Make Peace With Food

Why Your Body Is Influenced by Your Thoughts: Nervous System Explained

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I go deeper than the surface-level conversation around “nervous system regulation.” While this topic has become a buzzword, what’...

Here’s What The Anti-Diet Approach Can Do

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I walk you through what it truly means to take an anti-diet approach—and why this work has nothing to do with willpower, and everyt...

The Truth About Cheat Meal: How It Triggers Binge Mechanism

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I want to take you deeper into something that so many people experience but rarely understand:What really happens when a “cheat mea...

Why You’re Always Stressed: Understanding the Root Cause and Your Stress Response with Lolita Guarin

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with stress expert Lolita Guarin — stress management expert, coach, speaker, six-time Amazon #1 bestselling author, and ...

How to Speed Up Your Metabolism (The Truth No One Told You)

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you…like you gain weight easily but have to fight so hard to lose it…this episode is going...

Why You Can’t Stop Craving Sugar (And How to Change It)

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel like your relationship with sugar is less about food and more about something deeper happening inside you… this episode is for you.In th...

The Deeper Reason You’re Overeating (It’s Not What You Think)

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re trying so hard to control your eating, but your body keeps pulling you back into the same patterns — and you’re ready to understand wh...

How to Tell If It’s Mind Hunger or Body Hunger

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for you if you feel like you’re constantly thinking about food, struggling with cravings even after eating, or unsure whether you’...

Why Stop Focusing on the Outcome and Start Focusing on Your System

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The goal is not just to get results.The goal is to experience transformation.When transformation happens…results are no longer something you chase —...

How Your Environment Influences Your Cravings

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve tried dieting, restricting, starting over on Mondays, and still feel like nothing truly sticks… this episode is for you.In this episode,...

What Makes You More Vulnerable To Your Trigger

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever notice that the moments you struggle the most with food… aren’t random?I’ve noticed that derailment tends to happen during very spec...

The Hidden Trigger Behind Emotional Eating

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest questions I get asked is this:Why do we keep eating when we’re not hungry?In this episode, I explore why emotional eating, binge ...

How Meal Planning Calms Your Cravings

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the thing you thought would make you more controlled…was actually the thing that finally helped you feel free around food?In this episode, I...

Don’t Punish Yourself by Skipping Meals

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever skipped a meal because you felt guilty about what you ate… this episode is for you.Sometimes after a night of overeating, or when t...

How to Stop Emotional Eating by Making All Food Neutral

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to stopping cravings isn’t restriction, but removing the labels from your plate?In this episode, I break down the second step to end...

Why Restricting Food Makes You Crave More

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you know exactly what you’re supposed to eat… but you just can’t seem to stick with it?I get it. Maybe you follow a meal p...

Intermittent Fasting: Rest, Heal, and Reclaim Energy

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why you feel drained, bloated, or mentally foggy even after eating all day?In this episode, I share a transformative approach t...

Start Here

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Make Peace With Food Podcast, where we go beyond intuitive eating, food freedom, and food neutrality to uncover what’s really driving...

Understanding the Three Influences Behind Cravings: Psychological, Hormonal & Habitual

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cravings aren’t about willpower. They aren’t about “just saying no” or forcing myself to resist. In this episode, I break down the three major...

Health, Cravings, and Weight Release Begin in the Mind

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for you if you’ve ever struggled with intense cravings, restrictive diets, or the endless cycle of trying to control your weight, on...

Perfectionism is a Trauma Response with Garrett Wood

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the drive that helped you succeed is the same force slowly burning you out?In this episode, I sit down with hypnotherapist and wellness coach ...

How Fear Drives Binge Eating

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most overlooked drivers of unwanted eating: fear. I explore how judgment, self-berating, and constantly f...

How to Heal Autoimmune Conditions with Sophie Shepherd

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever struggled with chronic gut issues, thyroid or autoimmune conditions, or wondered why “everything looks normal” but life feels any...

Audit Your Diet: The 3 Environments To Calm Your Cravings

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear diet, you probably think food. But what you eat is just part of the story. If cravings, emotional eating, or feeling “out of control”...

Why You Have to Be Healthy First to Release Weight

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you tried everything and still wonder why you can’t release weight? This episode is for you.I share why weight release doesn’t start with cut...

The Three Feel-Good Hormones: Dopamine, Serotonin & Oxytocin

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt trapped in cravings, emotional eating, or shame after food — this episode is for you.I break down the three feel-good hormones...

