Some foods aren’t made to nourish you — they’re designed to hook you. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the truth about ultra-processed foods and why your struggles with overeating are not your fault.

From chips you can’t stop eating to ice cream that lights up your brain’s reward center, these foods are chemically engineered in labs to override your body’s natural “I’m full” signal. We’ll talk about the bliss point — the exact mix of sugar, fat, and salt that billion-dollar food companies pay scientists to perfect — and how this industry is keeping women stuck in cycles of craving, guilt, and exhaustion.

Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode:

• Why ultra-processed foods confuse your body and disrupt your hormones
• How the food industry rigs the game against your willpower
• Why your cravings aren’t weakness — they’re wisdom
• Simple steps to start breaking free with grace, not restriction

Friend, you are not broken for craving chips, chocolate, or fast food. Your biology has been hijacked, but you can start shifting the balance back. I’ll share how to add before you subtract, crowd out processed foods with colorful, nutrient-rich meals, and start building a relationship with food that leaves you energized, not empty.

✨ Ready for a gentle reset? Join my 3-Day Real Food Reset and begin swapping in meals that actually nourish you, no guilt, no shame, just grace. And for a quick win: start by reading your labels. If you can’t pronounce it… your body can’t process it.

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What if your cravings weren’t something to fight… but something to listen to? In this eye-opening episode of Navigating Life with Kerry, we’re flipping the script on how you view hunger, cravings, and so-called “willpower.”

You’ll learn why your body might be asking for specific micronutrients like magnesium, iron, or potassium , and how processed foods often leave you depleted instead of nourished. We’ll talk about the role of fiber as your body’s secret nutrient delivery system, and I’ll walk you through simple ways to start filling the gaps with colorful, whole foods.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of shame around food or confused by your cravings, this conversation will bring clarity, compassion, and real tools to help you eat in a way that supports energy, balance, and healing.

✨ Plus: Don’t miss the free checklist with 10 foods to boost nutrient density, and head to @youniuelifesa. on Instagram for more craving-support tips.

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If you've been taught that health is just “calories in, calories out,” it's time to rewrite the script. In this eye-opening episode, Kerry gently dismantles the calorie-counting mindset and reveals why your body - far from being a math equation- is a living, breathing ecosystem that thrives on nourishment, not numbers. You’ll learn the crucial difference between energy-dense and nutrient-dense foods, and why quality always trumps quantity when it comes to how you feel, heal, and function. This episode is your invitation to stop obsessing over the math and start feeding your cells with love.

✨ Walk away with a new lens for food: one that’s rooted in nourishment, not guilt.
📥 And if you missed last week’s freebie, be sure to download your “25 Easy Processed Food Swaps” guide—linked in the show notes!

We’re living in a time of calorie abundance, but nutritional famine. In this honest and eye-opening episode, Kerry unpacks why so many of us are eating more than ever, yet still feel exhausted, foggy, and constantly hungry. You'll learn the real difference between being fed and being nourished, and how to shift from counting calories to choosing foods that deeply fuel your body and mind. With grace (and zero guilt), Kerry offers practical, doable ways to reconnect with food that loves you back - one nourishing bite at a time.

🎧 Plus: Grab your 25 Easy Processed Food Swaps and begin your journey toward sustainable energy and healing.

We’ve been talking about stress, gut health, and hormones — but there’s one thing that influences them all… and you do it every single day.

In this episode, we’re setting the stage for a brand-new series on nutrition that’s rooted in grace, not guilt.

Let’s tell the truth: diets don’t fail because you did. They fail because they were never designed to support long-term healing, self-trust, or sustainable vitality.

In this deeply honest episode, Kerry pulls back the curtain on diet culture’s toxic cycle—and shares what actually works when you’re ready to stop starting over. From personal stories to powerful mindset shifts, this episode will help you understand why you feel stuck and how to begin living in rhythms that truly nourish your body and soul.

🌿 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why willpower isn’t the issue—and what is
• The emotional and physiological trap of dieting
• How rhythms, nourishment, and compassion unlock true health
• A new way to relate to food, your body, and your worth

💌 Ready to break free from the cycle for good?
Sign up for : https://www.youniquelife.co.za/Cravings&Cortisol

✨ If this episode gave you a fresh perspective, share it with a friend and subscribe for more soul-nourishing truth each week.

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Feeling overwhelmed, wired yet tired, and reaching for sugar more than ever? You might be living in high-functioning stress—and your body is trying to tell you something.

In this episode of Navigating Life, Kerry unpacks what stress is really doing to your body - from cortisol spikes and sleep disruption to gut issues, sugar cravings, and emotional burnout. This isn’t about hustle or willpower. It’s about learning how to support your nervous system and feel safe again.

You’ll learn:

• The biological truth behind chronic stress and cravings
• Three simple nervous system tools you can start using today
• Why “coping” isn’t the same as healing—and what to do instead

✨ Plus, don’t miss your chance to join Kerry’s live workshop: Cortisol & Cravings on August 7! You’ll walk away with a fresh understanding of what your body truly needs, a beautiful workbook, and practical tools for calm and clarity.

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If you’ve ever felt out of control with cravings, low in energy, or constantly inflamed—your gut might be trying to tell you something.

In this empowering episode, Kerry pulls back the curtain on gut health—not as a food trend, but as a deeper issue of self-trust.
You’ll discover how imbalanced gut bacteria and a damaged gut lining can affect your cravings, mood, and nutrient absorption—and how one small gut-healing step can start to shift everything.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why bad bacteria hijack your cravings
• How leaky gut prevents healing (even with “healthy” food)
• One simple probiotic step to support gut repair
• How healing your gut can restore trust in your body

This episode is a gentle reminder that your body isn’t broken—it’s brilliant. And when you support your gut, you support your entire sense of well-being.

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