🎙 Episode 9: The Science of Sustainability – Why Quick Fixes Fail and True Change Takes Time
In this episode, we’re busting the myth that willpower is the key to making peace with food, especially in perimenopause and beyond. If you’ve ever blamed yourself for not having enough “discipline,” this one’s for you.
🧠 What We Cover in This Episode:
1. Why We’ve Been Taught to Believe Willpower is Everything
The role of diet culture in promoting the willpower narrative
How this belief sets us up for guilt, shame, and burnout
2. The Truth About Why You "Fall Off Track"
What’s really driving emotional and stress eating (hint: it’s not laziness)
How unmet needs, hormones, and nervous system dysregulation come into play
3. The Willpower Loop: Why It Keeps You Stuck
The restrict → binge → shame cycle
How to identify if you’re caught in it
What to do instead
4. So If It’s Not Willpower... Then What?
The importance of nervous system regulation
Gentle nutrition and honoring your hunger
Self-compassion as a tool (not a weakness)
5. Actionable Steps to Shift Your Mindset and Habits
Simple ways to check in with your body daily
Why your environment matters more than willpower
One mindset shift that changes everything
🔗 Listen Now
Catch the full episode on your favorite podcast platform:
👉 [Apple Podcasts]
👉 [Spotify]
👉 [YouTube]
🎁 Free Resources Mentioned:
Host Contact:
Rebecca: [email protected]
Melissa: [email protected]
