The Nourish to Thrive Podcast
Faith-forward, science-backed strategies for women who want more energy, less weight, and real answers.
Hosted by Tanya Pennington-Miller—a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Functional Blood Chemistry Specialist with a master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition—this podcast is for women over 35 who are tired of being dismissed, confused by their labs, and stuck in survival mode.
Inside each episode, Tanya simplifies the science of metabolism, hormones, and healing while anchoring it all in truth and faith.
Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, bloating, stubborn weight, or just want clarity you can trust, you’re in the right place.
The Nourish to Thrive Podcast
43. What Your Cravings Are Actually Telling You
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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.
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