EPI 217: Why Diets Don't Work & Can Be Counterproductive Long Term. Here's What To Do Instead. Certified Athletic Therapist, Osteopath, And Hypnotherapist Sherry Shaban Shares Secrets For Blending The Mental & Physical For Long Lasting Success

September 16, 2025 2 min read

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Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:17) Sherry Shaban & her journey from injury to wellness leader

(2:39) How returning to movement healed chronic pain

(4:22) Her wake-up call from diet hopping to disordered eating

(6:12) Knowing what and understanding behavior is key

(9:19) Subconscious beliefs, fear, and why we self-sabotage

(17:39) Emotional eating, childhood trauma & patterns to look for

(20:52) Uncovering limiting beliefs

(24:52) How hypnotherapy works and why it helps

(28:48) Why crash dieting doesn’t work and what to do instead

(35:46) Sherry’s rules for losing weight

(39:44) Food pairing and hormone-friendly meals

(45:54) Where to find Sherry, her programs & free resources

(48:34) Outro


Who is Sherry Shaban?

Sherry Shaban is a Certified Athletic Therapist, Osteopath, and Hypnotherapist with over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. She is the founder of the Make Peace with Food Method and the Make Peace with Food Institute for Behavioral and Subconscious Transformation. Sherry is passionate about helping people heal from chronic dieting, disordered eating, and trauma by addressing the nervous system, subconscious beliefs, and hormone regulation.

She is a former CrossFit gym owner and has worked with thousands of clients worldwide through her coaching programs, retreats, and workshops. Sherry also hosts the popular Make Peace with Food Podcast, where she shares insights on emotional eating, behavior change, and mind-body health. Her mission is to help people break free from food obsession, reconnect with their bodies, and create lasting change from the inside out.

 

Connect with Sherry:

Website: https://www.sherryshaban.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/makepeacewithfoodofficial

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial


Get the free guide: https://www.sherryshaban.com/hormonereset

Tune in to her podcast: https://fallinlovewithfitness.com/

 

Links and Resources:

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Peak Performance on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livepeakperformance


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