Podcasts about Binge eating

In this episode, I'm exploring the binge eating cycle, why restriction and shame can keep it going, and how self-compassion, emotional acceptance, and rebuilding trust with food and your body can support recovery.  

It's 9pm. You told yourself today would be different. And here you are, standing in the kitchen, eating something you swore off, already planning how you'll "start over" tomorrow. Again.   This doesn't happen because you lack willpower. It's what happens when your diet is so extreme your brain eventually rebels. Feeling deprived from your dieting rules is what's driving the binge, not the other way around.   Coach Steph Miramontes and I break down Outsmart Overeating, our six-week program that helps women stop binge and emotional eating for good, plus exactly what's inside it.   In this episode:   The 3 types of women who struggle most with food (you'll probably clock yourself in one) Why restriction, not lack of discipline, is what's actually driving the bingeing A week-by-week look at the program: from the MindShift Method in week one, to breaking the binge/emotional eating cycle in week three, to tackling self-sabotage in week five What you get each week: live group coaching, 1:1 attention, and a 100% money-back guarantee The fear hiding underneath "what if I gain weight if I stop dieting"   Plus, the doors open for our next Outsmart Overeating group August 31 - September 3rd. Click here to join the Interest List. No obligation to join, just first access to the program details and exclusive fast action bonuses.   You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.     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

Send us Fan MailDr. Kristina Dobyns holds a PhD in Psychology and a Master's in Exercise Science, with advanced training in somatic movement therapy, nutritional therapy, metabolic health, mindfulness-based relapse prevention, mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement, mindful eating, and more.After more than two decades of gathering and field-testing tools, she brings an unusually integrative lens to recovery — addressing metabolic health, circadian rhythm, embodied awareness, and daily habit architecture as inseparable components of lasting food freedom. In long-term recovery herself, Kristina combines personal insight, compassion, science, and... living room dance parties as part of her approach to wellness!She's also a former competitive breakdancer, multiple-time Figure and Physique Overall Champion, and three-time national powerlifting record breaker — so when she says movement is medicine, she has the receipts.Kristina is the host of the fantastic Beyond Binge Eating Podcast, and is the creator and organizer of Meat & Movement, a keto- and carnivore-inclusive yoga, movement, and wellness retreat coming to Costa Rica in early March 2027!Find Dr. Kristina Dobyns at-https://beyondbingeeating.com/https://meatandmovement.com/https://drkristinadobyns.com/Podcast- Beyond Binge EatingIG- @beyondbingeeatingFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

Could GLP-1 medications play a role in treating bulimia or binge eating disorder? In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with Paige Gordon and psychiatrist Dr. Michael Lutter about Paige's personal experience using a GLP-1 medication for treatment-resistant bulimia, and why researchers are beginning to explore the neurobiology of binge eating.Paige shares how years of therapy and medication never quieted the overwhelming binge urges that drove her bulimia. After hearing someone describe their experience on a podcast, she began exploring GLP-1 medication and saw a profound change in her urges and eating patterns. Dr. Lutter adds the scientific context, including genetic findings that may help explain why some people with binge eating or bulimia respond strongly to GLP-1 medications.They cover:How Paige's bulimia began and why standard treatments didn't fully helpWhat “food noise” felt like in her lived experienceWhy GLP-1 medications may affect appetite, reward pathways, and binge urgesHow genetics may help identify who responds to GLP-1sWhy eating disorder treatment needs more precision-focused researchThe risks of using GLP-1 medications in people with restrictive eating disordersWhy stigma keeps many people from discussing this treatment openlyThis conversation explores an emerging area of eating disorder research with hope, caution, and a clear need for larger clinical trials.

Tina has done so much healing, and her question becomes: when is recovery “enough”?In this conversation, listener Tina shares a recovery story that will feel deeply familiar to many listeners: years of restriction, calorie counting, binge eating, fear foods, food obsession—and then a long, thoughtful climb toward something much steadier.She's no longer trapped in the binge-restrict cycle. Food doesn't dominate her life the way it once did. She can eat fear foods. Enjoy social meals. Loosen the rules. And yet…She still has some food noise. She still loosely knows the numbers. She'd still happily snap her fingers and lose a few pounds. So does that mean she's not really recovered? Or is this what recovery actually looks like for many people, not perfection, but a sustainable middle ground?In this episode, we talk about the so-called “messy middle” of recovery, the pressure to achieve perfect food freedom, and why all-or-nothing thinking can sneak into healing just as easily as it sneaks into dieting.In this episode, you'll hear: Whether “fully recovered” is even a meaningful or realistic standard  Why the internet's version of recovery can sometimes create unnecessary pressure  The difference between disordered eating and normal human imperfection  When calorie awareness is useful, and when it becomes a problem  Why some structure can support recovery instead of sabotaging it  The difference between occasional overeating and binge eating  How perfectionism can distort your expectations of healing  Why recovery may be less about arriving somewhere and more about ongoing flexibility  How to decide whether your current relationship with food is actually costing you anything This is such an important conversation for anyone who has ever wondered:If I still stress about food sometimes… am I doing recovery wrong?Because maybe healing isn't about becoming a perfectly intuitive, salad-in-a-meadow person.Maybe it's about building a relationship with food that gives you your life back.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

