224 The Fear of Hunger, the Nervous System & Metabolic Healing in Midlife

Do you always need food nearby? Feel panicky if you’re getting hungry? You might be carrying an unconscious fear of hunger — a fear that’s not about food, but about safety.In this episode, Tanya shares her personal story of living in nervous system dysregulation without knowing it — constantly eating to keep anxiety and energy crashes at bay, without realizing her blood sugar and mitochondria were suffering.Inspired by Dave Asprey’s book Fast This Way, Tanya unpacks how fear of hunger impacts midlife women, from cravings and fat storage to energy crashes and anxiety. Learn how to calm your nervous system, regain metabolic flexibility, and heal your relationship with food — from the inside out.In this episode you’ll learn:Why the fear of hunger is often unconscious and rooted in nervous system dysregulationHow this fear impacts your mitochondria, metabolism, and cravingsTanya’s story of food frequency, blood sugar chaos, and healing5 steps to begin calming the nervous system and rebuilding metabolic trustWhy fasting is not about control, but about creating cellular safetyKey Takeaway:Metabolic healing starts when you feel safe — not just fed. Learn to sit with hunger, build trust with your body, and move from food fear to food freedom.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or YouTubehttps://youtu.be/rF1Y64yPGHs If you want to build muscle, improve nutrition & mindset - invest in yourself and join The Vibrant Living Academy https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/vibrant-living-studio PLEASE share this episode - ladies - we need to lift each other up - we want our besties right with us as we navigate our 50's, 60's 70s and beyond!! 5 Hacks to Cut Cravings Freebie!!  https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/5-Hacks-to-Cut-Cravings Want new movement classes every week plus follow along programs such as:  💙30 Day Roller Challenge🔥🔥METABOLIC RESET🔥🔥⭐Gut & Butt Challenge🥰Face Lift Series💪Sexy Arms & 🩱ABS Challenge 👣Mobility Matters 🏋️‍♀️Boost Your Bone Health Join us at Vibrant living Academy https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/vibrant-living-studio  Living Libations for dry brushes and lymph+ tonic THANK YOU for using my affiliate links https://ca.livinglibations.com/?transaction_id=102950a15fb7e770004db178f4ea10  ENERGETIC PEMF Device https://resona.health/vibrant-living Enter Code Vibrant150 at checkout to save $150  Mushroom Tea and Coffee Thank you for shopping at my store https://vibrantlivingwithtanya.myorganogold.com/ca-en/ Upping the quality of our meat and fish - an option for you. I've been using Tru Local for a couple of years now. When you use this coupon   https://trulocal.ca/get-started/promo/TANYA67659 you will get: ⚡$75.00 off their first Mega box, ⚡$60.00 off their first Family box, or ⚡$30.00 off their first Starter box.  Connect with me:5 Hacks to Cut Cravings Freebie!!  https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/5-Hacks-to-Cut-Cravings Vibrant Living Academy - Your ONE STOP for movement + nutrition +mindset https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vibrantlivingwithtanya/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tanya.willis.18⁠YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuRI4yPidiK2SpdGAXffOWAEmail me: ⁠[email protected] ⁠ Menopause Made Easy Podcast with Tanya:https://open.spotify.com/show/7kxh1LQ7Ol7yuoy576PbkFhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-made-easy-with-tanya/id1661982133My Favourite Products: