Binge Eating Breakthrough

Today, I want to talk about a sentence I hear a lot: I want to eat whatever I want, whenever I want. I think it means different things to different people. No matter how you interpret this sentence, I trust that this episode will be eye-opening and provide you with some perspectives and some questions you may not have considered before.  Remember, we want to increase our awareness. You can't...

This episode was inspired by a recent conversation with someone who attended the virtual event. She said, “I know you talk about the importance of removing restriction, but what is the difference between restriction and healthy discipline?” I wouldn’t normally use the term “healthy discipline”, but since she asked it this way, I figured many other people have this question and I wanted to address...

Did you know there is a sweet spot when it comes to growth? That’s your growth edge (also known as the growing edge). It's that just-right place where the discomfort is there, but you are willing to experience it because you know what is waiting for you on the other side.  Here are some takeaways from this episode: The growth edge sits between letting the brain do what it’s always done (i.e....

If “should” is a word you use to talk to yourself, this episode is for you. Many of us use “should” when we talk to ourselves. After listening to this episode, you can decide whether it’s a word you would like to continue to use or not. Here are this episode’s takeaways: Telling yourself you should be doing more or being more leaves you feeling like you aren't enough as you are. Focus on acce...

Have you ever wondered whether or not you would still binge if you paused before you started eating? If so, this episode is for you. Taking a pause is important because it allows for the logical brain to create an opportunity to respond versus react, which gives you a chance to consider your alternatives. Some takeaways from this episode: We are not pausing so that we won't eat, we are pausin...

I f you are someone who has been on the binge-restrict pendulum for a while, with periods of what seems like success followed by periods of out-of-control moments with food, this episode is for you. I'm here to share my own experience with these approaches and why they didn't work for me and the challenges I see with many other people. I want you to be able to find that place where food...

I'm aware - now what? If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, you know that I often talk about the importance of awareness and how it is the first and most important step to change.  If this is your first time listening, please listen to episode 32, which talks about how the brain works. Its primary goal is to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and use as little energy as possible....

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...