What if the very thing you’ve been relying on—restriction—is actually the reason you feel stuck in cycles of cravings and bingeing?

In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I dive into one of the most common questions I get: “If I stop restricting, won’t I just gain all the weight back?” I break down the nervous system’s role in food scarcity, why restriction gives certain foods “power” over us, and how shifting from scarcity to abundance can actually dissolve cravings and create true freedom.

By the end, you’ll see why releasing restriction doesn’t mean losing control—it means reclaiming your power. Listen to the full episode now and discover the freedom waiting for you beyond restriction.

Topics Covered:

• Why restriction triggers binge eating through the nervous system

• The counterintuitive truth about releasing weight without food rules

• Mind hunger vs. body hunger: how to spot the difference

• How restriction gives foods “power” (and how to break that power)

• Why abundance, not scarcity, is the key to food freedom

• The role of early childhood experiences in oral fixations and cravings

• How hypnotherapy helps uncover unconscious food triggers

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Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar). Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.

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Have you ever felt like no matter how much you “know” about nutrition, food still feels confusing, overwhelming, or even scary? I know that feeling deeply—because I’ve lived it. In this episode, I share my own journey of obsessing over diets, labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” and how that only fueled binge eating, cravings, and self-sabotage.

I’ll walk you through why the nervous system—not willpower—drives your eating patterns, and how shifting your language around food can help you calm cravings, reset your metabolism, and finally make peace with food.

Listen to the full episode to learn how to depolarize food and step into freedom—because this one mindset shift can completely transform your relationship with eating.

Topics Covered:

• Why food rules and constant dieting create confusion and fear around food

• How labeling foods “good” or “bad” triggers binge eating and cravings

• The role of the nervous system in protection mode vs. safety mode

• How to reframe food as “serving” or “not serving” you without guilt or shame

• The link between restriction, dopamine, and overeating

• Simple steps to depolarize food and calm your nervous system

🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!

Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).

Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.

👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes

Enjoy this gift from me to you 💛

• Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!

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Are you struggling with nighttime snacking that just won’t seem to go away, no matter how much discipline you use?

In this episode, I share why this pattern isn’t a discipline problem at all—it’s actually a nervous system issue. I open up about my own struggles with nighttime eating, the chaos of back-to-school stress, and why discipline alone only makes cravings worse. You’ll learn how your circadian rhythm, hormones, and nervous system play a huge role in nighttime eating—and more importantly, how to shift from protection mode into safety mode so the cravings naturally fade away.

Tune in now to learn how to finally stop nighttime snacking without relying on discipline or restriction!

Topics Covered:

• Why 90% of people I work with struggle with nighttime eating

• My personal story with nighttime snacking and why it was so hard to break

• The role of stress, schedules, and life transitions in triggering cravings

• How the circadian rhythm affects how your body processes food after 7pm

• The impact of nighttime eating on sleep quality and fat-storing hormones

• Why discipline and willpower don’t work long-term for breaking habits

• The connection between the nervous system, protection mode, and cravings

• How shifting into safety mode naturally reduces nighttime snacking

🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!

Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).

Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.

👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes

Enjoy this gift from me to you 💛

• Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!

• Join my Facebook Community here: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com

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• Want to go deeper? Visit www.makepeacewithfood.com to learn more!

• Share your biggest takeaway and tag me on social media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn

Are you really a binge eater—even if you don’t think you are?

Most people say “No, that’s not me” when I ask this question. But what if binge eating isn’t just what we’ve been taught to believe in school or the media? In this episode, I unpack what binge eating really means, the subtle forms it takes, and why so many of us resist identifying with it—even when it’s happening in our daily lives.

I’ll share how binge eating shows up as emotional eating, nighttime snacking, or even that “cheat meal” that turns into a cheat weekend. Most importantly, I’ll explain how these behaviors are rooted in the nervous system—and why no amount of dieting or willpower can fix them until we first reset our system from protection mode into safety mode.

Listen to the full episode to discover how to turn off the binge mechanism and finally make peace with food.

Topics Covered:

• Why most people resist the label “binge eater

• Redefining binge eating beyond the traditional definition

• The link between binge eating, emotional eating, and nighttime snacking

• How perfectionism, dieting, and restriction fuel binge behaviors

• Why binge eating is really a nervous system issue, not a food issue

• The first step to food freedom (hint: it’s not dieting or more discipline)

🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!

Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).

Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.

👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes

Enjoy this gift from me to you 💛

• Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!

• Join my Facebook Community here: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com

• Work with me: www.sherryshaban.com/transform

• Want to go deeper? Visit www.makepeacewithfood.com to learn more!

• Share your biggest takeaway and tag me on social media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn

What would happen if you replaced judgment with curiosity?

In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I dive into the transformative power of self-awareness and curiosity. I share how fear and control often drive our unwanted behaviors—like emotional eating or overeating—and how approaching challenges with curiosity opens the door to self-discovery and lasting change. You’ll hear why shifting from asking “how” to “who” can change everything about your growth journey, and how leaning into curiosity allows you to regulate your nervous system, release control, and create space for transformation.

Topics Covered:

• Why judgment and fear block personal growth
  
• The role of the nervous system in unwanted behaviors
  
• How curiosity fosters emotional regulation and self-awareness

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• • Replacing “how” with “who” to invite collaboration and guidance

  • Practical strategies to use curiosity as a tool for lasting change

  🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!

  Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).

  Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.

  👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes

  Enjoy this gift from me to you 💛

  • Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!

  • Join my Facebook Community here: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com

  • Work with me: www.sherryshaban.com/transform

  • Want to go deeper? Visit www.makepeacewithfood.com to learn more!

  • Share your biggest takeaway and tag me on social media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn
    

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I know that”?

In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I explore the three most dangerous words that can sabotage your growth, your healing, and even your relationship with food. These words might seem harmless, but they instantly shut down your ability to learn, absorb, and embody change.

Over my 25 years of coaching, I’ve seen how often people already “know” what to do to improve their health—but still can’t get the results they want. The truth is, knowing is not the same as embodying. And when we close ourselves off with “I know that,” we miss the exact lessons that could transform everything.

I’ll share why keeping an open mind allows us to hear familiar concepts in new, life-changing ways, how mentorship and coaching act as shortcuts to success, and why releasing the ego and surrendering to learning are essential for lasting transformation.

Tune in now to hear the full episode and challenge yourself to drop the phrase “I know that” so you can open the door to transformation.

Topics Covered"

• Why “I know that” is the ultimate self-sabotage phrase.
• The difference between knowing and embodying.
• How hearing the same lesson at different stages of life lands differently.
• Why hiring a coach can accelerate your growth and reveal blind spots.
• The importance of staying curious and open to new perspectives.

Have you ever tried intuitive eating and felt even more out of control around food?

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest misconceptions about intuitive eating—and why it often backfires when we’re stuck in protection mode. I share how our nervous system drives cravings, why appetite cues get disrupted, and the exact first step you must take before intuitive eating can truly work for you.

This is not about dieting. It’s not about willpower. It’s about safety, awareness, and learning to listen to the right cues from your body.

Tune in to hear the full conversation and start making peace with food today!

Topics Covered

• What intuitive eating really means (beyond the hashtag trend)

• How social media can mislead us about food freedom

• The role of appetite correction and why we lose touch with it

• Protection mode vs. safety mode in the nervous system

• How protection mode hijacks hunger and fullness signals

• Why diets and “just eating intuitively” don’t work long-term

• The first step to regaining control of food

• How to tell if your food choices are being driven by protection mode or safety mode

• Rebuilding a compassionate, fun, and free relationship with food

🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!

Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).

Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.

👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes

Enjoy this gift from me to you 💛

• Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!

• Join my Facebook Community here: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com

• Work with me: www.sherryshaban.com/transform

• Want to go deeper? Visit www.makepeacewithfood.com to learn more!

• Share your biggest takeaway and tag me on social media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn
  

Why do we keep struggling with weight—even when we’re doing “all the right things”?

In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I pull back the curtain on what’s really happening beneath weight fluctuations, emotional eating, and food cravings. Hint: it’s not about discipline, willpower, or self-control. Instead, it’s about our nervous system and our ability (or inability) to sit with the emotions that drive us to self-sabotage.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of losing and gaining 20, 30, or even 50 pounds over and over again, this episode will give you a new perspective—and tools—to finally break free.

Topics Covered:

0:00 Understanding Weight Struggles and Emotional Eating

0:59 Make Peace With Food and Embrace Your True Self

2:22 Understanding True Weight Struggles Beyond Normal Fluctuations

3:53 Understanding Emotional Eating and the Nervous System

4:26 Understanding Emotions Without Blaming Parents or Circumstances

5:32 Understanding Emotions Through Energy Waves

6:02 Understanding Emotional Triggers Behind Compulsive Overeating

7:36 Coping With Loss and Its Impact on Health

8:59 Understanding and Embracing Emotions to Break Overeating Cycles

10:44 Harnessing Breathwork to Manage Emotions and Restore Calm

12:06 Understanding the Root Causes of Unwanted Eating Behaviors

12:46 Join the Journey to Food Freedom and Fitness Love

🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!

Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).

Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.

👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixes

Enjoy this gift from me to you 💛

• Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!

• Join my Facebook Community here: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com

• Work with me: www.sherryshaban.com/transform

• Want to go deeper? Visit www.makepeacewithfood.com to learn more!

• Share your biggest takeaway and tag me on social media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn