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21. Intuitive Eating Q&A: Saying No, Brunch Planning, and "Food Isn't Exciting Anymore"

21. Intuitive Eating Q&A: Saying No, Brunch Planning, and "Food Isn't Exciting Anymore"

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 In this Intuitive Eating Q&A episode, we're unpacking three nuanced questions that often come up in recovery and food freedom work: ✨ How to say no to food without slipping back into restriction ✨ Whether eating lighter before a brunch or event can still be intuitive ✨ Why food can feel less exciting after recovery — and what that means Many people assume food freedom is only about permission and saying yes to previously restricted foods. But true intuitive eating also includes choice, discernment, and self-trust — including the ability to say "no thanks" when it genuinely comes from your body and not from diet mentality. We also talk about practical eating, nervous system safety around food decisions, and the confusing overlap between restriction and choice (because externally, they can look identical). And finally, we explore the experience some people have after binge eating recovery, when food loses its thrill or dopamine rush, and how to understand that shift without assuming something is wrong. If you've ever wondered: Can I say no and still be intuitive? Is planning ahead for food events okay? Why does food feel less special now? This episode is for you. Visit iamstefaniemichele.com for more information about how to work together. Also on Substack ‪@iamstefaniemichele‬

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