Have you ever wondered why your body seems “stuck” no matter how much you exercise or how clean you eat?

In this episode, I discuss the concept of your set point—the natural rhythm your body returns to when it comes to food, movement, sleep, stress, and even your beliefs about your weight. I share why weight isn’t just about the number on the scale—it’s also emotional, psychological, and energetic.

You’ll discover how high cortisol and other hormones create cravings, stubborn weight gain, and exhaustion… and most importantly, what you can do to shift out of protection mode into a state where your body feels safe enough to release weight naturally.

At the end, I walk you through the six shifts that reset your hormones and change your set point for good.

Listen to the full episode to discover how you can finally make peace with your body and reset your rhythm.

Topics Covered:

• What your set point really means and why it controls your weight, cravings, and energy

• Why “diet” is more than food—it’s everything you consume in daily life

• How high cortisol traps you in cravings, fatigue, and fat storage

• The link between emotional stress, perfectionism, and uncontrollable eating patterns

• Why your body resists change and clings to what feels “safe”

• The role of protection mode in cravings, emotional eating, and stubborn weight

• Six shifts to reset hormones: syncing circadian rhythm, healing leptin resistance, food pairing for insulin, hormone-safe movement, restoring deep sleep, and building your metabolic blueprint

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