Are you tired of the endless cycle of losing weight, only to gain it all back? In this episode, we dive deep into why willpower and discipline aren’t the keys to lasting change and the powerful 90-second window that can change everything when you master it. 

I’ll share the science behind why your brain resists change, how you can work with your brain instead of against it, and the three essential steps to rewire your identity as a balanced eater.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by cravings, lost hope, or struggled to trust yourself around food, this episode is for you. Discover practical tools and perspective shifts to break free from old patterns and create an authentic, joyful relationship with food.

Ready to take control and transform your eating habits? Tune in now and start mastering that crucial moment that can change everything.

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Why does hitting your weight loss goals sometimes lead to unexpected binges? If you’ve ever felt like success suddenly flips the script and triggers old eating struggles, you’re not alone. In this episode, we uncover the surprising brain-based reasons behind this self-sabotage and reveal powerful strategies to break the cycle for good. Ready to transform your relationship with food and make lasting progress? Listen now to discover what to do instead and start holding your new normal with peace and confidence. 

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Have you ever promised yourself you'd stick to healthy eating, only to find yourself reaching for that bag of chips or a box of chocolates? You’re not alone. In this deeply honest episode, Réshadna shares her own journey and uncovers why so many smart, capable, high-achieving women struggle to keep food promises, not because of a lack of willpower, but due to a hidden battle with integrity and self-trust.

Discover how embracing kind, compassionate integrity,not perfection or discipline, can be the transformative key to reconnecting with your inner power, feeling authentic, and finally breaking free from shame and secret struggles. This episode goes beyond food and diet…it’s about rebuilding your self-esteem and cultivating self-love so that your inner truth shines through authentically in every area of your life.

When you listen you’ll discover: 

• Why so many women with impressive achievements still feel like “frauds” around food
• How to recognize and reprogram the critical self-talk that sabotages your integrity
• The surprising role of accountability in keeping promises to yourself
• Powerful tools and resources that supported Réshanda’s own transformation

Whether you’re battling frustration, confusion, or secret shame around your eating, this episode offers empathy, validation, and a hopeful path forward. Tune in to start embracing integrity with kindness and unlock lasting inner peace and control.

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If you’ve ever felt like weight loss should be simpler, like getting control around food would solve everything, this episode will shift your perspective and give you a powerful new tool. Join me as I reveal the missing skill that most weight loss approaches overlook and how to develop it for yourself so that you can have power over what you eat and lose weight sustainably.

I dive deep into why willpower and strict dieting often backfire, how emotional and habitual urges hijack your brain, and why trying harder only retraumatizes you. Instead, you’ll discover a simple, three-phase process to build your capacity to handle urges without force . . . rewiring your brain and transforming your relationship with food.

This episode is for smart, capable women who are tired of fighting food and ready to find true freedom and sustainable weight loss that feels natural, effortless, and rooted in self-trust. Whether you struggle with binge eating, emotional eating, or just want more peace around food, this conversation will give you clarity, compassion, and practical steps you can start using today.

Ready to stop the battle and start living in balance? Let’s get into it.

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Are you a SMART, CAPABLE woman who constantly wonders why food is the one area of your life you can't control? If you feel hijacked by cravings or find yourself back at square one after every diet, this episode is your missing piece.

We are pulling back the curtain on the #1 mistake that successful women make when trying to overcome overeating and binging: trying to use willpower to outthink an urge. 

The reason your willpower fails isn't a lack of discipline; it's a neurological mismatch. We dive deep into the crucial distinction between conscious food thoughts and powerful, survival-wired food urges. You'll understand why the food industry has engineered products to appeal to the oldest, most unconscious part of your brain, making the struggle feel impossible. 

Stop fighting a losing battle. 

Réshanda reveals the 3-step "Crave to Clear Method" that teaches you how to stop battling yourself and start building internal resilience.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the constant "food noise" isn't a moral failure, but a sign of a hijacked brain.
• The difference between a simple food thought you can easily drop and an urge that feels like RESTLESSNESS or a compulsive need to act.
• The 3 Steps to REWIRE your neural pathways for effortless, consistent eating control, without relying on GLP-1s or extreme white-knuckling.
• How to finally achieve peace and freedom with food, regaining the mental clarity to focus on what truly matters.

Tune in if you’re ready to trade the exhausting cycle of fighting cravings for the skills and capacity to manage them from the inside out. 

Resources Mentioned: Get on the waitlist for the Eat With Balanced program at reshandayates.com/foodfreedom 

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Every January, you feel that familiar surge of motivation. You set big goals—and then, 14 weeks later, you’re back in your old habits again. 

If you're tired of this yearly cycle, you may be sitting there thinking, ‘Why can’t I ever make a resolution stick?’ 

In this special New Year episode, you'll discover the single, small mindset shift that transforms your ability to create real, lasting change in 2026. 

What most people don’t realize is that their reliance on motivation is the very thing causing them to fail. 

