Podcasts about Disordered eating

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.

A conversation about the emerging potential of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, in addressing eating disorders—a psychiatric area marked by persistent treatment challenges. This Salon dives into groundbreaking research showing how psychedelics disrupt entrenched thought patterns, ease cognitive rigidity, and foster self-compassion and emotional reconnection. April Pride and invited experts will discuss the limitations of current treatments and how psychedelic therapies could offer new hope. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how psychedelic-assisted therapy might revolutionize the path to healing for those struggling with disordered eating. Dr. Amanda Downey is a pediatrician and psychiatrist who cares for adolescents and young adults with eating disorders. She works with patients and their families to develop a treatment plan that honors their unique strengths and challenges. Through education, advocacy, and research, she strives to dismantle the systems that increase risk for eating disorders and improve evidence-based eating disorder treatments. She is the assistant medical director of the UCSF Eating Disorders Program and a member of the UCSF Translational Psychedelic Research Program (TrPR). Psychedelic Salon: Cultivating Conscious Connections Join Seattle-based psychedelics educator and podcast host April Pride in a dynamic series co-produced with Town Hall Seattle. Psychedelic Salon explores the transformative potential of psychedelic medicines through engaging conversations, expert panels, and interactive community discussions. Rooted in scientific evidence, each event highlights unique themes—including grief, seniors, menopause, and more—emphasizing their role in mental health, spiritual growth, and personal optimization. Designed to be inclusive and insightful, this series invites attendees of all backgrounds to discover how psychedelics can foster profound connections, healing, and well-being. About April Pride April Pride is a Seattle-based creative entrepreneur and harm reduction advocate with over two decades of experience building brands at the intersection of lifestyle, cannabis, psychedelics, and women's health. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Vice, and The Guardian. April is the founder of SetSet, the world's first clinician-approved woman-focused platform for safe, accessible psychedelic integration.

This is actually a pretty wild story. During my first year in my PhD, a woman reached out to me through the contact form on my website and was like, "Hey, we're doing similar work! I would love to connect." I starred the email as something I needed to follow up on and then it got completely buried in my inbox. Then, several months later, one of my teachers emailed me and said, "Did you see this dissertation defense coming up? It is on binge eating." I immediately marked it in my calendar as something I had to attend. I arrived at the Zoom dissertation defense and as soon as I see this woman's name I was like, "Why is this person's name sound so familiar?" I sneak off into my inbox and look up her name and lo and behold, it was the same person who emailed me a few months prior. Honestly, I initially felt mortified I had not followed up with her sooner, but I immediately emailed her after the defense was over. We scheduled a Zoom chat and it was amazing how much we had in common. We come from a similar lens that binge eating recovery needs a body-based approach. It is the body and experiencing it internally and externally that is missing from most recovery modalities. In this week's episode, I chat with Dr. Kristina Dobyns, PhD, MA, Registered Somatic Movement Therapist, certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and certified Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention facilitator, about: What worked and didn't work in Kristina's binge eating recovery journeyWhat she discovered in her research on binge eatingThe importance of building somatic awareness and interoceptionThe role of sensory strategiesUtilizing nutrition as a part of binge eating recoveryChallenging conventional recovery approachesYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode ​here​: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/body-based-strategies-for-binge-eatingYou're about to receive some game changing binge eating recovery strategies and I hope it feels helpful!With Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Kristina here: Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.comYoutube: www.BeyondBingeEating.com/@BeyondBingeEatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/Support the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportAll affiliate links: https://www.stephaniemara.com/resourcesReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPlSpecial thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. www.bensou...

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.

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.

Serena Musick shares her powerful journey from disordered eating, parosmia, and chronic struggle to full healing through the carnivore lifestyle. She opens up about recovery, family, faith, and how a $50 farmers‑market experiment became Purely Tallow — a thriving, animal‑based skincare brand built with her kids. A story of resilience, nourishment, and creating a life you love.

