
Episode #12
Ep. 12 - Food Noise Explained: Why Willpower Fails & How to Rewire Your Relationship With Food with Georgie Beames
Ep. 12 - Food Noise Explained: Why Willpower Fails & How to Rewire Your Relationship With Food with Georgie Beames Dr. Andrea Robertson (Osteopath, Naturopath, Nutritionist) introduces a conversation with psychologist and coach Georgie Beames about "food noise," described as constant intrusive mental chatter about food that isn't hunger, cravings, or emotional eating and can drive shame, guilt, and a vicious cycle of overeating. They discuss how food noise relates to nervous system states (safe/connected, anxious fight-or-flight, and freeze), how triggers like stress, transitions, routines, and being alone can push people into survival mode, and how childhood experiences and beliefs shape patterns where "child parts" take over and seek comfort foods. Georgie explains why willpower is like a drained battery and emphasizes internal tools to move "up the ladder," including breathwork to activate the parasympathetic system, pattern interruption, and mindful "adult" choices. They also touch on GLP-1 medications reducing food noise without addressing root causes, perimenopause as a change point, and modalities like EMDR and EFT. Show Sponsors & Links This episode is proudly supported by: Mineralyte - sugar-free electrolyte drops containing 22 electrolytes, minerals and trace elements, proudly made in Australia. Mix into any drink to support rapid hydration every day. www.mineralyte.com.au Connect with Georgie Beames - Psychologist and Coach Free App: app.georgiebeames.com Food Noise Membership: georgiebeames.thrivecart.com/foodnoisemembership Work with Georgie: coaching.georgiebeames.com Instagram: @georgiebeamespsychologist Facebook: facebook.com/georgiebeames Connect with Dr Andrea Robertson: www.andrearobertson.health Instagram: @andrearobertson.health & @nourishhealrisepodcast Ready to go deeper? Learn more about the 3 Week Inflammation Detox and the 12 Week Whole Health Solution at www.andrearobertson.health Dr Andrea Robertson is an Osteopath, Naturopath, and Nutritionist. Georgie Beames is a Psychologist and Coach. The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen. 00:00 Willpower Myth 00:26 Mineralite Sponsor 01:22 Meet Georgie Beames 04:30 What Is Food Noise 06:35 Shame Spiral Cycle 07:27 Emotional Eating vs Noise 09:49 Georgie Origin Story 14:43 Triggers and Associations 18:06 Nervous System Ladder 22:29 External vs Internal Soothing 26:05 Parts Psychology Framework 27:12 Childhood Roots and Control 30:47 Dance Culture Pressure 35:12 Looks And Self Worth 35:43 Limiting Beliefs Loop 36:52 Food As Safety Escape 38:56 Freeze Mode Cues 39:46 Head Hunger Vs Hunger 42:31 Triggers Child Parts 45:55 Cravings Food Noise GLP1 52:47 One Tool Tonight Breath 58:21 Perimenopause And Change 01:01:10 Willpower Myth Layers 01:04:22 Life Without Food Noise 01:06:10 Rapid Fire And EMDR 01:11:04 Final Takeaway






