Make Peace With Food
The Make Peace With Food Podcast explores why people self-sabotage when they know what to do, looking beyond food freedom and intuitive eating. It examines cravings, binge eating, stress, past wounds, relationships, money, and life through biology, psychology, and subconscious patterns. Hosted by Sherry Shaban, creator of the Make Peace With Food™ Method, the show aims to help listeners create lasting change by understanding the deeper forces driving their behavior.
Episodes
Irresistible Cravings? Here’s Why
Why do your cravings keep winning, even when you know exactly what to eat? Because cravings don’t start with food. They start in your mind.In this episode, I share why health, cravings, and weight release all begin with the quality of your thoughts, not with another meal plan or more willpower. I open up about how years of meal plans, macros, and strict diets turned me into a closet binge eater wh
Why Intermittent Fasting Isn't Right For You
Why isn't intermittent fasting right for you? If fasting leaves you obsessing about food, battling cravings, or overeating before your eating window closes, the problem isn't you. It's your nervous system.In this episode, I share how intermittent fasting worked for me for years. Then my mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer, I switched to a plant-based diet overnight, and chronic stre
Why You Crave Sugar
In this episode, I go beyond the nervous system to explain exactly what's happening biologically in your body to drive those cravings — two systems, specifically, that are worth writing down.The Dopamine Reward SystemAny time we feel discomfort or pain — physical or emotional — and we do something that gives instant relief (a bite of ice cream, a cigarette, a glass of wine), dopamine is releas
Here’s Why You Can’t Stop Eating
In this episode, I walk through the different forms unwanted eating behavior can take — and why understanding them starts with dropping the labels we tend to slap on ourselves.Watch Your Language — Especially After "I Am"Before naming any behavior, I want to be clear: this isn't about labeling yourself. Avoid saying "I am a binge eater." Instead, try "I may be engaging
Why You CAN'T Stop Eating at Night
In this episode, I tackle the habit I see in about 90% of the people I work with: nighttime snacking. I struggled with it myself for years, and no amount of willpower fixed it — because it was never actually a discipline problem.Why Nighttime Eating Hits DifferentAfter 7–8pm, our circadian rhythm makes us more carb-resistant, so food eaten at night is far more likely to be stored as fat than the e
The Real Reason You Overeat
In this episode, I want to take a step back from food entirely and talk about what's really driving compulsive overeating, binge eating, and emotional eating — because it's never actually about the food.What a "Real" Struggle With Weight Looks LikeFluctuating within about 10 lbs over the year is normal. A real struggle looks like repeated 30–100 lb swings, on the wagon and off —
This Triggers Emotional Eating
In this episode, I take on something that feels automatic but never actually is: emotional eating, binge eating, and nighttime snacking. These behaviors feel like they just "happen" — but I want to show you that they follow a pattern, step by step, like a movie you can learn to watch and eventually interrupt.It's Not Random — It's a TriggerWhether it's stress, frustration, sa
How to Finally Stop Binge Eating
In this episode, I take on a word that almost everybody resists: binge eater. Every time I bring it up on a strategy call or in a post, I hear the same response — "No, Sherry, that's not me." So today I want to redefine it, because the version most of us learned in school isn't the whole story — and once you actually see yourself in the real definition, everything about how you h
It’s Not Perimenopause; It’s THIS! with Dr. Joshua Sharp
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joshua Sharp, a chiropractor and IIN Health Coach whom people come to after they've done all the tests, heard "everything looks normal," and been told this is just what perimenopause, or this phase of life, feels like. This conversation digs into what's actually happening under the surface, long before it becomes a diagnosis.The Fire Department vs. The Fire Ins
The Secret To Permanent Weight Release
This episode opens with a story that so many of us will recognize ourselves in: a woman who is doing everything right — hot yoga, 20,000 steps a day, running, dragon boat, weight training — and yet her body has hit a wall. Nothing is working anymore. I use her story to unpack one of the most counterintuitive truths in this work: sometimes the path forward is exercising less, not more.Meet the "Wor
How Perfectionism Leads To Binge Eating with Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
Is perfectionism quietly affecting your relationship with food? In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen to explore how perfectionism fuels anxiety, food obsession, and self-criticism—and how self-compassion can help you create lasting freedom. If you're tired of chasing impossible standards and want a healthier mindset around food and life, this conversation is
The Root Cause of Emotional Eating
Many of us believe our struggles with food are about discipline, motivation, or willpower.But what if they're actually rooted in a younger version of ourselves who is still trying to keep us safe?In this episode, I explore the powerful connection between inner child healing, unconscious programming, and emotional eating. I share how childhood experiences—even those we barely remember—can continue
Here’s Why You Emotionally Eat
