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The Sugar Episode
Sugar isn’t just a food issue — it’s an emotional, physiological, cultural, and relational one. If it feels heavy or confusing in your home, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.
In this episode, I walk you through five core themes that explain why sugar feels so hard for so many families — and a kinder, more holistic way to approach it for the long haul.
You’ll hear:
✨ Why sugar struggles aren’t really about willpower or “being good” — they’re about nervous system wiring and familiarity.
✨ How a mother’s own history with sugar and sweets influences the emotional atmosphere at home (with compassion, not blame).
✨ What sugar cravings are actually communicating and how to respond with curiosity and clear next steps.
✨ The three most common ways sugar gets tied to rewards, soothing, and connection — and gentle ways to begin uncoupling those patterns.
✨ How to move away from restriction and into an additive, supportive approach that makes everyone in the home feel so much better!
You’ll walk away understanding:
🌿 Why sugar is not “the problem to solve” — and what’s really asking for your attention.
🌿 The key themes that make sugar feel calmer, steadier, and less charged in your home.
🌿 How to support your kids (and yourself) in building a positive, confident relationship with sugar over time — without needing to be perfect.
This episode is a compassionate reset for anyone who’s tired of feeling like sugar is a battle. When you shift the lens, everything softens.
🔗 Links & next steps:
Book a free consult with me!
Join my email community for more support around food & motherhood.
Share this episode with a friend who’s struggling with sugar in her home!
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By Deena BarselahSugar isn’t just a food issue — it’s an emotional, physiological, cultural, and relational one. If it feels heavy or confusing in your home, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.
In this episode, I walk you through five core themes that explain why sugar feels so hard for so many families — and a kinder, more holistic way to approach it for the long haul.
You’ll hear:
✨ Why sugar struggles aren’t really about willpower or “being good” — they’re about nervous system wiring and familiarity.
✨ How a mother’s own history with sugar and sweets influences the emotional atmosphere at home (with compassion, not blame).
✨ What sugar cravings are actually communicating and how to respond with curiosity and clear next steps.
✨ The three most common ways sugar gets tied to rewards, soothing, and connection — and gentle ways to begin uncoupling those patterns.
✨ How to move away from restriction and into an additive, supportive approach that makes everyone in the home feel so much better!
You’ll walk away understanding:
🌿 Why sugar is not “the problem to solve” — and what’s really asking for your attention.
🌿 The key themes that make sugar feel calmer, steadier, and less charged in your home.
🌿 How to support your kids (and yourself) in building a positive, confident relationship with sugar over time — without needing to be perfect.
This episode is a compassionate reset for anyone who’s tired of feeling like sugar is a battle. When you shift the lens, everything softens.
🔗 Links & next steps:
Book a free consult with me!
Join my email community for more support around food & motherhood.
Share this episode with a friend who’s struggling with sugar in her home!