You’re not weak, broken, or lacking discipline. If you keep reaching for food at the end of a long day, there’s nothing wrong with you—there’s something going on inside you. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening in your brain and body when emotional eating shows up (especially in the evening), and why willpower alone isn’t the answer.

This isn’t about blaming your cravings on “bad habits”—it’s about understanding the biology behind them so you can finally stop fighting yourself and start supporting your nervous system instead.

We’ll cover what’s actually happening with your dopamine and GABA levels, why your brain shifts into survival mode, and simple tools to regulate your body and create better routines that don’t rely on food to soothe. No shame, no restriction—just science, compassion, and strategies that work in real life.

What you’ll learn:

• Why your brain turns to carbs, sugar, or wine in moments of overwhelm
• What’s really driving emotional eating (hint: it’s not hunger)
• The “brain battery” metaphor that explains your low-willpower moments
• How to use simple pattern interrupts, sensory shifts, and micro-boundaries
• Why predictability = safety, and how to use that to rewire your habits
• Tools that take 30–90 seconds—but create powerful change

You don’t need more willpower. You need better tools—and the right kind of support.

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