S2EP63-Nan Saysana-Curiosity Over Criticism: Nan's Guide to Healthy Eating Habits

About this episode

Nan Saysana discusses her journey with food cravings and emotional eating, emphasizing a curious approach to developing healthier habits.

Nan shares her story of battling food cravings and yo-yo dieting for over three decades, illustrating how her struggles led her to discover a profound truth: the real problem isn’t the food itself, but the emotions tied to it. This leads us to the realization that many of us use food as a crutch during stressful times. We dive into the fascinating analogy of a glass—when it’s empty, you can hear the music; when it’s full, the noise is gone. This perfectly encapsulates how we often fill ourselves with food to avoid feeling our emotions. The conversation continues to unpack the idea that falling off the wagon is a normal part of the journey. Instead of punishing ourselves for it, we can embrace these moments as opportunities for growth and learning. Whether it’s a bad day or a moment of weakness, Nan encourages a curious approach rather than a judgmental one, inviting us to explore what triggered those behaviors and how we can cultivate healthier habits moving forward. Guest bio: Nan (short for Nadège Saysana, pronounced Nahn Say-zah-nah) used to be an English teacher in Paris, but now she helps women who lift stop binge-eating and feel proud of their bodies. She knows what it’s…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kristina Heagh-Avritt, Herb Heagh-Avritt

Guest: Nan Saysana

Topics covered

• healthy eating habits
• emotional eating
• curiosity
• personal growth
• binge eating

Keywords

• food cravings
• yo-yo dieting
• emotions
• stress eating
• healthy habits

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