#260. The Neuroscience Behind Food Addiction (And How to Beat It)

Do you feel like food is controlling your thoughts—and peace feels out of reach?In this powerful episode, Dr. Tabatha shares the truth about food noise—what it is, where it comes from, and how you can finally break free. If you’re tired of the mental tug-of-war with sugar, cravings, or guilt, this is your turning point.Learn:The 4 hidden root causes of food noise (it's not lack of willpower)How gut imbalances and hormone chaos are feeding your cravingsWhat to do when you're "hungry" but it’s really your soul that's starvingA step-by-step plan to reset your mind and body—before the holiday spiral begins🎄 Want to go deeper and prepare your body and spirit for the season? Join us for 25 Days of God’s Promises—a $47 Advent Experience where we walk together through Scripture, stillness, fasting, and soul care.🎁 When you join, you’ll also unlock the Food Noise Detox Guide as your bonus!👉 Start the Advent Experience NowThis December, trade food fixation for true fulfillment. Let’s step into peace—together.Thank you for listening to the Fast to Faith Podcast. Start your coaching journey today: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Join the “Empowered by Faith: 5 Days to a Lighter You” Challenge This life-changing experience will help you: Reset your metabolism and boost natural energy Learn how faith-based fasting supports your body and soul Understand why midlife weight gain isn’t your destiny Start walking in confidence, purpose, and peace You don’t need another diet. You need a proven, faith-led approach that works with your hormones—not against them. https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Let’s take the first step together.

We trace Jessica’s path from urgent hysterectomy and constant fatigue to real healing through gut testing, targeted nutrition, progesterone support, and daily Lectio Divina. We share what doctors often miss, how to pace recovery, and why small changes compound.• why “healthy” eating still triggered inflammation• how food sensitivity and stool tests guided an anti-inflammatory plan• the hidden hormone shifts after hysterectomy even with ovaries intact• practical post-op recovery habits for gut and core• matching workouts to recovery and learning to rest• using Lectio Divina to calm the nervous system and build resilience• turning failure into feedback and one-percent gains• building support at home and in community• becoming a Fast of Faith coach to pay it forwardPlease join us. Fast of Faith is a movement, it's a sisterhood community, it is everything you need, all packaged into one. It is transformational if you let it be. Like the program works if you work it.Thank you for listening to the Fast to Faith Podcast. Start your coaching journey today: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Join the “Empowered by Faith: 5 Days to a Lighter You” Challenge This life-changing experience will help you: Reset your metabolism and boost natural energy Learn how faith-based fasting supports your body and soul Understand why midlife weight gain isn’t your destiny Start walking in confidence, purpose, and peace You don’t need another diet. You need a proven, faith-led approach that works with your hormones—not against them. https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Let’s take the first step together.

We challenge the band-aid approach to women’s midlife health and show how faith and functional medicine uncover root causes behind hormones, fatigue, and heavy periods. We separate myth from evidence on HRT and give clear first steps to advocate for lasting change.• why conventional gynecology misses upstream causes• burnout, back pain, and a pivot to functional medicine• the mindset shift from insurance-driven fixes to real healing• heavy periods, IUD risks, and synthetic progestin concerns• functional medicine’s timeline and root-cause method• estrogen versus progestins and WHI study context• safer, bioidentical HRT paired with lifestyle repair• practical first steps to self-advocacy and hope• inviting God into the healing journeyCHECK OUT THE ENTIRE MIDLIFE RESET SUMMIT!! https://midliferesetsummit.com/Thank you for listening to the Fast to Faith Podcast. Start your coaching journey today: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Join the “Empowered by Faith: 5 Days to a Lighter You” Challenge This life-changing experience will help you: Reset your metabolism and boost natural energy Learn how faith-based fasting supports your body and soul Understand why midlife weight gain isn’t your destiny Start walking in confidence, purpose, and peace You don’t need another diet. You need a proven, faith-led approach that works with your hormones—not against them. https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Let’s take the first step together.

We share how faith, gut healing, and sisterhood helped Beverly end a lifelong sugar addiction and regain calm, energy, and confidence. The story moves from diets that failed to a new identity built through scripture meditation, targeted supplements, and a supportive community.• discovering the program through Kick Sugar Summit and a faith-first message• why past diets worked short term but addiction returned• the role of antibiotics, leaky gut and microbiome repair• supplements as a turning point for cravings and healing• the “cupcake test” and palate reset wins• energy in the afternoon, better sleep, calmer digestion• scripture meditation, journaling and Lectio Divina as daily anchors• caregiving for a parent with dementia while staying consistent• the sisterhood as a safe, prayerful, judgment-free community• shifting from begging prayers to receiving and trusting Romans 8:28• hope and agency at sixty-two, choosing abundance over addictionSo come join us, be a part. We are here for you, and we love youThank you for listening to the Fast to Faith Podcast. Start your coaching journey today: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Join the “Empowered by Faith: 5 Days to a Lighter You” Challenge This life-changing experience will help you: Reset your metabolism and boost natural energy Learn how faith-based fasting supports your body and soul Understand why midlife weight gain isn’t your destiny Start walking in confidence, purpose, and peace You don’t need another diet. You need a proven, faith-led approach that works with your hormones—not against them. https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Let’s take the first step together.

