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Eating For You
by Sallyanne Pisk
Are you eating for non-hunger or emotional reasons?The Eating for You Podcast will help you discover how to know yourself and your food to lead a healthy, sustainable way of life.Your host, Sallyanne Pisk, specialises in helping women end the dieting cycle and stop non-hunger and emotional eating habits for good. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Mindfulness Practitioner with over 30 years of experience.Listen in as she shares research, insights and conversations with experts about health, wellbeing and changing habits.Download your free resource https://eatingchecklist.com
Episodes
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Episode 187: Perimenopause Symptoms | Can Food and Lifestyle Help?
Can changing what you eat help with perimenopause symptoms such as poor sleep, hot flushes, mood swings, brain fog and low energy? With so much advice about foods to avoid, protein, carbohydrates and menopause superfoods, it can be difficult to know where to begin. In this episode, I explore…
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Episode 186: What to Expect Through Menopause | What Changed for Me
What does menopause really look like—and what happens after the symptoms begin to settle? For World Menopause Day, I’m sharing my own journey from perimenopause through to post-menopause. My first sign wasn’t one I expected, and over the following years I experienced disrupted sleep, mood…
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Episode 185: How to Stay Healthy Through the Seasons | Chinese Medicine & the Five Elements
Do you expect yourself to eat, move and live the same way every day of the year? Our needs aren't static. They change with the seasons, our activity, our energy, our age and what's happening in our lives. In this episode, Chinese Medicine practitioner Tania Grasseschi returns to explore the Five...
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Episode 184: Why You Feel Out of Control With Food (And What to Do Instead)
Do you ever feel out of control around certain foods? We often believe that restricting chocolate, chips, cake, bread or other favourite foods will help us eat less of them. But restriction can make a food feel even more important — leading to cravings, bargaining, guilt and that familiar…
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Episode 183: Does Mindful Eating Really Work? | Real Women’s Stories
Does mindful eating really work — or is it simply another eating technique that sounds good in theory? Perhaps you’ve tried slowing down, removing distractions or noticing your hunger and fullness, but didn’t feel that anything really changed. In this episode, I explore why mindful eating is much...
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Episode 182: How to Change Your Eating Habits | Start With This 3-Day Exercise
Want to change an eating habit? Before you decide what you need to stop, restrict or do differently, there’s something more useful you can do first: observe. In this episode, I introduce a simple 3-day mindful eating exercise to help you understand why, what, when and how you eat — without…
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Episode 181: Healthy Eating Without More Food Rules | Start With One Step
Want to eat healthier but feel overwhelmed by all the advice about what you should—and shouldn't—eat? With so much information about protein, carbohydrates, sugar, meal timing, fasting and supplements, it's easy to believe that healthier eating means changing everything. It doesn't. In this first...
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Episode 180: Still Thinking Like a Dieter? | What Creates Lasting Healthy Eating?
Many women stop dieting long before they stop thinking like a dieter. The food rules may be gone, but the thoughts often remain: "I've been good today." "I'll start again tomorrow." "I shouldn't have eaten that." In this episode of the Eating for You Podcast, I explore why letting go of...
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Episode 179: How Nasreen Stopped Starting Over With Food
Many women know what healthy eating looks like. The struggle isn't nutrition knowledge. It's getting stuck in the cycle of "I'll start tomorrow." This week I'm joined by my client, Nasreen, who shares her honest journey from years of gaining and losing the same 10 kilograms, emotional eating, and...
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Episode 178: How to Change Your Eating Habits: Pause Before You Eat
Changing your eating habits often sounds simple. Eat less chocolate. Stop snacking. Be more disciplined. But what if the real reason your eating habits haven't changed has nothing to do with knowing what to eat? In this episode of the Eating for You Podcast, I explore one of the biggest mistakes...
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Episode 177: Why You Keep Starting and Stopping Healthy Eating
This week we're exploring one of the biggest reasons healthy eating feels so difficult—not because you don't know what to eat, but because of the way you're thinking about change. Have you ever told yourself: • I'll start on Monday. • I've already blown it. • I may as well eat whatever I want…
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Episode 176: Is your digestion trying to tell you something?
What is your digestion trying to tell you? When we think about digestion, we often think about bloating, reflux or stomach discomfort. But what if digestion was about much more than your gut? In this episode, Chinese Medicine practitioner Tania Grasseschi and I explore how digestion influences…
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Episode 175: How Much Protein Do I Need?
Protein is everywhere right now. We're being encouraged to prioritise protein at every meal, choose high-protein snacks and aim for daily targets that can sometimes require protein powders, bars and supplements to achieve. But how much protein do you actually need? In this episode I explore why...
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Episode: 174 Why Can't I Stop Eating? | Food Cravings, Ultra-Processed Foods & Food Addiction
Have you ever wondered why you can't stop eating certain foods? Maybe it's chocolate after dinner, chips while watching TV, or biscuits you didn't even plan to eat. If you've ever blamed yourself or thought you simply lacked willpower, this episode may change the way you think about food. In this...
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Episode 173: What's the Best Exercise for Women Over 40? | Qigong and the Power of Gentle Movement
As women move through their 40s, perimenopause and beyond, many discover that the exercise routines that once worked no longer feel right. High-intensity workouts can leave us exhausted, while social media continues to promote quick fixes and unrealistic body transformation promises. In this...
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Episode 172: How to Stay Healthy This Winter (Eating Comfort Food)
As winter settles in, many women start asking the same questions. How do I avoid catching every cold going around? Why do I crave comfort food? Will I gain weight if I move less? And how can I stay healthy without feeling deprived? In this episode, Chinese medicine practitioner Tania Grasseschi...
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Episode 171: What’s Missing From Healthy Eating? With Jeffrey Siegel
Have you ever felt like you know what to eat but still struggle to do it consistently? In this Men’s Health Week special, I’m joined by men's wellness coach, Harvard teaching fellow, and author of Eating 2.0, Jeffrey Siegel. Together, we explore why healthy eating isn’t simply about willpower…
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Episode 170: Meditation Made Simple For Busy Women
Many women are curious about meditation but feel they can’t quiet their minds, don’t have enough time, or simply don’t know where to start. In this episode of The Eating for You Podcast, I welcome back yoga and meditation expert Malati Mehrish from Ananda in the Himalayas to answer the most…
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Episode 169: Healthy Eating on a Budget: Dietitian Tips for Real Life
In recognition of Dietitians Week Australia, I welcome Laureate Professor Clare Collins—one of Australia’s most respected leaders in nutrition science and dietetics—for a practical conversation about healthy eating that works in real life. With more than 40 years of experience, Clare shares...
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Episode 168: STOP DIETING: What's really driving your eating habits
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Why can’t I just stick to healthy eating?” You start the week feeling organised and motivated… but then life gets busy, stress creeps in, and suddenly it feels like you’ve fallen off track again. In this episode, in recognition of International No Diet Day…
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Episode 167: Why do I self-sabotage with food? (What's really going on)
Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why do I keep doing this? I know what healthy eating looks like… so why can’t I stick to it?” If that question feels familiar, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not the problem. In this episode, we gently unpack the idea of “self-sabotage” and...
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Episode 166: How to Stick to Healthy Eating (Without All-or-Nothing Thinking)
The women I work with who stick with healthy eating long term don’t do it perfectly—they’ve let go of all-or-nothing thinking and learned a more sustainable way to approach food. In this episode, I explore the common pattern that keeps many women stuck in cycles of starting over and why trying to...
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Episode 165: The Simple Habit That Changes How You Eat Forever
What if the habit that could transform your eating has nothing to do with what you eat—but how you eat? In this episode I explore one of the most overlooked reasons women feel out of control with food: eating with distraction. If you’ve ever: Eaten in front of the TV and still felt unsatisfied...
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Episode 164: Healthy Eating That Lasts — Backed by Science
Have you ever started eating “well”… only to feel like you’ve failed a few days later? In this World Health Day episode, I explore why healthy eating can feel so hard—and what the science actually says about creating habits that last. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of: trying to be “good,”...
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Episode 163: Can I Have a Chocolate Egg for Easter?
Easter is almost here… and with it often comes chocolate, temptation, guilt—and that familiar thought: “I’ll just eat it all on Sunday and get back on track on Monday.” In this gentle, reflective episode, I share a memorable conversation with a client who once asked me: “Can I have a chocolate…
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Episode 162: Autumn Is the Best Time to Strengthen Your Immune System
Did you know that if you want to stay well in winter, the real work begins in autumn? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, autumn is the season of the lungs and large intestines—and one of the most important times of year to strengthen your immune system naturally before cold and flu season arrives.…
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Episode 161: Eat More Greens Without Dieting (3 Simple Ways)
Going green for St Patrick’s Day ☘️ — but not in a blender smoothie kind of way. In Episode 161, I’m sharing three simple, realistic ways to eat more green vegetables so you can feel nourished, energised, and satisfied—without stress, restriction, or diet rules. We’ll cover why greens support gut...
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Episode 160: Ovarian Cancer Awareness: Nutrition, Lifestyle & Compassionate Care
In recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (Australia), I welcome back cancer dietitian and nutritionist Jane Freeman for an evidence-based and compassionate conversation about ovarian cancer and nutrition support. Jane shares why ovarian cancer symptoms can be subtle and easily...
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Episode 159: 5 Mindful Steps To Healthy Eating That Lasts
If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do with eating—start with good intentions and then it doesn’t last—this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I share the five mindful steps that support lasting change in eating habits, based on the Eating for You Changing Eating Habits Practice…
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Episode 158: Healthy Eating That Lasts: 10 Years of Eating for You
February marks 10 years since the launch of the Eating for You book, and in this special anniversary episode, I reflect on what I’ve learned from decades of supporting women to build healthier eating habits that truly last. This episode is both a celebration and a reassurance—for anyone who has...
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Episode 157: Why Weight Regain Happens After Weight Loss Medications
Weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are everywhere right now—and if you’re curious about them (or taking one), there’s nothing wrong with you. In Episode 157, as a non-diet, mindfulness-based dietitian, I unpack what the research shows about weight regain after stopping…
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Episode 156: How Do I Stick to Regular Exercise When Motivation Runs Out?
Ever start the year feeling motivated… then a few weeks later fall off the movement waggon? In Episode 156, I am joined by resident fitness and women’s health expert Angela Mills to unpack why motivation is unreliable—and what actually makes movement stick long-term. Together, we share practical,...
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Episode 155: Why Don’t New Year’s Food Resolutions Work—and What Works Instead?
Most food and eating New Year’s resolutions fail within the first couple of weeks—not because you lack motivation, but because they focus on outcomes (like weight loss or “being good”) instead of the real reasons you eat. In this first new episode for 2026, I explore a more sustainable approach:...
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Episode 154 Why You Can’t Say No to Food When You’re Not Hungry: What Really Helps
PODCAST Saying “no thanks” to food can feel harder than saying yes—especially during the festive season. In this episode of The Eating for You Podcast, I explore why it can feel almost impossible to say no to food when you’re not hungry, and how social pressure, diet talk and fear of missing out...
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Episode 153: Healthy Summer Eating: Chinese Medicine Tips To Stay Cool, Nourished And Off Diets
Do you automatically reach for icy drinks, ice cream and giant salads as soon as the weather heats up – then wonder why you feel heavy and your gut doesn’t feel great? In this episode of The Eating for You Podcast, I am joined again by Chinese medicine practitioner and Qigong teacher Tania...
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Episode 152: Discover What Caroline Achieved When She Stopped Dieting
After more than 50 years of on-and-off dieting, Caroline felt like a “hopeless case” with food. In this episode of The Eating for You Podcast, she shares how dieting from her teens, living with type 2 diabetes, and constant self-criticism damaged her relationship with food—and how mindful eating...
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Episode 151: Why Your Eating Goals Haven’t Worked Before: The step most women skip
Know what to do with your eating but feel like life keeps getting in the way? In this reflective episode of The Eating for You Podcast, I invite you to pause and gently look back on your year—not through the harsh lens of success vs failure, but through compassion, curiosity, and kindness. I…
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Episode 150: How to Eat Healthy and Mindfully While Travelling
Travelling doesn’t have to derail your healthy habits. In this episode, I share how to enjoy food while travelling at home and abroad—mindfully and without guilt. Learn to recognise hunger and fullness cues, balance rich foods with lighter meals, and plan ahead for hydration, nutrition, and food...
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Episode 149: Breast Cancer & Food: What to Eat or Skip, and What Actually Matters
Women often hear conflicting advice after a breast cancer diagnosis: cut out sugar, go keto, take this supplement, avoid that food. In this grounded, compassionate conversation, Sallyanne and internationally regarded cancer dietitian Jane Freeman cut through the noise and answer the most common...