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Free listening is genuinely valuable as a first step. It builds awareness, and awareness matters, you can't change a pattern you don't understand. But awareness is where free information's job ends. And here's what awareness alone never gives you: where's the action plan built specifically around your life? Let's Get Real: Why Free Tips Haven't Stopped Your Binge Eating | Ep #717 | Get Real ep #163 | The JoLynn Braley Show Original copyrighted content published July 16, 2026 at https://fearlessfatloss.com/podcast/lets-get-real-why-free-tips-havent-stopped-your-binge-eating © 2026-Present JoLynn Braley International LLC

Ich war zu Gast bei Charice und Sylke von den Lipomädels und spreche offen über meinen Weg mit Diabetes Typ 1, Binge Eating und Lipödem. Ein sehr persönliches Gespräch über Rückschläge, Selbstzweifel und meinen Umgang mit dem eigenen Körper.

What if you stopped trying to get your relationship with food “right” and started getting curious instead?In this episode, I explore something I believe can completely shift the way we approach food, health, and change: curiosity.Think back to when you were a child. You naturally asked:What would happen if I tried this?What would happen if I did that?Curiosity led you.But somewhere along the way, many of us stopped exploring and started demanding certainty. We created rules, deadlines, expectations, and pressure.“I'm going to stop eating carbs.”“I have to lose 10 pounds.”“I have to get this right.”“This better work.”And suddenly, our relationship with food became driven by urgency instead of curiosity.Where Did Our Curiosity Go?As children, curiosity was a natural part of how we experienced the world.We experimented.We explored.We tried things.But as adults, we often feel like we need to know the answer before we begin.Instead of asking: “What would happen if I tried this?”We tell ourselves:“This has to work.”That pressure changes everything.Curiosity Creates SpaceCuriosity isn't absolute.It's not urgent.It's not fear-driven.It's creativity. Exploration. Expansion.Curiosity allows you to become comfortable with the unknown.You don't have to know exactly what will happen.You can simply become willing to discover.What If You Started Experimenting?What would happen if you started eating more of something that supports you every single day?What would happen if you started your morning with a 20-minute walk?What if you tried it for 20 days or 30 days and simply observed what happened?You don't have to turn every new habit into another rigid rule.You can experiment.You can notice.You can learn.And you can allow the experience to teach you something about yourself.Maybe You're Not the ProblemIf you've been struggling with food for years, you may feel like you're too far gone.But I want you to consider something different:You may actually be exactly where you need to be to begin.You know what isn't working.You've tried the things you've been told to try.And if those approaches haven't created the change you want, maybe it's time to stop assuming that you are the problem.Maybe it's the system.Maybe it's the approach.Maybe it's time to ask a different question.You Don't Have to Live in ShameWhen something doesn't work, we often turn the blame inward.Why can't I do this?What's wrong with me?Why can't I just stick with it?That cycle can leave us feeling powerless, confused, guilty, and ashamed.But what if you replaced self-blame with curiosity?Instead of asking: “Why can't I do this?”Try asking: “What can I learn from this?”That one shift creates a completely different conversation with yourself.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!

On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks, Jessica breaks down the lies binge eating tells — and why they feel true even when they're not. From "you'll never be normal around food" to "you're the only one who does this," she unpacks how shame keeps the cycle alive and what it actually takes to stop believing the story. XO Watch the full episode on YouTube.

