{HMW} The gap between hunger and awareness (and how stress widens it)

Dear Reader,

Have you ever noticed how you’re suddenly at the bottom of a bag, a plate, or the fridge door…

and you’re not quite sure how you got there?

No pause.
No clear decision.
Just movement.

For many of us, eating has become something that happens to us instead of with us.
Not because we lack discipline, but because our nervous system has learned to stay on high alert.

When stress is running the show, awareness narrows.
Hunger cues get quiet.
Satisfaction gets blurry.
Food becomes a reflex.

That’s why I’m excited to be part of the Whole Body Health Summit, an audio summit created for exhausted women whose labs look “normal” but whose lived experience tells a different story.

Inside the summit, we explore:

🧠 How stress physiology shapes appetite and eating behavior

🧠Why willpower-based approaches backfire under nervous system load

🧠Concrete, body-based ways to rebuild awareness without rules or restriction

My own session focuses on sensory and nervous-system pathways that help you pause and reconnect with your body before, during, and after eating.

You don’t need to overhaul your life to start listening again.
You need the right entry points.

🎧 The summit is free to join and runs January 7–11, 2026.
You’ll get access to 15 private podcast-style conversations you can listen to on a walk, in the car, or while making tea.

Come curious.
Come tired.
Come exactly as you are.

Have it:

Interesting article alert: The Short Bouts of Exercise that can Help you Live Longer

Made it:

5-Senses Sunday

This week I'm wondering: Can you turn off your tickle response? (My husband claims he can.) Also exploring why holiday scents hit different depending on your memories, how music syncs with your nervous system, and black currant as 2026's flavor forecast. Your Sunday sensory reset is ready

Want it:

This fancy milk frother

This Peanut Butter Stirrer Mixer Tool

Ingredient Spotlight:

Peanuts

Peanuts contain a trio of protein, fiber, and healthy fats that work together to keep you satisfied longer. That's the biological reason why a handful of peanuts at 3pm actually holds you over until dinner, unlike that granola bar that leaves you scrounging for more food 30 minutes later. The fat content also helps your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins from whatever else you're eating—think of it as a nutritional assist.

Beyond the science, I love how versatile they are. Throw them into stir-fries for texture, blend them into sauces when you're out of tahini, or just eat them straight from the jar with a spoon (no judgment). They're also one of the more affordable protein sources, which matters when you're trying to keep your grocery budget in check.

Make these 25 recipes just for the peanuts alone.

Announcements & Upcoming:

Holiday Abundance Bundle

Human beings grow through support — whether it’s encouragement, information, tools, or perspective. And during the holiday season, having dependable resources can be the difference between burnout and feeling grounded.

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