Why do we reach for food when we're anxious, overwhelmed, or afraid—even when we know we're not physically hungry?In this episode, I explore one of the biggest hidden drivers of emotional eating: emotional dysregulation. Many of us were never taught how to process difficult emotions in a healthy way. Instead, we learned to suppress them, fear them, or escape them.The truth is, your emotions aren't
The Problem with Intuitive Eating: Eating Everything Isn’t Food Freedom
What if you genuinely need to avoid certain foods for health reasons? Does that mean you’re restricting?In this episode, I explore the difference between restriction and conscious choice — and why the intention behind avoiding a food matters so much.Using food sensitivities and allergies as examples, I explain how avoiding something because it negatively affects your body is very different from te
Stop Tracking Calories - Do This Instead
We live in a world that constantly tells us to do more, add more, and become more. Every New Year brings another list of goals, habits, and resolutions—all focused on adding something else to an already full plate.But what if lasting transformation isn't about doing more?In this episode, I share a refreshing perspective on why doing less, simplifying, and focusing on consistency is often the missi
Why Dieting Is Making Things Worse
If you've spent years chasing the next diet, counting calories, weighing yourself, or believing that your worth is tied to the number on the scale, this episode is for you.In this episode, I share why so many women feel trapped in an endless cycle of dieting and frustration—and why the answer isn't another meal plan or more willpower. Instead, true healing begins when you stop looking outside your
How Your Thoughts Are Affecting Your Metabolism
The way you speak to yourself today becomes the person you believe you are tomorrow.In this episode, I want to talk about something that quietly shapes every decision you make, every relationship you have with food, and every way you experience your body: your thoughts. Most of us don't realize that the conversations we have with ourselves become the foundation for how we show up in the world. The
The Missing Piece In Food Recovery
What if you stopped trying to get your relationship with food “right” and started getting curious instead?In this episode, I explore something I believe can completely shift the way we approach food, health, and change: curiosity.Think back to when you were a child. You naturally asked:What would happen if I tried this?What would happen if I did that?Curiosity led you.But somewhere along the way,
The Mistakes I Learned After Trying Every Diet
In this deeply personal episode, I share my full story — not just how I entered the health and fitness world…but how I discovered the missing piece that changed everything.The Injury That Changed EverythingI take you back to being a teenage athlete — strong, competitive, and deeply connected to my body — until a life-altering moment shifted everything.At just 16 years old, I was in a severe accide
How Social Media Could Be Sabotaging Your Diet
What if your “diet” had nothing to do with food… and everything to do with what you’re surrounded by?In this episode, I expand the definition of diet beyond what’s on your plate — and into your environment, your conversations, and even your social media feed.Because every single thing you consume is sending a signal to your body: safety or stress.Your Environment Is Part of Your DietDiet isn’t jus
The Hidden Hormone Driving Your Cravings
In this episode, I break down one of the most misunderstood drivers of cravings — insulin — and why what you’ve been told about sugar, discipline, and willpower is only part of the story.This is where science meets self-awareness.Because once you understand what’s actually happening in your body…you stop blaming yourself.Insulin — The Hormone That Keeps You AliveBefore we talk about cravings, we n
You Can’t Stop Emotional Eating Unless You Do This
In this episode, I dive into a truth that can completely shift how you experience your emotions: You’re not stuck because of your emotions… you’re stuck because you’ve learned to avoid them.Most of us were never taught how to process what we feel. Instead, we learned to distract, numb, or suppress — through food, alcohol, or staying busy.But what if your emotions aren’t something to escape… but so
Why You Can’t Release Weight
Why are more diets, more rules, and more control still not working?In this episode, I break down why the real reason behind weight struggles isn’t calories, diets, or willpower—but unsafety in the body.We’ve spent decades focusing on food: low-fat, keto, calorie counting, and everything in between. Yet weight struggles continue to rise. So what’s missing?I explain how your nervous system and hormo
Why You Keep Gaining the Weight Back (Even When You Do Everything Right)
What if the reason you keep starting over has nothing to do with your discipline and everything to do with the way you set your goals? In this episode, I break down the subtle moment most people don’t even notice, the moment your brain decides the work is done. And it’s exactly why results don’t last, habits fall off, and you find yourself right back where you started.Why Your Brain Stops Working
Why Breathwork, Tapping, and EMDR Aren’t Working (And What Actually Does)
In this episode, I’m going to say something that might challenge what you’ve been taught in the healing space: Most nervous system tools don’t actually heal you.Breathwork. Tapping. Grounding techniques.They’ve become the go-to solutions for regulation.But if you’re still getting triggered…still repeating the same emotional patterns…still feeling like you have to “manage” yourself…Then something d
How To STOP Emotional Eating: Break The Cycle Today!
If you’ve been telling yourself… “I just need more willpower”This episode will completely change how you see emotional eating.Because the truth is:You don’t stop emotional eating by controlling food.You stop it by understanding the pattern.And today, I’m walking you through exactly how to break that cycle.Awareness (This Is Where Change Actually Begins)I want to be very clear:Awareness is the solu
Stress, Coping & Emotional Eating: What’s Really Driving Your Cravings
Why do you keep turning to food when you’re stressed… even when you know it’s not what you actually need?In this episode, I dive into the real connection between emotional eating, stress, and the way we’ve learned to cope with discomfort, and why it’s not about food or lack of discipline.If you find yourself turning to food to escape stress, overwhelm, or difficult emotions, and you're ready to un
Why You Keep Turning to Food (And How Control Keeps You Stuck in Emotional Eating)
Do you keep turning to food when something feels off?Do you try to control it… but end up losing control anyway?Do you wonder why the cycle keeps repeating?In this episode, I break down why you keep turning to food—and how trying to control it is actually what keeps you stuck.This episode is for you if you’re ready to understand your emotional eating and finally break free from the cycle.The Real
Dieting Is Keeping You Stuck
In this episode, I invite you into a powerful reframe — one that shifts everything you’ve been taught about food, cravings, and control.Because the truth is most people aren’t actually eating from joy.They’re eating for it.And that changes everything.What We Can Learn from Blue Zones LivingI open this conversation by reflecting on the lifestyle patterns seen in communities often referred to as blu
How Food Fear Is Causing Overeating (And How to Break the Cycle)
Why do you keep going back to the same eating patterns… no matter how disciplined you try to be?In this episode, I dive into the hidden connection between fear, restriction, and feeling out of control with food.If you’re tired of starting over, feeling frustrated, and not understanding why this keeps happening, this conversation will give you clarity—and a completely different way to look at your
Addicted to Food? Cravings Decoded
Let me start here: You already know what to do.You know it serves you to move your body more.To eat more of the foods that serve you.And less of the ones that don’t. Hydrate. Manage your stress. Knowing what to do is not the problem.The problem is… you’re not doing it.Even though you want to. And what I want to talk about in this episode is why.Because in my experience, it’s actually very rare tha
Can’t Stop Eating? (The Real Reason)
In this deeply personal episode, I share the real story behind my journey into health and fitness — and it’s not what you’d expect.What started as a love for science…turned into an obsession with finding the perfect way to eat… and eventually revealed something much deeper: The problem was never the food.The Identity Shift That Started It AllBefore the degrees… before the certifications… before th
Stop Dieting: The Real Path to Weight Release
If you’ve been struggling with your weight for years—or even decades—I want you to hear this clearly: It’s not about the food.And in this episode, let’s discover how your nervous system is actually controlling your cravings, your habits… and your ability to release weight.The First Agreement I Make With ClientsWhen I begin working with someone, we start with one important agreement: No weighing yo
Why You Emotionally Eat (And What’s Really Driving It)
Have you ever reached for food—not because you’re hungry, but because you don’t want to feel something?In this episode, I break down emotional eating and why it has nothing to do with willpower. You’ll learn how the need for relief—from stress, boredom, or loneliness—drives this pattern, and how your unconscious mind keeps it on repeat.I’ll show you how to recognize your triggers, understand what’
The Secret Hormone Causing Your Cravings
Cravings can feel random.Like they come out of nowhere.Like something is wrong with you.But what I want you to understand in this episode is this:Cravings are not about willpower.They are about physiology.More specifically — they are driven by hormones responding to your stress, sleep, food patterns, and emotional state.Why Cravings Feel So ConfusingOne of the biggest frustrations with cravings is
Your Set Point Decides Your Weight: Here’s How To Change It
There’s a concept you’ve probably heard before — set point.And in the world of dieting, it’s often explained in one very limited way:“Your body prefers a certain weight.”But in this episode, I expand that idea into something far more honest… and far more empowering.Because your set point isn’t just about your metabolism.1. Why Weight Always “Comes Back”You’ll hear I intentionally use the term weig
Emotional Eating: What Nobody Tells You
Most people think emotional eating is about food — but it’s actually about the nervous system. In this episode, I open with a real conversation I had with someone who was questioning whether the nervous system is actually “a thing”… until she looked it up through AI and realized just how deeply it impacts digestion, hormones, and every process in the body.That moment led into a bigger question I h
The Shocking Truth About the Gut-Brain Connection & Cravings
In this episode, I explore the gut–brain connection from a completely different angle than most conversations you’ve probably heard.Yes, gut health matters. Yes, inflammation, dysbiosis, and digestion are important.But I also want to expand your awareness beyond food alone — because your internal state is influenced by much more than what you eat.1. Your Diet Is More Than FoodWhen I talk about “di
How to End Binge Eating (For Good)
“Are you a binge eater?”This is a question that often creates immediate resistance. Most people quickly say no — because the way binge eating has been defined in the past feels extreme, clinical, and far removed from their actual experience.But in this episode, I’m breaking that definition open.You’re going to understand what binge eating actually is — in a way that has nothing to do with how much
4 Hidden Patterns Driving Self-Sabotage
Most self-sabotage isn’t a discipline problem — it’s an unconscious pattern problem. In this episode, I break down something most people struggle to see clearly: the patterns driving self-sabotage are often unconscsherryshabanvious.A lot of people know something is off — stress, emotional triggers, or repeated behaviors — but still can’t trace where it’s actually coming from. This episode brings c
How to Stop Emotional Eating and Self-Sabotage
There’s a voice in your head.It speaks constantly.It comments on everything.And more often than not… It’s critical, harsh, and never quite satisfied.If you feel stuck in emotional eating or self-sabotage, this episode will help you understand the real reason why—and show you how to take your power back by separating from the voice in your head.1. The Voice You’ve Been Listening To (Without Realizi
Dear Sherry, Why Do I Feel Like I’m Never Enough (Even When I Achieve My Goals)?
In this episode of Dear Sherry, I respond to a listener’s honest message about constantly feeling “not enough” despite achieving goals and pushing themselves. We explore how these patterns are formed in the unconscious mind and why insight alone isn’t enough to create change. You’ll learn how beliefs, identity, and emotional memory shape behavior—and how to begin shifting them.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhy ach
Why You’re Obsessed with Food
What if the reason you can’t stop thinking about food has nothing to do with food at all?And what if trying to control it is actually the very thing keeping you stuck?Because what you’re experiencing isn’t a lack of discipline.It’s your nervous system doing exactly what it’s designed to do: protect you.And in this episode, I break down what that actually means in the body, why dieting intensifies
Why Real Healing Takes Time: The Importance of Awareness in Your Body’s Needs
In this episode, I share a real client story that completely reframes how we think about weight loss, hormones, and long-term transformation.This is not a story about restriction or quick fixes.It’s a story about time, nervous system regulation, identity, and deep internal healing.The StoryI began working with a woman who was dealing with:PCOSPremature menopauseA history of weight cyclingPrevious
Is Your Relationship Toxic? Or Touching a Wound?
In this episode, I sit down for a deeply honest and meaningful conversation about relationships with expert Jonathan Van Viegen. We explore how identity wounds, nervous system responses, and past experiences shape the way we show up in connection, conflict, and intimacy.Because the truth is…Most relationship struggles aren’t about communication.They’re about safety.1. Identity Wounds Shape How You
Why Your Body Is Influenced by Your Thoughts: Nervous System Explained
In this episode, I go deeper than the surface-level conversation around “nervous system regulation.” While this topic has become a buzzword, what’s often missing is the real foundation underneath it — how much your thoughts are actively shaping your nervous system state in real time.Most people think of the nervous system as something that reacts only to external stress. But the truth is, it’s con
Here’s What The Anti-Diet Approach Can Do
In this episode, I walk you through what it truly means to take an anti-diet approach—and why this work has nothing to do with willpower, and everything to do with your nervous system, your beliefs, and your relationship with food.This isn’t about eating without awareness.It’s about understanding why you eat the way you do—and shifting the internal patterns driving it.1. Why Restriction Triggers t
The Truth About Cheat Meal: How It Triggers Binge Mechanism
In this episode, I want to take you deeper into something that so many people experience but rarely understand:What really happens when a “cheat meal” turns into something much bigger.Because what starts as one planned moment of freedom…often becomes a cycle of urgency, overconsumption, guilt, and starting over.And here’s the truth:It’s not about willpower. It’s about your nervous system.1. The We
Why You’re Always Stressed: Understanding the Root Cause and Your Stress Response with Lolita Guarin
In this episode, I sit down with stress expert Lolita Guarin — stress management expert, coach, speaker, six-time Amazon #1 bestselling author, and creator of the CALM Process, as well as Story to IMPACT Mentor. She helps people move from stress, burnout, and survival mode into greater clarity, self-trust, and meaningful impact through practical tools, honest insight, and lived experience.Together
How to Speed Up Your Metabolism (The Truth No One Told You)
If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you…like you gain weight easily but have to fight so hard to lose it…this episode is going to shift everything you thought you knew about metabolism.Today, I break down one of the most misunderstood topics in health — and replace the “eat less, move more” narrative with something far more powerful:Your metabolism hasn’t failed you. It’s adaptin
Why You Can’t Stop Craving Sugar (And How to Change It)
If you feel like your relationship with sugar is less about food and more about something deeper happening inside you… this episode is for you.In this episode, I open up about something deeply personal — my relationship with sugar.And I start with a simple question:What is your relationship with sugar?Do you feel like you’re addicted?Do you restrict it, only to find yourself coming back to it late
The Deeper Reason You’re Overeating (It’s Not What You Think)
If you’re trying so hard to control your eating, but your body keeps pulling you back into the same patterns — and you’re ready to understand what’s actually driving it underneath the surface, this episode is for you.In this episode, I go underneath the surface of overeating, weight fluctuations, and emotional eating patterns to explore what is actually driving the behavior — and it has nothing to
How to Tell If It’s Mind Hunger or Body Hunger
This episode is for you if you feel like you’re constantly thinking about food, struggling with cravings even after eating, or unsure whether you’re truly hungry or just responding to something deeper.There’s a moment on this journey where things begin to click… Not because you’re trying harder — but because you’re finally understanding what your body is actually saying.In this episode, I walk you
Why Stop Focusing on the Outcome and Start Focusing on Your System
The goal is not just to get results.The goal is to experience transformation.When transformation happens…results are no longer something you chase — they become somsherryshabanive.In this episode, I guide you through a pivotal mindset shift:Stop focusing on the outcome — and start focusing on your system.1. Why Focusing on Weight Keeps You StuckI hear this all the time:“I understand the nervous sy
How Your Environment Influences Your Cravings
If you’ve tried dieting, restricting, starting over on Mondays, and still feel like nothing truly sticks… this episode is for you.In this episode, I want to invite you into a completely different way of understanding diet — because the way you’ve been taught to think about it is likely the very thing keeping you stuck.Most people hear the word diet and immediately think restriction, discipline, an
