Binge Eating Breakthrough

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...

Here is a quick recap if you are listening for the first time: the first three episodes are foundational - my story , the eight reasons why most people binge, and the solutions to each of those reasons. We take a deep dive into the eight answers - the how to stop - where you get into action. Each episode stands on its own - you don't need to have listened to the others to get great value from...

We are in the middle of a deep dive into the eight solutions to unwinding binge eating.  If you are just tuning in: Episode 1 is my story and what I mean by binge. Episode 2 summarizes the 8 reasons why you binge. Episode 3 gives you the solutions to each of the 8 reasons. The how to.  Episodes 4-8 have been a deep dive into each reason. Each episode stands alone, so if you join me for the first t...

Welcome to episode 8 of Binge Breakthrough. We are in the middle of a deep dive into the eight solutions to unwinding binge eating.  In Episode 1 , I talked about my history and what I mean when I talk about bingeing. In Episode 2 , I discussed the 8 reasons why people binge. In Episode 3 , I covered the 8 solutions - one answer for why you binge. In the 4th and 5th reasons why you binge ( Episode...

This week we continue the deep dive into solution #4 for how to stop binge eating. In Episode 1 I talked about my history and what I mean when I talk about bingeing. In Episode 2 I discussed the 8 reasons why people binge. In Episode 3 I covered the 8 solutions - one answer for each reason why you binge. The 4th reason why many people binge is disconnection from the body. In this week's episo...

Join me as I continue the Deep Dive into the 8 reasons why you binge. Episode 3 outlines the 8 reasons why and Episode 4 covers the solutions for each reason. Today I discuss the importance of learning how to work with your nervous system. The nervous system is your body's command center. It is the connection between the brain and the body. Learn all about what your nervous system is, why it&...

If this is your first time tuning in, please check out  Episode 1 to hear my story.  Episode 2 outlined the 8 reasons why you binge. Episode 3 covered the solutions for each reason, highlighting the eight things you must do to stop binge eating. Episode 4 was a deep dive into the #1 solution for how to stop binge eating by understanding why you binge.  In this episode I dive deeper into the #2 rea...

Episode 2 outlined the 8 reasons why you binge. Episode 3 covered the solutions for each reason, highlighting the 8 things you must do to stop binge eating. Join me today where I dive deeper into the #1 answer on how to stop - understanding why. I believe it's important to understand why you started and why you haven't stopped yet. Creating awareness is the first step of any change. We d...

If you have yet to listen to Episode 1 , where I share my journey with binge eating and what I mean when I talk about bingeing, be sure to check it out. In Episode 2 , I share the top 8 reasons why we binge and why you haven’t stopped yet. This foundational awareness is the first step to change.  In this episode, I outline what to do about each of the 8 reasons why you binge. Now you have the basi...

In Episode 1 , I discussed what I mean when I talk about binge eating and I shared my personal journey. Be sure to check it out if you haven't yet. In this episode you will discover the 8 main reasons why you may be stuck in the cycle of binge eating. All change starts from a place of awareness and it's important to understand what might be holding you back from your own personal breakth...

Welcome to this introduction of myself and my journey. What do I mean when I talk about binging, anyway? I share my story so that you can understand where I’ve been and how I can help. I share how it makes sense and invite you to find yourself in my journey. I share my gifts with this work and how I can use them to help you to develop understanding, connection, and trust with yourself and your bod...