Episode 29 - "Why Do We Eat the Same Foods Every Day?"

📌 Episode: Why Do We Eat the Same Foods Every Day?What we talked about (key points):Repeating the same foods is often a signal, not a failureCravings can come from biology (sleep, protein, blood sugar, hormones, stress)Highly processed foods are designed to increase craving and override fullnessHabits form through reward learning in the brain, not willpowerFood often regulates the nervous system (comfort, calm, pause, escape)Decision fatigue leads to default “safe” familiar foodsEmotional eating loops: trigger → justification → eating → relief → guilt → repeatAwareness (not restriction) is the first step to changeSlowing down eating changes both satisfaction and quantity naturallyAsk: “What is this food doing for me right now?”Bigger need underneath food: comfort, rest, connection, relief, stimulation🧠 MentionsJudson Brewer — reward-based habit loops + Bigger Better Offer (BBO) Read the book: The Hunger Habit, Judson Brewer Dopamine = reward prediction / learning signal (not just pleasure), Read the book: Dopamine Nation, Anna LembkeNeurodivergence possibility (routine + sensory preference, not diagnostic) Read the book: The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD: Cultivate Self-Compassion, Live Authentically, and Be Your Own Advocate, Jennifer Kemp MpsychMindful eating + CBT + nervous system regulation tools, Read the book: Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food, Jan Chozen Bays📚 ResourcesFill Out the Free Habit Awareness Tracker (trigger → behavior → need → outcome → bigger better offer ) “Bigger Better Offer (BBO)” framework — Judson Brewer, The Hunger Habit, Judson Brewer Mindful Nourishment Bundle (slow down, sensory awareness) CBT tools for thought loops around food, Read: How To Use CBT Thought Records To Change The Way You Feel Blood Sugar & Brain Health Boost: 5-Day Challenge for Women 50+ (self paced program) Mindless Munching Mini Course Nervous Tension Protocol (breathwork, grounding, pauses, eating, lifestyle and supplements) More Resources for You:Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress.👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You?👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me:Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn