Episode Overview

Welcome back to another Q+A episode! Today, we are digging into something we don't hear talked about nearly enough: the fear of feeling hunger. Maybe you find yourself eating just in case, or reaching for snacks before you're truly hungry. Not because you're being dramatic, but because hunger feels unsettling, maybe even scary. This fear isn't random. For many women, it's shaped by years of dieting and being praised for enduring hunger like it's a badge of honor.

We've been taught that hunger is a sign we're doing something right, and the more uncomfortable we are, the better. But as you probably know, too much hunger can backfire. It leads to urgency, overeating, and a chaotic relationship with food. In this episode, we unpack where the fear of hunger comes from, why it sticks around, and most importantly, how to work through it. If hunger makes you nervous or feels like an emergency, this one's for you.

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Key Points

• The difference between cognitive understanding and physical responses to hunger
• How restrictive dieting can disrupt natural hunger cues
• Practical steps to rebuild self-trust and respond to hunger cues appropriately
• The concept of "exposure therapy" for hunger: learning to feel hunger in small, manageable steps

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• Episode 342: 4 (Unconventional) Fat Loss Mistakes
• Episode 227: Q+A – How to Support a Friend’s Weight Loss Goals and Discussing Hunger Between Meals