In this deep-dive conversation, we unravel the mysterious connection between your nervous system and hunger. Expert Leah Davidson reveals why your body's signals are anything but random - and how understanding them can transform your relationship with food. 

 What You'll Discover: 

• How your nervous system drives hunger signals
• Why fighting your body's cues never works
• Practical techniques to listen to your internal wisdom

If you've ever felt disconnected from your body's hunger or struggled to understand why you eat the way you do, this episode will show you a revolutionary approach to nourishing yourself.

 Connect with Leah Davidson:

• Website
• Podcast
• Journal

 Catch up on the series:

• Episode 1: What Is Your Relationship With Hunger?
• Episode 2: Your Relationship With Hunger Begins in Childhood (with Lisa Smith)
• Episode 3: What Is the Difference Between Physical and Emotional Hunger?
• Episode 4: I Don't Get Hunger Signals - What Should I Do?
• Episode 5: Why Ignoring Hunger Backfires (and What to Do Instead)

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I'm offering the Binge Eating Breakthrough Book Experience. Seven weeks of guided support to help you actually apply the principles from my new book. For just $49, you'll join me and others who understand your struggle for weekly interactive sessions where we turn knowledge into real, lasting change. With the right support, everything can change. Head on over to janepilger.com/book forward slash book to secure your spot.

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In this fifth episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore why fighting your body's hunger signals never works long-term. Think ignoring hunger will help you control your eating? This episode reveals why that approach always backfires and what to do instead.

What You'll Discover:

• How your brain responds when you don't give it enough fuel
• The common patterns that keep you stuck in restrict-binge cycles
• Why occasional hunger vs. chronic hunger dismissal are completely different
• How to work with your hunger instead of against it

If you've ever tried to push through hunger or convince yourself you shouldn't be hungry, this episode will show you why that approach keeps you trapped and what actually works instead.

Want help re-establishing trust with yourself and your hunger? Schedule a Breakthrough Call today. 

Catch up on the series:

• Episode 1: What Is Your Relationship With Hunger?
• Episode 2: Your Relationship With Hunger Begins in Childhood (with Lisa Smith)
• Episode 3: What Is the Difference Between Physical and Emotional Hunger?
• Episode 4: I Don't Get Hunger Signals - What Should I Do?

Ready for Back-to-School?

Join me for the Binge Eating Breakthrough Book Experience. 7 weeks of support for just $49. We begin on September 3rd. Find out more here.

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

In this fourth episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we tackle one of the most common concerns: missing hunger signals. If you can't feel hunger or only notice it when you're absolutely ravenous, you're not broken - you've just taught your body to stop communicating.

What You'll Discover:

• Why hunger signals disappear and how your body adapts to restriction
• The difference between "not hungry" and "can't feel hunger"
• How to rebuild trust with your body through consistent nourishment
• Why eating on a schedule can actually restore your natural signals

If you've been waiting for hunger to guide your eating but can't feel those signals, or if you only experience extreme hunger that leads to overeating, this episode will show you a gentle path forward.

Catch up on the series:

• Episode 1: What Is Your Relationship With Hunger?
• Episode 2: Your Relationship With Hunger Begins in Childhood (with Lisa Smith)
• Episode 3: What Is the Difference Between Physical and Emotional Hunger?

Want to know what it would look like to get help rebuilding your hunger signals? Schedule a Breakthrough Call today.

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

In this third episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore one of the most important distinctions you can learn. Not all hunger feels the same - and understanding the difference can be life-changing. We explore the distinct qualities of physical and emotional hunger, not because one is better than the other, but so you have the information you need to respond in ways that truly serve you.

What You'll Discover:

• The key differences between physical and emotional hunger

• Why emotional hunger isn't "bad" or something to avoid

• A simple framework for responding to each type of hunger

• Why understanding these differences gives you choice

If you've ever felt confused about whether or not you're actually hungry, or found yourself eating but still feeling unsatisfied, this episode will give you the clarity you've been searching for.

Catch up on the series:

• Episode 1: What Is Your Relationship With Hunger?
• Episode 2: Your Relationship With Hunger Begins in Childhood (with Lisa Smith)

I'm offering the Binge Eating Breakthrough Book Experience. Seven weeks of guided support to help you actually apply the principles from my new book. For just $49, you'll join me and others who understand your struggle for weekly interactive sessions where we turn knowledge into real, lasting change. With the right support, everything can change. Head on over to janepilger.com/book forward slash book to secure your spot.

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

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 conversation provides valuable insights on your own relationship with hunger and how it might have been influenced by your childhood. 

Tune in to discover:

• how the development of your brain impacts your food choices
• how your relationship with hunger is influenced from an early age
• practical tips to help your child navigate food choices
• encouragement that your relationship with hunger can change

Click here to learn more from Lisa about becoming a Peaceful Parent. 

Missed the first episode in the Hunger Series? 

What is Your Relationship with Hunger? Listen to the Episode HERE

I'm offering the Binge Eating Breakthrough Book Experience. Seven weeks of guided support to help you actually apply the principles from my new book. For just $49, you'll join me and others who understand your struggle for weekly interactive sessions where we turn knowledge into real, lasting change. With the right support, everything can change. Head on over to janepilger.com/book forward slash book to secure your spot.

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

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 rebuilding trust with hunger

• Why respect is the key to healing your relationship with hunger

Ready to discover what your hunger is really trying to tell you? This series will guide you from confusion to clarity, from fear to freedom.

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

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 Model - a compassionate, body-centered approach that doesn't just label you as 'disordered', but understands your experiences as intelligent adaptations. We'll explore how your nervous system works, why you do what you do, and most importantly, how healing is absolutely possible. 

Tune in to discover:

• Why addiction is an intelligent survival response, not a personal failure
• How your nervous system drives behaviors like binge eating and self-sabotage
• The critical role of safety in breaking destructive cycles
• Practical first steps to reconnect with your body and begin healing

Get ready for an incredibly validating, science-backed conversation that will help you see yourself and your struggles with new eyes. Jan Winhall is about to show us that our bodies aren't the enemy - they're actually trying to protect us.

(Warning: there is mention of incest in this episode. No details are shared, but if this is a sensitive topic for you, please take care of yourself.)

Want to dive deeper into Jan's teachings? Join her Felt Sense Polyvagal Book Study Series starting July 30th. Find out more and sign up here.

References Mentioned:

Jan Winhall

Arielle Schwartz

The Polyvagal Institute

The International Focusing Institute

Previous Podcasts Mentioned:

How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About Your Secret Eating

The Power of Co-Regulation

I'm offering the Binge Eating Breakthrough Book Experience. Seven weeks of guided support to help you actually apply the principles from my new book. For just $49, you'll join me and others who understand your struggle for weekly interactive sessions where we turn knowledge into real, lasting change. With the right support, everything can change. Head on over to janepilger.com/book forward slash book to secure your spot.

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

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 freedom. I’ll also share common fears that hold people back from booking and gently guide you through them, so you can decide if this is the moment you choose to stop struggling alone.

Discover what it's like to share your struggle with someone who understands, and gain clarity on your next steps to the freedom you crave.

Book your Breakthrough Call today.

I'm offering the Binge Eating Breakthrough Book Experience. Seven weeks of guided support to help you actually apply the principles from my new book. For just $49, you'll join me and others who understand your struggle for weekly interactive sessions where we turn knowledge into real, lasting change. With the right support, everything can change. Head on over to janepilger.com/book forward slash book to secure your spot.

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

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 prayer requests before every race, how it got me through 105-degree heat to qualify for Kona, and most importantly - how this simple mindset shift can change everything about your relationship with food.

Whether you're spiritual or not, you'll discover practical tools for moving from "I can't handle this" to connection and strength.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why shifting your focus beyond yourself is more powerful than willpower
• Practical tools for handling binge urges without shame or restriction
• How to change your energy from "I can't handle this" to gratitude and connection
• What to do after a binge that actually helps
• The simple question that transforms any challenging moment

I'm offering the Binge Eating Breakthrough Book Experience. Seven weeks of guided support to help you actually apply the principles from my new book. For just $49, you'll join me and others who understand your struggle for weekly interactive sessions where we turn knowledge into real, lasting change. With the right support, everything can change. Head on over to janepilger.com/book forward slash book to secure your spot.

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

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 seem completely unreliable? You're about to discover why this happens and what actually works instead.

In this episode, you'll learn about Supportive Structure - the middle path that creates safety without restriction. You'll hear real examples of how this works for food choices, daily routines, and even what to do after a binge. Plus, if you want personalized help creating your own framework that feels like freedom instead of another set of rules, you'll learn about an option that might be perfect for you.

Want personalized help creating your own Supportive Structure? Swift Support Sessions are designed specifically to help you build a framework that works for your unique situation. Two calls plus 14 days of support to design structure that feels like freedom. Click here to learn more.

Missed the first episode? Listen to Who Are You Listening To? for the foundation of learning to trust yourself.

Want to know what to do after a binge to create Supportive Structure for yourself? Click here.

I'm offering the Binge Eating Breakthrough Book Experience. Seven weeks of guided support to help you actually apply the principles from my new book. For just $49, you'll join me and others who understand your struggle for weekly interactive sessions where we turn knowledge into real, lasting change. With the right support, everything can change. Head on over to janepilger.com/book forward slash book to secure your spot.

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.