Not a Magic Fix: What Actually Helps With Cravings & Food Noise (Episode 77)
About this episode
Carrie discusses the underlying causes of cravings and food noise, emphasizing the gut-brain connection and practical habits to improve fullness cues.
In this solo episode, Carrie breaks down why cravings, “food noise,” and never quite feeling full are not a willpower problem ~ they’re often a regulation problem rooted in the gut–brain connection. You’ll learn: What the gut–brain axis is and why fullness cues can get mutedWhy blood sugar swings, inflammation, stress, and constant grazing make cravings louderHow simple habits like protein-first meals, fiber, meal spacing, hydration, and sleep help your body hear its natural fulln...
People in this episode
Host: Carrie Chojnowski
Topics covered
- cravings
- food noise
- gut-brain connection
- fullness cues
- blood sugar
- habits
Keywords
- cravings
- food noise
- gut-brain axis
- fullness cues
- blood sugar swings
- inflammation
- stress
- protein-first meals
- hydration
- sleep
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