What Makes You More Vulnerable To Your Trigger
Do you ever notice that the moments you struggle the most with food… aren’t random?I’ve noticed that derailment tends to happen during very specific life seasons:When I’m sick or exhaustedWhen work is overwhelmingWhen life feels uncertain or out of controlAnd suddenly, the cravings feel louder, the habits harder to maintain, and it feels like I’m “falling off track” again.In this episode, I break
The Hidden Trigger Behind Emotional Eating
One of the biggest questions I get asked is this:Why do we keep eating when we’re not hungry?In this episode, I explore why emotional eating, binge eating, nighttime snacking, and mindless eating feel automatic—and why knowing what to do isn’t enough to stop.You may notice it happens when you feel stressed, frustrated, sad, bored, or lonely. Or maybe it’s just that feeling that you “need a change”
How Meal Planning Calms Your Cravings
What if the thing you thought would make you more controlled…was actually the thing that finally helped you feel free around food?In this episode, I’m walking you through one of the most misunderstood tools in your healing journey:Planning your meals.But not in the way you’ve been taught.This is not about tracking macros.Not about restriction.Not about discipline.This is about creating safety in y
Why Skipping Meals Destroys Your Metabolism
If you’ve ever skipped a meal because you felt guilty about what you ate… this episode is for you.Sometimes after a night of overeating, or when the scale doesn’t show what I hoped, it feels natural to skip a meal. To “make up for it.” To punish myself.In this episode, I dive into why that instinct actually works against me — and how one simple shift can calm cravings, regulate the nervous system,
How to Stop Emotional Eating by Making All Food Neutral
What if the key to stopping cravings isn’t restriction, but removing the labels from your plate?In this episode, I break down the second step to ending emotional eating, bingeing, and nighttime snacking: making all food neutral. After years of dieting and labeling food as “good” or “bad,” it’s no wonder eating feels stressful and out of control. I share how removing those labels calms your nervous
Why Restricting Food Makes You Crave More
Do you ever feel like you know exactly what you’re supposed to eat… but you just can’t seem to stick with it?I get it. Maybe you follow a meal plan perfectly for days. Then suddenly, you’re at a birthday party, you have one slice of cake…sherryshaban that moment turns into eating everything in sight later that night.And afterward comes the guilt. The self-criticism. The feeling that you “failed ag
Intermittent Fasting: Rest, Heal, and Reclaim Energy
Have you ever wondered why you feel drained, bloated, or mentally foggy even after eating all day?In this episode, I share a transformative approach to eating that goes beyond diets, rules, and willpower: intermittent fasting as a health protocol. I explain how giving my body dedicated periods of rest helps optimize digestion, immune function, hormonal balance, and mental clarity.This isn’t about
Start Here
Welcome to The Make Peace With Food Podcast, where we go beyond intuitive eating, food freedom, and food neutrality to uncover what’s really driving self-sabotage — from cravings and binge eating to the ways we cope with stress, relationships, money, past wounds, and life itself.Hosted by Sherry Shaban, creator of the Make Peace With Food™ Method and Practitioner Training, this show dives into the
Understanding the Three Influences Behind Cravings: Psychological, Hormonal & Habitual
Cravings aren’t about willpower. They aren’t about “just saying no” or forcing myself to resist. In this episode, I break down the three major influences behind cravings — and I show why understanding them is the key to finally ending unwanted eating patterns.Whether you struggle with night-time snacking, sugar binges, or compulsive eating, this episode is for you.1. Psychological & Emotional
Health, Cravings, and Weight Release Begin in the Mind
This episode is for you if you’ve ever struggled with intense cravings, restrictive diets, or the endless cycle of trying to control your weight, only to feel stuck.In this episode, I explores a powerful mindset shift: health starts in your mind, not in your diet, exercise, or movement. Every craving, impulse, and ability to release weight begins in your mental landscape.1. Health Begins in the Mi
Perfectionism is a Trauma Response with Garrett Wood
What if the drive that helped you succeed is the same force slowly burning you out?In this episode, I sit down with hypnotherapist and wellness coach Garrett Wood to explore a truth many high performers quietly live with: chronic stress hidden behind achievement. Garrett, an NBC-HWC, clinical hypnotherapist, executive functioning specialist, and founder of Gnosis Therapy, helps high-achieving lead
How Fear Drives Binge Eating
