Binge Breakthrough

This is the second podcast in a two-part series inspired by my training for an upcoming marathon. Last week we talked about the discomfort that arises when you are working towards a goal that you have never accomplished before.

This week we are looking into the ways that you can respond to the discomfort that arises in those moments when you want to eat a lot of food and how you can support yourself through it.

There are some surpris...

This week's episode is inspired by my current goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. When you have a big goal, something that you really want for yourself - one of the most important questions is whether or not you believe it is possible.

Do you believe it is possible for you to stop binge eating?

Do you believe it's possible for you to become a calm, connected and peaceful eater? If not, why?

If you don't believe in yourself you...

Have you ever thought to yourself that binge eating is comfortable? That you eat to bring yourself comfort? This is a very common thought process and in some ways it's true. There are some components of binge eating that provide comfort or relief - if that wasn't true you wouldn't binge.

But is it really comfortable, or is it just familiar? Tune in to explore the difference between comfort and familiarity and discover how to tell yo...

I'm always looking for stories of inspiration and transformation and sometimes I find them in surprising places. I just finished watching a season of the TV show Survivor and found a lot of inspiration from several participants on the show.

If you're familiar with the show you might be surprised to hear the source of my inspiration. If you aren't familiar with it - I give you enough context to be able to gain your own insights witho...

Do you know the words that float through your mind right before a binge? It's likely that they are some version of "I can't...".

I can't count how many times I binged, truly believing that I couldn't handle the feeling in my body. (Notice what I did there starting that sentence with I can't...!)

Today, we are diving into this topic. How do you figure out what is going through your mind before a binge? For many people, there is nothin...

Have you ever wondered how being sick impacts binge eating? I've been ill for the past week, so I've been reflecting on this question. Tune in to find out how illness impacts binge eating. Whether you are currently sick or not, you will discover questions that you can explore to uncover your own patterns around how you honor your needs and how that impacts your eating.

I share my own experience of being sick, how it impacts my eatin...

Are you concerned about your child's relationship with food and their body? Not sure what to do or what to say?

Tune in for some guidance and suggestions on what to do and what not to do. If you don't have children yourself but have children in your life, this episode will provide powerful insights for you, including surprising information about the times in a person's life when disordered eating is most likely to occur.

Thank you fo...

You probably haven't heard much about the concept of attunement as it relates to binge eating. It's not something that many people talk about, but it's a key factor in overcoming binge eating.

Tune in to discover what attunement is, why it's important in changing your relationship with food, and how you can create harmony with yourself – even the parts of you that you have rejected for so long.

Thank you for listening to The Binge Br...

Many people understand that food restriction is one of the primary causes of the binge-restrict cycle, but they don't understand all of the ways it shows up and how it impacts the body, both physically and mentally.

Tune in as I explore restriction – physical, mental, and unintentional. Discover the effects of food deprivation and restriction on the brain, as well as how you can become aware of the restriction in your life so you ca...

What do you think when you hear the term self-love? In today's episode, I explore a unique perspective on the importance of self-love and building a relationship with yourself on your journey with food.

Your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship you have. Tune in to discover how to start to love yourself and cultivate, nurture, and support your relationship with yourself – it will have a compound effect on ev...

Food and body image issues in women and men can negatively impact romantic relationships. When you don't feel good about what you've eaten or the way your body looks, you might want to disconnect from yourself and your partner.

But do you really understand the ways that binge eating impacts your relationships? This Valentine's Day, I dive into one of my lowest binge moments and how to improve romantic relationships, no matter how mu...

Last week, I taught a live workshop called “How to Stop Hating Yourself After a Binge”. During the workshop, I delved into some simple yet impactful cognitive science to help you understand the way your brain functions so you can start working in yourself instead of against yourself.

In today's episode, I share the “flip your lid” brain model of how the brain works when it perceives a threat, and one simple strategy to use when that...

I often say that awareness is the first step to change: you can't change what you aren't aware of. While it is an important first step, awareness alone won’t show you how to change your life.

Tune in to discover the 5 steps to change yourself in a way that you can sustain. Step 1 is awareness, but on your journey to unwinding your binge eating, you will encounter all 5 steps. In this episode, I will help you uncover which step you a...

Many people think that the solution to the restrict-binge cycle is found in changing what, when, and how much you eat. I think this approach doesn't get to the root of the problem. I believe your binges are like the warning lights on a dashboard. They tell you that there is something going on underneath the hood. The answer doesn't lie in trying to change the lights – we want to get under the hood and figure out why the lights are ...

Tune in to this week's episode to explore the various ways that binge eating might be making your life small. You may or may not be aware of the cost of this decision, and you may not even realize that it is a decision. Discover many examples of how this shows up for people and see if you can identify any patterns for yourself.

Learn why we make our lives small, how it makes sense, and what you need to do if you decide that you...

This week we are diving into a topic that people of every shape and size have experienced: feeling fat. What does it mean to feel fat? Is fat a feeling (outside of feeling full and a bloated stomach)? What do you notice around your own experience of feeling fat?

Join me as we explore these questions and more. We’ll also get an inside look at body image in women specifically, discussing several women’s experiences of feeling fat and...

It's the start of a New Year and many people are committed to changing their bodies. This week, I have a special guest on the show to talk about body image for women. Judith Gaton brings a refreshing perspective to the conversation around body image and self-acceptance in this insightful interview. She emphasizes the importance of breaking free from societal expectations and the unrealistic goal of sustained self-love. Judith intro...

The New Year is right around the corner. Avoid the trap that most people fall into as they approach a new year and set yourself up for success. Find out what the trap is, how to avoid it, and how to use your awareness and past efforts to come up with New Year’s resolutions unique to you and your needs. Listen now and let go of perfectionism to set yourself up for an impactful year to come. If you would like to download the 8 reason...

Do you have a hard time forgiving yourself after a binge or eating more than you might prefer?

Do you often think that you are bad, wrong or broken because of the way you behave around food sometimes?

What if I told you that forgiveness isn't necessary? You don't need to be forgiven because you haven't done anything wrong. What you do with food makes sense. You don't need forgiveness. You need...