As we continue this series on hunger, we're turning to a foundational truth - your relationship with hunger begins in childhood.

Today I'm joined by Lisa Smith of The Peaceful Parent to explore how we can help our children learn to listen to their bodies and develop a trusting relationship with hunger so that they won't end up looking to outside sources to figure out when, what, and how much to eat.

Not a parent? This conversation provides valuable insights on your own relationship with hunger and how it might have been influenced by your childhood.

Tune in to discover:

• how the development of your brain impacts your food choices
• how your relationship with hunger is influenced from an early age
• practical tips to help your child navigate food choices
• encouragement that your relationship with hunger can change

Click here to learn more from Lisa about becoming a Peaceful Parent.

Missed the first episode in the Hunger Series?

What is Your Relationship with Hunger? Listen to the Episode HERE

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

Welcome to a powerful new series exploring hunger in a way you may never have heard before. If you've ever feared hunger, tried to control it, or lost touch with it completely, this episode will change how you think about this fundamental body signal.

What You'll Discover:

• Why hunger has become the "enemy" for so many people

• The real reason your hunger signals feel chaotic or unpredictable

• How to start rebuilding trust with hunger

• Why respect is the key to healing your relationship with hunger

Ready to discover what your hunger is really trying to tell you? This series will guide you from confusion to clarity, from fear to freedom.

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

Today's episode is a powerful conversation with Jan Winhall, an expert who's revolutionizing how we understand addiction, trauma, and healing. If you've ever felt trapped in cycles of behavior you can't seem to break, if you've struggled with food, substances, or any pattern that seems to control you, this episode is going to change everything.

Jan walks you through her groundbreaking Felt Sense Polyvagal Model - a compassionate, body-centered approach that doesn't just label you as 'disordered', but understands your experiences as intelligent adaptations. We'll explore how your nervous system works, why you do what you do, and most importantly, how healing is absolutely possible.

Tune in to discover:

• Why addiction is an intelligent survival response, not a personal failure
• How your nervous system drives behaviors like binge eating and self-sabotage
• The critical role of safety in breaking destructive cycles
• Practical first steps to reconnect with your body and begin healing

Get ready for an incredibly validating, science-backed conversation that will help you see yourself and your struggles with new eyes. Jan Winhall is about to show us that our bodies aren't the enemy - they're actually trying to protect us.

(Warning: there is mention of incest in this episode. No details are shared, but if this is a sensitive topic for you, please take care of yourself.)

Want to dive deeper into Jan's teachings? Join her Felt Sense Polyvagal Book Study Series starting July 30th. Find out more and sign up here.

References Mentioned:

Jan Winhall

Arielle Schwartz

The Polyvagal Institute

The International Focusing Institute

Previous Podcasts Mentioned:

How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About Your Secret Eating

The Power of Co-Regulation

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.