In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Marcus Kain. Marcus is a Nutrition Coach who helps individuals to beat binge eating and to create a rewarding relationship with food and exercise. In this weeks episode, we discuss:

• Marcus' work as a coach and how this career path developed for him.

• The common traps that people fall into when engaging in a new fitness regime or dietary pattern, and the importance of intention.

• How Marcus works with his clients to step away from bingeing behaviours.

• How to know you are eating "enough" when recovering from restrictive behaviours.

• How Marcus supports his clients to challenge damaging beliefs, and how to reprogram these to achieve a better relationship with food, body and exercise.

• The importance of self-compassion, and what it really means.

• Marcus' experience of binge eating, using food as a coping mechanism and how he stepped away from this reliance.

• Stress management tips to reduce binge eating behaviours including prevention, the company you keep, focus on your physiology (e.g. breath).

You can find out more from Marcus on social media @mkaincoaching, or listen to his podcast Strong Not Starving! Marcus' website: https://www.mkaincoaching.com/Strong Not Starving links: https://www.mkaincoaching.com/strong-not-starving

Please note that this podcast discusses eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours. Please tread lightly and check in with yourself along the way. Note that this podcast should not be used as a replacement for clinical advice.