Make Peace With Food

Did you know that regulating your nervous system can be the key to overcoming self-sabotage, transforming your metabolism, and making peace with food? In today’s episode of the Make Peace with Food Podcast, we will focus on understanding how self-sabotage, negative self-talk, and fear shape our lives. I discuss how crucial it is to regulate the nervous system, which helps shift us from a state of...

What if it’s not a lack of willpower holding you back but your body’s way of trying to protect you? In this episode, we dive into why you self-sabotage, how negative self-talk creeps in, and what it really means to regulate your emotions. With everything I’ve learned over the years in health and fitness, I’ve come to see that willpower isn’t the real issue— fear is. But not fear in the way you usu...

Did you know that your childhood experiences and unconscious beliefs shape your relationship with food? In this episode, we dive deep into emotional regulation and those sneaky unconscious beliefs that often trace back to childhood. I’m joined by two incredible guests, Lucy and Sandra, who open up about their personal journeys and the emotional layers tied to their relationship with food. We talk...

Ever feel like you’re getting in your own way, no matter how badly you want to change? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you. Today, I’m getting real about the mindset traps that keep us stuck—like negative self-talk, old habits, and that pressure to “fix” ourselves overnight. We’re talking about what it really takes to create lasting change, especially when it comes to weight, self-worth,...

" Fear is actually a beautiful, wonderful emotion that we have; it's so important to have fear .” - Sherry Shaban In this episode of Make Peace with Food , I take you on a deep dive into the unconscious beliefs that shape our health, habits, and relationship with food. Together, we explore how emotional eating, subconscious programming, and even childhood experiences influence the way we show up f...

"It's not a matter of discipline that's actually keeping you away from achieving your health loss goals. It is your nervous system." - Sherry Shaban In this episode, we will dive deep into rewiring the subconscious patterns that shape our eating habits and other challenging behaviors. I’ll be sharing personal stories and insights to help you understand how childhood experiences i...

“Our gut is referred to as the second brain, for a reason; it plays a massive role in regulating our emotions and energy." - Sherry Shaban Have you ever wondered why stress, emotions, and even past experiences can impact your digestion and overall health? In this episode, I talk about how our gut and brain are closely connected. Our emotions and thoughts are tied to how our body feels and how it d...

"Every single thought that you have creates chemistry in the body." - Sherry Shaban Have you ever wondered why, despite all your efforts, lasting weight loss feels out of reach? In this episode, we’re talking about the real reasons why so many of us struggle with our metabolism and weight — and it has nothing to do with just counting calories. I’ll break down how stress, hormones, and an...

“Your transformation, your healing, your journey actually begins in the mind, which means it begins with something as simple as your thoughts." - Sherry Shaban Welcome back to the Make Peace with Food podcast! In this episode, we’ll uncover the two most important hormones responsible for fat storage — and trust me, understanding these two is a game-changer. Managing them is key to influencing all...

"Releasing weight and achieving health is about regulating your nervous system first." - Sherry Shaban Did you know that unresolved stress and trauma can keep your nervous system stuck in Protection Mode, driving emotional eating, binge eating, and self-sabotage?  Join me on this episode as we explore how your nervous system shapes your behaviors around food and self-care. If you’ve ever...

“ The more that you are noticing there's that negative self talk going on, you're in protection mode. If that negative self talk is not there, you're in safety mode.” - Sherry Shaban Have you ever found yourself skipping meals as a way to "make up" for overindulging? I’ve been there too. For years, I thought intermittent fasting and strict dieting were the answers—until I realized they were keepin...

In this minisode, I’m sharing something that completely changed the way I approach transformation—real, lasting change isn’t just about hitting a goal, like losing weight. It’s about becoming the version of you who can sustain that success. For years, I secretly struggled with self-sabotaging patterns around food, and the more I restricted my diet or plan, the more I would spiral. It wasn’t until...

“You need to get more in tune with what actually serves you.” Sherry Shaban In this episode, I’ll share with you the complexities of emotional and binge eating—especially how restrictive dieting can wreak havoc on the nervous system. I’ll be sharing the second step in my seven-step process to calm cravings: making all foods neutral. Through my own experiences with food obsession and emotional eati...

How breaking free from destructive cycles opens the door to a life of freedom and fulfillment? In this episode, I take you on a journey of self-discovery and emotional mastery, exploring the powerful connection between food, emotions, and overall life satisfaction. I dive deep into how making peace with food can lead to transformative changes in every area of life. We talk about the importance of...

" Your first step to calming the craving is to stop restricting” - Sherry Shaban In today’s episode, I reveal the powerful connection between our eating habits and the nervous system. If you've ever struggled with binge eating or felt trapped in a cycle of unwanted food behaviors, you're not alone—I’ve been there too. My own journey of overcoming binge eating, backed by years of experience in fitn...

Have you ever wondered why you keep falling into the same self-sabotaging patterns, no matter how hard you try to break free? In this minisode, I explore four powerful categories of negative thought loops: birth trauma, parental disapproval syndrome, the unconscious death urge, and those sneaky, everyday negative thoughts that hold us back. These patterns can fuel anxiety, fear, and self-doubt, ke...

“I've been able to pull myself out of that fight or flight and calm my nervous system down and get back to feeling like me again.” - Paige Koehne If you've ever struggled with restrictive dieting or felt trapped in a binge-restrict cycle, this conversation is for you! In this episode, I welcome Paige Koehne to discuss how she transformed her relationship with food and how Make Peace with F...

"If we can intuitively connect with our body, then we’ll know which foods are right for us.” In this episode, I discuss how the nervous system controls self-sabotaging behaviors like binge and emotional eating. I share my journey—from overcoming a major back injury to transforming lives in the fitness industry—showing why true health isn’t about dieting or discipline but about regulating the nervo...

In this minisode of Make Peace with Food Podcast, let’s meet Melody, a remarkable individual who has transformed her life by shifting her focus from dieting to working on her nervous system. As she shares her inspiring journey, Melody explains how addressing her underlying emotional triggers has been a game-changer, leading to sustained personal growth and wellness. Her story is a testament to the...

"Living with intention empowers you to make decisions sooner rather than later." — John Diggs Join me today in this episode of the Make Peace with Food podcast as I connect with John Diggs, a former professional football player turned motivational speaker and mind-mapping expert. Mind mapping has the transformative power of gaining clarity, emotional regulation, and decision-making, espe...

It’s not just food and exercise that’s affecting your metabolism. Addressing stored trauma and balancing hormones like insulin and cortisol are essential steps for transforming your body into an efficient fat burner.  And speeding up a sluggish metabolism.  In this minisode, I revealed the common misconceptions about aging and weight gain, empowering you to reclaim control over your health and wel...

"Health is the biggest asset we have." -Hannah Went In this engaging episode of Make Peace with Food podcast, I welcome Hannah, an expert in the field of epigenetics, to discuss the revolutionary impact of epigenetics on health and aging. With both a personal and professional connection to the world of medicine, Hannah shares her insights into how understanding epigenetic markers can empower indiv...

Did you know that 95% of dieters regain their weight within a year? Regardless of which diet it - paleo, keto, calorie and macro tracking or even the vegan diet, statistics show that the weight will come right back on. In today’s minisode I’m going to share with you exactly why this happens and what you can do to make sure that this never applies to you. And by the way, you can still join me in th...

"The number on that scale does not determine our self-worth." - Lisa Dahl Welcome to the Make Peace with Food show! Today, we are going to deep dive into some common misconceptions and misunderstandings around what it means to be an intuitive eater and what it means to be comfortable at every size. I am joined by Lisa Dahl, an intuitive eating and body image health coach, who has dedicat...

In this Minisode of Make Peace with Food. I discuss the topic of binge eating and explore new perspectives on understanding and overcoming it. You’ll learn the true definition of binge eating and more importantly, understand that it’s actually a nervous system issue. During today’s conversation, I’ll also give you practical insights into how the nervous system influences your relationship with foo...