3418: [Part 2] Trigger Foods, “Clean” Eating, and Leveling the Moral High Ground by Rachel Trotta on Balanced Eating Mindset

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🗓️ 3 June 2026

⏱️ 11 minutes

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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 3418: Rachel Trotta explores why highly palatable foods have such a strong pull, especially during periods of stress, fatigue, and emotional overload. She encourages a practical, nonjudgmental approach to eating by comparing food choices to financial budgeting, helping listeners rethink trigger foods, reduce shame, and make informed decisions that support both present and future well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://racheltrotta.com/making-the-changes-that-matter/trigger-foods-clean-eating-and-leveling-the-moral-high-ground/ Quotes to ponder: "When you are chronically stressed, under-rested, or somehow emotionally over-drawn, the great likelihood is that you will be more drawn to these seductive, hyperpalatable foods." "Food is a natural soother, and at those times when you’re burned out, at night, after work, for example, food seems like a viable shortcut to serenity." "No food is bad. No food is good." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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