Brain over Binge Podcast

I wanted to take a moment before today’s podcast episode (Episode 31) to let you know that I will sometimes have guests on the show to talk about eating and health more broadly, or to address issues that go beyond binge eating.  I want you to understand the purpose of this, and I also want you to realize that not everything you hear will apply to you.  I want to give you many viable and healthy op...

In Episode 30, Kathryn discusses how to stop following cultural dieting patterns and stay focused on recovery, even if others are focusing on weight loss at certain times of the year.  She encourages you to think ahead and commit to avoid setting a resolution to diet in the New Year.  This, in turn, will help you in your efforts to stop binge eating during these last two months of the year. Subscr...

Kathryn talks with Lydia the Lifestyle Coach about the harmful nature of restrictive dieting and its ineffectiveness as a weight-loss strategy. Lydia explains how she helps women and men end dieting and move toward a healthy relationship with food.  Lydia also discusses the importance of body acceptance in recovery. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personali...

In Episode 28, Kathryn talks about the importance of motivation in recovery.  She encourages you to think about your reasons for recovery in a new way, so that you don’t lose your motivation when life feels difficult. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching  or  group coaching   Get  Brain over Binge  and the  Brain ove...

In Episode 27, Kathryn talks with Amy Johnson, Ph. D. about experiencing freedom from binge eating and any unwanted habit. Amy explains her enlightening approach to understanding and ending habits, which has helped so many of her clients find profound and lasting change. Amy discusses the role of thought, shares a deeper perspective on what it means to be human, and talks about her new online scho...

In Episode 26 of the podcast,  Kathryn  discusses night eating and binge eating at night. You will learn why you may have more food cravings at night, and receive some tips on how to deal with those cravings. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching  or  group coaching Get Brain over Binge  and the  Brain over Binge Reco...

In Episode 25, Kathryn talked to Cookie Rosenblum (former co-host of the Brain over Binge Podcast) about various problematic eating behaviors. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching  or  group coaching More about Cookie Rosenblum: Cookie’s free eBook and other gifts   Get  Brain over Binge  and the  Brain over Binge Rec...

In Episode 24, Kathryn gives three tips for improving your ability to apply the 5 Components of Dismissing Urges to Binge. The discussion is directed toward those who are new to the Brain over Binge approach or those who are struggling to dismiss binge urges. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching  or  group coaching G...

In Episode 23, Kathryn discusses some common habitual thoughts that may be encouraging you to binge:  thoughts of “making up for” or “compensating” for a binge.  She discusses the harmful nature of purging behaviors, and how to avoid letting thoughts of compensating for binges convince you to act on binge urges. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized...

In Episode 22, Kathryn gives a simple suggestion on how to increase awareness when you are eating.  You’ll learn the benefits of serving yourself meals and snacks on a plate (or in another serving dish), and you’ll gain new insights about eating mindfully during binge eating recovery. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coac...

In this episode, Kathryn discusses how to avoid letting symptoms of PMS get you off track in recovery.  This episode is  not  just for women who deal with PMS; it is for anyone who experiences changes in appetite, mood, energy, or cravings. You could apply the advice you hear in this episode to anytime that you are feeling “off” and not quite like yourself. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Cours...

In this episode, Kathryn talks about why dieting prevention is a key part of preventing binge eating. You will learn that one important way to prevent dieting is to be careful of what you say about food, weight, and diets around children. You can also apply what you learn in this episode to conversations with adults, so that you can take your focus off of dieting and weight. Subscribe to the  Brai...

In this episode, Kathryn discusses the affect that alcohol has on the higher and lower brain, and why drinking may make it more difficult to dismiss binge urges.  You will learn how to make a good individual decision about whether or not to have alcohol during recovery. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching  or  group...

In this episode, Kathryn discusses what to do when you hear others talking about food and weight, whether that talk comes from friends, family, classmates, coworkers, social media, entertainment, or advertising.  You will learn how to stay detached from what people say about diets and weight loss plans and stay connected to what you need to do do recover. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course...

In this episode, Cookie Rosenblum returns to co-host along with Kathryn, to discuss the topic of moving forward after a slip.  You will learn how to have a helpful mindset surrounding any binges that you do have during recovery, so that you do not feel hopeless or give up.  Cookie and Kathryn give you practical strategies to help you learn from your experience and keep making progress toward freed...

In this episode, Kathryn discusses the topic of eating intuitively.  Intuitive eating is a common approach to normalizing eating habits in recovery; however, there are some challenges with this approach and it’s not right for everyone.  This episode will help you determine if and how you want to use the principles of eating intuitively. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 pe...

In this episode, Kathryn discusses the topic of being ready for recovery. It’s possible you may need to work on an area of your life or another problem in order to prepare for dismissing urges and eating adequately; but most likely, you are ready for recovery just as you are right now.  It’s important to view recovery readiness in a practical way, and also to know that “you aren’t ready” thoughts...

In this episode, Kathryn discusses an aspect of binge urges that may be convincing you to act on them: “One Last Time” thoughts.  You will learn why you have thoughts that tell you to binge just one more time, and how to deal with those thoughts so that you can stop binge eating for good. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one...

In this episode, Kathryn discusses a practical way to view the relationship between binge eating and stress.  You will learn that you are capable of avoiding binge eating even when you experience stress, but you will also learn how stress reduction can be used to improve the self-control function in your higher brain. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get persona...

In this episode, Kathryn explains that the Brain over Binge approach is not a way to become a better dieter.  You’ll learn not to use the strategy of  dismissing urges in a way it is not intended. Kathryn discusses why you should not try to dismiss true hunger signals, or all cravings for unhealthy food, or all desires to eat in a way that may not be ideal. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Cours...

In this episode, Cookie and Kathryn address some of the main questions and concerns that you may have after learning the Brain over Binge approach.  Topics discussed are: powerful urges, fear of recovery, overeating, and night 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 More about Cookie Rosenblu...

In this episode, you’ll learn that recovery happens on different timelines for different people. Cookie and Kathryn explain why this is the case, and why practice, perseverance, and patience are necessary.  You’ll also learn to develop a helpful mindset for overcoming any slips you may have. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course  for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-o...

In this episode, you’ll learn why restrictive dieting is not compatible with binge eating recovery.  Kathryn and Cookie discuss how eating adequately will support your efforts to quit binge 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 More about Cookie Rosenblum: Cookie’s free eBook and other gift...

In this episode, you’ll learn to solidify the skill of dismissing urges by getting excited about your success. Celebrating your success helps the old brain pathways fade and strengthens the pathways supporting the new habit of not binge eating. Kathryn and Cookie will also explain how getting excited about the benefits of recovery will help you bring about lasting change. Subscribe to the  Brain o...

In this episode, you’ll learn to avoid acting on urges to binge, by using what you’ve learned so far in the previous 3 Components of Dismissing Urges (which were taught in the previous 3 episodes).  Kathryn and Cookie will discuss how you can manage any discomfort you have when you stop acting on urges, and how to keep making progress even if you do binge. Subscribe to the  Brain over Binge Course...