EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 17 MIN
The Psychology of Cravings: What Is Your Body Really Asking For?
from Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life · host Kyla Holley
Have you ever wondered why you crave chocolate late at night, salty chips after a stressful day, or sweets when you’re feeling low? In this episode of Change Your Relationship with Food, we dive into the psychology of cravings—and reveal the surprising truths about what your body and mind are really asking for. Instead of seeing cravings as “bad” or a lack of willpower, you’ll learn how to decode them as messages of wisdom. Together, we’ll explore: ✨ The science behind cravings and your brain’s reward system ✨ Emotional roots of food cravings (stress, comfort, childhood conditioning) ✨ What common cravings really mean—beyond the food itself ✨ Practical tools to respond with compassion instead of guilt By the end of this episode, you’ll see your cravings in a whole new light—and feel empowered to meet your deeper needs with curiosity, compassion, and freedom. 👉 If today’s episode resonated, share it with a friend who struggles with cravings and hit follow so you never miss an episode of Change Your Relationship with Food. Kyla Holley Director of the Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour To book a Discovery Session www.acfeb.com Join our comprehensive 6 week Change your Relationship with Food online course Join me here Need the Change your Relationship with Food Journal and Workbook by Kyla Holley? Then click here Buy from Amazon
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<p>Have you ever wondered why you crave chocolate late at night, salty chips after a stressful day, or sweets when you’re feeling low?</p> <p>In this episode of Change Your Relationship with Food, we dive into the psychology of cravings—and reveal the surprising truths about what your body and mind are really asking for.</p> <p>Instead of seeing cravings as “bad” or a lack of willpower, you’ll learn how to decode them as messages of wisdom. Together, we’ll explore:</p> <p>✨ The science behind cravings and your brain’s reward system ✨ Emotional roots of food cravings (stress, comfort, childhood conditioning) ✨ What common cravings really mean—beyond the food itself ✨ Practical tools to respond with compassion instead of guilt</p> <p>By the end of this episode, you’ll see your cravings in a whole new light—and feel empowered to meet your deeper needs with curiosity, compassion, and freedom.</p> <p>👉 If today’s episode resonated, share it with a friend who struggles with cravings and hit follow so you never miss an episode of Change Your Relationship with Food.</p> <p>Kyla Holley</p> <p>Director of the Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour</p> <p>To book a Discovery Session <a href='http://www.acfeb.com/'>www.acfeb.com</a></p> <p>Join our comprehensive 6 week Change your Relationship with Food online course</p> <p><a href='https://acfeb.thrivecart.com/change-your-relationship-with-food/'>Join me here</a></p> <p>Need the Change your Relationship with Food Journal and Workbook by Kyla Holley?</p> <p>Then click here <a href='https://www.amazon.com.au/Change-Your-Relationship-Journal-Workbook/dp/B0C91KG16R/ref=sr_1_3?crid=10KQQ6XS7PTA9&keywords=change+your+relationship+with+food&qid=1705448202&sprefix=change+your+rela%2Caps%2C241&sr=8-3'>Buy from Amazon</a></p>
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