Why Food Restriction Doesn't Work (And What Does)

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle of restriction, cravings, and guilt around food, this episode is for you.One of the most common questions I...

Why Skipping the Next Meal Keeps You Stuck

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever woken up after a night of eating past fullness — maybe snacking until 2:00 a.m. — and immediately thought,“I need to make up for t...

How To End Irresistible Cravings

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why Cravings Hijack Your Body: The Storage Hormone Secret

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered why your body seems to hold onto fat, why cravings hit even when you just ate, or why dieting alone ...

Why Counting Calories Causes Weight Gain

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of dieting, obsessing over calories, or feeling guilty after eating, this is for you.I am sharing about the s...

How Your Nervous System Reacts to Triggers & Dysregulated Emotions

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why, no matter how hard you try, you keep falling into the same food and emotional patterns? If you feel stuck in cycles of emo...

Sugar Isn't The Problem, This Hormone Is! Here's What Most People Don't Know

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re fighting cravings and blaming your willpower, this episode reframes everything you’ve been taught about food and self-control.Cravings a...

Why you should STOP WEIGHING YOURSELF

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the scale isn’t keeping you accountable… but actually keeping you stuck?In this episode, I’m inviting you to question one of the most no...

How Your Hormones Control Your Body’s Set Point

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about discovering your current set point — where your body and mind are living right now with food, movement, sleep, stress, and bel...

Scarcity Mindset: The Mindset of Not Enoughness

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I want to dive deep into one of the most overlooked patterns that keeps us stuck in stress, cravings, and self-sabotage: the scarcity...

How Cortisol and Insulin Drive Cravings

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sherry breaks down one of the most misunderstood reasons weight release feels impossible — and it has nothing to do with willpower,...

Always Hungry or Never Satisfied? The Hormone Truth No One Teaches

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I want to talk about something I see all the time with the women I coach — and it’s one of the most misunderstood experience...

The Storage Hormone: How Anticipation & Stress Drive Cravings

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I break down one of the most misunderstood hormones in health and weight regulation — the storage hormone — and why understa...

The Master Hormone Controlling Your Cravings, Weight & Nervous System

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your weight struggles, cravings, emotional eating, and stubborn belly fat were never about discipline — but about stress?In this episode, I’...

From Surviving to Thriving: Trauma, Safety & the Healing Power of the Body

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sherry talks with Amy Stein, an herbalist, energy medicine educator, trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, and motivational speaker...

Heal Your Gut Holistically with Nutrition: Trauma, Stress & Autoimmune Disease

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful conversation, Sherry sits down with Josh Dech—holistic nutritionist and gut health specialist—for a deep exploration of joy, infl...

Why We Eat to Cope: The Compassion That Changes Everything

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s powerful episode, I sit down with someone whose story moved me deeply — Jonathan Mclernon, an emotional eating coach who has lost over ...

Omega-3 Explained: Clearer Thinking, Better Sleep, Less Inflammation

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Corinna Bellizzi — an omega-3 expert, industry pioneer, and pro-planet health advocate who’s spent over ...

Rewiring Your Mind and Nervous System: From Burnout to Heart Flow

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sherry sits down with Adam Hart, a personal transformation coach, to explore the journey from burnout, self-sabotage, and anxiety tow...

Magnesium for Anxiety, Sleep, Stress & Hormones: What You Need to Know

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Sherry sits down with Natalie Jurado, founder of Be Rooted In, to explore one of the most overlooked yet life-changing minerals:...

Making Peace With Gluten: The Good Gluten, the Truth About Wheat, and Healing Your Body with Cindy Anderson

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode will change how you think about gluten forever.If you’ve feared wheat…If you’ve struggled with bloating, fatigue, pain, constipatio...

Trauma Recovery: Transforming Pain into Strength

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the pain you're trying to outrun is actually the doorway to your deepest healing?In today’s episode, I sit down with the incredible Clin...

Discovering the Right Nutrition: Listening to Your Body on a Holistic Journey

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why “eating clean” still isn’t working for you?In this episode, I sit down with nutrition expert Andrea Nicholson, who sh...

Overcoming Trauma: Embracing Inner Strength and Healing

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your greatest pain is also the doorway to your greatest resilience?In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Matthews, a remarkable woman who ...

