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 2613: In this enlightening piece, Ondina Hatvany delves into the emotional underpinnings of weight loss and gain through the journey of her client, Rose. Hatvany highlights the crucial role of ongoing support in breaking negative cycles and fostering lasting recovery, urging readers to seek help and build a supportive community for sustained self-care and empowerment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/exploring-the-underlying-emotions-behind-weight-loss-and-weight-gain/ Quotes to ponder: "No offense to you, but I feel that I should be able to control my food and weight by myself without the help of a therapist!" "She explored the many overt and covert messages she received that fed her fears that if she didn’t look skinny she would not be loved, accepted or belong." "Dysfunctional patterns with food and hatred of one’s body are learned behaviors; we were not born with them!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices