Do you feel hungry all the time? Abnormally hungry? If so, it’s worth trying to figure out why. Potential drivers of abnormally high hunger include insulin resistance, gut and microbiome issues, low blood sugar, and food addiction—just to name a few. In this episode, Lara explores food addiction and some of the controversy around the term. She also discusse ... Show More
Dec 18
Irregular periods: Is it PCOS, hypothalamic suppression, or something else?
If you’ve struggled with irregular periods, you might have noticed it can be a little tricky to figure out exactly what’s going on—and, therefore, exactly what you need to do to get your period back. In this episode, Lara discusses:the two most common explanations for irregular p ... Show More
15m 22s
May 2025
The hidden story of endometriosis: Pain, lesions, and the microbiome
If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis, the big question is: What type of lesions?In this episode, Lara challenges long-held assumptions to explore:the three types of endometriosis lesions, emerging evidence that superficial lesions may not explain pain or other symptoms, al ... Show More
15m 37s
Mar 2024
2491: Is Food Addiction For Real? by Laura Hout with PsychAlive on Binge Eating Disorder & Obesity
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Episode 2491:
Laura Hout's compelling article for PsychAlive.org addresses the controversial and often misunderstood topic of food ... Show More
12m 47s
Feb 2024
#133 - Jillian Acosta: Childhood Trauma & Eating: Weight Loss Isn't About The Food
In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we welcome back Jillian Acosta, a registered dietitian/nutritionist, specializing in functional medicine and the psychology of eating. Jillian believes many of the chronic illnesses exacerbated by obesity are deeply rooted in trauma.
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59m 20s
