Breaking Bad Eating Habits

I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes when I saw yet another ‘break your bad habits’ book—but *Breaking Bad Eating Habits* won me over by the second chapter. Swettenham’s approach is refreshingly *un*-guru-like. He doesn’t promise overnight transformation; instead, he breaks down how our brains associate food with everything from stress relief to identity, then gives you tools to *unlearn* those associations. The standout section? His ‘habit interruption’ technique, which feels like cognitive behavioral therapy distilled into a five-minute exercise. I’ve already used it to short-circuit my 3 p.m. snack autopilot. Scott Gillis’s narration is a masterclass in restraint. He resists the urge to perform—no dramatic pauses or fake enthusiasm—just clear, steady delivery that makes complex ideas feel digestible (pun intended). My only critique: the pacing in the first hour feels *too* brisk, almost rushed, as if Swettenham’s eager to get to the meat. And while I appreciate the no-BS tone, some listeners might find his dismissal of ‘emotional eating’ as a ‘cop-out’ overly harsh. Still, the audiobook’s strength lies in its refusal to sugarcoat (again, pun intended) the work required. It’s not a quick fix, but it’s the first ‘diet’ book that’s made me feel like I’m building a skill, not just white-knuckling through deprivation. If you’re tired of the same old advice, this might be the reset you need.