Why “Food Noise” is trending and what we’re all missing about hunger.

Jun 30

Raise your hand if you've heard someone say, "Ozempic finally turned off the food noise."

That phrase—food noise—has exploded in popularity lately, especially in conversations about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. It's become shorthand for a certain kind of mental relief: less obsessing about food, fewer intrusive cravings, a quieter brain.

But here's the thing: the conversation around food noise has gotten one-sided. It often frames hunger as a problem to be silenced—when in reality, hunger is a signal, not a flaw.

What Is Food Noise, Really?

In clinical terms, "food noise" isn't an official diagnosis. It’s a way of describing the mental chatter, cravings, urges, and spiraling thoughts around food that feel overwhelming or relentless.

This can look like:

Thinking about food constantly, even when you're not hungry
Stressing over what, when, or how much to eat
Feeling out of control around certain foods
Swinging between restriction and bingeing
Feeling like food takes up too much space in your brain

GLP-1 medications, originally designed to treat diabetes, are now widely prescribed for weight loss—and many users report a dramatic reduction in food preoccupation. For some, that’s life-changing. But it also risks sending the message that all hunger or interest in food is pathological. That the goal is to feel nothing around food.

And that’s simply not true.

When Food Noise Isn’t About Willpower or Medication

Food noise can stem from so many things:

Thinking about food constantly, even when you're not hungry

ADHD
Burnout
Inconsistent eating patterns
Body distrust
Conflicting nutrition advice
Dieting and rebound cycles (aka Binge/Restrict Cycle)
Unmet Emotional needs

In many of these cases, silencing hunger with medication doesn’t heal the root of the issue. It just mutes the symptoms. And sometimes, that muting can actually distance people further from body trust, hunger cues, and sustainable nourishment.

You Don’t Have to Silence Hunger to Find Peace with Food

There’s a difference between reducing food noise through compassionate curiosity and rhythm, versus suppressing it out of fear or control.

That’s why I created the guide: “Is It Food Noise or Hunger?”
It’s a free tool to help you…

Decode what your body is really asking for
Spot the difference between intrusive thoughts and true cues
Move toward eating with more confidence and less chaos
Stop feeling like food is a never-ending puzzle you have to solve

There’s a More Compassionate Way Forward

If you’re navigating complex feelings about food, and yes, even if you’re on GLP-1 medication and wondering what your hunger is trying to tell you. This guide meets you where you are. No shame, no judgment. Just a simple way to start listening inward again.