Behind The Binge

Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about Reiki and breathwork but not knowing much about it. Reiki may sound like a “new age” concept to some, but it’s anything but new. It’s a form of energy healing with roots in ancient cultures. Reiki uses what’s known as universal life force energy—ki or qi—to improve people’s lives and ailments. So when a Reiki practitioner approached me, I knew I had to have he...

I’m a little late on this but Happy Anniversary to the Behind the Binge Podcast ! Can you believe it has been a whole year already?  Thank you so much for your support, listening, and sharing about the podcast! Believe it or not, I haven’t yet highlighted a principle of intuitive eating as a complete episode before. That is exactly what we are doing on the Pod today! We are talking about the...

The other day I was looking through some of the comments and DM’s and came across several questions that really required a more nuanced answer than could be done on IG or Tik Tok. One of the things I’ve wanted to do with this podcast was create a space for deeper conversations. So today on the pod, I’m doing a super casual episode answering some of your questions. Listen in to learn more: The rule...

Joining me today on the pod today is with the fabulous, Dr. Lisa Folden . . She is a licensed physical therapist, mom-focused health coach, and the owner of Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Lisa shares with us how she got started in Physical Therapy, why she chose a  weight-neutral approach to health, common misconceptions regarding fitness and bo...

Many experts and researchers have found that children, teenagers, and adolescents diagnosed with eating disorders are heavily influenced by their parents, friends, and even school discussions. We look up to our parents for advice, and they influence many of their words and actions subconsciously. Today, I’m honored to be joined by Binge Eating Recovery Coach Stefanie Michele (@IAmStefanieMichele)....

Have you ever felt the need to cancel plans so you wouldn’t be tempted by non-diet-friendly foods, only to inevitably binge? It’s not uncommon to hear that clients do “good” all week long with their “clean eating” diets and then mess up on the weekends, completely “losing control” of their willpower just to say no [is it really about willpower, though?]. No worries, friend. I can relate. I used to...

In this episode of Behind the Binge, I'm continuing our deep dive into Noom to uncover if they live up to the statements they claim. Noom claims to center its brand around "evidence-based behavioral science." But do they? Today, I will take you through the studies they use to back up their various claims so we can decide if they walk the walk, they're talking. If you haven't listened to the first...

You’ve probably seen the ads for the app Noom . They claim it’s “not a diet” but Noom is very much immersed in diet culture — and it is very much a diet. In this episode of Behind the Binge, I’m taking a deep dive into Noom, some of the “science” behind it, and the 2 apps they have now; for weight loss and anxiety... So why am  I talking about diets and weight loss apps?  One of the main...

Has your loved one opened up to you about their binge eating struggles? Are you concerned about how best to support them through their recovery? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my tips for ways to support your partner or loved one while they are in a binge eating recovery. I just know that you’re going to love this episode and hope you find it helpful for those supporting your partner, friend, or...

One of the common misconceptions of Intuitive eating is that Intuitive eating is a diet for weight loss and that it doesn't promote good nutrition. But nutrition is an entire principle of intuitive eating! It’s called Gentle Nutrition. If you aren't familiar with it, it involves making choices about what you eat that are both satisfying to your taste buds and also honoring what your body needs bas...

Did you know that adults and kids who have ADHD brains have potentially high overlapping symptoms with disordered eating behaviors,? They have a tendency to use food as a way to unconsciously deal with boredom, stress, and try to deal with intense or complicated situations. Those with ADHD may be particularly likely to forget to eat and binge later.  ​They may have trouble planning and shoppi...

Do you struggle with binge eating? Want to make the cycle of shame and guilt stop? Every thought about joining my signature coaching program, Behind The Binge Academy?   Well, friend, this episode is just for YOU ! On the show today, I'm chatting with one of my past coaching clients, Caroline. We sat down to discuss their experience in the group coaching program, what they discovered during t...

Do you self-sabotage? Some of us are well aware of our self-sabotage with addictive behaviors like binge eating, alcohol, or even drugs. Although many of us aren't always aware that we are sabotaging ourselves, and connecting behavior to these behaviors is no guarantee that it will prevent you from doing it.  We really need to look back on our experiences from childhood to see the motivating...

If you had a magic wand and could change anything, You would most likely have a list of things ready to change about yourself and your body, right? What about if someone asked you about the things that you love about your body? Most likely, we all struggle a little with this one! What about if we could have that body confidence without all the toxic positivity that goes along with it? Imagine bein...

Do you find yourself snacking when you’re bored? Do you find yourself running to the pantry every time you feel bored? Even when you're not hungry? Trying to “stop boredom eating” is one thing, but identifying why you’re “boredom eating” in the first place is another. On the show today, I’m taking a deep dive into looking at the reasons why we go to food when we are bored. I’m providing practical...

Are you trying to manage diabetes with your diet? What if I told you that you could ditch dieting and lower your blood sugar at the same time?  That sounds crazy, right?  You are probably thinking " yeah -  I could do that but my numbers would be crazy and my medical team would NOT be happy with me! .” Well, what if I told you that you could eat what you want when you want…including...

It’s almost the end of 2022, can you believe it? Are you ready to overcome binge eating? Ready to pursue positive health without stalking the scale? Well, today’s episode is for you! In this episode, I share 3 body image barriers to overcome that are keeping you from binge freedom. I also tell you all about my latest course and BLACK Friday special. You won’t want to miss it! To get those details...

In this episode, we are chatting with Natasha Ngindi about overcoming her addiction to diet culture, moving to a new country as a child, and how her journey is inspiring others to food freedom and acceptance. Natasha Ngindi is a Canadian Non-Diet Nutritionist, Zumba Instructor, and Entrepreneur. She spent years being a slave to diet culture but she was never able to keep the weight off. After hitt...

Do you have a good relationship with food? A good relationship with food involves that no foods are off-limits, and you don't feel guilt or shame when eating those foods that are typically labeled “good” or “bad.” Our relationship with food, whether good, bad, or in between, starts when we are young and what we experience in our childhood. In this episode, we are chatting with Bonnie Roney aka The...

Our bodies are constantly changing. How we feel about our bodies has changed over the years as well. A lot of us have a complicated relationship with our body right? A lot of our feelings about our bodies are probably unconscious , you may not even be aware of them. We start to embrace diet culture, become fatphobic or have low body confidence. You may not realize it but Fatphobia is not just abou...

How often do you hear the phrase "food is fuel" and "nourish your body"? We hear this all the time, but usually, this excludes emotional fuel or emotional nourishment.   Meeting the needs of our body is not just about physical survival. We also need to meet the emotional needs ourselves as well. Eating can be part of a healthful, helpful toolbox of coping skills for you on your journey. In to...

In this episode (#18) we speak with Mya Kwon about the work she is doing to bring weight-neutral practices to the curriculums of various health majors, like dietetics! Mya is a Registered Dietitian and holds a Master of Public Health in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Washington. She practices and teaches from an anti-diet and weight-inclusive approach.  She is currently a nu...

Episode 17. In this episode, we are chatting with Dr. Maggie Landes about weight bias in healthcare and how it is impacting equitable healthcare treatment. Dr. Maggie Landes is a board-certified physician, public health nutritionist, and anti-diet wellness expert. She created her signature getEATfluenced® coaching program to help women who are exasperated with chronic dieting, be able to fix their...

Episode 16. In this episode, we are chatting about navigating Irritable Bowl Disease (IBD) while on an intuitive eating journey! We are joined with my past group coaching client, Andrea, as she shares how her diagnosis of Colitis impacted her binge recovery and shares tips for anyone who may also have a chronic condition and feels lost on how you can both manage your health condition and have food...

Episode 15. In this episode, we are chatting with Bri Campos all about Body Image and Body Grief. Brianna (Bri) Campos is a licensed mental health counselor based in New Jersey. As a body image educator and the founder of Body Image With Bri, she’s passionate about all things body image and practices through the lens of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating. Utilizing a weight-inclusive appro...