Podcasts about cravings

In this episode, Jessica sits down with Kristin Horstman, host of Sunsets Are The New Happy Hour, to talk about gray area drinking, cravings, nervous system regulation, and creating a new version of happy hour without alcohol. Kristin shares why so many high-functioning women minimize their drinking, what cravings are really telling us, and how simple tools like sleep, stress support, and daily rituals can make sobriety feel easier. In this episode, we cover: Gray area drinking The drink-regret-repeat cycle Nervous system tools for cravings Social pressure and sober identity Connect Follow Kristin and listen to Sunsets Are The New Happy Hour. Download the Bestday app for craving support, daily check-ins, and tools that help before the craving hits.

Let's talk about the 5 things I recommend most as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to help with mindful eating, cravings, weight loss and blood sugar balance. All of the content & links I mentioned in today's podcasthttps://docs.google.com/document/d/119elF1y9U_liz8H00gkkjk700kjRKaMEQ_dq97PLJUU/edit?usp=sharingAccess the Mindful Eating & Healthy Living Course here:https://yourlifenutrition.org/course/ Schedule a FREE Discovery Call with me here:https://yourlifenutrition.org/nutrition-coaching-application/.Come join our private accountability group, the Goal Getters Group, for all things health, wellness & nutrition! You'll get sample weekly meal plans, recipes, weekly group coaching calls and access to our exclusive Blood Sugar, Wellness, Mindfulness & Movement Challenges to help support you and keep you accountable on your health & nutrition journey AND get access to private messaging with me, your dietitian!Click the link below to join the Goal Getters Group today!https://your-life-nutrition-goal-getters.mn.co/plans/1821314?bundle_token=1724009ab3ed355237fdeeebd2fe1d9f&utm_source=manual.For health & nutrition tips, recipes & more - follow me on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlifenutrition/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourlifenutritionrdn/Email: Brittany@yourlifenutrition.orgShop my Favorite Products!Stelo Continuous Glucose Monitor System**I am an Amazon Affiliate and may earn commissions on qualifying purchases.

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 that they don't come from just one place.They are influenced by:Stress signalsBlood sugar patternsHunger hormonesSleep qualityReward pathwaysThis is why cravings feel unpredictable…but once you understand them, they are actually very patterned.Stress Is Driving More Than You ThinkYour body is constantly responding to stress.And it doesn't distinguish between:being chasedbeing overwhelmedworrying about your weightstepping on the scaleIt all registers the same.So when you're thinking:“I need to lose weight”“I shouldn't have eaten that”“I'm out of control”Your body hears: stressAnd stress creates a demand for energy.That demand shows up as cravings.Why You Crave Sugar and Quick FoodsWhen your body is in a constant “go” state:It releases energy into your bloodstreamYour brain expects that energy to be usedIf it's not used, your body pushes you to consume moreThis is why you crave:sugarsalty snacksrefined carbsNot because you lack discipline —but because your body is trying to keep up with perceived demand.The Blood Sugar LoopOnce you respond to cravings:Blood sugar risesStorage hormones kick inBlood sugar dropsAnother craving beginsThis creates a loop:Craving → spike → crash → cravingThis is where things start to feel out of control.But it's not random.It's biological.5. How Sleep Makes Cravings WorseWhen this pattern continues into the evening:Late eatingBlood sugar spikesDisrupted sleepThe next day:You feel hungrierYou feel less satisfiedCravings feel strongerSleep loss amplifies hunger and reduces fullness.6. Why You Feel Hungry Even After EatingThere's a disconnect many people feel:You eat…but you're still not satisfied.This happens when your body becomes resistant to fullness signals.So instead of:“I've had enough”Your body keeps saying:“Keep going.”This is not a mindset problem.It's a signaling problem.7. The Pattern Most People MissA very common pattern I see:Not eating much during the dayEating most of your food at nightAnd then trying to “fix” nighttime eating.But the truth is:The reset doesn't happen at night.The reset happens the next morning.8. The Shift That Changes EverythingInstead of:restrictingcontrollingfighting cravingsI want you to focus on:Supporting your body earlier in the dayEven something small:a light breakfasta simple mealconsistent nourishmentThis helps:stabilize energyregulate your rhythmreduce cravings laterStruggling with emotional or binge eating? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

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What's the connection between gut health and sugar cravings?In this episode, ZuZu, a holistic healthcare practitioner, explains how poor gut health, candida, and SIBO can actually drive your cravings, and why healing the gut can make those cravings disappear almost entirely.She also explains why your body only needs one teaspoon of sugar in the bloodstream at any given time, why grains and starches count as sugar, and how excess sugar damages the nervous system and why this affects everything from digestion to neurotransmitter production. So if you've been struggling with bloating, constipation, or diarrhea that nothing seems to fix, Zuzu's explanation of SIBO and methane overgrowth might finally give you some answers.Her biggest piece of advice? Learn about your body. Because when you understand what's happening inside, you stop being afraid of it, and you become your own best health advocate.Find ZuZu here.To get personalized guidance to stop emotional eating and break free from sugar cravings, plus support and accountability... join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.To rate and review this podcast:scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". Once you've finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. If you've never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review.After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon. Thank you! - NettaDisclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician o...

Stop Arguing With Your Cravings: A Conversation with Dr. Glenn LivingstonThis episode is a rare guest conversation on Breaking Up With Binge Eating. Georgie is joined by Dr. Glenn Livingston, psychologist, author, and creator of Defeat Your Cravings, for a wide-ranging conversation about binge eating, cravings, food rules, self-trust, and why insight alone often isn't enough to change an eating pattern.Glenn shares his own history with compulsive overeating, including how years of therapy and self-understanding helped him become kinder to himself, but did not automatically stop the binge eating. Together, Georgie and Glenn explore why emotional pain can be part of the picture without being the whole cause, how the brain can use old wounds as justification for continuing a pattern, and why clear lines or “guardrails” can sometimes reduce the mental negotiation that keeps cravings alive.They also talk about the modern food environment, hyper-palatable foods, intermittent fasting, perfectionism, self-forgiveness, and why it is often easier to prevent cravings upstream than to fight them once they are roaring. Glenn offers practical tools for identifying the thoughts that try to talk you into eating against your own best judgment, while Georgie brings in her perspective on under-eating, over-productivity, emotional needs, and the importance of responding to both hunger and fullness cues with care.A key theme in this conversation is that recovery does not have to be built on shame. You can aim clearly without attacking yourself when you miss. You can protect your recovery without making your life smaller. And you can become someone who takes your own needs seriously, even when that means being a little “weird” in public, packing food, skipping the dessert you don't want, or refusing to harm yourself with food for someone else's comfort.Try this week: Notice one craving or urge and write down the thought that tries to justify it. Is it futility? Permission? “I deserve this”? “I'll start tomorrow”? Then ask: what would actually support me here?You can learn more about Dr. Glenn Livingston and access his free resources at DefeatYourCravings.com.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

Boredom, Stress and Nostalgia Cravings In this episode of the Craving the Truth series, we're uncovering the reasons behind some of the most common cravings women over 40 experience. From boredom eating and stress snacking to the foods that transport you back to childhood, you'll learn why cravings aren't simply about willpower or a lack of discipline. Discover how curiosity...not criticism...can help you understand what your cravings are really trying to tell you so you can find more peace, freedom, and confidence around food.

If you're struggling to regulate food noise it might just be that you need to eat more – not less. Nutritionist Kim Pearson joins Liz to discuss how a few simple food swaps and easy lifestyle hacks can manage our appetite just as effectively as weight-loss jabs.They talk about the importance of muscle mass for healthy weight maintenance, and why protein and strength training are essential in midlife.Kim also explains how we're getting breakfast all wrong, and shares ways we can hack our daily routine to train our body to turn off the cravings.In this episode:· Natural ways to reduce food cravings· Why we should be eating more – not less· Protein-rich meal ideas· How you can sleep yourself slim· The low-fat diet myth· How skipping breakfast is sabotaging your weight loss· Why olive oil might be nature's GLP-1More from Kim:· Follow Kim on Instagram· Read Kim's new book The Nozempic DietGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· Order Liz's new book – How to Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Social Media Manager: Naomi van GeelenContent Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The protein shake Ben uses is Equip Foods Prime Protein (20% off, code BENAZADI):  https://bit.ly/4xzZI78  Pre-order Keto Flex Revised, out July 21st, and get free bonuses: https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM    Your belly fat isn't dead weight sitting around your waist. It's a biologically active organ, and the deep visceral fat around your organs sends inflammatory signals straight to your brain. Those signals shape your cravings, your mood, your memory, and your ability to feel full. One 2024 study found that people in their 20s and 30s with high visceral fat had nearly six times the risk of brain shrinkage. The late-night food noise and the willpower that keeps failing you aren't a character flaw. They're a broken biological signal. The good news: a 2026 study from Professor Iris Shai's team and Harvard showed that when people lost visceral fat and kept it off, brain shrinkage slowed and memory held strong into their 60s. This reverses. Key takeaways: Fat tissue is an endocrine organ, in the same category as your thyroid and adrenals Visceral fat, not the fat you can pinch, is the metabolically dangerous kind Leptin resistance is involved in roughly 90 percent of obesity cases, so it's a signaling problem, not a willpower problem Food noise is neurological: obesity lights up the same brain reward center as drug addiction Visceral fat is linked to depression and anxiety, independent of overall body weight Losing deep abdominal fat specifically, not just pounds, protects the brain, even against the APOE Alzheimer's gene 30 grams of protein per meal triggers your body's own GLP-1 and quiets cravings for free Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're doing everything “right” with food — and still feel anxious, exhausted, and disconnected from your body. Sound familiar? In this episode, Wendy sits down with somatic educator and USA Today bestselling author Luis Mojica to explore the missing link between what we eat and how we feel. Luis shares his own journey through trauma and disordered eating, and the breakthrough that became his book Food Therapy: the idea that food is constantly speaking to your nervous system. He explains “food-induced stress,” why certain foods quietly trigger fight-or-flight, how to sort foods into stimulants, depressants, and balancers — and why your cravings are actually messages about your unmet needs. This is not a diet or a list of rules. It's a compassionate, freeing new way to relate to food, your body, and yourself in midlife.What You'll Learn:•       Why even “healthy” foods can push your nervous system into fight-or-flight•       The surprising glucose–adrenaline connection behind food-induced stress•       How to sort foods into stimulants, depressants, and balancers — and bookend them•       How to read your cravings as a compass for unmet emotional needs•       A simple embodiment practice to find safety in your own body

Text us a comment or question!Have you ever finished a bag of chips, a sleeve of cookies, or a giant bowl of cereal and thought, "What is wrong with me?"Here's the good news…Probably nothing.In this eye-opening episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, Coach Kevin pulls back the curtain on the modern food industry and explains why so many people struggle with cravings, constant hunger, overeating, and weight gain.Spoiler alert - it's not because you're weak.It's because you're living in a food environment specifically designed to make you consume more.From hyper-palatable processed foods and the science of craving to the "Snackification of America" and the hidden power of protein, this episode will completely change the way you look at food, hunger, and your own eating habits.If you've ever felt like food has way too much power over you, this episode is a must-listen.In This EpisodeWhy the food industry profits when you stay hungryThe shocking difference between real food and engineered food productsWhat your grandparents understood about eating that we've forgottenThe science behind cravings, the "bliss point," and hyper-palatable foodsWhy you're hungry all the time (even when you're eating plenty of calories)The Protein Leverage Hypothesis explained in plain EnglishHow constant snacking became normalizedWhy most adults over 50 are dramatically under-eating proteinHow to become "hard to market to" and take back control of your health Key TakeawayThe food industry doesn't get paid when you're nourished.It gets paid when you're hungry again.The goal isn't perfection.The goal is awareness.When you understand how modern food is designed to influence your behavior, you can stop blaming yourself and start making choices that support your health, energy, metabolism, and longevity.And maybe the most rebellious thing you can do in today's food environment... is become fully satisfied.Coach Kevin's Challenge This WeekPick ONE thing:

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael discuss various pregnancy myths, debunking common misconceptions about exercise, cravings, and dietary needs during pregnancy. They emphasize the importance of movement, clarify the truth behind cravings, and address the myth of 'eating for two.' The conversation also touches on travel during pregnancy and the impact of stress on maternal health, providing listeners with evidence-based insights and practical advice.TakeawaysExercise during pregnancy is beneficial and recommended.Cravings do not necessarily indicate the baby's needs.Eating for two is a myth; caloric needs are not doubled.Traveling during pregnancy can be safe with precautions.Stress does not inherently harm the baby; it's chronic stress that can be problematic.Movement can alleviate discomfort during pregnancy.Consult healthcare providers for personalized advice.Enjoying food is important, but balance is key.Hydration and stretching are crucial when traveling pregnant.Understanding your body can help manage cravings effectivelySupport the showWant to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth CommunityInstagram: Aligned Birth Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com Find us online:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey SoundMusic: "Freedom” by RoaDisclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.  

Are triggers and cravings real, or have we misunderstood what's actually happening in addiction and recovery?In this next thought, I revisit a brilliant conversation with Pax as we challenge one of the most commonly used ideas in recovery: that external triggers cause relapse. For many people early in sobriety, it feels obvious. Certain places, people, stress, even cities become labelled as “the problem”. But what if that's not what's really going on?This conversation explores a more uncomfortable idea — that the trigger may not be external at all, but internal. Not the environment, but the interpretation. Not the situation, but the reaction. And if that's true, it completely changes how we think about relapse, responsibility, and control.We also go into cravings — what they actually are, when they're neurological and physical in early recovery, and how they're often mislabelled later on. At a certain point, is it still accurate to call it a craving, or is something else happening underneath it: obsession, emotional overload, or unresolved internal conflict?This is a conversation that challenges a lot of common language used in addiction recovery, and asks a simple but uncomfortable question: are we naming the problem correctly — or using the wrong language for what's actually happening inside us?Listen or watch THE FULL EPISODEYouTube - https://bit.ly/42vXUPfSpotify - https://bit.ly/4aBsmJUApple - https://apple.co/3PajZvQAbout the “THOUGHT” series -Every other Monday at 5 PM, I'll bring you a quick ‘thought'—a powerful moment from previous episodes designed to kickstart your week with insight, motivation, and connection. These shorter clips help us stay connected as a community, while every other Tuesday delivers a full, brand-new episode with fresh stories and lessons. Oliver is an ambassadors for Alcohol Change UK and you can access support here - https://tinyurl.com/5dt5773ePodcasting is an expensive passion. To help me keep going, I'd really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee, thank you!https://buymeacoffee.com/olivermason1Or via PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/olivermason1paypalFollow PaxInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/paxhalaiFollow Oliver Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/2vt29sjvFacebook - https://tinyurl.com/34cwz59rTikTok - https://tinyurl.com/ujw4vxn9LinkedIn - https://tinyurl.com/yuemhnd7Threads - https://tinyurl.com/yk7vdeahX - https://tinyurl.com/3u5mnpds#SobrietyStories #HopeInDarkness #AddictionRecovery

The wedding cookie table is one of Pittsburgh's most joyful food traditions.  We sit down with Laura McGone, founder of The Wedding Cookie Table Community, to talk about how a simple Facebook page started in 2015 as research for a documentary, and grew into a network of bakers preserving family recipes, cultural identity, and the “cradle to grave” role cookies play in our lives.Laura challenges the common myth of the cookie table origin story. We also get into why recipe boxes matter, how handwritten recipe cards and imperfect old measurements can still guide us, and how the community helps people recover “lost” cookies just by describing what they remember.Along the way, we talk record-setting cookie tables, Cookie Table University, and a major cookbook project tied to America's 250th anniversary, plus the charitable cookie tables the group organizes for causes and communities in need. We switch gears to a healthy recommendation from Caleb of Cravings with Caleb (Live Fresh Juicery) and hear a comforting savory craving from Nick of Inside Out Cookie (his mom's meatloaf, leftovers included). If you love Pittsburgh food, baking traditions, and practical tips like how many cookies per guest to plan, hit subscribe, share this with a fellow cookie-table fan, and leave us a review.Support the show

The gang dives headfirst into one of the most ridiculous E-Memoriums we've had in a while, featuring cheese addiction, public stupidity, psychedelic suburban dads, shattered aviation dreams, and one of the most unexpectedly wholesome surprises we've ever pulled off.Rafe kicks things off by documenting his descent into dairy madness after being forced onto a 90-day elimination diet. What started as a simple food sensitivity test has turned into a full-blown cheese withdrawal situation. We're talking Gouda cravings, cheddar desperation, and behavior that would get you escorted directly out of a Target. If you've ever loved cheese enough to question your life choices, you'll feel seen.Meanwhile, Rizz discovers there's now a Lost Boys musical on Broadway. That's right. Somewhere, a vampire is singing show tunes and Gen X dads everywhere are suddenly considering season tickets. The crew debates Broadway shows, Book of Mormon, and whether Lost Boys might be the gateway drug that finally gets middle-aged rock fans into theater.Then comes one of the week's strangest news stories as the gang revisits the infamous Hooters incident involving a customer who somehow managed to turn a chicken wing restaurant into the site of a criminal investigation. It leads to a conversation that proves common sense may officially be extinct.The laughs keep coming when Riz recounts his Primus concert experience. What should have been a nostalgic night of music instead became a fascinating study of what happens when suburban dads try to reconnect with their youth through psychedelics while simultaneously worrying about mortgages, roofing contractors, colonoscopies, and elevated heart rates. It's less Woodstock and more West County Wellness Check.But the emotional centerpiece of the episode belongs to Moon.After learning he lost his chance to fly with the Blue Angels, Moon was genuinely crushed. What follows is one of the coolest surprises we've ever pulled off. With help from an incredible listener, a Blue Angels-themed Corvette Stingray appears outside the station, giving Moon the next best thing to taking flight. What starts as a joke quickly becomes a heartfelt moment involving family memories, aviation dreams, and enough horsepower to temporarily heal a broken heart.You'll also hear the crew celebrate Riz's birthday, roast each other relentlessly, honor several notable losses during the E-Memorium, and somehow manage to turn a simple radio show into the kind of beautiful disaster you've come to expect from your favorite daily comedy show.It's weird. It's heartfelt. It's sarcastic. It's completely unnecessary in all the best ways.If you're looking for a daily comedy show packed with ridiculous stories, unexpected emotional moments, and a group of friends who somehow make every situation worse and better at the same time, you've found your episode.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brett Miner shares his raw, powerful journey from type 2 diabetes, chronic pain, and emotional eating to full metabolic recovery through a strict carnivore lifestyle, mindset rewiring, and a 12‑day fast that reset his body and mind. A story of discipline, relapse, redemption, and the community that helped him rise again.

How Your Environment Fuels Hidden Cravings Craving The Truth Series Cravings aren't always about food. In this episode of “Craving The Truth” series on Weight Loss for Women Over 40, Nicole Ternay reveals how your environment…from stress and relationships to social media and daily routines…can fuel hidden cravings and emotional eating. Discover why willpower isn't enough and what really needs to change to create lasting freedom around food.

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 “diet,” I'm not only talking about nutrition.Your diet also includes:What you watchWhat you listen toThe environments you stay inThe conversations you engage inThe people around youAnd the voice in your headAll of this becomes input into your system.So when we talk about gut health, we can't ignore the emotional, mental, and environmental inputs that are constantly shaping your internal state.2. The Gut–Brain Communication LoopYour gut and brain are in constant communication through the nervous system — especially through pathways like the vagus nerve.What I want you to understand is this:Your thoughts are not separate from your physiology.A thought can shift your internal chemistry, and your internal chemistry can reinforce your thoughts.It's a loop.3. Triggers Start the Entire Chain ReactionA trigger is anything picked up through your five senses:What you seeWhat you hearWhat you smellWhat you tasteWhat you physically feelWhen a trigger connects with a stored emotional memory, it creates a thought automatically.Most of the time, this happens without conscious awareness.4. Thought → Emotion → Body ResponseEvery thought creates a chemical response in the brain, which then influences how the body responds.That means:Thoughts of fear can shift the body into protection modeThoughts of safety can support digestion and regulationRepeated thought patterns create repeated body responsesOver time, these patterns become automatic loops.5. Conditioned Eating and Emotional LoopsMany cravings are not just about food — they are learned associations.For example:Certain foods linked to comfort in childhoodEating used as emotional regulationSmells or tastes triggering safety memoriesThese patterns are not random. They are conditioned responses your nervous system has learned over time.6. Digestion Follows State, Not Just FoodOne of the most important things I want you to understand is this:Your digestive system responds to your internal state.When the body is in stress or protection mode, digestion is not prioritized.When the body feels safe and regulated, digestion and metabolic processes function more efficiently.7. The Real Shift: Awareness Over ControlInstead of only asking:“What should I eat?”Start asking:“What is my system responding to right now?”“What triggered this shift in me?”“What pattern am I repeating unconsciously?”This is where real change begins — not in restriction, but in awareness.Struggling with emotional or binge eating? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

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Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:36 – good vs. bad cravings: how to tell the difference  4:28 – how to use cravings to understand what your body actually needs  10:15 – healthy hunger vs compulsive eating  15:27 – should we limit calories, carbs, fat, or salt? are carbs addictive?  17:51 – one common reason people feel better on low-carb, keto, and carnivore diets  20:07 – how chronic stress and trauma shape cravings and compulsive behaviors  22:26 – is sugar really addictive like a drug?  26:08 – does a bad response mean it's a bad craving?  31:12 – how to understand your cravings  35:53 – your response to foods is only part of the picture  39:38 – where sauna, exercise, cold exposure, and fasting fall on the stress spectrum  45:14 – cold plunging vs saunas: why Jay says sauna is better  48:57 – pros and cons of fasting  51:35 – is exercise beneficial because it causes stress?  57:00 – the benefits of sauna use and whether heat shock proteins are really beneficial  59:39 – where walking, HIIT, saunas, and cold plunges fall on the “stress spectrum”  1:02:04 – why metabolic markers can improve from stressors  1:04:35 – can HIIT and endurance training ever be beneficial from a bioenergetic perspective?  1:06:55 – how much exercise is too much?  1:09:27 – how carbs restored energy and recovery for a former carnivore athlete 

Screens aren't just hard for kids to put down because they enjoy them. As Michaeleen Doucleff explains in Dopamine Kids, screens can become powerful "dopamine magnets," pulling children back again and again, often without leaving them feeling calmer, happier, or more fulfilled afterward.In Part 2 of this important conversation on The Child Psych Podcast, Tammy Schamuhn and Michaeleen Doucleff move from understanding the science of dopamine and screen time to exploring practical solutions parents can use at home.Discover evidence-informed strategies to help children reduce screen dependence without constant power struggles. Learn how to create screen-free spaces that support healthy sleep, improved attention, meaningful family connection, and everyday adventure. Michaeleen shares why simply removing screens is rarely enough and how parents can help children reconnect with activities that naturally support emotional well-being.This episode explores how outdoor play, creativity, movement, boredom, relationships, and family rituals can help children find genuine satisfaction beyond digital entertainment.If you're concerned about screen addiction, excessive screen time, video games, social media, YouTube, or the growing impact of technology on children's mental health, this conversation offers practical and hopeful guidance.Because children don't just need less screen time.They need a life that feels richer, more meaningful, and more rewarding than the screen.Michaeleen Doucleff is a science journalist and correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. She holds a PhD in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent.You can learn more about Michaeleen and her work through Michaeleen Doucleff's official website.Books mentioned in this episode:Dopamine KidsHunt, Gather, ParentAuraYour kid's digital life doesn't come with a playbook.But that doesn't mean you have to stay in the dark.That's where Aura Parents comes in. It combines traditional parental controls—like content filtering, time limits, and Pause the Internet®—with newer digital wellbeing features that show patterns in sleep opportunity, screentime trends, social engagement, and even AI app usage insights.So instead of just limiting screen time, you get more context and insight into changes in patterns and can use that information to decide when to check in with your kid.It's not about control—it's about feeling informed and empowered as you navigate an always changing digital world.Learn more about Aura Parents and start your free trial at auraparents.com/icp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EP 74 Sugar Is Not Harmless: What It's Doing to Your Body, Your Brain, and Your Cravings You've probably been told that sugar is just a little treat. A reward. A comfort. Something you reach for because you lack discipline or willpower. But that story is keeping you stuck — and it's not the whole truth. What if the reason reducing sugar feels so hard has nothing to do with weakness — and everything to do with what sugar has been doing for you, biochemically, emotionally, and habitually, every single day? In this episode I want to be honest with you about two things at once: why sugar has such a hold on you, and why that hold matters more than most people are willing to say out loud. In this episode we cover: Why the first discomfort of reducing sugar is normal, temporary, and actually useful The jobs sugar has been doing for you — energy, comfort, reward, escape, pause button The better question to ask instead of "why am I so weak around sugar?" What the science actually says about sugar and reward biology — without the exaggeration The health case for reducing added sugar: inflammation, blood sugar, gut health, hormones, and more Why normal doesn't mean neutral — and why common doesn't mean harmless What your body actually needs when sugar has been filling the gap The difference between conscious choice and automatic reach — and why that's everything "Sugar may comfort you for ten minutes. It does not replace sleep, connection, rest, or a life that has real pleasure in it. That's not judgment. That's just honest." This episode is part of the Sugar Challenge warm-up series. The Sugar Challenge opens Monday 8th June — a short, supported, no-shame break from sugar so you can interrupt the pattern, understand the craving, and find out what your body actually needs instead. Join the Sugar Challenge HERE— START Monday 8 June Work with me → HERE

Equip Foods Protein (grass-fed beef isolate, no seed oils, third-party tested) Code: BENAZADI - https://bit.ly/49xXaMq  Keto Flex Revised by Ben Azadi (pre-order now, releases July 21st, includes exclusive bonus chapters as a downloadable PDF): https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM    In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the five foods he eliminated that ended his chronic cravings and led to losing 19 pounds in 30 days. The root issue is not willpower. It's hormones and inflammation. A 2019 NIH study by Kevin Hall had participants eating ultra-processed vs. whole foods at matched calories. On the ultra-processed diet, they ate 500 extra calories per day without realizing it. The food was driving the overconsumption, not a lack of discipline. The five foods to remove: Liquid sugar. Sodas, juices, sports drinks, and flavored coffee drinks don't register as fullness. The Harvard Nurses' Health Study found adding one sugary drink per day led to 358 extra calories consumed daily. Swap for black coffee, plain tea, or sparkling water. Ultra-processed breads and tortillas. Stripped of nutrition and engineered for shelf life, modern bread spikes blood sugar as much as a Snickers bar according to Dr. William Davis. Opt for fermented sourdough or sprouted grain, or remove bread entirely for 30 days. Boxed pastas and processed comfort foods. Hyper-palatable combinations of salt, sugar, fat, and starch that overstimulate the brain's reward centers while leaving the body nutritionally depleted. A follow-up to Hall's study found people eating these foods consumed up to 1,000 extra calories per day. Seed oil-laden dressings, sauces, and condiments. Soybean, canola, corn, sunflower, and related oils produce carcinogenic aldehydes during processing and are in roughly 80% of the food supply. Replace with avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, grass-fed butter, ghee, coconut oil, beef tallow, or duck fat. Look for seed oil-free brands like Primal Kitchen and Chosen Foods. Alcohol. A 1992 New England Journal of Medicine study found moderate alcohol consumption drops fat oxidation by 70% for hours. The liver prioritizes clearing alcohol above all else, including fat burning, while simultaneously increasing appetite and lowering the brain's stop-eating signals. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Helen Ye, who grew up in Guangzhou, China.In this episode, Helen shares how she learned from an early age that food is medicine and that balance is everything. As an Ayurveda practitioner and psychic, she brings a fascinating Eastern perspective to what's really driving cravings for sweets and sugar.Helen explains the difference between Eastern and Western sugar, and why some people are more prone to sugar addiction. She also goes deeper into why healing your inner child may be at the root of healing your cravings. Helen also explains how building a daily meditation practice and tuning into your body's intuition can reduce cravings in a way that no diet plan ever could.Find Helen's book here.To get personalized guidance to stop emotional eating and break free from sugar cravings, plus support and accountability... join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! Struggling with cravings? Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.To rate and review this podcast:scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". Once you've finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. If you've never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review.After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon. Thank you! - NettaDisclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician o...

