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The Nourish to Thrive Podcast · April 9 · 31 min

43. What Your Cravings Are Actually Telling You

Cravings are one of the most common things women experience…and one of the most misunderstood. Whether it’s something sweet in the afternoon, something salty at night, or that feeling of wanting something even after you’ve eaten…cravings are a signal. In this episode, we continue the series “What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You” and unpack what may be happening beneath the surface. Because cravings are rarely about willpower. We walk through five common drivers: • Blood sugar instability and low protein earlier in the day • Mineral depletion and hydration imbalance • Nervous system stress and mental load • Gut imbalance (candida or dysbiosis) • Hormonal shifts and cycle-related changes When you understand what your body may be asking for, cravings stop feeling like something to fight…and start becoming something you can learn from. If cravings have been part of your day, this episode will help you start connecting the dots. 🫶🏼 Let’s Stay Connected 📸 @tanya.pennington.miller on Instagram 💻 nourishtothrive.com And don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. ROOTED IN FAITH. BACKED BY SCIENCE.

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Cravings are one of the most common things women experience…and one of the most misunderstood.

Whether it’s something sweet in the afternoon, something salty at night, or that feeling of wanting something even after you’ve eaten…cravings are a signal.

In this episode, we continue the series “What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You” and unpack what may be happening beneath the surface. 

Because cravings are rarely about willpower.

We walk through five common drivers:

• Blood sugar instability and low protein earlier in the day
• Mineral depletion and hydration imbalance
• Nervous system stress and mental load
• Gut imbalance (candida or dysbiosis)
• Hormonal shifts and cycle-related changes

When you understand what your body may be asking for, cravings stop feeling like something to fight…and start becoming something you can learn from.

If cravings have been part of your day, this episode will help you start connecting the dots.

🫶🏼 Let’s Stay Connected
📸 @tanya.pennington.miller on Instagram
💻 nourishtothrive.com

And don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode.

ROOTED IN FAITH. BACKED BY SCIENCE.

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