In this episode of The Body Grievers® Club, Bri joins therapist/social worker Monica Freudenreich to discuss eating disorders versus disordered eating, emphasizing that most people with eating disorders often go unrecognized or dismissed by providers who lack specialized training and may be influenced by diet culture trends. They describe how diagnostic labels can shift, how insurance and treatment systems affect care, and why focusing on functioning and quality of life matters more than whether someone meets a specific DSM threshold. They critique applying abstinence-based addiction models to food, highlight how "health" is often reduced to weight, and explore the roles of rest, connection, joy, and reducing shame in healing. They also preview an upcoming master class for providers and individuals on assessment, blind spots, body image, and practical strategies. 04:18 Recognizing Disordered Eating 06:58 Monica's ED Work Journey 09:55 Bri's ED Center Reality 12:41 Provider Dissonance Dieting 18:57 Labels Don't Matter 25:42 Healing Inside Diet Culture 35:36 Rest as Radical Health 37:25 Rethinking Addiction and Connection 38:54 Comfort Coping Without Shame 47:55 Rejecting Diet Culture 50:18 About the Masterclass   EPISODE RESOURCES: Join our upcoming masterclass: Eating Disorder vs. Disordered Eating Johann Hari: Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY9DcIMGxMs  Episode 37: Rest Feels Unsafe Get on the waitlist for Body Image Bootcamp for providers at https://bodyimagewithbri.mykajabi.com/bootcamp-waitlist-2025    WANT MORE OF MONICA FREUDENREICH? https://www.monicafreudenreich.com/    WANT MORE OF BRI? *Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri
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Kate Zigrang is an advocate, entrepreneur, impact investor, and the founder of Viva Voce — a size-inclusive fashion marketplace and community rooted in body justice. But before we get to what she's built, we go back to where it all started.In this first part of a two-episode conversation, Kate takes us through her personal history with her body — from watching her mom navigate the world in a larger body and absorbing the shame that surrounded her, to puberty changing her own body in ways she wasn't prepared for, to a disordered relationship with food that developed in her late teens and went unnamed for years. We also get into her OCD diagnosis at 31 — more than a decade after onset — and what it meant to finally have language for what her brain had been doing all along.This is a conversation about the things diet culture teaches us before we're old enough to question them, and what it actually takes to unlearn them.We talk about:*Growing up watching her mom be treated as a problem to be fixed, and inheriting that shame before she had words for it*How her body changed at puberty while she was already carrying that inherited weight*The food rules in her home growing up, the restriction and binge cycle they created, and how it planted seeds for a disordered relationship with food*Moving away from home at 21, marriage, pregnancy, and her body changing again in ways that felt out of her control*The wellness journey — naturopathic doctors, juice cleanses, a month-long juice fast, and crying in the shower*Getting an OCD diagnosis at 31 and finally understanding what her brain had been doing since she was a teenager*A doctor who told her, simply, that she was healthy — and how much that cracked open*Finding Maintenance Phase, Aubrey Gordon, and Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings, and what it meant to finally have the research match what she'd livedFind Kate and Viva Voce at vivavoce.live and on Instagram @vivavoce.live.Books mentioned: What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon; Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina StringsGet 40% off of your Hungryroot order with code abbie40Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Substack for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe Apply for Abbie's Group Membership:Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-groupFind the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcastFind Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellnessPodcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroyPodcast Editing by Brian WaltersThis podcast is ad-free and support comes from your support on Substack. Subscribe HERE. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

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.

How did we go from prophet to profit with Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Deepak Chopra... one by one, the curtain got lifted?  And we're left asking: who do we actually trust? Religious ethicist Dr. Liz Bucar has spent 25 years studying exactly that question. Her answers will surprise you. What you'll learn in this episode: Why the guru era is collapsing and what a good teacher actually looks like versus a predatory one The hidden Orientalism behind Deepak Chopra and Jay Shetty's appeal — and the latent racism nobody's talking about How a 19th century minister literally named after the Graham cracker gave us our food guilt Why a single question from a tarot card reader reversed years of orthorexia when therapy and church couldn't touch it What happened when a straight-edge religious studies professor did ayahuasca three times a day for three days in an Oregon yurt — and what it broke open about death, grief, and living well What sangha means and why real community requires you to be inconvenienced Prefer to watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/5kXU5Cf2heE Resources & Links: ORDER Beyond Wellness book: https://amzn.to/4wQJypx Liz's website: https://www.lizbucar.com/books Liz's Substack (Religion, Reimagined): https://lizbucar.substack.com/ Liz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizbucar/ Liz on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizbucar Work with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro: Prophet to profit. The guru era is over. 02:25 — Welcome Dr. Liz Bucar 03:25 — Is the guru era over? Jay Shetty, Deepak Chopra, and what cracked 07:35 — The halo effect: how platform-built gurus get their power 09:23 — Red flags of a bad spiritual teacher 10:57 — What a good teacher actually looks like 11:47 — The Orientalism and latent racism behind the wellness guru industry 13:43 — What is wellness — and why it's too low of a bar 15:05 — Women, optimization, and the anemic version of human life we've been sold 16:22 — What if dying well is part of living well? 17:56 — What a "none" borrows from religion without belonging to it 21:21 — Religion's PR problem and who's controlling the narrative 24:01 — Safety, belonging, and the search for somewhere to land 25:24 — Disordered eating, orthorexia, and the tarot reading that reversed it 30:01 — How bad theology gave us food moralizing (the Graham cracker guy) 34:26 — Ayahuasca: the plan Liz did NOT have 36:58 — Santo Daime, the sacrament of Daime, and a legal ayahuasca church in the US 39:12 — Why the religious container was everything 41:53 — Confronting her father's death in an Oregon yurt 43:18 — Death doulas, dying well, and the epiphany that changed everything 44:01 — Sangha: what community actually means 45:23 — Hope vs. optimism — and why the difference matters right now 48:20 — Rage has good intel. Embrace the ugly parts. 49:05 — Why individualism has done us dirty 50:33 — Biohacking, hustle culture, and inviting friction back in 51:06 — Real community requires showing up, not just extracting 52:46 — Where to find Liz and preorder Beyond Wellness Allison's Offer: Schedule a free podcast clarity call: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

