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S2EP63-Nan Saysana-Curiosity Over Criticism: Nan's Guide to Healthy Eating Habits
Episode Description
Nan shares her story of battling food cravings and yo-yo dieting for over three decades, illustrating how her struggles led her to discover a profound truth: the real problem isn’t the food itself, but the emotions tied to it. This leads us to the realization that many of us use food as a crutch during stressful times. We dive into the fascinating analogy of a glass—when it’s empty, you can hear the music; when it’s full, the noise is gone. This perfectly encapsulates how we often fill ourselves with food to avoid feeling our emotions. The conversation continues to unpack the idea that falling off the wagon is a normal part of the journey. Instead of punishing ourselves for it, we can embrace these moments as opportunities for growth and learning. Whether it’s a bad day or a moment of weakness, Nan encourages a curious approach rather than a judgmental one, inviting us to explore what triggered those behaviors and how we can cultivate healthier habits moving forward.
Guest bio: Nan (short for Nadège Saysana, pronounced Nahn Say-zah-nah) used to be an English teacher in Paris, but now she helps women who lift stop binge-eating and feel proud of their bodies. She knows what it’s like to feel out of control around food, to stress-eat or snack mindlessly. Nan has been there. And now she’s in control.
She’s a certified Life and Weight Loss Coach (The Life Coach School and Corinne Crabtree’s No BS Weight Loss University) who helps women enjoy their favorite foods, like chocolate, with zero fear of having too much.
At 50, Nan became a bodybuilder, lost three dress sizes, and now feels strong, healthy, and confident. She wants to stay fit for life, just like her 106-year-old grandmother!
For over six years, she’s helped women stop overeating, beat cravings and binges, and reach their goals through a simple, kind, mindset-based approach. Her clients lift, eat what works for them, and feel proud of their progress, without deprivation, shame, or obsession.
Nan lives in Paris with her husband, two bilingual kids, and her sweet cat Eva. When she’s not coaching, she loves walking around Paris, lifting weights, reading, and watching The Big Bang Theory. She believes change can be simple, fun, and life-changing when you focus on mindset and small healthy habits.
A gift from our guest: I've stopped night-time binge-eating for good and I know you can too. Free guide How to stop eating everything after dinner: https://nadege-saysana-coaching.kit.com/nobinge
@Nan.Saysana.Coaching on Instagram
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