Breaking Up With Binge Eating

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Georgie Fear explores the psychological chain reactions behind binge eating, revealing how it often serves as a rebound effect from excessive restraint and self-sacrifice. Through the story of Marta, a busy mom juggling family and business, listeners learn how binge eating isn't about selfishness—it's actually a compensation for too much selflessness.

Key Topics Covered

• Why binge eating doesn't occur in isolation—it's a rebound or "ricochet" from preceding circumstances
• The intersection of restraint and entitlement in disordered eating
• How excessive self-sacrifice during the day leads to compensatory eating behaviors
• The difference between healthy restraint and harmful restriction
• Why taking away the "problem food" isn't the solution

Main Story: Marta's Journey

Marta is a married mother of four who runs a home business while managing her children's busy schedules. Despite loving her life, she struggles with eating entire boxes of cookies in her car between errands. Georgie reveals how Marta's binge eating is actually an aftershock of practicing too much selflessness—skipping meals, ignoring her own needs, and constantly serving others.

Key Insights

• Binge eating behaviors can be understood as a solution rather than just a problem
• Strong emotional attachments to binge behaviors are normal—even when you desperately want to stop
• The solution isn't more restraint; it's learning to ease up on the excessive ways we restrict ourselves
• Not all restraint is bad—healthy restraint allows balanced decision-making

Action Steps Discussed

1. Allow yourself to rest when tired
2. Make time to eat proper meals
3. Give yourself permission to daydream and think about your own wants
4. Dedicate time to activities just for yourself
5. Explore what you want—not just what others need

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Losing weight is probably one of the most common reasons we hear that people want to end their binge eating. It's the physical symbol of success and is most apparent to the world. Reasons for wanting to change their current state may also include bothersome achy knees, elevated blood pressure, or distress about not being a healthy role model. But the big thing that hurts them on a daily basis is the size, shape, or weight of their body. 

If you want to stop binge eating mostly because you want to lose weight, that's a perfectly fine reason. The goal for today's episode is to help alleviate the frustration that can grow when you're doing the right things to stop binge eating, but your weight hasn't budged. Because if we don't address that frustration, it leads people to lose focus on binge eating recovery and start focusing instead on moving the scale. 

We will discuss how the order of the stages of recovery matter, why weight loss before conquering binge eating doesn't work, and learn about the steps toward achieving both goals. We want to equip you with strategies to navigate your own journey to complete food freedom, including deliberate weight loss behaviors and maintaining long-term success. 

Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:26 Client's Weight Loss Frustration

01:09 Understanding the Root Causes

04:28 Stages of Binge Eating Recovery

04:47 Initial Phase: Establishing Regular Meal Patterns

05:53 Building Self-Awareness

08:02 Re-patterning Responses

11:11 Optional Stage: Deliberate Weight Loss

15:05 Final Phase: Maintenance

16:54 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

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Have to do this. Can't eat that.

Over and over, these mandates drive a person crazy. Many of our clients say that it builds up over time, and they snap. They just want to eat and eat, in opposition to feeling pushed around by all the responsibilities and demands on them. They want to feel free, like they can have or do whatever they want in at least one small area of life. Can't food be the one place they get to cut loose?

In this episode, listen to Sarah's candid journey about her relationship with food and feelings of resentment. Discover three key strategies to overcome limiting beliefs and emotional eating: transforming 'have to' and 'can't' statements, engaging in activities that make you feel powerful and free, and accepting the realities of how food choices impact your well-being. Tune in as we dive into breaking habits, boosting motivation, and embracing the power of food for a healthier, happier life.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:26 Sarah's Struggle with Food Limits

01:27 Understanding Resentment and Emotional Eating

03:02 Breaking Free from Resentment

03:25 Reframing 'Have To' and 'Can't' Statements

07:16 Finding Power and Freedom in Other Activities

08:36 Accepting the Reality of Food Choices

11:02 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

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 "I eat really clean", Kyle said "Even my binges are on healthy things. That's why it's confusing. I'm a fit guy. I'm a healthy eater who binge eats."  Kyle's words bring up a number of misconceptions about binge eating and the people who suffer from it. In today's episode, we'll delve into why clean eating can lead to or exacerbate binge eating.

Join us to discover how the fitness industry's sometimes extreme dietary advice can lead to disordered eating and why it’s common among athletes and gym-goers. We'll discuss the misconceptions around binge eating, the dangers of food morality, and practical steps to regain a healthy relationship with food.

If you are a fitness enthusiast who eats perfectly most of the time, but you find yourself caught in the cycle of clean eating and binge eating, then this episode is for you.

👉Dietitian Bonnie Roney's Facebook post mentioned in the episode.

Episode Timeline:
00:00 Kyle's College Fitness Journey
01:34 Misconceptions About Binge Eating
02:56 Fitness Industry's Influence on Eating Disorders
06:03 Kyle's Misconceptions and Realizations
08:00 "Healthy" Binge Food Is Still Binge Food
10:24 Fit People Can Also Struggle With Disordered Eating
12:24 Steps to Overcome Disordered Eating
14:36 Anticipating Resistance and Moving Slowly
16:56 Unrealistic Male Body Standards
18:50 The Role of Marketing in Eating Habits
21:45 Conclusion and Listener Support

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

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In this Episode:
Our philosophy on treatment includes supporting people in many areas of life in addition to meeting their nutrition needs. Eating disorder recovery certainly involves modifying your eating, but if someone only works on the food piece of their life, they often can't completely escape from the symptoms. They may relapse into binge eating again, or they might replace it with a different coping behavior. That's why this podcast covers such a broad spectrum of topics, aside from food.

You may remember my client, Allison, from an episode in September, 2025, where we talked about how including joyful activities just for her was a critical missing piece of her recovery from binge eating disorder. Today you'll hear another recording of one of my sessions with Allison this time hitting on some new themes.

Join us as we explore the crucial habit of managing your energy levels throughout the day. If you often find yourself drained and only capable of brain-dead scrolling, it's likely because you've run your battery all the way down. We discuss the importance of inserting rest periods before reaching total exhaustion and how small adjustments, like a regular walk, can recharge your battery.

We can all be learning, strengthening ourselves, and winning together. If you feel like taking a rest or doing something just for fun, seems uncomfortable, unacceptable, or even impossible, this episode is for you.

Episode Timeline:

01:35 Challenges of Taking Breaks

03:42 Struggles with Work-Life Balance

06:10 Strategies for Overcoming Habits

08:16 Setting Personal Policies

12:44 Reflecting on Choices

12:58 Opportunities for Rest

13:23 The Pressure to be Productive

17:21 Responding to Sabotaging Thoughts
21:13 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps

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Show Notes: 
Have you ever had the thought 'I don't deserve good things'? This pervasive belief can be subtle, but it's not harmless. Today we are going to explore what's really going on with this belief.

When we peel back the layers, we can see that the belief of "deservingness" is rooted in conditional worth messaging, internalized shame, and fear- which can all impact our food choices and self-care. It's time to challenge these beliefs and embrace the idea that you are inherently worthy of good things, without needing to earn them. 

You will learn more about how these patterns manifest in everyday life and receive guidance on transforming these thoughts to promote healing and self-compassion. We can't wait for you to listen!

Episode Timeline:
00:51 The Concept of Deserving

02:11 Origins of the Belief

02:38 Internalized Shame

03:49 Conditional Worth Messaging

06:20 Fear of Impermanence

07:24 Negative Core Beliefs

09:19 Deservingness and Food

11:07 Challenging the Deservingness Belief

13:39 Extending Generosity to Yourself

15:04 Conclusion and Support

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

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Olivia emailed us sharing her personal journey with Semaglutide, a GLP one receptor agonist, and how it helped her manage binge eating disorder. Olivia's experience was so compelling and we believe it sheds light on the silence around GLP one drugs and their potential benefits beyond weight loss.

Join Georgie as she discusses the implications, potential benefits, and risks of using these medications for binge eating disorder. She also delves into the future of research and the pharmaceutical industry in this space. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the real-life impacts of GLP one drugs on binge eating disorder.

For more information, check out these references below:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667368123000268

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924977X24000646

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2020.03.009

00:00 Introduction to Olivia's Story

01:33 Olivia's Background and Binge Eating Journey

05:03 Starting Semaglutide: Initial Experiences

09:03 Impact on Mental Health and Relationships

18:38 Public Perception and Stigma

25:16 Opening Up About Personal Struggles

27:42 The Impact of Medication on Binge Eating

30:55 Alcohol and Medication Effects

33:07 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mental Space

38:21 Redefining Life Without Food Noise

40:44 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

46:26 Research and Future Directions for GLP-1 Drugs

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

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In today's episode, we discuss how moments of emotional distress can often trigger binge and emotional eating and it all starts with the thought 'I can't handle this'. 

But what if there was a way to reframe that thought and change the course of your actions as a result? It all starts with combating overwhelm, building up alternative strategies, and garnering your support system in times of need. Learn from real client examples, who faced overwhelming situations without resorting to binge eating. We know you can too.

Discover practical strategies to recognize distress signals and implement grounding thoughts to help you on your journey to food freedom. And if you want to fast track the process, our coaching programs can help you break the binge-restrict-guilt cycle and strengthen your relationship with food and yourself. 

00:26 Maya's Story: Overcoming Overwhelm

02:08 Understanding the "I Can't Handle This" Thought

04:21 Strategies to Combat Overwhelm

05:54 Personal Reflections and Client Stories

06:28 The Importance of Support Systems

10:05 Coaching and Support Programs

10:57 Conclusion and Listener Support

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

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Join us in today's episode as we dive into one of the most pervasive thoughts in the binge-restrict cycle: 'I'll make up for it tomorrow.' 

We'll explore how this seemingly harmless thought is a clustered cognitive distortion, combining all-or-nothing thinking, future tripping, moral reasoning, should statements, and magical thinking. Learn how this mindset disconnects you from the present, adds emotional pressure, and often leads to more binge behaviors. 

We'll also discuss practical ways to reframe this thought and steps to build a mindset grounded in steadiness and self-care. If you're ready to replace unhelpful thoughts with tools that support recovery, this episode is for you. 

00:32 Unpacking the Thought: 'I'll Make Up for It Tomorrow'

01:00 The Cognitive Distortions Behind the Thought

03:28 The Effects of 'I'll Make Up for It Tomorrow'

04:51 Scientific Evidence on Anticipated Restriction

07:07 Reframing the Thought for Recovery

10:18 Conclusion and Support Options

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

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In this episode, we delve into the latest research on Binge Eating Disorder (BED), exploring its most common causes and effective treatments. 

Recent studies new findings show BED's connection to brain activity and reduced impulse control. Research also demonstrates the roles of systemic inflammation and the gut-brain axis in BED. You will also hear us share about the significance of interoceptive awareness, and the strong correlation between ADHD and binge eating. 

One of the most the important treatment methods for BED continues to be cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which is becoming even more accessible through digital CBT. We also discuss the promising results of GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide for reducing binge eating episodes

To no surprise for many of you, we will emphasize that BED is not a result of poor willpower but a complex condition influenced by various biological, emotional, and psychological factors. That is why our approach tackles BED as a whole body condition. You don't want to miss this episode. 

01:30 Understanding the Brain's Role in BED

03:40 Medication and BED: New Research Insights

06:02 The Gut-Brain Connection and Inflammation

08:02 Effective Treatments: CBT and Digital Solutions

10:05 Interoceptive Awareness and BED

15:34 ADHD and Its Link to Binge Eating

17:20 Conclusion and Support Options

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.