In this episode of Recover to Flourish, I'm talking about an eating disorder behaviour that is rarely spoken about openly: chewing and spitting. This is something that can bring a huge amount of shame, secrecy, and isolation, yet so many people struggle with it behind closed doors.I explore what chewing and spitting actually is, why it can become so addictive and compulsive, the physical and psychological impact it can have, and why it often keeps people stuck in the eating disorder cycle. I also talk honestly about the emotions underneath the behaviour, the role of restriction, and what recovery can look like if this is something you're dealing with.If you've ever felt alone in this behaviour, I hope this episode helps you feel seen and understood.Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.comAbbie sits down with Dana Colthart, LCSW, a therapist specializing in OCD and eating disorders, to explore one of the most under-diagnosed and misunderstood overlaps in mental health. From intrusive thoughts to diet culture to why you can't logic your way into recovery, this conversation explores what's truly driving our fears, our coping strategies, and the compulsions holding us back.The first part of this episode is free for everyone. Paid subscribers can hear the entire conversation. You can upgrade here: https://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribeIn this episode:* Why OCD is so much more than hand-washing and organization — and what it actually looks like* The key difference between OCD and generalized anxiety disorder, and why misdiagnosis is so common* How the OCD cycle works: the obsession, the compulsion, the temporary relief, and why that relief is the trap* What reassurance-seeking is, why it counts as a compulsion, and how it shows up in relationships with food and body image* Pure-O OCD — when the compulsions are entirely mental, and why this goes undiagnosed so often* Taboo and shameful intrusive thoughts: why the people most disturbed by a thought are almost never the ones who'd act on it* What ego-dystonic versus ego-syntonic means, and why that distinction matters in disentangling OCD from eating disorders* How diet culture functions like a mass OCD delivery system — rules, rituals, fear, and relief that never quite arrives* Why clinicians treating eating disorders are often the only voice in a client's life saying “you don't have to do this” — and how hard that is* The particular cruelty of food and body-related intrusive thoughts in a world that confirms them everywhere* How OCD and eating disorders mimic each other, overlap, and take turns — and what that seesaw can look like in recovery* What ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) actually is and why the discomfort is the point* Why your brain watches your actions, not your words — and what that means for recovery* The systemic piece: how disordered behaviors get praised in some bodies and diagnosed in others* What to do if you're recognizing yourself in this episode but aren't ready to call a therapist yetAbout Dana: Dana Colthart, LCSW, is the clinical director of Clear Light Therapy, a boutique practice based in Englewood, New Jersey. She provides evidence based treatment for OCD, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders, blending Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and integrative mind body approaches. Dana is also a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Substack for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe Apply for Abbie's Group Membership:Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-groupFind the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcastFind Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellnessPodcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroyPodcast Editing by Brian WaltersThis podcast is ad-free and support comes from your support on Substack. Subscribe HERE.

New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.Show Notes: In this episode, Georgie gives you a practical “urge map” to answer the question that matters in real life: what kind of urge is this? Because the same pantry moment can come from very different mechanisms—and if you use the wrong tool, it's easy to assume you “did it wrong” when you were simply solving the wrong problem. The core skill is matching the tool to the mechanism.You'll learn five common urge types and what each one actually needs: the Low-Fuel urge (under-fueling—food that counts), the Depletion urge (low capacity—less load and a soft landing), the Pain Relief urge (emotional or physical discomfort—soothing and often connection), the Scarcity/Rebellion urge (restriction and “I can't” energy—a believable yes and permission with structure), and the Autopilot urge (cue chains—pattern interruption, not self-criticism). You'll also get a quick five-question check-in to identify what's driving the urge in the moment, plus concrete examples of “permission with structure” and simple ways to break an evening cue chain.Try this week: Pick your most common urge type and run one experiment for seven days—data, not a test. (Afternoon anchor snack; a 10-minute downshift after dinner; a two-word feeling label + one moment of contact; a planned “yes” with structure; or breaking one link in your autopilot routine.)Coming next: Why urges can feel so persuasive even when the eating isn't that enjoyable—wanting vs liking.

Intuitive eating is a fantastic framework but that does not mean it's the strategy you want to use to heal your disordered eating or eating disorder. In this episode we will talk about why intuitive eating isn't the best strategy for healing and what to do instead. Mentioned: Free Training - Why You Still Think about Food & How to Stop it Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community Food Noise Quiz Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests

New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.Show Notes: An Urge Is Not an Order: What Urges Are (and What They Aren't) (The Urge Proof Life — Episode 1)Urges can feel like an emergency—like the outcome is already decided before you even start. In this season opener, Georgie reframes urges as signals, not commands, and explains why urges get so loud when pressure rises and capacity drops. You'll learn why the goal isn't to eliminate urges, but to keep them from escalating.This episode also tackles a common trap: the belief that you have to binge to make an urge go away. In reality, urges can rise, peak, and pass without a binge—and bingeing often creates more urges by reinforcing the relief loop and adding extra pressure afterward (shame, fear, compensation thoughts, and scarcity). You'll also learn what fuels escalation in the moment—panic language, negotiating, future-tripping, shame/secrecy, and all-or-nothing thinking—and how to step out of that spiral.You'll get a simple four-step “first move” for any urge: label it (“signal, not order”), use neutral language (“uncomfortable, not dangerous”), take a small pause to restore choice, and ask what the urge is actually asking for (food, rest, relief, connection, or predictability).Try this week: Catch and label three urges. Don't make it a test of whether you eat—just reduce escalation by 10% and treat it as data, not a verdict.Coming next: Episode 2 builds your Urge Map—how to identify what kind of urge you're having and match the tool to the mechanism.

It seems like wellness influencers are everywhere these days: often touting diet and exercise habits, alongside a certain aesthetic, as the pathway to health and self-optimization. But what happens when this cultural trend gets conflated with Christian ideas, or as Kelsey McGinnis says it, when such ideas get “faith washed”?  Kelsey Kramer McGinnis is a writer, musicologist, and the co-author of The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Failed a Generation of Evangelicals. Kelsey is also a regular contributor to Christianity Today, where she reports on worship practices, the music industry, and church culture. She also teaches music, theology, and social justice as a lecturer at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa.In my time with Kelsey, she shares research from her upcoming book, including what Christian diet and wellness culture is, its history, and how it can become problematic. We also discuss the rising prevalence of the fixation on ‘healthy eating,' how certain Christian subcultures have adopted this trend, and when such a fixation might not be so healthy.This is such an important episode. I can't wait for you to listen.Buy Melissa L. Johnson's book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, here. Learn more about Impossible Beauty and join the community here.

The Urge Proof Life — Season Trailer A practical season on urges: how to identify what kind of urge you're having and match the tool to the mechanism, with one small weekly experiment in every episode. Want extra support? Join All Access (real-life coaching sessions, shared with permission): georgiefear.com/podcast Want to work with me? ConfidentEaters.comNew to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-here Pick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.Show Notes: What happens when things are finally going better… and your brain decides that means it must be fake?In this coaching excerpt, Sarah names a fear I hear all the time: “Am I doing well… or am I just performing because someone's watching?” We talk about why progress can feel suspicious, how “imposter/cheat” stories keep the bar moving, and why support + accountability don't invalidate your recovery — they're often part of how it sticks.If you've ever discounted your own improvement or waited for the other shoe to drop, this one will make a lot of sense.In this clip, we cover:The “fraud” fear: I'm doing better, so it must not be real (and why that's such a common reflex)How your brain explains success away (“It was an easy month,” “It doesn't count,” “I'm just performing”)Accountability as a legitimate tool — not proof you're faking itWhy motivation is almost never purely “for me” or “for someone else” (it's usually both)Letting “relief” be relief without turning it into a new perfection contractUsing evidence (as weeks build into months) to build trust in real changeTimestamp highlights0:05 — “Am I doing well or am I performing for Georgie?”1:10 — What “faking it” would actually mean (and what it doesn't)2:00 — Why external support helps humans succeed (and it's allowed)3:10 — How accountability often becomes self-accountability over time5:20 — The fear of believing it's getting easier6:35 — The “who do you think you are?” voice + why pride can feel unsafe8:10 — “Kicking the tires” on recovery through real-life stressors8:45 — “I had an angry piece of toast this week.” (and what happens next)Takeaway to tryIf your brain is insisting your progress “doesn't count,” ask:  What's the evidence in front of me — in my actions, not my feelings? Weeks and months of behavior change are data. You're allowed to trust data.Coaching/support: georgiefear@gmail.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.This Is Treatable (From Distress to Stability — Part 12, Season Finale)In the final episode of this season, Georgie names what many people quietly doubt: this is treatable. Not because it's quick or simple, but because binge eating and emotional eating aren't random or a personal flaw—they're understandable system responses to pressure, depletion, and the search for relief. This episode reframes what real progress looks like: not dramatic turning points, but quieter shifts—more time between binges, shorter spirals, urges that don't hijack you the same way, and hard days met with steadiness instead of punishment. You'll hear a new definition of progress (“what happened next?” and “did I reduce pressure anywhere?”), a compassionate way to understand setbacks as data (pressure exceeded capacity), and a framework for moving from self-surveillance to self-understanding. If you take one thing from this finale, let it be this: you're not failing—you're learning a pattern that responds to understanding, steadiness, and support. You're allowed to keep learning at your own pace, and you don't have to do it alone. 

In this episode, we turn the conversation inward as we talk about disordered eating, body image, and the often-overlooked ways ministry leaders can neglect their own well-being while caring for others. Dave Wiedis sits down with co-host Laura Yoder—licensed professional counselor, registered dietitian, wellness coach, and spiritual director—to explore how unhealthy patterns with food and our bodies form, and what true healing can look like.Through both personal story and professional insight, Laura unpacks the deeper emotional and spiritual roots of disordered eating, the unique pressures leaders face, and how self-rejection can quietly take hold. This conversation offers a hopeful vision of freedom—inviting leaders to rediscover their worth, care for their whole selves, and cultivate a healthier, more grace-filled relationship with food, their bodies, and God.Resources: When Food is Love by Geneen Roth Feeding the Hungry Heart by Geneen Roth You Are the Beloved by Henri Nouwen Spiritually Healthy Leader: Finding Freedom from Self-Sabotage by Dave Wiedis "How to Process Your Emotions to Revitalize Intimacy with Jesus: An Interview with Dave Wiedis" ServingLeaders Podcast

The term "self-harm" is an umbrella term, encompassing a broad range of behaviors, under which is included substance abuse and misuse, suicide, nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), and even eating disorders. In this episode, Dr. Katie Gordon, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Fargo, North Dakota, discusses the prevalence of self-injury among individuals with eating disorders and the prevalence of eating disorders among those who self-injure. She explains the relationship between the two behaviors, including common risk factors.  You can purchase Dr. Gordon's book The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook: CBT Skills to Reduce Emotional Pain, Increase Hope, and Prevent Suicide on Amazon here.  Below are links to some of Dr. Gordon's research as well as resources referenced in this episode: Kiekens, G., & Claes, L. (2020). Non-suicidal self-injury and eating disordered behaviors: An update on what we do and do not know. Current Psychiatry Reports, 22(68). Fox, K. R., Wang, S. B., Boccagno, C., Haynos, A. F., Kleiman, E., & Hooley, J. M. (2019). Comparing self-harming intentions underlying eating disordered behaviors and NSSI: Evidence that distinctions are less clear than assumed. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 52(5), 564-575. Smith, A. R., et al. (2013). Exercise caution: Over-exercise is associated with suicidality among individuals with disordered eating. Psychiatry Research, 206(2-3), 246-255. Gordon, K. H., Perez, M., & Joiner, T. E. (2002). The impact of racial stereotypes on eating disorder recognition. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 32(2), 219-224. Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter (@ITripleS). The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #5 by Feedspot in their "Best 20 Clinical Psychology Podcasts" and by Welp Magazine in their "20 Best Injury Podcasts."

New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.The morning after a hard night of eating can feel heavy—physically and mentally—and it's easy for your brain to start reaching for a “fix”: skipping meals, tightening rules, stepping on the scale, promising to be “very good” today. In this episode, Georgie explains why compensation usually turns into overcompensation, and how that swing adds more pressure to an already unsettled system—making another binge more likely. Instead, this episode lays out a stabilizing approach: listen to your body, return to regular meals, and treat the aftermath with steadiness rather than correction. You'll hear a simple framework for “the morning after” that starts with body stabilization (predictable nourishment, hydration, sleep, gentle care), then mental stabilization (language that keeps choice online—“pressure exceeded capacity” instead of “I blew it”), and finally emotional stabilization (safety and connection instead of shame and isolation). Try this: After a hard eating episode, do nothing dramatic. Eat your next meal, drink water, rest, and get curious about what increased pressure—not how to redeem yourself.

Eating healthy after a cancer diagnosis is a common goal, but can you go too far? Karolyn talks with cancer and nutrition expert Conner Middelmann a Certified Nutrition Professional. Some studies indicate that people diagnosed with cancer are at risk of developing a disordered eating pattern characterized by an obsessive preoccupation with healthy eating and a fixation on food purity. Conner will discuss how to avoid and identify this extreme eating pattern and provide strategies to address it.Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.This episode is about the moment before things fully blow up—not the binge itself, and not the morning-after panic, but the point where you start to feel… off. When your schedule changes (weekends, travel, illness, late nights, company), the day can lose its scaffolding and pressure quietly accumulates until eating starts to feel urgent and chaotic. You'll learn why “anchors” matter—regular meals, transitions, and small rhythms that reduce uncertainty—and what to do when those anchors disappear. The core tool is helping the day “land” more gently: creating one clear pause where forward motion stops, nothing urgent is required, and choice can come back online. You'll also hear practical examples of what that landing looks like (sitting down to eat, plating food, taking five quiet minutes, changing clothes to mark a transition, deciding when the day is done) and how to use as many small pauses as you need—because staying steady on a disrupted day isn't about discipline, it's about responsiveness. Try this week: On the first day you notice the slide starting, don't try to “reset perfectly.” Choose one small anchor and one landing pause, and treat it as support—not a test. 

About Haley Smith: Haley's mission is to empower women overlooked by the traditional healthcare system with body literacy and personalized functional fertility support that works. By understanding your menstrual cycle as a health assessment tool and combining it with top of the line functional lab work, Haley has helped hundreds of women find their answers to sub-fertility and carry healthy pregnancies to term. Haley is a Functional Nutritionist and FAM Certified with a Master's Degree in Nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine. Connect with Haley: The Holistic Fertility Clinic —  Haley on Instagram and TikTok — @haleysmith.hfc  Book a Free Discovery Call with Haley —      Thank you so much for being here. This podcast exists because of the women who show up for these conversations and keep coming back. It genuinely means everything.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and you could win a free mini consult with Cody. Each month one reviewer is chosen at random. It takes about a minute and it helps Create the Space reach the women who need it most. Connect with Cody: Instagram: @spacewithcody Website: spacewithcody.com Free Resource: Ready to shift the energy of your home? Start here with Five Shifts to Improve the Energy of Your Home, a free guide from Cody. Work with Cody: Explore ways to work together at spacewithcody.com© Create the Space with Cody Maher. All rights reserved.

After turning 60, Deb Benfield began questioning societal messages around aging, vitality, and beauty, and quickly realized how many resources still centered weight loss and youth as ultimate goals. In response, she created what she couldn't find: a framework for nourishing the body that honors inner wisdom, prioritizes quality of life, and embraces the full spectrum of aging.Deb Benfield, M.Ed., RDN, LDN, RYT is a Nutrition Therapist, Registered Dietitian, and Body Image Coach with 40 years of experience helping people heal their relationship with food, movement, and their bodies.In my time with Deb, we discuss her book, Unapologetic Aging: How to Mend and Nourish Your Relationship with Your Body. Specifically, she discusses harmful trends and limiting beliefs regarding ageism, diet and wellness culture, and body shame. She also shares recommendations for caring for our bodies in in this important life stage and reminds us that midlife and beyond holds the opportunity to emerge as your most authentic self.  Buy Melissa L. Johnson's book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, here. Learn more about Impossible Beauty and join the community here.

With the rise of weight loss injections and the return of skinny culture, it feels like we’re moving backwards in the body positivity movement, right? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis unpacks what these weight loss injections actually are, how we can start to reframe the idea of the “ideal body,” and the signs that this shift might be taking a toll on your mental—and physical—health. You'll also learn: What these weight loss injections actually are The signs of disordered eating & the different types of eating disorders How to start building a healthier relationship with your body How to navigate the negative body conversations you see on social media Watch the podcast on YouTube here. If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support. Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy! CREDITS: Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perfectionism is a trait that our society often praises, but when it comes to your relationship with food, it might be the very thing keeping you stuck. In this episode, we dive into the research connecting clinical perfectionism with binge eating and purging behaviors.We discuss how all-or-nothing thinking and rigid food rules create an illusion of control that inevitably leads to distress. More importantly, we explore how perfectionism actively blocks recovery by turning healing into just another strict diet you can "fail" at. Learn how embracing imperfection is the key to progress, along with three actionable tips to challenge the "perfect" standard. @01:59.17 The research linking perfectionistic concerns to disordered eating@05:50.24 Common signs of perfectionism in your daily eating habits (like all-or-nothing thinking)@07:50.44 Why treating recovery like a diet prevents true healing@12:09.13 3 tips to overcome perfectionism and build a flexible relationship with foodI am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.Need support?If you're struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food.Book a retreat call HEREVisit the retreat website HERE FREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool] To access more of my courses use this:https://stan.store/mindfoodstephDo you have any questions? Ask Steph here. Social media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dance educators, this one's for you. In this episode, we share five actionable ways to reduce the risk of disordered eating in your studio.Learn how to:✅ Foster a fueling-friendly, body-positive environment✅ Support dancers with inclusive language and flexible food conversations✅ Build a culture that prioritizes nourishment and body trust

Fasting is becoming popular again in both wellness and Christian spaces—but is it actually healthy for everyone? In this episode, we break down the difference between biblical fasting and diet culture, and have an honest conversation about whether fasting is wise if you've struggled with disordered eating. This episode will help you approach fasting with discernment, wisdom, and a focus on your heart—not just habits.

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 can hold it together all day—and then feel like everything falls apart at night—this episode is for you.Nighttime bingeing isn't a character flaw. It's usually what happens when pressure exceeds capacity at the end of the day. In this episode, Georgie breaks down the most common drivers of nighttime binges (and why they often stack), then gives you a practical “match the tool to the mechanism” menu so you can experiment with small changes that actually shift your evenings.In this episode, we cover:Why nighttime bingeing is rarely about willpower—and more often about stateThe 4 most common drivers of nighttime bingesA simple in-the-moment check-in to identify what's driving tonight's urgeA “Solutions Menu” with experiments you can try this week—without turning it into a new perfection projectA quick script for when you catch yourself in the pantry on autopilot

