#136: Understanding "normal" eating with Karen Koenig

The Eating Disorder Trap Podcast

Karen R. Koenig, LCSW, M.Ed., is a psychotherapist, international, award-winning author, and popular blogger. She has treated dysregulated eaters for 30-plus years. Her books include The Rules of “Normal” Eating, The Food and Feelings Workbook, Outsmarting Overeating, Starting Monday, and Words to Eat By. She lives and practices in Sarasota, Florida and can be found at http://www.karenrkoenig.com.

We discuss topics including:

• The importance of understanding “normal” eating
• The development of patience, perseverance and curiosity
• The “weight desire” is based on our culture
• Using the power of self-talk
• Learning how to use the word “want” instead of “should”

SHOW NOTES:

• www.karenrkoenig.com
• https://www.facebook.com/normaleatingwithkarenrkoenig
• (book) The Rules of “Normal” Eating
• (book) The Food and Feelings Workbook
• (book) Nice Girls Finish Fat
• (book) What Every Therapist Needs to Know about Treating Eating and Weight Issues
• (book) Starting Monday
• (book) Outsmarting Overeating
• (book) Helping Patients Outsmart Overeating
• (book) Words to Eat By

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