Ever wondered what it really means to feel good from the inside out? Join Laura Pifer, host of Feel Peel Thrive (formerly Food Feels Banana Peels)—a holistic health podcast for anyone ready to explore wellness beyond quick fixes and surface trends. With curiosity, humor, and heart, we dive into the mind-body-spirit-emotions connection, showing how awareness, accountability, and self-trust can help you reclaim your health, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and create lasting change to thrive in health and happiness.
Finding Food Freedom: Understanding Emotional Eating and How to Overcome It | Nan Saysana
Why do we sometimes eat when we're not actually hungry?
In this episode of Feel Peel Thrive, Laura sits down with Nan Saysana, Certified Life and Weight Loss Coach and founder of Milo Binge Fix, for an honest and compassionate conversation about emotional eating, food cravings and our relationship with food.
We explore what drives emotional eating, how stress, anxiety, boredom and memories can influence our eating patterns, and why certain foods can become connected to comfort, love and emotional experiences.
Nan shares practical insights for recognizing emotional eating patterns and creating greater awareness around why we eat, what we're feeling and what we actually need.
You'll discover ways to:
• Recognize emotional eating triggers
• Understand the connection between food and emotions
• Develop greater mindfulness around eating
• Interrupt old patterns without guilt or shame
• Find healthier ways to respond to emotions
• Build a more trusting and balanced relationship with food
If you've ever struggled with emotional eating or wondered why you keep reaching for food when you're not physically hungry, this conversation may offer a fresh perspective.
Learn more about Nan:
milobingefix.com
Connect with Laura: laurapifer.com
laurapiferwellness@outlook.com (mailto:laurapiferwellness@outlook.com)
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22 Sept 2026
Lyme Disease, the Nervous System & Deep Healing with Allie Chandler
What if healing isn't just about finding the right diagnosis—but about learning to listen to your whole self?
In this episode of Feel Peel Thrive, Laura Pifer talks with Allie Chandler, founder of Upsell Health, about her powerful journey through chronic illness, Lyme disease, misdiagnosis and ultimately a much deeper exploration of what healing can look like.
Allie was healthy and active when a trip to Switzerland and a series of mysterious symptoms sent her on a years-long search for answers. Heart racing, anxiety, confusion and other unexplained symptoms led her through doctors and specialists before she was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease.
But the diagnosis didn't tell the whole story.
Allie began exploring the nervous system, trauma, emotional wellbeing, self-worth, mindset and the mind-body connection—and discovered the importance of becoming her own health advocate.
Together, Laura and Allie explore what it means to:
• Advocate for yourself when you don't feel heard
• Become more curious about what your body is communicating
• Understand the relationship between the nervous system and wellbeing
• Explore the emotional and psychological layers of chronic illness
• Question beliefs that may be affecting how we experience ourselves and our health
• Move from simply searching for answers to becoming an active participant in your healing
• Embrace a healing journey that isn't always linear
If you've experienced chronic illness, Lyme disease, unexplained symptoms, nervous system dysregulation, burnout, anxiety, trauma or simply the feeling that something isn't quite right in your body, this conversation offers plenty to reflect on.
This isn't about having all the answers. It's about becoming curious, listening inward and remembering that you are more than a diagnosis or a collection of symptoms.
Come Feel. Peel. Thrive. 🌿
#FeelPeelThrive #LymeDisease #ChronicIllness #NervousSystem #NervousSystemHealing #MindBodyConnection #HolisticHealth #HealingJourney #SelfAdvocacy #ChronicIllnessRecovery #TraumaHealing #EmotionalHealing #BodyWisdom #SelfAwareness #WellnessPodcast #HealthPodcast #DeepHealing
28 Jun 2026
Holistic Pet Health: What Every Pet Parent Needs to Know | Dr. Judy Morgan
Holistic Pet Care: Supporting Your Pet's Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Well-Being. What if just like us, caring for our pets meant supporting more than just their physical health?
In this heart-centered conversation, Laura sits down with renowned holistic veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan to explore a compassionate, whole-being approach to animal wellness.
Our pets are sentient beings who experience emotions, stress, and energy just as we do. Dr. Morgan shares practical ways we can support their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being to help them truly thrive—not simply survive.
Whether you're a lifelong pet owner or new to holistic living, this episode offers valuable insights to deepen your relationship with your animal companions and help you make more informed choices about their care.
✨ In this episode, we discuss:
🐾 Why holistic pet care goes beyond treating symptoms
🥕 The importance of whole-food nutrition
🛒 Common pet food mistakes many owners unknowingly make
🐕 How stress impacts dogs and cats
🏡 Creating an enriching environment that supports mental health
💛 Why pets often mirror our emotions and energy
🧘♀️ Mindful practices to strengthen your bond with your pet🌿 How caring for ourselves can positively impact our animals
Our pets aren't just companions—they're partners in our lives, deserving of nourishment, connection, stimulation, and compassion.
✨ Key Takeaways: When we begin to see our pets as whole beings, we create opportunities for deeper healing, stronger relationships, and better overall well-being for everyone in the home.
🎁 SPECIAL OFFERPodcast listeners can use code FEELPEEL50 for 50% off Dr. Judy Morgan's authored books at NaturallyHealthyPets.com.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Judy Morgan: https://drjudymorgan.com (https://drjudymorgan.com)
🔗 Connect with Laura: https://laurapifer.com (https://laurapifer.com)
💬 We'd love to hear from you:What is one thing your pet has taught you?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
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