Have you ever stopped to wonder what’s actually in the food you eat every day? In this episode, I uncover the truth about real food and processed food—and how understanding the difference can completely change how you feel in your body.
I share why so much of what we see on grocery store shelves isn’t really food at all, but “food-like substances” our bodies struggle to recognize. You’ll learn how eating more whole, natural foods—the kind our grandparents ate—can boost your energy, improve your sleep and digestion, and even regulate your mood.
And this isn’t about perfection or restriction. It’s about reconnecting with how food makes you feel instead of what the scale or calorie tracker says. I even share how I enjoy my birthday cake guilt-free—and why that balance matters.
Listen to the full episode to discover how choosing real food can help you reclaim your energy, vitality, and intuitive connection with your body.
Topics Covered:
The difference between real food and processed food
Why most modern foods are “food-like substances”
How your body recognizes nutrients, not calories
The power of eating like your grandparents did
The benefits of eating colorful, whole foods (“eating the rainbow”)
How processed foods affect energy, mood, and digestion
Balancing nourishment with pleasure (yes, even cake!)
Reconnecting with your body through intuitive eating
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Have you ever felt like your body was trying to tell you something—but you brushed it off until it got louder?
In this episode, I explore how our bodies communicate through subtle signals long before discomfort, cravings, or self-sabotage show up. I share how ignoring these messages pulls us out of balance—emotionally, physically, and spiritually—and how tuning in can guide us back to calm, connection, and confidence.
You’ll learn how to recognize the difference between your body’s loving wisdom and the harsh voice of your inner critic (what I call the imp), and why so much of our struggle with food, energy, and motivation comes from living in protection mode instead of safety mode.
Listen to the full episode to reconnect with your body’s cues and discover how safety, not discipline, leads to true freedom.
Topics Covered
The body’s innate wisdom and how it communicates through cues
How ignoring your body leads from emotional imbalance to physical pain
The “voice of the imp” and how to recognize self-sabotaging thoughts
How thoughts create emotions—and emotions shape behavior
The role of the nervous system in cravings, fatigue, and unwanted habits
The difference between protection mode and safety mode
How to shift your inner language to restore calm and self-trust
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After 25 years in the fitness and health industry, I can confidently say — diets don’t work. They create confusion, guilt, and a scarcity mindset that disconnects us from our body’s natural wisdom. In this episode, I share why I’m anti-diet — not because I’m against health or structure — but because I’m against anything that keeps us trapped in shame, fear, and food obsession.
You’ll learn how diet culture conditions us to distrust our own bodies, how it fuels emotional eating and binge cycles, and how true transformation starts when we stop trying to fix ourselves and start reconnecting to what our body actually needs.
Listen to the full episode now and start releasing the diet mindset for good.
Topics Covered:
Why diets fail in the long run — even when they “work” at first
How the scarcity mindset created by dieting leads to binge eating
The real reason you’ve lost touch with your hunger and fullness signals
How to rebuild body trust and independence from food rules
Why does your body count nutrients, not calories
How to become the person who naturally embodies health and freedom
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What if the right diet isn’t about cutting carbs, counting macros, or giving up your favorite foods—but about understanding what truly works for you?
In this episode, I unpack why restrictive diets fail and how the “can’t mindset” wires your brain to crave the very foods you’re trying to avoid. You’ll learn how to shift from restriction to intuition, discover the difference between can’t and don’t, and finally build a way of eating that feels effortless, enjoyable, and aligned with your body.
Because health isn’t a rulebook—it’s a feeling. Listen to the full episode now
Topics Covered:
Why does restriction create the “can’t mindset”
How diets trigger cravings and binge behavior
The difference between can’t vs. don’t when it comes to food
Why there’s no one-size-fits-all diet
How to use body awareness to guide your eating
Redefining health as a feeling, not a number
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Have you ever thought that the gut issues you’re facing right now might actually trace back to unresolved past trauma or dysregulated emotions?
Gut health is fascinating—there’s so much new research surfacing. And in this episode, I learned more than ever about how a dysregulated nervous system, often rooted in early trauma or chronic stress, can set the stage for major gut disruption. We often call it dysbiosis and try to “fix” it with diet or supplements—but when we only approach it from a biological angle, and ignore the psychological and emotional roots, the healing remains incomplete.
