<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In this deeply personal episode, I explore a question that completely changed how I think about desire, fulfillment, and emotional eating:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are you really hungry for?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Recently, I found myself describing my dreams in a way I never had before.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;I said:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;#34;I am hungry.&amp;#34;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Not interested.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Not hopeful.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Hungry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;That single word revealed something powerful about the difference between wanting something and being deeply called toward it.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In this episode, I explore the relationship between ambition, emotional eating, purpose, creativity, and self-expression. I share how my own struggles with emotional eating helped me uncover a deeper truth:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Maybe I wasn&amp;#39;t hungry for food.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Maybe I was hungry for expansion.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;For purpose.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;For becoming.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;We discuss how suppressed desires can show up as consumption, why emotional hunger often has little to do with food, and how redirecting your energy toward your dreams can transform your relationship with yourself.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you&amp;#39;ve ever felt stuck, numb, emotionally hungry, or unable to understand why certain desires won&amp;#39;t leave you alone, this conversation may offer a completely new perspective.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Because sometimes the question isn&amp;#39;t:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What do you want?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;It&amp;#39;s:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are you hungry for?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span&gt;Disclaimer&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;The information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span&gt;What You’ll Learn in This Episode&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;✔ The difference between wanting something and being hungry for it&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;✔ How desire becomes a powerful force for change&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;✔ Why emotional eating often has little to do with food&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;✔ The connection between purpose, fulfillment, and cravings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;✔ How suppressed dreams create emotional tension&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;✔ Why faith changes the way we pursue goals&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;✔ The difference between healthy hunger and unhealthy attachment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;✔ How to redirect your energy toward the life you truly want&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span&gt;Key Topics Covered&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;purpose, emotional eating, personal growth, hunger for more, desire and fulfillment, ambition, self-discovery, emotional health, life purpose, creativity, expansion, authenticity, mindset shifts, self-expression, emotional hunger, binge eating recovery, faith, motivation, dream life, becoming your future self&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span&gt;Reflection Questions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;What are you truly hungry for right now?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Where is your energy currently being directed?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;What desire keeps resurfacing in your life?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Are you feeding your purpose—or numbing your discomfort?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;What would happen if you trusted your deepest desires?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span&gt;Loved This Episode?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;If this conversation resonated with you:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;⭐ Leave a review&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt; 📲 Share it with someone who feels stuck in their life&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt; 🔔 Follow the podcast for more conversations on mindset, mental health, and authentic living&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: &lt;a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'&gt;https://redcircle.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt;</description>

I AM HUMAN

Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, DO, MPH, MS, FAAP

358: What Are You Really Hungry For?

JUN 8, 202619 MIN
I AM HUMAN

358: What Are You Really Hungry For?

JUN 8, 202619 MIN

Description

In this deeply personal episode, I explore a question that completely changed how I think about desire, fulfillment, and emotional eating:What are you really hungry for?Recently, I found myself describing my dreams in a way I never had before.I said:"I am hungry."Not interested.Not hopeful.Hungry.That single word revealed something powerful about the difference between wanting something and being deeply called toward it.In this episode, I explore the relationship between ambition, emotional eating, purpose, creativity, and self-expression. I share how my own struggles with emotional eating helped me uncover a deeper truth:Maybe I wasn't hungry for food.Maybe I was hungry for expansion.For purpose.For becoming.We discuss how suppressed desires can show up as consumption, why emotional hunger often has little to do with food, and how redirecting your energy toward your dreams can transform your relationship with yourself.If you've ever felt stuck, numb, emotionally hungry, or unable to understand why certain desires won't leave you alone, this conversation may offer a completely new perspective.Because sometimes the question isn't:What do you want?It's:What are you hungry for?DisclaimerThe information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional.What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔ The difference between wanting something and being hungry for it✔ How desire becomes a powerful force for change✔ Why emotional eating often has little to do with food✔ The connection between purpose, fulfillment, and cravings✔ How suppressed dreams create emotional tension✔ Why faith changes the way we pursue goals✔ The difference between healthy hunger and unhealthy attachment✔ How to redirect your energy toward the life you truly wantKey Topics Coveredpurpose, emotional eating, personal growth, hunger for more, desire and fulfillment, ambition, self-discovery, emotional health, life purpose, creativity, expansion, authenticity, mindset shifts, self-expression, emotional hunger, binge eating recovery, faith, motivation, dream life, becoming your future selfReflection QuestionsWhat are you truly hungry for right now?Where is your energy currently being directed?What desire keeps resurfacing in your life?Are you feeding your purpose—or numbing your discomfort?What would happen if you trusted your deepest desires?Loved This Episode?If this conversation resonated with you:⭐ Leave a review 📲 Share it with someone who feels stuck in their life 🔔 Follow the podcast for more conversations on mindset, mental health, and authentic livingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy