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When the Mind Gets Left Out: Mindful Eating, Emotional Hunger, and Lasting Change | Dr. Pavi Kundhal
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- The Mindful Living
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- Apr 16, 2026
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Summary
You have tried changing what you eat. Maybe you have tried changing how much. But what if the part that actually needs changing is the relationship underneath? This episode is for anyone who has lost weight, felt hopeful, and then watched it slowly return — not because they failed, but because something deeper was never addressed. Dr. Pavi Kundhal, a surgeon with 15 years of experience in both surgical and non-surgical weight loss, shares what he has seen again and again in his practice: lasting change does not come from the tool, whether that is a medication, a surgery, or a diet plan. It comes from shifting the mindset. In this conversation, you will explore how to tell emotional hunger from physical hunger, why mindful eating is simpler than it sounds, and the small daily changes that compound into a very different life. About the Guest: Dr. Pavi Kundhal is a general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in bariatric and minimally invasive weight loss procedures, with 15 years of experience helping patients through both surgical and non-surgical routes. He is the founder of the Peel Weight Loss Clinic in Brampton, Ontario, where he integrates medical treatment with mindset-based behavioral coaching. He has observed that sustainable weight loss depends as much on inner work as on clinical intervention. Key Takeaways: Emotional hunger tends to come on suddenly, pulls you toward comfort foods, and leaves guilt in its wake. Physical hunger builds slowly and responds to any nourishment. Knowing the difference is where mindful eating begins. The simplest circuit breaker for emotional eating is a pause and a question: am I actually physically hungry right now, or is something else driving this? Eating while distracted — scrolling, watching, half-present — means your body's…