Christy discusses how to make sure a “healthy” dietary change doesn't spiral into disordered eating—and how to know your desire to change your eating is driven by health and not diet culture.  The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first half here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the whole thing!Get full show notes and references on Substack.More from Christy: Books: Anti-DietThe Wellness TrapThe Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating & Body Image WorkbookCourses:Intuitive Eating FundamentalsIntro to Intuitive EatingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe

What happens when things are actually going well—and your brain immediately starts waiting for something to go wrong?In this episode, we talk about emotional confidence: the ability to trust yourself with change, uncertainty, disappointment, and even happiness. You'll hear why bracing for future pain doesn't protect you from it, how recovery involves learning to tolerate normal variation rather than trying to keep life perfectly steady, and why confidence is often built by remembering what you've already survived.We also explore the difference between recognizing a helpful “tailwind” and slipping into a restrictive famine mindset, how to treat body weight as information rather than a verdict, and why there is no making up for yesterday—there is only taking care of yourself right now.This week's experiment: choose one emotion you're still learning to handle without eating, restricting, numbing, or escaping, and practice telling yourself, “This is a feeling I'm building confidence with.”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 deeply personal episode, I share my full story — not just how I entered the health and fitness world…but how I discovered the missing piece that changed everything.The Injury That Changed EverythingI take you back to being a teenage athlete — strong, competitive, and deeply connected to my body — until a life-altering moment shifted everything.At just 16 years old, I was in a severe accident that led to emergency back surgery and one devastating message:“You'll never play sports again.”My world became smaller.My body became something to manage… instead of something to trust.The Wake-Up CallIn my early 20s, after a night that left me feeling completely disconnected, I had a moment of truth:“Who have I become?”That question became my turning point.Instead of accepting the story I had been given, I made one simple decision:I signed up for a gym.No plan.No knowledge.No certainty.Just a willingness to begin.Rebuilding Through RepetitionWhat followed wasn't perfection — it was consistency.Copying workoutsShowing up week after weekLearning through doingReconnecting with my body slowlyAnd then something incredible happened:My pain started to disappear.I got off medication.I began running — first 5 minutes… then an hour.A moment that once felt impossible became reality.And in that moment, a new purpose was born:“If I can do this… I need to help others do this too.”The Search for the “Right Way” to EatAs I built my career — studying exercise science, becoming an athletic therapist and osteopath, opening gyms — I became obsessed with one question:What is the right way to eat?What followed was a journey through nearly every diet:Calorie countingLow-fatAtkinsPaleoKetoZonePlant-basedEach backed by science.Each promising results.Each adding another layer of confusion.When Knowledge Turns Into FearWhat started as education slowly became obsession.Food became:Something to controlSomething to label as “good” or “bad”Something tied to my identity and worthAnd behind the scenes, something deeper was happening:Fear.Despite being the “expert”…Despite coaching others…Despite knowing everything about nutrition…My relationship with food was unraveling.From Discipline to BingeingWhat began as a controlled “cheat meal” evolved into something far more intense:Weekend-long binge cyclesEating in secretHiding from clientsFeeling completely out of controlAnd then came the realization that changed everything:“I can't stop.”Not because I didn't know what to do —but because something deeper was driving the behavior.The Missing Piece: The Nervous SystemThis is where everything shifted.I realized:If someone like me — with this much knowledge, discipline, and experience — is struggling…This isn't about food.It's about the nervous system.It's about safety.It's about patterns happening beneath awareness.I also saw the same pattern in the people I was working with:They could follow a plan.They could get results.But the moment the structure disappeared…They went right back to old habits.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!

What if your “diet” had nothing to do with food… and everything to do with what you're surrounded by?In this episode, I expand the definition of diet beyond what's on your plate — and into your environment, your conversations, and even your social media feed.Because every single thing you consume is sending a signal to your body: safety or stress.Your Environment Is Part of Your DietDiet isn't just what I eat.It's what I watch.What I listen to.Who I spend time with.What I scroll.Every input my body receives is interpreted by my nervous system — and it responds accordingly.-Safety → regulation, healing, balance-Fear → cortisol, stress, protection modeI can be doing everything right with food…and still feel stuck…because my environment is keeping my body in a state of fear.Social Media & The Fear LoopI might be nourishing my body with whole foods, tuning into my hunger cues, and doing the work…But then I open my phone —and suddenly I'm being told:-“Don't eat this”-“That food is dangerous”-“This will spike your insulin”-“That will ruin your hormones”And just like that, my body shifts.Not because of the food…but because of the fear.This constant exposure creates confusion, overwhelm, and disconnection from my own body.The First Step Back to SafetyBefore anything else — before food rules, before strategies —my body needs to feel safe.And that begins with:-Stopping restriction-Letting go of control-Tuning back into my body-Choosing addition over subtractionBecause restriction signals scarcity.And scarcity signals danger.Cortisol: The Master HormoneAt the center of everything is cortisol — the hormone that responds to stress.It influences:-Insulin-Ghrelin (hunger)-Leptin (fullness)-Thyroid-And my entire internal environmentSo when my world feels unsafe — whether from food fear, social pressure, or internal dialogue — my body reacts accordingly.This is why healing isn't just about what I eat.It's about what my body believes is happening.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!

In this deeply personal episode of The Breaking Free Podcast, I sit down with my cousin, Josh, to share a story that many people silently relate to, but few openly talk about. From the outside, Josh appeared to be living the dream, playing the sport he loved. Behind closed doors, however, he was battling feelings of being trapped, unhappy, and disconnected from himself. After making the difficult decision to walk away from football, Josh faced one of the hardest chapters of his life. Losing his sense of identity led to binge eating, declining mental health, and questioning his purpose. But this wasn't the end of his story. Josh opens up about how committing to an Ironman 70.3 became more than just a physical challenge, it became a catalyst for rebuilding his confidence, mindset, and direction in life. Together, we explore the importance of vulnerability, changing negative self-talk, building healthier habits, finding gratitude, and asking for help when life feels overwhelming. This conversation is a reminder that your darkest chapter doesn't have to become your final chapter. In this episode: Josh's hidden mental health battle Walking away from football Losing identity and purpose Binge eating and emotional struggles Building resilience through Ironman training Reframing negative self-talk Gratitude and mindset The importance of asking for help Supporting men's mental health Finding purpose after adversity If this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Thank you for listening and watching wherever in the world you are.  Jump on BonCharge and grab yourself some protection  from wifi, 5G, blue/red light and so much more… At the Checkout Use Code “Nath22” to receive 15% off. Connect with Josh Butson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua.butson Connect With Me (Nathan Francis Coach/Mentor)  Substack: https://substack.com/@nathanfrancis Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OSS.Health.Mind Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nath.francis69 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanfrancis222?_t=8iKxXw8R2ee&_r=1 Telegram: https://t.me/nathf94   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanfrancis__/ Email me anytime: nathanselfsabotage@gmail.com The Breaking Free Podcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fHxmfbFZwyZPIcOrjw3Hf?si=q42PtUR4Qeu8SvUuWDMrpw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/breaking-free-podcast/id1657951151 Youtube: https://youtube.com/@nathanfrancis__?si=df69YA7zK-CUeG8-    

What if your struggle with food isn't about willpower at all?If you constantly think about food, battle cravings, or feel trapped in a cycle of emotional eating, binge eating, or overeating, this episode could change the way you see your relationship with food forever.In this episode of Accelerated Health with Sara Banta, I'm joined by Dr. Glenn Livingston, renowned psychologist, bestselling author of Never Binge Again, and expert in food psychology, who reveals why so many people feel powerless around food—and the proven mindset shifts that can help you finally break free.Discover why diets often fail, what really fuels food obsession, and how to stop letting cravings control your life. Whether your goal is weight loss, better health, or simply finding peace with food, you'll gain practical tools you can start using today in this episode.Supplements Featured In This Episode:• Acceleradine® Iodine https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/acceleradine-iodine-supplement • Accelerated Liver Care® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-liver-care• Accelerated Thyroid® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-thyroid-supplement • Accelerated Fast® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-fast-supplementNot sure what food to eat and avoid? This guide is for you.⬇️

I thought I understood why family stress could be so overwhelming—until one recent experience completely shifted my perspective. What I discovered changed not only the way I see my family, but also the way I understand emotional eating. If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for food after a difficult conversation or family gathering, this episode may help you see what’s really going on beneath the surface.

One unplanned food choice can quickly turn into “I already blew it, so I might as well keep going.” In this episode, Georgie explains why eating-because-I-ate urges are a form of pain-relief eating: food is used to escape the guilt, fear, or disappointment caused by the previous eating.You'll learn how to interrupt the loop with a simple response, and why dietary imperfection is a skill worth practising. Georgie also shares practical steps for stopping the escalation without restricting, compensating, or turning one imperfect moment into an entire day of eating.In this episode:Why one off-plan choice can trigger more eatingHow guilt and shame fuel the urgeWhat “damage control” actually meansWhy compensation makes the cycle worseHow to practise dietary imperfectionWhat to do in the moment when “might as well” appearsFor coaching, visit confidenteaters.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.

