Episode 22: Breaking the Holiday Binge–Restrict Cycle: Finding Your Intentional Zone
In this first episode of our six-part holiday series, Christi and Nichole unpack why the binge–restrict cycle shows up so strongly this time of year—and why it’s not a willpower problem. Using Christi’s pendulum analogy, they explain how swinging between overindulgence and strict restriction keeps your brain stuck in survival mode, always chasing safety through food. Nichole breaks down what’s happening in the nervous system (hello, HPA axis, cortisol, leptin, and ghrelin), and together they share practical tools like nervous system regulation, planning ahead, protein-focused anchor habits…
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