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229. Why "Sitting With Food Guilt" Doesn't Work For You

Seems Like Diet Culture·Mallory Page, RD·7 October 2026·25 min

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If you’ve been told to “sit with the guilt” after eating but somehow end up feeling even more stuck in it, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down the difference between “airplane thoughts” and “Ferris wheel thoughts,” why traditional approaches to food guilt don’t work for everyone, and a different technique you can use when sitting with the discomfort just keeps you spinning.   Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok   Food Noise Quiz Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests