Binge Eating Breakthrough

If you've been trying to use willpower to stop binge eating and it's not working, there's a reason. Your binges aren't about discipline or control - they're about your nervous system trying to bring you back to safety. In this foundational episode, you'll learn a simple framework for understanding your nervous system and why it matters so much for your relationship wi...

Do you think you're a person who can't trust themselves around certain foods?  Would you love to trust yourself but don't know how, or don't think it's possible for you?  If you want to cultivate more self-trust in your life, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Dawn Ledet, the Self-Trust Coach, to talk about what self-trust is and how you can cultivate it in your l...

It's New Year's Eve, and you're probably already thinking about January 1st. About fresh starts and new resolutions. About finally getting it right this time. But what if instead of another promise to fix yourself, you could step into 2026 with something completely different? In this episode, we explore what it actually takes to create lasting change (hint: it's not more discip...

It's Christmas Eve, and maybe you're already thinking about January 1st. Already making plans to finally fix yourself—to eat better, exercise more, have more control. But what if the greatest gift you could give yourself this holiday has nothing to do with fixing yourself at all? In this episode, we explore why the constant search for the next fix keeps you stuck, and what actually creat...

You know that moment when something inside you says "screw it—I deserve this, life's too short for all these rules"? It might happen after you've been trying to "be good", or it might happen just from thinking about cutting back.  You might think this part is sabotaging you, making everything harder. But what if this part is actually trying to help you?  In this episo...

You're longing for permission. Permission to eat the cookie, enjoy the party, or finally stop trying so hard. Maybe you're someone who pushes forward without it, achieving and succeeding while carrying the weight of guilt and doubt. Or maybe you stay stuck, paralyzed by not knowing what's "right." Either way, underneath is a deep, quiet longing for someone to tell you it&a...

If you've ever felt trapped in a spiral, unable to stop binge eating once you've started, this episode offers a powerful way forward.  I'm sharing three transformative questions, one for before you eat, one for during, and one for after, that can interrupt automatic patterns and create space for real change. But first, I talk honestly about what it really means to "stop a spira...

What if the strategies you've been using to "prepare" for holiday meals are actually setting you up for the exact struggle you're trying to avoid?  In this episode, we explore the unintentional mistakes people make with food around the holidays - mistakes that seem logical but work against your body's physiology.  From skipping meals to "save calories" to trying...

The holidays are coming, and if you struggle with food, you might already feel the anxiety building.  In this episode, we explore why holiday gatherings are so challenging for people with complicated relationships with food - and what you can actually do about it.  We're not talking about willpower strategies or strict rules. We're talking about a grounded, connected approach that helps...

Black-and-white thinking might be the single most powerful pattern keeping you stuck in cycles of binging and restriction.  If you've ever thought "I already messed up, so I might as well keep going," this episode is for you. We explore how all-or-nothing thinking creates the binge-restrict cycle, why it's so common among high-achievers, and most importantly, how to start shift...

In this second part of our series on parts work, we get practical. You understand now that you have parts - but how do you actually work with them? This episode covers the critical missing piece: trust.  Learn why your parts don't trust you yet, how the internal critic keeps you stuck, and practical questions you can ask to start building relationship with your parts. This is deep, root-cause...

If you struggle with binge eating or emotional eating, you've probably felt like you're at war with yourself. One part desperately wants to eat while another part screams "no, don't do it!"  This episode explains the psychology behind binge eating using parts work and Internal Family Systems (IFS) concepts. Learn why the part of you that binges is actually trying to protec...

Have you ever noticed that your comfort foods and your fear foods are often the same?  In this episode, we explore the Safety Paradox - the confusing experience of seeking safety in food while simultaneously feeling unsafe with that very same food. Through nervous system science and practical strategies, you'll understand why this happens and how to work with it rather than against it. What Y...

What to Do After a Binge (Without Spiraling Into Shame) Learn the exact framework that transforms your most difficult moments with food into opportunities for growth. In this episode, we dive deep into the CALM Process - a step-by-step approach to responding to binges and out-of-control eating with curiosity instead of judgment. Stop the shame spiral and start creating real change. What You'l...

Now that you understand binges are signals and you know the 8 primary reasons why they happen, it's time to get practical. In this episode, you'll learn how to become the scientist of your own experience and decode what YOUR specific signals mean. No more guessing - you'll have a clear toolkit for understanding your patterns. What You'll Discover: • The Scientist's Toolkit...

Finally, understand why "just eat when hungry, stop when full" has never been enough. In this comprehensive episode, we explore the 8 primary reasons why people binge eat and the real solutions that address each root cause. This isn't about willpower or quick fixes - it's about understanding what's really happening underneath your struggles with food. What You'll Disc...

In this episode, we completely reframe what it means when you have an out-of-control moment with food. Instead of seeing binges as failures or proof that you're broken, discover why they're actually signals - lights on your dashboard telling you something needs attention underneath the surface. What You'll Discover: • Why shame and judgment keep you stuck in binge cycles • The neuro...

If you've ever found yourself eating the same 'safe' foods day after day because everything else feels too risky, or you've avoided social events because you didn't trust yourself around the food, this episode is for you.  We're diving deep into one of the most fundamental aspects of healing your relationship with food: learning to trust yourself again. What You'...

In this final episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we tackle one of the most common pieces of advice that sounds simple but fails so many people. If you've ever felt frustrated trying to follow "eat when you're hungry, and stop when you're full," this episode explains why it's not you - it's the advice. What You'll Discover: Why this oversimplified adv...

In this seventh episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore the profound reality that sometimes what we're truly hungry for can never be found in food. If you've ever eaten and eaten but still felt unsatisfied, this episode reveals what you might really be seeking. What You'll Discover: The different types of non-food hunger you might be experiencing How to recognize when...

In this deep-dive conversation, we unravel the mysterious connection between your nervous system and hunger. Expert Leah Davidson reveals why your body's signals are anything but random - and how understanding them can transform your relationship with food.   What You'll Discover:  How your nervous system drives hunger signals Why fighting your body's cues never works Practical tech...

In this fifth episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore why fighting your body's hunger signals never works long-term. Think ignoring hunger will help you control your eating? This episode reveals why that approach always backfires and what to do instead. What You'll Discover: How your brain responds when you don't give it enough fuel The common patterns that keep you st...

In this fourth episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we tackle one of the most common concerns: missing hunger signals. If you can't feel hunger or only notice it when you're absolutely ravenous, you're not broken - you've just taught your body to stop communicating. What You'll Discover: Why hunger signals disappear and how your body adapts to restriction The differe...

In this third episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore one of the most important distinctions you can learn. Not all hunger feels the same - and understanding the difference can be life-changing. We explore the distinct qualities of physical and emotional hunger, not because one is better than the other, but so you have the information you need to respond in ways that truly serve you....

As we continue this series on hunger, we're turning to a foundational truth - your relationship with hunger begins in childhood.  Today I'm joined by Lisa Smith of The Peaceful Parent to explore how we can help our children learn to listen to their bodies and develop a trusting relationship with hunger so that they won't end up looking to outside sources to figure out when, what, an...