Is recovering from binge eating a matter of willpower? Are we wasting our time looking for answers in books, podcasts, therapists, when what we really need is to buck up and try harder? Find out why I say no. (And why the implication that "all it takes" is willpower makes me bristle).
Aug 17
Am I Recovered Enough? [Bonus Episode]
Tina has done so much healing, and her question becomes: when is recovery “enough”?In this conversation, listener Tina shares a recovery story that will feel deeply familiar to many listeners: years of restriction, calorie counting, binge eating, fear foods, food obsession—and th ... Show More
42m 56s
Aug 10
Emotional Confidence: Trusting Yourself With Whatever Comes
What happens when things are actually going well—and your brain immediately starts waiting for something to go wrong?In this episode, we talk about emotional confidence: the ability to trust yourself with change, uncertainty, disappointment, and even happiness. You’ll hear why br ... Show More
20m 37s
Aug 3
“Might as Well” Urges: What You Need to Do to Stop Them
One unplanned food choice can quickly turn into “I already blew it, so I might as well keep going.” In this episode, Georgie explains why eating-because-I-ate urges are a form of pain-relief eating: food is used to escape the guilt, fear, or disappointment caused by the previous ... Show More
18m 56s
Aug 2024
Ep. 157: The Value of Living Binge-Free (with Coach Julie)
Kathryn and Coach Julie talk about how valuable recovery is in terms of time, energy, money, relationships, and more. You’ll learn to look at the costs of binge eating to help yourself see through the false promises of the lower brain. Fully knowing the value of freedom from food ... Show More
26m 11s
Feb 2017
Ep. 10: When Will You Stop Binge Eating for Good?
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 yo ... Show More
14m 49s
May 2017
Ep. 17: What if You Binge During Recovery?
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 ... Show More
17m 46s
Sep 2022
Ep. 108: Urge Loops (with Coach Julie)
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. ... Show More
19m 14s
Sep 2023
Q & A: Handling Unwanted Diet Talk, "Earning" or "Making Up" Calories through Exercise, & the Danger of "Sensible" Diet Plans
In today’s episode, Bonnie answers listener questions and gives tips to handle unwanted diet talk, tips to break free of exercising to “earn” or “makeup” for calories, and what to do if you’re tempted for search for a “sensible” diet plan. Have you been listening to the podcast ... Show More
36m 11s
<p class="p1">In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by past group coaching client Michelle. </p> <p class="p1">In today’s episode Bonnie & Michelle will discuss: </p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Positively managing emotional eating </li> <li class="li1">Making peace with ... Show More
