Here’s a rundown of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Why “diet season” fuels unrealistic and harmful weight loss expectations
• A note on body autonomy and who this episode is (and isn’t) for
• Jackie Kirschen’s personal journey with sustainable, non-restrictive weight loss
• Why strict calorie counting often backfires in real life
• The major inaccuracies in calorie calculators, food labels, and fitness trackers
• How to create a calorie deficit without obsessively tracking
• What crash dieting does to metabolism, muscle mass, and NEAT
• Hunger hormones, food noise, and the psychology of restriction
• Small, realistic habits that support long-term weight loss
• Why weight loss is rarely just about food or willpower
• The role of mindfulness and emotional regulation in eating behaviours
• How the Hunger Crushing Combo framework supports sustainable weight loss goals

References:

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12963943/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20058259/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34957939/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16002798/

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Jackie Kirschen

• Website: eatright4life.com
• Podcast: Lose Weight Mindfully
• Instagram: @the.mindful.nutritionist
• Tiktok: @the.mindful.nutritionist

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with your mental or physical health, please work one-on-one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to

 eatingdisorderhope.com.

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👉 Pre-order today and submit your proof of purchase to receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival Guide here.

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• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Amazon Kindle
• Apple Books
• Google Play
• Kobo
• Apple Books (Audiobook)
• Audible
• abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

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🎁 FREE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE (Now – Jan 12)

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🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)

Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.

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• Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
• Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Share a photo of your favorite Hunger Crushing Combo on Instagram
• Tag @abbeyskitchen and use #HungerCrushingComboMethod
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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Introduction
• What Is the Yuka App and How Does It Work?
• How Yuka Scores Food Products
• Potential Benefits of Using the Yuka App
• Limitations of the Nutri-Score System
• Inconsistencies in Food Ratings
• How Yuka Evaluates Food Additives
• Understanding Additive Safety, Risk, and Dose
• Organic Foods and Health Claims in Yuka’s Scoring
• Issues With Yuka’s “Healthier Alternative” Suggestions
• Is the Yuka App a Reliable Tool for Nutrition Decisions?

References:

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6583612/
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10814746/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16985027/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23891579/
• https://help.yuka.io/l/en
• https://help.yuka.io/l/en/article/b5wkrfepnp-why-are-there-different-tariffs
• https://help.yuka.io/l/en/article/whdil9afoj

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.
 

👉 Pre-order today and submit your proof of purchase to receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival Guide here.

🛒 Where to Purchase:

• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Amazon Kindle
• Apple Books
• Google Play
• Kobo
• Apple Books (Audiobook)
• Audible
• abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

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🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)

Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.

To enter:

• Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
• Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Share a photo of your favorite Hunger Crushing Combo on Instagram
• Tag @abbeyskitchen and use #HungerCrushingComboMethod
• Winners will be contacted via Instagram DMs

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• Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook 

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• SkinnyTok & the Moralization of Thinness in the Ozempic Era
• GLP-1s vs. Pro-Starvation Content: Where the Line Gets Dangerous
• The Med-Spa Peptide Boom & the Risks of Unregulated Weight Loss Drugs
• Extreme Biohacking: Diet Culture in a Tech Bro Disguise
• When “Optimization” Becomes Disordered Eating for Men
• Seed Oil Slander & the Push to Glorify Animal Fats
• Why “Food as Sunscreen” Is Pseudoscience, Not Holistic Health
• The Raw Milk Myth: Risky Nostalgia Disguised as Wellness
• Why Fiber, Gut Health & Women’s Health Give Me Hope
• Ending the Year Tired — But Not Defeated by Misinformation

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to www.eatingdisorderhope.com.

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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.
 

👉 Pre-order today and submit your proof of purchase to receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival Guide here.

🛒 Where to Purchase:

• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Amazon Kindle
• Apple Books
• Google Play
• Kobo
• Apple Books (Audiobook)
• Audible
• abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

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🎁 FREE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE (Now – Jan 12)

Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method by Jan 12 and receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival E-Book. Redeem your freebie here: Hachette Book Group
 

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🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)

Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.

To enter:

• Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
• Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Share a photo of your favorite Hunger Crushing Combo on Instagram
• Tag @abbeyskitchen and use #HungerCrushingComboMethod
• Winners will be contacted via Instagram DMs

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• TikTok: @abbeyskitchen
• YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen
• Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
• Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook 

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 

🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• From Viral Weight Loss to Real Healing
• The Mindset Shift That Sparked Body Neutrality
• Unlearning Diet Culture’s Deepest Messages
• Navigating Body Compliments, Triggers, and Fear
• Rituals for Reconnecting With Your Body and Self-Worth
• Raising Body-Confident Kids Through Everyday Actions
• Facing Trolls and Fat-Phobic Criticism Online
• Setting Boundaries With Followers, Friends, and Your Own Content
• The Hidden Costs of Being a Full-Time Creator
• Redefining Authenticity and Setting Boundaries Online

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Sarah Nicole Landry aka The Birds Papaya

• Website: thebirdspapaya.com
• Podcast: The Papaya Podcast
• Instagram:@thebirdspapaya
• Tiktok: @the.birds.papaya

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.
 

