The Death of Common Sense | Part 1: We've Lost Our Minds
Injecting diabetes drugs to lose weight. Surviving on 800 calories. Wrapping ourselves in plastic. Fasting for days and calling it a "protocol."When did this become normal?In this episode, I'm asking ...
25 Des 20259min
The Diet Trap: How Restriction Literally Damages Your Brain
We treat dieting like a reset button. We assume we can wipe the slate clean with a new plan and fresh discipline. But the brain keeps a record. In this episode, we explore the neuroscience of the "Die...
22 Des 202516min
Q&A16 "I Feel Numb," The Fear of Deleting Calorie Apps & Why You Feel Hungry 24/7
In this follow-up to our deep dive on Interoception, we tackle the real-world struggles of reconnecting with your body. We discuss why you might feel "numb" when you try to scan your body, why some pe...
18 Des 20256min
Why You Can't Tell When You're Hungry: The Neuroscience Of Interoception & The Intuitive Eating Trap
The Somatic Signature of Hunger: Why You Can't Tell When You're Actually HungryEpisode Summary: You’ve been told to "listen to your body" and "eat when you're hungry." But what if you’ve been listenin...
15 Des 202513min
Q&A15 The Evening Crash, "Faking It," and The Grief of Change
In this Q&A, we go deeper into the concept of Identity vs. Discipline. We tackle the specific, messy roadblocks that popped up after Monday’s episode—specifically the fear that identity work is just "...
11 Des 20257min
Why I Stopped Relying on "Discipline" (And Why You Should Too)
We are taught that weight loss is a test of character. If you are overweight, society tells you it’s because you lack the willpower to say "no." You likely believe this too. You wake up every Monday p...
8 Des 202513min
Q&A14 Your Nervous System Questions Answered (Polyvagal Theory)
In this Q&A episode, we follow up on our deep dive into Polyvagal Theory to answer your real-life questions about nervous system regulation. We tackle the fear that self-compassion is just "making exc...
4 Des 20258min
The Polyvagal Theory of Binge Eating: Why Your Nervous System Makes You Overeat
In this episode, we explore the biological reason why willpower so often fails in the face of binge eating. We dive into Polyvagal Theory to understand how your autonomic nervous system hijacks your d...
1 Des 202512min
