20. Hunger Cues: How to Know When You’re Hungry

Learning to recognize and trust signs of hunger within your body often feels like one of the biggest challenges on the journey to food freedom.

Do you wish you could simply eat when you feel hungry, but maybe don’t know what hunger even feels like? Join me today as we explore the nuances of hunger and intuitive eating, how to trust your body’s hunger cues, and how to understand what it personally feels like when you are physically or mentally hungry.

In episode 20, we’ll cover ideas such as the root causes of why it can be so hard to recognize when you’re hungry, practical steps to reflect on your mental and physical hunger and fullness cues, and what you can do lean into body trust and body wisdom so that you can better understand and honor your body well.

Some topics you’ll hear about in this episode include:

     😰 One of the biggest problems, or fears, when it comes to eating intuitively, and how to overcome it

     🔎 Physical and mental symptoms that may be signaling that something is off with your hunger cues

     ❓ Questions to ask yourself to figure out what hunger and fullness may practically feel like to you     

     🍴 Physiological signs you can learn to recognize that cue you into your body’s hunger 

     🤔 Environmental and psychological distractions and mindsets that may be stopping you from leaning into your hunger and what to do to better respond to your body

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