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We often talk about listening to hunger and fullness cues as though it’s simple - as though we just need to “tune in.” But for many people, especially those with a history of dieting, trauma, or inconsistent caregiving, hunger and fullness can actually feel unsafe. Learning to eat intuitively...

Halloween is upon us, and even if you don’t have little ones to think about, you might feel a familiar tension. Is the real "Fright Night" not the spooky décor, but the thought of all that chocolate suddenly filling your home? Perhaps you're worried about not trusting yourself around a big stash...

We all have moments when food feels like the only thing that helps. Your chest may feel tight, your thoughts won’t slow down, and before you know it, you’re in the kitchen reaching for something - anything - to take the edge off. If you’ve ever eaten in response to anxiety and then felt regret...

There are several overlapping reasons why sweet cravings can appear right after a meal, even when you’re not hungry. Understanding them can help you respond to your body with curiosity and compassion and perhaps greater attunement - not guilt. 1. Reward circuitry and learned association If you’ve...

Eating is often an attempt at regulating our nervous system. When we’re in a fight-or-flight state - anxious, angry, frustrated, or tense - we might eat as a way to calm ourselves when we can’t safely express anger, fear, or distress. Perhaps those around us don’t make space for our feelings, don’t...