Podcasts about Binge eating

I binged for over 10 years. Fine all day, out of control at night, promising myself Monday would be different — the exact cycle so many of you are living right now.In this episode of Dieting From The Inside Out, I'm breaking down what actually ended it. It wasn't more willpower and it wasn't a stricter plan — it was fixing what was running underneath the binges. I'll walk you through the subconscious patterns that kept me stuck, how I reprogrammed them, and what that means for you if eating feels impossible some nights.‣ Apply to Join Dieting From The Inside Out Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com?utm_source=podcast‣ Grab the Food Noise Solution Guide Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com/food-noise?utm_source=podcast

In this episode, I'm going to say something that might challenge what you've been taught in the healing space: Most nervous system tools don't actually heal you.Breathwork. Tapping. Grounding techniques.They've become the go-to solutions for regulation.But if you're still getting triggered…still repeating the same emotional patterns…still feeling like you have to “manage” yourself…Then something deeper is being missed.The Problem With Most Nervous System ToolsA lot of what's being taught right now focuses on:Calming the bodyRegulating in the momentManaging emotional reactionsAnd while that can feel helpful, it doesn't create lasting change. Because these tools only come in after the trigger is already activated.They don't address:Why the trigger existsWhere the emotional pattern came fromThe belief driving the reactionSo you stay in a loop of: trigger → tool → temporary relief → repeatWhy Other Approaches Keep You StuckThis is why people:Stay in therapy for yearsKeep using the same techniquesStill feel triggered despite “doing the work”Because they're being taught how to cope, not how to resolve.And when something isn't resolved, you have to keep managing it forever.What Actually Works (My Approach)My work is different.Instead of managing the nervous system, I go to the root of what's dysregulating it in the first place.That means:Identifying the original beliefRevisiting the emotional imprintChanging the meaning of the experienceRewiring the pattern at its sourceWhen I change the belief and the emotion attached to it, the trigger disappears.Not managed. Not controlled. Gone.Why This Creates Real, Lasting ChangeWhen you do this deeper work:You don't need tools to calm downYou don't get triggered in the same wayYou stop repeating the same emotional cyclesBecause you've removed the root cause. And when the root is gone, there's nothing left to regulate.A Personal ExampleI share my experience growing up with fear and strict conditioning that shaped my beliefs about men and relationships.Those beliefs followed me into adulthood until I went back and changed them.Not by breathing through the trigger but by transforming the belief that created it.That's when everything shifted.This Work Requires More — But Gives MoreThis isn't a quick fix.It requires:HonestyVulnerabilityWillingness to revisit discomfortBut the result is something most tools can't give you: Freedom from the pattern — not temporary relief from it.Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

Today, Joanne Moscalu (Binge Eating Dietitian) is a guest on the podcast. Joanne is a specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian, researcher and writer. Her work focuses on binge eating, combining clinical practice, research and thoughtful writing to challenge misconceptions and encourage more compassionate conversations about our relationship with food. She is the host of The Binge Eating Dietitian Podcast and recently defended her doctoral thesis exploring the lived experience of binge eating. Joanne has recently started sharing her writing on these subjects and you can subscribe to her work with this link: https://joanne-moscalu.ghost.io/ Today, Jo is here to talk about all things binge eating and to share some of her wonderful insights from her recent thesis. 1. Her thesis is about lived experience, not treatment or prevention of EDs but what it is actually like to live with binge eating in the modern day world. 2. As a dietitian, she focuses on the dietitian role and how we can maximise it for care of BED and how this is currently wildly underutilised. 3. Talking about BED as a bio-psycho-social condition and yet the social side is underlooked. Jo's thesis explores the significance of these social elements 4. Jo has publications in the pipeline but has just started sharing her ideas on a new writing platform which you can subscribe to here https://joanne-moscalu.ghost.io/ I hope that you enjoy the conversation. Jo's website: https://bingeeatingdietitian.com/ Subscribe for articles https://joanne-moscalu.ghost.io/ Instagram: @binge.eating.dietitian  

If you've been telling yourself… “I just need more willpower”This episode will completely change how you see emotional eating.Because the truth is:You don't stop emotional eating by controlling food.You stop it by understanding the pattern.And today, I'm walking you through exactly how to break that cycle.Awareness (This Is Where Change Actually Begins)I want to be very clear:Awareness is the solution.Not a trick.Not a hack.Not something you skip.Because the moment you see the pattern… You are no longer unconsciously controlled by it.Identify Your Emotional Eating PatternEvery time emotional eating happens, there's a loop:Trigger → Something activates youEmotion → A feeling rises in your bodyBehavior → You reach for foodThis isn't random.This is conditioning.Your brain has learned: “When I feel this… I eat.”Understand Your Subconscious MindYour behaviors don't live in your logical mind.They live in your unconscious mind —the part of you that runs patterns automatically.And here's the key: Your unconscious mind doesn't question — it repeats.So if food has been your coping mechanism,it will keep offering that solution… until you interrupt it.Interrupt The Pattern (Without Fighting It)You don't break emotional eating with restrictions.You break it by creating space.Space between:what you feeland what you do nextThat pause is where your power lives.Sit With The Emotion (This Is The Real Work)Instead of immediately reacting…I want you to do something different:Feel it.Get curious:When did I first feel this?What does this remind me of?What do I believe about this feeling?Because most emotional patterns were learned early in life.If you weren't taught how to process emotions… you learned how to avoid them.And food became the tool.Let The Emotion Move Through YouEmotions are not permanent.They are waves.But if you've always escaped them, your body believes they're dangerous.So you react fast.But when you stay with the feeling… you teach your nervous system something new: “I can feel this… and I'm still safe.”Give Yourself Permission (Without Losing Control)This is important: You're allowed to have the food.But before you do… pause.Because when you connect with your body first, you shift from automatic reaction → conscious choice.And that's how the cycle begins to break.Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

Hast du das Gefühl, dass dein Kopf nie richtig abschaltet und dir im Alltag ständig die Struktur fehlt – und dass Essanfälle bei dir schon bei kleinsten Überforderungen kommen? Diese Folge zeigt dir, warum das kein Zufall ist und warum ADHS als Auslöser dahinter stecken könnte. Denn auffällig viele Frauen mit Bulimie oder Essanfällen haben ADHS – diagnostiziert, in Abklärung oder als starker Verdacht. Ich erkläre dir, wie sich ADHS bei erwachsenen Frauen oft ganz anders zeigt als das bekannte Bild des Zappelphilipps,wie Stress und ADHS zusammenhängen, warum Stress bei dir dadurch schneller in einen Essanfall kippt als bei anderen, wie das mit Bulimie und Essanfällen zusammenhängt, und was aktuelle Studien dazu sagen. Am Ende weisst du, warum das nichts an der Rolle des Nährstoffmangels bei Essanfällen und Heisshunger ändert – aber vielleicht erklärt, warum dein bisheriger Weg noch steiniger war als bei anderen.

Tools to help build safety in your nervous system  when you're no longer relying on binge eating (or you don't want to be)Learn more about 1-1 coaching@emiliathompsonphd @etphd_coaching 

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 guardrails: practical supports that make desired behaviors easier and reduce the setups that tend to make eating feel chaotic. Guardrails might include buying smaller portions, putting certain foods out of sight, using a Kitchen Safe, asking for help at home, planning food when traveling, or choosing the conditions that make a tricky food feel calmer.You'll learn why guardrails are not the same as bans, why needing support does not mean you're failing, and how to tell the difference between a supportive guardrail and punitive restriction.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

Why do you keep turning to food when you're stressed… even when you know it's not what you actually need?In this episode, I dive into the real connection between emotional eating, stress, and the way we've learned to cope with discomfort, and why it's not about food or lack of discipline.If you find yourself turning to food to escape stress, overwhelm, or difficult emotions, and you're ready to understand what's really driving that pattern so you can begin to change it, this episode is for you.The Real Reason You Cope the Way You DoEvery single person copes differently.Some turn to food.Some to alcohol, shopping, scrolling, overworking…But underneath it all is the same unconscious driver:A belief that emotions are unsafe.When stress, fear, or discomfort arises, your nervous system can interpret it as something harmful — something you need to escape quickly. And the fastest way out?A dopamine hit.Dopamine, Patterns & “Addiction” ReframedWhat we often label as “addiction” isn't our identity.It's not a lack of willpower.It's simply a pattern that's been reinforced over time.A loop:Feel discomfortSeek reliefGet a quick rewardRepeatAnd over time, that loop becomes automatic.Food is just one option — but the pattern can show up everywhere:OvereatingOverspendingOverdrinkingOverworkingSame mechanism. Different outlet.The Unconscious Beliefs Running the ShowThe key word here is:Unconscious.These are the beliefs you're not actively thinking about, but they're driving your behavior:“Stress is harmful.”“I can't handle this feeling.”“If I sit in this, something bad will happen.”And because these beliefs live beneath awareness, they feel like truth.Your Patterns Are CluesIf you want to understand your relationship with food…You have to look beyond food.Questions you can ask:Where else do I avoid discomfort?Where do I shut down, distract, or escape?What patterns repeat across my life?Because:How you do anything is how you do everything.Why This Started (And Why It's Not Random)Most emotional coping patterns don't start in adulthood.They start in childhood.When:Emotions didn't feel safe to expressYou were told to “toughen up”You didn't receive support to regulate how you feltYou experienced stress or discomfort without guidanceAs a child, emotional pain can feel like physical pain. So your system learned to protect your the only way it knew how:Disconnect. Escape. Numb.Awareness Is the First ShiftYou don't need to fix everything overnight.You don't need to control your behavior.You need to start noticing.Because once you become aware…You can't become unaware.Ownership Without BlameOwning your patterns isn't about blaming yourself.It's about saying:“I'm choosing this because I'm trying to avoid something.”And that shift creates:AwarenessCuriosityCompassionPossibilityDownload my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

Why binge eating feels safe & it can feel so hard to leave behind. The impact of binge eating on your nervous system in the moment. Learn more about 1-1 coaching@emiliathompsonphd @etphd_coaching

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Gonadal hormones have a complicated influence on appetite. Estradiol generally suppresses appetite, whereas progesterone opposes estradiol's action such that their combined presence represents a high-risk hormonal milieu for Binge Eating (BE). Testosterone is thought to be associated with increased BE in females but appears protective in males. In some reports, combination oral contraceptive (COC) use has been linked to greater BE-related appetitive processes (e.g., food intake). Now, we have 2 recent, back-to-back publications (June 2026 in JAMA Network Open, and July 2026 in Appetite) that have examined the relationship of hormonal contraception on binge eating behavior. These found seemingly opposing conclusions. Listen in for details. 1. Klump KL, Di Dio AM, Anaya C, et al. Combined Oral Contraceptive Use and Binge Eating. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(6):e2619047. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.190472. Katz JM, Yan R, Beltz AM, Gearhardt AN. Associations between reproductive hormonal milieus and binge eating: The roles of sex and hormonal contraceptive use. Appetite. 2026 Jul 1;222:108547. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2026.108547. Epub 2026 Mar 20. PMID: 41866083.3. Bass L, Prostináková T, Silang KG, Griffiths-Gray A, McQuilliam S, Mahon E, Whitehead A, Johnson KO. Does it hold weight? The perceived effects of contraceptive use on weight status in females: A mixed-methods study. PLoS One. 2025 Dec 29;20(12):e0339323. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0339323. PMID: 41460817; PMCID: PMC12747328.

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How do you break free from emotional eating, binge eating, or food addiction when willpower isn't enough? Could hormone imbalances, nervous system dysregulation, childhood experiences, and hidden emotional triggers be the real reasons you're struggling with food?In this episode, I sit down with Amber Romaniuk to explore the real differences between emotional eating, binge eating, bulimia, and food addiction, and why understanding those distinctions is the first step toward lasting healing. Amber shares her deeply personal story of struggling with all of these challenges throughout her life, from the childhood experiences that shaped her relationship with food to the rock-bottom moment that inspired her to completely turn things around for the better. We talk about why dieting, restriction, and relying on willpower often only make the cycle worse, and how so many people blame themselves when the real issues go far beyond food.She also explains the root causes behind self-sabotage with food, and we discuss how hormone imbalances, neurotransmitter dysfunction, blood sugar instability, gut health, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation can all contribute to overwhelming cravings and loss of control around eating. We explore why simply changing what you eat isn't always enough, how to identify your personal triggers, and why building self-awareness, self-care, and emotional resilience creates a much stronger foundation for healing than chasing another diet ever could.If you've ever felt frustrated that you're doing everything "right" but still feel stuck with food challenges or your weight, this episode offers a compassionate, root-cause approach that can help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface.Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.In This Episode: [01:30] Amber's personal journey through food addiction and bulimia[09:30] Why changing your diet alone isn't enough to heal[14:15] Emotional eating vs. binge eating vs. food addiction[16:45] The hidden triggers behind food cravings and loss of control[24:30] Where to begin if you're trying to stop self-sabotaging with food[29:00] Why your body may be holding onto weight for protection[31:15] How negative self-talk keeps your body stuck in survival mode[34:00] Why exercise can sometimes slow healing when you're already in fight or flight[35:45] Building safety, self-worth, and a healthier relationship with food to healFind more from Amber online:Website: https://amberapproved.ca/Instagram:@amberromaniukPodcast: https://amberapproved.ca/podcastFree Consult: https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultationQuiz: https://amberapproved.ca/hormone-imbalance-quizhttps://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quizConnect with Sophie: Instagram: @shetalkshealthWebsite: shetalkshealth.comThyroid Breakthrough Call: https://thyroidhealthaudit.shetalkshealth.com/thyroid-health-auditApply to work with us: www.shetalkshealth.com/callThe Mineral Reset (HTMA): https://shethrives.shetalkshealth.com/htma-packageMineral Mocktail (get your energy back now!: https://shetalkshealth.com/mineral-mocktail-guide/Stop guessing with your thyroid & Get Answers Now: https://ace.shetalkshealth.com/home-front

Do you keep turning to food when something feels off?Do you try to control it… but end up losing control anyway?Do you wonder why the cycle keeps repeating?In this episode, I break down why you keep turning to food—and how trying to control it is actually what keeps you stuck.This episode is for you if you're ready to understand your emotional eating and finally break free from the cycle.The Real Root of OvereatingIn this episode, I guide you away from food rules and into something deeper:Why do you reach for food when you feel a certain way?Why do you “lose control” after being “so good” all week?Why does nighttime feel like your only moment to finally relax…with food?This is where emotional eating lives — not in your willpower, but in your patterns.The First Step (And Why It Feels So Hard)One of the most confronting but powerful starting points:Stop controlling the food.That means:No more obsessively tracking every biteNo more labeling foods as “good” or “bad”No more relying on rules to feel safeAnd just as important:Stop weighing yourself.Because when you constantly measure and check, you disconnect from your body and rely on external validation instead of internal signals.Rebuilding Trust With Your BodyWhen you remove control, something powerful happens:You begin to reconnect with your body's intelligence.Instead of asking:“Is this allowed?”“Does this fit my plan?”You start asking:“Does this serve me?”Awareness replaces restriction.You begin noticing:How food makes you feelWhat keeps you satisfiedWhat leaves you depletedAnd that awareness becomes your guide.The Language Shift That Changes EverythingMoving away from:“I can't eat this”“I should eat that”Into:“This serves me”“This doesn't serve me”This shift creates freedom and choice instead of pressure and control.The Rule of Addition (Before Subtraction)Instead of focusing on what to remove… I teach you to add first.Because your body is highly sensitive to scarcity.Every thought like:“I can't have that”“I shouldn't eat this”Creates stress — and stress leads to more cravings.So instead, you begin adding:More nourishmentMore supportMore balanceAnd this creates safety in the body.From Safety to BalanceWhen your body feels safe and nourished, everything begins to shift:Cravings softenHunger becomes clearerFood feels less chaoticAnd your body starts working with you — not against you.Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

Send us Fan MailMany women think their struggle with food is a discipline problem.Sara Stansberry thought the same.At one point, Sara found herself standing in the pantry late at night, eating chips not because she was hungry, but because she was overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from herself.What followed was a journey that helped her lose 52 pounds, rebuild self-trust, improve her relationship with food, and uncover the deeper emotional patterns driving her behavior.In this episode, we talk about: Why emotional eating is often a signal, not the real problem  How people-pleasing and self-abandonment affect food choices  Why many women put everyone else's needs before their own  The connection between self-worth and healthy habits  Sara's three-question framework for difficult moments  How to stop relying on willpower and start building self-trust  Why showing up matters more than being perfect  The power of walking, strength training, and small daily actions  How to reconnect with yourself after years of putting yourself last If you've ever stood in front of the pantry wondering why you keep eating when you're not hungry, this conversation is for you.Connect with Sara:Website: sarastansberry.comSubstack: sarastansberry.substack.comInstagram: @sarastansberryTry The Consistency ResetMy new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits.Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy.Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset

Essstörungen greifen tief ins Leben ein: in Gedanken, Gefühle und den gesamten Körper. Doc Esser und Johanna sprechen über Magersucht, Bulimie und Binge-Eating, erklären, wann aus auffälligem Essverhalten eine ernsthafte Erkrankung wird, und welche Folgen Über- oder Unterernährung für die Gesundheit haben können. Von Johanna; Esser Horn.

This episode explores the part that goes numb, zones out, and checks out when things get hard, and what it means that so much eating happens while we're not fully there. I draw on my own experience of surfacing mid-binge and not knowing where I'd been, and look at why eating on autopilot makes complete sense as a protective strategy, and what it actually takes to start building enough safety to stay present.What You'll Discover:Why eating on autopilot and zoning out around food aren't about willpower and what the part doing the checking out is actually protecting you fromWhy the checking out tends to get harder to interrupt over time and what it costs you to keep not being thereWhat the part that checks out actually needs and why trying to force yourself to stay present tends to make it worseWhy the most useful moment isn't when you checked out and everything to do with what was happening right beforeIf you've ever found yourself coming back to awareness mid-binge and genuinely not knowing how you got there, this episode is for you.Previous episodes referenced:The Part of You That HidesUnderstanding the Part of You That Wants to Binge (Part 1)If you would like to explore getting support with your eating challenges, schedule a Breakthrough Call today.Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today. 

GLP-1s can be a powerful tool to reduce cravings, improve insulin sensitivity, decrease inflammation, and heal internal pathways...  But they can't heal the patterns that were created long before the weight gain ever happened. In this episode, I'm sharing why lasting transformation requires more than changing what you eat or what medication you take.  We also have to look at the nervous system, the beliefs we've carried for years, and the survival patterns that continue to shape our behaviors, relationships, and health. I share a simple story about straightening my naturally curly hair and how it became the perfect analogy for the way our brains tend to pull us back toward what's familiar—even when we're trying to create something new. We'll talk about:• Why weight loss is often more emotional than physical• How hypervigilance and chronic stress can impact healing• Why "self-sabotage" is often a misunderstood survival response• The hidden work that begins when food noise starts to quiet down• Why GLP-1s can support change, but can't do the mental or emotional healing for you If you've ever found yourself slipping back into old habits, old relationships, or old ways of thinking despite your best intentions, this episode is for you. Because the goal isn't just to lose weight. It's to create a life that feels safe enough to stay healthy in. I'll show you how.   When you're ready to do this for yourself, the next best step is to schedule a free consultation at www.bodyyoucrave.com/schedule. Chapters (00:00:02) - Eat Hungry for Love(00:00:24) - What GLP1s Can't Heal ((00:02:08) - Why We Keep Going Back To Our Old Patterns(00:08:32) - The Hypervigilant Part of Narcissists(00:16:24) - What if I Regain the Weight?(00:24:02) - How to Lose Weight and Get Attracted to Your Partner(00:29:52) - How to Lose the Next 20 Weight in a Lifetime(00:35:07) - Binge Eating and Relationship Cycle Break the Cycle

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 exhausted to care, we're moving upstream. Exhaustion urges often start earlier than the urge itself, when your battery is being drained by skipped breaks, overpacked schedules, under-planned recovery, travel, big events, and pushing through when you are already under-resourced.You'll learn how to use the Battery Check, why breaks work best before you desperately need them, how to tell growth discomfort from depletion, why rescheduling can be a recovery skill, and how to use the simple in-the-moment tool Get Horizontal when you're already below 20%.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

In this episode, I invite you into a powerful reframe — one that shifts everything you've been taught about food, cravings, and control.Because the truth is most people aren't actually eating from joy.They're eating for it.And that changes everything.What We Can Learn from Blue Zones LivingI open this conversation by reflecting on the lifestyle patterns seen in communities often referred to as blue zones — places where people live longer, healthier lives.What stands out isn't restriction.It isn't discipline. It isn't perfect diets. It's joy.Joy in preparing foodJoy in gatheringJoy in slowing downJoy in living with purposeFood isn't used to create joy — it's an extension of a joyful life.Dopamine Eating vs. Joyful EatingDopamine EatingQuick, fast, convenientUsed to numb emotionsDriven by cravings and reward loopsOften tied to stress, restriction, or deprivationJoyful EatingSlow, intentional, connectedRooted in gratitude and presenceExperienced through all sensesComes from a regulated, safe nervous systemIn our culture, food has become a dopamine hit — a quick fix for how we feel.But in more connected ways of living, food becomes part of an already joyful state.The Fear-Based Relationship with FoodWhen you've spent years dieting, restricting, or trying to “fix” your body, food starts to carry emotional weight.“This is good”“This is bad”“This will make me gain weight”“This will fix me”I explain how these fear-based associations activate your nervous system into fight, flight, or freeze, making digestion and true nourishment much harder.Your body is always listening — not just to what you eat, but to what you believe about what you eat.A New Ritual: Eating with ConnectionWhat if eating became a moment of safety instead of stress?Here's a simple practice I share:Sit down with your mealObserve your plate — colors, textures, smellsTake a breath before eatingFeel gratitude for the nourishment in front of youRemind your body: this is safeAs you eat:Slow downNotice how your body respondsStay present instead of rushingThis is how you begin to rewire your relationship with food — not through control, but through connection.Trusting Your BodyEven digestion can become stressful when you're stuck in fear.Instead of worrying, I invite you to reinforce trust:Trust that your body knows how to process foodTrust that your body can eliminate what it doesn't needCelebrate small signs of regulationYour body's natural rhythms respond to how safe it feels.Why Diets Keep You Stuck in FearSearching for the “perfect diet” often comes from fear:Fear of gaining weightFear of symptomsFear of losing controlMost diets are based on what worked for someone else — not what your body uniquely needs.The Missing Piece: Feedback from Your BodyInstead of following rigid rules, I encourage you to build a relationship with your body through feedback.Ask yourself after eating:How do I feel?How is my digestion?How is my energy?How is my sleep?How is my inflammation?Transformation happens through self-awareness and trust.Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban: Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & Subscribe Catch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your Takeaway Tag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

Why do you keep going back to the same eating patterns… no matter how disciplined you try to be?In this episode, I dive into the hidden connection between fear, restriction, and feeling out of control with food.If you're tired of starting over, feeling frustrated, and not understanding why this keeps happening, this conversation will give you clarity—and a completely different way to look at your relationship with food.The Root of the Cycle: Fear-Based EatingFor a long time, my relationship with food was rooted in fear.Fear of “bad” foods. Fear of breaking food rules. And when food becomes tied to fear, your body doesn't feel safe.It goes into protection.What I didn't know was when I restricted food — whether physically or mentally — I activated a very primitive part of my brain.The part that says: “There's not enough. We are not safe.”And when that happens, your nervous system shifts into fight, flight, or freeze. Your awareness narrows, and you start acting on autopilot.This is where overeating or binge eating can happen — not because you lack control, but because your body is trying to restore safety.There's a difference between real scarcity (not having food available) and imposed scarcity (restricting, dieting, labeling foods as “off limits”).But here's the truth: your body doesn't know the difference.If you create a restriction, your body responds as if it's in danger — and it will drive you toward food to survive.In those moments, it can feel like something takes over. Because it does.Your unconscious mind — the part of you that doesn't think logically but instead creates patterns through association — steps in.It links together: Emotions, Experiences, Beliefs, Memories, and Identity.And from those links, it creates automatic behavior.Your nervous system isn't just physical — it's informational.It stores past experiences, emotional patterns, beliefs about food, and the meaning you've assigned to those experiences.Every interaction you have with food creates data — and that data is shaping your current behavior.Once you understand the pattern, you can begin to shift it.Not through force. Not through more restriction. But through awareness.When you can see the pattern clearly, you can gently interrupt it.And that's where change begins.Struggling with unwanted eating behavior? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

A woman on Reddit is down 50 pounds, going through a brutal breakup, and spiraling into emotional binge eating. She wants to know if GLP-1s will fix it.   Coach Steph and I give her an honest, judgment-free answer and it's probably not what she's expecting.   Here's what we get into:   Why emotional eating and binge eating aren't two separate problems (and what's actually driving the behavior) What GLP-1s actually do and why they're the wrong tool for this specific situation Why "time heals all wounds" is a lie your nervous system doesn't believe The real reason food becomes your go-to during heartbreak, grief, and life upheaval What emotional regulation actually looks like and the skill set that changes everything   This episode isn't about shaming anyone for reaching for a quick fix. It's about understanding why the quick fix won't work and what will.   If you've ever found yourself eating when you're not even hungry, this one's for you.   You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.   Be the first to know when we're opening the doors to our signature psychology-based weight loss program, Outsmart Overeating (and get exclusive access to early bird discounts and fast action bonuses), join the Interest List.      If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but also lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

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 it is psychological, like food rules, guilt, or the feeling that you are technically allowed to eat something but still shouldn't want it. Sometimes it comes from the threat of future restriction: “Tomorrow I'll be good,” “After this weekend I'm stopping,” “I need to drop a few pounds before vacation,” or “This is the last time.”The main question from this episode is: “What am I afraid there is not enough of?” Maybe the answer is food, satisfaction, dessert, time, pleasure, freedom, permission, comfort, choice, or rest. Once you can hear the scarcity signal, you can respond with reliable permission instead of more control.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

Let me start here: You already know what to do.You know it serves you to move your body more.To eat more of the foods that serve you.And less of the ones that don't. Hydrate. Manage your stress. Knowing what to do is not the problem.The problem is… you're not doing it.Even though you want to. And what I want to talk about in this episode is why.Because in my experience, it's actually very rare that I come across someone who truly doesn't know what to do. Most people know. They've heard it all before. And yet—they're still stuck in patterns of self-sabotage. So instead of asking, “What should I do?”I want to shift the question to: “Why am I not doing the things I already know?”Because that's where real change begins.In this week's episode, I decode the three different sources of cravings that are sitting in the driver's seat of your decision making around food. Biological: Your Body Is Driving More Than You ThinkYour hormones are constantly influencing your hunger, your energy, and your cravings.The main ones I focus on are:Cortisol (stress)Insulin (blood sugar)Ghrelin (hunger)Leptin (fullness)If these are off, your cravings will be off.And this is where I look at things like:Your circadian rhythm (your biological clock)Your sleep patternsYour energy throughout the dayI also use food journaling—but not for restriction or shame.I use it to find patterns.Because your unconscious mind runs on patterns.And one of the biggest things I look at is blood sugar regulation.If you're eating carbohydrates on their own, you're going to spike your blood sugar… and then crash.And every time you crash, you create another craving.That's why you can eat a huge meal—feel completely full—and then find yourself back in the kitchen not long after.So one simple shift: Stop eating carbs on their own. Pair them with protein and fiber.That's how you stabilize your system.Social: Your Environment Is Quietly Controlling YouYour environment matters more than you think.If certain foods are in your house, you will have to work harder not to eat them. That's not a willpower issue—that's human behavior.If your partner brings something home…If you're at your mom's house and she's cooking your favorite meal…That's going to trigger cravings.And it goes beyond food.You'll notice your behaviors shift depending on who you're around.Some people regulate you.Some people trigger you.And sometimes, that trigger leads to emotional eating or choices that don't actually serve you.Psychological: The Part No One Wants to Look AtThis is the deepest layer.This is where food becomes:A coping mechanismA way to numbA way to escapeA way to self-medicateBecause sometimes it's not about the food at all.It's about what you're trying not to feel.And this is where I use hypnotherapy—because we have to go beyond the conscious mind.We have to look at:Your belief systemsYour identityThe patterns stored in your unconsciousAnd often, those patterns started from a moment that was never fully processed.So the behavior continues… even when you logically know better.Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

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When Sarah joined the Warrior Goddess Program she was a science-minded skeptic. She was a teacher who'd done all the fitness programs and all the therapy and still had the brain she calls "the bully," binge eating, hip pain from her vaginismus, & leftover trauma from repeated abusive relationships. Now, almost a year in, she's down nearly 10lbs without dieting, she released binge eating, reduced her pain, learned to trust her body's signals instead of fighting them, & went from agnostic skeptic to proud pagan witch with a whole "girl gang" of deities. We're getting into how a bottom-up, nervous-system-first approach gave her far deeper results that fitness programs never could.☀️The Summer Fitness Witchcraft Challenge Kicks Off 7/12. Learn more + grab your ticket >>here

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In this deeply personal episode, I share the real story behind my journey into health and fitness — and it's not what you'd expect.What started as a love for science…turned into an obsession with finding the perfect way to eat… and eventually revealed something much deeper: The problem was never the food.The Identity Shift That Started It AllBefore the degrees… before the certifications… before the business… there was a moment that changed everything.As a teenager, I was a high-performing athlete — someone who identified with strength, movement, and pushing limits.Then, in an instant, everything shifted.A traumatic accident left me with severe spinal damage, multiple surgeries, and a life-altering message: “You'll never play sports again.”And just like that, my identity was stripped away.The Power of Action Before CertaintyWith no roadmap, no formal training, and no expectations… I started by simply copying what others were doing.And within months:I came off pain medicationBecame pain-freeStarted running againReconnected with a version of myself I thought I had lost foreverThat moment didn't just change her body — it changed her entire life trajectory.I left my master's program in McGill University…and fully stepped into the world of health, fitness, and human behavior.The Diet Cycle That No One Talks AboutIn my search for the “perfect” way to eat, I tried it all:Calorie countingLow-fat dietingAtkins DietPaleo DietKetogenic DietZone DietVeganismEvery approach had science behind it. Every approach claimed to be the way.And yet… The more I followed the rules, the more disconnected I became.The Breaking PointIt didn't look like failure from the outside.But internally, something was unraveling.I structured “cheat meals” turned into:Entire weekendsThen full weeksOf feeling completely out of control around foodUntil one moment made it impossible to ignore:Sitting there… after my third bowl of oats… in physical pain… unable to stop eating…I asked myself: “Is something actually wrong with me?”This Was Never About WillpowerDespite having:Years of educationProfessional experienceDeep knowledge of nutritionI couldn't “control” my behavior.And that's when the truth became clear:This isn't about discipline. This isn't about knowledge. This is about the nervous system.From Food Control to Nervous System ProtectionThrough years of restriction and labeling food as “good” or “bad,” my body had shifted into a state of Sympathetic Nervous System activation — what I now calls:Protection ModeWhere the body:Fears scarcitySeeks safety through foodDrives overeating as a survival responseWhat felt like “self-sabotage”… was actually self-protection.The Birth of a New ApproachThis is where everything changed.Instead of asking: “What should I eat?”I started asking: “What's driving the behavior?”And from that question…Make Peace With Food was born.Struggling with unwanted eating behavior? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

If you've ever felt like you do everything right with food and still end up bingeing, this episode is for you. My friend and former client. Bailey is back to go deeper into what was actually driving her binge eating for years - and it had almost nothing to do with calories, willpower, or food itself. We talk about the shame she carried from a past coach, the exact belief that was quietly running her food, her business, and her relationships, and what it actually feels like to be normal around food on the other side of it. If you've ever wondered why you "know what to do" but still can't seem to do it, Bailey's story will explain exactly why.In this episode, we cover:- Why Bailey's binge eating had nothing to do with food noise or lack of discipline- The shame-based coaching experience that almost stopped her from getting help- The exact belief — "I'm not good enough" — that was running her food, her career, and her relationships- Why success and growth can actually bring food noise back ("new level, new devil")- How journaling helped her realize her food struggles were never really about food- What being "normal around food" actually looks like for Bailey- The identity shift that changed everything - and what she'd tell her old selfIf you're a high-achieving woman who's tried every diet and still feels stuck around food, this episode will help you understand why - and what actually has to change first.CONNECT WITH BAILEY:‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileygeswein/‣ Apply to Join Dieting From The Inside Out Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com?utm_source=podcast‣ Grab the Food Noise Solution Guide Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com/food-noise?utm_source=podcast

In this episode Tara answers Life Transformers questions on practical weight loss, nutrition, and mindset. She covers topics like maintenance vs. fat loss, how running can affect appetite, ways to reduce bloating, and simple strategies for getting more steps and protein into your day. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Tracking Food and Reaching Goal Weight Running, Cardio, and Appetite Weight Loss, Maintenance, and Emotional Eating Reducing Bloating Without Cutting Food Increasing Daily Steps with a Desk Job And More   How To Contact Tara Hammett: tarahammett.com Facebook  

Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/pB3BcSMQCmc In Episode 750 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather answers Half Size Academy member questions about weight loss mindset, binge eating, calorie levels, strength training, GLP-1 medications, and what to do when your plan falls apart. CLICK HERE to become a podcast premium subscriber today and get even more inspiration for your weight loss journey! As a subscriber to Half Size Me Podcast Premium, you will get: --Access to the entire 740+ episode archive --Access weekly episodes a day EARLY --Access to EXCLUSIVE, subscriber-only series including the Coaching Jackie, Coaching Karolina and Coaching Sarah series --Access to subscriber-only audio responses to “Ask Me Anything” questions Get SUPPORT and CONNECTION in the HSM Academy! CLICK HERE for more! About Half Size Me The Half Size Me™ Show is a weekly podcast. It will inspire and motivate you no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. Whether you're just getting started losing weight or having worked on your health and wellness for years, this show is for you! The Half Size Me Show is hosted by Heather Robertson, who lost 170 pounds over a period of 5 years and has maintained since 2012. Heather did it by learning new eating habits, getting regular exercise, and changing her mindset. On her popular weekly podcast, The Half Size Me Show, Heather shares her own lessons and struggles with you, and she shows you how to handle the real challenge of any weight loss journey... weight maintenance. Be sure to subscribe to The Half Size Me Show and join Heather every week as she shares information, inspiration, coaching, and conversations with REAL people who've learned weight loss isn't only about losing pounds, it's about finding yourself. Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only. For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.

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, pleasure, rebellion, privacy, or a way to get through moments that feel impossible.In this episode, we look at bingeing as a coping strategy that may have helped you survive, especially if it began when you were young and had fewer choices. The goal is not to romanticize bingeing, but to understand what need it has been meeting so you can begin meeting that need earlier, more directly, and with less harm.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

If you've been struggling with your weight for years—or even decades—I want you to hear this clearly: It's not about the food.And in this episode, let's discover how your nervous system is actually controlling your cravings, your habits… and your ability to release weight.The First Agreement I Make With ClientsWhen I begin working with someone, we start with one important agreement: No weighing yourself.I know this can feel uncomfortable, especially when your goal is weight release.But focusing on the scale keeps you stuck in symptoms instead of addressing the root cause.Instead, I guide my clients to focus on:Their patternsTheir behaviorsTheir relationship with foodBecause that's where real change happens.The Real Problem Isn't FoodMost people think their issue is food.It's not.Because if it wasn't food, it could be:AlcoholSmokingAny other coping mechanismThe real issue is: The behavior behind the food.And that's exactly what I focus on.Your Nervous System Is Driving EverythingI look at hormones—but through behavior, emotions, and nervous system regulation.Your autonomic nervous system controls:HungerFullnessCravingsEmotional responsesThere are two key states:Sympathetic (Fight / Flight / Freeze)When you're in this state:Cortisol is elevatedBlood sugar stays highInsulin increasesYour body gets the message to:Store fatEat moreThis is where emotional eating, binge eating, and cravings live.Parasympathetic (Rest & Digest)This is where your body feels safe.And I want you to remember this: Weight release happens in the parasympathetic state.When your body feels safe:Cravings decreaseHormones regulateYour body no longer feels the need to hold onWhy I Don't Focus on Controlling FoodI don't teach people to control food.Because control always backfires.Instead, I focus on:Regulating the nervous systemReducing emotional triggersShifting behavioral patternsAnd when those behaviors fade… Weight release becomes a natural side effect.A Real Client StoryI recently worked with a client who went through a deeply emotional time—she lost her father very suddenly.During that time, our focus was not food.It was:Nervous system regulationEmotional supportProcessing traumaMonths later, she told me: She put on a pair of jeans she hadn't fit into in years… and they fit.We never focused on dieting.We focused on healing.The Root Cause of Emotional EatingSo many eating patterns are tied to:Past traumaStressAnxietyUnprocessed life eventsWhen we:Regulate the nervous systemProcess those experiencesCreate safety in the bodyThe urge to overeat… naturally dissolves.This work is about moving away from control… And stepping into awareness, safety, and real transformation. Because when your body feels safe… it no longer needs to hold on.Struggling with unwanted eating behavior? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating, and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

Have you ever looked at a plate of food, known you needed to eat, and still felt like your brain and body simply couldn't do it? Many people assume this experience reflects a lack of willpower or motivation. In reality, sensory overload, trauma, ARFID, and food restriction can all make eating feel genuinely inaccessible. When your nervous system stays in survival mode, even choosing, preparing, and tolerating food can become overwhelming. In this episode, I explain why eating can feel impossible, how sensory processing and trauma influence appetite and food intake, and why restriction often creates a cycle that makes eating even harder. I also share the fictional story of Jasper to illustrate how nervous system overload, chronic stress, and inadequate nutrition can quietly reinforce one another. If you've ever wondered why food feels so much harder for you than it seems to be for everyone else, this conversation offers a compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming perspective. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN You'll learn why eating requires much more than hunger and willpower, and how sensory processing, executive functioning, and nervous system regulation all influence your ability to nourish yourself. I explain how trauma can shape eating patterns long after stressful experiences have ended and why many people develop food avoidance without consciously trying to restrict. I also discuss the overlap between ARFID, restrictive eating disorders, autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, and chronic stress. Finally, I share practical ways to approach eating with curiosity instead of shame so you can better understand what your nervous system may be communicating. WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR This episode is for adults and teens with ARFID, anorexia, atypical anorexia, or other restrictive eating disorders. It's also for neurodivergent people with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing differences who find eating exhausting or overwhelming. Parents, caregivers, therapists, dietitians, physicians, and other providers will also gain a deeper understanding of why food avoidance often reflects nervous system overload rather than defiance or a lack of motivation. CONTENT CAUTION This episode includes discussion of ARFID, anorexia, restrictive eating disorders, food restriction, trauma, sensory overload, and food avoidance. TAKEAWAYS Eating difficulties don't always begin with body image concerns or intentional dieting. Sometimes a nervous system carrying chronic stress, trauma, or sensory overload simply doesn't have enough capacity to manage the complex task of eating. Food restriction can also become both a consequence of these struggles and a factor that keeps them going. As nutrition decreases, flexibility often narrows, sensory sensitivity may increase, and eating can become even more difficult. Understanding that cycle allows us to replace self-blame with curiosity and build recovery from a place of compassion rather than criticism. RELATED EPISODES What Is Mechanical Eating? Pros, Cons, & How It Can Work When Eating Feels Hard (ARFID, Binge Eating, Restriction) on Apple & Spotify. ARFID, PDA, and Autonomy: Why Pressure Makes Eating Harder on Apple & Spotify. Complexities of Treating ARFID: How a Neurodivergent-Affirming, Sensory-Attuned Approach Works on Apple & Spotify. The Connection Between Unresolved Trauma & Long-Lasting Eating Disorders (Content Caution) on Apple & Spotify. RESOURCES If you or someone you love struggles with ARFID or selective eating, check out my self-paced ARFID & Selective Eating Course. I created it for adults, parents, caregivers, and providers who want a neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned, trauma-informed approach to treatment and recovery. To learn more about working with me for eating disorder therapy in San Diego, California or virtually throughout California and Washington, D.C., or coaching worldwide, visit my website at drmariannemiller.com. CONNECT WITH DR. MARIANNE MILLER If this episode helped you better understand your relationship with food, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need to hear this conversation. You can also connect with me on Instagram @drmariannemiller for more education on ARFID, binge eating disorder, anorexia, bulimia, neurodivergence, trauma, sensory processing, and eating disorder recovery.

Have you ever reached for food—not because you're hungry, but because you don't want to feel something?In this episode, I break down emotional eating and why it has nothing to do with willpower. You'll learn how the need for relief—from stress, boredom, or loneliness—drives this pattern, and how your unconscious mind keeps it on repeat.I'll show you how to recognize your triggers, understand what's really happening beneath the behavior, and start breaking the cycle—without trying to “control” food.Emotional Eating Is Not What You ThinkWe often group everything together:binge eatingnighttime snackingmindless eatingemotional eating…but they are not the same.Each behavior is driven by a different nervous system state and a different internal trigger.Emotional eating is driven by one core need: Relief.You're not eating because you're hungry.You're eating because you're trying to move away from discomfort and toward something that feels better—even if it's temporary.It's Not Just “Big Emotions”Most people think emotional eating only comes from stress or sadness.But I want you to see the bigger picture.It can also come from:boredomlonelinessdisconnectionlack of stimulationFood becomes something to do, something to feel, something to connect with.And over time, your body learns: “This is how I feel better.”The Pattern That Runs EverythingEmotional eating follows a pattern: Trigger → Emotion → BehaviorSomething happens.It creates a feeling.You eat to escape it.This pattern lives in your unconscious mind.It doesn't think logically—it repeats what has worked before.So it records: “When I feel this → I eat → I feel relief.”And then it runs that loop automatically.Awareness Is the First BreakthroughThere's no quick fix.The first step is awareness.You can't change a pattern you don't see.So instead of trying to control the behavior, I want you to understand:how it startedwhat it's connected towhat it's doing for youBecause the moment you see it clearly, you create the opportunity to change it.Creating Space Between Feeling & ActionChange doesn't come from force.It comes from space.Instead of reacting immediately with food, I invite you to pause.Notice the trigger.Feel the emotion.Get curious.Ask yourself:When did I first feel this?What does this remind me of?What belief is attached to this?Emotions are waves. They rise and fall.But if you've never allowed yourself to feel them, your body believes they won't end unless you escape them.The Real SolutionEmotional eating is not a food problem.It's a nervous system problem.Real change comes from learning how to:feel safe in your bodytolerate discomfortregulate emotionsrespond instead of reactBecause when your body feels safe, you don't need food to create that safety.Struggling with emotional or binge eating? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

I used to think that maybe my binge eating wasn't "that bad". Because I had a great life. My relationship with my bf was great, my family was loving and supportive, I was somewhat able to maintain my weight (even though I was sooo uncomfortable in my own skin). I was successful with my career...Things were going well. But I knew I was just managing my binge eating because it came in waves. Some days I felt on top of the world like I actually had control over my food and then other times, I didn't see a way out.Inside this episode, I share the big shift that led me to get the support I need to sustainably conquer binge eating instead of just managing it for the rest of my life.REWIRE YOUR BRAIN TO STOP BINGE EATING 30 DAY CHALLENGECONNECT WITH LORNA:---＞ Instagram @lorna_bingeeatingcoachhttps://www.instagram.com/lorna_bingeeatingcoach/---＞ TikTok @lorna_bingeeatingcoach https://www.tiktok.com/@lorna_bingeeatingcoach

Why do some people with ADHD feel like no amount of food is ever enough? Why can you finish a satisfying meal and still find yourself searching the pantry, thinking about dessert, or feeling like something is missing? In this solo episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, I explore the often-overlooked connection between ADHD and binge eating disorder (BED). I explain why many ADHDers describe feeling like a "bottomless pit" around food, why satisfaction can remain elusive even when physical hunger has passed, and why traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) doesn't always address the executive functioning and nervous system challenges that drive binge eating. Using the fictional case example of Zoe, we look beyond willpower and self-control to better understand how ADHD can shape reward processing, food thoughts, understimulation, sensory needs, and the search for regulation. If you've ever wondered why your relationship with food feels different from what most recovery advice describes, this episode offers a compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming perspective. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN You'll learn why ADHD and binge eating frequently occur together, how executive functioning differences can influence eating behavior, and why the feeling of "never being satisfied" isn't always about physical hunger. I also discuss why food often becomes a source of stimulation after mentally demanding days, how shame keeps many people stuck, and why ADHD-informed eating disorder treatment may look very different from traditional CBT. WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR This episode is for adults with ADHD, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, chronic food thoughts, or food noise. It's also for anyone who has worked on emotional eating, stopped dieting, or completed eating disorder treatment but still feels confused by persistent urges to eat. Therapists, dietitians, and other eating disorder professionals who work with neurodivergent clients will also find this discussion helpful. IN THIS EPISODE We explore why binge eating isn't always driven by restriction, how ADHD changes the way many people experience reward and satisfaction, why executive functioning matters in eating disorder recovery, and what clinicians often miss when they focus only on changing thoughts or behaviors. I also explain how approaching binge eating with curiosity instead of self-criticism can open the door to more effective, sustainable healing. RELATED EPISODES ADHD & Bulimia: Dopamine, Impulsivity, & the Hidden Link to Binge Eating With Kirsten Book, PMHNP-BC on Apple and Spotify. Why Eating Feels So Chaotic With ADHD: Binge Eating, Bulimia, & Executive Function Challenges on Apple and Spotify. Eating Disorders & ADHD: Neurodivergent-Affirming Recovery With Taylor Ashley, RP @taylorashleytherapy on Apple and Spotify. RESOURCES If you're looking for additional support, check out my Binge Eating Recovery Membership, where you'll find practical tools, education, and guidance through a neurodivergent-affirming, weight-neutral lens. You can also explore my ARFID & Selective Eating course, blog, podcast archive, and additional recovery resources at www.drmariannemiller.com. WORK WITH DR. MARIANNE MILLER I'm Dr. Marianne Miller, PhD, LMFT, an eating disorder therapist specializing in ADHD, binge eating disorder, ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, and neurodivergent-affirming care. I provide virtual therapy throughout California, TWashington, DC, as well as coaching worldwide. If this episode helped you better understand your relationship with food, please follow Dr. Marianne-Land, leave a rating or review on Apple and Spotify Podcasts, and share this episode with someone who has spent years wondering why food never seems like enough.

Heads up before you dive in. This episode talks openly about binge eating, overeating, body image, and the emotions underneath them. If any of this feels heavy for you right now, please take care of yourself and come back when you're ready, or listen with a parent or trusted adult nearby. And if you've been binging multiple times a week or daily for months, please reach out to a professional for support. This episode is meant to start a conversation, not replace clinical care. If you've ever finished a snack, a meal, or a whole container of food and then sat in the aftermath wondering how you got there and why you did it, this episode is for you. Binge eating and overeating don't usually start with the food. They start with something underneath that nobody has helped you name yet. Today's episode is a solo with Leslie, sharing the story of a friend who recovered from binge eating disorder and what her story can teach you about why the diet rules and the willpower and the food restriction aren't the solution most people think they are. You'll hear what's actually happening when binge eating or overeating takes over, why society keeps blaming the food instead of looking at what's underneath, and the first real shift that can start to change everything. In this episode you'll hear what autopilot eating looks like and why it leaves you confused and ashamed afterward, the reason adding more rules and tightening control usually makes things worse, what your eating has been trying to tell you that nobody has named for you yet, why your adolescent or young adult brain is actually a built in advantage for unwinding these patterns, the mindfulness practice that helps you uncover the real need underneath the behavior, and what it feels like to start building real trust with your body and your food. Why you might suddenly find yourself in the aftermath of a binge with no real understanding of how you got there The reframe that changes everything (it's not the food, it's the unmet need) Why diet rules, control, and willpower keep failing you instead of fixing the problem How food can quietly become a temporary soother the same way other coping behaviors do What unmet emotional needs can actually look like in your real day to day life (stress, loneliness, bullying, body shame, past experiences) Why your adolescent and young adult brain is in the perfect window to rewire your relationship with food How mindfulness practice can help you uncover the need underneath the behavior, gently and without judgment What it actually feels like to trust yourself and your body around food Parents: This is an important episode for any parent who is worried about a teen or college aged child who is struggling with their eating, restricting, binging, or quietly carrying shame around food. Leslie unpacks why the standard "just stop, have more willpower" approach does not work and what's actually happening underneath the behavior. She also makes the case for why adolescence is a unique window to start unwinding these patterns, not the worst time to address them. Listen with your teen if you can, or send it to them with a short note that lets them know you would love to talk about it with them. If this episode sparked something in you and you're ready to start understanding what's really going on, book a free clarity call with Leslie at leslierosecoaching.com/chat. It's a relaxed, no pressure conversation about where you are and how you can start moving toward the life you deserve.   Connect with Leslie: Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here to help your teen or young adult resolve weight and unhealthy eating habits, while improving body image and self-esteem.   Grab Leslie's free guide: 5 Ways to Help Your Teen Eat Better Without Making Things Worse Website: leslierosecoaching.com Instagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoaching Disclaimer

Today I'm joined once again by the brilliant Shahroo Izadi for a conversation about dieting, binge eating, shame and why so many of us feel trapped in exhausting cycles with food.We talk about her powerful new book, Why Diets Make Us Fat, and explore why restriction so often leads to overeating, why food becomes such an emotional coping mechanism, and how so many of us internalise the belief that our worth is tied to our body size.What I love about Shahroo's approach is that it's incredibly compassionate, practical and free from judgment. This conversation is not about perfection or willpower. It's about understanding behaviour, breaking shame cycles and learning how to make small sustainable changes that actually last.Buy her book: https://amzn.eu/d/05FDoaqDFind Shahroo:Website: https://www.shahrooizadi.co.uk/Instagram: @shahroo_izadiBooks: https://www.shahrooizadi.co.uk/booksStay Connected with Hurt to Healing:Instagram: instagram.com/hurttohealingpodTikTok: tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpodLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hurt-to-healingSubstack: substack.com/@hurttohealingWebsite: hurttohealing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 30 Years of Binge Eating, Why Taking the Risk Changed Everything | Ep #701 | Get Real Ep #159 | The JoLynn Braley Show Original copyrighted content published March 26, 2026 at https://fearlessfatloss.com/podcast/after-30-years-binge-eating-taking-the-risk-changed-everything © 2026-Present JoLynn Braley International LLC