We’ll dive into behavioral science (specifically, the work of habits expert B.J. Fogg) to show you how to harness your "fresh start energy" to set up systems that work even when your motivation is gone.

You'll learn how to identify one-time decisions—like setting up a meal prep service or hiring weekly support—that automate your goals and stop the need for constant willpower. 

Stop trying to be a "New Me" and start creating a simple system that guarantees success.

Listen in to learn:

• The flawed "Old Mindset" that keeps you trapped in the all-or-nothing cycle.
• How to apply B.J. Fogg’s research to make your habits non-negotiable.
• Specific, real-life examples of "one-decision" systems you can implement this week.

And if you want even more tools and tricks to stay in control of your eating, you can get on the wait list for Crave to Clear at reshandayates.com/foodfreedom 

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Afraid of Spiraling After the Holidays? Do This One Thing First.

The days after the holidays can feel unsettling, especially if you’ve ever found yourself swinging between restriction and “throwing it all out the window” when it comes to food.

If you’re feeling anxious about losing control, gaining weight, or starting another all-or-nothing reset in January, this episode is for you.

In this short, grounding conversation, I share one simple, non-overwhelming focus that can dramatically reduce cravings, quiet food noise, and help you feel more stable and in control—starting today.

This isn’t about dieting, starting over, or forcing perfection.

We’ll explore:

• Why post-holiday spirals aren’t a character flaw—but a biological pattern
• How under-fueling quietly fuels cravings, urges, and evening binges
• The overlooked role protein plays in calming food noise and emotional eating
• How stabilizing your body creates more emotional and mental space to respond—not react
• A practical “yes-and” approach that allows indulgence without losing control

I also share a real-life example of how prioritizing protein helped me enjoy pizza and dessert—without guilt, shame, or spiraling—by working with my body instead of against it.

If you want to move into the new year feeling steadier, calmer, and more self-trusting around food—this episode will help you take that first step.

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If the holidays leave you feeling anxious about food or afraid that one indulgence could undo all your progress, this episode is for you.

With sweets everywhere and routines disrupted, it’s easy to fall into restriction, all-or-nothing thinking, and the fear of losing control. In this episode, you’ll learn a gentler, more sustainable way to approach holiday eating — without relying on willpower or trying to “earn” your meals.

I share my simple three-part approach that helps you:

• nourish your body without restriction,
• enjoy holiday foods without spiraling into a binge,
• and stay emotionally grounded during a high-stress season.

You’ll also learn why one day of eating never defines your progress, how to break free from fear-based food rules, and what actually supports lasting change with binge and emotional eating.

This isn’t about being perfect or starting over in January.
 It’s about learning how to support yourself, so food no longer runs your life.

Press play and learn how to enjoy the holidays without guilt, fear, or falling back into old patterns.

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That moment when an urge hits out of nowhere…
 And suddenly your entire day feels hijacked.

It’s not just about the food.
 It’s about the spiral that follows—the mental fog, the negotiation, the exhaustion of being at war with yourself.

In Episode 257, I break down what’s really happening when urges arise—and the hidden cost of constantly trying to outthink, fight, or resist them.

This episode isn’t about more discipline or “being stronger.”
 It’s about expanding your emotional capacity so urges stop running the show.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
 ✨ Why urges are just signals—not failures
 ✨ How the urge spiral drains your confidence, presence, and energy
 ✨ What changes when you stop fighting yourself and start staying with yourself
 ✨ How this one shift can ripple into your relationships, identity, and self-trust

When you learn how to stop the spiral, it’s not just about food.
 It’s about freedom.

🎧 Listen now to Episode 257 of Rise and Align with Food

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For years, you’ve been told the problem is your lack of willpower — that you just need to be stronger, more disciplined, or more motivated. But that belief is one of the biggest lies in the diet and wellness industry.

In this episode, you’ll discover why feeling out of control around food isn’t a personal failing — it’s simply your brain running an outdated program. And once you understand that, everything you’ve been struggling with finally makes sense.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The Willpower Glitch: Why willpower collapses when you try to fight an urge, and why this “failure” is actually a biological setup — not your fault.
• The Brain’s Alliance: How your brain is not your enemy but your most powerful, untapped ally — and how to give it new commands that support your long-term goals instead of sabotaging them.
• Your First Brain Command: A simple 30-second technique you can use the moment an urge hits to begin rewiring old programming instantly.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I doing this again?” even though you’re capable, driven, and disciplined in every other area of your life — this episode will finally give you clarity, relief, and a new path forward.

The shift from fighting your brain to partnering with it is the foundation of my brand-new program, Crave to Clear, and the first-ever beta cohort opens soon.

If you’re ready to stop running a system designed to fail — and finally install one that makes food feel easy — then your next step is crucial.

Because this is the first beta round, spots will be minimal, so every member gets focused support. The only way to guarantee your chance to enroll is by joining the priority notification list.

Join today and you’ll receive a private early-access link as soon as doors open on December 10th — before it’s announced anywhere else.

 Your upgrade begins here: reshandayates.com/power

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