Behind The Binge

#35 Overcoming binge eating as a parent in your 40s [with Stefanie Michele]

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Many experts and researchers have found that children, teenagers, and adolescents diagnosed with eating disorders are heavily influenced by their parents, friends, and even school discussions.

We look up to our parents for advice, and they influence many of their words and actions subconsciously.

Today, I’m honored to be joined by Binge Eating Recovery Coach Stefanie Michele (@IAmStefanieMichele). We discuss important topics like how easily we can be influenced by our role models early in childhood. . We also examine how Stefanie, a mom with 3 daughters, recovered from binge eating and learned how to role model intuitive eating for her daughters. Stefanie offers advice to those struggling moms who don’t want to pass on diet culture to their children.

Stefanie is a Binge Eating Recovery Coach specializing in helping women overcome food and body image issues. She holds degrees in Human Development Psychology and Occupational Therapy with a certification in Integrative Health Coaching and an Intuitive Eating Counselor certification. After struggling with multiple eating disorders for 25 years, Stefanie experienced her recovery with the help of a body image coach. She considers her "boots-on-the-ground" experience of recovery her most teachable asset. Stefanie lives in NJ with her husband and 3 daughters.

Listen in to learn more:

  • How Stefanie had struggled with her relationship with food as a child in the 80s. [6:44]
  • Practical steps Stefanie took when she realized at 40 that it had been decades of struggling with binge eating with no relief. [20:25]
  • The implications of how Stefanie’s recovery journey impacted her life as a mother and wife. [45:48]
  • Plus much more, including advice for those struggling and who don’t want to pass diet culture on to their kids. 
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    Website: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/

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