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EPI 217: Why Diets Don't Work & Can Be Counterproductive Long Term. Here's What To Do Instead. Certified Athletic Therapist, Osteopath, And Hypnotherapist Sherry Shaban Shares Secrets For Blending The Mental & Physical For Long Lasting Success
51 minutes Posted Sep 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
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Intro
Sherry Shaban & her journey from injury to wellness leader
How returning to movement healed chronic pain
Her wake-up call from diet hopping to disordered eating
Knowing what and understanding behavior is key
Subconscious beliefs, fear, and why we self-sabotage
Emotional eating, childhood trauma & patterns to look for
Uncovering limiting beliefs
How hypnotherapy works and why it helps
Why crash dieting doesn’t work and what to do instead
Sherry’s rules for losing weight
Food pairing and hormone-friendly meals
Where to find Sherry, her programs & free resources
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:17) Sherry Shaban & her journey from injury to wellness leader (2:39) How returning to movement healed chronic pain (4:22) Her wake-up call from diet hopping to disordered eating (6:12) Knowing what and understanding behavior is key (9:19) Subconscious beliefs, fear, and why we self-sabotage (17:39) Emotional eating, childhood trauma & patterns to look for (20:52) Uncovering limiting beliefs (24:52) How hypnotherapy works and why it helps (28:48) Why crash dieting doesn’t work and what to do instead (35:46) Sherry’s rules for losing weight (39:44) Food pairing and hormone-friendly meals (45:54) Where to find Sherry, her programs & free resources (48:34) Outro   Who is Sherry Shaban?   Sherry Shaban is a Certified Athletic Therapist, Osteopath, and Hypnotherapist with over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. She is the founder of the Make Peace with Food Method and the Make Peace with Food Institute for Behavioral and Subconscious Transformation. Sherry is passionate about helping people heal from chronic dieting, disordered eating, and trauma by addressing the nervous system, subconscious beliefs, and hormone regulation.   She is a former CrossFit gym owner and has worked with thousands of clients worldwide through her coaching programs, retreats, and workshops. Sherry also hosts the popular Make Peace with Food Podcast, where she shares insights on emotional eating, behavior change, and mind-body health. Her mission is to help people break free from food obsession, reconnect with their bodies, and create lasting change from the inside out. Connect with Sherry: Website: https://www.sherryshaban.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/makepeacewithfoodofficial FB: https://www.facebook.com/MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial   Get the free guide: https://www.sherryshaban.com/hormonereset   Tune in to her podcast: https://fallinlovewithfitness.com/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram