In this episode of Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life we explore “food noise” — the looping, urgent thoughts about eating that many people experience. Kyla Holley explains how food noise is a learned brain response, not a character flaw, and contrasts it with a relaxed relationship to food.

She breaks down why evenings are often the hardest time for food thoughts and introduces a practical approach to enjoy silence instead of chatter.

Four simple steps help you observe cravings without treating them as commands and gradually reprogram the brain.

The episode offers realistic encouragement: unlearning food noise takes time but is possible, and changing your relationship with food can free mental space and reduce guilt. 

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Kyla Holley is a Therapist and the Director of The Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour

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