Inside Out

The Psychology of Comfort Food — Why We Crave Certain Dishes When We’re Sad

Author AP MV Season 1 Episode 8

Ever wonder why we reach for chocolate, soup, or pasta when we’re sad?


In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind comfort food — how emotions, memories, and even brain chemistry shape our cravings.

From childhood associations to dopamine boosts, we explore why certain flavors make us feel safe, loved, and momentarily whole.

Because sometimes, healing doesn’t come in words — it comes in bites.

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