Brain over Binge Podcast

Kathryn gives some simple advice to beginners about how to start eating normally in recovery. As you face this challenge, you only need to try your best and you will begin to discover your own authentic eating habits. You’ll learn why meal plans aren’t the cure for binge eating, and when nutritional support may be necessary. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get...

Fernanda Lind returns to the show to help you start thriving after binge eating recovery. She explains how understanding the nature of thought and the power of your mind can help you in many areas of life. You’ll learn how to start building more self-confidence, resilience, and success. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one co...

Kathryn explains why you may be viewing binge eating as a form of enjoyment, and how to let go of any temporary pleasure you get from this harmful behavior. You’ll hear a clip from one of the tracks in the Brain over Binge Course to help guide you. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching  or  group coaching Related blog...

Nan Simonsen, author of the new book,  Aging Powerfully , shares how she was able to end a 50-year struggle with bulimia, and implement healthy habits that allow her to enjoy life more than ever. She explains how  Brain over Binge  gave her important tools on her journey, as well as how she learned to nourish herself well. Now, Nan (age 70), is on a mission to help others overcome their past and t...

You’ll learn 4 suggestions for dealing with incessant thoughts about eating. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching  or  group coaching Related episode:  Episode 76: Understand and Overcome Intrusive Food & Weight Thoughts (Interview with Dr. Amy Johnson) Related blog post: Questions in Binge Eating Recovery (Course Q&...

Laurette Smith stopped binge eating and purging after 35 years, and used neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to re-build her self-esteem and emotional life after her eating disorder. She shares her journey of using the Brain over Binge approach,  Binge Code  coaching, and other resources to put an end to her harmful eating behaviors, and then resolve issues from past abuse and PTSD by changing her...

Binge eating, purging, and restrictive dieting affect the digestive system. In this episode, holistic health and nutrition coach, Pauline Hanuise, talks about how gut health factors into eating disorder recovery. You’ll learn why the harmful food habits upset the balance of the digestive system, and some simple suggestions for healing. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per...

Do you tend to give up on binge eating recovery in December, and make a resolution to quit in January? Kathryn encourages you to change this harmful pattern, and make progress toward freedom from binge eating now, rather than telling yourself you will start over in the new year. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching  ...

The term “binge” has become popular in describing any behavior that seems excessive. The increasingly common use of this term can cause people to label too many eating behaviors as bingeing. In this episode, I talk about why it’s important in recovery to be able to differentiate your binges from overeating or overindulging, and I also tell you about an upcoming free online class (with Cookie Rosen...

Heather Robertson of  Half Size Me  shares her experience with overcoming binge eating and a long-standing struggle with weight. Her journey to sustainable and lasting weight loss started when she decided to stop focusing on the weight loss itself and start focusing on adding healthy habits. This mental and behavioral shift allowed her to gradually arrive at her natural, healthy weight. If you are...

Elisa Oras shares her experience with intermittent fasting behaviors. She engaged in fasting before it was a mainstream and popular dieting trend, and it led to food obsessions, extreme hunger, and ultimately to disordered eating and bulimia. I understand that many people want to engage fasting for health reasons; however, putting the body in a food-deprived state isn’t conducive to recovery from...

Kathryn interviews Paige Smathers, RDN, CD about eating intuitively, in a way that’s practical. Paige clears up misconceptions about intuitive eating and explains how you can make this approach work in your life.  You’ll learn why it’s important to be flexible with an intuitive eating approach, especially during recovery from binge eating. Instagram (Book Giveaway!):    @brain_over_binge Reddit AM...

In Episode 68 of the podcast, Kathryn talks to Dr. Amy Johnson about how to let go of intrusive and obsessive food and weight thoughts during binge eating recovery and beyond. Amy discusses how the mind works, which will give you a new perspective and direct you toward freedom from these thoughts. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with on...

In Episode 67, Kathryn encourages you to avoid harmful dieting behaviors and avoid focusing on weight loss after quarantine. You’ll learn to stay on a path to recovery from binge eating without being tempted by cultural pressure to diet. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching  or  group coaching Psychology Today articl...

In this episode, Kathryn talks about how her former bingeing and purging behavior made her less able to focus on important things and less able to help others in need. However, she gives a new perspective on this and explains that you can get out of the habit and pursue a meaningful life. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one...

In Episode 65 of the podcast, Kathryn interviews best-selling author Richard Kerr of  Binge Code  about his new book,  Fu*k Fear . He discusses how to manage fear and anxiety related to a variety of situations, including fears related to food and recovery from bulimia and binge eating disorder. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18 .99 per month Get personalized support with one-...

In Episode 64 of the podcast, Kathryn talks to Gillian Riley about how to improve eating habits in a sustainable way and how to stop addictive overeating. Gillian explains how you can shift your mindset in order to make healthy changes without dieting. You’ll learn that weight loss should not be your primary goal, but instead, it should be a result of redefining your motivations and learning to  o...

In this episode of the podcast, Kathryn shares ideas and insights to help you while you are in self-isolation due to the coronavirus crisis.  She addresses challenges you may be facing and how you can overcome those challenges and stop binge eating during this time. You’ll also learn how your situation can create opportunities for you to develop a new perspective and move toward complete freedom f...

In Episode 62 of the podcast, Kathryn discusses how anxiety about hunger can be harmful as you learn to stop binge eating, and how to have a more peaceful relationship with your hunger. During this episode, you’ll hear a Q&A audio from the Brain over Binge Course that addresses this topic. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one...

In Episode 61 of the podcast, Kathryn talks about how New Year’s Resolutions can sometimes interfere with your efforts to stop binge eating. She explains how you can avoid following thoughts that say “you’ve already failed, you might as well binge,” which often appear after you break other resolutions. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support wi...

In Episode 60 of the podcast, Kathryn talks about motivation and gives you one of her coaching sessions that focuses on staying motivated to dismiss binge urges each day. You can use this coaching session over the holidays (especially on days that feel challenging) to remind yourself why you want to avoid binge eating. *The coaching audios are now only available with the full course* Subscribe to...

In Episode 59, Kathryn shares a blog post (in audio form) that people with many types of habits could benefit from hearing.  The message in this podcast is that you are capable of breaking the binge eating habit or stopping other harmful behaviors without it being complicated. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching  or...

In Episode 58, Kathryn continues a discussion about successfully starting something new in recovery or making a renewed commitment to yourself. She talks about the importance of recognizing and learning to dismiss  one last time  thoughts that come up prior to attempting to quit binge eating.  In the days before “Day 1,” the  one last time  thoughts can seem convincing, but as you will learn, they...

In Episode 57, Kathryn explains how you can start something new in recovery, or make a renewed commitment to yourself, in a way that helps you move toward a binge-free life. She talks about her own experience of continuously starting over in recovery, and explains how you can successfully approach your own “Day 1.” Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personaliz...

In this episode, Kathryn shares a personal story about focusing on her childhood problems in therapy, and why it wasn’t effective in her own recovery from binge eating. She also talks about how she’s reinterpreted issues from her childhood based on her experiences as a parent. In addition, you’ll learn about when childhood issues or other complicating factors may need to be addressed. *The coachin...