Healing Hashimoto’s: How Stress and Gut Health Impact Thyroid Health

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the symptoms you’ve been dismissing for years are actually your body’s SOS signal?In this episode, I sit down with Anna Pinnock, a registe...

Embracing the Power of Aging Through Menopause with Jan Saunders

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are your best years really behind you—or just beginning?In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Jan Saunders, an adventurer, vegan advoc...

How Intermittent Fasting Restores Hunger Cues and Heals Hormone Resistance with Gin Stephens

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Because diets disconnect us from our body’s natural wisdom. They teach us to ignore our hunger, to fear food, and to rely on willpower instead of tr...

What Is Your Big WHY: The Secret to Lasting Consistency in Your Health Journey

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What truly drives you to take care of yourself?In this episode, I dive deep into the real reason behind lasting consistency — uncovering your Big WH...

Why You Should Listen to Your Body’s Cues

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like your body was trying to tell you something—but you brushed it off until it got louder?In this episode, I explore how our bod...

The Truth About Real Food and Processed Food

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever stopped to wonder what’s actually in the food you eat every day? In this episode, I uncover the truth about real food and processed fo...

Why I’m Anti-Diet: How I Make Peace with Food

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After 25 years in the fitness and health industry, I can confidently say — diets don’t work. They create confusion, guilt, and a scarcity mindset ...

What Is the Right Diet That Actually Works for You?

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the right diet isn’t about cutting carbs, counting macros, or giving up your favorite foods—but about understanding what truly works for y...

Could Your Unresolved Past Trauma Be the Real Cause of Your Gut Issues?

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought that the gut issues you’re facing right now might actually trace back to unresolved past trauma or dysregulated emotions?Gut h...

Why Skipping Meals Keeps You Stuck In The Binge-Restrict Cycle

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating the same food patterns—restricting, binging, and then promising yourself it’ll never happen again?In...

Shift from Protection Mode to Safety Mode Through Breathwork Technique

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever noticed how your breath changes when you’re stressed, anxious, or triggered?In this episode, I guide you through a powerful yet simple...

The 5 Steps to Your Metabolic Blueprint: Finally Take Back Control of Your Body

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like your body just isn’t responding—no matter how healthy you eat or how hard you try?In this episode, I walk you through The ...

Here’s The 5 Key Concepts of Your Metabolic Blueprint

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to lasting food freedom and sustainable fat loss isn’t about dieting at all—but about creating metabolic peace?In this episode of ...

The Truth About Your Set Point: 6 Shifts to Reset Your Hormones

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why your body seems “stuck” no matter how much you exercise or how clean you eat?In this episode, I discuss the concept of ...

How Hypnotherapy Helps You Uncover Unconscious Beliefs

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What unconscious beliefs are holding you back from creating real, lasting change?In this episode, I talk about the hidden patterns that influence much...

Why Do 90% of People Who Know How to Release Weight Still Struggle?

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do 90% of people who know exactly what to do to release weight still struggle to follow through?In this episode, I dive into the shocking statisti...

Will You Release Weight When You Stop Restricting?

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the very thing you’ve been relying on—restriction—is actually the reason you feel stuck in cycles of cravings and bingeing?In this episo...

Stop Calling Foods Good or Bad—Here’s Why

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like no matter how much you “know” about nutrition, food still feels confusing, overwhelming, or even scary? I know that feelin...

How to Stop Nighttime Snacking Without Restriction?

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with nighttime snacking that just won’t seem to go away, no matter how much discipline you use? In this episode, I share why thi...

Are You a Binge Eater Without Even Knowing It?

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you really a binge eater—even if you don’t think you are?Most people say “No, that’s not me” when I ask this question. But what if binge...

What If Curiosity Could Transform Your Unwanted Behaviors?

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen if you replaced judgment with curiosity?In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I dive into the transformative power of self-awaren...

The 3 Dangerous Words Sabotaging Your Relationship with Food

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I know that”?In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I explore the three most dangerous words that can sab...

Here’s What You Need to Know Before Shifting to Intuitive Eating

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever tried intuitive eating and felt even more out of control around food?In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the bigge...

Why Are You Struggling with Weight? Here’s Why

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we keep struggling with weight—even when we’re doing “all the right things”?In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I pull back the cu...

The Real Reason 95% of People Regain Weight Back

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do 95% of people who lose weight on a diet gain it all back within a year?In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I share why diets don’t actua...

