E30 - Why You Can’t Stop Chewing (The Nervous System Science Behind It)

Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t stop chewing even when you were already full?

In today’s video, we explore the nervous system science behind persistent chewing and why it may have far less to do with willpower than you think. Drawing from neuroanatomy and the science of sensory regulation, I explain how your jaw muscles send powerful calming signals directly to your brainstem and why your body may rely on chewing as a way to self-soothe.

Understanding this can reduce shame and open the door to new, supportive strategies that don’t revo...