In this episode, I share how the three feel-good hormones—dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin—shape the way we experience cravings, joy, and even love. I’ll show you why we get stuck in the dopamine cycle with food, how protection mode shuts down digestion and serotonin production, and why oxytocin is the hormone we’re really after. Most importantly, I’ll guide you on how to shift your nervous system into safety so you can heal, restore balance, and finally make peace with food.

Tune in now to learn how to break free from quick fixes and access lasting joy

Topics Covered:

0:00 – Introduction: The three feel-good hormones

0:41 – Dopamine: The reward hormone and addictive patterns

1:17 – Why “quick fixes” stop working over time

2:15 – The cycle of needing more for the same dopamine hit

2:53 – Serotonin: The joy hormone and the gut connection

3:32 – Protection mode vs. digestion: why your gut shuts down

4:36 – The link between digestion, serotonin, and weight release

5:13 – Oxytocin: The hormone of love we’re really after

6:04 – How to naturally boost oxytocin with self-love and connection

7:05 – Why food becomes the backup plan when oxytocin and serotonin are blocked

8:00 – The cost of living in dopamine debt and quick fixes

8:28 – Closing thoughts and next steps

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