The Mindbodygreen Podcast

“You have to have an emotional connection to your goal," says Joanna Grover, LCSW. Joanna, a cognitive behavioral therapist, joins us to discuss the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to successful, healthy weight loss, plus: - Joanna’s background & health journey (~00:11) - How gratitude transformed Joanna’s health outcome (~04:13) - What is functional imagery training? (~05:41) - How to overcome unhealthy food cravings (~07:24) - The difference between functional imagery training & visualization (~11:20) - How to reduce emotional eating (~13:42) - Why we often fail at nutrition & weight goals (~18:08) - How to become more self-aware about your cravings (~22:34) - The power of asking yourself questions (~24:47) - How to convince your friends & family to live healthier lives (~29:21) - Research on functional imagery training vs. rigid diets (~33:21) - How to use functional imagery training for anxiety (~37:19) - What to imagine when you feel overwhelmed (~39:42) - A breath work exercise for anxiety (~4