Summer can feel like one long drinking event, with patios, vacations, BBQs, concerts, and social pressure everywhere.In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down how to quit drinking and stay sober during the summer months without isolating yourself or feeling like you're missing out.If summer always pulls you back into emotional drinking or the moderation cycle, this episode will help you build a simple sobriety plan that actually works in real life.In This Episode, You'll Learn• Why summer can feel so triggering when you're quitting drinking • how social pressure impacts alcohol cravings • Why “I'll quit after summer” keeps people stuck • how to create a summer sobriety plan before cravings hit • what HALT means and how it helps manage cravings in real time • practical tools to stay sober during vacations, parties, and weekends • how to enjoy summer without relying on alcoholYou do not need to wait until fall to change your life.You can stay sober this summer, one decision, one event, and one craving at a time.Grab Your Free Gift:30 Day Calendar Ready for Support? Here Are 3 Ways to Work With Me:• Stop Starting Over Program• Sobriety Circle• 1:1 Sober Coaching Free access to my $47 masterclass when you leave an Apple review-Gain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free!Thank you for tuning in!Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast.Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety CircleApply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book

If you feel like you can't stop eating, constantly crave junk food, or struggle with overeating, this episode will change how you see food.  Michael Pollan, one of the world's most influential science writers, joins Professor Tim Spector to explain how ultra-processed food may drive food addiction, override fullness signals, and keep us craving more. Together, they explore why foods high in sugar, salt, and fat can feel so hard to resist, and what we can do to fight back. Michael and Tim unpack how the modern food system changed over the last 50 years, and why many ultra-processed foods are designed around “craveability.” They explain how these foods may stimulate the brain's reward systems, why fibre and plants help us feel fuller, and why cooking more meals at home may help reduce overeating without calorie counting. The episode includes practical ways to regain control of your eating habits, reduce cravings, feel better and live more healthy years. If your cravings feel impossible to control, is it really a lack of willpower, or is modern food engineered to keep us coming back for more?

In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Tammy Schamuhn sits down with Michaeleen Doucleff, author of Dopamine Kids, to explore what is really happening in children's brains when they beg for more screen time, melt down when devices are taken away, or seem unable to pull themselves away from video games, social media, YouTube, or ultra-processed foods.Many parents have been taught that dopamine is simply the brain's “pleasure chemical.” But Doucleff explains that dopamine is more accurately understood as part of the brain's motivation and seeking system — the internal drive that says: keep going, get more, don't stop yet.This shift in understanding changes everything.When children become explosive after screen time ends, their brains may not be responding to joy or satisfaction. Instead, they may be caught in a cycle of constant wanting. Screens and ultra-processed foods can act as powerful “dopamine magnets,” pulling children toward repeated stimulation while leaving them feeling more dysregulated, disconnected, and emotionally depleted.In this episode, Tammy and Michaeleen unpack:why screen time battles can feel so intense for familieshow dopamine-driven behaviors affect motivation, focus, sleep, and emotional regulationwhy children are especially vulnerable to highly stimulating technology and foodshow modern childhood has become shaped by endless craving and overstimulationwhy this is not about blaming parents or shaming childrenhow understanding the brain can help parents respond with more compassion, clarity, and confidenceThis conversation is essential listening for parents, educators, and caregivers trying to understand why screen limits feel so difficult, why transitions off devices can trigger meltdowns, and why many children today seem trapped in cycles of “more, more, more.”In Part 2, releasing June 3, Michaeleen shares practical, science-backed strategies to help families reduce screen dependence, shift unhealthy habits, and reconnect children with play, sleep, focus, creativity, and real-life joy.Michaeleen Doucleff is a science journalist and correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. She holds a PhD in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent.You can learn more about Michaeleen and her work through Michaeleen Doucleff's official website.Books mentioned in this episode:Dopamine KidsHunt, Gather, ParentAuraYour kid's digital life doesn't come with a playbook.But that doesn't mean you have to stay in the dark.That's where Aura Parents comes in. It combines traditional parental controls—like content filtering, time limits, and Pause the Internet®—with newer digital wellbeing features that show patterns in sleep opportunity, screentime trends, social engagement, and even AI app usage insights.So instead of just limiting screen time, you get more context and insight into changes in patterns and can use that information to decide when to check in with your kid.It's not about control—it's about feeling informed and empowered as you navigate an always changing digital world.Learn more about Aura Parents and start your free trial at auraparents.com/icp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many carbs should you eat on a ketogenic diet? Do ketone levels matter? And why do cravings hit so hard? Is Dairy recommended?In this Metabolic Mailbag episode, registered dietitian and medical student Temple Stewart breaks down some of the most common challenges people face when starting and maintaining a ketogenic diet, especially for PCOS (PMOS), metabolic health, and long-term sustainability.Temple brings a unique perspective to this conversation, combining clinical nutrition experience with current medical training and a deep focus on women's metabolic health. Her approach is practical, individualized, and grounded in helping people build strategies they can realistically sustain over the long term.In this episode, we cover:Ketogenic therapy and the menstrual cycleCravings and the “sugar dragon”PCOS and therapeutic ketone levelsDairy, protein, and hungerVegetarian keto challengesCGMs and ketone testingHow to personalize a ketogenic approach long termOne of the biggest takeaways: successful ketogenic therapy is about understanding your own metabolism, building sustainable habits, and learning which strategies help you feel your best over time.

Hour-4 (5.25.26) The Conway crew wraps up the night with the four steps of one very interesting evening: weed stories, buzzed moments, late-night food cravings, and brutal hangovers.Tim and the crew talk about their personal experiences with weed, the latest times they realized they were a little too buzzed, and then Foosh takes everyone back to his first unforgettable trip to King Taco. From there, things get real as the crew talks about the misery of being hungover and why driving the next day can still be a bad idea.It’s a messy, funny, very relatable hour packed with weed talk, buzzed confessions, King Taco cravings, hangover stories, LA food memories, and classic Conway chaos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you trying to change your habits using willpower alone? Coach Jason dives into the profound neuroscience of mental imagery and why it is one of the most underutilized tools in an alcohol-free journey. Discover how the brain activates identical neural circuits during vivid visualization as it does during physical execution, effectively dismantling the "Upper Limit Problem" and resetting your biological baseline. This episode provides high achievers with a tactical framework to prime their Reticular Activating System (RAS), override limbic system cravings, and build a daily five-minute "mental movie" protocol that turns an alcohol-free lifestyle into a familiar, high-performance reality.   Want to speak to a real human being at AFL? Text Kai on our team at +1 361 321 7764 and he will respond and see how we can help. No AI automations here at AFL. Real humans ready to support you on your alcohol free journey.

Download my FREE Nutrition for Fat Loss eBook:  https://strongstandard.com/freebies/blueprint/ Apply to work with us at Strong Standard: https://strongstandard.com/schedule-call/?utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=podcast If you keep ending up elbow deep in a bag of chips by 9 PM no matter how hard you try to stop, this episode is for you. I break down why trying to eliminate nighttime snacking cold turkey actually backfires, and I share 3 science-backed strategies to help you reduce it without feeling restricted. Here's what you'll learn: Why telling yourself you can't snack makes you crave it more How eating more earlier in the day kills nighttime cravings How to replace your go-to snacks with smarter options you'll actually enjoy Why pre-portioning your snacks changes everything You don't need more willpower. You need a better strategy.

Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.  What you eat has a huge impact on your mood, energy and hormones. Here to advise on how our nutrition and eating habits affect hormonal imbalances and metabolism, we have Amber Romaniuk. Amber is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 10 years experience helping women create body confidence, intuition and optimal health through mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food. Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has over a million downloads. Amber overcame her own emotional eating journey after gaining and losing more than 1000 lbs combined and spending 5 years balancing her hormones and digestion. Now she helps others achieve Body Freedom so they can experience true confidence and health. Listen to our full episode with Amber here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. Follow Amber: https://amberapproved.ca https://instagram.com/amberromaniuk https://amberapproved.ca/podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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Host Andrea Samadi welcomes Dr. Anna Lembke to explain how pleasure and pain share the same neural circuitry and how dopamine governs motivation. The episode explores why overconsumption of easy rewards dulls motivation, creates withdrawal-like deficits, and shifts the brain toward pain. Through clear takeaways—delay borrowed rewards, try temporary abstinence, create friction for temptations, and practice purposeful effort—the episode shows how recalibrating the brain's reward system restores enjoyment in ordinary activities and builds sustainable motivation. Welcome back to Season 15 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi, and on this podcast, we bridge the science behind social and emotional learning, emotional intelligence, and practical neuroscience so we can create measurable improvements in well-being, achievement, productivity, and results. Season 15 Orientation This season, we're exploring what I call: The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance. Instead of looking at neuroscience, health, learning, motivation, and emotional intelligence as separate topics, (like we did for the past 14 seasons) we're exploring how these systems come online in sequence. Each phase builds on the one before it: ✔ Phase 1 — Regulation & Safety Is the nervous system safe enough to learn? ✔ Phase 2 — Neurochemistry & Motivation What drives behavior, focus, and sustained effort? ✔ Phase 3 — Movement, Learning & Cognition ✔ Phase 4 — Perception, Emotion & Social Intelligence ✔ Phase 5 — Integration, Insight & Meaning By the end of this year my hope is that we can step back and ask: Where am I out of alignment? Is it regulation? Is it my thinking? Is it my focus? Or Belief? Is it how I'm learning or connecting with others? Or do I need some work with integration, insight and meaning? Because once we can see our gap… We can begin to close it. “The goal is not more effort—it's better alignment.” “And when these systems are aligned… Effort feels easier Learning becomes faster And results become more consistent Because peak performance is not about doing more. It's about aligning the systems that drive our results. Recap Where We've Been In EP 392[i], we introduced the Motivation Loop and explored how the brain decides what is worth doing. In EP 393[ii], we looked at how our beliefs trigger neurochemistry that drives action, feedback, and repetition. In EP 394[iii] we looked at how our thought patterns impact our neurochemistry and results with Dr. Caroline Leaf. Then in EP 395[iv], reviewing Dr. John Medina's work on Theory of Mind, we explored something equally important: The brain pays attention to what it believes matters. Dr. Medina showed us that attention and reward are deeply connected. When the brain predicts something will be valuable, relevant, or meaningful, attention increases. And when attention and reward align: ✔ Learning improves ✔ Memory strengthens ✔ Motivation increases ✔ Behaviors become repeatable But that leaves us with an important question: What creates that sense of reward in the first place? What makes the brain continue pursuing something? What makes us stay motivated and what makes us lose interest? And why can effort sometimes feel rewarding—and other times feel exhausting? Today's Episode To answer those questions, we're turning to Dr. Anna Lembke, author of the book: Dopamine Nation who we first met September 2021 on EP 162.[v] Her work helps to explain the neurochemical engine underneath the Motivation Loop that we've been covering. While John Medina helped us understand how attention and reward influence learning, Dr. Lembke helps us understand: ✔ Why the brain seeks reward ✔ How dopamine drives motivation ✔ Why pleasure and pain operate on the same neural system ✔ And what happens when the balance gets disrupted Because the real goal isn't simply just feeling good. The goal is understanding how the brain learns to associate effort with reward. And when that happens, something powerful occurs: Effort itself becomes rewarding. That's where sustainable motivation begins. EP 393 — Motivation Loop ↓ EP 394 — Belief triggers neurochemistry ↓ EP 395 — Theory of Mind: Attention + Reward determine what matters ↓ EP 396 — Dopamine Nation: Why the brain seeks reward and how effort becomes rewarding It keeps the loop intact and shows listeners that Medina answered "What gets our attention?" while Lembke answers "Why does the brain keep pursuing it?". CLIP 1: The Neuroscience of Pleasure and Pain Based on Dr. Anna Lembke's Dopamine Nation CLIP SUMMARY Let's see what Dr. Anna Lembke has to say about the neuroscience of pleasure and pain. In this clip, Dr. Lembke explains one of the most important concepts in modern neuroscience: Pleasure and pain are processed in the same brain system and work like opposite sides of a balance. Whenever we experience something pleasurable—whether it's social media, sugar, shopping, gaming, alcohol, or even achievement—the brain's balance tips toward pleasure. But the brain is always seeking equilibrium. To restore balance, it responds by tipping the scale in the opposite direction, creating a corresponding feeling of discomfort, craving, dissatisfaction, or pain. The more often we seek quick pleasure, the harder the brain works to compensate. Over time, this can leave us in what Lembke calls a "dopamine deficit state" where we need more stimulation just to feel normal. The surprising solution? Activities that require effort and involve manageable discomfort—exercise, cold exposure, fasting, learning difficult skills, and meaningful human connection—can help restore balance and rebuild motivation. KEY TAKEAWAYS & HOW TO PUT THEM INTO ACTION 1. The Brain Is Always Seeking Balance IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Anna Lembke Dopamine Nation. Dr. Lembke explains that pleasure and pain are not separate systems. They operate like opposite sides of a seesaw. When we repeatedly tip the brain toward pleasure, (you can see an image in the show notes with some examples like with eating chocolate, shopping or using social media) the brain compensates by tipping toward pain to restore balance. Brain Rule: Every pleasure has a neurobiological cost. Put This Into Action Ask yourself: Where am I getting large rewards with very little effort? Examples might include: ✔ Social media ✔ Sugar ✔ Constant news consumption ✔ Streaming ✔ Or Online shopping The goal isn't to eliminate pleasure. The goal is just with our awareness. Because what we measure, we can begin to manage. 2. Overconsumption Changes the Brain What feels exciting today becomes normal tomorrow. The brain adapts to repeated dopamine spikes through a process called neuroadaptation. Over time: ✔ Rewards feel weaker ✔ Cravings increase ✔ Motivation decreases ✔ More stimulation is needed to create the same feeling Put This Into Action Choose one highly stimulating habit and observe it for a week. Notice: ✔ How often you engage in it ✔ What triggers it ✔ How you feel afterward Simply collecting data can reveal patterns you didn't realize existed. 3. Not All Dopamine Is Created Equal: Borrowed vs. Earned Dopamine (we have covered this topic previously). Dr. Lembke's pleasure-pain balance helps explain an important distinction: Borrowed Dopamine Borrowed dopamine comes before effort. Examples include: ✔ Scrolling social media ✔ Energy drinks before a workout ✔ Sugar when stressed ✔ Online shopping ✔ Gaming ✔ Endless entertainment These rewards feel good immediately. But because they require little effort, they often weaken motivation over time. The brain begins expecting reward before work. Earned Dopamine Earned dopamine comes after effort. Examples include: ✔ Finishing a difficult workout ✔ Completing a challenging project ✔ Climbing to the summit of a hike ✔ Finishing a podcast episode (for me) ✔ Learning a new skill ✔ Solving a difficult problem These rewards feel different. The brain learns: Effort leads to reward. And over time: Effort itself becomes rewarding. This strengthens the Motivation Loop. Put This Into Action Ask yourself: Where am I borrowing dopamine? And where am I earning it? For the next week, look for opportunities to delay rewards until after effort. Examples: Instead of: Reward → Effort Try: Effort → Reward Instead of checking your phone before starting work... Complete one task first. Instead of rewarding yourself before your workout... Reward yourself after the workout. Instead of seeking immediate comfort... Lean into a small challenge. Each time you do this, you're teaching your brain: "Reward follows effort." And that's how motivation becomes sustainable. 4. Temporary Abstinence Reveals the Truth One of Dr. Lembke's most powerful strategies is taking a break from a highly rewarding behavior. When we step away from constant stimulation, the brain's reward system has an opportunity to recalibrate. Only then can we see whether a behavior is serving us—or controlling us. Put This Into Action Consider a short experiment. Choose one behavior that may be overstimulating your reward system and reduce or eliminate it temporarily. Notice: ✔ Energy ✔ Focus ✔ Motivation ✔ Mood ✔ Cravings The goal isn't punishment. The goal is information. 5. Lasting Change Requires Systems, Not Willpower Many people believe success comes from discipline alone. Dr. Lembke argues that creating the right environment is often more powerful. Instead of relying on willpower every day, create barriers that make unwanted behaviors harder to access. Put This Into Action Ask yourself: How can I create more friction between myself and temptation? Examples include: ✔ Turning off notifications ✔ Keeping unhealthy foods out of sight ✔ Scheduling device-free time Small environmental changes often produce large behavioral results. CLIP 2 How Chronic Overstimulation Creates a Dopamine Deficit State When The Motivation Loops Breaks In this clip, Dr. Anna Lembke explains why many people struggling with depression, anxiety, insomnia, low motivation, or emotional distress may actually be experiencing the consequences of chronic overstimulation. Her first recommendation is often surprisingly simple: Remove the "drug of choice" for a period of time. The "drug" isn't necessarily alcohol or drugs. It can be social media, gaming, shopping, sugar, constant entertainment, or any behavior that repeatedly floods the brain's reward pathways. Lembke explains that people often feel worse before they feel better because the brain has adapted to high levels of dopamine stimulation. When the stimulation is removed, the brain temporarily experiences withdrawal-like symptoms as it works to restore balance. Over time, however, the brain's pleasure-pain system recalibrates, allowing people to experience pleasure from ordinary, everyday rewards again. Her larger message is: We live in a society with unprecedented access to pleasure, and many of us have unintentionally shifted our pleasure-pain balance toward pain. The solution is not necessarily more pleasure. The solution is restoring balance. How Chronic Overstimulation Creates a Dopamine Deficit State KEY TAKEAWAYS & HOW TO PUT THEM INTO ACTION 1. Feeling Worse Can Be a Sign of Healing One of the biggest misconceptions about behavior change is that improvement should feel good immediately. The brain doesn't work that way. When a highly stimulating behavior is removed: ✔ Cravings increase ✔ Discomfort rises ✔ Mood may temporarily decline This is often the brain recalibrating rather than failing. Put This Into Action When reducing an overstimulating habit, don't judge success by how you feel in the first few days. Instead ask: "Could this discomfort be evidence that my brain is adjusting?" Sometimes the discomfort isn't a sign you're moving backward. It's a sign you're recovering. 2. The Brain Adapts to Excess Dopamine The brain is remarkably efficient. When exposed to constant stimulation, it reduces its sensitivity to reward. What once felt exciting becomes normal. What once felt normal may eventually feel boring. This is why people often need more stimulation to achieve the same feeling. Put This Into Action Identify your "drug of choice." Ask yourself: What do I consistently turn to when I'm stressed, bored, anxious, or uncomfortable? Examples: ✔ Social media ✔ Sugar ✔ Streaming ✔ Shopping ✔ Gaming ✔ Constant notifications Awareness creates choice. 3. Modern Life Makes Overstimulation Easy This is one of the central themes of Dopamine Nation. For most of human history, pleasure was scarce. Today: ✔ Entertainment is unlimited ✔ Food is always available ✔ Social media never stops ✔ Information is endless The challenge is no longer finding pleasure. The challenge is regulating access to it. Put This Into Action Look for places where you can create friction between yourself and temptation. Examples: ✔ Turn off notifications ✔ Keep unhealthy foods out of sight ✔ Schedule screen-free time ✔ Create boundaries around technology use Small barriers often create significant behavioral change. 4. Sustainable Motivation Lives Near Baseline The goal isn't to feel intensely excited all the time. The goal is to restore the ability to enjoy ordinary rewards. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Anna Lembke Dopamine Nation Put This Into Action Reconnect with activities that once felt naturally rewarding. Ask yourself: What activities did I enjoy before constant digital stimulation? Examples: ✔ Reading ✔ Walking ✔ Meaningful conversation ✔ Learning something new ✔ Creative work As the reward system recalibrates, many people discover these activities become enjoyable again (if the pleasure for them had disappeared). 5. Doing Hard Things Strengthens the Brain One of the most exciting findings in neuroscience involves the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Cortex (AMCC), sometimes called the "Do Hard Things" circuit. This region appears to strengthen when we voluntarily engage in difficult activities. Examples: ✔ Exercise ✔ Learning challenging skills ✔ Delayed gratification ✔ Difficult conversations ✔ Endurance challenges The brain learns: "I can handle discomfort." Put This Into Action Ask yourself each morning: What's one hard thing I can do today on purpose? Because we've learned that doing hard things is valuable. Every time you choose effort over comfort, you're strengthening the circuits that support resilience, persistence, and long-term motivation. REVIEW & CONCLUSION To review and conclude this week's EP 396, Clip 1 taught us that pleasure and pain share the same neural circuitry. Clip 2 teaches us what happens when that balance is disrupted. The lesson isn't that pleasure is bad. The lesson is that when pleasure becomes too easy and too abundant, the brain stops valuing effort. But when we reduce overstimulation, embrace manageable discomfort, and begin earning our dopamine instead of borrowing it, something remarkable happens: Motivation returns. Effort feels worthwhile. And the Motivation Loop begins working the way it was designed to work. As we close today's episode, let's return to our Phase 2 roadmap. If you're looking at this graphic, you'll notice that Dr. Anna Lembke sits right in the center. And that's intentional. Because everything we've covered so far in Phase 2 flows through this central motivation system. We began with Bob Proctor and the power of belief. Belief creates expectation. Expectation shapes what we think is possible. Then Dr. Caroline Leaf showed us how our thoughts influence our neurochemistry. The thoughts we repeatedly think shape the chemical signals that influence our behavior and performance. Last week, Dr. John Medina helped us understand attention and reward. The brain pays attention to what it believes matters. And what gets rewarded gets repeated. Today, Dr. Anna Lembke helped us understand the missing piece. She showed us that dopamine is not simply about pleasure. It's about motivation. It's about anticipation. It's about pursuit. And ultimately, it's about what the brain decides is worth the effort. When dopamine becomes disconnected from effort through constant stimulation and easy rewards, the Motivation Loop begins to break. But when reward becomes connected to effort, challenge, growth, and progress, the loop strengthens. And that's where sustainable motivation begins. THE "DO HARD THINGS" CONNECTION One final insight from today's episode. Dr. Lembke's work helps explain why doing hard things matters so much. Every time we choose effort over immediate gratification... Every time we choose growth over comfort... Every time we voluntarily do something difficult... We strengthen the brain circuits that support persistence, resilience, and long-term motivation. The brain begins learning: Effort is worth it. And eventually: Effort becomes rewarding. That's when motivation becomes self-sustaining. Not because the work gets easier. But because the brain learns that the effort itself has value. Dr. Anna Lembke isn't just another stop in the loop—she's the core motivation system that sits in the center of everything. But there's 2 more pieces still to cover in the Motivation Loop we haven't explored yet. We've learned that belief shapes expectation. Thoughts shape neurochemistry. Attention and reward determine what matters. And dopamine helps the brain decide what is worth pursuing. But once we're motivated... How do we turn that motivation into action? That's where we'll turn next. Next Week: Dr. Chuck Hillman Movement, Motivation, and Brain Activation We'll explore: ✔ How exercise activates the brain ✔ Why movement improves attention and learning ✔ The connection between physical activity and motivation ✔ How movement strengthens cognitive performance ✔ Why action often comes before motivation ✔ And how movement helps keep the Motivation Loop moving forward Because in Phase 2, we're not just asking: What makes effort feel worth it? We're also asking: What helps us take action once motivation is present? And Dr. Chuck Hillman's research shows that movement may be one of the most powerful ways to activate the brain for learning, performance, and sustained effort. Until next time, I'm Andrea Samadi, reminding you that when we understand how the brain works, we can align our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and actions to create measurable improvements in well-being, achievement, productivity, and results. Thanks for listening, and I'll see you next week. RESOURCES: Full Interview with Dr. Lembke from Sept 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Pu82wZRZwo CLIP 1: The Neuroscience of Pleasure and Pain CLIP 2 How Chronic Overstimulation Creates a Dopamine Deficit State REFERENCES: [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 392 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/belief-first-the-neuroscience-of-motivation/   [ii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 393 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/belief-first-the-neuroscience-of-motivation/   [iii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 394 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/thoughts-as-biology-how-your-mind-shapes-neurochemistry/   [iv] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 395 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/theory-of-mind-the-missing-link-between-attention-reward-and-motivation/   [v]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 162 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/medical-director-of-addictive-medicine-at-stanford-university-dr-anna-lembke-on-dopamine-nation-finding-balance-in-the-age-of-indulgence/

