Ep 108: Have You Ever Hit that Midday Slump? Meredith Cracks the Code!

Hola amigos! Welcome back!  David is going to share a story from his new book, planned to be released in 2022. This story is about caffeine. Don’t worry, the message may not be what you think. Highlights of this episode:Caffeine and stress cycle Autopilot syndromeCaregiver syndromeInteroceptive awarenessDomino effectDescription: Imagine a person who helps everyone but the self. The day is prioritized by work and family. Eating is squeezed into a busy schedule, shoving down food. Tiredness, sleepless, and burned out.  Many of David’s clients fits this description and this is the story of supporting her to be her own (s)hero. The client came in with complaints of weight gain. Diet culture told her to  stick to these rules and you’ll get what you want. Except, the diet was not helpful. Was it really weight loss that is needed?  No, she wanted to enjoy life. David picked up on one small habit, her morning coffee “me time," to build upon. David taught his client to use that time to create interoceptive awareness, which builds self-reflection skills. Her reliance on diets stopped because she learned how to listen to her own body. David explains, caffeine stimulates the pituitary gland to release adrenaline hormones, or stress hormones.  We internalize this stress, the body tries to communicate, but without interoceptive awareness, the body does not get what it needs. Announcements:  at Orozco Nutrition, we provide nutrition consultation. Please do not hesitate to reach out. We offer a free 15-minute phone call if you want to discover our service: 678-568-4717. David’s book releases next year!  The website has a sign-up sheet to launch a feedback group prior to publishing!  Recommended Reading: Burnout, a book https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Secret-Unlocking-Stress-Cycle/dp/198481706X Stay Connected! Hit that subscribe button on Apple, Spotify, Castbox, Google, or Stitcher. Leaving review is really helpful! Connect on  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or feel free to email me at [email protected]. We also have a One Small Bite Facebook community! Remember, it really only takes "One Small Bite" over time to transform your life, so let’s – Chop the diet mentality; Fuel your body; and Nourish your soul!