Breaking Free From The Food Guilt Cycle With Ali Shapiro

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Today Kathleen and Sonia bring you a fascinating chat with Ali Shapiro health coach speaker and creator of Truce with Food Together they dig into the highs lows and everything in between when it comes to cravings food and the ways alcohol plays into it all In this episode they tackle questions we all ask ourselves Why do I crave sugar after a long day What s really behind that urge to snack and How can I start eating in a way that feels right for me Ali shares practical insights on how to understand cravings balance blood sugar and build a healthier relationship with food that doesn t feel like a battle Listeners will get practical tips about blood sugar balance ways to know the difference between I need this and I want this and how to make food choices that feel natural Ali also talks about her own journey with food revealing how a health challenge as a kid shaped her approach to nutrition today Whether you re struggling with cravings or just looking to feel more in tune with your body there s something here for you This is Sisters in Sobriety the support community that helps women change their relationship with alcohol Check out our Substack for extra tips tricks and resources Time-Stamped Highlights 00 01 00 Meet Ali Shapiro and her unique take on food and cravings 00 01 10 How blood sugar and alcohol mess with our cravings 00 02 00 Why emotional cravings happen and how to spot them 00 03 12 The never-ending cycle of caffeine and exhaustion 00 04 15 What s the difference between wanting a snack and needing one 00 05 23 Ali s thoughts on why intuitive eating isn t always so intuitive 00 06 54 Getting real about our emotional ties to food 00 07 52 Food as a way to connect with others why it matters 00 08 10 Kathleen shares how food helped her through a hard time 00 09 19 How meals can help us slow down and feel more grounded 00 10 12 Finding balance when it comes to emotional eating 00 11 23 Ali s three types of hunger approach it s not just about food 00 12 42 How blood sugar balance can reduce cravings 00 13 56 Ali s breakfast experiment try it for yourself 00 15 27 Peptides and insulin breaking down what it all means 00 17 04 Why strength training is a midlife game-changer 00 18 29 Understanding how hormones impact our cravings 00 20 15 Building muscle to support a healthy weight 00 21 59 Busting the myth of calorie-counting diets 00 24 48 Separating health and weight without judgment 00 28 55 Ali s Truce with Food program what it s all about 00 34 43 A sneak peek at Ali s thoughts on gut healthLinksGet In Touch With Ali – Free breakfast experimentTruce with Food group programSisters In Sobriety Substack – find more tips tricks resources and communitySisters In Sobriety EmailSisters In Sobriety InstagramKathleen s Website Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcastKathleen s Instagram Click here to visit this podcast episode