Why Willpower Isn't the Answer- Breaking the Diet-Guilt Cycle
Why Willpower Isn’t the Answer – Breaking the Diet-Guilt Cycle
Ever feel like you’re failing because you just don’t have enough willpower to stick to a diet? You're not alone—and you're not the problem.
In this episode, we’re breaking down why relying on willpower is a dead-end strategy that keeps you stuck in the guilt-shame-repeat cycle. I’ll share the science behind your brain’s resistance to restriction, what’s really going on with those cravings, and how to shift into a more regulated, empowered approach that actually lasts.
You’ll learn:
Why willpower eventually backfires
How guilt fuels the craving cycle
What to do instead to feel in control—without obsession or shame
This episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself and start building a new mindset that works with your body—not against it.
🎧 Access the free 5-Day Reset inside the MindBody Reset app to start calming cravings and rebuilding trust with your body—no willpower required.
👉 https://mindbodyreset.passion.io
Hit play, take a breath, and let’s get you off the rollercoaster for good.
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Reset, Don't Regret: The Power of Starting Over Without Shame
We’ve all felt that sinking feeling: “Ugh… I’m starting over again.”
But what if starting over wasn’t a failure—what if it was the path forward?
In this episode of Cravings & Conversations, Oriana and her AI co-host Lexi unpack the guilt, frustration, and hidden blocks that come with hitting the reset button—especially when it feels like you’ve already “fallen off track” one too many times.
You’ll hear:
•Why Monday is secretly your most powerful day
•How one breath can reset your nervous system and your mindset
•The brain science behind starting over (and why it’s not a setback!)
•A calming breathwork moment to anchor your day
•Your new go-to mantra: “I begin again—calm, clear, and committed.”
This episode is your invitation to stop beating yourself up and start using the reset as fuel, not failure.
✨ Ready to actually feel good about starting again?
🎧 Press play, take a breath, and let’s make this Monday count.
🔗 Join the free 5-Day Jumpstart here → www.orobertson.com
Your reset begins now.
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Why Do I Crave Chocolate at 10 PM?
Ever find yourself standing in front of the pantry at 10 PM, promising “just one square” of chocolate? In this episode, we unpack what your late-night cravings are really trying to tell you — from serotonin dips to emotional comfort cues. You’ll laugh with Lexi the AI as we decode the science behind chocolate cravings, learn how to calm them with breathwork, and uncover practical ways to soothe your system without the sugar spiral.
✨ Ready for more quick wins? Join my Free 5-Day Craving Jumpstart at orobertson.com — five days to feel back in control without the guilt.
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Wine O’Clock: Habit or Craving?
In this episode of Cravings & Conversations, Oriana and Lexi dive into the truth behind “Wine O’Clock” — is it a habit, a craving, or a cry for calm? You’ll learn how to decode the urge, retrain your brain, and unwind without relying on that nightly pour.
✨ Wrap up with an invite to Oriana’s 5-Day Jumpstart, your daily craving reset to finally feel in control—without guilt or restriction.
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Cravings Hotline
In this episode of Cravings & Conversations, Oriana and her AI co-host Lexi open the “Cravings Hotline” to tackle your most common urges — from afternoon sugar crashes to late-night snacking. You’ll get real talk, practical tips, and a quick hypnobreathwork reset to help you stay calm, centered, and in control.
✨ Wrap up with an invite to Oriana’s 5-Day Jumpstart, your daily craving reset to finally feel in control—without guilt or restriction.
Welcome to Cravings & Conversations, the podcast where curiosity meets cravings — and no topic is off the table. Hosted by Clinical Hypnotherapist Oriana Robertson (and her AI co-host, Lexi), each episode explores the real reasons behind why we snack, sip, and scroll… and how to break the cycle for good.
You’ll laugh, learn, and probably relate as Oriana and Lexi tackle everything from late-night munchies to emotional eating, mindset resets, and those sneaky “just one glass” moments. Expect real talk, science-backed insights, and mini hypnobreathwork moments to calm your mind and reset your cravings in real time.
✨ Each episode brings:
• Smart, funny chats about food, feelings, and habits
• Surprising research and relatable stories
• Guided “HypnoBreathwork Moments” for quick calm and clarity
• Tools to help women over 40 feel back in control — without the guilt
Because your cravings aren’t calling for food — they’re calling for calm. 💫
🔗 Learn more or join the 5-Day Jumpstart at orobertson.com
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