Is eliminating sugar a symptom of an eating disorder, or is it the key to ultimate food freedom?In this episode of the Kick Sugar Coach podcast, Florence sits down with Toronto-based psychotherapist Brian Maummel to untangle the complex intersection of food addiction, binge eating, and weight management. Drawing from his own lived experience with exercise bulimia and binge eating, as well as his deep clinical expertise, Brian breaks down why the popular "all foods fit" model simply doesn't work for everyone—and why choosing an abstinence model might be the most self-loving decision you can make.Tune in to discover:The "All Foods Fit" Trap: Why traditional binge-eating recovery advice often fails people on the food addiction spectrum.The Trigger Food Test: A practical framework (3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months) to identify the foods causing your cravings and quiet your mental "food noise."Healing the Root: Why addressing low self-esteem and body shame must happen if you want to find lasting peace with food.Brian's 1-Year Milestone: How going completely sugar-free erased Brian's chronic back pain and transformed his mental clarity.If you are tired of the restrict-and-binge cycle and want to learn how to nurture a positive, sustainable relationship with food and your body, this episode is for you.Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Support the showFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Episode 82 of Body Justice Podcast is a follow up conversation with Deb Benfield, a registered dietitian and author of Aging Body Liberation, about the intersection of diet culture and ageism; as well as the covert ways disordered eating is becoming embedded into policy in the U.S. We discuss our thoughts on: ultra-processed foods, seed oils, longevity medication and more.More about Deb:Deb Benfield, M.Ed., RDN, LDN, RYT, is a Registered Dietitian, nutrition therapist, and body image coach with 40 years of experience helping people heal their relationship with food, movement, and their bodies. Her work sits at the intersection of anti-ageism, body liberation, and trauma-informed care, offering a radically compassionate alternative to anti-aging, diet, and wellness culture, especially for those in midlife and beyond.After turning 60, Deb began questioning the dominant narratives around aging, vitality, and beauty—and quickly realized how many resources still centered weight loss and youthful appearance as ultimate goals. In response, she created what she couldn't find: a framework for nourishing the body that honors inner wisdom, prioritizes quality of life, and embraces the full spectrum of aging.She's the author of Unapologetic Aging: How to Mend and Nourish Your Relationship with Your Body and offers individual and group coaching to help others age unapologetically—on their own terms.Disclaimer: this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a replacement for individual therapy or medical advice. As always, you can find the host of this podcast, Allyson, on her website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@bodyjustice.therapist.⁠⁠⁠Educational resources mentioned:Maintenance Phase- Ultra Processed Foods EpisodesEmily Oster- Seed OilsEmily Oster- Microplastics

New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.Show Notes: As things start to feel steadier, a new fear often shows up: If I'm not white-knuckling this, am I doing enough? In this episode, we talk about why calm can feel unfamiliar when effort has been your survival strategy—and how real recovery looks more like stabilization than intensity.We'll break down what stability actually means (predictability, not perfection), why stability lowers urges and reduces escalation, and why many people fear stability because it can feel like “losing control.” You'll learn the three pillars that support steadiness—consistent nourishment, predictable rhythm, and humanizing your standards—plus a practical reframe: choose the simplest support plan you can repeat most days, the one that's “crappy-day proof.”

Abbie is joined by adolescent medicine specialist Dr. Lauren Hartman to talk about what it really means to care for kids in a culture obsessed with shrinking them.They explore the rise in eating disorders among younger children, the sneaky evolution of diet culture into “wellness,” and the complicated, high-stakes reality of GLP-1 medications in adolescence. At its heart, this conversation is about protecting kids from shame — and helping parents trust their instincts.In this episode, we discuss:* What adolescent medicine actually is — and why ages 10–25 (and even younger) require specialized, developmentally informed care* The moment that shifted Lauren away from weight-centric medicine* Why disordered eating is on the rise in young kids* How diet culture has become more insidious under the branding of “health,” “wellness,” and “longevity”* Early red flags parents can look for* The impact of social media on both girls and boys — from protein obsession to muscle dysmorphia* What happens when doctors dismiss parental concerns because a child's BMI is “normal”* A nuanced conversation about GLP-1 medications in adolescents* How to repair harm — whether you're a parent, provider, or educatorThis is a conversation about growth — literal and emotional. About letting kids develop in bodies that are allowed to change. And about building systems of care that prioritize safety over stigma.Dr. Hartman's book: https://www.aspengroveayam.com/copy-of-presentations-publicationsDr. Hartman is double board certified in Adolescent Medicine and Pediatrics. She is known for her patient-centered approach, and has dedicated her career to supporting teens, young adults, and their loved ones as they navigate adolescence.  She aims to focus on the strengths in every patient and nurture a sense of hope to help support them to live their most fulfilling and healthy lives.  She has held numerous leadership positions, including the chair of adolescent medicine at Kaiser Permanente for Northern California, the director of the pediatric eating disorder program in the East Bay, and served as the West Coast Medical Director at Equip.  She also helped create programs and held leadership positions in multidisciplinary programs for gender expansive youth and pediatric autonomic disorders.With more than a decade of dedicated practice, she has honed her skills in the specialized field of adolescent medicine, particularly in the realm of eating disorders in the hospital, outpatient and virtual settings. Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Substack for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribeApply for Abbie's Group Membership:Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Social media:Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcastFind Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellnessPodcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroyPodcast Editing by Brian WaltersThis podcast is ad-free and support comes from your support on Substack. Subscribe HERE. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Food Freedom App - https://studio.com/apps/harriet/freedomfood The pursuit of thinness and body perfection is raging as strongly as ever. With popular podcasts, YouTube, and TikTok influencers delivering extreme food regimes daily; countless people using the skinny jab; AI making online beauty standards even more unachievable; it's no wonder that the average human spends many minutes of each day obsessing over food choices and body proportions. You may not have a full-blown eating disorder fitting neatly into a diagnostic box. But, if you are experiencing high levels of body distress and intense preoccupation around food, then this needs to be taken seriously, as it will be impacting your mood, body image and life. Here are 20 disordered eating behaviours that have become normalised in 2026 daily living. 1. Preoccupation with food and body 2. Anxiety about eating the right foods 3. Always being on and off a regime 4. Intense emotion around food 5. Obsessing about weight, leanness, muscularity, 6. Over-exercising 7. Temptation towards more destructive behaviours 8. Filling up on low calorie foods, Pepsi-max, coffee 9. Googling private skinny jab stores at midnight 10. Obsessing over someone else's food intake 11. Having a whole language around food which is detrimental 12. Thinking that a completely flat stomach is normal 13. Zooming in on other's people eating and weight loss 14. Watching What I Eat in Day as normal entertainment 15. 1200 kcal meal plans 16. Feeling obsessed with sugar due to restriction 17. Not knowing hunger signals anymore 18. Being starving or overly full 19. Feeling cold, tired, weary, sub-optimal 20. Fantasising about weight loss and the dream life it will create What would you add to the list? Find out more about my work: - My YouTube channel Food Freedom App - https://studio.com/apps/harriet/freedomfood Fitness Lovers Guide to Food Freedom - https://food-freedom-coach.teachable.com/p/radical-self-care-and-building-your-thriving-eating-disorder-therapy-practice Breaking Free From Bulimia Online Course - https://food-freedom coach.teachable.com/p/intuitive-eating-beginners-course4 Eating Disorders Training for Professionals - https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals - https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html My website - https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk #disorderedeating #disorderedeatingrecovery #bingeeatingrecovery #bingeeatinghelp #eatingdisorderrecovery #foodfreedom #eatingdisorderrecovery #relationshipwithfood

