Make Peace With Food

Sherry Shaban
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Why do we keep self-sabotaging when we know what to do? The Make Peace With Food Podcast goes beyond food freedom, neutrality, and intuitive eating to uncover what drives self-sabotage — from cravings and binge eating to how we cope with stress, past wounds, relationships, money, and life itself. Hosted by Sherry Shaban, creator of the Make Peace With Food™ Method, it explores the biology, psychology, and subconscious forces shaping behavior so you can create lasting change.

  1. How Food Fear Is Causing Overeating (And How to Break the Cycle)

    14h ago

    How Food Fear Is Causing Overeating (And How to Break the Cycle)

    Why do you keep going back to the same eating patterns… no matter how disciplined you try to be? In this episode, I dive into the hidden connection between fear, restriction, and feeling out of control with food. If you’re tired of starting over, feeling frustrated, and not understanding why this keeps happening, this conversation will give you clarity—and a completely different way to look at your relationship with food. The Root of the Cycle: Fear-Based Eating For a long time, my relationship with food was rooted in fear. Fear of “bad” foods.  Fear of breaking food rules.  And when food becomes tied to fear, your body doesn’t feel safe. It goes into protection. What I didn’t know was when I restricted food — whether physically or mentally — I activated a very primitive part of my brain. The part that says: “There’s not enough. We are not safe.” And when that happens, your nervous system shifts into fight, flight, or freeze. Your awareness narrows, and you start acting on autopilot. This is where overeating or binge eating can happen — not because you lack control, but because your body is trying to restore safety. There’s a difference between real scarcity (not having food available) and imposed scarcity (restricting, dieting, labeling foods as “off limits”). But here’s the truth: your body doesn’t know the difference. If you create a restriction, your body responds as if it’s in danger — and it will drive you toward food to survive. In those moments, it can feel like something takes over. Because it does. Your unconscious mind — the part of you that doesn’t think logically but instead creates patterns through association — steps in. It links together: Emotions, Experiences, Beliefs, Memories, and Identity. And from those links, it creates automatic behavior. Your nervous system isn’t just physical — it’s informational. It stores past experiences, emotional patterns, beliefs about food, and the meaning you’ve assigned to those experiences. Every interaction you have with food creates data — and that data is shaping your current behavior. Once you understand the pattern, you can begin to shift it. Not through force. Not through more restriction. But through awareness. When you can see the pattern clearly, you can gently interrupt it. And that’s where change begins. Struggling with unwanted eating behavior? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.com Work With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarity Listen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode! Connect & Go Deeper Join our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com Work with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transform Explore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.com Share Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

    8 min
  2. Addicted to Food? Cravings Decoded

    3d ago

    Addicted to Food? Cravings Decoded

    Let me start here: You already know what to do. You know it serves you to move your body more.To eat more of the foods that serve you. And less of the ones that don’t. Hydrate.  Manage your stress.  Knowing what to do is not the problem. The problem is… you’re not doing it. Even though you want to.  And what I want to talk about in this episode is why. Because in my experience, it’s actually very rare that I come across someone who truly doesn’t know what to do. Most people know.  They’ve heard it all before.  And yet—they’re still stuck in patterns of self-sabotage.  So instead of asking, “What should I do?”I want to shift the question to: “Why am I not doing the things I already know?” Because that’s where real change begins. In this week’s episode, I decode the three different sources of cravings that are sitting in the driver’s seat of your decision making around food.  Biological: Your Body Is Driving More Than You Think Your hormones are constantly influencing your hunger, your energy, and your cravings. The main ones I focus on are: Cortisol (stress) Insulin (blood sugar) Ghrelin (hunger) Leptin (fullness) If these are off, your cravings will be off. And this is where I look at things like: Your circadian rhythm (your biological clock) Your sleep patterns Your energy throughout the day I also use food journaling—but not for restriction or shame. I use it to find patterns. Because your unconscious mind runs on patterns. And one of the biggest things I look at is blood sugar regulation. If you’re eating carbohydrates on their own, you’re going to spike your blood sugar…  and then crash. And every time you crash, you create another craving. That’s why you can eat a huge meal—feel completely full—and then find yourself back in the kitchen not long after. So one simple shift: Stop eating carbs on their own. Pair them with protein and fiber. That’s how you stabilize your system. Social: Your Environment Is Quietly Controlling You Your environment matters more than you think. If certain foods are in your house, you will have to work harder not to eat them. That’s not a willpower issue—that’s human behavior. If your partner brings something home…If you’re at your mom’s house and she’s cooking your favorite meal… That’s going to trigger cravings. And it goes beyond food. You’ll notice your behaviors shift depending on who you’re around. Some people regulate you.Some people trigger you. And sometimes, that trigger leads to emotional eating or choices that don’t actually serve you. Psychological: The Part No One Wants to Look At This is the deepest layer. This is where food becomes: A coping mechanism A way to numb A way to escape A way to self-medicate Because sometimes it’s not about the food at all. It’s about what you’re trying not to feel. And this is where I use hypnotherapy—because we have to go beyond the conscious mind. We have to look at: Your belief systems Your identity The patterns stored in your unconscious And often, those patterns started from a moment that was never fully processed. So the behavior continues… even when you logically know better. Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.com Work With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarity Listen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode! Connect & Go Deeper Join our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com Work with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transform Explore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.com Share Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

    9 min
  3. Can’t Stop Eating? (The Real Reason)

    Jun 25

    Can’t Stop Eating? (The Real Reason)

    In this deeply personal episode, I share the real story behind my journey into health and fitness — and it’s not what you’d expect. What started as a love for science…turned into an obsession with finding the perfect way to eat… and eventually revealed something much deeper: The problem was never the food. The Identity Shift That Started It All Before the degrees… before the certifications… before the business… there was a moment that changed everything. As a teenager, I was a high-performing athlete — someone who identified with strength, movement, and pushing limits. Then, in an instant, everything shifted. A traumatic accident left me with severe spinal damage, multiple surgeries, and a life-altering message: “You’ll never play sports again.” And just like that, my identity was stripped away. The Power of Action Before Certainty With no roadmap, no formal training, and no expectations… I started by simply copying what others were doing. And within months: I came off pain medication Became pain-free Started running again Reconnected with a version of myself I thought I had lost forever That moment didn’t just change her body — it changed her entire life trajectory. I left my master’s program in McGill University…and fully stepped into the world of health, fitness, and human behavior. The Diet Cycle That No One Talks About In my search for the “perfect” way to eat, I tried it all: Calorie counting Low-fat dieting Atkins Diet Paleo Diet Ketogenic Diet Zone Diet Veganism Every approach had science behind it. Every approach claimed to be the way. And yet… The more I followed the rules, the more disconnected I became. The Breaking Point It didn’t look like failure from the outside. But internally, something was unraveling. I structured “cheat meals” turned into: Entire weekends Then full weeks Of feeling completely out of control around food Until one moment made it impossible to ignore: Sitting there… after my third bowl of oats… in physical pain… unable to stop eating… I asked myself: “Is something actually wrong with me?” This Was Never About Willpower Despite having: Years of education Professional experience Deep knowledge of nutrition I couldn’t “control” my behavior. And that’s when the truth became clear: This isn’t about discipline. This isn’t about knowledge. This is about the nervous system. From Food Control to Nervous System Protection Through years of restriction and labeling food as “good” or “bad,” my body had shifted into a state of Sympathetic Nervous System activation — what I now calls: Protection Mode Where the body: Fears scarcity Seeks safety through food Drives overeating as a survival response What felt like “self-sabotage”… was actually self-protection. The Birth of a New Approach This is where everything changed. Instead of asking: “What should I eat?” I started asking: “What’s driving the behavior?” And from that question…Make Peace With Food was born. Struggling with unwanted eating behavior? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.com Work With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarity Listen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode! Connect & Go Deeper Join our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com Work with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transform Explore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.com Share Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

