Reclaiming Your Appetite After Survival Based Eating

This week I explore our complicated relationship with the female appetite from a cultural and physiological perspective. I walk through the demonization of appetite and women’s disassociation from their body’s needs as well as the important role appetite plays in hormones, regulating reproduction, and blood sugar.Why women are very sensitive to a state of undernourishmentHow we get addicted to survival hormones How suppressing appetite can negatively impact your digestionHow appetite is a powerful gauge for your energy stateWhy our appetite, cravings and emotions are deeply intertwinedHow to tune into your appetite and let it guide you to your deeper needsWhy eating more frequently can help you reclaim your energyIn this episode I mentioned:Ghrelin: much more than a hunger hormoneVariation of Leptin During Menstrual Cycle and Its Relation to the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Gonadal (HPG) Axis: A Systematic ReviewAdrenaline: insights into its metabolic roles in hypoglycaemia and diabetesConnect: Follow me @jessicaashwellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaashwellness/