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).
Jul 6
Exhaustion Urges: When Your Brain Is at 12%
In this episode, we’re talking about exhaustion urges: urges to binge, graze, order food, snack compulsively, or keep eating when your system is depleted and food starts to look like the fastest available relief.Instead of focusing mostly on what to do once you’re already too exh ... Show More
24m 40s
Jun 29
Restriction Urges: “Get It While You Can”
In this episode, we’re looking at restriction urges: the urges that say, “Get it while you can.” These urges are often not just about hunger or cravings. They are scarcity alarms. Sometimes the scarcity is physical, like not eating enough or going too long without food. Sometimes ... Show More
21m 53s
Jun 22
What If Your Binge Eating Has Been Working... In a Way?
Bingeing can be painful and costly, but it often persists because it is doing a job.Not working because it is harmless or because you want to keep doing it, but because it may have been doing something important for you. Bingeing may provide relief, comfort, rest, numbness, pleas ... Show More
25m 8s
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
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
