Did you know dieting can actually disconnect you from your body’s natural hunger signals? In this episode, I’m opening up about my personal journey with dieting—and how the constant noise of diet culture led me down a path of confusion, emotional eating, and disconnection from my body. We live in a world where we’re told what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat… and yet, so many of us feel more lost than ever. I share how these mixed messages impacted my relationship with food—and how I eve...
Jul 11, 2025•9 min•Season 3Ep. 43
What if the real reason you're stuck isn't your diet—but a hidden pattern in your metabolism you've never been taught to decode? In this episode of the Make Peace With Food podcast, I dive into something that’s changed everything for me and so many of my clients: understanding your Metabolic Blueprint . I break down what it is, why yours is completely unique, and how decoding it can finally bring peace to your relationship with food. I’ll walk you through a step-by-step process to reset your hor...
Jul 08, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 42
In this week's episode of the podcast, I reveal how to pair and regroup meals in a way that works with your hormones. So you cut the cravings and need to snack all day long. You’ll also learn why there's no one-size-fits-all approach to food, how constant restriction can backfire, and how your mind-body connection is the biggest player in hunger, fat storage, and real, lasting change. Topics Covered: Understanding Hormonal Responses to Food Beyond Traditional Diets Understanding Insulin's Role i...
Jun 30, 2025•48 min•Season 3Ep. 40
What if the real reason you’re stuck with cravings, stress, and stubborn weight has nothing to do with willpower—and everything to do with one master hormone? I used to think calorie counting and intense workouts were the answer. But after hitting rock bottom with chronic back pain and burnout, I discovered what was really keeping my body stuck in survival mode. If your body isn’t responding the way it used to, this episode will help you understand why—and how to finally reset. Topics Covered: T...
Jun 26, 2025•51 min•Season 3Ep. 39
What if your cravings had nothing to do with food—and everything to do with your mind ? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real reasons we struggle with food, cravings, and stubborn weight gain—and trust me, it’s not because you’re lacking willpower. I reveal why true, lasting health starts in the mind, not in your meal plan. I share how our thoughts, stress hormones, and emotional patterns quietly shape our eating habits—and how to break free from the cycle of overeating and g...
Jun 23, 2025•15 min•Season 3Ep. 38
What if your cravings had nothing to do with food, and everything to do with your mind? In this episode, I’m diving deep into the real reason why so many of us struggle with food, cravings, and stubborn weight—and no, it’s not about willpower. I’m breaking down why true health doesn’t start with a diet or a workout plan—it starts in the mind. You’ll hear me unpack how our thoughts, habits, and even our hormones all work together (or against us) when it comes to our relationship with food. I shar...
Jun 19, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 37
What if the real reason you feel stuck isn’t a lack of willpower—but a mindset wired for protection instead of transformation? In this episode, Louise and I explore why real, lasting change doesn’t come from willpower alone—it comes from being system-focused . We dive into how nervous system regulation, mindset, and internal alignment are essential for transformation in any area of life: health, relationships, and self-worth. I open up about what it takes to ignore external noise and connect wit...
Jun 15, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 36
What if changing the story you tell yourself could transform your identity—and your life? In this episode, we talk about something we all deal with—how we see ourselves, and how the stories we tell ourselves shape who we are. Our guest shares real-life experiences and expert knowledge to show how things like childhood memories and social pressure can affect our identity and daily choices. The conversation highlights how powerful our thoughts and words are. Backed by neuroscience, we learn that t...
Jun 12, 2025•26 min•Season 3Ep. 35
In this episode, I will share the topics of self-empowerment and personal transformation that are close to my heart. We explore the ways we often self-sabotage, the incredible power of our identity, and the importance of self-giving in our journey toward growth and healing. I share an honest and introspective look at the stories we tell ourselves—how these narratives can either hold us back or become the very fuel we need for true transformation. This conversation is about more than just fitness...
Jun 09, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Are you ready to break free from diet rules and build a healthier, lasting relationship with food? In this inspiring episode, Sherry shares her journey of breaking free from diet culture and shows how mindset plays a powerful role in creating real, lasting change. She talks about her anti-diet approach and why shifting from "I can't eat that" to "I don't want that" can help you build a healthy relationship with food. Sherry also explains how listening to your body is more important than followin...
Jun 05, 2025•36 min•Season 3Ep. 33
What if small, intentional daily changes could unlock lasting health and transform your mindset forever? In this episode, Sherry shares the powerful story of how her personal struggles became the driving force behind her passion for helping others reclaim their health and vitality. She opens up about her journey from victimhood to empowerment, embracing transformative life changes that now guide her mission. The conversation dives deep into practical, sustainable strategies for improving health—...
Jun 02, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Are your eating habits actually a response to emotions buried since childhood? In this episode, Sherry talks about why we sometimes eat when we’re not really hungry—especially when we’re feeling emotional. She explains how habits from childhood can show up in our eating today and how understanding those patterns can help us feel better, inside and out. You’ll also learn how your gut health is connected to your emotions, and how taking care of both can help you build a healthier relationship with...
May 27, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Are your eating habits driven by stress and restriction—or guided by safety, self-love, and true nourishment? In this episode, Sherry talks about how our nervous system affects the way we eat and take care of ourselves. She explains the shift from Protection Mode (where we feel stressed or unsafe) to Safety Mode (where we feel calm and in control), and why that shift is so important for healthy habits. Instead of using food and exercise as a form of punishment, Sherry encourages us to choose a m...
May 26, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 30
If you feel like you’ve tried everything to stop overeating, your nervous system might be the missing piece. In this episode, Sherry Shaban talks about how living in a fast-paced world—and carrying around unresolved trauma—can throw our nervous system out of balance. This can show up in ways like emotional eating, using substances to cope, or avoiding difficult feelings Sherry explains how our childhood experiences and the pressure to keep up with life can affect how we deal with stress. She sha...
May 22, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 29
What if the key to healing your relationship with food isn’t in what you eat—but in how your nervous system responds to emotion? In this episode, I share the root causes of disordered eating, beyond the outdated "eat less, move more" mindset that diet culture continues to push. Drawing from my background in personal training, osteopathy, and athletic therapy, I explore how true healing begins with regulating the nervous system. You'll learn why emotional states like fear, anger, and sadness are ...
May 20, 2025•56 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Did you know your menstrual cycle is deeply connected to your nervous system—and can even influence your healing? In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Leslie Draffen, and wow—what a powerful conversation. Leslie brings such a unique perspective, blending her deep knowledge of the nervous system with the wisdom of the menstrual cycle. We dove into her personal story—how she went from a career in TV journalism, filled with anxiety and shame, to becoming a women's somatic c...
May 15, 2025•56 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Are your cravings trying to tell you something deeper than hunger? In this episode, I’m sharing a different perspective on dieting—one that goes way beyond just calories and restriction. I dive into the emotional and psychological side of things—because let’s be real, it’s not just about what we eat, but why we eat. I talk about how our emotional state can trigger things like cravings, binge eating, or that constant on-again, off-again cycle with food. This isn’t just about willpower—it's about ...
May 12, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 26
How do life's challenges trigger emotional eating, and what practical strategies can help break the cycle for lasting change? Welcome to an insightful discussion on why life's challenges often get in the way of our nutrition goals. I’ll be talking about how things like sickness, injury, or stressful work situations can trigger unwanted eating habits. We’ll explore the science behind why you reach for comfort foods and cravings when life feels overwhelming. I’ll also explain how your emotions aff...
May 08, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Are you ready to uncover the emotional triggers behind your eating habits and shift from protection mode to safety mode for lasting weight loss? In this episode, I dive into emotional eating patterns, where I break down the automatic behaviors behind binge eating and late-night snacking. I talk about the psychology of cravings and share practical tips to help you regain control over your eating habits by recognizing and addressing emotional triggers. This episode is all about empowering you to o...
May 05, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 24
What if your cravings aren’t about food at all? In this episode, I dive into how intuitive eating can truly change your relationship with food. I talk about why regulating your nervous system is key to letting go of cravings and emotional eating—not through willpower, but by creating a sense of safety in your body. I walk you through seven powerful steps to help you build a healthy, peaceful connection with food. One of the biggest shifts? Planning your meals not to restrict yourself, but to eas...
May 01, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Ever wonder why you keep reaching for food, even when you're not hungry? In this episode, I open up about the deeper layers of emotional and unwanted eating — the stuff we usually try to avoid or push down. I talk about how being curious (instead of judging ourselves) can really help us understand what's actually going on beneath the cravings. I share how your nervous system, the culture you grow up in, and even past experiences all come together to shape the way you eat. It's not just about wil...
Apr 28, 2025•55 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Did you know that 95% of diets fail because they ignore the root causes of cravings? Join me for this episode of the Make Peace with Food podcast, where I’m diving deep into why cravings happen and how diet culture might actually be making them worse. In this episode, I’m not talking about the usual “just use more willpower” kind of advice. Instead, I explain how cravings are connected to the way our biology, mind, and environment work together—and why diets almost always fail (only 5% of people...
Apr 24, 2025•59 min•Season 3Ep. 21
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 protection into one of safety. When we do this, we can actually change our metabolism, thoughts, and...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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 usually think of it. Fear is actually a form of intuition—your body’s way of protecting you and helping...
Apr 17, 2025•48 min•Season 3Ep. 19
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 about how stress, past experiences, and old programming can drive our eating behaviors—often without...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 18
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, and your mental well-being. This episode is super interactive, so grab a journal or just listen in a...
Apr 10, 2025•55 min
" 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 for ourselves. I also share powerful insights on shifting from scarcity to abundance thinking—because...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr
"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 influence the way we act today. We’ll talk about common self-sabotaging patterns—like parental disapproval syndrome and...
Apr 03, 2025•57 min•Season 3Ep. 15
“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 digests food. Understanding how stress and emotions affect our bodies can help us see why our metabol...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 14
"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 overwhelmed nervous system are often the hidden culprits. We’ll unpack common misconceptions about dieting an...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 17 min
