Lose Your Cravings Podcast with Keysa Amaro

In this episode, we explore why so many of us approach change by trying to fix what we believe is "wrong" with ourselves—and why that mindset often keeps us stuck. We unpack how our brain's negativity bias, our innate desire to belong, and years of exposure to diet culture have taught us to see our bodies and eating habits as problems to solve. Instead of chasing perfection through restriction and...

In this episode, we unpack the myth that nutrition is complicated and explore how diet culture profits from keeping us confused about food. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, strict food rules, calorie counting, or the endless stream of diets promising to solve all your problems, you're not alone. In this episode, we dive into how diet culture creates confusion so it...

Have you ever downloaded a guide, listened to a podcast, attended a workshop, or saved a post about cravings, emotional eating, or body image—only to never actually put the information into practice? In this episode, we explore the difference between consuming information and creating real change. While learning can inspire us, lasting transformation comes from taking action and consistently pract...

In this episode of the Lose Your Cravings, we take a deep dive into the return of the “skinny trend” and explore how shifting beauty standards continue to shape women’s relationships with their bodies, food, and self-worth. From the rise of GLP-1 medications and ultra-thin celebrity culture to fashion trends, capitalism, patriarchy, and the ever-changing “ideal” female body throughout history, thi...

In this episode, we explore the powerful shift from outcome-based goals—like hitting a certain number on the scale or achieving a specific result—to process-based goals that focus on the daily actions within your control. While outcome goals can feel motivating, they often lead to pressure, perfectionism, and feelings of failure when the result isn’t achieved, even when meaningful progress is made...

In this episode of Lose Your Cravings , we explore the powerful difference between intuition and fear—and why understanding this distinction is key to healing your relationship with food and your body. You’ll learn how intuition shows up as a calm, steady inner knowing, while fear tends to be loud, urgent, and rooted in control or “what if” thinking. We’ll talk about how years of dieting and exter...

In this episode of the Lose Your Cravings podcast, I share two very different experiences with the exact same situation: eating ice cream from a carton at home after a long day. In the first story, the pull of diet culture, food guilt, and an all-or-nothing mindset leads to a cycle of inner conflict, overeating, and shame. In the second, the same moment unfolds with awareness, self-check-ins, and...

In this episode of the Lose Your Cravings Podcast , we explore what it truly means to care for your body without trying to shrink it, especially in a culture shaped by diet trends, fitness pressure, and unrealistic pop culture ideals. For women struggling with body image and emotional eating, shifting away from weight loss as the main goal can feel deeply challenging—but also incredibly freeing. W...

In this episode, we unpack the familiar “diet starts Monday” mindset and why it keeps so many women stuck in cycles of cravings, overeating, and starting over. Rather than a lack of willpower, this reset mentality is revealed as a learned response to diet culture’s all-or-nothing thinking, which teaches us that mistakes mean failure and that control is the solution. This episode gently explores ho...

In this episode, we explore the Everest Effect as a compassionate, non-diet framework for healing your relationship with food. Using the metaphor of climbing Mount Everest, we normalize the ups and downs of working with cravings, emotional eating, bingeing, and body image—showing why progress is never a straight line. Periods of feeling grounded and using tools to sit with cravings are part of the...

Meal planning doesn’t have to feel like another diet rule you’re failing to follow. In this episode of Lose Your Cravings , we explore the key mindset differences between diet meal prepping and non-diet meal prepping—and why traditional planning often fuels cravings, guilt, and body frustration instead of easing them. You’ll learn how a non-diet approach to meal planning can support nourishment, s...

In this episode of the Lose Your Cravings Podcast , we explore the powerful difference between allowing emotions and reacting to them , and how this skill can gently transform cravings, emotional eating, and everyday stress—from a non-diet perspective .  You’ll learn how reacting is a natural nervous system response meant to stop discomfort, why it shows up in many areas of life (not just wit...

In this episode, we explore why choosing compassion is one of the most powerful tools for reducing cravings and emotional eating.  You’ll learn how compassion shifts you out of the all-or-nothing mindset and helps you build trust with yourself around food. We’ll talk about why judgment fuels overeating—and how curiosity and kindness create real change.  You’ll also get a simple, practica...

In this episode of the Lose Your Cravings Podcast, Keysa dives into the tender and often overlooked experience of Body Grief —the emotional process of mourning the “ideal body” we’ve been taught to chase through years of dieting and self-criticism.  She explores the paradox of letting go—how freedom and sadness can coexist—and offers gentle guidance on how to honor the grief without rushing t...

In this episode of the Lose Your Cravings Podcast , Keysa helps you rethink cravings — not as a sign of weakness or lack of control, but as meaningful messages from your body and emotions. You’ll learn how to break free from the guilt-craving-overeating cycle, build emotional intelligence, and approach your cravings with curiosity and compassion.  Keysa shares practical tools to pause before...

In this episode of the Lose Your Cravings Podcast , I share the wisdom of the Fall Equinox — a sacred moment of balance, release, and renewal . Drawing from my experience as a yoga teacher , along with theological insights and yoga philosophy. I explore how this seasonal shift mirrors the natural cycles of life, body, and emotions . Together, we’ll reflect on what nature teaches us about letting g...

When it comes to emotional eating, we often focus on our own feelings—identifying them, allowing them, and finding healthier ways to respond. But what about the emotions we pick up from others? In this episode of Lose Your Cravings , Keysa dives into the overlooked role of carrying other people’s stress, anger, guilt, and disappointment—and how taking on emotions that aren’t yours can quietly fuel...

In this episode of Lose Your Cravings , we’re diving into the belief many women carry: “I can’t trust myself around food.”  If you’ve ever felt out of control, like once you start eating you just can’t stop, you’re not alone—and it’s not because you’re broken or lack willpower. It’s the result of years of diet culture, restriction, and the all-or-nothing mindset around food.  Together, w...

In this episode of Lose Your Cravings , we dive into the world of Intuitive Eating—what it really means, why it can feel scary if you’ve been stuck in diet culture, and how to move through the fears that come with letting go of strict food rules.  We’ll explore common concerns like “I’ll eat all the food,” “I won’t be able to control myself,” or “I’ll gain a ton of weight,” and reframe them t...

In this episode of Lose Your Cravings , Keysa dives into the powerful truth that life will bring hard moments — but you get to choose which “hard” you face.  She explores the two common paths for women struggling with emotional eating and cravings: staying in the cycle of guilt, shame, and feeling out of control around food, or leaning into the discomfort of feeling emotions without numbing t...

In this episode of the Lose Your Cravings Podcast , Keysa explores why reducing your cravings is a journey—not a race.  From a compassionate, non-diet perspective, she breaks down how cravings are messages from your body, not problems to fix. You’ll learn why quick-fix approaches don’t work, how curiosity and self-trust can transform your relationship with food, and what it means to make prog...

In this episode of Lose Your Cravings , we explore why stress eating happens—not just from a place of habit, but from the powerful biological and emotional forces at play. You’ll learn how stress affects your brain and body, why food becomes a go-to comfort, and how this cycle can be gently interrupted without shame or restriction. We even reframe stress itself—because not all stress is bad, and u...

In this episode of the Lose Your Cravings Podcast , we dive into what really happens after overeating—from the physical discomfort to the emotional wave of guilt and shame.  You'll learn how to pause with compassion, care for your body without punishment, and shift your self-talk from criticism to curiosity. This is not about fixing or making up for anything—it’s about learning, supporting yo...

In this episode of Lose Your Cravings Podcast , we explore the subtle but powerful difference between the physical sensations of overeating and the emotional weight of food guilt . You'll learn how to recognize your body's true cues, how thoughts and self-talk can distort your eating experience, and how to respond with self-compassion rather than criticism. Through personal reflection, mindfulness...