# craving (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover craving. Page: Feed: --- ## E331: Wanting to Quit Isn’t the Same as Being Willing to Quit _2026-08-21 · Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober_ There’s a difference between wanting the pain to stop and being willing to change the pattern, between wanting the benefits of sobriety and being willing to accept what sobriety requires, between saying, “I want to quit,” and actually becoming someone who protects that decision after the urgency fades. Wanting alone will keep you in the same loop if part of you still hopes that alcohol will stay… [Listen](https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/SPMLLC4465041325.mp3) ## [It’s Not Just What You Eat—It’s What You Absorb](https://jennifersweenie.substack.com/p/its-not-just-what-you-eatits-what) _2026-08-20 · Jennifer Sweenie · Jennifer’s Substack_ Getting enough minerals is only part of the equation. Inflammation, gut health, and even alcohol can affect how well your body absorbs and uses them. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211939746/3bd7eeb050c930f2b0060540518576c3.mp3) ## [Avery Finds Freedom From Anxiety and Builds Trust with Her Body](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/masteringmindfulness/episodes/Avery-Finds-Freedom-From-Anxiety-and-Builds-Trust-with-Her-Body-e2tujpk) _2026-08-17 · Gina Worful, MS, RD · Mastering Mindfulness™ Podcast_ Have you ever felt like your body just wasn’t on your side? Like no matter what you tried, the anxiety kept building, food felt like a constant struggle, and you couldn’t shake the frustration?If you’ve been there, you’re not alone. It can feel exhausting, like you’re stuck in a cycle you can’t break.But what if the answer wasn’t to try harder, but to pause and listen in a whole new way?In today’s… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e146adc/podcast/play/97520884/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-25%2Fcec9e6fe-fbd2-c47d-8098-1ee15d9f67b6.m4a) ## E330: How to Stop Dabbling and Start Doing the Work _2026-08-14 · Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober_ This is where I think people misunderstand what “doing the work” actually means. Doing the work is not just listening to sobriety content, understanding the science, or listening to people do the work in meetings. That information matters, but information alone isn’t going to change the pattern. You may have noticed how this podcast has evolved over the years. Each episode used to be a deep dive… [Listen](https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/SPMLLC6349175434.mp3) ## How Many Attempts Does it Take to Quit Drinking for Good (Replay) _2026-08-07 · Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober_ I'm working hard on the last part of the dabbling series, but it's delayed by 1 week because I've been sick. Please enjoy this popular replay about how many times it takes to quit drinking for good. Multiple quit attempts are common when you are trying to get sober, but how many tries does it take before it finally sticks? In this episode I’ll cover the statistics on relapse rates and share all… [Listen](https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/SPMLLC9883496213.mp3) ## [How to Get More Minerals From Your Food](https://jennifersweenie.substack.com/p/how-to-get-more-minerals-from-your) _2026-08-04 · Jennifer Sweenie · Jennifer’s Substack_ Choosing the right foods is only part of the equation. Where nutrients are found within a plant—and how you prepare it—can also make a difference. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209722314/0f8ada8c65c1f544aef5aeff25f42986.mp3) ## E329: What Dabbling Looked Like For Me _2026-07-31 · Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober_ Story time. In the last episode, I talked about the difference between dabbling in sobriety and actually committing to it. In the next episode, I’m going to talk more about what it looks like to stop dabbling and start doing the work. But before we get there, I want to tell you a story from when I was sober curious, because this is one of the clearest examples I have of thinking I was committed… [Listen](https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/SPMLLC3310860223.mp3) ## E328: Why Dabbling Keeps You Stuck in the Drinking Cycle _2026-07-24 · Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober_ Dabbling is when you stay close enough to sobriety to feel like you’re doing something, but not close enough for sobriety to actually change you. You listen to podcasts, follow sober accounts, make a Day 1 post. Maybe you go to a meeting. You lurk. You think about quitting. You say, “I know what I need to do.” You collect information, gather advice, and understand the problem intellectually. Then… [Listen](https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/SPMLLC6208152377.mp3) ## [Why Protein, Fat, and Carbs Aren't the Whole Story](https://jennifersweenie.substack.com/p/why-protein-fat-and-carbs-arent-the) _2026-07-21 · Jennifer Sweenie · Jennifer’s Substack_ They may be the building blocks—but minerals are the "engine" behind cellular energy production. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207905784/7790c8f904a1de38f807767edb26c431.mp3) ## Self-Care is NOT Temporarily Turning Off Your Brain (Replay) _2026-07-17 · Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober_ We think that turning off our brain with alcohol at the end of the day is “me time” and it’s the only way to get a break. This isn’t self-care, it’s called being depleted and trying to survive a life that drains you. Poor self-care is one of the most reliable predictors of relapse in people trying to get sober. It’s important and in this episode I’m explaining what self-care is and 5 simple ways… [Listen](https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/SPMLLC5225574244.mp3) ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nVujiz77VDZD) _2026-07-17 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [How Minerals Help Your Cells Produce Energy](https://jennifersweenie.substack.com/p/how-minerals-help-your-cells-produce) _2026-07-14 · Jennifer Sweenie · Jennifer’s Substack_ Minerals do much more than support overall health—they help power the cellular machinery that converts food into usable energy. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207011284/868a654f5d46773ea09bd960ed31a7a3.mp3) ## E327: The “Maybe It’ll Be Different This Time” Fantasy _2026-07-10 · Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober_ One of the sneakiest thoughts in sobriety is, “Maybe I could drink differently now.” This fantasy so convincing because it uses your progress as evidence. It says, “You’re not the same person anymore. You have more tools now. You wouldn’t let it get that bad again. You could probably have one drink on vacation, or at a wedding, or on a special occasion, and be fine.” However, you became more… [Listen](https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/SPMLLC4586512399.mp3) ## [Why Our Food Contains Fewer Minerals Than It Used To](https://jennifersweenie.substack.com/p/why-our-food-contains-fewer-minerals) _2026-07-07 · Jennifer Sweenie · Jennifer’s Substack_ Modern farming has dramatically increased food production—but it may have come at the expense of the minerals our cells rely on to produce energy. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205533675/632bb22da325b5ed81e9527f83e02c4c.mp3) ## E326: Why Alcohol Looks Better in Your Memory Than It Was In Reality _2026-07-03 · Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober_ Romanticizing alcohol can be one of the most confusing parts of sobriety because logically, you know what alcohol did to you, but your brain still makes it sound appealing. When that happens, your brain usually isn’t remembering the full drinking experience — it’s remembering the relief, the state change, and the moment before the consequences showed up. That doesn’t mean you secretly want to ruin… [Listen](https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/SPMLLC2381554065.mp3) ## E325: When the courage to quit shows up, don’t assume it will still be there tomorrow _2026-06-26 · Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober_ A lot of people treat quitting drinking like it’s something they can start whenever they want. They think, “I’ll quit after this trip.” “I’ll quit after the summer.” “I’ll quit after my birthday.” “I’ll quit when work calms down.” “I’ll quit after the holidays.” “I’ll quit when I feel more ready.” or “I’ll try again tomorrow” On the surface, that sounds reasonable. It sounds like you’re making a… [Listen](https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/SPMLLC1052952392.mp3) ## [Beyond Diet: The Hidden Factors Affecting Blood Sugar](https://jennifersweenie.substack.com/p/beyond-diet-the-hidden-factors-affecting) _2026-06-25 · Jennifer Sweenie · Jennifer’s Substack_ Why stress, sleep, and circadian rhythms matter for metabolic health. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203552344/3b602b53f8c152175e587bb2746dce6b.mp3) ## Running on Autopilot Mode (Replay) _2026-06-19 · Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober_ Regular drinking and early sobriety often feel like living on autopilot, where we are repeating the same routines without conscious awareness. Alcohol changes the brain to increase mindless activity, which can lead to rumination, excessive self-focus, anxiety, and addiction-related thought loops. In this episode, you’ll learn about how alcohol affects the brain and puts us on autopilot, how this… [Listen](https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/SPMLLC4178287226.mp3) ## [Why Insulin Resistance Can Drive Carb Cravings and Food Noise](https://jennifersweenie.substack.com/p/why-insulin-resistance-can-drive) _2026-06-16 · Jennifer Sweenie · Jennifer’s Substack_ An endocrinologist explains the connection between insulin resistance, carb cravings, and constantly thinking about food. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200291688/db7593b62b0d3da4e1e20ab10a274811.mp3) ## E324: Going to a Drinking Party 6 Years Sober: 5 Things I Noticed _2026-06-11 · Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober_ I went to a drinking party over the weekend with my in-laws. The family party was by the Jersey Shore, which is a 6 hour drive from my house. I’ve described these parties in the past as marathon drinking parties, because the drinking lasts so many hours. This one was 4 hours at a restaurant, then 4 hours at someone’s house. I think people assume that being sober around drunk people is always hard… [Listen](https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/SPMLLC2948935573.mp3) ## [Can You Have Normal Labs and Still Be Insulin Resistant?](https://jennifersweenie.substack.com/p/can-you-have-normal-labs-and-still) _2026-06-09 · Jennifer Sweenie · Jennifer’s Substack_ An endocrinologist explains why standard bloodwork can miss dysfunction in glucose metabolism. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201295049/896ea19901b08820b8b8f0e3648a03aa.mp3) ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6VlYn0a0qGnv) _2026-06-09 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [The Best Immediate Fix for a Blood Sugar Crash](https://jennifersweenie.substack.com/p/the-best-immediate-fix-for-a-blood) _2026-06-04 · Jennifer Sweenie · Jennifer’s Substack_ An endocrinologist explains how to recover from a blood sugar crash in the moment—and what may be causing the cycle in the first place. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200291385/64604e89ea60e6f2a45ebb2552a93d12.mp3) ## [Why Blood Sugar Volatility Sabotages Performance](https://jennifersweenie.substack.com/p/why-blood-sugar-volatility-sabotages) _2026-06-02 · Jennifer Sweenie · Jennifer’s Substack_ An endocrinologist explains the blood sugar spike-and-crash cycle that leaves us exhausted, unfocused, and reaching for more carbs. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200290993/70db1ec143d4263ea1d3dd7eded94bd3.mp3) ## [Your Body Is Trying to Tell You What Your Soul Is Longing For](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/masteringmindfulness/episodes/Your-Body-Is-Trying-to-Tell-You-What-Your-Soul-Is-Longing-For-e3j2ad3) _2026-05-10 · Gina Worful, MS, RD · Mastering Mindfulness™ Podcast_ Have you ever done “all the right things” for your health ... changed your diet, taken the supplements, followed the protocols, worked out, and tried to be disciplined... but still felt exhausted, heavy, disconnected, or unwell?In this episode, we explore what it means when healing goes deeper than physical symptoms.Your body may not be broken. Your symptoms may be messages. Your fatigue, tension,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e146adc/podcast/play/119662435/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-7%2F423716695-44100-2-143057b548cc9.mp3) ## [How to Start Introducing Fermented Foods and Probiotics for Gut Health](https://jennifersweenie.substack.com/p/how-to-start-introducing-fermented) _2026-05-07 · Jennifer Sweenie · Jennifer’s Substack_ Why a “food first” approach may matter for the microbiome. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196724574/07ca11a4cea01c966781a9cd3233963f.mp3) ## [She Found Freedom with Food.. When Her Body Felt Safe Again | Christine’s Story](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/masteringmindfulness/episodes/She-Found-Freedom-with-Food---When-Her-Body-Felt-Safe-Again--Christines-Story-e3ior5h) _2026-05-03 · Gina Worful, MS, RD · Mastering Mindfulness™ Podcast_ What if you’ve tried everything, food plans, supplements, mindful eating… but it still feels like something is missing?You can do everything right… but it will feel like a struggle if your body doesn't feel safe. In this conversation, my former student Christine shares a deeply honest and courageous look at what it was like to struggle with food, body image, perfectionism, and the feeling that no… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e146adc/podcast/play/119351921/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-1%2F423288868-44100-2-91f42fbb5494.mp3) ## [Why Emotional Eating Happens + A Guided Practice](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/masteringmindfulness/episodes/Why-Emotional-Eating-Happens--A-Guided-Practice-e3ifk7s) _2026-04-26 · Gina Worful, MS, RD · Mastering Mindfulness™ Podcast_ You can feel completely fine with food… and then something just shifts. Suddenly you want something, even though you’re not actually hungry.In this episode, we explore emotional eating in a completely different way.You'll see why the current recommendations like: distract yourself from eating, choose a healthy snack, or write down what you eat... provide temporary relief, but do not actually help… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e146adc/podcast/play/119049916/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-26%2F422875825-44100-2-9a1e3c80119ab.mp3) ## [Do I Have Depression? What is Actually Going on Inside of Me?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/masteringmindfulness/episodes/Do-I-Have-Depression--What-is-Actually-Going-on-Inside-of-Me-e3i31im) _2026-04-19 · Gina Worful, MS, RD · Mastering Mindfulness™ Podcast_ You wake up feeling off… low energy, unmotivated, not quite yourself.Is that depression… or is your body trying to tell you something?