Could This Be the Real Reason You Struggle with Food?

Make Peace With Food

What if it’s not a lack of willpower holding you back but your body’s way of trying to protect you?

In this episode, we dive into why you self-sabotage, how negative self-talk creeps in, and what it really means to regulate your emotions.

With everything I’ve learned over the years in health and fitness, I’ve come to see that willpower isn’t the real issue—fear is. But not fear in the way you usually think of it. Fear is actually a form of intuition—your body’s way of protecting you and helping you grow.

We’re exploring how fear, anger, sadness, and joy are all connected and how fear specifically affects your solar plexus and adrenal system—two key players in how your body responds to stress.

We also get into how our breath and nervous system are deeply linked. When you’re stuck in Protection Mode, it can mess with your metabolism and spike your cortisol levels. That’s why I focus on helping you move from a fear-based mindset into a sense of safety—through practices like breathwork and inner child healing.

This episode is all about transforming how you respond to fear and learning to work with our instincts, not against them.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding Fear and Shifting from Protection to Safety Mode

• The Importance of Sitting Quietly Amidst Daily Chaos

• Exploring Inner Child Healing and Metabolism in Masterclass

• The Impact of Nervous System on Weight Loss Efforts

• The Challenges of Emotional Eating and Hormonal Influences

• Achieving Sustainable Weight Loss Through Emotional Regulation and Autonomy

• The Nervous System's Role in Emotional and Memory Patterns

If you've ever felt like food has power over you, I hope this conversation brings you comfort and inspiration. You’re not alone, and healing is possible.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right—eating well, exercising, pushing yourself—but your body just won’t let go of fat, there’s a reason.

Your nervous system is either in Protection Mode (fight-or-flight) or Safety Mode (rest-and-digest)—and fat release only happens in Safety Mode. But if your body feels unsafe? It clings to fat, slows metabolism, and even triggers binge eating and self-sabotage.

Think about it. You go through stress, and suddenly you’re reaching for food you swore you wouldn’t touch. You’re not weak—it’s biology. When your body is in survival mode, it’s wired to conserve energy and seek quick fuel. That’s why unwanted eating behaviors feel so out of control sometimes.

But here’s the kicker: fat loss isn’t just about burning calories—it’s about making your body feel safe enough to let go.

So the real question is—are you pushing your body into Protection Mode without even realizing it? Because if you are, no amount of dieting or exercise is going to override survival mode.

It’s time to stop fighting your body and start working with it.

So if you’re ready to Break Free from Emotional and Binge Eating, download my FREE eBook: Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break the Emotional and Binge Eating Battle.

In this guide, you'll learn how to regulate your nervous system to eliminate cravings, make peace with food, and allow the weight to naturally release itself.

Download your free copy here: www.sherryshaban.com/calm

You deserve to experience food freedom, I can’t wait to see you inside!

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