Binge Eating Breakthrough

Here is a quick recap if you are listening for the first time: the first three episodes are foundational - my story, the eight reasons why most people binge, and the solutions to each of those reasons.

We take a deep dive into the eight answers - the how to stop - where you get into action.

Each episode stands on its own - you don't need to have listened to the others to get great value from this one.

What is a habit?

It's something that you repeatedly do, often without thought.

Several binge-eating programs focus on this as the only reason why you binge

They give you tools to change the habit, but if you aren't addressing the other components of why you binge, only addressing it as a habit isn't going to solve the problem.

If your nervous system is dysregulated, if you are full of shame and judgment, if you are avoiding your emotions and disconnecting from your body, even if you do manage to break the habit of bingeing, you will likely replace it with something else.

Our previous episodes have talked about other solutions. Today we are talking about binging as a habit, but I want to be clear that this solution only works in conjunction with the others.

The habit focuses on the behavior itself. The other components address what goes on underneath the behavior. What might be leading to the behavior in the first place. It all matters, and it's all important.

To me, behavior is an indicator. It shows us that something else is going on underneath that needs to be examined.

How do we break the habit?

1. Know your patterns - choose one thing to focus on.
2. Be intentional - bring it all to your conscious.
3. Choose something different.

This isn't just about taking a bubble bath or walking when you want to binge. It's about bringing awareness to those times that are operating on auto-pilot. Understanding what is happening in your mind and body and actively choosing something different.

Combining this increased awareness with the other solutions you are learning on the podcast is where the magic happens.

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

We are in the middle of a deep dive into the eight solutions to unwinding binge eating. 

If you are just tuning in:

Episode 1 is my story and what I mean by binge.

Episode 2 summarizes the 8 reasons why you binge.

Episode 3 gives you the solutions to each of the 8 reasons. The how to. 

Episodes 4-8 have been a deep dive into each reason.

Each episode stands alone, so if you join me for the first time, you won't miss anything. You may want to go back and listen to the others, but you don't need any background for this to be a breakthrough concept for you today.

This week we are talking about the #6 reason you binge - it's an attempt to control.

Many people who struggle with feeling out of control around food logically think that the answer is that they need to control themselves more.

They try to control their weight, their appetite, and their intake.

They don't trust themselves - especially when it comes to making food choices, or they don't trust themselves to be around certain foods.

So what's the solution? Develop trust. If you trust someone, you don't need to control them.

Learn what trust is and how it's developed, and discover the essential component of two-way trust.

Remember, this takes time. Trust is developed. As you continue practicing the skills you are learning on this podcast, you will naturally build and establish trust with yourself. 

You can develop the necessary two-way trust to unwind from binge eating with commitment, consistency, connection, communication, and compassion.

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

Welcome to episode 8 of Binge Breakthrough. We are in the middle of a deep dive into the eight solutions to unwinding binge eating. 

In Episode 1, I talked about my history and what I mean when I talk about bingeing.

In Episode 2, I discussed the 8 reasons why people binge.

In Episode 3, I covered the 8 solutions - one answer for why you binge.

In the 4th and 5th reasons why you binge (Episode 6 and Episode 7), we have discussed the importance of understanding what is happening in your body and how to connect with it.

This week - we are looking at reason #5 why you binge - it's a coping mechanism. You use it to cope with big emotions or things that feel too scary or overwhelming. 

The solution to bingeing as a coping mechanism is to expand your emotional capacity. In expanding your emotional capacity, it is best to start small. Remember, this is a new skill that you are developing. Just like at the gym, start small and work your way up. 

Don't forget to notice and celebrate your progress. This is an important part of making change sustainable. 

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

This week we continue the deep dive into solution #4 for how to stop binge eating.

In Episode 1 I talked about my history and what I mean when I talk about bingeing.

In Episode 2 I discussed the 8 reasons why people binge.

In Episode 3 I covered the 8 solutions - one answer for each reason why you binge.

The 4th reason why many people binge is disconnection from the body. In this week's episode I talk about why connecting with your body is so important and I give you practical tips and strategies you can implement today.

This topic is also very closely tied to Episode 6 where I discussed the very crucial component of understanding your nervous system.

The more you are able to connect with your body, the less you will be looking to disconnect through a binge.

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

Join me as I continue the Deep Dive into the 8 reasons why you binge. Episode 3 outlines the 8 reasons why and Episode 4 covers the solutions for each reason.

Today I discuss the importance of learning how to work with your nervous system. The nervous system is your body's command center. It is the connection between the brain and the body.

Learn all about what your nervous system is, why it's important, and how you can begin to identify the state of your nervous system and start working with it today.

This was a missing piece for me in my journey to ending my binge eating. This could be an episode that changes everything for you.

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

If this is your first time tuning in, please check out 

Episode 1 to hear my story. 

Episode 2 outlined the 8 reasons why you binge.

Episode 3 covered the solutions for each reason, highlighting the eight things you must do to stop binge eating.

Episode 4 was a deep dive into the #1 solution for how to stop binge eating by understanding why you binge. 

In this episode I dive deeper into the #2 reason why we binge and how to stop it.  

I provide you with additional insight into how people unintentionally keep themselves in the pattern of binge eating. 

There are two types of restrictions we create for ourselves. Physical and emotional restrictions. 

Tune in to hear why and how you need to remove both types of restrictions that cause you to binge eat.  

Stay tuned for a deeper dive into the remaining 6 solutions to stop binge eating.

If you would like to download the 8 reasons why you binge and what to do about it, visit www.BingeBreakthrough.com/why 

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

Episode 2 outlined the 8 reasons why you binge.

Episode 3 covered the solutions for each reason, highlighting the 8 things you must do to stop binge eating.

Join me today where I dive deeper into the #1 answer on how to stop - understanding why.

I believe it's important to understand why you started and why you haven't stopped yet. Creating awareness is the first step of any change. We don't have to live in the past, but it can provide helpful information for our future.

This is how we start to discover how it all makes sense.

Stay tuned for a deeper dive into the remaining 7 solutions on how to stop binge eating.

If you would like to download the 8 reasons why you binge and what to do about it, visit www.BingeBreakthrough.com/why 

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

If you have yet to listen to Episode 1, where I share my journey with binge eating and what I mean when I talk about bingeing, be sure to check it out.

In Episode 2, I share the top 8 reasons why we binge and why you haven’t stopped yet. This foundational awareness is the first step to change. 

In this episode, I outline what to do about each of the 8 reasons why you binge.

Now you have the basic framework of why you might be bingeing and what to do about it.

In the next 8 episodes I will dive deeper into each item so that you can start to apply new insight and knowledge to your own personal journey.

If you would like to download the 8 reasons why you binge and what to do about it, visit www.BingeBreakthrough.com/why 

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

In Episode 1, I discussed what I mean when I talk about binge eating and I shared my personal journey. Be sure to check it out if you haven't yet.

In this episode you will discover the 8 main reasons why you may be stuck in the cycle of binge eating.

All change starts from a place of awareness and it's important to understand what might be holding you back from your own personal breakthrough.

Be sure to tune in to Episode 3 where I discuss the solution to each of these 8 reasons.For now, listen in to see if any of these 8 reasons might be true for you.

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

Welcome to this introduction of myself and my journey.

What do I mean when I talk about binging, anyway?

I share my story so that you can understand where I’ve been and how I can help. I share how it makes sense and invite you to find yourself in my journey.

I share my gifts with this work and how I can use them to help you to develop understanding, connection, and trust with yourself and your body so that you can finally experience the food freedom you desire.

Join me each week as I guide you toward a new way of understanding yourself. 

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