In this insightful and thought-provoking episode of Big Fellas, Darren and Mark are joined by Sam Gibson to unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of weight loss — emotional eating.

Together, they explore why overeating so often has little to do with hunger and everything to do with how we cope with stress, loneliness, boredom, and emotional discomfort. Sam explains how food can become a form of self-soothing, filling emotional gaps rather than physical ones, and why simply “having more willpower” rarely works.

The conversation dives into identifying personal triggers, recognising behavioural patterns, and understanding how each person’s relationship with food is unique. Rather than focusing on restriction, this episode encourages listeners to look deeper — at fulfilment, connection, and purpose — as the real foundations of long-term change.

This episode offers clarity, reassurance, and practical insight for anyone who feels stuck in cycles of overeating and wants a healthier, more balanced relationship with food.

Key Takeaways:

1. Emotional eating is driven by feelings, not physical hunger.
2. Overeating often acts as a coping mechanism for deeper emotional issues.
3. Identifying personal triggers is essential to breaking the cycle.
4. Everyone’s relationship with food is different and needs a tailored approach.
5. Long-term change comes from addressing fulfilment, connection, and purpose — not restriction alone.

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