If you’re feeling the mental tug-of-war over peppermint mochas, office cookies, grocery-store “limited edition” everything, or the once-a-year foods that only show up for one amazing (and stressful) moment…you’re not broken. You’re not failing. You’re human.

In this episode, I’m digging into:

• Why food noise naturally spikes from Halloween through New Year’s (you’re not imagining it)
• How scarcity + urgency hijack your decision-making — and how to get your power back
• The “Jobs of Foods” skill and why remembering what a seasonal treat is actually for changes everything
• How to enjoy the foods you love without crossing that line into feeling sick or out of control
• A simple way to check in mid-bite so you can enjoy the moment instead of bulldozing through it

This isn’t about pretending holiday food is “no big deal.” It is a big deal — emotionally, culturally, and yes, biologically. But once you understand what’s actually happening, you can make choices that feel intentional instead of panicky.

If you want help applying these skills to your real life this season (because this work is so much easier with support), I’m here for you.

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