Binge Eating Breakthrough

In this personal episode, I take you behind the scenes of my Boston Marathon qualifying journey and reveal the unexpected parallels I've discovered between athletic training and healing our relationship with food. 

I share how shifting from bracing against discomfort to opening up to possibility has transformed not just my running performance, but offers a powerful framework for approaching food challenges.

You'll hear about the crucial role of community support, the mindset shifts that create breakthrough moments, and how embracing the process rather than fixating on outcomes creates freedom in both running and eating. 

Whether you're struggling with binge eating or simply seeking a new perspective on healing, this episode offers practical wisdom about transformation that applies far beyond the marathon course.

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

The Power of Co-Regulation

Marathon Recap & Lessons Learned

Experiences Are More Important Than Results

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

In this episode, I explore the transformative power of co-regulation and why it might be the missing piece in your journey to freedom from binge eating. I'll share what happens in your brain and body when you connect with someone safe, why isolation often triggers binge behaviors, and how to find sources of co-regulation even when human connection feels risky. 

I open up about my personal story of finally sharing my binge eating struggles with my husband after years of suffering in silence and explain why gentleness - not harshness - is the path to lasting change.

If you're tired of fighting your food struggles alone, this episode offers both the science and practical strategies to help you heal through connection. 

For personalized support in a safe, judgment-free space, my Swift Support Sessions provide an opportunity to experience the power of co-regulation firsthand. These two focused sessions can help you feel truly seen and understood, perhaps for the first time, as you navigate your relationship with food.

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

What do you do when everything goes off the rails and your nervous system is on high alert?

In this episode, I share what happened during a recent workshop when unexpected tech issues threw everything off track—and how I responded in a way that’s very different from how I would have during my binge eating years.

Instead of relying on willpower or pushing through, I took a moment to pause, regulate, and move forward with intention. I walk you through the 5 specific steps I took in that moment - steps I now often guide my clients through when they’re feeling overwhelmed, out of control, or on the verge of turning to food for relief.

Whether you're in the middle of your struggle with food or learning how to navigate stress differently, this episode offers a compassionate, practical example of what it means to work with your nervous system instead of against it.

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Catch the replay of the workshop Stop Binge Eating Without Diets, Rules, or Willpower through April 30, 2025.

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

Many of us believe we need more control over our eating habits, more willpower, more discipline. But what if control is actually the problem, not the solution?

In this episode, I share my personal journey of realizing that my binge eating wasn't about lacking control—it was about desperately seeking safety in the wrong ways.

I explain why the more we try to control our eating, the more out of control we ultimately feel, and why creating internal safety is the missing piece for healing your relationship with food.

Previous episode referenced: The Restriction You Don’t Know You’re Doing

If you're tired of fighting against yourself and ready for a different approach that actually works, this episode offers both the insights and practical shifts to move from control to genuine safety with food. 

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

You've heard that restriction leads to binging. You might even be trying hard not to restrict. But what if your body still thinks you're on a diet?

In this eye-opening episode, I reveal the hidden forms of restriction that might be sabotaging your relationship with food – even when you think you're doing everything right. From the fear of restriction paradox to unconscious social eating patterns, I'll help you discover how subtle mental and emotional barriers can keep you stuck in the binge cycle.

I share personal stories of my own unintentional restriction and offer practical insights on:

* Why eating "anything and everything" to avoid restriction might actually backfire

* How your energy and intention matter more than what's actually on your plate

* The surprising connection between social situations and late-night eating urges

* Why cultivating body trust is the real solution (not perfect eating habits)

If you've been working to heal your relationship with food but still feel stuck, this episode might hold the missing piece. I offer compassionate guidance for identifying your own hidden restrictions and practical steps for building genuine trust with your body.

Previous Episode Referenced: Why Letting Go of All Food Rules Isn't Working

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

As a longtime cycling enthusiast, I know firsthand the joy and freedom that riding a bike can bring. But for too long, the cycling world has excluded people in larger bodies from fully experiencing that joy. That's why I'm so excited to share this episode as part of Podcasthon.

Podcasthon is an incredible non-profit initiative uniting over a thousand podcasters globally to raise awareness for charitable causes. And the organization I'm highlighting this week is truly inspiring - it's called All Bodies on Bikes.

All Bodies on Bikes is dedicated to creating a more inclusive cycling culture where people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities feel welcomed and empowered to experience the thrill of riding. In my conversation with co-founder and executive director Marley Blonsky, you'll be moved by the powerful story behind this nonprofit and the tangible impact they're having through community rides, education, and industry advocacy.

Marley shares her own cycling journey, the challenges she faced, and the joy she found in creating spaces where all bodies are celebrated on two wheels. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who loves cycling, believes in body positivity, or wants to get involved with an organization that's truly making a difference. Tune in to be motivated, uplifted, and ready to join the All Bodies on Bikes movement.

Learn more about All Bodies on Bikes: Website | Documentary | Instagram

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

Have you thrown out all your food rules only to find yourself still binging and obsessing over food?

In this episode, I reveal why simply "eating intuitively" or "eating whatever you want" may not be working for you - and what's actually missing from your approach. I share why your brain might panic when you suddenly abandon all structure around food, how this triggers the very behaviors you're trying to overcome, and a more effective approach that creates true freedom without the all-or-nothing cycle.

If you're caught between rigid food rules and feeling completely out of control, this episode offers the understanding and practical guidance you've been searching for.

Previous episode referenced:

Expanding Your Capacity

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

In this episode, I reveal why the journey to overcome binge eating isn't about restriction or willpower—it's about expansion. I share how expanding your capacity in key areas creates lasting freedom with food and transforms your entire life.

If you've tried everything to stop binge eating, only to find yourself back in the same cycle, this episode offers a refreshingly different perspective. I explain why emotional capacity, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion are the true keys to breaking free from binge eating for good.

Previous Episodes Referenced:

What Happens When You Flip Your Lid

You Don't Have to Love Your Body

Looking to expand your capacity to be nicer to yourself after a binge? Download my What to Do After a Binge: 5-Step Plan today—a practical tool to help you respond with compassion when you need it most.

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

Do you find yourself turning to the same foods during binges? Those patterns aren't random - they're actually leaving important clues about what's really driving your binge eating. In this episode, I explore how understanding your food patterns can unlock deeper insights about your relationship with food.

You'll learn how to approach your binges with curiosity instead of judgment, discover the surprising connections between your go-to binge foods and your emotional needs, and understand why this awareness is the first step toward lasting change.

Whether your binge foods have stayed consistent or changed over time, this episode will help you see your patterns in a new light and take the first steps toward freedom from binge eating.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

What to Do After a Binge - 5 Step Relief Plan Break free from the shame spiral and get back on track with this practical, compassionate guide for the moments after a binge.

Swift Support Sessions Two targeted sessions designed to help you:

* Understand your unique binge triggers

* Shift out of the shame spiral

* Create a focused plan for moving forward

Don't navigate your post-binge moments alone. Get the support and guidance you need to transform your relationship with food.

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

In this vulnerable episode, I'm sharing three of my most challenging moments with binge eating - stories I once thought I'd never tell anyone. From a ruined Valentine's Day surprise to an emergency room visit, I open up about how binge eating impacted not just my relationship with food, but my marriage and even my medical care. 

If you've ever felt alone in your struggle with food, this episode is my reminder to you that recovery is possible and that bringing our stories into the light can be the first step toward healing.

I've learned that when we share our stories, something powerful happens. The shame starts to lose its grip. The isolation fades. And most importantly, other people realize they're not alone in their struggles. 

If you're struggling with the aftermath of a recent binge, download my free 5-Step Relief Plan to help you move forward with self-compassion and clarity.

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