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Episode 148: The REAL Cause of Hot Flushes and Belly Fat in Perimenopause
We are celebrating World Menopause Awareness Day with a special guest, Felicia Terlecki—former professional ballet dancer turned Pilates & dance teacher and founder of Pilates Powerhouse Party. In this episode, Felicia and I reframe midlife from “decline” to power with practical tools you can…
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Episode 147: Emotional Eating Solutions: Overcome Your Triggers
In this World Mental Health Day conversation, I welcome Accredited Practising Dietitian and credentialed eating-disorder dietitian Jacinta Sherlock (Dietetics Done Differently) to explore emotional and non-hunger eating—and why “knowing what to eat” isn’t the same as eating it. We unpack a...
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Episode 146: Salt, Seasonings, and Heart Health: Rethinking What’s on Your Plate
In this World Heart Day special, I am joined by Dr Rebecca Luong—Cardiometabolic Dietitian and co-founder of Heartful Flavours. Together, we unpack the hidden dangers of excess salt, why most of our sodium comes from processed foods, and how simple swaps can protect your heart without sacrificing...
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Episode 145: Finding Peace With Food And Body
This special episode of The Eating for You Podcast marks the International Day of Peace by bringing the focus inward—towards peace with food and our bodies. I share how judgement, guilt, and rigid food rules keep us trapped in an inner battle, and how mindful eating opens the door to freedom…
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Episode 144: From Food Restriction to Liberation: Janice’s Mindful Eating Journey
I am so thankful that Janice overcame her fear of public speaking to share her journey with food and eating on the Eating for You podcast. Former nurse Janice reflects on growing up on a farm, decades of shift work, and a lifetime of diets that never quite fit. In this candid chat, she shares the...
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Episode 143: Chinese Medicine Secrets for Spring: Mindful Eating, Movement, and Balance
In this episode of The Eating for You Podcast, I’m joined by Tania Grasseschi, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, acupuncturist, and Qigong teacher, to explore how to transition from winter to spring with ease. 🌸 We dive into the wisdom of Chinese medicine to understand how seasonal...
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Episode 142: Breaking the Stress–Eating Cycle: Mindful Strategies for Women
In this mini-workshop-style episode of The Eating for You Podcast, for Women’s Health Week, I explore how stress impacts eating habits and health—and what you can do to change it. You’ll learn: 💡 the hidden drivers of stress eating, 👣 why breaking tasks into small steps matters, and 🌸 how...
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Episode 141: Why Bone Health Matters More Than You Think—With Professor Belinda Beck
Did you know that what you do in your 20s, 40s, or 60s can shape the strength of your bones for life? In this special Healthy Bones Action Week episode, I’m joined by internationally respected bone health researcher, Professor Belinda Beck. We explore the surprising truths about osteoporosis, why...
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Episode 140: How to Stop Mindless Snacking—Without Guilt or Restriction
In Episode 140, I explore why we snack when we’re not hungry, how to shift from mindless to mindful snacking, and whether snacks can be a helpful part of your day. You’ll learn how to spot emotional, habitual, or environmental triggers, how to honour true hunger, and practical strategies for...
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Episode 139: Why Women Eat in Secret—And What Helps Them Stop
Secret eating often hides in silence and shame—but it’s more common than many women realise. In this reflective episode, I explore the deeper reasons why women eat in secret, what types of foods are typically involved, and how women can break free from this habit with compassion and mindfulness....
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Episode 138: Chocolate Without The Guilt—How to each chocolate and feel good about it
In this World Chocolate Day episode, I sit down with ethical chocolate maker Luke Spencer for a rich, behind-the-scenes look at chocolate—from bean to bar. Discover how to eat chocolate mindfully, the importance of quality over quantity, and how choosing ethical chocolate supports farmers,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you eating for non-hunger or emotional reasons?The Eating for You Podcast will help you discover how to know yourself and your food to lead a healthy, sustainable way of life.Your host, Sallyanne Pisk, specialises in helping women end the dieting cycle and stop non-hunger and emotional eating habits for good. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Mindfulness Practitioner with over 30 years of experience.Listen in as she shares research, insights and conversations with experts about health, wellbeing and changing habits.Download your free resource https://eatingchecklist.com
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