Rise and Align With Food
Reshanda Yates discusses how to stop binge eating so you can lose weight, have energy, focus, and be present for your family and children. Learn why you binge and how to stop bingeing on sweets and carbs. Move from information to implementation and past the frustration of knowing what to do but never being able to do it. Be able to trust yourself alone with all the sweet treats and not dig into the kitchen when no one else is around. In this podcast, Reshanda shares her own stories of struggling with binge eating for 10 years. She knows first-hand what it’s like to promise again and again that this will be the last time, only to wake up the next morning and repeat the same cycle. She understands the guilt and shame that can go hand in hand with binge eating having done every insane thing in the book with food, including eating out of the trash can after throwing food away. She believes if she can come back from that, anyone can.
Rise and Align With Food
Episode 248: Turn Cravings into Power: The Science of Working WITH Your Brain for Lasting Results
Are you tired of battling your own mind when cravings strike? Do you find yourself promising to eat healthy, only to feel defeated by an overwhelming urge for something specific? You're not alone, and it's not about a lack of willpower or discipline.
In this powerful episode of Rise and Align with Food, we get into the surprising biology behind cravings and urges. You'll discover why trying to "out-think" or "power through" these moments often backfires, leading to frustration and a feeling of being out of control.
Host Réshanda Yates reveals a revolutionary approach: instead of fighting your brain, learn to work with it. Uncover a simple yet profound technique to drop from your head into your body, bringing your prefrontal cortex back online and reclaiming your executive function. This isn't just about managing food; it's about developing nervous system regulation that empowers you to make choices in alignment with your health, your body, and your life goals.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why "more willpower" isn't the answer to overcoming cravings.
- The biological reason your rational brain goes offline during an urge.
- A simple, actionable method to shift from reactivity to empowered choice in seconds.
- How to use cravings as a catalyst for greater self-awareness and personal power.
- Why this approach extends far beyond food, impacting relationships, finances, and overall well-being.
If you're ready to move from internal struggle to a state of peace, calm, and automaticity in your food choices, this episode is a must-listen.
Ready to transform your relationship with food and unlock your inner power? Listen now!
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