Episode 97: Learning To Eat, Sleep And Live Well with Sophrologist Hanane Moutaouakil
Hanane says, “What I love about Sophrology is that you learn to be in the present moment, to feel, reconnect and accept without judgement or analysis. And that has been a game changer, for me.”
Hanane describes herself as an “emotional eater”, until her early twenties, when she lost her brother and underwent major surgery. Overnight, her relationship with food and her body changed dramatically. At first all she could manage was a tiny sip of water or mouthful of food. She had to re-learn how to eat.
But it was when Hanane saw a Sophrologist to help with her grief that she began to really change and recover.
Today, Hanane is the founder of Mind Your Sophrology, her thriving practice based in London.
She came on the podcast to spread the word about Sophrology and its transformational aspects by giving everyone an individual “tool box,” to navigate life, manage pain and live well. Hanane specialises in eating and sleep disorders.
We’ve added a breathing exercise, at the end of the podcast, for you as a taster.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed meeting Hanane. She’s a real inspiration.
EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:
[02:05] - Food Friend or Foe
[03:32] - Moroccan Food Culture
[04:32] - Childhood Dieting
[07:30] - Emotional Eating Labels
[09:38] - Surgery Changed Eating
[15:15] - Finding Joy After Trauma
[17:19] - Discovering Sophrology
[25:49] - Sleep and Eating Link
[29:29] - Reembodiment and Pain
[31:02] - Breathing Through Pain
[31:54] - Present Moment Practice
[34:19] - Nervous System Reset
[37:01] - Sophrology in Schools
[38:02] - Sleep Energy and Performance
[39:35] - Eating Disorders and Healing
[53:28] - Square Breathing Exercise
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