Are your food thoughts normal?

You just ate. You're not even hungry. And your brain is already on to the next meal. Counting. Negotiating. Planning tomorrow's fresh start before today is even over. Is that just how everyone thinks about food? Or is it something more? In this episode, I'm digging into food noise, the term that took off in the GLP-1 era when people on Ozempic and Wegovy suddenly noticed the constant chatter about food went quiet. But for those of us who work in eating disorders, this isn't new at all. I'm walking you through how researchers are actually defining food noise, then putting normal food thoughts and food noise side by side so you can hear the difference for yourself. And I'm tackling the question so many women ask before they work with us: "What if I'm just addicted to food?" If you've ever wondered whether you think about food "too much," or whether your struggle is "bad enough" to deserve help, this episode is for you. JUMP TO: [00:00] Are your food thoughts normal, or a sign of something more? [00:58] Where "food noise" came from, and why it's not new [02:07] The two defining words to tell if it's food noise or not [04:00] Avoid the "it's not that bad" trap [06:36] Normal vs. not normal: side-by-side comparisons [09:50] Food addiction vs food noise [13:12] Sugar, dopamine, rats, and my cat [16:56] The hidden sources turning up the volume [20:12] Where's the line between food noise and disordered eating? [21:32] Your food noise exit plan Ready to quiet the food noise for good? Nourished & Free is my group coaching program for women who want their brain back from food, so it can go to what really matters. More Resources: 🎙️ FREE MASTERCLASS: The Food Noise Exit Plan Thursday, October 8 at 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET I'll walk you through where food noise really comes from, the mistakes that make it louder, and your next steps to get out of the cycle. Can't make it live? Register anyway and I'll send you the replay. Register here! 🎧 Mentioned in this episode: my full episode on food addiction Send an anonymous love note, or suggest a future episode! LEARN MORE 🔥 Work with me in Nourished & Free® 👀 Stalk me on Instagram 💻 Watch my FREE training, "Why Can't I Stop Thinking About Food?" SHOW SOME LOVE ⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) 🏷️ Show me you're listening by tagging me on socials! @yatesnutrition