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This special Halloween Your Friday Five episode is all about removing the candy scarcity mindset and setting yourself up for success. For many people, Halloween can feel like a slippery slope — candy in the house, kids bringing home buckets of it, and old habits kicking in. But it doesn’t have to derail you.

In this episode, I cover:

1. How to create candy neutrality.
   Candy isn’t forbidden, and it’s not scarce. Halloween candy is available all year long. When we remove the “forbidden fruit” mentality, the brain stops screaming for it. Remind yourself you can have it tomorrow, next week, or whenever you choose — there’s no urgency.
2. Why eating real food first matters.
   When you have a balanced meal with protein, fiber, and healthy fats before eating candy, your blood sugar is steadier, your dopamine hit is lower, and you’re far less likely to feel out of control. Eating real food first changes how the candy impacts your body and your decision-making.
3. Plan it, don’t police it.
   Instead of strict rules, create gentle boundaries that make you feel empowered. For example: decide to choose your favorite two pieces, savor them slowly, and wait until you’re home to enjoy them. This moves you from restriction to intention — and that’s where you regain control.

And if things don’t go as planned, remember: one night won’t undo your progress. Give it a five-second funeral, wake up the next day, and go right back to your normal, balanced habits.

Your power doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from intention.

All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast.
If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com

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