Why You Don’t Know What You Need (And Why Intuitive Eating Feels So Hard)

Why do you feel out of control with food at night—even when you’ve “done everything right” during the day?In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common and confusing experiences I see in my work as a binge eating therapist: the moment the day ends, everything catches up, and food becomes the answer.If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t even know what I need—I just want something,” this episode will help you understand why.Inside this episode, I walk you through: Why intuitive eating can feel difficult or unclear  The deeper reason you don’t know what your body needs  How cultural conditioning (people-pleasing, productivity, and diet culture) disconnects you from your internal cues  Why nighttime eating isn’t a lack of willpower—but a sign of disconnection and depletion  The difference between thoughts, emotions, and body sensations  A simple, practical way to begin reconnecting with yourself in those moments One of the biggest shifts I want you to take from this episode is this:You’re not out of control with food—you’ve just had very little practice being connected to yourself.If you’re working toward intuitive eating but feel stuck in cycles of restriction, overeating, or being “good all day and losing control at night,” this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on beneath the surface.🔗 Free ResourceIf you find yourself in that moment where you can’t tell whether you’re actually hungry or something else is going on, I created a free guide to help:👉 When You Can’t Tell If You’re Really Hungry (Flowchart)This simple tool walks you step-by-step through how to pause, check in with your body, and respond to what you truly need—without relying on rules or willpower.🎟️ Join a room of like-minded women - Save your seat for the One Body to Love Retreat — www. meredithmackenzie.ca/retreatOne Body to Love 10-Week Intuitive Eating Program💻 Book a Connection CallWebsite - www.meredithmackenzie.caInstagram - @Dr.MeredithMackenzieFacebook - Meredith MacKenzie Coaching Pinterest - pinterest.com/drmeredithmackenzieYoutube - @Dr.MeredithMackenzie