👉 Pre-order today and submit your proof of purchase to receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival Guide here.

🛒 Where to Purchase:

• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Amazon Kindle
• Apple Books
• Google Play
• Kobo
• Apple Books (Audiobook)
• Audible
• abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

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🎁 FREE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE (Now – Jan 12)

Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method by Jan 12 and receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival E-Book. Redeem your freebie here: Hachette Book Group
 

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🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)

Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.

To enter:

• Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
• Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Share a photo of your favorite Hunger Crushing Combo on Instagram
• Tag @abbeyskitchen and use #HungerCrushingComboMethod
• Winners will be contacted via Instagram DMs

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👋 Follow me!

• Instagram: @abbeyskitchen
• TikTok: @abbeyskitchen
• YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen
• Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
• Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook 

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🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Why Sleep Is a Lifesaving Health Priority
• Understanding Normal Sleep Architecture
• How Women’s Sleep Differs From Men’s
• Why So Many Women Struggle With Sleep
• Revenge Bedtime Procrastination & the Mental Load
• Rapid-Fire Sleep Myths: What’s Fact vs Fiction?
• Is Tech in Bed Really That Bad? A Realistic Take
• Building an Effective Wind-Down Routine
• Sleep Hacks for Bright Evenings and Busy Mornings
• Should You Use Wearable Sleep Trackers?
• How Better Nutrition Can Rebalance Sleep, Stress & Weight

References:

• https://goodnightsleepsite.thrivecart.com/stop-3am-wakings-course/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15602591/\
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10543671/
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2279744/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27633109/

Check in with today’s amazing guest: 

• Website: alannamcginn.com
• Podcast: goodnightsleepsite.com/podcast
• Instagram: @alanna.mcginn

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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.
 

👉 Pre-order today and submit your proof of purchase to receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival Guide here.

🛒 Where to Purchase:

• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Amazon Kindle
• Apple Books
• Google Play
• Kobo
• Apple Books (Audiobook)
• Audible
• abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

🎁 FREE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE (Now – Jan 12)

Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method by Jan 12 and receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival E-Book. Redeem your freebie here: Hachette Book Group
 

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📚 Goodreads Giveaway (Now – Jan 11)

😃 American friends! Goodreads is giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.

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🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)

Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.

To enter:

• Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
• Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Share a photo of your favorite Hunger Crushing Combo on Instagram
• Tag @abbeyskitchen and use #HungerCrushingComboMethod
• Winners will be contacted via Instagram DMs

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🥤FUEL SMARTER! Check out my 2-in-1 Plant-Based Probiotic Protein Powder, neue theory 

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• Neue Theory Newsletter
• Abbey’s Kitchen Newsletter

📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:

• Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
• Protein 101 E-Book

👋 Follow me!

• Instagram: @abbeyskitchen
• TikTok: @abbeyskitchen
• YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen
• Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
• Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook 

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 

🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️

 💬 If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review — and let me know who you’d love to hear about next! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐ 

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

1. Quick-Fire Big Ag Myth-Busting
2. Can Regenerative Agriculture Scale?
3. How Big Ag Uses Tech to Improve Sustainability
4. GMOs, Organics, and the Real Public Health Risk
5. Pesticides 101: What Actually Happens on Farms
6. Glyphosate Fearmongering and the Truth About Risk
7. Inside Factory Farms: Separating Reality from Viral Content
8. When AI and Social Media Distort Farm Animal Welfare
9. What Food Labels Like “Organic” and “Pasture-Raised” Really Mean
10. How to Make Safe, Budget-Friendly Food Choices Without Fear
11. Why Our Food Beliefs Come From Feelings, Not Farms

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Michelle Miller

• Website: thefarmbabe.com
• Tiktok: tiktok.com/@thefarmbabe
• Instagram: @thefarmbabe

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.
 

👉 Pre-order today and submit your proof of purchase to receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival Guide here.

🛒 Where to Purchase:

• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Amazon Kindle
• Apple Books
• Google Play
• Kobo
• Apple Books (Audiobook)
• Audible
• abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

🎁 FREE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE (Now – Jan 12)

Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method by Jan 12 and receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival E-Book. Redeem your freebie here: Hachette Book Group
 

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📚 Goodreads Giveaway (Now – Jan 11)

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Introduction
• Why Willpower Isn’t the Key to Behavior Change
• Willpower as a Muscle (or Phone Battery)
• How the Holidays Drain Our Willpower Faster
• What the Parole Judge Study Teaches Us About Decision Fatigue
• Why Willpower Works Better Before Temptation Hits
• Using Upstream Willpower: What It Actually Means
• Holiday Tactics That Don’t Depend on Willpower
• Building Systems Now to Avoid December Burnout
• Setting Up Habits That Make January Easier
• Ending the Annual “Start Strong, Fall Off” Cycle
• A Kinder Approach to Holiday Eating
   

