Binge Eating Breakthrough

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could create peace with food? In this episode, I talk about the four pillars of creating peace with food. This is important because the pillars become the foundation. If your goal is food freedom or being able to eat with ease, there are some components that have to be in place for this goal to be achieved and sustained. Some takeaways from this...

Have you ever wished someone would just tell you what to eat? Does it sometimes seem like if you could just find the perfect combination of foods and timing, all of your food struggles would just disappear? But then when someone does tell you what to eat you rebel? I have definitely been there.  In this episode, I talk about this paradox and why it is important to listen to and trust yourself. I d...

In last week's episode, I talked about how the brain works to give you an understanding of the basics so that you can work with your natural wiring rather than fighting against it or thinking that something is wrong with you when your brain just does what human brains do. If you haven't had a chance to listen, I recommend you do, as these two episodes complement each other quite nicely....

In this episode, I discuss how to understand your brain. My goal is to give you a basic understanding of how the brain works. Understanding how your brain works will help you learn how to make real changes in your eating habits and all areas of your life. Here are some takeaways from this episode: One of the primary functions of the brain is survival, and if it senses a threat in any way (real or...

Observing your thoughts is such an important part of the process of change. If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you have heard me say many times that awareness is the first step of change, and “becoming the observer” is a good way to become aware. There is a lot that goes on inside your body that you aren’t aware of. Here are some takeaways from this episode: Having experienc...

In this episode, we explore my story about why I chose to keep my secret eating habits hidden from my husband until after we were married. Secret eating is a common struggle, and it's understandable to feel hesitant about sharing this part of yourself with someone else. If you've never discussed your secret eating with anyone before, I want to provide you with valuable insights to consid...

The topic of perfection for this week’s episode was inspired by my recent guest podcast interview on Side Gig School, where I spoke about how perfectionism showed up for me when I was first certified as a coach and wanted to start my business. Last year, I did a masterclass on how perfectionism perpetuates binge eating, and this topic resonated so much with my attendees, who struggled with their r...

This episode is inspired by a recent experience that I had while doing a half-marathon. In this episode, we will be expanding on what I talked about in Episode 24  about your identity as an eater. We talk about what happens when things get hard.  On our journey through life, we are going to have obstacles and challenges. Things will not always go the way we want them to. So the question is - what...

As I record this episode, it is my 22nd wedding anniversary. As I reflect on what this day means to me, I thought it would be a great way to introduce how to handle milestone dates or anniversaries.  Every year is full of milestone dates that have different meanings to each of us. For some people, looking at milestone dates and anniversaries can be very powerful and feel expansive, and for others...

If you've been listening to this podcast for a while and you've thought to yourself, I wonder what it would be like to work with Jane on my eating challenges, then this episode for you! In this episode I share a bit about what it's like to work with a coach, more specifically what it's like to work with me. I know many of you might be feeling reluctant to talk about your eating...

In this week’s episode, we're talking about a topic that can truly impact whether you are creating success for yourself or whether you are unintentionally keeping yourself in the patterns of eating you are so desperate to get out of.  In this episode we explore the question -  how do you measure progress? If you are listening to this podcast, I am going to assume that you have some patterns a...

In this episode, I speak about your identity as an eater-why it is important, how you see yourself, and knowing what type of identity you want to have so that you can become someone new. Get ready for a new perspective that will help you move forward toward your goals of being the person you wish to become. Here are a few takeaways from this episode:   Most of the world has it wrong - they focus o...

Today I answer a question I get a lot - what is the difference between binging and overeating?  I am not a medical professional, and this is not medical advice. If you feel like what you are doing with food is extremely detrimental to your mental or physical health, I encourage you to seek advice from a medical professional.  What I share on my podcast is my own perspective and is based upon my pe...

In this episode I talk about a common struggle of women who feel confused and conflicted about their relationship with food. I had a conversation with a potential client who summed up this struggle perfectly with the statement, "I feel so confused and conflicted." There are two approaches that women often take when it comes to their relationship with food. The first approach involves die...

Does it ever feel like there are multiple versions of you? Like you have a part of yourself that really wants to eat in a way that is nourishing or feels good in your body, and then you have a part of you that doesn't care in the moment and wants to escape into food? Have you found yourself in the middle of a binge telling yourself that you will feel terrible later or you will regret this, bu...

I've noticed a common theme with a few of my clients recently, and I have also seen this in myself, so I thought it would be a great topic to talk about on the podcast.  Do you ever look at other people and wonder how they are able to do what they do?  Do you compare what you are able to do to what someone else is able to do?  Do you look at how someone reacts to something and wonder how they...

Today's episode builds upon the topic of what you consider success when thinking about the journey with food and your body. We are discussing the scale and answering the question - should I weigh myself? I hear two primary reasons for people wanting to weigh themselves: To keep in check To see if it's working In this episode, we look at each reason in greater detail. I also share some of...

In the last episode , I talked about whether or not it is a good idea to track your binge-free days. I talk about what some people see as success. If you haven’t listened yet, I invite you to check it out if this is something that you currently do or think might be helpful. In today’s podcast I discuss how so many people look back on a previous diet or a previous time in their life where they were...

You may be wondering, "should I track how long it has been since my last binge?" Some people may think it's helpful to watch how many days they are abstinent from binging. I used to track my binge-free days with an app where I tracked statistics, all in some hope that by paying really close attention to everything then I could finally get myself under control and stop binging. I am...

Many people ask, is it possible to stop binge eating permanently? There are often two extreme views. Some think binge eating is a life sentence that is something that you will have to manage and deal with for the rest of your life. Others think that it is absolutely possible to stop permanently and share stories of the immediate transformation of never bingeing again. As you know from other episod...

In honor of Valentine's Day, my husband Todd joins me for a candid discussion about what it has been like for him on the other side of my binge eating journey. This is an unscripted conversation, and I trust you will find insights and nuggets that benefit you. In this candid conversation, we discussed the initial time I told him about my binging (after we were married), the journey we've...

If you are in a binge cycle with food, I want you to consider whether fear is a part of it and whether you can see yourself in the examples I share. There are two extreme behaviors to explore. On the one hand, you have people who try to be very rigid with their food, thinking they need to control everything - this fear is that they will gain weight if they don't. On the other hand, you have p...

During my journey with binge eating, I googled "what to do after a binge?" so many times. I felt like a failure and felt so much shame and judgment.  If you are listening to this podcast and this resonates with you, I assure you that you are not alone. Nothing is wrong with you, and the sooner you can put these steps into action, the more you will be able to learn from the experience. Th...

A question I often get " Can I stop binge eating by myself? " my answer - may not be what you want to hear - but "it depends." People seek support to stop binge eating, but it does not always work. One of the main reasons is that the person is focusing on food vs. what is happening underneath. The unhealed trauma or the support given is not the right approach for the person. Th...

We made it to the end of the series on why you binge and how to stop. Here is a quick recap if you are tuning in.   In my years working with people on binge eating and body trust, I have noticed eight primary reasons why people binge. I covered those reasons in Episode 2 of the podcast. Each reason has a corresponding solution, and I outlined the eight solutions in Episode 3 . Over the last seven...