In this episode, I break down one of the most misunderstood drivers of cravings — insulin — and why what you've been told about sugar, discipline, and willpower is only part of the story.This is where science meets self-awareness.Because once you understand what's actually happening in your body…you stop blaming yourself.Insulin — The Hormone That Keeps You AliveBefore we talk about cravings, we need to understand insulin.Insulin is not the enemy.It's a survival hormone.It's released by the pancreas when your blood sugar rises, and its job is to:→ Store energy so your body can use it laterThat storage happens in two ways:First as glycogen (stored sugar)Then as fat if there's excessWithout insulin, I wouldn't survive.None of us would.What Actually Drives a CravingHere's the truth most people haven't been taught:Cravings are not caused by sugar aloneThey're driven by a rapid DROP in insulinWhen insulin spikes and then crashes, my body reads that as:“We need energy — now.”That's when cravings hit.Not because I lack discipline.But because my body is responding exactly how it's designed to.Why I Might Be Craving Without Eating SugarI could be:Avoiding sweetsChoosing sugar-free optionsDrinking diet sodasUsing stevia or monk fruit…and still experiencing cravings.Why?Because my body responds not just to sugar…but to the taste of sweetness itself.The Anticipation EffectWhen I taste something sweet, my brain signals:“Sugar is coming.”So my body prepares.→ Insulin is released in anticipationEven if there are:Zero caloriesNo actual sugarMy body still reacts.And when insulin drops…

A Weird Binge Eating Behavior No One Wants to Talk About | Ep #708 | The JoLynn Braley Show Original copyrighted content published May 14, 2026 at https://fearlessfatloss.com/podcast/a-weird-binge-eating-behavior-no-one-wants-to-talk-about © 2026-Present JoLynn Braley International LLC

This week on The Diet Obsessed Podcast, I cover a variety of fascinating topics in my regular segments, including:Tai Chi Walking ScamLash Lift Horror StoriesKhloe's Khloud Protein Popcorn ReviewIn this week's podcast review, I review a segment from "The Taylor Strecker Show" when co-host Dr. Wider discussed an almod-mom type situation that came up in her rich Greenwich mom group.The topic is whether kids should have boundries and restrictions imposed around food?  The specific situation came up when a divorced couple argued over the vast differences in food available at mom's versus dad's.  Dad has ZERO food restrictions and loves 1400 calorie milk shakes, Mom is VERY health concious.If these topics interest you, subscribe to Craving More or Craving More VIP Premium Content here and get up to 2 extra episodes per month: linktr.ee/thedietobsessedpodcast.Don't forget to leave a rating and review — it really helps the show grow!Follow along for more on Instagram: @thedietobsessedpodcast | @veronica.santarelliSupport the show

Your binge on sweets may have started before you even ate the chocolate.You craved chocolate, but chose fruit, almonds and a protein bar instead. Now you're full, still unsatisfied and thinking about chocolate even more.In this episode, I explain why avoiding the food you actually want can lead to overeating later and how honouring a craving can help you feel satisfied and move on.You'll learn:Why fullness and satisfaction are differentHow “healthier” substitutes can make food noise louderWhy being overly full can trigger a bingeHow guilt turns eating sweets into an all-or-nothing spiralHow to honour a craving without eating on autopilot

In this episode, I dive into a truth that can completely shift how you experience your emotions: You're not stuck because of your emotions… you're stuck because you've learned to avoid them.Most of us were never taught how to process what we feel. Instead, we learned to distract, numb, or suppress — through food, alcohol, or staying busy.But what if your emotions aren't something to escape… but something to understand?The 4 Core Emotions Driving EverythingAt the root of every feeling are four primary emotions:FearSadnessAngerJoyEven emotions like jealousy or anxiety are combinations of these.The work begins when you ask:“What am I actually feeling underneath this?”Why You Keep Escaping Your EmotionsMost of us were conditioned to avoid discomfort.So when a trigger happens, the pattern becomes:Feel → Escape → RepeatWhether it's food, wine, or distraction… we never learned how to stay with the feeling.What Each Emotion Is Trying to Tell YouFear → AwarenessWhat am I not seeing?Anger → Boundaries & ActionWhere do I need to stand up for myself?Sadness → Endings & New BeginningsWhat is leaving my life… and what is emerging?Joy → Expansion (and sometimes discomfort)Am I allowing myself to fully receive this?The Real ShiftInstead of reacting automatically, I guide you to:PauseGet curiousFeel it in your bodyBreathe into itBecause awareness is what breaks the pattern.Going Deeper: Where It All BeganYour emotional patterns often come from earlier experiences.Ask yourself:When did I first feel this?How old was I?What did I need in that moment?This is where real healing begins.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 watched someone eat one homemade chocolate chip cookie with a cup of tea and then casually move on with their day?Meanwhile, the moment you eat something sweet, it feels like something switches in your brain.You have one cookie, immediately want another and start telling yourself:“I should only have one.”“Why can't I stop?”“I've already messed up.”Before you know it, you've eaten several cookies, feel painfully full and promise yourself you'll do better tomorrow. You might even throw out whatever is left or swear you'll never bake cookies again.But the people who can eat one cookie and move on usually aren't forcing themselves to stop at one.They aren't following a strict rule.Their body and brain simply feel content and satisfied.In this episode, I'm breaking down why putting pressure on yourself to “just have one” can actually make you feel more impulsive around food and what needs to change for stopping to begin feeling natural.You'll learn:Why the rule “I can only have one” can activate your inner rebelHow guilt after a second cookie can turn into an all-or-nothing bingeWhy being ravenously hungry makes it harder to feel satisfiedWhy being overly full can also trigger continued eatingThe difference between eating from a craving and eating from an urgeWhy feeling calm and regulated matters when eating a trigger foodWhy simply keeping trigger foods in the house does not automatically build trustHow your beliefs about a food influence how in control you feel around itHow to begin rebuilding trust with cookies, peanut butter, bread, chocolate, chips, ice cream or another triggering foodI also share client examples of women who are beginning to feel safer around foods they once ate frantically, secretly or straight from the package including peanut butter and bread.You are not broken, and you are not the exception.No matter how many times you've binged on a specific food, your brain can learn a new association with it. You can rebuild trust one experience, and one food at a time.Inside my four-week program, Trust With Trigger Foods, I walk you through the process of rebuilding trust with one specific food.You'll learn how to:Choose the right food to begin withReduce the fear and anxiety surrounding itRewire the beliefs that make you feel out of controlUnderstand when it is supportive to eat the foodCreate a calmer and safer eating experienceUse the same process with other trigger foods in the futureThe goal isn't to force yourself to keep food in the house or allow yourself to eat it whenever you think about it.The goal is to help your brain feel safe enough that you can enjoy the food without automatically spiralling into guilt, overeating or bingeing.JOIN TRUST WITH TRIGGER FOODSCONNECT WITH LORNA:---＞ Instagram @lorna_bingeeatingcoachhttps://www.instagram.com/lorna_bingeeatingcoach/---＞ TikTok @lorna_bingeeatingcoach https://www.tiktok.com/@lorna_bingeeatingcoach

Text us a comment or question!This episode originally aired in February 2022. Diets have gotten a bad rap recently. And it's easy to see why. Research shows that the vast majority of dieters who lose weight gain it all back within 12 months, and sometimes with a little extra as an added bonus. More people than ever before are overweight, and more people than ever before are going on diets. What's going on here? That fact that Americans collectively lose millions of pounds every year would suggest that diets do in fact work. So why are we continually struggling with long term sustainable weight loss? What if diets aren't addressing the real problem? Us humans are complex emotional creatures, and we eat for a wide variety of reasons. We eat when were hungry of course, but we also eat to celebrate holidays and special occasions, when we're out with family and friends. But there's a darker side to why we eat. Many of us unconsciously eat to numb painful emotions and feelings – we eat when we're anxious, sad, depressed, and overwhelmed. Sand eating in this way ultimately brings on more pain, more feelings of shame, humiliation, and guilt – which feeds into a vicious downward spiral. And the best diet in the world isn't going to address the root of this problem. My guest today is Tricia Nelson. Tricia is the internationally acclaimed author of the book “Heal Your Hunger: 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now” and is an emotional eating expert who has helped thousands of people heal their relationships with food. Join us this week as Tricia shares her personal journey of recognizing and overcoming her own emotional eating disorder, why dieting won't help you overcome emotional eating, how to know if you are an emotional eater, and if so, what steps you can take to gain control of your life and your health.   You can connect with Tricia in the following ways:Website: https://www.healyourhunger.com/Heal You Hunger Podcast: https://www.healyourhunger.com/heal-your-hunger-2/Book - Heal Your Hunger: 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1521101108/TedX Talk – Heal Your Hunger – What If Weight Loss Isn't About Food? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVSe2vaxXXMInstagram - @tricianelson_Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HealYourHungerFB Group Secret Sauce to End Emotional Eating - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsaucetoendemotionaleatingAre you and emotional eater quiz - https://www.healyourhunger.com/are-you-an-emotional-eater-or-food-addict/

