Stop Calling Foods Good or Bad—Here’s Why

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!

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