Feb 11 2025 11 mins 1
Episode Summary:
Have you ever noticed that your cravings seem to hit hardest during stressful or exhausting moments? In this episode, we’re exploring the nervous system hierarchy—a powerful framework that explains why our feelings of safety or stress influence our eating habits.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why your nervous system controls your cravings more than willpower ever could
✅ How stress and anxiety push you toward emotional or mindless eating
✅ The difference between truly feeling safe vs. being in “functional freeze”
✅ Practical steps to shift out of stress eating and into a state of balance
If you’ve ever reached for food after a long, stressful day—only to wonder why you keep repeating the pattern—this episode is a must-listen!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & why cravings aren’t random
02:15 – Understanding the nervous system ladder: Safe zone, Fight-or-flight, Freeze mode
06:40 – Why stress and people-pleasing lead to habitual eating
08:30 – 3 practical steps to regain control over cravings
10:24 – Final thoughts & next episode preview
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