What Your Cravings Are Really Telling You Craving The Truth Series In this episode of the Craving The Truth series, Nikki T dives into what your cravings are really telling you ...and why they have far less to do with willpower than you've been taught. We're unpacking emotional eating, nervous system patterns, subconscious conditioning, and the hidden emotional needs underneath cravings. If you're tired of fighting food, obsessing over cravings, or feeling stuck in dieter's mentality, this episode will completely change the way you see yourself and your relationship with food. ✨ Free Gift: Grab your free 80-page ebook Stop Starting Over Reset, where Nikki T walks you through the 5 mindset shifts that determine whether your body works with you or against you after 40. https://weightlossforwomenover40.net/reset

What if your biggest health problem… isn't food—but what you're feeding your mind?In this episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Amy Adams to unpack the concept of “digital sugar”—the constant overstimulation from social media that's quietly shaping your attention, your habits, and even your relationship with God. Most people know how to avoid junk food. Few know how to avoid junk input.And the cost is deeper than distraction—it's disconnection.In this conversation, you'll learn:-Why social media acts like “sugar for your soul”-How overstimulation rewires your brain and drains your purpose-The hidden link between dopamine, attention, and spiritual dryness-How to break free from the approval trap in fitness and life-The difference between stewardship vs. weight loss goals-Why most people fail (and how lead vs. lag goals change everything)-A practical framework to reconnect your body, mind, and spirit daily Amy also shares her personal journey from obsession and neglect to consistent, faith-driven stewardship—and how stepping away from social media transformed her life in just weeks.This isn't about quitting technology. It's about reclaiming your attention—and giving it back to God. ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Why This Conversation Matters01:00 – What Is “Digital Sugar”?03:30 – How Social Media Drains Your Soul06:30 – Dopamine, Cravings, and Why You Can't Stop Scrolling09:30 – Why You Still Feel Empty After Consuming Content12:00 – The “Broccoli vs Junk Food” Spiritual Problem15:00 – How Long It Takes to Detox Your Mind18:00 – Head vs Heart: Why Most People Feel Disconnected20:30 – Emotional Movement Practice (Practical Tool)25:00 – Naming Emotions + Confronting Lies with Truth28:00 – The Approval Trap (And How It Shows Up in Fitness)32:00 – Obsession vs Neglect: The Cycle Most People Live In36:00 – Identity vs Approval (The Gospel Answer)40:00 – Stewardship vs Weight Loss43:00 – Lead Goals vs Lag Goals (Why You Keep Failing)47:00 – Daily Framework for Consistency (HMS System)52:00 – Why Grit Is the Missing Discipline56:00 – How to Get Connected with Amy58:30 – Prayer + Closing

Welcome to the CO-MOVEMENT Nutritional Seminar Podcast Recap — where wellness, movement, and evidence-based nutrition come together to inspire healthier living. In this seminar, we explored practical strategies for improving overall health through balanced nutrition, mindful habits, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Topics included whole-food nutrition, gut health, hydration, energy optimization, meal planning, and the connection between nutrition and physical performance.Our discussion emphasized how small, consistent choices can create long-term transformation for both mind and body. Listeners also gained insight into overcoming common nutrition myths, building healthier routines, and creating a positive relationship with food. Whether you are beginning your wellness journey or looking to elevate your current lifestyle, this recap delivers actionable takeaways designed to help you nourish, educate, and empower yourself every day.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:15 Nutritional Seminar Insights03:18 Understanding Macronutrients05:58 The Impact of Processed Foods09:12 The Role of Sugar in Diet12:06 The Misconception of Fruit Sugar15:45 The Dangers of Sugary Drinks18:40 Cravings and Dopamine Response21:35 The Evolutionary Perspective on Sugar24:54 Retraining Taste Buds28:43 Seed Oils and Their Origins34:27 Access to Real Food in Rural Areas37:04 The Protein Debate: How Much is Too Much?45:16 Understanding Fats in Red Meat49:57 Exploring Algae Oil and Its Benefits53:21 Introduction to Co-Movement Gym PodcastThe Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path Supplements and Lombardi Chiropractic.

