Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1302: Laura Coe's enlightening piece for Tiny Buddha delves into the concept of emotional junk food, revealing how negative thought patterns, much like unhealthy eating habits, can weigh us down. By sharing her personal journey towards recognizing and replacing her toxic thoughts with positive affirmations, Coe offers a powerful roadmap to emotional well-being and fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-weighing-emotional-junk-food/ Quotes to ponder: "Worry, stress, anxiety, guilt, shame, and fear are the potato chips, processed foods, and chocolate cake of our emotional life." "A thought - a single sentence - stood in the way of the life I desired." "With these simple sentences, I changed my career and found the passion in my life that I really craved." Episode references: Emotional Obesity: A Philosophical Guide to Lighten Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Obesity-Philosophical-Guide-Lighten/dp/1619613077 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices