LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam #364: The Hidden TRUTH About Weight Loss: Nervous System Hacks, GLP-1, and the Psychology Behind Stubborn Fat | Eliza Kingsford
Aug 26, 2025
Eliza Kingsford, a clinical psychologist specializing in weight loss psychology, joins the conversation with insights drawn from two decades of experience. She discusses the pivotal role of the nervous system in regulating weight and eating behaviors. Eliza emphasizes that understanding this connection is crucial for sustainable weight loss, addressing how internal resistance can derail efforts. She critiques the common reliance on dieting alone and advocates for a holistic approach that includes emotional well-being and intuitive eating.
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Nervous System Drives Behavior
- The nervous system is the foundation driving every thought, feeling, and behavior related to eating and weight.
- Aligning brain and body regulation makes behaviors that once failed suddenly work.
Stress, Shutdown, And Gut Health
- Chronic nervous system activation can lead to dorsal vagal shutdown that impairs digestion and gut health.
- Whether symptoms start physically or via stress often becomes less important than treating both together.
Plug The Leaky Bucket First
- Plug the 'holes' (coping mechanisms) before trying to keep the bucket full with dieting and exercise.
- Learn non-food coping skills because diets alone won't stop stress-driven eating.