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In today's episode, I'm answering some of the most common metabolic health questions I hear from people who feel frustrated, exhausted, and stuck — even though they're trying to "do everything right." We're diving into the real root causes behind fatty liver, high triglycerides, stubborn weight gain, cravings, blood sugar instability, and rising blood pressure — and why insulin resistance is often at the center of it all. Inside this Q&A Instagram Live, we discuss: ✨ What I would focus on FIRST if someone had fatty liver, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and 50 pounds to lose ✨ Can insulin resistance exist even if your glucose levels look "normal"? ✨ The biggest breakfast mistake I see people making — especially when it comes to blood sugar and cravings ✨ Why nighttime cravings happen (and what they may be telling you about your metabolism) ✨ Whether walking after meals is REALLY as powerful as people claim for blood sugar control ✨ How meal timing, sunlight, sleep, movement, and insulin all work together to influence metabolic health If you've been told to simply "eat less and move more," but your body still feels inflamed, exhausted, and resistant to change, this episode will help you better understand what may actually be happening beneath the surface. RESOURCES & LINKS: ✨ 90-Day Metabolic Reset (COMPASS): https://shanahussinwellness.com/programs-courses/reset/ ✨ Feel Great System: https://ufeelgreat.com/c/SHANAH ✨ Low Insulin Academy:  https://shanahussinwellness.com/programs-courses/low-insulin-academy-on-demand/ ✨ Cortisol Calm: https://shanahussinwellness.com/programs-courses/cortisol-calm-signature-course/ ✨ Website: https://shanahussinwellness.com/ Connect with Me: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

Send us Fan MailDr. Glenn Livingston is a veteran psychologist and former CEO of a multi-million-dollar consulting firm that served Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. After years of working “on the wrong side”, helping corporations influence consumer behavior, he turned his focus toward helping individuals reclaim control over their eating habits.You may have seen his (or his company's) previous work, theories, and research in major periodicals like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, or other major media outlets. You may also have heard him on ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV.Driven by his own personal journey from obesity to a healthy lifestyle, Dr. Livingston spent decades researching binge eating and overeating through both clinical practice and a self-funded study involving over 40,000 participants.Today, he is the author of several books, including Defeat Your Cravings and has helped thousands of clients overcome food obsession using a practical, science-backed system that does not rely on willpower alone. He also has 1,000,000 books in distribution and over 1,000,000 readers on PsychologyToday.com!Find Dr. Livingston at-https://www.defeatyourcravings.com/Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

In this deeply personal solo episode, Leslie opens up about one of the hardest seasons she's experienced in years. Over the last 60 days, she found herself struggling with anxiety, seasonal depression, emotional overwhelm, business stress, and feeling disconnected from joy, her body, and her relationship with God. Instead of hiding it, she shares the experience honestly to show listeners how emotional pain and unprocessed stress directly impact our relationship with food, weight, and health. Leslie explains how even after years of healing and freedom from food addiction, she could still feel the pull toward comfort eating, numbing, and wanting to escape her body during difficult times. She reflects on cravings for dairy and comfort foods, not from a place of shame, but from a deeper awareness that her body was signaling a need for safety, nurturing, and emotional support. Rather than panicking about the scale, she recognized that the real issue wasn't food. It was the emotional and subconscious pain underneath the surface. This episode is a powerful reminder that weight struggles are rarely about willpower, discipline, or finding the perfect diet plan. Leslie explores how unresolved grief, relationship pain, stress, fear, trauma, and emotional disconnection can quietly manifest through the body. She also shares stories from clients who experienced breakthroughs in their relationships and emotional lives, only to see their bodies naturally begin to change as a result. If you've been feeling exhausted, disconnected, emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles with food and body image, this episode offers compassion, honesty, and a reminder that healing begins when we stop trying to "fix" ourselves and start listening to what's actually hurting underneath the surface. "The weight is never just about the weight." Episode Highlights 0:02 – Leslie opens up about the hardest 60 days she's had in years 1:20 – Why emotional struggles often show up through the body and weight gain 2:18 – Feeling disconnected from joy, purpose, and everyday happiness 3:14 – Cravings for dairy and comfort foods during emotional distress 3:54 – Responding to weight gain without panic or self-hatred 4:30 – Feeling disoriented, overwhelmed, and emotionally exhausted 5:01 – The website glitch that impacted Leslie's business for two months 5:45 – The desire to numb, disconnect, and escape the body during stress 6:37 – Why weight loss struggles are not about discipline or willpower 7:18 – The deeper emotional causes underneath food and weight issues 8:28 – How unprocessed emotions stay stored in the body 9:22 – What happens when women ignore their emotional pain for too long 10:04 – Stories of illness, life changes, and finally listening to the body 11:07 – A client breakthrough: healing relationship struggles and body changes 11:36 – "The weight is never just about the weight." 12:14 – Feeling the emotional heaviness finally begin to lift 12:48 – The connection between mother wounds and not investing in yourself 13:11 – Leslie shares what she truly wants for women beyond weight loss 13:41 – Why healing and support should not be done alone 14:03 – Leslie invites listeners to explore "what's actually eating you" 14:33 – Using hypnosis and deep inner work to heal the root cause of emotional eating Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!

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 the cycle, and how healing doesn't come from tighter control—but from creating safety inside the nervous system.Protection Mode and What It Really MeansWhen the body perceives stress, emotional overwhelm, or any kind of threat—whether that's trauma, pressure, or even food-related experiences—it shifts into survival.In that state, everything changes.The body begins conserving energy. Metabolism slows down. Cravings increase. And behaviors like binge eating or emotional eating can show up—not as a loss of control, but as a biological strategy to survive.Your body is not betraying you in those moments. It's adapting.Why Dieting Keeps the Cycle AliveOne of the biggest misunderstandings is thinking that dieting is the solution. But from a nervous system perspective, dieting often becomes the trigger.The body interprets restriction as scarcity. Whether that scarcity is real—like not having access to food—or imposed through calorie restriction, the response is the same: Protection Mode activates.And when this state is prolonged, even within a few days of restriction, the body begins to slow metabolism and increase the drive toward high-energy foods.Because in survival mode, the body isn't trying to be “healthy.” It's trying to survive.Why Cravings Get So IntenseThis is why cravings don't feel neutral in these moments.You don't tend to crave light or low-energy foods when your system is activated. You crave dense, high-energy foods—sugar, fats, and combinations that quickly restore fuel.It's not random. It's the body trying to bring you back into balance the fastest way it knows how.The Three Layers of Protection ModeProtection Mode isn't just physical. It shows up across all layers of experience.Physically, it can look like slowed metabolism and intense cravings. Mentally, it often shows up as overthinking and food obsession. Emotionally, it carries guilt, shame, anxiety, fear, and sadness that keep the system activated.When all three layers are engaged, it becomes very difficult to “think” your way out of it. This is why nervous system regulation is the entry point—not willpower.Safety Is the Way OutWhat begins to shift everything is not control—but safety.When I focus on regulating my nervous system instead of controlling my food, the cycle begins to soften. Safety can be created through presence, connection, slowing down, and even simple grounding experiences with pets or the environment around me.It's not about doing more. It's about signaling safety to the body in ways it can actually receive.Struggling with emotional or binge eating? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

#971: Join us as we sit down with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe – a leading gut microbiome scientist with over 25 years of experience across academia, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. As Co-Founder and CEO of Pendulum, she is a trusted voice in gut microbiome science known for translating complex research into clear, actionable insights. In this episode, Dr. Colleen breaks down the latest science behind gut health and its impact on the body – from bloating and metabolic dysfunction to neurological conditions. She also unpacks the risks of counterfeit supplements, what to look for in high-quality products, and how the gut microbiome influences the body's natural GLP-1 production to regulate metabolism, reduce cravings, and support overall health.   To Watch the Show click HERE   For Detailed Show Notes visit TheBossticks.com   To connect with Pendulum click HERE   To connect with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe click HERE   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE   To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE   Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE   Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode.   Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194.   This episode is sponsored by Pendulum Visit http://pendulumlife.com/skinny and use code SKINNY for 20% off your first purchase.    This episode is sponsored by ISWMP Visit http://istandwithmypack.org to support I Stand With My Pack's (ISWMP) mission by donating or adopting. Every contribution helps!   This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential Upgrade your daily routine with clean beauty and wellness essentials that actually work. Shop now at https://shopskinnyconfidential.com.    This episode is sponsored by Kindred Bravely Go to http://kindredbravely.com/SKINNY for 20% off your first order. Exclusion apply.    This episode is sponsored by HERS Visit http://forhers.com/skinny to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.   This episode is sponsored by PVOLVE Head to http://pvolve.com/skinny and use code SKINNY for 15% off sitewide, or on class packs at a Pvolve studio near you.   This episode is sponsored by Woo More Play To learn more about Woo More Play visit https://woomoreplay.com/discount/skinny and use code SKINNY for 20% off.  Produced by Dear Media

