Is your hunger real, or are your hormones playing tricks on you?If you’re constantly feeling hungry or craving carbs, even after eating well, it’s not about willpower - it’s about your hormones. In this episode, I’ll help you understand why your appetite is suddenly out of control and what’s really behind those cravings.Key takeawaysIn this episode, we break down the science behind your appetite and cravings, especially in perimenopause. You’ll learn:• Why intuitive eating might not work for you during perimenopause - your hunger signals aren’t always reliable when your hormones are imbalanced.• How key appetite hormones like leptin and ghrelin get disrupted, causing constant hunger, intense cravings, and even weight gain - no matter how well you’re eating.• What you can do to identify the signs of hormonal imbalance and start taking steps to regain control over your appetite and your body.If you've been wondering why your usual diet isn't working, why you're constantly hungry, or why you're gaining weight even though you haven’t changed your eating habits, this episode will provide the answers you need.Sneak Peek"There's lots of body positive practitioners who encourage or focus on that intuitive eating, call it like an anti-diet approach… I think this approach is short-sighted because it overlooks a crucial reality: when your hormones and biochemistry are out of balance, your hunger signals aren’t reliable."If your appetite feels out of control and your cravings are making it harder to stay on track, understanding what’s happening inside your body is the first step. This episode is packed with insights to help you understand the root cause of your hunger and give you the tools to start making changes.Listen to the full episode to learn how you can spot the hormone shifts messing with your hunger and start feeling more in control.Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode:• Ozempic episode• Free training: "Why you’re gaining weight after 40: The 4 hormone shifts you need to know"

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PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) Discover how to use food as your most powerful medicine, smoothing hormonal fluctuations and easing perimenopause symptoms naturally. (Yes, you have more options than hormone therapy!) Say goodbye to feeling out of control and hello to feeling more like your old self every day. The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in, and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for. For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.