Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating the same food patterns—restricting, binging, and then promising yourself it’ll never happen again?
In this episode of Make Peace With Food, I dive deep into the restrict–binge–punish–promise cycle that keeps so many of us stuck. I share how skipping meals and punishing ourselves for what we eat sends danger signals to the nervous system—keeping us in Protection Mode instead of peace.
We’ll explore how deprivation fuels cravings, how dopamine hijacks our reward system, and how simple nervous system regulation can help you finally trust your body again. This conversation is all about breaking free from punishment and returning to safety, self-compassion, and intuitive eating.
If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of guilt and control around food, this episode is for you.
Listen to the full episode now on Spotify, iTunes, or YouTube and start calming your cravings from the inside out.
Topics Covered:
How skipping meals triggers food scarcity and nervous system stress
The “restrict–binge–punish–promise” cycle and why it keeps repeating
The last supper mindset and its emotional roots
How deprivation strengthens cravings and dopamine addiction
Using meal planning as a tool for safety, not control
Why fasting can heal or harm depending on your mindset
How to shift from punishment to self-compassion
Building safety and trust around food
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