Why Dieting Broke Your Hunger Cues—Reconnecting with Intuitive Eating

Did you know dieting can actually disconnect you from your body’s natural hunger signals?In this episode, I’m opening up about my personal journey with dieting—and how the constant noise of diet culture led me down a path of confusion, emotional eating, and disconnection from my body.We live in a world where we’re told what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat… and yet, so many of us feel more lost than ever. I share how these mixed messages impacted my relationship with food—and how I eventually found my way back to intuitive eating and self-trust.I’ll break down how dieting messes with our instincts, why it triggers stress and binge eating, and how you can start healing by tuning back in to your body.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still feel stuck, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with powerful mindset shifts and practical steps to rebuild a healthy, lasting relationship with food—without the guilt, shame, or rigid rules.Topics Covered:Introduction to Dieting and Intuitive EatingNatural Body Signals and Childhood Eatingmpact of Societal Influence on Eating HabitsConfusion and Rules Around DietingEmotional Triggers and Eating BehaviorsPersonal Struggles with Dieting and Binge EatingAddressing Emotional Triggers as the SolutionReady to Break the Cycle of Cravings and Emotional Eating—for Good?Download your FREE copy of The Hormone Reset: Rewire Your Cravings, Regulate Your Body, and Reclaim Peace With Food today.This isn’t another willpower pep talk. It’s a science-backed guide that shows you how to reset your hormones, calm your nervous system, and finally feel safe in your body again—so the cravings no longer control you.Learn the real reason your body is stuck in survival modeDiscover why you're eating when you’re “not even hungry”Use simple strategies to balance hormones, increase satiety, and feel like you again👉 Grab your free guide now and start your reset.100% free. No spam. Just science, strategy, and self-compassion.Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!Join my Facebook Community here: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with me: www.sherryshaban.com/transformWant to go deeper? Visit www.makepeacewithfood.com to learn more!Share your biggest takeaway and tag me on social media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn