Episode Summary: Host Rick Taylar explores how decades of dieting have taught us to distrust our body's natural hunger and fullness signals. Through compelling stories and practical insights, this episode reveals how the diet industry profits from our self-doubt and offers a revolutionary approach: learning to listen to your body's wisdom again. Rick guides listeners through the process of becoming "body detectives" and rebuilding trust with their most reliable wellness coach - their own stomach.Important Points Covered: The diet industry deliberately teaches us to distrust our natural hunger and fullness signals because there's no profit in self-trust Your brain runs on "outdated software" from times of food scarcity, while your stomach operates on millions of years of refined wisdom about what your body truly needs Physical hunger develops gradually and can be satisfied with various foods, while emotional hunger appears suddenly and craves specific comfort foods that won't actually address the underlying emotionThe "Apple Test" - if an apple sounds good when you think you're hungry, it's likely physical hunger; if you're craving specific foods like pizza or chips, it's probably emotional hungerEating 20% slower and checking in with your body halfway through meals helps you reconnect with natural fullness signals that indicate satisfaction, not just "not hungry anymore"Learning to trust your body's food signals often extends to trusting other body wisdom about rest, stress, relationships, and major life decisionsYour body has been your most reliable guide all along - you just need to stop arguing with it and start listening. This week, try rating your hunger before meals, checking in halfway through, and simply noticing what your body is telling you without trying to fix anything yet. The rebellion against diet culture starts with rebuilding trust with yourself, one meal at a time.

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