#359 Rewiring Cravings: The WildFit Mindset, Ancestral HACKS, and Food Psychology With Eric Edmeads | Why Intuitive Eating is BROKEN and How to Fix It
Today, I’m joined by Eric Edmeads, the visionary entrepreneur, evolutionary nutrition expert, and creator of WildFit. Our conversation travels from his childhood fascination with human ancestry—sparked by holding a cast of the oldest Homo sapiens skull—to his transformative health journey that erased years of chronic pain, infections, and inflammation. Eric’s personal story is compelling, but what sets him apart is how he connects our evolutionary roots to the food choices we make today.
Together, we dive deep into the mismatch between our ancient biology and the modern food environment, unraveling why cravings aren’t a sign your body is broken but an ancient survival tool hijacked by today’s hyper-palatable foods. Eric shares how metabolic “seasons”—the natural cycles our bodies are wired for—hold the key to true metabolic freedom and lasting health. He also opens up about the psychology of food, why willpower fails, and how addressing emotional connections is the missing link in most health programs.
If you’re curious about why your brain sometimes craves foods you don’t even like, or how to rewire your relationship with eating for lasting vitality and longevity, this episode will open your eyes and empower your journey. Click here to explore WildFit.
Learn more from Eric Edmeads below:
Website: https://ericedmeades.com/
WildFit: https://ref.getwildfit.com?p=nathalieniddam&w=lwf
What We Discuss:
Eric’s ancestral nutrition journey ... 00:06:34
Evolution, dietary mismatch, and adaptation ... 00:16:52
Metabolic seasons and metabolic sovereignty ... 00:29:51
Modern food environment and endless fall ... 00:35:17
Food psychology, cravings, and rewiring habits ... 00:44:36
Intuitive eating vs. food industry manipulation ... 00:45:09
Breaking food triggers and celebrating progress ... 00:54:20
Healthspan vs. lifespan: evolutionary perspective ... 01:09:07
Rapid-fire Q&A: nutrition myths, tracking, legacy ... 01:11:54
Does ethnicity matter in diet? ... 01:15:41
How to find Eric and resources ... 01:16:42
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