Strong Not Starving

“If I want to stop binge eating, can I still diet and lose weight?” Let's address this difficult question:  4 insights I’ve gained as a professional in the world of diets and fitness, as well as some hard earned personal lessons. Book a Q&A with Marcus: https://form.jotform.com/220624317608351 Website: https://www.mkaincoaching.com Join the Strong Not Starving Community interest list: htt...

When it comes to strategies that promise freedom from binge eating, not all that glitters is gold… Some less than perfect approaches to overcoming binge eating seem to produce results, so let's not get hung up on perfection, however… Recently one of my amazing clients, Isabel, has walked away from a cycle of binge eating that had been with her for years. Though there was something about Isabe...

Today’s episode is a call with the Waffle Shop Podcast host, Taylor James. We explore what drives our food choices and touch on overeating, the role loneliness can play in food choices, having faith in yourself, and how to make sure insights gained from coaching turn into tangible life changes. M. Kain Coaching Obligation Free Consultation: https://form.jotform.com/220624481844052 The Waffle Shop...

Today we’re hearing from JP who began work with me in early 2022 and has since overcome binge eating after experiencing cycles of disordered eating that have been present his entire adult life. As a man who’s been dedicated to developing an amazing career and raising a family, it wasn’t until late 2021, in his 40s, that JP realised that was he was struggling with was in fact Binge Eating. And like...

Jaebien Rosario aka Jae from Science by Jae joins me for this episode to talk about how we can begin to easily identify false or misleading information in the diet and wellness space. Jay is a science communicator with a background in psychology and philosophy. He has studied public health at the graduate level with an emphasis on food insecurity, but currently, he studies graduate-level philosoph...

Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin is a psychoanalyst, author and radio host specializing in eating disorders. She is the author of The Binge Cure: 7 Steps to Outsmart Emotional Eating and Food For Thought: Perspectives On Eating Disorders, and co-editor of Beyond The Primal Addiction. Her YouTube channel is Break Free from Bingeing with Dr. Nina. She also hosts The Dr. Nina Show radio program on LA Talk Ra...

What to do if you know you want to make better choices and escape the binge cycle, but just can't motivate yourself to follow through. What we’re talking about in this episode is the role that motivation and will power play in the journey of overcoming binge eating and creating the kind of lifestyle that supports your health, as well as your goals. Updates and FREE access to exclusive content...

An amazing conversation for you today with one of the best athletes I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing, BJJ black belt and UK National Champion, Dominic Dillon. Dom and I met in 2018 while we were both working out of a gym in Brighton, UK, and the first thing that struck me about him was how cool he was to be around. Dom is one of those people who has like this real feel good energy about him,...

Are you making food choices based on what's going to make you stronger and happier? Or are you making choices from a position of trying to make yourself "good enough"? It’s been a couple of months since I’ve released an episode because I’ve been MIA recording content for my new course which focuses on overcoming binge eating without avoiding food groups or doing anything that feels...

Pro Physique Competitor, Nate Atkin, is here with us for today's episode. We’ll be covering a couple of different topics that relate back to what’s involved in certain goals when it comes to physiques, and spending some time on the topic of performance enhancing drugs - Nate being and athlete who competes naturally, without the assistance of drugs.  M. Kain Coaching Website: https://www.mkain...

Thanks for joining me for our 21st episode! Today we’ll talk about two underrated superpowers in the journey of overcoming binge eating and emotional eating.  Receive the June 22nd Discount Code for the OVERCOMING BINGE EATING - 28 DAY experience: https://www.mkaincoaching.com/send-info-28-day-overcoming-binge-eating-experience Website: https://www.mkaincoaching.com/   Join the Strong Not Starving...

In this episode I jump between the terms "Sugar Addiction" and "Food Addiction", and it's no accident! Sugar Addiction" refers to the finger being pointed at sugar alone, while "Food Addiction" is the idea that certain foods containing specific combinations of macronutrients are more problematic. Though, there are holes in arguments for both, and definitely...

Too often we make huge sacrifices and create a lot of misery for ourselves by fixating on and pursuing body goals, without realising that the results we're chasing won't change our lives all that much. I'm teaming up with Jacqueline Davis to talk about some of the traps we fell into on our own journeys. TRIGGER WARNING - We talk about eating disorders, body image, and mental health...

Almost every conversation I have about binge eating recovery comes with this question in one form or another "When can I start losing weight again?!"... and "After recovery,  are you still in good shape?"... Well, I'm embracing it, and giving you an answer if you dare to hear it! IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Eating disorders can be life threatening. Not all of the advice I give i...

We know guys are out there struggling with certain elements life. If this wasn't the case then the biggest killer globally of men under 50 wouldn't be suicide, but it is. So clearly, there's a problem.  In this episode I'm catching up with Michael Bejani, a sociologist and life coach who runs the rapidly growing instagram page FightToxicMasculinity.  In today's episodes we...

The subject of when the best time is to take steps to improve our relationship with food or recover from an eating disorder comes up a lot when I’m listening to people who reach out to me wanting to make changes. So today I’m really stoked to say that Kathryn Hansen, Author of Brain Over Binge is joining us here again to talk about whether or not there really is such a thing as the best time to be...

Today we’ve got special guest Harriet Frew, who is an Eating Disorder therapist. Harriet and I are going to have a chat about the difference between Therapy and Coaching. This is a subject I’ve been wanting to dive into for a while because I believe both coaching and therapy can be extremely valuable when done at the right time. Of course I’m a huge believer in good coaching, and at the same time,...

Today we’re going to talk about one of the most important topics we’re covered so far - Because every week i hear more stories from people telling me about their experiences with food and body image, and how they came to run into challenges. And there’s something that comes up so frequently that i find myself having this conversation multiple times every week.  It’s something that I’ve mentioned b...

What happens when discipline backfires? What happens when we drive ourselves into burnout, eating disorders, and struggles with mental health? When people used to talk with me about developing a better relationship with myself, and better relationship with food, I rejected those ideas because I was scared to lose my discipline which at the time I thought was my greatest asset.  I believed my abili...

In this episode we’ll be chatting with a client of mine, Jay, who successfully moved past his struggles with binge eating while we worked together in early 2021. This is a really important episode because Jay’s story is one that’s extremely common, but less often talked about - especially amongst guys.  Intermittent fasting practices, the concept of cheat day, and the eat big to get big philosophy...

Some groups, coaches, and therapists claim that there’s no place for the gym or exercise in the world of repairing relationships with food and body image, though Jacqueline and myself are two people who've recovered from bulimia while creating fulfilling relationships with exercise. This is what we're exploring in today's episode!  Join the Strong Not Starving Community interest lis...

In today's episode we’re going to talk with Dr. Éadaoin Butler about how the way we’re fed as children can influence our relationship with food as adults. I loved having this conversation because so many people who come to me often say things like “I can’t trust my hunger cues”, and this episode is going to provide insight into that. We’re also going to talk about how certain claims in the fi...

What's the most effective way to break binge and restrict cycles? There are many different practices and strategies out there, but all the successful ones support one key principle!  In this episode I'll be talking about my preferred angle for breaking the binge eating cycle, and one common strategy that I don't believe in.  Join the Strong Not Starving Community interest list: http...

Ravi, joins us in this episode to talk about his 20 year battle with bulimia, and his recovery during our work together in 2021.  We talk about what life was like battling bulimia, pivotal points during the recovery process, and how different life is now for him and his family.  Join the Strong Not Starving Community interest list: https://strongnotstarving.com/sns-community/ Book a Call with Marc...

In this episode I chat with my friend Jason - @orthorexiabites - about orthorexia and his journey of discovery and recovery.  Orthorexia is defined as an unhealthy focus on eating in a healthy way. When suffering with orthorexia, lot of emphasis begins to be placed on avoiding certain foods (often a growing list) in the name of optimal health to the point of a detrimental impact on mental health....