Food is fuel.

It sounds so clean and logical, doesn’t it? Like if we could just stick to that belief, everything would fall into place. We’d stop craving sweets when we’re stressed. We’d stop emotionally eating after a hard day. We’d finally be “in control.”

But here’s the truth no one talks about: food isn’t just fuel. It’s comfort, connection, culture, memory, and celebration.

And trying to pretend otherwise? That’s often what keeps us stuck.

In this episode of Total Health in Midlife, I’m sharing why the “food is fuel” narrative might be doing more harm than good—and why giving yourself permission to enjoy food can actually lead to more peace, not less.

If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t seem to stick to your “plan” or why you feel shame around emotional eating, this episode will help you see things in a whole new light.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Why “food is fuel” is an incomplete (and often harmful) message

• How emotional eating becomes unconscious—and what to do about it

• Why permission and pleasure are essential for building a peaceful relationship with food

• What moderation really looks like when you trust yourself

RESOURCES

• Register for How to Stop Overeating Without Going on a Diet
• Get the list of 82 reasons you’re reaching for food — and what to do instead.
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Get full show notes and more information here: https://elizabethsherman.com/235