What's Eating You Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou

What if the guilt you feel after eating has nothing to do with food? And why does that same guilt show up when you rest or spend money? We are going deep on one of the most common emotions I see in the women I work with guilt. Not just food guilt, although we will absolutely be talking about that. We are talking about the guilt that shows up when you rest, when you eat something that does not fit...

Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of binge eating, guilt, and trying to hold it all together for everyone else? Kira shares what it was like battling an eating disorder while working in the fitness industry, the physical and emotional toll it took on her life, and how becoming a mother of two young boys impacted her relationship with food and her body. Together, they explore the challenges of...

Have you ever been told you have insulin resistance, PCOS, or prediabetes and that all you need to do is lose weight? Get control of your binge eating, download our free binge tracker tool here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph   Today’s episode was inspired by a Psychology Sunday question on Instagram: “What’s your view on insulin resistance affecting weight? And how can the mind help with t...

Why is recovery from binge eating, bulimia, and ARFID so uncomfortable? Get control of your binge eating, download our free binge tracker tool here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph   In this episode, we will explore the concept of distress tolerance, the ability to experience difficult emotions, urges, and physical sensations without using eating disorder behaviors to escape them. You'll lea...

Can feeling guilty about what you eat actually impact your physical body? In this episode, we explore the neuroscience behind food guilt and how it directly affects your nervous system. While some forms of guilt are helpful and adaptive, food guilt is almost always maladaptive. We discuss how the shame associated with eating triggers your body's fight-or-flight response, elevates stress hormones,...

Do you find yourself feeling out of control around food in the days leading up to your period? You aren't alone, and it isn't a lack of willpower. In this episode of the What's Eating You Podcast, we break down the biological and psychological science behind why your body actually needs more energy during your luteal phase. We explore what happens when you restrict your intake during this time, ho...

Today we're joined by clinical psychologist Stephanie Georgiou who specialises in ADHD assessments, which leads Skye to getting very raw about her own diagnosis. She unpacks the immense help her mum gave her when she was growing up and how she fears she can't give her own boys that same support.  Plus we chat about what ADHD actually is, how it can be diagnosed, how it impacts diet and what t...

Perfectionism is a trait that our society often praises, but when it comes to your relationship with food, it might be the very thing keeping you stuck. In this episode, we dive into the research connecting clinical perfectionism with binge eating and purging behaviors. We discuss how all-or-nothing thinking and rigid food rules create an illusion of control that inevitably leads to distress. More...

 Food noise, something that so many women struggle with. So if you are someone who spends way too much time thinking about what you are eating, feeling guilty about what you're eating, wondering if you should have lunch, wondering if you should have toast telling yourself you shouldn't be eating that. Feeling out of control around food. This food noise filter is gonna help you identify exactly why...

If you are working on your body image, this episode hopefully is gonna be the epiphany that you need to move forward, and it's not gonna be what you think. @ 01:56.57 Ways we can improve our body image @ 08:10.53  What contributes to a bad body image?  @10:16.59  How would I show up?  @12:36.57  You are going to start acting like the woman you would be if you had a good body image @ 16:3...

 If you've ever been worried about gaining weight as a result of repairing your relationship with food, this episode is going to be perfect for you. Or perhaps you are on a food freedom journey and your weight has fluctuated, and you're wondering, is this permanent? What is happening? This episode is going to explain the phases of recovery, what healing actually looks like, and what you can do if...

Waking up in the middle of the night and eating can feel confusing and shame-provoking. Many people assume it means they lack willpower or are binge eating again. In this episode, clinical psychologist Stephanie explores Night Eating Syndrome and why night-time eating often occurs when the body is under-fuelled, stressed, or recovering from restriction. @02:37.48 What Night Eating Syndrome is and...

I've gone a little bit, MIA, I'm gonna explain everything that's been going on, but this episode is gonna be everything. A DH, D, what it is, how it shows up in childhood versus adulthood. How it's different in men and women and what you can do to start investigating if you think you could have a DHD. @02:09.69 Life update @05:41.10 What is ADHD @  How it differs between genders @  What are some o...

In this episode, Kat shares her powerful transformation through Food Freedom. Before starting the program, Kat was living in constant burnout. She felt exhausted, anxious, overstimulated, and depressed. She reached a point where she couldn’t leave her house for months. Food, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm controlled her daily life, and previous therapy had left her without practical tools or rea...

Today's episode is a natural end of the Food Freedom Program call, with a participant, Jess. Jess came to me for an ADHD assessment and was also struggling with her relationship with food. She underwent the online food freedom group program and had such a successful result, we wanted to share it. I hope this can instill hope and inspire other women who may be battling with their relationship with...

After years of binge eating, emotional eating, and extreme dieting, Michelle tried something radical: she stopped restricting . In this episode, Michelle reflects on her 12-week journey of food freedom and how letting go of food rules, rather than doubling down on discipline, finally stopped the binge urges. We talk about why restriction fuels binge eating, how “food addiction” beliefs can keep pe...

If you have been binging and purging and think there is no hope, you need to hear Sara’s story. Sara is a mother, works part time and has built a healthy relationship with food, whilst also finding she has ADHD! Getting To Know The Guest Introduction To The Food Freedom Program Deep Dive Into The Program Experience Transformation And Success Reflection On The Process And Impact Advice For Listener...

Have you ever wondered if you are too far gone to get help? Today's episode is one of inspiration, determination and hope. I interviewed a special guest who completed my 12-week food freedom program and she shares her honest experience. Ari is a Women’s circle facilitator and healing practitioner from Perth WA. She is a mother of 3, an autism mama and her passion is empowering women by inspiring t...

After struggling with bulimia and binge eating for 8 years, Leyla reached a turning point. Through her time in the Food Freedom program, she not only began healing her relationship with food but also discovered that undiagnosed ADHD had been influencing her struggles all along.  In this episode, Leyla shares her powerful journey of recovery - how she broke free from cycles of restriction and...

Did you know women with ADHD are almost four times more likely to have an eating disorder than those without ADHD. Another study reported that 11% of women with ADHD had a history of bulimia nervosa, compared to 1% of women without ADHD. What came first, the ADHD or the issues around food Relationship with food / Food Freedom The Retreat Experience ‌DISCLAIMER: This is NOT therapy or a substitute...

On Friday, December 19, 2025 , something absolutely life-changing happened I got engaged. And today’s episode is the full tea ☕ I’m sharing everything : how the surprise was planned, how I almost ruined it, the behind-the-scenes chaos, and the emotional moment when my now-fiancé got down on one knee. Joining me in this episode are two very special guests, my fiancé and my best friend Winnie, the...

If you have been struggling with binge and emotional eating or you have tried every diet under the sun and you still can't get control of your eating, this episode is for you. Today’s episode is a special one with a guest, Kara, who has completed the Food Freedom Program. Kara also has late diagnosed ADHD. She has come on to the show to share her experience and offer insights for other mums or wom...

 New you New Year.   I have a special guest today and I'm very excited. Her name is Winnier Bonnie and she's a motivational keynote speaker here to give you all the good stuff.  This episode is not gonna be another New Year's resolution. For my Instagram account click here Instagram Book a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HERE   FREE Resources: Download my [FREE binge eat...

If you find yourself comparing your body to others, avoiding photos, judging how you look in outfits, or feeling extra insecure during Christmas and New Year… you’re not alone. The holiday season amplifies body image struggles and social comparison especially with more social events, more photos, more social media, and more pressure to “look good.” In Day 9 of 10 Days of Healing , we unpack why bo...

Do you come home from Christmas events and suddenly feel an overwhelming urge to eat — even when you’re not physically hungry? If you find yourself raiding the pantry after socialising, masking, hosting, or holding it together for hours… you are not alone, and you are not doing anything wrong. In Day 8 of 10 Days of Healing , we unpack the psychology behind post-event emotional eating a pattern dr...