178. Why Can't I Stop at One Cookie? Let's Unpack!!

09/09/2025 31 min
178. Why Can't I Stop at One Cookie? Let's Unpack!!

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The second cookie isn't the problem. The story you tell yourself about the second cookie is. Let's talk about why "one" feels like success, why "two" feels like failure, and how to step out of that exhausting math game with food. 🎥 The video I'm talking about!!    TIMESTAMPS  0:00 – Why "just one cookie" feels like the ultimate test of control 4:45 – The story I picked up from my mom 7:00 – Why stopping at one cookie feels safe (and why it backfires) 9:00 – Susan vs. Sarah 12:45 – How the second cookie becomes "failure" instead of just food 15:00 – Food morality and identity 19:00 – Coffee chat (life updates, book announcement, and mom life)   BEYOND BINGE EATING The last program you'll need to stop binge eating. Enroll here!   THE PERSPECTIVE SHIFT NEWSLETTER 14k+ read my free newsletter The Perspective Shift: a weekly(ish) newsletter that challenges ideas on what it means to live a simply full life. Subscribe here!   SOCIALS 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 🎥 Youtube   ABOUT RYANN I'm Ryann Nicole, a licensed therapist and certified nutritionist. I help people transform their relationship with food and break free from binge eating. My mission is to empower others to find mental peace, embrace balance, and live life unchained from food noise.   Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.