    10 min
  4. Stop Dieting: The Real Path to Weight Release

    Jun 22

    Stop Dieting: The Real Path to Weight Release

    If you’ve been struggling with your weight for years—or even decades—I want you to hear this clearly: It’s not about the food. And in this episode, let’s discover how your nervous system is actually controlling your cravings, your habits… and your ability to release weight. The First Agreement I Make With Clients When I begin working with someone, we start with one important agreement: No weighing yourself. I know this can feel uncomfortable, especially when your goal is weight release.But focusing on the scale keeps you stuck in symptoms instead of addressing the root cause. Instead, I guide my clients to focus on: Their patterns Their behaviors Their relationship with food Because that’s where real change happens. The Real Problem Isn’t Food Most people think their issue is food. It’s not. Because if it wasn’t food, it could be: Alcohol Smoking Any other coping mechanism The real issue is: The behavior behind the food. And that’s exactly what I focus on. Your Nervous System Is Driving Everything I look at hormones—but through behavior, emotions, and nervous system regulation. Your autonomic nervous system controls: Hunger Fullness Cravings Emotional responses There are two key states: Sympathetic (Fight / Flight / Freeze) When you’re in this state: Cortisol is elevated Blood sugar stays high Insulin increases Your body gets the message to: Store fat Eat more This is where emotional eating, binge eating, and cravings live. Parasympathetic (Rest & Digest) This is where your body feels safe. And I want you to remember this: Weight release happens in the parasympathetic state. When your body feels safe: Cravings decrease Hormones regulate Your body no longer feels the need to hold on Why I Don’t Focus on Controlling Food I don’t teach people to control food. Because control always backfires. Instead, I focus on: Regulating the nervous system Reducing emotional triggers Shifting behavioral patterns And when those behaviors fade… Weight release becomes a natural side effect. A Real Client Story I recently worked with a client who went through a deeply emotional time—she lost her father very suddenly. During that time, our focus was not food. It was: Nervous system regulation Emotional support Processing trauma Months later, she told me: She put on a pair of jeans she hadn’t fit into in years… and they fit. We never focused on dieting. We focused on healing. The Root Cause of Emotional Eating So many eating patterns are tied to: Past trauma Stress Anxiety Unprocessed life events When we: Regulate the nervous system Process those experiences Create safety in the body The urge to overeat… naturally dissolves. This work is about moving away from control… And stepping into awareness, safety, and real transformation. Because when your body feels safe… it no longer needs to hold on. Struggling with unwanted eating behavior? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.com Work With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarity Listen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode! Connect & Go Deeper Join our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com Work with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transform Explore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.com Share Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

    11 min
  5. Why You Emotionally Eat (And What’s Really Driving It)

    Jun 18

    Why You Emotionally Eat (And What’s Really Driving It)

    Have you ever reached for food—not because you’re hungry, but because you don’t want to feel something? In this episode, I break down emotional eating and why it has nothing to do with willpower. You’ll learn how the need for relief—from stress, boredom, or loneliness—drives this pattern, and how your unconscious mind keeps it on repeat. I’ll show you how to recognize your triggers, understand what’s really happening beneath the behavior, and start breaking the cycle—without trying to “control” food. Emotional Eating Is Not What You Think We often group everything together: binge eating nighttime snacking mindless eating emotional eating …but they are not the same. Each behavior is driven by a different nervous system state and a different internal trigger. Emotional eating is driven by one core need: Relief. You’re not eating because you’re hungry.You’re eating because you’re trying to move away from discomfort and toward something that feels better—even if it’s temporary. It’s Not Just “Big Emotions” Most people think emotional eating only comes from stress or sadness. But I want you to see the bigger picture. It can also come from: boredom loneliness disconnection lack of stimulation Food becomes something to do, something to feel, something to connect with. And over time, your body learns: “This is how I feel better.” The Pattern That Runs Everything Emotional eating follows a pattern: Trigger → Emotion → Behavior Something happens.It creates a feeling.You eat to escape it. This pattern lives in your unconscious mind. It doesn’t think logically—it repeats what has worked before. So it records: “When I feel this → I eat → I feel relief.” And then it runs that loop automatically. Awareness Is the First Breakthrough There’s no quick fix. The first step is awareness. You can’t change a pattern you don’t see. So instead of trying to control the behavior, I want you to understand: how it started what it’s connected to what it’s doing for you Because the moment you see it clearly, you create the opportunity to change it. Creating Space Between Feeling & Action Change doesn’t come from force.It comes from space. Instead of reacting immediately with food, I invite you to pause. Notice the trigger.Feel the emotion.Get curious. Ask yourself: When did I first feel this? What does this remind me of? What belief is attached to this? Emotions are waves. They rise and fall. But if you’ve never allowed yourself to feel them, your body believes they won’t end unless you escape them. The Real Solution Emotional eating is not a food problem. It’s a nervous system problem. Real change comes from learning how to: feel safe in your body tolerate discomfort regulate emotions respond instead of react Because when your body feels safe, you don’t need food to create that safety. Struggling with emotional or binge eating? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.com Work With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarity Listen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode! Connect & Go Deeper Join our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com Work with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transform Explore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.com Share Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

    13 min
  6. The Secret Hormone Causing Your Cravings

    Jun 15

    The Secret Hormone Causing Your Cravings

    Cravings can feel random.Like they come out of nowhere.Like something is wrong with you. But what I want you to understand in this episode is this: Cravings are not about willpower.They are about physiology. More specifically — they are driven by hormones responding to your stress, sleep, food patterns, and emotional state. Why Cravings Feel So Confusing One of the biggest frustrations with cravings is that they don’t come from just one place. They are influenced by: Stress signals Blood sugar patterns Hunger hormones Sleep quality Reward pathways This is why cravings feel unpredictable…but once you understand them, they are actually very patterned. Stress Is Driving More Than You Think Your body is constantly responding to stress. And it doesn’t distinguish between: being chased being overwhelmed worrying about your weight stepping on the scale It all registers the same. So when you're thinking: “I need to lose weight” “I shouldn’t have eaten that” “I’m out of control” Your body hears: stress And stress creates a demand for energy. That demand shows up as cravings. Why You Crave Sugar and Quick Foods When your body is in a constant “go” state: It releases energy into your bloodstream Your brain expects that energy to be used If it’s not used, your body pushes you to consume more This is why you crave: sugar salty snacks refined carbs Not because you lack discipline —but because your body is trying to keep up with perceived demand. The Blood Sugar Loop Once you respond to cravings: Blood sugar rises Storage hormones kick in Blood sugar drops Another craving begins This creates a loop: Craving → spike → crash → craving This is where things start to feel out of control. But it’s not random.It’s biological. 5. How Sleep Makes Cravings Worse When this pattern continues into the evening: Late eating Blood sugar spikes Disrupted sleep The next day: You feel hungrier You feel less satisfied Cravings feel stronger Sleep loss amplifies hunger and reduces fullness. 6. Why You Feel Hungry Even After Eating There’s a disconnect many people feel: You eat…but you’re still not satisfied. This happens when your body becomes resistant to fullness signals. So instead of:“I’ve had enough” Your body keeps saying:“Keep going.” This is not a mindset problem.It’s a signaling problem. 7. The Pattern Most People Miss A very common pattern I see: Not eating much during the day Eating most of your food at night And then trying to “fix” nighttime eating. But the truth is: The reset doesn’t happen at night.The reset happens the next morning. 8. The Shift That Changes Everything Instead of: restricting controlling fighting cravings I want you to focus on: Supporting your body earlier in the day Even something small: a light breakfast a simple meal consistent nourishment This helps: stabilize energy regulate your rhythm reduce cravings later Struggling with emotional or binge eating? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.com Work With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarity Listen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode! Connect & Go Deeper Join our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com Work with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transform Explore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.com Share Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

    10 min
  7. Your Set Point Decides Your Weight: Here’s How To Change It

    Jun 11

    Your Set Point Decides Your Weight: Here’s How To Change It

    There’s a concept you’ve probably heard before — set point.And in the world of dieting, it’s often explained in one very limited way: “Your body prefers a certain weight.” But in this episode, I expand that idea into something far more honest… and far more empowering. Because your set point isn’t just about your metabolism. 1. Why Weight Always “Comes Back” You’ll hear I intentionally use the term weight loss — and explain why that language matters. Because what we lose, we subconsciously try to regain. That’s why: You can lose 20 pounds… and gain it back You can try different diets… and end up in the same place You can feel like you’re doing everything “right”… and still feel stuck It’s not a lack of discipline.It’s that your body is returning to its current set point — the environment it recognizes as “normal.” 2. Your Body Is a Reflection of Your Internal Environment This episode anchors into a powerful truth: Your physical body reflects your internal environment. That includes: Your weight Your aches and pains Your habits and self-sabotaging behaviors They’re not random.They’re signals. And instead of trying to control the body…I invites you to look at what’s shaping it. 3. The Biggest Lie About Set Point Diet culture teaches that your set point is determined by: Metabolism Calories Exercise Muscle mass Genetics And yes — those factors play a role. But they’re not the full picture. Because if they were…changing your food alone would permanently change your weight. And for most people — it doesn’t. 4. Your Set Point Is Your Entire “Diet” And here’s where everything shifts: Your diet is not just food. Your diet is: What you watch What you listen to Who you surround yourself with What you scroll through What you tolerate What you repeatedly think and feel Your environment becomes your biology. 5. Stress, Cortisol & Why You Feel Stuck This episode connects the dots between stress and weight in a deeper way. Because stress isn’t just something you “feel.” It’s something you consume. And it directly impacts your internal environment — which shapes your set point. So even if: You’re eating “healthy.” You’re exercising consistently If your system is constantly in: pressure comparison anxiety urgency Your body will adapt to that as your normal. 6. The Invisible Influences You’re Overlooking I call out something most people don’t want to hear — but need to: Your set point is influenced by: Your friends Your family Your work environment Your social media Your entertainment choices If your environment constantly triggers: comparison inadequacy pressure “not enough” energy …it reinforces a version of you that your body will reflect. 7. Your Thoughts & Emotions Shape Your Set Point This might be the most important piece: Your thoughts and emotions are part of your diet. If you consistently experience: anxiety stress guilt shame overwhelm That becomes your internal baseline. And your body responds accordingly. Not because it’s working against you —but because it’s trying to stay consistent with what feels familiar. Struggling with emotional or binge eating? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.com Work With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarity Listen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode! Connect & Go Deeper Join our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com Work with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transform Explore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.com Share Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

    10 min
  8. Emotional Eating: What Nobody Tells You

    Jun 9

    Emotional Eating: What Nobody Tells You

    Most people think emotional eating is about food — but it’s actually about the nervous system.  In this episode, I open with a real conversation I had with someone who was questioning whether the nervous system is actually “a thing”… until she looked it up through AI and realized just how deeply it impacts digestion, hormones, and every process in the body. That moment led into a bigger question I hear all the time: Why was none of this ever explained to us? Why have so many people spent years dieting, struggling with food, and feeling stuck… without ever being taught about the system that regulates all of it? 1. The Missing Piece in Weight Loss Conversations I explain why the nervous system is often left out of the conversation: It’s misunderstood It’s not tangible or visible It doesn’t come with a 6-week transformation promise It can’t be tracked on a scale or app Unlike diets or macros, nervous system regulation is invisible — which is exactly why it’s been overlooked. 2. The Fantasy the Diet Industry Sells Most diets sell the same idea: Lose X pounds in X weeks Follow this plan exactly Measure everything and get predictable results It feels clear and motivating because it’s tangible. But what I want you to see is this: That promise is a fantasy. Real change doesn’t come from control — it comes from regulation, safety, and identity shift. 3. How You Actually Measure Healing You don’t measure nervous system healing by weight loss. You measure it by patterns like: Less frequent binge or emotional eating Smaller intensity when triggers show up Faster recovery after difficult moments Less time stuck in emotional spirals Feeling more in control of your responses Healing is not linear or dramatic — it’s subtle and cumulative. 4. This Work Changes Everything, Not Just Food When I work with my nervous system and begin making peace with food, it doesn’t stop at eating patterns. I notice: I become calmer in my relationships I respond instead of react I recover faster emotionally I feel more grounded in daily life Because this work is not just about food. It’s about how I experience life. 5. You Are the Hero of Your Story Every story has contrast — challenge, growth, and change. And I remind you: You don’t become the hero by avoiding difficulty. You become the hero by taking ownership of your life. 6. Radical Responsibility = Power If everything is someone else’s fault, then nothing is in my control. But when I say: “This happened” “It was hard” “And I choose what I do next” That’s where my power comes back online. 7. Reacting vs Responding I break down two states: Reacting: Automatic Emotional Old patterns running the show Responding: Intentional Grounded Conscious choice The goal is not to remove emotions — it’s to stop being controlled by them. 8. Emotions Are Messengers Emotions are not problems to eliminate. They are signals. When I stop resisting them, I can actually understand them — and choose my next step instead of being overtaken by them. Struggling with emotional or binge eating? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.com Work With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarity Listen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode! Connect & Go Deeper Join our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.com Work with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transform Explore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.com Share Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

    14 min
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Why do we keep self-sabotaging when we know what to do? The Make Peace With Food Podcast goes beyond food freedom, neutrality, and intuitive eating to uncover what drives self-sabotage — from cravings and binge eating to how we cope with stress, past wounds, relationships, money, and life itself. Hosted by Sherry Shaban, creator of the Make Peace With Food™ Method, it explores the biology, psychology, and subconscious forces shaping behavior so you can create lasting change.

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  • Creator
    Sherry Shaban
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    381
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sherry Shaban
  • Show Website
    Make Peace With Food

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