When food stops being your main comfort, life gets louder—in the best way. In this episode I sit down with nutritionist and nutritional biochemist Juniper Devicis to unpack the real drivers of emotional eating and the exact steps she used to quiet food chatter, stabilise mood, and rebuild self-trust. Her story moves from teenage body image and burnout to a rock-bottom photo, hypnosis, and the surprising relief of finally feeling feelings rather than feeding them.

We dig into the signals that separate genuine hunger from urgent compulsion, why self-worth must come before meal plans, and how chronic stress hijacks metabolism, spikes cravings, and pushes fat storage to the midsection. Juniper explains how hypnosis and NLP dial down the emotional charge around food so a snack becomes a choice, not a reflex. She shares her approach to ketosis cycling—structured, calm, and sustainable without obsessive tracking—plus the simple movement rituals and journalling that make cravings quieter and evenings easier.

We also explore food quality in the modern world and how to patch nutrient gaps with the right supplement forms, and for those considering GLP-1 medications, Juniper outlines how to protect muscle, strengthen habits, and plan an exit so progress sticks. By the end, “vibrant, juicy life” stops sounding like a slogan and starts feeling like a practical, humane path—less noise, more choice, and a body and mind that finally feel on your side.

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