The First 60 Seconds: Don't Let the Urge Become a Story (The Urge Proof Life — Episode 4)There's a tiny moment when an urge first appears—before the binge, before the “might as well,” before the story starts writing itself. In this episode, Georgie explains why the first danger often isn't the urge itself, but the meaning we attach to it: I can't handle this, I already know how this ends, I'm going to binge.You'll learn the “two waves” of an urge: the first wave is sensation, and the second wave is interpretation. The skill in the first 60 seconds isn't to make the urge disappear or diagnose it perfectly, it's to meet it with boring neutrality: “This is an urge. That's all. It'll be here for a while, and then it will leave.” From there, you can choose one small support, and later use the Urge Map if needed.Try this week: Practice the boring sentence three times when an urge appears. You don't have to stop eating, solve the urge, or do anything perfectly. Just notice what happens when you decline the story.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

Cravings can feel random.Like they come out of nowhere.Like something is wrong with you.But what I want you to understand in this episode is this:Cravings are not about willpower.They are about physiology.More specifically — they are driven by hormones responding to your stress, sleep, food patterns, and emotional state.Why Cravings Feel So ConfusingOne of the biggest frustrations with cravings is that they don't come from just one place.They are influenced by:Stress signalsBlood sugar patternsHunger hormonesSleep qualityReward pathwaysThis is why cravings feel unpredictable…but once you understand them, they are actually very patterned.Stress Is Driving More Than You ThinkYour body is constantly responding to stress.And it doesn't distinguish between:being chasedbeing overwhelmedworrying about your weightstepping on the scaleIt all registers the same.So when you're thinking:“I need to lose weight”“I shouldn't have eaten that”“I'm out of control”Your body hears: stressAnd stress creates a demand for energy.That demand shows up as cravings.Why You Crave Sugar and Quick FoodsWhen your body is in a constant “go” state:It releases energy into your bloodstreamYour brain expects that energy to be usedIf it's not used, your body pushes you to consume moreThis is why you crave:sugarsalty snacksrefined carbsNot because you lack discipline —but because your body is trying to keep up with perceived demand.The Blood Sugar LoopOnce you respond to cravings:Blood sugar risesStorage hormones kick inBlood sugar dropsAnother craving beginsThis creates a loop:Craving → spike → crash → cravingThis is where things start to feel out of control.But it's not random.It's biological.5. How Sleep Makes Cravings WorseWhen this pattern continues into the evening:Late eatingBlood sugar spikesDisrupted sleepThe next day:You feel hungrierYou feel less satisfiedCravings feel strongerSleep loss amplifies hunger and reduces fullness.6. Why You Feel Hungry Even After EatingThere's a disconnect many people feel:You eat…but you're still not satisfied.This happens when your body becomes resistant to fullness signals.So instead of:“I've had enough”Your body keeps saying:“Keep going.”This is not a mindset problem.It's a signaling problem.7. The Pattern Most People MissA very common pattern I see:Not eating much during the dayEating most of your food at nightAnd then trying to “fix” nighttime eating.But the truth is:The reset doesn't happen at night.The reset happens the next morning.8. The Shift That Changes EverythingInstead of:restrictingcontrollingfighting cravingsI want you to focus on:Supporting your body earlier in the dayEven something small:a light breakfasta simple mealconsistent nourishmentThis helps:stabilize energyregulate your rhythmreduce cravings laterStruggling with emotional or binge eating? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

Stop Arguing With Your Cravings: A Conversation with Dr. Glenn LivingstonThis episode is a rare guest conversation on Breaking Up With Binge Eating. Georgie is joined by Dr. Glenn Livingston, psychologist, author, and creator of Defeat Your Cravings, for a wide-ranging conversation about binge eating, cravings, food rules, self-trust, and why insight alone often isn't enough to change an eating pattern.Glenn shares his own history with compulsive overeating, including how years of therapy and self-understanding helped him become kinder to himself, but did not automatically stop the binge eating. Together, Georgie and Glenn explore why emotional pain can be part of the picture without being the whole cause, how the brain can use old wounds as justification for continuing a pattern, and why clear lines or “guardrails” can sometimes reduce the mental negotiation that keeps cravings alive.They also talk about the modern food environment, hyper-palatable foods, intermittent fasting, perfectionism, self-forgiveness, and why it is often easier to prevent cravings upstream than to fight them once they are roaring. Glenn offers practical tools for identifying the thoughts that try to talk you into eating against your own best judgment, while Georgie brings in her perspective on under-eating, over-productivity, emotional needs, and the importance of responding to both hunger and fullness cues with care.A key theme in this conversation is that recovery does not have to be built on shame. You can aim clearly without attacking yourself when you miss. You can protect your recovery without making your life smaller. And you can become someone who takes your own needs seriously, even when that means being a little “weird” in public, packing food, skipping the dessert you don't want, or refusing to harm yourself with food for someone else's comfort.Try this week: Notice one craving or urge and write down the thought that tries to justify it. Is it futility? Permission? “I deserve this”? “I'll start tomorrow”? Then ask: what would actually support me here?You can learn more about Dr. Glenn Livingston and access his free resources at DefeatYourCravings.com.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

There's a concept you've probably heard before — set point.And in the world of dieting, it's often explained in one very limited way:“Your body prefers a certain weight.”But in this episode, I expand that idea into something far more honest… and far more empowering.Because your set point isn't just about your metabolism.1. Why Weight Always “Comes Back”You'll hear I intentionally use the term weight loss — and explain why that language matters.Because what we lose, we subconsciously try to regain.That's why:You can lose 20 pounds… and gain it backYou can try different diets… and end up in the same placeYou can feel like you're doing everything “right”… and still feel stuckIt's not a lack of discipline.It's that your body is returning to its current set point — the environment it recognizes as “normal.”2. Your Body Is a Reflection of Your Internal EnvironmentThis episode anchors into a powerful truth:Your physical body reflects your internal environment.That includes:Your weightYour aches and painsYour habits and self-sabotaging behaviorsThey're not random.They're signals.And instead of trying to control the body…I invites you to look at what's shaping it.3. The Biggest Lie About Set PointDiet culture teaches that your set point is determined by:MetabolismCaloriesExerciseMuscle massGeneticsAnd yes — those factors play a role.But they're not the full picture.Because if they were…changing your food alone would permanently change your weight.And for most people — it doesn't.4. Your Set Point Is Your Entire “Diet”And here's where everything shifts:Your diet is not just food.Your diet is:What you watchWhat you listen toWho you surround yourself withWhat you scroll throughWhat you tolerateWhat you repeatedly think and feelYour environment becomes your biology.5. Stress, Cortisol & Why You Feel StuckThis episode connects the dots between stress and weight in a deeper way.Because stress isn't just something you “feel.” It's something you consume.And it directly impacts your internal environment — which shapes your set point.So even if:You're eating “healthy.”You're exercising consistentlyIf your system is constantly in:pressurecomparisonanxietyurgencyYour body will adapt to that as your normal.6. The Invisible Influences You're OverlookingI call out something most people don't want to hear — but need to:Your set point is influenced by:Your friendsYour familyYour work environmentYour social mediaYour entertainment choicesIf your environment constantly triggers:comparisoninadequacypressure“not enough” energy…it reinforces a version of you that your body will reflect.7. Your Thoughts & Emotions Shape Your Set PointThis might be the most important piece:Your thoughts and emotions are part of your diet.If you consistently experience:anxietystressguiltshameoverwhelmThat becomes your internal baseline.And your body responds accordingly.Not because it's working against you —but because it's trying to stay consistent with what feels familiar.Struggling with emotional or binge eating? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