In this episode, we're talking about pain relief urges: the urge to eat because something hurts and food feels like the fastest way out. That pain might be physical, emotional, or both stacked together — and food may genuinely offer comfort for a little while. But comfort is not the problem. Cost is the question.We'll look at how to tell when food comfort stays low-cost versus when it turns into a high-cost binge, and how to build a wider comfort plan that includes physical care, sensory soothing, connection, movement, expression, and support from other people. Because pain is a normal part of life, but you don't have to meet it with only one tool.This week's experiment: look back over the last seven days and notice what kinds of pain or discomfort showed up most often. If you used food for comfort, ask how much it cost you — then build a lower-cost comfort plan with at least two options, one of which can be food if you feel confident keeping it reasonable.For coaching, visit confidenteaters.com. To support the show, subscribe to the paid version for $5/month, leave a review, or share the podcast with someone who needs it.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

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

What if the reason you keep starting over has nothing to do with your discipline and everything to do with the way you set your goals? In this episode, I break down the subtle moment most people don't even notice, the moment your brain decides the work is done. And it's exactly why results don't last, habits fall off, and you find yourself right back where you started.Why Your Brain Stops Working After You Hit a GoalOur minds are designed to complete tasks.Think about things like:filing your taxesfinishing a projectpublishing something you've been working onThe moment it's done… you stop.And the same thing happens with weight loss.If your goal is “I want to lose 20 pounds”The moment you hit that number, your brain says “We're done.”And that's where the cycle begins again.The Hidden Problem with Outcome-Based GoalsWhen your goals are focused on outcomes, they come with an endpoint.And once that endpoint is reached:your consistency fadesyour habits loosenyour identity doesn't actually changeThis is why results don't last.Because the goal was never designed to.The Shift That Changes Everything: IdentityInstead of focusing on what you want to achieve, I invite you to focus on who you want to become.Instead of “I want to lose 20 pounds”.Shift to “I am becoming the person who lives like someone 20 pounds lighter.”Now your focus shifts to:your daily habitsyour routinesyour energyyour lifestyleAnd that doesn't end.Why I Don't Start with the ScaleThis is why I often ask my clients not to weigh themselves in the beginning.Because the scale creates emotional reactions:When it goes down:“It's working!”“I deserve a reward”When it goes up:“It's not working”“What's the point?”And in both cases, the behavior stays the same.The Dopamine Trap of ProgressThere's another layer most people don't realize.When you:share your progressget complimentshear “you look amazing”You get a dopamine hit.And your brain interprets that as “We already got the reward.”So you unconsciously:slow downreward yourself in ways that don't serve youstop doing what actually created the changeThis Isn't Something You FinishThis work isn't about completing something.There is no finish line.Because real change is:something you livesomething you embodysomething you continueIt's not about hitting a number.It's about becoming someone new.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!

Autopilot urges happen when your brain recognizes a familiar scene and says, “This is when we eat,” or “This goes with food.” These urges can show up as snacking, grazing, emotional eating, or a full binge before you feel like you've really chosen anything.In this episode, we'll look at why certain places, activities, times of day, and transitions can trigger automatic eating patterns. We'll talk about why these urges often appear when we're stressed and want to check out, or when we finally relax and want to stop putting effort into anything.We'll also explore why separating food from entertainment can help you enjoy both more. When eating happens on autopilot, you may consume the food without actually receiving much pleasure or satisfaction from it.This week's experiment: choose one automatic eating script, such as TV and snacks, road trips and candy, or after-dinner sweets. Name the script, ask whether the activity would still be good without the usual snacks in tow, and audition one guardrail — a new choreography, substitute, or environmental change — to help your brain practice a different route.For help with binge eating recovery, visit confidenteaters.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.

In this episode, I'm answering a handful of questions that come up again and again around GLP-1 medications and binge eating. Maybe you're on one right now and still working out what it means for you. Or maybe you're considering starting one and aren't sure what to expect. Either way, I get into what these medications can actually do, what they can't touch, and what it really takes to feel at peace with food, whether you use one or not.What you'll discover:Why a GLP-1 is a tool, but never the only oneWhat these medications can quiet, and what stays underneathWhat determines whether old patterns return when you stopWhat no medication can touch, no matter how much weight changesIf you've ever wondered whether using a GLP-1 means you didn't really do the work, or you're on one and still don't feel at peace with food, this episode is for you.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 Food Freedom Mini Series today. 