I’m joined by Martha Carlin, founder of The BioCollective, who sh ares the deeply moving story of her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis at just 44 years old—and how their search for answers uncovered the profound connection between trauma, the nervous system, and the microbiome.
Together, we unpack how emotional stress, toxic exposures, and processed foods silently shift the body’s internal balance, sometimes decades before symptoms show up. Martha also introduces two groundbreaking probiotic innovations she helped develop—“microbial teams” designed not just to add bacteria, but to restore the body’s internal pharmacy and repair gut-brain communication.
This is a conversation that’s both scientific and profoundly human—reminding us that true healing happens when we address not only the gut, but also the mind and heart.
Listen now on Make Peace With Food to discover how healing your gut could be the missing key to regulating your nervous system—and reclaiming your vitality.
Topics Covered:
How gut imbalance affects nervous system regulation
The link between unresolved trauma and microbiome dysfunction
How toxic load and processed food disrupt gut health
The surprising connection between Parkinson’s, stress, and sugar cravings
The role of bio-individuality in choosing the right diet for gut health
The creation of microbial team-based probiotics
How belief, mindset, and emotional healing change physical outcomes
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Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating the same food patterns—restricting, binging, and then promising yourself it’ll never happen again?
In this episode of Make Peace With Food, I dive deep into the restrict–binge–punish–promise cycle that keeps so many of us stuck. I share how skipping meals and punishing ourselves for what we eat sends danger signals to the nervous system—keeping us in Protection Mode instead of peace.
We’ll explore how deprivation fuels cravings, how dopamine hijacks our reward system, and how simple nervous system regulation can help you finally trust your body again. This conversation is all about breaking free from punishment and returning to safety, self-compassion, and intuitive eating.
If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of guilt and control around food, this episode is for you.
Listen to the full episode now on Spotify, iTunes, or YouTube and start calming your cravings from the inside out.
Topics Covered:
How skipping meals triggers food scarcity and nervous system stress
The “restrict–binge–punish–promise” cycle and why it keeps repeating
The last supper mindset and its emotional roots
How deprivation strengthens cravings and dopamine addiction
Using meal planning as a tool for safety, not control
Why fasting can heal or harm depending on your mindset
How to shift from punishment to self-compassion
Building safety and trust around food
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Have you ever noticed how your breath changes when you’re stressed, anxious, or triggered?
In this episode, I guide you through a powerful yet simple breathing technique to help you shift from protection mode to safety mode—right here, right now. I’ll show you how something as natural as your breath can calm your nervous system, release physical tension, and create the space to respond instead of react.
We’ll do this practice together, and I’ll show you how it can transform moments of emotional eating, stress, or conflict into deep presence and self-connection.
Take this as your reminder: You don’t need to fight your way to peace. You can breathe your way there.
Listen to the full episode to practice this simple technique with me and begin shifting your body into safety mode today.
Topics Covered:
How breath changes depending on your nervous system state
The link between protection mode and shallow breathing
How to use your breath to send safety signals to your brain
A guided breathwork exercise to release tension from the body
Why simplicity is the key to regulating your nervous system
Using breath to stop emotional eating and cravings
How breath creates the space to respond instead of react
Sweet Bonus for You!
Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar). Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.
Grab your copy here: www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes
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Have you ever felt like your body just isn’t responding—no matter how healthy you eat or how hard you try?
In this episode, I walk you through The 5 Steps to Your Metabolic Blueprint — a framework designed to help you release emotional and physical weight, calm the root causes of cravings, and reclaim your energy, mood, and metabolism. You’ll discover how to lead your body instead of feeling at war with it, and finally create a sustainable, aligned approach to food and movement.
Listen to this episode to discover how to create your own Metabolic Blueprint — and finally align your body, mind, and metabolism for lasting change.
Topics Covered:
What it means to create your metabolic blueprint
How hormone imbalance drives cravings and weight resistance
The 5 steps to align your metabolism with your nervous system:
Reset your hormones
Experiment with habits that support hormonal balance
Move with respect, not revenge
Rewire your response to triggers
Live your diet beyond food
How unresolved emotional triggers can keep your body in protection mode
Why your “diet” is everything you consume — not just food
The link between self-talk, environment, and metabolic health
🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!
Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar). Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.
Grab your copy here: www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes
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What if the key to lasting food freedom and sustainable fat loss isn’t about dieting at all—but about creating metabolic peace?
In this episode of Make Peace With Food Podcast, I discuss the five key concepts of the Metabolic Blueprint—a powerful framework I use inside my Make Peace with Food program to help people shift from sugar-burning to fat-burning, balance their hormones, put an end to cravings, and finally feel free around food.
I’ll share why your metabolic blueprint is unique, how it changes over time, and why focusing on hormones and behavior (not calories) is the path to lasting transformation.
Tune in until the end to discover how shifting into safety mode naturally unlocks fat release and true freedom around food.
Topics Covered:
What the Metabolic Blueprint really is (and why diets fail 95% of the time)
The 5 key concepts of the Metabolic Blueprint
Why your blueprint is unique and changes over time
The power of hormonal leadership vs. calorie countingHow behavior drives biology (and the role of hypnotherapy)
Why we focus on metabolic peace, not just fat loss
🍪Sweet Bonus for You!
Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar). Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.
Grab your copy here: www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes
Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!
Join my Facebook Community here: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com
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Have you ever wondered why your body seems “stuck” no matter how much you exercise or how clean you eat?
In this episode, I discuss the concept of your set point—the natural rhythm your body returns to when it comes to food, movement, sleep, stress, and even your beliefs about your weight. I share why weight isn’t just about the number on the scale—it’s also emotional, psychological, and energetic.
You’ll discover how high cortisol and other hormones create cravings, stubborn weight gain, and exhaustion… and most importantly, what you can do to shift out of protection mode into a state where your body feels safe enough to release weight naturally.
At the end, I walk you through the six shifts that reset your hormones and change your set point for good.
Listen to the full episode to discover how you can finally make peace with your body and reset your rhythm.
Topics Covered:
What your set point really means and why it controls your weight, cravings, and energy
Why “diet” is more than food—it’s everything you consume in daily life
How high cortisol traps you in cravings, fatigue, and fat storage
The link between emotional stress, perfectionism, and uncontrollable eating patterns
Why your body resists change and clings to what feels “safe”
The role of protection mode in cravings, emotional eating, and stubborn weight
Six shifts to reset hormones: syncing circadian rhythm, healing leptin resistance, food pairing for insulin, hormone-safe movement, restoring deep sleep, and building your metabolic blueprint
🍪Sweet Bonus for You!
Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar). Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.
Grab your copy here: www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes
Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!
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What unconscious beliefs are holding you back from creating real, lasting change?
In this episode, I talk about the hidden patterns that influence much of what we do—often without us even realizing it. Whether it’s emotional eating, money struggles, or challenges in relationships, many of these patterns come from unconscious beliefs formed in childhood.
I’ll share how practices like hypnotherapy, journaling, and simple awareness can help you spot these patterns, understand where they come from, and finally break free from self-sabotage.
Toward the end, I’ll explain how hypnotherapy isn’t just about healing the past—it’s also a powerful way to connect with your future self and see what’s possible with clarity and confidence.
Listen now to discover how to build awareness, take back ownership, and rewire your beliefs for real and lasting transformation.
Topics Covered:
How unconscious beliefs from childhood shape adult behaviors
Why emotional eating and self-sabotage are nervous system responses
The link between emotional pain and physical pain in children
Escaping the body through food, substances, or overspending
Journaling and self-reflection as tools for awareness
Hypnotherapy as a bridge between the conscious and unconscious mind
Shifting from avoidance patterns into ownership and empowerment
🍪Sweet Bonus for You!
Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar). Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.
Grab your copy here: www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes
Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!
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Why do 90% of people who know exactly what to do to release weight still struggle to follow through?
In this episode, I dive into the shocking statistics from the CDC showing that 73% of the population is overweight or obese—and yet, lack of information isn’t the problem. From calorie-counting myths to the outdated “eat less, move more” approach, I break down why traditional advice has failed us and reveal the real missing pieces: your hormones and nervous system.
If you’ve ever wondered why willpower and diet plans don’t last, this conversation will show you how to finally bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.
Tune in to the full episode to learn how to make peace with your body, reset your nervous system, and create lasting transformation.
The shocking rise of obesity despite endless diets, books, and experts
Why information isn’t the problem—transformation is
How the nervous system keeps the body in “storage mode” when it feels unsafe
The role of hormones like cortisol and insulin in cravings and fat storage
Why calorie-counting oversimplifies weight loss and ignores biology
What it really means to exercise in a way that makes the body feel safe
🍪Sweet Bonus for You!
Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar). Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.
Grab your copy here: www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes
Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!
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Topics Covered
What if the very thing you’ve been relying on—restriction—is actually the reason you feel stuck in cycles of cravings and bingeing?
In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I dive into one of the most common questions I get: “If I stop restricting, won’t I just gain all the weight back?” I break down the nervous system’s role in food scarcity, why restriction gives certain foods “power” over us, and how shifting from scarcity to abundance can actually dissolve cravings and create true freedom.
By the end, you’ll see why releasing restriction doesn’t mean losing control—it means reclaiming your power. Listen to the full episode now and discover the freedom waiting for you beyond restriction.
Topics Covered:
Why restriction triggers binge eating through the nervous system
The counterintuitive truth about releasing weight without food rules
Mind hunger vs. body hunger: how to spot the difference
How restriction gives foods “power” (and how to break that power)
Why abundance, not scarcity, is the key to food freedom
The role of early childhood experiences in oral fixations and cravings
How hypnotherapy helps uncover unconscious food triggers
🍪Sweet Bonus for You!
Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar). Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.
Grab your copy here: www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes
Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!
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Have you ever felt like no matter how much you “know” about nutrition, food still feels confusing, overwhelming, or even scary? I know that feeling deeply—because I’ve lived it. In this episode, I share my own journey of obsessing over diets, labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” and how that only fueled binge eating, cravings, and self-sabotage.
I’ll walk you through why the nervous system—not willpower—drives your eating patterns, and how shifting your language around food can help you calm cravings, reset your metabolism, and finally make peace with food.
Listen to the full episode to learn how to depolarize food and step into freedom—because this one mindset shift can completely transform your relationship with eating.
Topics Covered:
Why food rules and constant dieting create confusion and fear around food
How labeling foods “good” or “bad” triggers binge eating and cravings
The role of the nervous system in protection mode vs. safety mode
How to reframe food as “serving” or “not serving” you without guilt or shame
The link between restriction, dopamine, and overeating
Simple steps to depolarize food and calm your nervous system
🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!
Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).
Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.
👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes
Enjoy this gift from me to you 💛
Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!
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Are you struggling with nighttime snacking that just won’t seem to go away, no matter how much discipline you use?
In this episode, I share why this pattern isn’t a discipline problem at all—it’s actually a nervous system issue. I open up about my own struggles with nighttime eating, the chaos of back-to-school stress, and why discipline alone only makes cravings worse. You’ll learn how your circadian rhythm, hormones, and nervous system play a huge role in nighttime eating—and more importantly, how to shift from protection mode into safety mode so the cravings naturally fade away.
Tune in now to learn how to finally stop nighttime snacking without relying on discipline or restriction!
Topics Covered:
Why 90% of people I work with struggle with nighttime eating
My personal story with nighttime snacking and why it was so hard to break
The role of stress, schedules, and life transitions in triggering cravings
How the circadian rhythm affects how your body processes food after 7pm
The impact of nighttime eating on sleep quality and fat-storing hormones
Why discipline and willpower don’t work long-term for breaking habits
The connection between the nervous system, protection mode, and cravings
How shifting into safety mode naturally reduces nighttime snacking
🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!
Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).
Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.
👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes
Enjoy this gift from me to you 💛
Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!
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Are you really a binge eater—even if you don’t think you are?
Most people say “No, that’s not me” when I ask this question. But what if binge eating isn’t just what we’ve been taught to believe in school or the media? In this episode, I unpack what binge eating really means, the subtle forms it takes, and why so many of us resist identifying with it—even when it’s happening in our daily lives.
I’ll share how binge eating shows up as emotional eating, nighttime snacking, or even that “cheat meal” that turns into a cheat weekend. Most importantly, I’ll explain how these behaviors are rooted in the nervous system—and why no amount of dieting or willpower can fix them until we first reset our system from protection mode into safety mode.
Listen to the full episode to discover how to turn off the binge mechanism and finally make peace with food.
Topics Covered:
Why most people resist the label “binge eater
Redefining binge eating beyond the traditional definition
The link between binge eating, emotional eating, and nighttime snacking
How perfectionism, dieting, and restriction fuel binge behaviors
Why binge eating is really a nervous system issue, not a food issue
The first step to food freedom (hint: it’s not dieting or more discipline)
🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!
Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).
Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.
👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes
Enjoy this gift from me to you 💛
Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!
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What would happen if you replaced judgment with curiosity?
In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I dive into the transformative power of self-awareness and curiosity. I share how fear and control often drive our unwanted behaviors—like emotional eating or overeating—and how approaching challenges with curiosity opens the door to self-discovery and lasting change. You’ll hear why shifting from asking “how” to “who” can change everything about your growth journey, and how leaning into curiosity allows you to regulate your nervous system, release control, and create space for transformation.
Topics Covered:
Replacing “how” with “who” to invite collaboration and guidance
Practical strategies to use curiosity as a tool for lasting change
🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!
Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).
Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.
👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes
Enjoy this gift from me to you 💛
Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!
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Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I know that”?
In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I explore the three most dangerous words that can sabotage your growth, your healing, and even your relationship with food. These words might seem harmless, but they instantly shut down your ability to learn, absorb, and embody change.
Over my 25 years of coaching, I’ve seen how often people already “know” what to do to improve their health—but still can’t get the results they want. The truth is, knowing is not the same as embodying. And when we close ourselves off with “I know that,” we miss the exact lessons that could transform everything.
I’ll share why keeping an open mind allows us to hear familiar concepts in new, life-changing ways, how mentorship and coaching act as shortcuts to success, and why releasing the ego and surrendering to learning are essential for lasting transformation.
Tune in now to hear the full episode and challenge yourself to drop the phrase “I know that” so you can open the door to transformation.
Topics Covered"
Have you ever tried intuitive eating and felt even more out of control around food?
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest misconceptions about intuitive eating—and why it often backfires when we’re stuck in protection mode. I share how our nervous system drives cravings, why appetite cues get disrupted, and the exact first step you must take before intuitive eating can truly work for you.
This is not about dieting. It’s not about willpower. It’s about safety, awareness, and learning to listen to the right cues from your body.
Tune in to hear the full conversation and start making peace with food today!
Topics Covered
What intuitive eating really means (beyond the hashtag trend)
How social media can mislead us about food freedom
The role of appetite correction and why we lose touch with it
Protection mode vs. safety mode in the nervous system
How protection mode hijacks hunger and fullness signals
Why diets and “just eating intuitively” don’t work long-term
The first step to regaining control of food
How to tell if your food choices are being driven by protection mode or safety mode
Rebuilding a compassionate, fun, and free relationship with food
🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!
Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).
Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.
👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes
Enjoy this gift from me to you 💛
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Why do we keep struggling with weight—even when we’re doing “all the right things”?
In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I pull back the curtain on what’s really happening beneath weight fluctuations, emotional eating, and food cravings. Hint: it’s not about discipline, willpower, or self-control. Instead, it’s about our nervous system and our ability (or inability) to sit with the emotions that drive us to self-sabotage.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of losing and gaining 20, 30, or even 50 pounds over and over again, this episode will give you a new perspective—and tools—to finally break free.
Topics Covered:
0:00 Understanding Weight Struggles and Emotional Eating
0:59 Make Peace With Food and Embrace Your True Self
2:22 Understanding True Weight Struggles Beyond Normal Fluctuations
3:53 Understanding Emotional Eating and the Nervous System
4:26 Understanding Emotions Without Blaming Parents or Circumstances
5:32 Understanding Emotions Through Energy Waves
6:02 Understanding Emotional Triggers Behind Compulsive Overeating
7:36 Coping With Loss and Its Impact on Health
8:59 Understanding and Embracing Emotions to Break Overeating Cycles
10:44 Harnessing Breathwork to Manage Emotions and Restore Calm
12:06 Understanding the Root Causes of Unwanted Eating Behaviors
12:46 Join the Journey to Food Freedom and Fitness Love
🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!
Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).
Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.
👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes
Enjoy this gift from me to you 💛
Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!
Join my Facebook Community here: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com
Work with me: www.sherryshaban.com/transform
Want to go deeper? Visit www.makepeacewithfood.com to learn more!
Share your biggest takeaway and tag me on social media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn