{"podcast":{"title":"Health Beyond Weight Loss |Insulin Resistance, Blood Sugar, Brain fog, Natural Remedies, Keto, Faith","slug":"health-beyond-weight-loss-insulin-resistance-blood-sugar-brain-fog-natural-remedies-keto-faith-7799452","podcast_index_feed_id":7799452,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/Healthbeyondweightloss/feed.xml","website_url":"https://Healthbeyondweightloss.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22181663/HEALTH_Beyond_NAME_CORRECT1600_final_2048mb7n5tp.png","author":"TaShawn Davis, RN Holistic Health Coach, Author, Speaker","episode_count":34,"summary":"Do you struggle with constant sugar cravings, afternoon energy crashes, or brain fog that makes it hard to focus on the things that matter most? If you’ve ever wondered why your health seems to be getting worse even when you’re trying to do the right things, you’re not alone. Welcome to Health Beyond Weight Loss, the podcast that helps you break sugar cravings through balanced blood sugar so you can regain steady energy, think clearly, and take control of your health. I’m TaShawn Davis, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach, and after more than two decades working in healthcare, I began to see a pattern. Many people are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance, yet very few understand the simple physiology behind what’s happening inside their bodies. On this podcast, I break down complex health topics into simple, practical conversations so you can understand how sugar, insulin resistance, and metabolic health affect the way your body functions. Each episode will help you connect the dots between what you eat, how your body responds, and how stabilizing your blood sugar can restore your energy and support long-term health. If yo…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T14:18:16.163157+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-beyond-weight-loss-insulin-resistance-blood-sugar-brain-fog-natural-remedies-keto-faith-7799452"},"episode":{"title":"24. Can't Stop Craving Sugar This Summer? 10 Food Swaps For Blood Sugar & Insulin Resistance With Michelle Sheedy","slug":"24-can-t-stop-craving-sugar-this-summer-10-food-swaps-for-blood-sugar-insulin-resistance-with-michelle-sheedy","published_at":"2026-06-22T05:57:51+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-beyond-weight-loss-insulin-resistance-blood-sugar-brain-fog-natural-remedies-keto-faith-7799452/24-can-t-stop-craving-sugar-this-summer-10-food-swaps-for-blood-sugar-insulin-resistance-with-michelle-sheedy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-beyond-weight-loss-insulin-resistance-blood-sugar-brain-fog-natural-remedies-keto-faith-7799452","url":"https://Healthbeyondweightloss.podbean.com/e/cant-stop-craving-sugar-this-summer-10-food-swaps-for-blood-sugar/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s92i6j9vzm9a8xum/Can_t_Stop_Craving_Sugar_This_Summer_10_Food_Swaps_For_Blood_Sugar_Insulin_Resistance_With_Michelle_Sheedyalaj2-gbnd9k-Optimized.mp3","summary":"Summer is supposed to be fun—but for many people, it's also the season of cravings, weight gain, energy crashes, and promising ourselves we'll \"start over in January.\" If you're struggling with cravings for sugar, bread, chips, ice cream, or summer treats, you're not alone. In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis welcomes special guest Michelle, food swap expert and health advocate, to share practical, satisfying food swaps that can help support blood sugar, insulin resistance, and long-term health—without feeling deprived. Because healthy eating shouldn't feel like punishment. You'll learn why cravings aren't simply about willpower, why summer can make them worse, and how simple substitutions can help you enjoy life while still making progress. IN THIS EPISODE ✔️ Why sugar cravings often intensify during summer ✔️ How blood sugar swings contribute to cravings ✔️ The connection between insulin resistance and appetite ✔️ Why ultra-processed foods are designed to keep you eating ✔️ 10 practical food swaps that actually satisfy ✔️ How to enjoy vacations, cookouts, and parties without starting over ✔️ Why community matters more than perfection ✔️ Simple ways to build momentum before the holidays ✔️ Why healthy eating should focus on nourishment, not restriction KEY TAKEAWAYS ✅ You don't need another diet. ✅ You don't need perfect eating. ✅ Cravings aren't a character flaw. ✅ Blood sugar stability often improves satisfaction. ✅ One better choice repeated consistently can change your health. ✅ Summer can become the season you build momentum instead of losing progress. FEATURED RESEARCH Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Calorie Intake and Weight Gain Hall KD, et al. 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