In this episode we discuss:

• Why understanding blood sugar impacts food choices and overall health.
• How specific dietary needs of midlife women affect their health and weight.
• Why finishing everything on your plate isn't always beneficial for your body.
• Why understanding your brain's hardwiring is essential in combating overeating.
• How dopamine and key hormones like insulin influence our cravings and eating habits.
• Why restrictive diets often fail due to their impact on dopamine levels.
• What the roles of hormones like leptin and ghrelin are in appetite control and weight management.
• How emotional eating connects to our brain's pleasure pathways and hormonal balance.
• Why gender differences exist in neurological responses to eating.
• Why confronting emotional issues is critical for addressing overeating and achieving weight loss.
• How leveraging personal motivations can help in tackling emotional eating patterns.
• What strategies to adopt for managing the psychological, hormonal, and emotional aspects of eating.
• The moment I realized that I needed to beat my addictions.
• How overcoming various addictions can lead to better eating habits and hormone balance.
• Why you should be looking at the root cause of overeating instead of just changing your diet.

Download on iTunes or on your favorite podcast platform