20. Hunger Cues: How to Know When You're Hungry

Learning to recognize and trust signs of hunger within your body often feels like one of the biggest challenges on the journey to food freedom.Do you wish you could simply eat when you feel hungry, but maybe don’t know what hunger even feels like? Join me today as we explore the nuances of hunger and intuitive eating, how to trust your body’s hunger cues, and how to understand what it personally feels like when you are physically or mentally hungry.In episode 20, we’ll cover ideas such as the root causes of why it can be so hard to recognize when you’re hungry, practical steps to reflect on your mental and physical hunger and fullness cues, and what you can do lean into body trust and body wisdom so that you can better understand and honor your body well.Some topics you’ll hear about in this episode include:     😰 One of the biggest problems, or fears, when it comes to eating intuitively, and how to overcome it     🔎 Physical and mental symptoms that may be signaling that something is off with your hunger cues     ❓ Questions to ask yourself to figure out what hunger and fullness may practically feel like to you          🍴 Physiological signs you can learn to recognize that cue you into your body’s hunger      🤔 Environmental and psychological distractions and mindsets that may be stopping you from leaning into your hunger and what to do to better respond to your bodyResources mentioned:>>> Take my free Needs Assessment to figure out what unmet needs you may be using disordered behavior to meetBecome a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.Join our community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany:InstagramFacebook*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.