Brain over Binge Podcast

Coach Julie and Kathryn discuss why it’s important to give yourself full permission and full pleasure in the areas of eating, exercise, rest, and more. Learning to trust yourself, own your decisions, and enjoy what you choose to eat and do will benefit you as you recover and create a life beyond binge eating. Download the free eBook, the Brain over Binge Basics . Get personalized support with  one...

Kathryn talks to fitness coach, athletic therapist, and osteopath Sherry Shaban about harnessing an athlete’s mindset or athletic mentality when approaching fitness and health, and how this can help you eliminate harmful dieting tendencies and live a better life. Sherry’s story of overcoming a devastating injury is inspiring, and I know it will help you as you face your own challenging obstacles....

Kathryn talked to Patrick Fox about overcoming problematic alcohol use, which relates to overcoming binge eating in many ways. Whether or not you struggle with drinking, you will learn a lot from Patrick because there are so many similarities across all habits and addictions as far as how they operate in the brain, how they are perpetuated, and how you can recover for good. Virtual Retreat with Co...

In this episode, Kathryn and Coach Julie talk about the first ever  Brain over Binge Virtual Retreat , and how it will benefit your recovery. The retreat is on August 29th from 1pm-3pmEST, and during the retreat, Coach Julie will guide you in meditation practices, teach you urge interrupters, EFT (emotional freedom technique/tapping), emotional processing, and more! Plus, you’ll get plenty of live...

If you’ve read  Brain over Binge , you know how problematic cereal was for me during my dieting and binge eating days. But now, many years after recovery, I don’t eat much cereal at all, and it’s not a struggle to avoid it. I never would have believed that this was possible when I was bulimic, because cereal seemed to control me. Through my story, I want to help you learn to develop a healthy rela...

Do you find yourself acting automatically when the binge urge appears? Do you feel unable to stop and think clearly and make a different choice? This episode will give you some help. Coach Julie and I talk about the “power of the pause,” and teach you how you can learn to pause in the midst of even strong urges to binge, so that you can get in touch with your own power to overcome them.   *JULIE’S...

Kathryn discusses the common tendency for binge eaters (and anyone with a harmful habit) to think of complex reasons for the habit, which can serve to perpetuate the harmful behavior. You’ll learn how to let go of your “reasons” for binge eating that keep you stuck. Join me for the 2-Hour Course on Monday July 17th from 8pm-10pmEST . Get personalized support with  one-on-one coaching  or  group co...

I talked with Marc Washington, founder of  Supergut , about the science behind gut health and its connection to mental health. Learning about this will benefit you as you heal your body and mind and find a way of eating that works for you.  In addition, the gut health—mental health connection could help explain some of the issues you experience as a binge eater.   Learn more about Marc Washington...

Is it possible to love where you are, where you’ve been, and where you are going? Can you do this while also letting go of the harmful habits you  don’t  love? Coach Julie and I explore the idea of “loving the journey” to help you develop a compassionate view of your past, a practical and motivating perspective in the present, and a hopeful outlook for your future.   Join coach Julie’s free Zoom c...

I talked to Coach Julie about breaking the strong association and unhealthy link that people can have in their minds between food and exercise. You’ll learn how to approach exercise in a new way that supports your healing.   Join coach Julie’s free Zoom call (5/27 from 2:00-2:30pmEST) Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching  or  group coaching Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  f...

You’ll hear the inspiring recovery story of JD who stopped binge eating and purging 20 years ago after reading  Rational Recovery  and then used  Brain over Binge  to overcome some other food issues she was still having, especially an attachment to dieting and not knowing how to eat.  JD and I connected many years ago because of the similarities in our stories, and I am grateful that she came on t...

Kathryn talks with binge-eating-informed personal trainer, Marcus Kain, about the role of exercise during and after recovery. You’ll learn how to approach fitness from a healthy perspective so that you don’t reignite or perpetuate eating-disordered behaviors. Episode 90: Letting Go of Unrealistic Recovery Goals and Unhealthy Fitness Standards, with Marcus Kain Marcus Kain’s  “Strong Not Starving”...

Binge eating and anxiety are highly correlated. Kathryn and Coach Julie explore this connection, share their own experiences with anxiety, and teach you how to break the connection between states of stress and binge eating.   Episode mentioned in this show: Episode 113: Acceptance  Get personalized support with  one-on-one coaching  or  group coaching Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for...

Kathryn talks with sleep expert Devin Burke about the connections between sleep and binge eating. The episode explores the relationships between sleep, stress, nutrition, willpower, and weight, which all factor into recovery from eating issues. You’ll learn how to make gentle and positive changes in your sleeping habits to support yourself as you end binge eating.   Learn more about Devin Burke: h...

Do you think that you are “too far gone” to recover? Do you believe that “it’s too late” for you to even bother stopping binge eating? These thoughts are common and can keep you stuck in destructive patterns indefinitely. In this episode, coach Julie and I discuss how to rise above these faulty thoughts so that you can free yourself from binge eating, regardless of how long you’ve been struggling...

Kathryn invites you to the  2-Hour Course  on March 14th (12pm-2pmEST). This is an online event that will make the Brain over Binge Course more accessible and help jumpstart your recovery. During the 2-Hour Course, Kathryn will efficiently break down all 8 lessons and then you can ask her questions to gain clarity and practical advice. Sign up for the 2-Hour Course:   BrainoverBinge.com/Webinar/ S...

The 5th Component of the Brain over Binge approach is to “Celebrate” success, but this may be difficult for you. You may find it easy to be self-critical but challenging to acknowledge and give yourself credit for the positive steps you are taking. This episode will help you in this area so that you can use celebration to strengthen brain pathways and solidify new habits. Join coach Julie’s free Z...

Acceptance is helpful in many areas of binge eating recovery. It grounds you and puts you in a better position to face challenges and take actions that align with your integrity, values, and commitments. Brain over Binge coach Julie and I discuss how you can use acceptance to support yourself as you learn to stop harmful habits surrounding food. Join coach Julie’s free Zoom call (1/28 from 2:00-2:...

Marijuana often has the effect of stimulating appetite and enhancing the pleasure of food, and in some cases, the “munchies” can look and feel like binge eating episodes. My boyfriend Jeff returned to the show, and we explored the connection between marijuana use, overeating, and binge eating. We shared our personal experiences and thoughts on this topic to help you determine if and how marijuana...

Coach Julie and I discussed the process of habit change. Although everyone’s journey is unique, there are 3 common stages that you may go through as you stop binge eating for good. If you are aware of these stages, you’ll be able to recognize where you are and how you can help yourself keep moving toward complete freedom from the struggle with food. Get personalized support with  one-on-one coachi...

Kathryn and Coach Julie talk about the healing power of gratitude in binge eating recovery and beyond.  You’ll learn the benefits of incorporating a gratitude practice in your daily life, and you’ll receive guidance on how to get started in a way that’s doable. Coach Julie’s Zoom Q&A session about Coaching: Click here on 11/19 at 2:00pm to join her and ask your questions! Get personalized support...

Coach Julie and I talked about the mental and physical state that typically follows a binge. You’ll learn why it’s important to understand your thoughts and feelings during this time, and how to care for yourself when you’re experiencing “post-binge brain” so that you can get back to recovery. Get the free course track  “Manage Your Mindset After a Binge”  (plus the “Brain over Binge Basics” eBook...

Kathryn and Brain over Binge Coach Julie discuss the many types of urges you may experience as a binge eater. For example, you may struggle with the urge to restrict, to hyper-focus on weight, to try to eat perfectly…etc., and those urges end up leading back to the urge to binge. You’ll learn how you can become aware of your own patterns and overcome urge loops.   Get personalized support with gro...

Kathryn talks to Aya, Moira, Caroline, and Samantha about their unique journeys to freedom from eating issues. You’ll be inspired and motivated to use what works for you to end binge eating for good. Sign up for Kathryn’s emails  (When you sign up, you can download the  Brain over Binge Basics   PDF eBook and the   Manage Your Mindset After a Binge   free course track) Get the Second Edition of Br...

You’ll hear the recovery stories of Joanne, Laurence, and Eileen, who used the Brain over Binge approach as well as their own insights and strategies to stop bingeing. Their unique experiences will help you realize that you are not alone and that you can overcome this. Get the Second Edition of Brain over Binge on Amazon  and  Audible ,  BarnesandNoble.com ,  Apple iBooks , or  Kobo . Subscribe to...