In this episode of Talking Sh*t, Jana drops the pressure to “just be disciplined” and gets real about the one thing most women never consider when they’re trying to change their habits or their relationship with food: their nervous system - the personal blueprint that shapes how you cope, react, shut down, or push through stress.
With nervous system coach and licensed clinical social worker Kim Jackson-Massaro, Jana unpacks why so many women feel stuck: not because they lack willpower, but because their body has learned to survive - not thrive - after years of dieting, criticism, and feeling “not enough.”
They get real about:
💭 How your nervous system wiring explains your reactions - fight, flight, or collapse - and why none of it is your fault
🔥 Why dieting often becomes a trauma response and triggers shutdown, overwhelm, or sabotage
✨ How self-compassion, awareness, and small joy-driven practices help you shift your behavior without shame or force
If you’ve ever felt like you’re fighting your body or stuck in the same patterns, this episode will feel like finally understanding yourself with clarity and compassion.
👩About Kim Jackson Massaro
Kim Jackson-Massaro, is a Nervous System Coach and Clinical EFT Practitioner who helps women break free from stress patterns, emotional triggers, and limiting beliefs. Through a blend of EFT Tapping, nervous system education grounded in Polyvagal Theory, and compassionate coaching, she guides clients toward feeling calmer, clearer, and more empowered in their lives.
Connect wih Kim Jackson Massaro
www.kimjacksonmassaro.com
@kimjackson_massaro_coaching
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📩 Have a topic or question? DM me or check out my website at www.healthwins.org
🎙 Until next time—keep talking shit and living life on your own terms! 💪✨
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