Cravings can feel like a tidal wave—loud, urgent, and impossible to ignore—yet they’re far from random. We dig into what a craving actually is, how it differs from hunger, and why your brain can fixate on sweetness or crunch even when you “should” be fine. As a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, I break down the science in plain language and show how biology, mindset, and environment combine to create that intense pull toward specific foods. We start with the body...
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Cravings can feel like a tidal wave—loud, urgent, and impossible to ignore—yet they’re far from random. We dig into what a craving actually is, how it differs from hunger, and why your brain can fixate on sweetness or crunch even when you “should” be fine. As a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, I break down the science in plain language and show how biology, mindset, and environment combine to create that intense pull toward specific foods. We start with the body...
Cravings can feel like a tidal wave—loud, urgent, and impossible to ignore—yet they’re far from random. We dig into what a craving actually is, how it differs from hunger, and why your brain can fixate on sweetness or crunch even when you “should” be fine. As a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, I break down the science in plain language and show how biology, mindset, and environment combine to create that intense pull toward specific foods. We start with the body...
Shame says emotional eating is a flaw; we say it’s a signal. Heather Soman, registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, explores why turning to food during big feelings is both human and understandable—and how to respond with compassion while adding better tools. We unpack how childhood patterns, cultural scripts, and media moments shape comfort eating, from cookies after hard days to the classic breakup-and-ice-cream trope. Along the way, Heather shares ref...
Ever wonder why you can feel “full” and yet still think about food? We take you inside the biology and behavior of appetite and show how to move from stuffed to truly satisfied. As a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor, I connect the dots between hormones, the gut-brain axis, and everyday choices so your meals start working for you instead of against you. We break down fullness versus satiety in clear terms, then explore the hormone lineup—leptin, CCK, PYY, and GLP‑1—that hel...
In this episode, Heather unpacks why body image pain runs deep and how neutrality and respect offer a steadier path than chasing an ideal. We share research, personal stories, and three daily practices to help you feel at home in your body without making love the goal. Heather Discusses: • Defining body image as thoughts and feelings • How media and diet culture shape beliefs • Social media’s impact and key statistics • Weight bias at work and links to worth • Why changing the body rarely f...
Halloween candy isn’t the villain; fear is. We take a fresh, evidence-based look at sweets through an intuitive eating lens and show how trust—not tight control—leads to calmer kids, steadier routines, and fewer binges for everyone at home. Drawing on research and real client stories, we unpack scarcity mindset, explain why strict sugar rules often backfire, and outline how habituation helps candy lose its charge over time. We break down Ellen Satter’s Division of Responsibility so parents h...
Dinner doesn’t have to feel like a test you can fail. We sit down with registered dietitian, cooking instructor, and mom of two, Olivia Cupido, to get real about kitchen overwhelm and how to find an easier rhythm that actually fits your life. From navigating disordered eating and perfectionism to cooking with a baby on your lap, Olivia shares mindset shifts and practical systems that turn “what’s for dinner” into a lighter lift. We dig into the real reasons the kitchen can feel heavy—anxiety...
Intuitive Eating with ADHD: What Makes It Different (and How to Make It Work) If you’ve ever forgotten to eat all day, struggled to meal plan, or felt like intuitive eating just doesn’t “click” with your ADHD brain — this episode is for you. Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, Heather Bray, breaks down how ADHD impacts your relationship with food — from dulled hunger cues and impulsive eating to medication-related appetite changes — and what you can do about it. Yo...
One of the most common questions I get is: “But will I lose weight with intuitive eating?” This is such an important conversation because intuitive eating is often misunderstood. Many people approach it like another diet, and then feel frustrated when it doesn’t “work” the way they expected. In this episode, I’m breaking down what the research actually says, what you can realistically expect, and why focusing solely on weight might actually be holding you back. We’ll cover: What intuitive eat...
If you’ve ever started a diet full of motivation only to “fall off” a few weeks later, you’re not alone. And here’s the truth: it’s not because you’re lazy or lack willpower. It’s because diets are designed to fail. In this episode of Behind the Plate, Heather Bray, Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, breaks down why diets don’t work — and why the cycle of restriction, cravings, and guilt is built into the system. We’ll cover: What counts as a diet (spoiler: it’s m...
If you’ve ever tried to “just eat when you’re hungry” or “listen to your body” and thought, Uhh… how?! — you’re not alone. Intuitive eating might sound simple, but for many of us, it feels confusing, overwhelming, or even impossible at first. In this very first episode of Behind the Plate, I’m breaking down what intuitive eating actually is — and what it isn’t. Developed by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, intuitive eating is an evidence-based framework designed to help you reconnec...
Cravings can feel like a tidal wave—loud, urgent, and impossible to ignore—yet they’re far from random. We dig into what a craving actually is, how it differs from hunger, and why your brain can fixate on sweetness or crunch even when you “should” be fine. As a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, I break down the science in plain language and show how biology, mindset, and environment combine to create that intense pull toward specific foods. We start with the body...