We explore how faith reshapes health, from healing disordered eating patterns to building sustainable strength in midlife. Candace shares lab-driven insights, honest mindset shifts, and why listening to your body beats chasing trends.• faith as the lens for health choices • healing from bulimia with tools and truth • movement for mood, clarity and energy • strength over vanity as we age • labs and DUTCH testing to personalize care • supplements with re-testing to adjust • nutrition experiments and macro awareness • carbs for stress support and recovery • renewing the mind and kinder self-talk • practical routines: walking, lifting, breaksThank you for listening to the Fast to Faith Podcast. Start your coaching journey today: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Join the “Empowered by Faith: 5 Days to a Lighter You” Challenge This life-changing experience will help you: Reset your metabolism and boost natural energy Learn how faith-based fasting supports your body and soul Understand why midlife weight gain isn’t your destiny Start walking in confidence, purpose, and peace You don’t need another diet. You need a proven, faith-led approach that works with your hormones—not against them. https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Let’s take the first step together.

Beverly Spring shares her powerful journey from chronic migraines and type 2 diabetes to improved health through faith-centered wellness. She discovers how integrating spiritual practices with nutrition and movement transformed her life despite multiple health challenges and family caregiving responsibilities.• Beverly suffered from chronic migraines since childhood but went "chronic" in the early 2000s• She discovered many of her migraine triggers were foods she naturally disliked—her body's innate intelligence protecting her• Medication for high cholesterol likely contributed to her type 2 diabetes diagnosis• Through Fast to Faith, Beverly reduced her A1C from 6.4 to 6.0, moving from diabetes to pre-diabetes range• She developed flashcards with scripture to replace negative self-talk with biblical truth• Simple stretching routines have significantly improved her neck and shoulder pain• Beverly completed the Fast to Faith coaching program despite undergoing shoulder surgery and caring for her husband after his double bypass• God's perfect timing allowed her own healing to progress enough to help her husband through his recoveryNever give up on your health journey—start where you are, even when circumstances aren't perfect. God cannot steer a parked car, so get into "messy action" and let Him direct your path.Thank you for listening to the Fast to Faith Podcast. Start your coaching journey today: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Join the “Empowered by Faith: 5 Days to a Lighter You” Challenge This life-changing experience will help you: Reset your metabolism and boost natural energy Learn how faith-based fasting supports your body and soul Understand why midlife weight gain isn’t your destiny Start walking in confidence, purpose, and peace You don’t need another diet. You need a proven, faith-led approach that works with your hormones—not against them. https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Let’s take the first step together.

Debra Enos shares her powerful journey from anger to acceptance after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis despite living what she thought was a perfectly healthy lifestyle. This conversation reveals how unforgiveness and people-pleasing tendencies can create disease in the body even when we're doing everything else "right."• Debra, a certified nutritionist and health expert, was shocked by her breast cancer diagnosis in 2020• Initial anger at God for not "protecting" her despite her healthy lifestyle choices• Early environmental toxin exposure growing up on a farm created toxic burden• The hidden connection between unforgiveness, rumination, and physical disease• How people-pleasing creates chronic stress that can manifest as illness• Daily forgiveness practice as essential to physical and spiritual health• Shifting from people-pleasing to God-pleasing brings unexpected peace• Upcoming women's retreat in Montana focused on midlife reset and healing• The importance of changing your environment to change your health• Finding worthiness beyond performance or others' approvalJoin us in Montana for our women's retreat focused on midlife reset. Visit our website for more details on how to register for this transformative October event with limited spots available.Thank you for listening to the Fast to Faith Podcast. Start your coaching journey today: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Join the “Empowered by Faith: 5 Days to a Lighter You” Challenge This life-changing experience will help you: Reset your metabolism and boost natural energy Learn how faith-based fasting supports your body and soul Understand why midlife weight gain isn’t your destiny Start walking in confidence, purpose, and peace You don’t need another diet. You need a proven, faith-led approach that works with your hormones—not against them. https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Let’s take the first step together.

