Ever found yourself hovering near the charcuterie board when the holiday stress kicks in? You weren’t just hungry, girl—you were wired for it. Stress doesn’t just change your mood, it changes how your brain and body respond to food. And the snack plate? It starts singing like a full-on choir. 🎶🧀🍫

In this episode of The Empowered Eating Holiday Edit, Jessika unpacks why stress and emotions hijack our eating and how empowered eating gives us tools to respond instead of react.

✨ Why stress and emotions make snack plates so irresistible (hint: cortisol + cravings).

What stress or emotion might be driving you toward the snack plate this season—and what one small pause could change your next bite?

If you’re ready to go deeper than quick tips and build real support, the Empowered Eating Academy is now open! This four-month coaching program combines nutrition science, mindset shifts, and personalized coaching so your season of stress doesn’t become a season of sneaky snacks.

💡 Join before December 31st and get a FREE GI-MAP test (valued at $400!) to kickstart your health in 2026. Spots are limited—don’t let the snack plate hijack your holidays.

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