
Hosted by Dr. Deb Butler · EN

Do you feel like food has too much power over you? In this deeply personal conversation, Michelle shares how years of stress, overwhelm, food rules, and self-criticism kept her stuck in a cycle that felt impossible to break. Like many women in menopause, she believed her struggles were caused by stress and cravings. What she discovered was that the way she was thinking about those challenges mattered far more than the challenges themselves. As Michelle worked through the ThINNER Peace process, she learned how to stop labeling foods as good or bad, enjoy joy foods without guilt, and experience cravings without feeling controlled by them. She also found a level of self-compassion that extended far beyond food and weight loss. If you've ever felt exhausted by cravings, restriction, or self-criticism, this conversation will give you a completely different way to think about what's possible. Enjoy the show! Free Guide: Download the Jumpstart Your Weight Loss in Menopause Guide at drdebbutler.com/podcast-companion-guide Mini Session: Ready to master your mind? Book a free mini session at drdebbutler.com/workwithme Thinner Peace Quiz: Take the quiz at drdebbutler.com/quiz to identify your obstacles to eating when hungry and stopping when full Peace with Food 30-Day Course - Available at www.drdebbutler.com/joy Now, go listen to the podcast. Click here to listen to the 1st episode. It's the best place to start! If you've been loving my podcast, please subscribe and review the show. The only way it will pop up to others is when people review it, so if you're loving it – pass on the good word! What You'll Learn From This Episode Why stress wasn't actually the cause of Michelle's eating struggles How food stopped controlling her thoughts The surprising difference between urges and true hunger Why restriction and deprivation kept her stuck How curiosity replaced self-criticism and changed everything

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