In this episode, I dive into one of the most overlooked drivers of unwanted eating: fear. I explore how judgment, self-berating, and a focus on outcomes can keep us stuck — and how curiosity can become your most powerful tool for breaking patterns.This conversation is about stepping into your nervous system, understanding cravings, and reconnecting with your natural state of curiosity — the very t
How to Heal Autoimmune Conditions with Sophie Shepherd
If you’ve ever struggled with chronic gut issues, thyroid or autoimmune conditions, or wondered why “everything looks normal” but life feels anything but, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Sophie Shepherd join me for a heartfelt conversation about the connection between emotional trauma and our gut, thyroid, and autoimmune conditions. We explore how chronic stress, pas
Audit Your Diet: The 3 Environments To Calm Your Cravings
When you hear diet, you probably think food. But what you eat is just part of the story. If cravings, emotional eating, or feeling “out of control” around food frustrate you, this episode is for you.When we hear the word diet, we immediately think about food. But diet is everything that enters your being. What you eat matters—but so does what you watch, what you listen to, who you spend time with,
Why You Have to Be Healthy First to Release Weight
Have you tried everything and still wonder why you can’t release weight? This episode is for you.I share why weight release doesn’t start with cutting calories, how your nervous system and stress keep you stuck, and what it really takes for your body to release weight naturally.1. The Backwards Paradigm of DietingSo many of us have heard it in a doctor’s office:“You need to release weight.”But her
The Three Feel-Good Hormones: Dopamine, Serotonin & Oxytocin
If you’ve ever felt trapped in cravings, emotional eating, or shame after food — this episode is for you.I break down the three feel-good hormones that quietly run your relationship with food, cravings, and self-sabotage: dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin.This isn’t a biology lesson.It’s a reframe — one that replaces shame with understanding and control with compassion.Dopamine: The Fast Relief Lo
Why Food Restriction Doesn't Work (And What Does)
If you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle of restriction, cravings, and guilt around food, this episode is for you.One of the most common questions I hear is:“If I stop restricting, won’t I gain all the weight back?”In this episode, I gently—but powerfully—unpack why that fear makes sense, and why restriction, control, and calorie-counting actually keep the nervous system stuck in protection mode,
Why Skipping the Next Meal Keeps You Stuck
Have you ever woken up after a night of eating past fullness — maybe snacking until 2:00 a.m. — and immediately thought,“I need to make up for this.”So you skip breakfast.You fast.You restrict.You punish.In this episode, I talk about why that instinct — the need to compensate or “undo” — is one of the biggest reasons cravings, binge cycles, and weight struggles keep repeating.1. The Restrict–Binge
How To End Irresistible Cravings
If you’ve ever felt like you’re always hungry, never satisfied, or like food is running your life instead of the other way around, this episode is for you. In this episode, I discuss the hunger hormone (ghrelin), the satiety hormone (leptin), and show you how to rebalance them in a practical, actionable way.1. Hunger vs. Satiety: Understanding the DifferenceI guide you to notice the small but po
Why Cravings Hijack Your Body: The Storage Hormone Secret
This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered why your body seems to hold onto fat, why cravings hit even when you just ate, or why dieting alone never seems to work.In this episode, I break down the storage hormone, insulin, and why understanding it is not just about biology—it’s about how your mind, habits, and environment shape your hormonal responses. I share practical ways to reduce craving
Why Counting Calories Causes Weight Gain
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of dieting, obsessing over calories, or feeling guilty after eating, this is for you.I am sharing about the shift that changes everything: moving from calorie counting to hormone-focused self-care. I’ll unpack why your mood, sleep, environment, and interactions matter as much—if not more—than the numbers on a plate.1. Why Behavior Trumps CaloriesIn my Calm th
How Your Nervous System Reacts to Triggers & Dysregulated Emotions
Have you ever wondered why, no matter how hard you try, you keep falling into the same food and emotional patterns? If you feel stuck in cycles of emotional eating, self-sabotage, or using food for comfort or distraction, this episode is for you.In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most powerful forces shaping your relationship with food and your behaviors: your triggers. These patterns ar
Sugar Isn't The Problem, This Hormone Is! Here's What Most People Don't Know
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