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Make Peace With Food

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Make Peace with Food with Sherry Shaban is the podcast for anyone ready to break free from the dieting cycle, heal their relationship with food, and step into a life of sustainable health. Join Sherry, a certified nutritionist, fitness expert, and transformation coach, as she unpacks the science of metabolism, nervous system regulation, and the mindset shifts needed for lasting fat loss and true well-being.
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Episodes

Make Peace with Food Minisode: How to Eat for Fat Loss?

In today’s minisode, Sherry Shaban dives deep into the intricacies of how to effectively get your body to burn fat, focusing on the pivotal role of the nervous system in weight management. Sherry starts by addressing common misconceptions around diet trends such as low-carb and keto diets, offering insightful advice on how to navigate the overwhelming world of nutritional information. Sherry explains how emotions and the nervous system—specifically the sympathetic and parasympathetic states—affe...

Aug 08, 202415 minEp. 27

The Pitfalls of Dieting and Promotes Intuitive Eating with Sherry Shaban

"Our body doesn't count calories, it counts nutrients." - Sherry Shaban Dieting has become almost synonymous yet its success remains fleeting for most. Sherry, an expert with over 25 years in health and nutrition, reveals a harsh truth: dieting doesn't work . In this episode, Sherry discusses the pitfalls of conventional dieting and the importance of a holistic approach to health and wellness. She emphasizes the significance of nurturing a positive relationship with food, understanding our body'...

Aug 05, 202433 min

Make Peace With Food Minisode: Rewiring Your Nervous System for Lasting Weight Loss

In today’s minisode, Sherry Shaban shares her journey and expertise, offering profound insights into health, fitness, and overcoming disordered eating behaviors. As a multi-faceted professional in the wellness industry, Sherry intertwines her knowledge of osteopathy, biochemistry, and therapeutic practices to present a holistic approach to fitness and nutrition. Listeners are invited to connect with her transformative philosophies and gain a deeper understanding of how behavioral psychology and ...

Aug 01, 202443 minEp. 26

The Secret to Effortless Weight Loss: Changing Your Relationship with Food with Sherry Shaban

In today’s episode, I am joined by an extraordinary fitness and life coach, Sherry Shaban, to dive head-first into how you can embrace the transformative pause in your health and nutrition. Sherry is an extraordinary fitness and life coach, osteopath, and anti-diet health advocate from Montreal, Quebec. She is the founder of the "Fall in Love with Fitness" podcast, the HIIT Decks app, and the Make Peace with Food™️ program. Our autonomic nervous system significantly affects our mental and physic...

Jul 29, 202427 min

Rediscovering the Art of Being Human: Embracing Nature and Technology with Jennifer Walsh

In this episode, host Sherry Shaban and Jennifer Walsh discuss the profound impact of reconnecting with nature on our mental and physical health. Jennifer, who has over two decades of experience in the beauty industry, shares her journey from Merrill Lynch to becoming a pioneer in biophilic design and an advocate for the power of nature. Jennifer explains how her revolutionary approach to integrating nature into her beauty stores was met with skepticism but ultimately proved to be ahead of its t...

Jul 22, 202437 min

Make Peace With Food Minisode: Fat Loss 101: Everything You Need to Know About Fat Burn

In this minisode, host Sherry Shaban discusses fat loss, highlighting the critical but often overlooked role of the autonomic nervous system. Sherry promotes her upcoming Fat Loss 101 Masterclass FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO KEEP DESSERT AND LEARN THE 4 SECRETS TO FAT LOSS and clarifies why so many individuals struggle with consistency in their health and fitness journeys, especially after life disruptions such as injuries, illnesses, or emotional upheavals. Her discourse breaks down why these setbacks...

Jul 18, 202416 minEp. 25

Make Peace With Food Minisode: How To Speed Up Your Metabolism? (Part 2)

In today’s episode, I’m giving you all the deets on how you can turn your body into a fat-burning machine without sacrificing the joys of eating. I’m also inviting you to join my free 4-Day Masterclass: " Fat Loss 101 " on July 22-25,2024 at 12PM EST. If you’re tired of counting calories, macros, and points. Feeling frustrated, fearful, and confused about food and weight loss. And ready to learn about how your nervous system, hormones, metabolism, and gut health could be sabotaging your results,...

Jul 15, 202414 minEp. 24

Make Peace With Food Minisode: How To Speed Up Your Metabolism? (PART 1)

In this minisode of Make Peace With Food, Sherry Shaban delves into the difficulties of speeding up metabolism and transforming the body into a fat-burning machine. She exposes the common misconception that losing weight is simply about eating less and moving more. Instead, Sherry introduces a more comprehensive approach that encompasses understanding your metabolism, hormonal balance, and the nervous system's role in fat storage and energy use. Throughout the discussion, Sherry emphasizes the i...

Jul 11, 202418 minEp. 23

Busting Diet Myths: Why There's No One-Size-Fits-All in Nutrition with Sherry Shaban

In this episode of the Wits and Weights podcast, Sherry Shaban, an extraordinary fitness and life coach specializing in overcoming adversity and promoting holistic wellness. Sherry shares her incredible journey from a life-altering accident to a renowned figure in the fitness world. The conversation delves into weight loss, dieting myths, the role of mindset in transformation, and the concept of intuitive eating. Sherry stresses the importance of finding what truly works for each individual, she...

Jul 08, 20241 hr 5 min

What Nobody Tells You About Binge and Emotional Eating?

In this minisode of Make Pece With Food, fitness expert Sherry Shaban delves into the complexities of binge eating and emotional eating, offering insightful strategies for overcoming these challenging behaviors. Sherry's personal story and professional expertise provide a unique perspective on developing a healthy relationship with food. She emphasizes the importance of shifting from a survival mode mentality to one of safety and trust within one's body to stop unwanted eating behaviors. Through...

Jul 05, 202428 minEp. 22

Brain Over Binge: Overcoming Unwanted Eating with an Athletic Mindset

In this episode of the Brain Over Binge podcast, host Kathryn Hansen engages in an insightful conversation with fitness expert Sherry Shaban. Sherry’s journey from a child athlete to a fitness coach and beyond includes overcoming significant physical and mental challenges. They explore the powerful concept of an athlete’s mindset, which emphasises self-love and performance over perfection and appearance. Kathryn and Sherry delve into the relationship between diet culture, binge eating, and fitne...

Jul 01, 202435 min

Make Peace With Food Minisode: Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging Your Results

In today’s minisode, Sherry Shaban delves into self-sabotage, particularly about fitness and food. From her transformative journey, which began with overcoming a severe back injury, Sherry now dedicates her life to helping others achieve their health and fitness goals. Through her podcast and educational courses, she discusses the myths surrounding conventional dieting and promotes a more intuitive and sustainable approach to nutrition and fitness. Throughout the minisode, Sherry discusses criti...

Jun 27, 202420 minEp. 21

Return To Authenticity: How To Become Unstoppable

In the "Return to Authenticity" podcast episode, host Eric Sardina talks with Sherry Shaban, a fitness and life coach with a compelling personal story of resilience and transformation. The conversation covers Sherry's journey from a near-paralyzing car accident at age 16 to becoming a successful gym owner and coach. Her battle with physical limitations and self-doubt provides a rich backdrop for insights into overcoming trauma and embracing authenticity. Sherry’s story highlights the critical ro...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 25 min

Unlocking True Health: Beyond Diet and Exercise with Udo Erasmus

In this episode of Fall in Love with Fitness, host Sherry Shaban welcomes Udo Erasmus, known for his profound insights into holistic health, Udo shares his incredible life story, from being a child of war to achieving an epiphany that shifted his life’s purpose. This episode challenges the conventional understanding of health and delves into the idea that true wellness goes beyond just diet and exercise. Udo’s journey from academic pursuits in bioscience, psychology, and conventional medicine to...

Jun 17, 202452 min

Make Peace With Food Minisode: How to Make Massive Changes in Your Health?

In this episode of the "One Body, One Life" podcast, Dr. Jason Won invites Sherry Shaban to discuss the transformative power of identity shifts for massive changes in health. Sherry dives deep into her personal journey from being an athlete to facing a life-altering back injury and how she reclaimed her identity as a resilient, powerful individual. With an emphasis on the importance of daily work and consistency, Sherry explains how identity changes begin with altering internal dialogue and prac...

Jun 13, 202447 minEp. 19

Empowering your deepest transformation: Conscious Action by Brian Berneman

“Life is going to happen and the more that we understand, reconnect, remember that reconnection with our inner wisdom, the easier it is to actually engage with life." - Brian Berneman On today’s Episode of Fall in Love with Fitness, I’m sharing with you my conversation with Bryan Bernemen on The Conscious Action Podcast. I challenge the conventional wisdom on dieting and fitness as we look at why diets fail, and what you can do differently. I’m also unpacking the nuances of ‘transformation’ vers...

Jun 10, 202459 min

Make Peace With Food Minisode: The Secret To Fat Loss with Shoshana & Adam

In this minisode, Sherry Shaban became a guest on The Plant Trainers Podcast with hosts Shoshana and Adams. Sherry delves into the complexities of unwanted eating behaviors and how to overcome them through intuitive eating and nervous system regulation. She then introduces the concept of anti-diet culture and examines how intuitive eating can help break the cycle of dieting and self-sabotage. Throughout the minisode, Sherry shares personal anecdotes and professional insights on listening to your...

Jun 06, 202430 minEp. 18

Transforming Lives Through Faith, Fitness, and Finance with Milad Rahnama

"Health is number one. Without energy, you can't start tackling everything." - Milad Rahnama Many people are seeking ways to improve their overall well-being. The key to a fulfilling life is finding a balance between faith, fitness, and finance. Individuals can transform their lives and achieve their full potential by focusing on these three pillars. In this episode, Milad Rahnama, a Rare Movement founder, shares his transformation and the philosophy behind his holistic approach to fitness. Mila...

Jun 03, 202448 min

Make Peace With Food Minisode: How To Stop Emotional Eating?

In this minisode, Sherry Shaban delves into the heart of emotional eating, offering insights and strategies for overcoming this common challenge. She dispels the myth that conquering emotional eating is about willpower or finding the perfect diet, instead directing listeners to consider their emotional landscape as the foundation for change. Sherry opens up about the pitfalls of relying on discipline to beat emotional eating, emphasizing that emotional triggers can easily derail such efforts, le...

May 30, 202414 minEp. 17

Beyond Medication: Exploring the Benefits of Hypnotherapy for Mental Health with Karoline Fischer

"We can control the things that we believe we can’t control. We just need to dig deep and find where we have that belief from and then transform it." - Karoline Fischer While many may equate success with outward achievements such as professional accolades and financial prosperity, the reality is that our internal narratives—many rooted in childhood experiences—play a pivotal role in shaping our behaviors and actions. As we navigate the complexities of life, it becomes essential to recognize the ...

May 27, 202440 min

Make Peace With Food Minisode: Why Focusing on Weight Loss Leads to Weight Gain?

Discover why focusing on weight loss can actually lead to weight gain in the long run in this episode. Host Sherry Shaban explores how diet culture and societal pressures can trigger our nervous system into protection mode, leading to a cycle of restrictive eating, binge eating, and negative self-talk. She emphasizes the importance of shifting into safety mode, harnessing self-love and compassion, and breaking free from the dieting mindset. If you're ready to release yourself from this self-made...

May 23, 202419 minEp. 16

Unplugging from the Matrix: Embracing Digital Detox in a Hyper-Connected World with Colin Corby

"We've got to live in the modern world, we've got to work online, we've got to interact online, but we don't have to be online for everything." - Colin Corby Amidst growing concerns about excessive screen time and the impacts of digital immersion on mental health and familial bonds, conversations about reducing dependency on technology and reclaiming control over our digital consumption have become vital. In today’s episode of Fall in Love with Fitness with digital detox advocate Colin Corby, we...

May 20, 202443 min

Make Peace With Food Minisode: Is It Real Hunger or Emotional Hunger?

In this motivational minisode, Sherry Shaban discusses our relationship with food, the self, and how our perception of health and fitness can significantly impact our well-being. We are challenged to re-evaluate our intentions behind lifestyle changes, and Sherry emphasizes the importance of internal transformation for achieving lasting external results. Sherry begins by discussing the commonalities in health and fitness journeys, addressing the issue of self-punishment through rigorous dieting ...

May 16, 202419 minEp. 15

Navigating Life’s Purpose: Manifesting Aspirations into Tangible Realities with Dr. Esther Zeledon

Discovering and living in alignment with one’s true purpose not only brings us a life of joy and ease, but the effects are even greater than that. Living in our true purpose affects all aspects of health - physical, emotional, mental and spiriutal. And it also holds the power to transform and impact the collective consciousness. In today's episode of Fall in Love With Fitness, I welcome Dr. Esther Zeledon, an expert in helping people align with their highest aspirations. We explore the vital con...

May 13, 202443 min

Make Peace With Food Minisode: Why Intuitive Eating Can Backfire?

Intuitive eating is about more than just listening to your body's hunger and fullness cues. It's a mindset shift that can transform your relationship with food. In today’s minisode, host Sherry Shaban discusses the concept of intuitive eating. She explains that intuitive eating is about listening to your body's natural cues for hunger and fullness, but cautions that it can backfire if you're receiving cues from the reptilian part of your brain in protection mode. Sherry emphasizes the importance...

May 09, 202418 minEp. 14

The Perfection Trap: How Society's Obsession with Appearance Leads to Unwanted Eating Behaviors with Joanne Edinberg

Have you ever felt the pressure to look a certain way because of societal expectations? This obsession with appearance can have harmful consequences, especially when it comes to our relationship with food and eating behaviors. In today’s episode with Joanne Edinberg a Certified Eating Psychology Coach and the founder of Body Wisdom Nutrition, talk about the pervasive issue of perfection in body image and its influence on eating behaviors and uncovers about the harmful fixation on perfection and ...

May 06, 202438 min

Make Peace With Food Minisode: How to Stop Night-Time Eating?

In this latest minisode, Coach Sherry Shaban provided an in-depth discussion on overcoming nighttime snacking. Sherry addresses the strategies that can help one break the pattern of late-night eating habits which can lead to weight gain and disrupted sleep patterns. Sherry emphasizes the circadian rhythm's role in eating patterns and psychological associations of reward that many have with nighttime snacking. She share her personal experiences and relatable scenarios to illustrate the challenges...

May 02, 202416 minEp. 13

Harnessing Self-Love and Rewriting Limiting Beliefs for Personal Growth with Jessica West

“Self-belief is a journey, not a destination. It takes time and effort to cultivate a strong sense of self-belief, but the rewards are well worth it. When you believe in yourself, you unlock your full potential and open yourself up to a world of endless possibilities.” - Jessica West What beliefs could be holding you back from your highest potential? In this inspiring episode you’re going to explore the depth of your subconscious beliefs and how to harness them to manifest a life aligned with yo...

Apr 29, 202444 min

Make Peace With Food Minisode: Why We Eat At Night?

In this minisode, Sherry Shaban delves into the common and often troubling habit of nighttime snacking. She begins by explaining the environmental and associative factors that contribute to this behavior, emphasizing that understanding these patterns is the first step to breaking them. Sherry offers a new perspective by distinguishing between association and addiction, shifting the emphasis from powerlessness to a more empowered stance. Sherry shares her personal experiences and reflects on the ...

Apr 25, 202419 minEp. 12

The Self-Confidence Cycle: Four Steps to Boosting Your Confidence and Achieving Success with Jerry Scarlato

Looking to boost your self-confidence and self-esteem? Self-assured people are more likely to take risks, seize opportunities, and overcome challenges. However, building self-confidence is not always easy and may require some effort. This episode together with Jerry Scarlato, a self-confidence and self-esteem expert, discusses the importance of building self-worth and overcoming self-sabotage. Jerry shares his personal journey of reinventing his identity after closing down his business and going...

Apr 22, 202449 min
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