414 From Eating Cookies Out Of The Garbage to Healing Food Addiction
One of the most powerful moments in this conversation came when Amber said:
"I didn't want to do what I was doing… but it became my comfort zone."
If you've ever struggled with food, alcohol, or any compulsive behavior, you know exactly what she means.
This episode isn't about dieting.
It's about why the body holds on — to weight, habits, protection, and survival patterns — even when we desperately want to change.
Amber walks us through her healing journey, from childhood trauma and food addiction to full recovery, and explains why binge eating isn't a lack of discipline — it's often a nervous system trying to self-soothe.
We discuss:
- Why restriction and "all-or-nothing" thinking backfire
- How hormones quietly sabotage progress
- Why negative self-talk keeps the body in fight-or-flight
- The difference between managing symptoms and fully healing
- And why detachment — not obsession — is what allows real change
The biggest takeaway?
Your body isn't broken. It's protecting you.
And once you understand why, everything changes.
✅ Action Steps for Listeners
- Identify your triggers
Write down emotional, physical, and environmental triggers (fatigue, stress, scale-checking, restriction). - Stop blaming willpower
Start asking: "What does my body need right now?" - Pay attention to self-talk
Notice when inner criticism appears — it's often a stress response. - Support your nervous system
Breathwork, journaling, walking in nature, and rest are not optional — they're foundational. - Get curious about hormones
If weight or cravings feel "stuck," there may be a biological reason.
📚 Resources Mentioned
- Hormone testing & functional ranges
- EFT tapping
- Journaling & emotional processing
- Nervous system regulation practices
- Amber's Body Freedom work & free quiz
- The No Sugarcoating Podcast
Guest Contact Info: https://amberapproved.ca/
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