Why do so many smart, motivated people struggle with binge eating, emotional eating, and losing weight despite knowing exactly what they should be doing? In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with naturopathic doctor, master hypnotherapist, mindset coach, and author Dr. Andrea Maxim to uncover the deeper psychological and emotional roots of weight loss resistance, emotional eating, and self-sabotaging behaviors. Andrea shares her personal journey into naturopathic medicine and discusses how her own weight loss transformation revealed the powerful connection between identity, self-worth, and health. Together, they explore how the unconscious mind drives many of our daily choices and why lasting weight loss requires more than diet and exercise alone. You'll learn how hypnotherapy can help reprogram limiting beliefs, why emotional eating patterns become automatic, and practical strategies to regain control of your relationship with food. Whether you're struggling with binge eating, emotional eating, weight loss plateaus, or simply want to understand how your mindset influences your health, this episode provides actionable tools to help you create lasting change. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✔ Why weight gain is often rooted in emotional and psychological factors ✔ How the unconscious mind influences eating behaviors ✔ The connection between identity, self-worth, and health ✔ How hypnotherapy can help break emotional eating patterns ✔ Why "the oldest program your brain is running will win" unless beliefs are consciously reprogrammed ✔ How social media and your environment affect your mindset ✔ Practical strategies for dismantling automated eating habits ✔ How to identify emotional triggers around food ✔ Why conscious choices create lasting transformation ✔ The importance of embracing the messy, human side of personal growth Resources From The Show: Connect with Dr. Andrea Maxim Dr. Andrea on Youtube Dr. Andrea's The Maxim Movement on Instagram Dr. Jannine Krause  

Most people think emotional eating is about food — but it's actually about the nervous system. In this episode, I open with a real conversation I had with someone who was questioning whether the nervous system is actually “a thing”… until she looked it up through AI and realized just how deeply it impacts digestion, hormones, and every process in the body.That moment led into a bigger question I hear all the time:Why was none of this ever explained to us?Why have so many people spent years dieting, struggling with food, and feeling stuck… without ever being taught about the system that regulates all of it?1. The Missing Piece in Weight Loss ConversationsI explain why the nervous system is often left out of the conversation:It's misunderstoodIt's not tangible or visibleIt doesn't come with a 6-week transformation promiseIt can't be tracked on a scale or appUnlike diets or macros, nervous system regulation is invisible — which is exactly why it's been overlooked.2. The Fantasy the Diet Industry SellsMost diets sell the same idea:Lose X pounds in X weeksFollow this plan exactlyMeasure everything and get predictable resultsIt feels clear and motivating because it's tangible.But what I want you to see is this:That promise is a fantasy.Real change doesn't come from control — it comes from regulation, safety, and identity shift.3. How You Actually Measure HealingYou don't measure nervous system healing by weight loss.You measure it by patterns like:Less frequent binge or emotional eatingSmaller intensity when triggers show upFaster recovery after difficult momentsLess time stuck in emotional spiralsFeeling more in control of your responsesHealing is not linear or dramatic — it's subtle and cumulative.4. This Work Changes Everything, Not Just FoodWhen I work with my nervous system and begin making peace with food, it doesn't stop at eating patterns.I notice:I become calmer in my relationshipsI respond instead of reactI recover faster emotionallyI feel more grounded in daily lifeBecause this work is not just about food.It's about how I experience life.5. You Are the Hero of Your StoryEvery story has contrast — challenge, growth, and change.And I remind you:You don't become the hero by avoiding difficulty. You become the hero by taking ownership of your life.6. Radical Responsibility = PowerIf everything is someone else's fault, then nothing is in my control.But when I say:“This happened”“It was hard”“And I choose what I do next”That's where my power comes back online.7. Reacting vs RespondingI break down two states:Reacting:AutomaticEmotionalOld patterns running the showResponding:IntentionalGroundedConscious choiceThe goal is not to remove emotions — it's to stop being controlled by them.8. Emotions Are MessengersEmotions are not problems to eliminate.They are signals.When I stop resisting them, I can actually understand them — and choose my next step instead of being overtaken by them.Struggling with emotional or binge eating? Download my free guide, Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break Emotional and Binge Eating and finally end the cycle of out-of-control eating: www.sherryshaban.comWork With Sherry Shaban:Book your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!

Last year, I received an email from a lovely individual inquiring about coaching opportunities. I asked if she could briefly share her story and some of her goals for coaching. In true autistic style, she replied with what she described as “a novel to explain herself, lol.” I loved reading this “novel” because, as with most emails I receive, I resonated with so much of her lived experience. In her email, this individual shared how she had struggled with disordered eating for most of her life. At age 46, she was diagnosed with autism, which she said was “life-changing in ways I can't even begin to describe.” Over the years, she'd tried countless “treatments” for her eating challenges – but as I'm sure you can already guess, these attempts had not only failed, but led to feelings of hopelessness. The reason I reflect on this correspondence is because there was one sentence in her email that I immediately thought of after I recorded today's podcast episode. She wrote that she'd been scouring the internet for links between autism and overeating, but ended up finding very little that resonated. “It's all about ARFID and beige food and anorexia,” she wrote. And she's right; there is very little out there on the connection between autism and binge eating, which is why I am BEYOND excited to be diving into this conversation with my good friend Kory Andreas on the podcast today! After we talk about the lost generation of autistic relatives and how our grandmas are basically the same person, Kory opens up about her MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) which is super common in neurodivergent people. Kory also talks about her experience with binge eating, learning that it was rooted in being neurodivergent, and how starting ADHD medication practically made all her binge urges disappear overnight. This was such a high energy conversation (I mean, just put two neurodivergent people in a room together, right?) so I can't wait for you to listen!

What if you were just a few journal sessions away from never binge eating again?In this episode, I break down the exact journal system we use inside our coaching program to get to the root cause of emotional eating and binge eating - and why it works so much faster than dieting or willpower ever could.You'll learn:- Why emotional eating has nothing to do with food or willpower- The neuroscience behind why willpower can never beat a subconscious habit- The specific journal system that has helped clients break decades-long binge eating patterns in months- Why high-achieving women struggle with food even when they succeed at everything elseIf you've struggled with emotional eating, stress eating, binge eating, or food noise - this episode is the missing piece you've been looking for.‣ Apply to Join Dieting From The Inside Out Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com?utm_source=podcast‣ Grab the Food Noise Solution Guide Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com/food-noise?utm_source=podcast

New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-here Pick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.Show Notes: Have you ever thought, “I don't even like this that much… so why do I still want more?” In this episode, Georgie explains the difference between wanting and liking—and why urges can stay loud even when pleasure is fading.You'll learn how wanting and liking are supported by partly different brain systems: dopamine-heavy motivation circuits help generate the “go get it” drive, while pleasure is more tied to hedonic circuits involving opioid and endocannabinoid signaling. The takeaway: drive and pleasure can decouple. That's why food can feel magnetic even when it's not actually delivering much satisfaction.Georgie also walks through three common reasons wanting can run hotter than liking: cues and habit loops, scarcity, and stress or depletion. You'll learn how to use a not worth it list, a pleasure check, and the concept of diminishing returns to interrupt the trance of “more will fix it.”Try this week: Pick one risk food or one risk time when wanting tends to get loud. If you eat, pause partway through and ask: “Am I actually liking this, or am I chasing relief?” If liking is low, try one re-route action from your urge map: nourishment, soft landing, soothing, permission with structure, or breaking a cue chain.Coming next: What to do in the first 60 seconds of an urge—before it escalates and before you start negotiating with yourself.

Most women who struggle with binge eating never talk about it. I'm changing that today. In this episode, I get personal about my own journey with binge eating, tracing it back to my early twenties and walking through the slow, nonlinear process of working through it over the past decade. This is not a quick fix episode. There is no finish line moment, no single breakthrough that made it all click. What there is, is an honest look at what actually moved the needle over time. I break down the three things that made the biggest difference in my healing: releasing the good food and bad food rules that were quietly running the show, going through a functional reverse diet to address what was happening on a physiological level, and reframing the stories I was telling myself after a binge episode. I also dig into something that does not get talked about enough, which is how your body's overall toxic load and sensitivity to certain foods can actually reinforce disordered eating patterns without you even realizing it. If you have ever felt completely out of control around food, finished a vacation feeling more guilt than joy, or wondered if you will ever stop the restrict and binge cycle, this episode is for you. You are not broken, and you are not alone.   Time Stamps:   (2:52) Visiting Mama Pozos At Hilton Head  (7:27) Defining Binge Eating  (12:22) Biggest Difference Makers With Controlling Binging  (14:14) Letting Go Of Food Rules  (16:50) Functional Reverse Dieting --------------------- Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching --------------------- Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation.  --------------------- Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program --------------------- Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life! --------------------- Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share! --------------------- Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here! --------------------- Check out our Youtube Channel! --------------------- Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!