What if the key to healing your relationship with food isn’t in what you eat—but in how your nervous system responds to emotion?

In this episode, I share the root causes of disordered eating, beyond the outdated "eat less, move more" mindset that diet culture continues to push. Drawing from my background in personal training, osteopathy, and athletic therapy, I explore how true healing begins with regulating the nervous system.

You'll learn why emotional states like fear, anger, and sadness are not problems to fix, but signals from your body asking for attention. I share how understanding the autonomic nervous system is essential in managing the emotional triggers that drive unwanted eating behaviors.

I also introduce some of the powerful tools I use in my Make Peace with Food program—such as hypnotherapy, meditation, and somatic practices—that help clients shift out of protection mode and into safety, where sustainable transformation begins.

Let’s redefine what it really means to make peace with food.

Topics covered:

• Sherry Chiffon's Journey from CrossFit to Online Health Coaching

• Healing Eating Behaviors Through Nervous System Regulation

• Understanding and Embracing Emotions for Personal Growth

• Healing Relationships Through Self-Love and Acceptance

• Sherry Chiffon's Journey to Transforming Health and Nutrition

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Key Takeaways:

• Disordered eating isn't about willpower—it's a nervous system response to unresolved emotional triggers.

• Techniques like hypnotherapy and meditation can regulate the autonomic nervous system and support sustainable healing.

• A true transformation begins when we shift from self-blame to self-awareness—and that’s the foundation of Make Peace with Food.

If you've ever felt like food has power over you, I hope this conversation brings you comfort and inspiration. You’re not alone, and healing is possible.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right—eating well, exercising, pushing yourself—but your body just won’t let go of fat, there’s a reason.

Your nervous system is either in Protection Mode (fight-or-flight) or Safety Mode (rest-and-digest)—and fat release only happens in Safety Mode. But if your body feels unsafe? It clings to fat, slows metabolism, and even triggers binge eating and self-sabotage.

Think about it. You go through stress, and suddenly you’re reaching for food you swore you wouldn’t touch. You’re not weak—it’s biology. When your body is in survival mode, it’s wired to conserve energy and seek quick fuel. That’s why unwanted eating behaviors feel so out of control sometimes.

But here’s the kicker: fat loss isn’t just about burning calories—it’s about making your body feel safe enough to let go.

So the real question is—are you pushing your body into Protection Mode without even realizing it? Because if you are, no amount of dieting or exercise is going to override survival mode.

It’s time to stop fighting your body and start working with it.

So if you’re ready to Break Free from Emotional and Binge Eating, download my FREE eBook: Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break the Emotional and Binge Eating Battle.

In this guide, you'll learn how to regulate your nervous system to eliminate cravings, make peace with food, and allow the weight to naturally release itself.

Download your free copy here: www.sherryshaban.com/calm

You deserve to experience food freedom, I can’t wait to see you inside!

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