Binge Eating Isn’t Your Fault—Here’s What Your Nervous System Is Hiding!

"If we can intuitively connect with our body, then we’ll know which foods are right for us.”In this episode, I discuss how the nervous system controls self-sabotaging behaviors like binge and emotional eating. I share my journey—from overcoming a major back injury to transforming lives in the fitness industry—showing why true health isn’t about dieting or discipline but about regulating the nervous system.I break down how the autonomic nervous system shapes your relationship with food and resistance to change. You’ll learn how to shift from "protection mode" to "safety mode" for lasting wellness. Stay tuned for upcoming insights on hormonal balance and transformation!If you're ready to break free from self-sabotaging patterns and take control of your health, don’t miss this episode! Listen now and start harnessing the power of your nervous system for lasting transformation.Topics Covered:0:00 Overcoming Self-Sabotage Through Nervous System Awareness7:58 Regulating the Nervous System for Sustainable Weight Loss14:31 Understanding Mind Hunger Versus Body Hunger16:44 Understanding Body Fat Storage and Release Through Nervous System19:50 Overcoming Adversity Through Fitness and Career Transformation22:35 The Confusion and Challenges of Following Contradictory Diet Trends25:19 Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System and Emotional Eating29:55 Protection Mode and Its Impact on Survival and Metabolism35:24 Understanding Binge Eating and Emotional Eating Patterns39:13 Shifting From Protection Mode to Safety Mode47:11 Exploring Emotions and Tension Through Mindfulness and Reflection52:59 Understanding Hormones and the Nervous System for Weight ManagementKey TakeawaysUnderstanding the role of the nervous system in self-sabotaging behaviors is crucial for overcoming eating habits and improving overall well-being.The concept of protection mode versus safety mode is pivotal in managing cravings and emotional eating.Regulating the If you’ve been listening to this podcast, and you’re ready to take a timeout and focus on just you for a whole week, then I want to invite you to join me for the Transformation in Paradise Empyrean Retreat in Costa Rica May 24-31, 2025.  This will be the most transformative week of your life at the breathtaking Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. This will be a small group experience with exclusive access at the Blue Osa resort. Imagine waking to the sound of the Costa Rican rainforest musical every morning.  Start your day with a yoga practice overlooking the Pacific Ocean, joined in with howler monkeys. Daily walks on a private beach that goes on for miles. Macaws flying overhead. Spa treatment at a 5-star resort, and the best farm-to-table food - right from the Blue Osa farm.  This retreat is designed to reset your nervous system, so you stop the patterns of self-sabotage and overwhelm. Reignite your motivation, release any addictive habits, and open yourself to the health, relationships, and financial abundance you deserve. Intrigued? Curious? Let’s book a call to find out if this retreat is the right for you. Just head on over to ⁠sherryshaban.com/retreats⁠ and you can book a time with me there. Plus if you rate and review this podcast, giving me a 5-star rating on iTunes, and then send the screenshot to⁠[email protected]⁠, so I know who you are, you’ll receive the voucher to join!  Remember, the group is small so spots are limited!  👉 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode!Spotify,iTunes, YouTube💬 Share your biggest takeaway and tag me on social media @makepeacewithfood🔗 Want to go deeper? Visithttps://www.makepeacewithfood.com to learn more!Your transformation starts now—let’s do this together! 🚀