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141. Mastering your Cravings without the Battle (The Key to Empowered and Effective Self-Control)


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Are you tired of constantly giving in to your cravings? 😩 

Dr. Adrienne Youdim provides a powerful technique called "surfing the urge" to help you tolerate the discomfort without reacting to it. 

It's time to take control and overcome those cravings! #SurfTheUrge #TakeControl

In this episode of Health Bite, Dr. Adrienne Youdim dives deep into the topic of cravings. She explores the intense desire for specific things, such as food or substances, and how cravings can impact our physical and emotional well-being. Dr. Youdim emphasizes the importance of effectively managing cravings to achieve greater mental, emotional, and physical well-being. 

Join her as she provides small actionable bites towards healthier living and redefining our relationship with food.

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

  • Understand the physiological nature of cravings and how they can impact our physical and emotional well-being.
  • Explore the evolutionary reasons behind our cravings and desires for certain things.
  • Learn a step-by-step process to sit with cravings and develop tolerance to discomfort, allowing them to pass.
  • Understand the importance of practicing tolerance and creating new neural pathways to successfully manage cravings.


“Embrace the craving.” - Dr. Adrienne Youdim

Recommended Resources:

  1. 109.Surfing the Urge: A Mindful and Actionable Approach to Navigate Your Cravings
  2. https://dradrienneyoudim.com/product/30-day-journal-mini-course/  - A resource created by Dr. Adrienne Youdim that includes daily emails and journaling prompts to help individuals become aware of their thoughts, feelings, and habitual actions related to cravings.

How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other

Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation:

  1. Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718
  2. Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6
  3. Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/

Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

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