Binge Eating Breakthrough

As we continue this series on hunger, we're turning to a foundational truth - your relationship with hunger begins in childhood. 

Today I'm joined by Lisa Smith of The Peaceful Parent to explore how we can help our children learn to listen to their bodies and develop a trusting relationship with hunger so that they won't end up looking to outside sources to figure out when, what, and how much to eat.

Not a parent? This...

Welcome to a powerful new series exploring hunger in a way you may never have heard before. If you've ever feared hunger, tried to control it, or lost touch with it completely, this episode will change how you think about this fundamental body signal.

What You'll Discover:

• Why hunger has become the "enemy" for so many people

• The real reason your hunger signals feel chaotic or unpredictable

• How to start rebuild...

Today's episode is a powerful conversation with Jan Winhall, an expert who's revolutionizing how we understand addiction, trauma, and healing. If you've ever felt trapped in cycles of behavior you can't seem to break, if you've struggled with food, substances, or any pattern that seems to control you, this episode is going to change everything. 

Jan walks you through her groundbreaking Felt Sense Polyvagal M...

What if a single conversation could shift your entire relationship with food?

In this episode, I take you inside the Breakthrough Call — a safe, supportive space designed for those who feel ready to move beyond consuming information and finally step into true transformation.

You’ll learn what actually happens during a Breakthrough Call, who it’s for (and who it’s not for), and why it might be the first step toward lasting food freedo...

What if the key to handling your most challenging moments with food isn't found in willpower or restriction, but in something completely unexpected?

In this episode of the Binge Eating Breakthrough podcast, I'm sharing a practice from my triathlon racing that transformed how I navigate discomfort - and how you can apply this same approach when you're struggling with food.

I'll tell you why I started asking for pra...

How do you trust yourself around food without any structure at all? If this question keeps you up at night, you're not alone - it's the most common question people ask me about food freedom.

Are you tired of choosing between rigid meal plans and complete food chaos? Have you tried the "just eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full" approach only to feel more confused because your hunger signals ...

Who are you listening to when it comes to your food choices? If you're like most people, you've probably been listening to everyone except the one voice that matters most - your own.

Have you been following external food rules for so long that you've lost touch with your body's signals? Do you find yourself constantly researching the "right" way to eat instead of trusting what feels right for you? This ...

You've done it before in other areas of your life—maybe landing that dream job, finding your partner, or achieving a goal you once thought was impossible. So why does food feel so different? Why do you keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns?

In this episode, I'll show you that you actually have TWO roadmaps operating in your life: one that leads you toward what you want, and another that keeps you driving in circ...

If you’ve tried therapy, treatment programs, books, or food freedom plans—and you still find yourself stuck in the binge cycle—this episode is for you.

In this episode, I’m introducing you to something new: the Binge Breakthrough Mini Series. I created it because I saw what was missing in so many recovery paths—real understanding of why binge eating happens in the first place.

I share parts of my own story, including what finally shi...

In this week's episode of the Binge Eating Breakthrough Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Deb Drummond, who opens up about her remarkable journey from using food as an emotional crutch to discovering genuine food freedom.

Deb's story is one that might feel familiar – from her fast-paced music industry days to her awakening about how she was using even "healthy" foods in unhealthy ways. What struck me most i...

What does it really mean to never give up - especially when the goal takes years longer than you expected?

In this final episode of my 3-part post-marathon series, I’m sharing the long, winding journey to qualifying for the Boston Marathon - and how it parallels the path to food freedom and body trust.

I talk about the power of holding a vision, even when the “how” and “when” are unclear… how the right support helped me keep going… a...

After the marathon, I gave myself more space to recover than ever before - and I still found myself overriding what my body was asking for.

This episode is part two of my 3-part post-race series, and it’s all about the after: the energy drop, the resistance to slowing down, and the uncomfortable truth that even intentional rest sometimes misses the mark.

I’m sharing why rest is hard for so many of us, how I’ve been practicing receivi...

I recently ran the Eugene Marathon - and I qualified for Boston. But what made this race so meaningful wasn’t just the finish time. It was how I showed up when things got hard.

In this episode, I’m sharing the full story of race day: the physical pain, the mental challenges, the moments I wanted to quit, and the mindset that carried me through. It’s the first in a 3-part series about the race, the recovery, and what it really means ...

In today's episode, I share what happened when I watched Olympic and Paralympic athletes discuss their body image struggles on Project Runway. I was struck by how these incredible women - whose bodies many of us might envy - still faced insecurities and fitting challenges. If even Olympic athletes struggle with body image, what does that mean for the rest of us?

I explore how focusing on what our bodies can DO rather than how t...

In this personal episode, I take you behind the scenes of my Boston Marathon qualifying journey and reveal the unexpected parallels I've discovered between athletic training and healing our relationship with food. 

I share how shifting from bracing against discomfort to opening up to possibility has transformed not just my running performance, but offers a powerful framework for approaching food challenges.

You'll hear abou...

In this episode, I explore the transformative power of co-regulation and why it might be the missing piece in your journey to freedom from binge eating. I'll share what happens in your brain and body when you connect with someone safe, why isolation often triggers binge behaviors, and how to find sources of co-regulation even when human connection feels risky. 

I open up about my personal story of finally sharing my binge eatin...

What do you do when everything goes off the rails and your nervous system is on high alert?

In this episode, I share what happened during a recent workshop when unexpected tech issues threw everything off track—and how I responded in a way that’s very different from how I would have during my binge eating years.

Instead of relying on willpower or pushing through, I took a moment to pause, regulate, and move forward with intention. I ...

Many of us believe we need more control over our eating habits, more willpower, more discipline. But what if control is actually the problem, not the solution?

In this episode, I share my personal journey of realizing that my binge eating wasn't about lacking control—it was about desperately seeking safety in the wrong ways.

I explain why the more we try to control our eating, the more out of control we ultimately feel, and why ...

You've heard that restriction leads to binging. You might even be trying hard not to restrict. But what if your body still thinks you're on a diet?

In this eye-opening episode, I reveal the hidden forms of restriction that might be sabotaging your relationship with food – even when you think you're doing everything right. From the fear of restriction paradox to unconscious social eating patterns, I'll help you di...