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

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: 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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3418: [Part 2] Trigger Foods, “Clean” Eating, and Leveling the Moral High Ground by Rachel Trotta on Balanced Eating Mindset is an episode from Optimal Health Daily: Diet | Nutrition | Fitness | Wellness by Optimal Living Daily LLC.

This episode is 10:39 long.

This episode was published on Jun 3, 2026.

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