{"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.In this episode I’m sharing:Why the blood sugar roller coaster (spike → crash → crave) keeps you stuck in a cycle you can’t willpower your way out ofSneaky foods that spike blood sugar (yes, even smoothies, juices, and fruit on their own) and how to pair them for optimal blood sugar balanceHow progesterone shifts your insulin sensitivity and ramps up cravings before your periodWhy stress and high cortisol levels make your cravings worse, and what your CGM would show during a tough meetingThe 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 mineralsWhy parasites (yep, gross but true) and dopamine-seeking behaviors can fuel nighttime cravingsMy “Craving Reset” approach to stabilize blood sugar, support progesterone, replenish minerals, and calm the nervous system naturallyRemember: 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.Chapters:00:00 Understanding Stress and Cravings02:29 The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster08:20 The Role of Hormones in Cravings13:43 Mineral Deficiencies and Cravings16:26 The Impact of Parasites on Cravings19:19 Practical Steps to Manage Cravings24:45 Supporting Hormonal BalanceLeah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites🙏 Thank you to Paleovalley for sponsoring this episode!👉 Go to https://paleovalley.com/promos/balancing-hormones-naturally-multi-product-page and enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.🙏Thank you to Eversio Wellness for sponsoring this episode!👉...","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}