Have you ever ever felt like one "small indulgence" spiraled into weeks of poor food choices?Dr. Katie Deming shares her own recent experience with sugar cravings over the holidays and how she used a three-day fast to reset her body and mind. She opens up about her history with sugar addiction and why, for some people, sugar isn't just food but a switch that changes everything from cravings to decision-making to self-trust.Chapters:05:00 - When sugar quietly takes control06:25 - This wasn’t lack of discipline08:00 - Why eating feels harder than fasting09:30 - Fasting as a nervous system reset11:20 - The first 24 hours and quieting the noise12:55 - Cravings fall away and clarity returns15:30 - Reading your body’s inflammation signals20:55 - Structure over willpower for long term healingYou'll hear why fasting can actually feel easier than eating when cravings are running the show, how a short fast quiets the "food noise" in your brain, and what Dr. Katie does to set herself up for success when she starts eating again. She also breaks down the difference between structure and restriction, and shares simple tools for managing cravings when they pop back up. This is not about developing the willpower, but creating clarity and coming back into alignment with your body.Whether you're healing from cancer, managing inflammation, or just tired of feeling controlled by food, Dr. Katie offers a compassionate, medically-informed approach to resetting your relationship with eating. Her honesty about her own struggles makes this feel less like advice and more like a conversation with a trusted friend who actually gets it.Press play and learn how short fasts can help you reclaim authority over your body without shame, without drama, and with more ease than you might expect.Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Transform your hydration with the system that delivers filtered, mineralized, and structured water all in one. Spring Aqua System: https://springaqua.info/drkatieDownload the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. Work with Dr. Katie: www.katiedeming.com 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Email: [email protected] Please Support the Show Share this episode with friends & family Give a Review on Spotify Give a Review on Apple Podcast Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LplU70TE9i01tW_7Tozi8b6X6rGBKA2&si=ZXLy5PjM7daD6AV5 DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not ...

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