When Menopause Becomes Your Mission: Partnering with God for Midlife Renewal In this heartfelt episode, I open up about why menopause isn’t the end, but a powerful new beginning with God’s purpose at the center. I share how prayer, fasting, and Scripture meditation can help release healing hormones, balance your body, and break free from daily struggles.I dive into the spiritual battle we face with our fleshly desires and how inviting the Holy Spirit into every choice transforms your health and your mind. If you’ve ever felt stuck in shame, sugar cravings, or overwhelm during midlife, this episode will remind you that your best days are ahead—because God keeps His promises.If you liked this episode, watch it on YouTube! 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/0IGH_T2fNE4Chapters:0:00 - How Prayer Starts Healing Your Body 2:30 - God’s Plan for Menopause and Midlife Purpose 5:15 - Spiritual Warfare: Flesh vs. Spirit 8:00 - Science Confirms the Power of Prayer 12:30 - How to Partner with the Holy Spirit DailyIf this episode gave you hope, share it with a woman who needs healing and encouragement. 💛Thank you for listening to the Fast to Faith Podcast. Start your coaching journey today: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Join the “Empowered by Faith: 5 Days to a Lighter You” Challenge This life-changing experience will help you: Reset your metabolism and boost natural energy Learn how faith-based fasting supports your body and soul Understand why midlife weight gain isn’t your destiny Start walking in confidence, purpose, and peace You don’t need another diet. You need a proven, faith-led approach that works with your hormones—not against them. https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Let’s take the first step together.

You’re Not Broken—Your Brain’s Just Addicted: The Truth About Food, Cravings, and Control In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Glenn Livingston reveals how the food industry hacks your brain to keep you hooked—and why your cravings aren’t your fault. From years of consulting for Fortune 500 food companies to overcoming his own 300-pound binge eating struggle, Dr. Glenn explains the real neuroscience behind food addiction.We dive into how processed foods manipulate the “bliss point,” why emotional trauma isn’t the root cause of overeating, and the powerful brain-based method he used to take back control. If you’ve ever felt like you have no willpower or can’t stop eating junk, this episode will give you practical tools and hope. You’ll learn how to retrain your brain, silence the inner sabotage voice, and finally feel free around food.If you liked this episode, watch it on YouTube! 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/qHi32vsOmGkChapters: 0:00 - Food Addiction Isn’t About Willpower 6:54 - Why Junk Food Hijacks Your Brain 22:08 - Rewiring the Reptilian Brain (The “Inner Pig” Method) 34:13 - 7-11 Breathing and Writing to Break Cravings 41:18 - Free Tools to Stop Binge Eating for GoodIf this episode helped you feel less alone in your food journey, share it with someone who needs it. ❤️Thank you for listening to the Fast to Faith Podcast. Start your coaching journey today: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Join the “Empowered by Faith: 5 Days to a Lighter You” Challenge This life-changing experience will help you: Reset your metabolism and boost natural energy Learn how faith-based fasting supports your body and soul Understand why midlife weight gain isn’t your destiny Start walking in confidence, purpose, and peace You don’t need another diet. You need a proven, faith-led approach that works with your hormones—not against them. https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Let’s take the first step together.

From Disease to Divine Healing: A Doctor’s Radical Faith and Health Transformation In this powerful episode, Dr. Tabatha shares how years of battling burnout, back injuries, thyroid disease, IBS, and depression—while practicing as a conventional OB/GYN—led her to a breaking point. But that breaking point became her breakthrough.She opens up about the moment she turned to God, fasted unexpectedly, and discovered that true healing starts with renewing the mind and honoring the body as a temple. You’ll hear how she left surgery behind, embraced functional medicine, and developed the Faith IT Method—a spirit-led approach to healing that’s changing lives. If you’re tired of managing symptoms and ready to reclaim your health through faith and fasting, this episode is for you.If you liked this episode, watch it on YouTube! 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/fep3LKOrmDkChapters: 0:00 - My Health Crisis & Medical Misconceptions 3:28 - The Turning Point: A New Path to Healing 4:19 - Biblical Revelation: Your Body is a Temple 6:03 - Intermittent Fasting & Functional Medicine 10:49 - The Faith IT Method Explained 15:50 - Becoming the Healthy, Faith-Filled You 18:20 - Final Encouragement: God’s Plan for Your LifeIf this episode gave you hope, share it with a woman who’s ready to take her health back—with faith. 💛Thank you for listening to the Fast to Faith Podcast. Start your coaching journey today: https://coach.fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach Join the “Empowered by Faith: 5 Days to a Lighter You” Challenge This life-changing experience will help you: Reset your metabolism and boost natural energy Learn how faith-based fasting supports your body and soul Understand why midlife weight gain isn’t your destiny Start walking in confidence, purpose, and peace You don’t need another diet. You need a proven, faith-led approach that works with your hormones—not against them. https://ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy Let’s take the first step together.