# The One Word that can stop a Food Binge Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-body-ally-podcast-7647350/the-one-word-that-can-stop-a-food-binge Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-body-ally-podcast-7647350/the-one-word-that-can-stop-a-food-binge.md Podcast: [The Body Ally Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-body-ally-podcast-7647350) Published: 2026-06-30T11:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://thebodyally.podbean.com/e/the-one-word-that-can-stop-a-food-binge/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e3xchs6nvvr8m7dt/riverside_magic_episode_01_kerrie_s_studio_1_8wuzt.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-body-ally-podcast-7647350/episodes/the-one-word-that-can-stop-a-food-binge Duration seconds: 669 ## Resource In this episode, Kerrie Nygard shares a powerful mindset tool for overcoming overeating, emotional eating, and food cravings by changing the way we talk to ourselves and direct our thoughts. Drawing from both brain science and practical experience, Kerrie explains how the subconscious mind responds to language and why the words we use matter more than we realize. She reveals how negative, restrictive self-talk can unintentionally strengthen cravings and keep us focused on the very behaviors we're trying to avoid. Together, we explore a simple but effective strategy for redirecting the brain's attention using positive, affirmative language. Kerrie introduces the power of the word "or" as a tool to gently shift focus away from unwanted urges and toward choices that better align with your goals and values. You'll learn why trying to suppress thoughts often backfires, how to work with your brain instead of against it, and practical ways to create new thought patterns that support freedom around food. Whether you struggle with emotional eating, frequent cravings, or simply feel stuck in a cycle of battling your thoughts, this episode offers a refreshing and empowering approach to lasting change. This episode is a reminder that true transformation begins in the mind. When you learn to intentionally guide your thoughts, you can create healthier habits, greater peace around food, and more freedom in your everyday life. Learn More:www.kerrienygard.comwww.thebodyally.com/fbf Get my Free Mini-Training and Worksheet Download called "Freedom from Food Cravings":https://www.kerrienygard.com/ffc-guide-1 ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-body-ally-podcast-7647350/episodes/the-one-word-that-can-stop-a-food-binge/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-body-ally-podcast-7647350/the-one-word-that-can-stop-a-food-binge.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.