Food Noise Explained: Why Your Appetite Is Not the Enemy

Make Peace With Food

In this episode, host Emily LaVoie dives into the buzzy topic of “food noise”—those persistent, intrusive thoughts about food that so many people experience. With the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and their promises to “quiet food noise,” Emily unpacks where this term comes from, what it really means, and what role appetite actually plays in our lives.Drawing from her experience as a certified eating psychology coach, Emily explores how diet culture has taught us to view our appetite as the enemy, creating unnecessary fear and stress around hunger and eating. She explains why feelings of hunger, fullness, and satisfaction aren’t problems to be solved, but valuable signals from our bodies—just like being thirsty or needing to rest.You’ll also hear about Emily’s recent travels in Vietnam and the joys of experiencing food in a completely new way. Plus, she shares her take on why relying solely on medications to fix “food noise” is often just a band-aid solution, and highlights the real, lasting change that comes with healing your relationship with food from within.Whether you struggle with constant thoughts about food, guilt after eating, or the pressure to shrink your body, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical hope. Emily invites listeners to rethink what “food noise” really is, understand its deeper roots, and embrace a more peaceful, joyful approach to nourishment.If you’re ready to explore food freedom and make peace with your appetite, this episode is for you.

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