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Jenn Trepeck

• Website: asaladwithasideoffries.com
• Podcast: A Salad With a Side of Fries
• Instagram: @jenntrepeck
• Book: Uncomplicating Wellness

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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• Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
• Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Introduction
• Why Media Literacy Matters Now More Than Ever
• How Algorithms Shape What We Think Is “True”
• Our Brains On Misinformation
• The Influence Economy: When Content Becomes Advertising
• Teaching Kids to Question Without Fear
• Why Saying “Just Don’t Believe Everything Online” Doesn’t Work
• How to Tell the Difference Between Facts and Feelings
• What Makes Some Narratives “Stick” So Easily
• Helping Loved Ones Who Are Falling Down the Rabbit Hole
• Empowerment & Building Critical Thinking Skills

References:

• mediasmarts.ca
• mediasmarts.ca/resources-for-parents

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Matthew Johnson

• mediasmarts.ca

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.
 

👉 Pre-order today and submit your proof of purchase to receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival Guide here.

🛒 Where to Purchase:

• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Amazon Kindle
• Apple Books
• Google Play
• Kobo
• Apple Books (Audiobook)
• Audible
• abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

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🎁 FREE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE (Now – Jan 12)

Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method by Jan 12 and receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival E-Book. Redeem your freebie here: Hachette Book Group
 

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🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)

Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.

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• Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
• Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
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• Tag @abbeyskitchen and use #HungerCrushingComboMethod
• Winners will be contacted via Instagram DMs

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• TikTok: @abbeyskitchen
• YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen
• Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
• Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook 

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Introduction
• What is cortisol?
• The Body’s Traffic Light System: How Cortisol Keeps You Moving
• When Stress Gets Stuck
• Cortisol & Belly Fat: Myth or Truth?
• Dieting, Fasting, and Cortisol: What the Research Actually Says
• The Truth About Intermittent Fasting and Hormone Timing
• How Cortisol Disrupts Hunger, Cravings, and Sleep
• Does Exercise Raise or Regulate Cortisol?
• Coffee, Sugar, and Stress Hormones
• Getting Your Cortisol Back on Track

References:

• Effects of physiological hypercortisolemia on the regulation of lipolysis in subcutaneous adipose tissue
• Estimation of body fat and lean tissue distribution by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and abdominal body fat evaluation by computed tomography in Cushing's disease

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.
 

👉 Pre-order today and submit your proof of purchase to receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival Guide here.

🛒 Where to Purchase:

• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Amazon Kindle
• Apple Books
• Google Play
• Kobo
• Apple Books (Audiobook)
• Audible
• abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

🎁 FREE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE (Now – Jan 12)

Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method by Jan 12 and receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival E-Book. Redeem your freebie here: Hachette Book Group
 

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🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)

Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.

To enter:

• Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
• Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Share a photo of your favorite Hunger Crushing Combo on Instagram
• Tag @abbeyskitchen and use #HungerCrushingComboMethod
• Winners will be contacted via Instagram DMs

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👋 Follow me!

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• TikTok: @abbeyskitchen
• YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen
• Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
• Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook 

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Introduction — Why Endometriosis Deserves More Attention
• Dr.Bhat’s Journey and the Diagnostic Struggle
• The Systemic Dismissal of Women’s Pain in Medicine
• Treatment Gaps and the Desperation They Create
• The Rise of “Endo Diets” and Wellness Scams
• Inside the Research OutSmarts Endometriosis (ROSE) Study
• What the ROSE Study Is Teaching Us About Menstrual Health
• Cultural Shame and the Silence Around Menstrual Research
• Why Endometriosis Research Still Lacks Funding
• Evidence-Based Nutrition and Lifestyle Approaches for Endo

References: 

• www.endofound.org/rose-study

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Harini Bhat

• instagram.com/tilscience
• tiktok.com/@tilscience
• youtube.com/@tilscience
• tilscience.substack.com
   

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.
 

👉 Pre-order today and submit your proof of purchase to receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival Guide here.

🛒 Where to Purchase:

• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Amazon Kindle
• Apple Books
• Google Play
• Kobo
• Apple Books (Audiobook)
• Audible
• abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

🎁 FREE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE (Now – Jan 12)

Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method by Jan 12 and receive a FREE HCC Holiday Survival E-Book. Redeem your freebie here: Hachette Book Group
 

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📚 Goodreads Giveaway (Now – Jan 11)

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🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)

Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.

To enter:

• Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
• Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Share a photo of your favorite Hunger Crushing Combo on Instagram
• Tag @abbeyskitchen and use #HungerCrushingComboMethod
• Winners will be contacted via Instagram DMs

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• Neue Theory Newsletter
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📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:

• Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
• Protein 101 E-Book

👋 Follow me!

• Instagram: @abbeyskitchen
• TikTok: @abbeyskitchen
• YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen
• Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
• Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook 

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 

🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️

 💬 If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review — and let me know who you’d love to hear about next! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