Reclaiming the Table: Transforming Destructive Eating into a Symphony of Nourishment and Self-Care – Episode 221

Welcome to another episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, who interviewed Glenn Livingstone. Dr. Glenn Livingston, a seasoned psychologist and former CEO of a multi-million-dollar consulting firm serving Fortune 500 clients in the food industry, has a notable career selling $30,000,000 in marketing consulting services. His work and research have been featured in major publications and media outlets, including The New York Times, ABC, and WGN. Disenchanted with traditional psychology for weight-related issues, Dr. Livingston spent decades researching binging and overeating, drawing insights from his own journey to overcome obesity. In this podcast, Dr. Glenn Livingston offers effective strategies for overcoming chocolate cravings and managing various eating challenges while adhering to any diet. Key points include the role of cravings in a challenging food environment, the conquerable nature of cravings with a clear dietary philosophy, and the importance of understanding behavioral extinction. Actionable takeaways involve calming impulsive responses, starting with a simple, impactful rule and separating constructive from destructive food thoughts. Practical strategies, such as labeling destructive thoughts as a “Food Goblin,” are discussed to make better choices during moments of temptation.

Dr. Gladden introduces Glenn Livingston, a Ph.D. psychologist who has cracked the codes for dealing with cravings. (00:44)

Glenn talks about growing up and his aspirations. (2:06)

Dr. Gladden shares about unity in questions and division in prescribed answers. (04:35)

Glenn’s earlier decision is based on how the industry pays and the expenses. (06:51)

Dr. Gladden highlights how his father was into financial planning. (8:25)

Glenn says he measures his weight by body fat. (10:20)

Packaging to sell is done across many industries. (13:40)

Glenn speaks about his Grandfather’s release from prison and how it affected him. (15:42)

Glenn highlights an approach that involves severing the link between emotion and overeating. (18:37)

Glenn says the alpha wolf was his highest self-asserting control. (21:09)

Glenn believes character and identity trump willpower. (23:07)

It is best to set goals that would trigger your identity function even when you are not in a good mood. (26:20)

If you struggle with eating issues in the evening, make dinner plans in the morning. (28:57)

Dr. Gladden notices that what Glenn went through has made him an excellent human being. (30:14)

Glenn notes that it can take years to really face the pain of what you have gone through. (32:50)

Glenn points out that Irregular nutrition causes the false perception of an emergency. (36:26)

Glenn shares his book Diet Agnostic, focusing on nutrifying and plant-based preference. (38:17)

Nutrient-dense does not mean you have every nutrient in every meal. (40:35)

Dr. Gladden emphasizes eating small portions. (43:00)

Dr. Gladden thanks Glenn for chatting with him. (45:55)

Glenn responds to what he would be doing differently five years from now. (48:55)

Dr. Gladden notes that a great challenge people have today is about getting good food (50:25)

Glenn responds to Dr. Gladden’s question. (52:45)

Glenn shares what he would be celebrating in a year. (55:10)