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashina Stein — a board-certified psychiatrist and functional medicine practitioner — to explore a completely different way of understanding depression.We go beyond labels, diagnoses, and the idea of a “chemical imbalance”… and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e146adc/podcast/play/118637590/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-18%2F422312222-44100-2-01ec680667dc4.mp3) ## [How to Train Yourself to Feel Powerful with Food](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/masteringmindfulness/episodes/How-to-Train-Yourself-to-Feel-Powerful-with-Food-e3hlpb8) _2026-04-09 · Gina Worful, MS, RD · Mastering Mindfulness™ Podcast_ We're told to control what we eat with our willpower. But some how, willpower feels unsteady and creates a fight with our food. What if there was something stronger? There's something beyond willpower that is much more steady and calm already waiting for you. It's learning how to work with your inner world.In this video, I’ll show you how to train your mind and body, like a martial artist, to grow… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e146adc/podcast/play/118203176/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-9%2F421735308-44100-2-d7e518aa6ed2d.mp3) ## [A Dietitian’s Discovery: The Inner Work That Actually Creates Change](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/masteringmindfulness/episodes/A-Dietitians-Discovery-The-Inner-Work-That-Actually-Creates-Change-e3gajpq) _2026-03-15 · Gina Worful, MS, RD · Mastering Mindfulness™ Podcast_ Why do people still struggle with food… even when they know exactly what to eat? For years, dietitians have been trained to focus on meal plans, calories, and nutrition advice. But many of us eventually run into the same frustrating reality: knowing what to eat doesn’t always translate into lasting change. In this episode, I sit down with registered dietitian Cassy Rivard to talk about the deeper… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e146adc/podcast/play/116788474/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-12%2F419835030-44100-2-fbaee3eac08be.mp3) ## [Why Am I So Tired - What is My Body Telling Me?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/masteringmindfulness/episodes/Why-Am-I-So-Tired---What-is-My-Body-Telling-Me-e3fdebg) _2026-02-21 · Gina Worful, MS, RD · Mastering Mindfulness™ Podcast_ Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I so tired?”Not just after a long day, but in a way that rest doesn’t seem to fix.In this episode, we explore fatigue and low energy through a different lens. Where the body is not broken, but communicating to you. I’m joined by Dr. Evan Hirsch, creator of the Energy MD Method, to talk about what shifting energy levels may be trying to tell us. We… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e146adc/podcast/play/115832624/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-21%2F418541175-44100-2-6a24035c1e27f.mp3) ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ywIEKAk1rpWf) _2026-02-21 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [The Wisdom of a Craving: When the Urge Becomes the Teacher](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/masteringmindfulness/episodes/The-Wisdom-of-a-Craving-When-the-Urge-Becomes-the-Teacher-e3f0li3) _2026-02-15 · Gina Worful, MS, RD · Mastering Mindfulness™ Podcast_ If you’ve ever stood in the kitchen thinking,“I know what to do… so why can’t I stop?” - this is for you.Because underneath the cravings that we are fighting, holds the wisdom that is trying to guide you. In this episode, I share one of the most vulnerable turning points in my own relationship with food, a moment where I knew exactly what I “should” be doing… and still felt pulled into the kitchen… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e146adc/podcast/play/115414019/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-12%2Fa148fe36-ccca-9a83-ce40-9d3e33889ac5.m4a) ## [The Link Between Trauma, Your Nervous System, and Your Health | Dr. Aimie Apigian](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/masteringmindfulness/episodes/The-Link-Between-Trauma--Your-Nervous-System--and-Your-Health--Dr--Aimie-Apigian-e3ejqir) _2026-02-05 · Gina Worful, MS, RD · Mastering Mindfulness™ Podcast_ Why Won't My Body Heal? Could It Be Holding Trauma? In this episode, we go deeper than ever before on this podcast.I sit down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, double board-certified physician and author of The Biology of Trauma, to uncover something most people — and even most health professionals — completely overlook:👉 The connection between trauma, the nervous system, and physical health.We explore:Why… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e146adc/podcast/play/114993179/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-3%2F417419661-44100-2-ff61234db5869.mp3)