What's Eating You Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou

In this episode, I answer this question from a Food Freedom member.

We talk about what “health” really means, why Food Freedom is not about overcoming binge eating so you can diet again, and the deeper identity shift that needs to happen first.

I also share 5 signs that may indicate you may be in a safer place to pursue a health goal, plus the questions to ask yourself before intentionally changing your food intake.

If you want help getting more control over emotional eating, head over to my Instagram and comment RESET on my latest post to get my Emotional Eating Circuit Breaker audio.

Disclaimer: This episode is for general education only and is not individual psychological, medical or dietetic advice. If you have a current or previous eating disorder, significant disordered eating, or concerns about your physical or mental health, seek personalised support from an appropriately qualified health professional before making intentional changes to your food intake, weight or exercise.

@ 02:31.47  Getting rid of this idea of weight loss 

@  09:27.16 How to work on your body or your body performance goals without it being a weight loss goal

@11:46.54 5 signs you may be in a safer place to pursue a health or performance goal

I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.

If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph/mindfoodsteph_funnel_52681 

Social media:

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Have you ever felt like your relationship with food was holding you back from fully living your life?

In this inspiring episode, Kat shares how intuitive eating helped her move beyond binge eating, food anxiety, and body shame. From confidently enjoying meals out to building a healthier relationship with herself and her partner, she reflects on the powerful mindset shifts that transformed her life.

If you've ever struggled with food guilt, body image, or believing your worth depends on your size, this conversation will remind you that true freedom starts from within.

@ 03:09.07 Overcoming Eating Out Anxiety

@05:22.38 Mindful Eating Experience 

@07:37.35 Intuitive Eating Progress 

@11:45.46 Food Freedom Relationship Growth

@20:41.14 Kat's Exercise Mindset Transformation

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.

I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.

If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph/mindfoodsteph_funnel_52681 

Social media:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfoodsteph 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindfoodsteph/ 

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What if the guilt you feel after eating has nothing to do with food? And why does that same guilt show up when you rest or spend money?

We are going deep on one of the most common emotions I see in the women I work with guilt. Not just food guilt, although we will absolutely be talking about that. We are talking about the guilt that shows up when you rest, when you eat something that does not fit the "plan," and when you spend money on yourself.

This episode came directly out of a theme we explored in our Food Freedom program this week, and the response from the women in the room was so profound that I knew I had to bring it to the podcast.

@ 01:51.74 Where does guilt show up for you? 

@ 13:22.95  How do we work through guilt? 

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.

I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.

If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph/mindfoodsteph_funnel_52681 

Social media:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfoodsteph 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindfoodsteph/ 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindfoodsteph/

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Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of binge eating, guilt, and trying to hold it all together for everyone else?

Kira shares what it was like battling an eating disorder while working in the fitness industry, the physical and emotional toll it took on her life, and how becoming a mother of two young boys impacted her relationship with food and her body. Together, they explore the challenges of navigating food guilt, perfectionism, motherhood, and healing while learning to let go of harmful patterns.

This is an honest and hopeful conversation for anyone who feels stuck in a difficult relationship with food and is looking for reassurance that recovery is possible.

@Kira's journey through binge eating and purging

@The hidden challenges of having an eating disorder in the fitness industry

@The physical impacts of disordered eating

@Navigating food struggles while raising young children

@What recovery really looks like

@Finding freedom from guilt, shame, and food obsession

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.

I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.

Find Kirra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirra_activenation.cc?igsh=MWg1ZTY0bHU5Zzhsaw==

Download Our Binge Tracker Tool - https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph 

Book A Food Freedom Breakthrough Call - https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph/mindfoodsteph_funnel_312254 

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Have you ever been told you have insulin resistance, PCOS, or prediabetes and that all you need to do is lose weight?

Get control of your binge eating, download our free binge tracker tool here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph 

Today’s episode was inspired by a Psychology Sunday question on Instagram:

“What’s your view on insulin resistance affecting weight? And how can the mind help with that?”

Insulin resistance is often reduced to simple advice like "lose weight" or "cut carbs," but the reality is much more complex especially for women with a history of dieting, binge eating, emotional eating, ADHD, PCOS, or body image struggles.

@02:26.94  What is insulin resistance? 

@04:22.76  How does your GP discover if this could be you? 

@05:29.87  Factors that can influence whether or not you have insulin resistance is genetics

@16:26.65 What actually does improve insulin sensitivity

@22:40.47 Is a GLP-1 the right choice?

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.

I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.

If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph/mindfoodsteph_funnel_52681 

The 3 Step System to Food Freedom: Enjoy Food Again without binge eating, fear or guilt! - https://youtu.be/XcgkOVF7fiw?si=uxwbw6YGZy-YQ3HJ 

Social media:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfoodsteph 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindfoodsteph/ 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindfoodsteph/

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Why is recovery from binge eating, bulimia, and ARFID so uncomfortable?

Get control of your binge eating, download our free binge tracker tool here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph 

In this episode, we will explore the concept of distress tolerance, the ability to experience difficult emotions, urges, and physical sensations without using eating disorder behaviors to escape them. You'll learn why avoidance keeps eating disorders alive, how urges naturally rise and fall like waves, and practical strategies to help you tolerate discomfort without bingeing, purging, restricting, or avoiding food.

If you've ever felt trapped in the cycle of running from discomfort, this episode will show you why learning to stay with it may be the most powerful step toward food freedom.

@04:20.84 What really does happen in your brain when you give in to discomfort?

@17:52.21 The WAVE Framework for Sitting With Discomfort

@27:42.76 Binge Eating Disorder, A Specific Example

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.

I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.

If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph/mindfoodsteph_funnel_52681 

Social media:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfoodsteph 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindfoodsteph/ 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindfoodsteph/

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Can feeling guilty about what you eat actually impact your physical body? In this episode, we explore the neuroscience behind food guilt and how it directly affects your nervous system.

While some forms of guilt are helpful and adaptive, food guilt is almost always maladaptive. We discuss how the shame associated with eating triggers your body's fight-or-flight response, elevates stress hormones, and ultimately drives the restrict-binge cycle. Discover the psychological mechanisms behind food guilt and learn three evidence-based strategies to calm your nervous system and neutralize the way you think about food.

@07:58.93 The difference between helpful (adaptive) and unhelpful (maladaptive) guilt

@10:38.97 How food guilt activates the amygdala and dysregulates your nervous system

@15:25.02 The behavioral and physiological pathways linking stress to eating choices

@17:23.70 Why assigning moral value to food keeps you stuck

@18:19.80 3 strategies to overcome food guilt and practice mindful self-compassion

I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.

If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food.

Book a retreat call HERE

Visit the retreat website HERE

FREE Resources:

Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]

To access more of my courses use this:

https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph

Do you have any questions? Ask Steph here.

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Do you find yourself feeling out of control around food in the days leading up to your period? You aren't alone, and it isn't a lack of willpower. In this episode of the What's Eating You Podcast, we break down the biological and psychological science behind why your body actually needs more energy during your luteal phase.

We explore what happens when you restrict your intake during this time, how drops in dopamine and serotonin drive sugar cravings, and why this hormonal shift can be particularly challenging for women with ADHD. Finally, you'll learn three practical strategies to navigate your cycle with self-compassion and avoid the familiar guilt spiral.

@01:57.19 The science of your metabolism and energy needs during your menstrual cycle

@03:39.82 Why restricting food leads to intense cravings and binge eating

@08:50.78 The role of hormones (progesterone and estrogen) and dopamine

@11:25.92 How ADHD intersects with hormonal drops to impact eating behaviors

@14:18.43 3 strategies to navigate period hunger without reacting to discomfort

I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.

If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food.

Book a retreat call HERE

Visit the retreat website HERE

FREE Resources:

Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]

To access more of my courses use this:

https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph

Do you have any questions? Ask Steph here.

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Facebook

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Today we're joined by clinical psychologist Stephanie Georgiou who specialises in ADHD assessments, which leads Skye to getting very raw about her own diagnosis.

She unpacks the immense help her mum gave her when she was growing up and how she fears she can't give her own boys that same support. 

Plus we chat about what ADHD actually is, how it can be diagnosed, how it impacts diet and what the heck masking is. 

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CREDITS

Hosts: Skye Wheatley and Callum Hole

Guest: Stephanie Georgiou 

Executive Producer: Rachael Hart

Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

Digital & Content Producer: Brittany Birt

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Perfectionism is a trait that our society often praises, but when it comes to your relationship with food, it might be the very thing keeping you stuck. In this episode, we dive into the research connecting clinical perfectionism with binge eating and purging behaviors.

We discuss how all-or-nothing thinking and rigid food rules create an illusion of control that inevitably leads to distress. More importantly, we explore how perfectionism actively blocks recovery by turning healing into just another strict diet you can "fail" at. Learn how embracing imperfection is the key to progress, along with three actionable tips to challenge the "perfect" standard. 

@01:59.17 The research linking perfectionistic concerns to disordered eating

@05:50.24 Common signs of perfectionism in your daily eating habits (like all-or-nothing thinking)

@07:50.44 Why treating recovery like a diet prevents true healing

@12:09.13  3 tips to overcome perfectionism and build a flexible relationship with food

I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.

Need support?

If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food.

Book a retreat call HERE

Visit the retreat website HERE

FREE Resources:

Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]

To access more of my courses use this:

https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph

Do you have any questions? Ask Steph here.

Social media:

TikTok

Instagram

Facebook

Help lines 

Review the podcast on Apple

By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.