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October 13th, 2025

#84 Food: Forget Control. Be in Charge. with Michelle May, M.D.

  1. #84 Food: Forget Control. Be in Charge. with Michelle May, M.D. Lori Clarke 51:35

Are you ready to rebuild your relationship with food from the inside out? Dr. Michelle May, recovered yo-yo dieter and founder of Am I Hungry?, joins Lori Clarke to share how mindful eating can help you escape Diet culture and reconnect with your body’s Wisdom. Learn how to trust your hunger signals, stop emotional overeating, and shift from control to curiosity. Discover the six mindful-eating decision points and why being in charge feels better than being in control.

Download her free chapter at amihungry.com/chapter1

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Mindful Eating and Yo-Yo Dieting

05:25The Impact of Body Image and Social Media

08:02Understanding Bloating and Food Reactions

09:45The Concept of Mindful Eating

11:54Trusting Your Inner Expert

13:10Messages from Childhood and Eating Patterns

15:31Breaking the Cycle of Shame and Secrecy

18:11The Mindful Eating Cycle Explained23:28Reconnecting with Body Signals

26:56Recognizing Hunger Signals

29:44Reconnecting with Our Body’s Signals

34:48Understanding Emotional Eating

40:47Mindful Eating vs. Dieting

46:47Curiosity in Eating Decisions

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