Food limit reactivity is an issue that I often see in my clients. If you feel like the mere thought of eating less drives you into a panic, sparking an immediate desire to eat compulsively, you may be experiencing it. This state makes it all but impossible to lose weight, or follow food guidelines for the sake of your health. Let's explore it together in thi ... Show More
Jul 27
Pain Relief Urges: When Food Feels Like the Fastest Way Out
In this episode, we’re talking about pain relief urges: the urge to eat because something hurts and food feels like the fastest way out. That pain might be physical, emotional, or both stacked together — and food may genuinely offer comfort for a little while. But comfort is not ... Show More
19m 39s
Jul 22
Autopilot Urges: When Your Brain Says “This Goes With Food”
Autopilot urges happen when your brain recognizes a familiar scene and says, “This is when we eat,” or “This goes with food.” These urges can show up as snacking, grazing, emotional eating, or a full binge before you feel like you’ve really chosen anything.In this episode, we’ll ... Show More
26m 53s
Jul 13
Recovery Isn't About Doing It the Hard Way: Why Guardrails Matter
In binge eating recovery, many people believe they should be able to keep every food in the house, eat every food casually, and handle every food environment without support. But recovery is not about proving you can do everything the hard way.In this episode, we talk about guard ... Show More
21m 5s
Aug 2018
Ep 4: The Restrict/Binge Cycle and How You'll Get Out Of It
<p>It can be hard to get out of the restrict/binge cycle. If you binge, you want to restrict but then, after restricting, you feel urges to binge on what you've been restricting. You might think you're helping yourself when you restrict but you're actually perpetuating the proble ... Show More
16m 37s
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
Jul 2024
When Calorie Counting Doesn’t ‘Work’ For You
<p>We're tackling a topic that always gets people talking—counting calories! If counting calories works for you, great! But if tracking every bite or obsessing over your food app has ever made you anxious, this episode is for you! </p><p>In this episode, we'll talk abou ... Show More
10m 15s
Sep 2023
Addressing Recovery Fears, Letting Go of Over-Control and Leaning into Surrender - Eating Disorder Recovery
<p>A Bite Size episode.</p>
<p>This podcast is all about addressing fear.</p>
<p>Fears around your body changing, fears about how you might cope with unpredictable eating events, fear about what might happen if you don’t do a certain number of steps or weigh out your food.</p>
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16m 23s
Dec 2023
Help, I binge on my housemates food! And other challenges when you live with others.
Send us Fan MailEver felt the tension in the air after secretly bingeing on your housemate's food again? Or the sting of a well-intentioned, yet hurtful remark to "just eat healthier"? We tread these sensitive waters in this episode, unveiling the realities of living with binge e ... Show More
16m 24s