Overeating: When Comfort Becomes a Cage

Resources: 

• This season’s resource guide – download at the bottom of this page!
• Celebrate Recovery – Free programs across the nation
• Overeaters Anonymous
• Genesis One Network
• Join Athena’s book pre-order list to gain access to discounted pricing and exclusive resources only available to those who pre-order!

Actionable Steps:

1. Pause Before You Eat. Ask: “Am I hungry, or am I feeling something else?” Write it down.
2. Identify Emotional Triggers. Notice patterns—stress, loneliness, exhaustion. Awareness breaks the cycle.
3. Create Alternative Comforts. Replace eating with another soothing action: journaling, walking, calling a friend, prayer, or breathwork.
4. Practice Mindful Eating. Slow down. Eat without screens. Savor each bite. Give food its proper place again.

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