Make Peace with Food Minisode: Unlocking Your Nervous System: The Key to Ending Self-Sabotage

10/03/24 • 11 min

In this minisode, Sherry Shaban discusses the nervous system, specifically focusing on the autonomic nervous system. This engaging conversation reveals new insights for listeners to understand their behaviors and patterns, especially around issues with motivation and self-discipline. Sherry explains how it is not a lack of willpower but a complex interaction of physiological responses that often leads to self-sabotage.

Sherry breaks down the autonomic nervous system into its two main components: the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, which she refers to as protection mode and safety mode, respectively. These terms frame a deeper understanding of our body's natural responses to stress and safety. In protection mode, the body focuses on survival, which can lead to a slowed metabolism and increased fat storage. In safety mode, the body favors healing, relaxation, and fat release.

Sherry's expertise helps why our bodies respond the way they do and how we can shift from protection to safety mode to achieve better health and wellness.

Key Takeaways:

Central vs. Autonomic Nervous System: Understand the difference between the voluntary central nervous system and the involuntary autonomic nervous system.
Protection vs. Safety Mode: Learn about the sympathetic (protection mode) and parasympathetic (safety mode) nervous states and their impact on our bodies and behaviors.
Impact on Metabolism: Discover how protection mode slows down metabolism, favors fat storage, and why this state triggers binge eating and cravings.
Effects on Mental and Emotional Health: Know how these nervous system states influence thoughts and emotions, affecting overall mental health.
Strategies for Health: Insights into strategies for shifting into safety mode to enhance fat release, improve digestion, and foster creative and healing processes.

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