The Slow Kitchen Podcast
The Slow Kitchen Podcast gives you simple, real-life tools to support your hormones, metabolism, mood, and energy — all in under 15 minutes.
Hosted by Cat Dillon, RHN — holistic nutritionist, former chef, and midlife metabolism expert — this show helps women 40+ ditch overwhelm, reduce stress eating, improve digestion, and feel more grounded and confident in the kitchen.
Expect practical tips, tiny habits, and nourishing ideas you can use today.
No strict rules. No guilt. No chasing perfection.
Just food wisdom, nervous system support, and small changes that add up to big shifts.
The Slow Kitchen Podcast
Episode 11: "Cravings Are Clues: What Your Body Is Asking For" (Extended Episode)
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🎙️ Episode 11: Extended Format Cravings Are Clues: What Your Body Is Asking For
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How slowing down and paying attention at meals can transform mindless, autopilot eating into awareness and satisfaction.
- Why cravings aren’t a fasign of weakness—they’re messages from your body and brain about what you actually need.
- How dopamine, blood sugar, and nutrient gaps (protein, magnesium, zinc, and B vitamins) influence cravings and appetite.
- Practical strategies to read your cravings like clues and respond thoughtfully, so you feel calmer, more satisfied, and supported.
- Ways to support your nervous system, fuel your body properly, and bring pleasure back into eating without guilt or restriction.
Protocol:
- Get $100 off (*half price!) on my Nervous Tension Protocol (use CALM100 at checkout) ENDS Friday - https://catdillon.com/NervousTensionProtocol
Mentioned in This Episode:
- Nutrient-driven appetite (protein & fat leverage)
- Episode 10: Eating, Satisfaction & What We're Really Hungry For
- 30 Day Craving Breakthrough Waitlist
- The Hunger Habit: Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry and How to Stop , Jud Brewer
- Incorrect reference Dr. Judson Brewer (“Dr. Jud”) - he is not a psychologist but a renowned psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and expert in mindfulness training for habit change and addiction.
More Resources for You:
- 30g + Protein Breakfasts
- Nutrisense Continuous Glucose Monitor
- Enzymes, Perfect Aminos, Magnesium, Zinc, B Complex
More Resources for You:
- Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress.
👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots - 💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset
👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset - ❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You?
👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz - 🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts
👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts - 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+
👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacks
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