On this episode of Vitality Radio, we continue the Mighty Minerals series with a deep dive into chromium—an essential trace mineral that plays a key role in blood sugar balance, metabolism, and insulin function. Jared explores why common intake levels may fall short of optimal needs and how modern lifestyle factors can impact chromium status. You'll learn how chromium supports the body's natural metabolic processes, the differences between popular supplement forms, and why form and dosage matter more than most people realize. Jared also shares practical insights on who may benefit most from chromium and how it can fit into a well-rounded wellness routine. As always, this episode is designed to educate and empower you with foundational knowledge so you can make informed decisions about your health and supplementation strategy.Products:Ultimate Vitality Multi: https://vitalitynutrition.com/products/vitality-nutrition-ultimate-vitality-multivitamin?_pos=1&_sid=0364aa438&_ss=r Natural Factors Chromium GTF: https://vitalitynutrition.com/products/chromium-gtf-chelate-500-mcg-90-tablets?_pos=1&_sid=0fc735c25&_ss=r GLP-1 Metabolic Activator: https://vitalitynutrition.com/products/glp-1-metabolic-optimizer-90-capsules-30-day-supply?_pos=1&_sid=e509d1fe5&_ss=rVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vitalitynutritionbountiful/  and https://www.instagram.com/vitalityradio/ or https://www.facebook.com/vitalityradio  and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MyVitality  . Join us also on Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/594964591953395 . Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

In this episode, Stephanie is joined by Booked Out Nutritionist member Natalie Mallia, a women's cravings coach for women 40+ and the founder of The Cravings Reset.    Natalie graduated from nutrition school 20 years ago and spent years working in the wellness space before making the leap to her own business.    In this conversation, she shares how she landed on the most personal niche possible, what it's been like to launch her signature program for the very first time, how she's using AI to support her content without losing her voice, and the big question she's asking about what comes next for her business model.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why Natalie chose the cravings niche and how her own lived experience made it the obvious fit What it looks like to run your very first launch with a webinar and what she is navigating in real time How she built her 1:1 signature program The Cravings Reset How she uses AI for content creation while keeping her own voice front and centre When and why to consider transitioning a 1:1 signature program into a group offer Links and resources mentioned: Connect with Natalie   Get fully booked and make consistent income inside Booked Out Nutritionist   Save $100 on Launch Your Nutrition Biz with code PODCAST in the checkout    Watch Stephanie's free workshop 6 Steps to Start Your Nutrition Business & Sign Your First Paying Clients  

If your evenings feel like a constant cycle of snacking, guilt, and starting over tomorrow… this episode is for you. We're diving into the real root causes of night cravings and how to stop them by nourishing your body instead of fighting it. What to Listen For (Key Takeaways) Why night cravings are not a willpower problem The #1 mistake busy moms make during the day that leads to nighttime overeating How under-eating (especially protein + fiber) triggers cravings later The connection between blood sugar imbalance and evening snacking How stress, overwhelm, and emotional coping show up as cravings The surprising link between sleep deprivation and hunger hormones Why skipping meals sets you up for feeling “out of control” at night How to use a simple bedtime snack strategy to prevent cravings Why restriction actually makes cravings worse (not better) The mindset shift that helps you feel calm and in control around food again Night cravings aren't something you need to fight, they're something you need to understand. When you start fueling your body consistently and supporting your needs, everything shifts. If you're ready to feel more energized, in control, and like yourself again, make sure to listen to this episode and take the first step toward nourishing your body the way it deserves.  

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Casey Halpern, MD, a professor of neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss how deep brain stimulation and other neuromodulation approaches are being used to treat Parkinson's disease, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), binge eating disorder and depression-related symptoms. We also explore the brain circuits that drive compulsions, cravings and impulsivity, as well as emerging non-invasive tools for predicting and treating harmful behaviors. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com.huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Casey Halpern (00:00:20) Neurosurgery, Deep Brain Stimulation (00:04:19) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Treatments (00:10:11) Sponsor: Function (00:11:49) OCD Brain Areas, Addiction (00:14:12) Nucleus Accumbens, Risk & Rewards; Binge Eating Disorder (00:18:28) Sponsor: AG1 (00:19:46) Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (00:27:31) Sponsor: Rorra (00:28:46) Awareness of Cravings, Severe Binge Eating Disorder (00:32:51) Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning & Predicting Impulsive Behavior (00:36:57) Acknowledgements Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Mesmer Mother's Day Special Episode of Open Loops with Greg's Hypnosis/NLP Trainer, Dr. Yvonne Oswald! And since BetterHelp and Talkspace probably aren't sliding into Greg's inbox for a sponsorship anytime soon: “No More Therapists!” indeed. Let's be precise here: this is a pro-mental-health conversation that moves far beyond conventional ideas of psychotherapy. Dr. Yvonne Oswald has spent over 30 years in clinical sessions, trainings, and live demonstrations helping people move through deep trauma, emotional chaos, limiting beliefs, and inner disarray toward peace, power, and freedom in their own minds. She just knows how to do it fast. After a lifetime of teaching hypnosis, NLP, language mastery, emotional release, and mind technology, while continuing to refine and create new methods, Dr. Yvonne has put her work into her new book, No More Therapists: Your Brain Has The Answer, where she teaches readers how to clear negative emotions in minutes, rather than spend years circling the same pain. Greg had the chance to study with her in Niagara Falls, Canada, inside her healing house during her Hypnosis Master Training and Every Word Has Power live coaching experience. Years later, he still considers her breakdown of Mind Magic, emotional release, submodalities, high-vibration language, and unconscious reprogramming some of the clearest, most lucid, and most practical material ever explored on Open Loops. Which says a lot, considering this show has also covered how to have a five-minute conversation with Bigfoot that borders on flirtatious. This episode is different. You will learn. You will shift. You may even experience one of the techniques working on you while you listen. In this unique episode, you'll discover: -Why your brain may already have the answer before your conscious mind knows how to ask the question. -How Dr. Yvonne's Mind Magic process uses breath, gaze, anchoring, and language to interrupt emotional patterns rapidly. -Why “negative emotions” may be less like permanent wounds and more like mislabeled files waiting to be cleared. -How low-energy words can quietly program stress, limitation, and emotional contraction into the nervous system. -Why changing one word can alter the direction of your unconscious “GPS.” -What most hypnotists miss about emotional neutrality, and why neutral may be the real doorway before joy, peace, or manifestation. -How Dr. Yvonne blends grounded NLP structure with spiritual healing, source connection, and higher-consciousness work without losing practical precision. Listen if you're interested in hypnosis, NLP, trauma healing, manifestation, emotional release, language patterns, mind technology, or the strange possibility that your brain has been waiting for better instruction (ie. "Can you use me instead of ChatGPT for once?")   Dr. Yvonne's Links Get Dr. Yvonne Oswald's Safety Box:https://globalwelcome.com/safety-box Sign up now to receive Dr. Yvonne's Safety Box, a free collection of rapid emotional-release techniques designed to help you calm emotional “tsunamis” and return to neutral fast. You'll also be notified when her new book, No More Therapists: Your Brain Has The Answer, comes out next week on May 16th. Dr. Yvonne Oswald's Website:https://globalwelcome.com New Book:No More Therapists: Your Brain Has The Answer Clear negative emotions in minutes, not years. Let Greg know how you like the show. Write your review, soliloquy, Haiku or whatever twisted thoughts you want to share at https://ratethispodcast.com/openloops

Cravings can feel almost impossible to resist—whether it's something sweet, salty, or just tempting in the moment. Yet, there is a simple and somehow satisfying way to stop yourself or at least eat less of what you are craving than you might otherwise. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habituation Your body works in amazing ways. For instance your immune system acquires intelligence over time, how you breathe can have a big impact on preventing disease, and the benefits of human touch are extraordinary. Dr. Giulia Enders, physician, star of the Netflix series Hack Your Health, and author of Organ Speak: What It Really Means to Listen to Our Bodies (https://amzn.to/4tyaxn9), explains how these and other hidden processes work—and how understanding them can help you live healthier and feel better. Arguments have a way of escalating quickly. Once emotions take over, people often double down, defend themselves, and say things that make the situation worse. But there's a very different approach that can calm someone down much faster. Doug Noll, mediator, adjunct professor at Pepperdine University's Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and author of De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less (https://amzn.to/4cCqJy1), explains how to respond in a way that reduces tension, diffuses anger, and leads to more productive conversations. Resistance exercise is important for everyone. And when it comes to lifting weights, many people wonder if speed matters—should you lift fast or slow? The answer isn't as complicated as you might think, but it does depend on what you're trying to achieve. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25601394/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices