Do you feel like you get in your own way as you try to recover?  Do you feel like life gets in the way? As you work toward ending binge eating and developing a healthier relationship with food, you may believe you are self-sabotaging, or you may think that difficult circumstances are interfering with positive change. In this episode, Kathryn talks to Heather Roberton of Half Size Me about how to overcome self-sabotage and life disruptions so that you can become and stay binge-free.   Learn more about Heather: Half Size Me @half_size_me_     Follow Kathryn on Instagram:@brain_over_binge     Episodes mentioned in the show:Episode 71: When Weight Holds You Back: Reaching Your Own Healthy Size (Interview with Heather Robertson of Half Size Me)     Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching     Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month       Get the Second Edition of Brain over Binge on Amazon and Audible, BarnesandNoble.com, Apple iBooks, or Kobo.    

Ep. 133: Self-Sabotage and Life Disruptions (with Heather Robertson of Half Size Me)

A Simple, Brain-Based Approach to Help You Stop Binge Eating and Get on with Your Life.

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  The conversation about emotional eating in recovery usually focuses on the increased desire for food during stressful times, but what about when emotional pain suppresses the appetite? Kathryn talks about how to deal with a decrease in desire for food during emotional times.       Get the free Brain over Binge Inspiration Booklet     Podcast episodes about emotional eating:Episode 39: Q&A;: Emotional Attachment to Binge Eating  Ep. 132: Recovery Stories Part VIII (Separating Emotions from the Act of Binge Eating)Ep. 134: Recovery in Emotionally Challenging Times Blog posts about emotional eating:Emotions Are Not the Cause of Binge Eating If You Decide You Binge to Cope  Childhood Habits, and Letting Go of Harmful Behaviors without Drama      Additional Brain over Binge resources:     Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching     Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month       Get the Second Edition of Brain over Binge on Amazon and Audible, BarnesandNoble.com, Apple iBooks, or Kobo.         Get the  Brain over Binge Recovery Guide         Disclaimer: *The Brain over Binge Podcast is produced and recorded by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC. All work is copyrighted by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC, and all rights are reserved. As a disclaimer, the hosts of the Brain over Binge Podcast are not professional counselors or licensed healthcare providers, and this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice or any form of professional therapy. Eating disorders can have serious health consequences and you are strongly advised to seek medical attention for matters relating to your health. Please get help when you need it, and good luck on your journey.  

Ep. 151: Emotional Not Eating

  Body and weight concerns can hinder progress in recovery by interfering with your commitment to nourish yourself with enough food; and when you are food-deprived, it’s impossible to stop binge eating. Coach Julie and Kathryn unpack this issue and give you practical and inspirational ways to make peace with your body.       Get the free Inspiration Booklet        Join coach Julie’s free Zoom call (4/27 from 2:00-2:30pmEST)          Additional Brain over Binge resources:     Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching     Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month       Get the Second Edition of Brain over Binge on Amazon and Audible, BarnesandNoble.com, Apple iBooks, or Kobo.         Get the  Brain over Binge Recovery Guide         Disclaimer: *The Brain over Binge Podcast is produced and recorded by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC. All work is copyrighted by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC, and all rights are reserved. As a disclaimer, the hosts of the Brain over Binge Podcast are not professional counselors or licensed healthcare providers, and this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice or any form of professional therapy. Eating disorders can have serious health consequences and you are strongly advised to seek medical attention for matters relating to your health. Please get help when you need it, and good luck on your journey.  

Ep. 150: Making Peace with Your Body (with Coach Julie)

  Kathryn talks about the new free resource: The Brain over Binge Inspiration Booklet. This booklet contains 31 daily messages to help you stay motivated and keep the Brain over Binge concepts in the front of your mind as you let go of binge eating.       Get the Inspiration Booklet      Additional Brain over Binge resources:     Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching     Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month       Get the Second Edition of Brain over Binge on Amazon and Audible, BarnesandNoble.com, Apple iBooks, or Kobo.         Get the  Brain over Binge Recovery Guide              Disclaimer: *The Brain over Binge Podcast is produced and recorded by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC. All work is copyrighted by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC, and all rights are reserved. As a disclaimer, the hosts of the Brain over Binge Podcast are not professional counselors or licensed healthcare providers, and this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice or any form of professional therapy. Eating disorders can have serious health consequences and you are strongly advised to seek medical attention for matters relating to your health. Please get help when you need it, and good luck on your journey.  

Ep. 149: Free Inspiration Booklet

  Staci B’s story is one of persistence, self-acceptance, and learning how to feel safe. We discuss nervous system regulation, which has been a big part of her healing journey—and something that anyone with a history of trauma or stressful experiences may want to explore further. Staci is a great example of someone who has overcome so much and is learning to trust herself and what she needs to continue to develop a peaceful relationship with food.       Staci B’s links mentioned in the show: https://www.stacib.com/nsr-wiki https://stacib.substack.com/      Previous recovery stories episodes:  Episode 101: Recovery Stories, Part I Episode 102: Recovery Stories, Part II Episode 103: Recovery Stories, Part III Episode 104: Recovery Stories, Part IV Episode 106: Recovery Stories, Part V Episode 107: Recovery Stories, Part VI Episode 120: Recovery Stories, Part VII  Episode 132: Recovery Stories, Part VIII      Brain over Binge resources:     Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching     Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month       Get the Second Edition of Brain over Binge on Amazon and Audible, BarnesandNoble.com, Apple iBooks, or Kobo.         Get the  Brain over Binge Recovery Guide        Download the free pdf, the Brain over Binge Basics.        Disclaimer: *The Brain over Binge Podcast is produced and recorded by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC. All work is copyrighted by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC, and all rights are reserved. As a disclaimer, the hosts of the Brain over Binge Podcast are not professional counselors or licensed healthcare providers, and this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice or any form of professional therapy. Eating disorders can have serious health consequences and you are strongly advised to seek medical attention for matters relating to your health. Please get help when you need it, and good luck on your journey.  

Ep. 148: Recovery Stories, Part VIIII (Nervous System Regulation)

  Kathryn and Coach Julie talk about food restriction in new ways that will help you understand more deeply what it means to “give up restriction” as you stop binge eating. Avoiding restriction doesn’t mean eating anything and everything or eating foods that exacerbate health conditions that you may have. You’ll learn how to define restriction in a self-caring way and determine how to set gentle boundaries for your eating that align with how you want to feel.         Episodes that also address restriction:Episode 9: Avoid Restrictive Dieting to Stop Binge Eating  Episode 12: Dismissing Urges to Binge is Not a Dieting Strategy   Episode 48: Q&A;: How Do I Get Rid of the Dieting Mentality in Binge Eating Recovery?  Episode 49: Can I Use the Brain over Binge Approach to Stick to Strict Eating Plans?  Ep 67: Don’t Diet or Focus on Weight Loss After Quarantine  Ep. 86: Stop Thinking “I Don’t Know How to Eat”  Ep. 85: Drop the “Shoulds” Around Eating      Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching     Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month       Get the Second Edition of Brain over Binge on Amazon and Audible, BarnesandNoble.com, Apple iBooks, or Kobo.         Get the  Brain over Binge Recovery Guide        Download the free pdf, the Brain over Binge Basics.       Disclaimer: *The Brain over Binge Podcast is produced and recorded by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC. All work is copyrighted by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC, and all rights are reserved. As a disclaimer, the hosts of the Brain over Binge Podcast are not professional counselors or licensed healthcare providers, and this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice or any form of professional therapy. Eating disorders can have serious health consequences and you are strongly advised to seek medical attention for matters relating to your health. Please get help when you need it, and good luck on your journey.  

Ep. 133: Self-Sabotage and Life Disruptions (with Heather Robertson of Half Size Me)

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