{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Balancing Hormones Naturally","title":"The Real Reason You Can’t Stop Craving Sugar (and How to Stop the Cycle Naturally)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d16a9ea9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2085,"description":"If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the kitchen with a bag of chocolate, telling yourself you’ll “start fresh on Monday,” this episode is for you. Sugar cravings aren’t about having no will power, they’re powerful signals from your body about hormones, blood sugar, and even mineral balance.\n\nIn this episode I’m sharing:\nWhy the blood sugar roller coaster (spike → crash → crave) keeps you stuck in a cycle you can’t willpower your way out of\nSneaky foods that spike blood sugar (yes, even smoothies, juices, and fruit on their own) and how to pair them for optimal blood sugar balance\nHow progesterone shifts your insulin sensitivity and ramps up cravings before your period\nWhy stress and high cortisol levels make your cravings worse, and what your CGM would show during a tough meeting\nThe mineral deficiencies (especially magnesium, sodium, and potassium) that make cravings worse and how to spot if that chocolate obsession is really your body asking for minerals\nWhy parasites (yep, gross but true) and dopamine-seeking behaviors can fuel nighttime cravings\nMy “Craving Reset” approach to stabilize blood sugar, support progesterone, replenish minerals, and calm the nervous system naturally\nRemember: cravings aren’t a weakness. They’re a message. This episode will help you decode what your body is asking for and give you practical tools to break free from the constant cycle of sugar highs and crashes.\nChapters:\n00:00 Understanding Stress and Cravings\n02:29 The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster\n08:20 The Role of Hormones in Cravings\n13:43 Mineral Deficiencies and Cravings\n16:26 The Impact of Parasites on Cravings\n19:19 Practical Steps to Manage Cravings\n24:45 Supporting Hormonal Balance\n\nLeah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites\n🙏 Thank you to Paleovalley for sponsoring this episode!\n👉 Go to https://paleovalley.com/promos/balancing-hormones-naturally-multi-product-page and enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.\n\n🙏Thank you to Eversio Wellness for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/86wOr6F_xPdgn7OPf0XXH95ik4VSvdkxX5yC3FNCRRo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZDg5/ZjRlYmM5NDBiZTc4/MDg0MmUyMWY5OTAx/NWQyYi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}