Psychology of Overeating- Backlash of Ignoring Hunger

Dec 22, 2025
12 mins

Episode Description

Think skipping meals or avoiding “off-limits” foods keeps you in control? Think again. Ignoring your body’s hunger triggers primal urges, cravings, and binge–restrict cycles — and it’s not a lack of willpower. In this episode, we break down the biology and psychology behind overeating, from the “what the hell” effect to the forbidden-fruit phenomenon, and show why honoring your hunger is actually the path to true food freedom. 

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