How Your Thoughts Trigger Your Body Into Protection Mode

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever asked yourself why you keep turning to food even when you know it’s not what you really want? 🍫🍷In this episode of Make Peace Wi...

Here’s The 3 Feel-Good Hormones You Need to Know

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share how the three feel-good hormones—dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin—shape the way we experience cravings, joy, and even lo...

Sugar Burner or Fat Burner? Why It Matters for Cravings & Energy

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some people constantly crave sugar while others seem to have steady energy all day?In this episode, I uncover how your metabolism, nervous syst...

Why Healing First Is the Only Path to Lasting Weight Release

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of chasing weight loss—and getting nowhere?What if the real key to lasting change isn’t another diet... but a complete shift in how we appro...

The Surprising Benefits of Intermittent Fasting in the Nervous System

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if intermittent fasting is more than just another diet trend?I was recently invited to be a guest on Eric Sardina’s show Retu...

Why You Need Resistance Training To Boost Hormones & Metabolism

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if everything you’ve been told about aging, weight gain, and menopause is only half the truth?In this empowering episode of Make Peace with Foo...

The Weight Loss Truth No One’s Talking About: Mindset Before Medication

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can medical weight loss and a peaceful relationship with food really coexist?When I first thought about inviting a weight loss surgeon onto the Make P...

Stop Over-Exercising: Trusting Your Body Through Hormonal Shifts

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your wellness dependent on something outside of you—like supplements, detoxes, or endless protocols?In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I op...

Why Your Diet Isn’t Working: The Hormone Factor

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are your hormones the hidden reason your diet isn’t working?In this episode of Make Peace with Food, we expose why most diets fail — not because o...

Can You Heal Emotional Eating by Regulating Your Nervous System?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that your cravings and emotional eating patterns might have less to do with willpower—and more to do with your nervous system?In this e...

Why Dieting Broke Your Hunger Cues—Reconnecting with Intuitive Eating

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know dieting can actually disconnect you from your body’s natural hunger signals?In this episode, I’m opening up about my personal journey...

Could Your Metabolic Blueprint End Cravings for Good?

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the real reason you're stuck isn't your diet—but a hidden pattern in your metabolism you've never been taught to decode?In this episode of t...

Stop Cutting Foods — Regroup and Pair Your Foods Instead

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the podcast, I reveal how to pair and regroup meals in a way that works with your hormones. So you cut the cravings and ...

The Master Hormone: The One That Rules Your Stress, Cravings, and Weight

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the real reason you’re stuck with cravings, stress, and stubborn weight has nothing to do with willpower—and everything to do with one mas...

Why Intermittent Fasting Isn’t What You Think

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your cravings had nothing to do with food—and everything to do with your mind?In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real re...

Your Mindset is Making You Crave – Here’s Why

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your cravings had nothing to do with food, and everything to do with your mind?In this episode, I’m diving deep into the real reason why so ...

The Real Key to Transformation: Overcoming Limits and Self-Belief

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the real reason you feel stuck isn’t a lack of willpower—but a mindset wired for protection instead of transformation?In this episode, Lou...

The Identity Shift That Could Change Everything!

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if changing the story you tell yourself could transform your identity—and your life?In this episode, we talk about something we all deal with—...

Stuck in Self-Sabotage? This One Mindset Shift Will Break You Free!

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I will share the topics of self-empowerment and personal transformation that are close to my heart. We explore the ways we often self...

Why You’re Still Struggling with Food—And How to Break Free

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to break free from diet rules and build a healthier, lasting relationship with food?In this inspiring episode, Sherry shares her journey...

Could One Tiny Daily Habit Actually Transform Your Health Forever?

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if small, intentional daily changes could unlock lasting health and transform your mindset forever?In this episode, Sherry shares the powerful st...

What If Your Gut Is the Reason You Can’t Stop Emotional Eating?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are your eating habits actually a response to emotions buried since childhood?In this episode, Sherry talks about why we sometimes eat when we’re no...

Why You Can’t Eat Intuitively Until You Hear This?

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are your eating habits driven by stress and restriction—or guided by safety, self-love, and true nourishment?In this episode, Sherry talks about how...

Overeating Isn’t the Problem It’s What Your Nervous System Is Trying to Tell You

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel like you’ve tried everything to stop overeating, your nervous system might be the missing piece.In this episode, Sherry Shaban talks abo...

Why Hasn’t Anyone Told You This About Unwanted Eating Behavior?

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...