Who Are You Really Hiding From?  Have you ever eaten something completely alone? In your car, in a closet, with the door locked, just so nobody would see. And then made sure there was no evidence left behind. If that's you, I want you to know you are so not alone. In this episode, I'm joined by Amber Abila, a binge eating coach and host of the Become a Confident Eater podcast. Amber spent years in her own cycle of restriction and bingeing before she found her way out, and now she helps women understand what their body has actually been trying to tell them this whole time. We talk about why certain foods feel impossible to resist, why even "eating a little healthier" can backfire, and the real reason so many of us hide what we eat. This isn't about willpower. It's about understanding your own body again. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why your brain treats some cravings like an emergency How restriction can quietly set off a binge, even when it doesn't look extreme Why food companies can make a flavor without the nutrition that flavor used to promise The real reason so many women eat in secret A few small ways to start trusting your hunger again Key Takeaway Binge eating is not a character flaw and it is not a willpower problem. It's a habit your brain built to respond to restriction and to a food system that learned how to imitate nutrition without delivering it. The secrecy that comes with it doesn't protect you from judgment. It just means you're the only one judging. The work isn't punishing your body into behaving. It's learning to trust it again. Listen If You've Ever Thought… "Why can't I just be normal around food?" "I'm so tired of thinking about food all the time." "I ate that completely alone so no one would know." "Something must be wrong with me." "I know what to do, so why can't I just do it?"   Learn More About Amber Abila Get instant access to Amber's guided audio to “Stop a Binge Before it Starts” ⁠HERE⁠! https://www.theconfidenteater.org/urge-guest Podcast:  https://www.theconfidenteater.org/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theconfidenteater_/ Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@amberabila Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/amber.abila.77/ Free Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/532434625387487/?mibextid=c7yyfP Want More? If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to subscribe to The Confident Body Podcast. Every week we talk about the mental and emotional side of weight loss, the part that diets never cover. We cover things like sustainable weight loss, emotional eating, self-trust around food, and how to break free from diet rules that have never worked long term. Because the goal isn't just to lose the weight. It's to become someone who knows how to keep it off and feel good while doing it. Leave a review if this episode helped you. It only takes thirty seconds and it helps other women find the show.   Get the book my new book LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss Check out my new Substack page! You'll get bonus articles, inspiration, and wisdom. Plus some extra goodies I've got rolled up my sleeve. Check it out at: https://substack.com/@coachlizziemerritt   PS: Ever had that moment when you just WANT it?  Your brain doesn't care if you're hungry. It just tastes SO good and you just want it.  If that's you, then download the guide I JUST WANT IT. IT TASTES SO GOOD at: confidentbody.coach/wantit   Also, check out my first book: You Are A Miracle 

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  

Binge eating vs emotional eating. They often get thrown around like they're the same thing, but they're not.And confusing these two can lead you to the wrong solution.If you're treating a binge eating pattern like simple emotional eating one, you'll keep spinning your wheels.So today you'll learn…- What exactly does binge eating and emotional eating mean?- Is emotional eating the same as binge eating and what's the difference between the two?- Are there any similarities in the solution to binge eating or emotional eating?

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!

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!

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.

+++ Weitere Infos zu mir und meinen Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/stahlaberherzlich.podcast +++ Kilian ist seit seiner Jugend übergewichtig. Daraus wurde Binge-Eating, daraus wurden Depressionen, und irgendwo dazwischen sitzt eine Stimme in seinem Kopf, die ihm sagt, er sei nicht gut genug. Eine Stimme, die er inzwischen kennt: es ist die seiner Großmutter. Als Kind war Kilian das einzige von acht Enkelkindern, das sie nicht mochte. Sie schikanierte ihn, sperrte ihn ein, bestritt es danach. Und niemand glaubte ihm. Was damals als Einsamkeit und Unsicherheit begann, hat sich tief ins Innere gefressen: als innerer Kritiker, als Selbsthass, als Teufelskreis aus Frust und Essen und noch mehr Frust. Steffi arbeitet mit ihm daran, diesen Kritiker nicht als seine eigene Stimme zu verstehen, sondern als Echo aus einer längst vergangenen Zeit. Und was es braucht, um endlich aufzuhören, gegen sich selbst zu kämpfen, zeigt diese Folge. +++ Weitere Infos zu Steffi und ihren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/stahlaberherzlich.podcast +++ Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von Julep Media: sales@julep.de Wir verarbeiten im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot unserer Podcasts Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, melden Sie sich hier: datenschutz@julep.de

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!

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!

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.

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

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.