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Have you ever finished dinner, told yourself you were completely done eating…and then found yourself searching the cupboard for chocolate, cookies, chips, or anything else you could find?
You’re not alone—and it may have much less to do with hunger or willpower than you’ve been led to believe.
In this episode of Living Life Naturally, Lynne is joined by life and weight loss coach and Havening Techniques® practitioner Nan Saysana. Nan helps women understand and change the emotional patterns behind nighttime overeating and binge eating.
Nan knows the shame and frustration of this cycle personally. She once spent much of her day thinking about what she had eaten, what she shouldn’t eat, and how she could finally regain control around food.
Lynne also shares her own candid experience of bringing Cadbury chocolate home from England, hiding it in the freezer, and becoming fiercely protective if anyone else dared to touch it. Although humorous in hindsight, the secrecy, guilt, and feeling of being out of control were very real.
Together, Lynne and Nan discuss why food urges may be messages rather than the actual problem—and why curiosity and compassion can accomplish far more than criticism.
In This Episode:
You’ll discover:
- Why nighttime eating isn’t always caused by physical hunger
- How pressure, stress, loneliness, and overwhelm can trigger food urges
- Why food becomes associated with comfort from an early age
- How guilt and shame can keep women isolated and stuck
- Why restriction and willpower often fail to address the underlying problem
- How repeated overeating can affect your trust in yourself
- Why Nan encourages women to become “curious instead of furious”
- How thoughts influence emotions, actions, and results
- The connection between emotional regulation and eating habits
- How coaching, Havening Techniques®, and hypnosis may be used together
- A simple way to check in with your emotions throughout the day
- Why small, manageable changes can create long-lasting results
A Kinder Questions to Ask Yourself:
After overeating, it’s easy to respond with:
“Why did I do that again?”
But the tone behind that question matters.
Instead of asking from a place of anger, disappointment, or judgment, Nan recommends becoming a curious detective. Gently explore what was happening before you reached for the food.
Were you stressed? Lonely? Exhausted? Overwhelmed? Still carrying the pressure of your workday? Or were you trying to extend a happy or comforting feeling?
The goal isn’t to excuse what happened. It’s to understand it—because understanding gives you an opportunity to respond differently next time.
Try This Simple Emotional Check-In:
Choose something you already do several times a day, such as:
- Turning on the kettle
- Washing your hands
- Filling your water bottle
- Walking into the kitchen
Use that familiar action as a reminder to pause and ask:
“How am I feeling right now?”
You don’t need the perfect answer. Simply noticing whether you feel good, unsettled, pressured, or overwhelmed can help you recognize and support your emotions before they build into an intense nighttime urge.
As Lynne and Nan discuss, it’s often the smallest steps—repeated consistently—that begin creating meaningful change.
About Nan Saysana:
Today, Lynne is joined by Nan Saysana, a life and weight loss coach and Havening Techniques® practitioner who helps women end the binge-eating cycle and feel better in their bodies.
After experiencing her own painful struggle with food, Nan now helps women understand the thoughts and emotions behind their urges so they can enjoy foods like chocolate without fear. Joining us from Paris, Nan believes change can be simple, kind, and long-lasting.
Free Resources from Nan Saysana:
“I Just Ate Dinner. Why Do I Want More?”
In this free masterclass, Nan explores why you may still want food after dinner and how you can begin going to bed without the familiar regret.
Register for Nan’s free masterclass
“How to Stop Eating Everything After Dinner”
Download Nan’s free guide featuring her system for addressing nighttime binge eating.
Connect With Nan Saysana:
Website: Milo Binge Fix
Instagram: Nan Saysana Coaching
LinkedIn: Nan Saysana
Facebook: Nan Saysana
YouTube: Nadège Saysana Coaching
Gentle Disclaimer:
The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and isn’t intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or replace individualized medical advice. Surgical menopause, hormone therapy, and nonhormonal treatments require personalized medical guidance. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare provider regarding your symptoms, medical history, medications, and treatment options.
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