New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.Show Notes: When the urge to eat feels urgent, convincing, and hard to resist, insight alone usually isn't enough. In this episode, we focus on what to do once the urge is already here—so you reduce escalation instead of making it worse.In this episode, you'll hear the key reframe that an urge is not an order—it's a signal, why fighting, shaming, arguing, or “just giving in” often escalates urges, and what actually fuels escalation (all-or-nothing thinking, “if I start I won't stop,” negotiation, and future-tripping). I'll walk you through a simple protocol—Pause, Change Context, Choose the least-pressure next step—along with neutral language that keeps your thinking brain online. We'll also cover how to eat in a more regulated way if you do choose to eat (seated, plated, with a check-in partway through), and what to do after urge-driven eating so you don't accidentally make the next urge stronger.All Access: Want more support between episodes? All Access includes recorded real-life coaching sessions (shared with permission). Subscribe at georgiefear.com/podcast or in Apple Podcasts.

Additional Resources Disordered Eating & Diabetes Fact Sheet PSAD Special Issue Paper - 25 Years of psychological research investigating disordered eating in people with diabetes: what have we learnt? - Diabetic Medicine Eating Disorders and Metabolic Diseases - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Prevalence of type 2 diabetes in psychiatric disorders: an umbrella review with meta-analysis of 245 observational studies from 32 systematic reviews - Diabetologia Management of eating disorders for people with higher weight: clinical practice guideline - Journal of Eating Disorders Subtypes of disordered eating and their diabetes-related and psychosocial concomitants in adults with type 1 diabetes - Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications  Risk factors for eating disorders: findings from a rapid review - Journal of Eating Disorders Listen to more episodes of Diabetes Care Conversations at https://www.adces.org/practice/the-huddle-podcastLearn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join.The Diabetes Care Conversations Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.When life feels like nonstop self-management, food can become the fastest, most reliable way to get relief—especially if rest, comfort, or support don't feel allowed. In this episode, we'll look at why emotional eating and binge eating are points on the same continuum of pressure and capacity, and how to widen your “menu of relief” so food doesn't have to do all the work.In this episode:Why emotional eating often starts as a solution to stress and overloadHow binge eating can show up when regulation collapses under too much strainThe kinds of pressure that build up (physical, cognitive, emotional, relational, and “be good” pressure)The core shift: don't just remove food—add relief (small, reliable breaks)Practical categories of relief: body, sensory, decision, emotional, relational, and permission-basedComing next: What to do when the urge is already there—how to respond without white-knuckling or collapse.All Access: For more support, All Access includes recorded real-life coaching sessions (shared with permission). Join at georgiefear.com/podcast or in Apple Podcasts.

Send a textDisordered eating can look like a food issue on the outside, but we've learned it's often a safety issue on the inside. When your nervous system lives in fight or flight, food can become the only language your body has left to ask for control, numbness, or relief. So we get honest about the parts people don't post: trauma, grief, anger, guilt, and especially shame.We walk through how trauma changes the brain's relationship with safety and why shame keeps survival patterns stuck in place. I share research connections between trauma histories, PTSD symptoms, and eating disorder treatment, then break down how restricting, binging, and purging can function as coping strategies rather than character flaws. The goal isn't to excuse the behavior or make it “pretty.” The goal is to make it make sense, so you can stop asking “What's wrong with me?” and start asking “What happened to my nervous system?”From there, we talk practical healing: nervous system regulation as the foundation of eating disorder recovery, the difference between rest and digest and fight or flight, and why neuroplasticity means your brain can learn safety again. We also touch trauma-informed care tools like somatic therapy, EMDR, and trauma-focused CBT, plus the role of safe relationships and, for our faith community, bringing compassion to the foot of the cross instead of carrying condemnation alone.If this connects to your story, subscribe so you don't miss the upcoming nervous system regulation conversations, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find it. What's one small step that helps your body feel safe today?You ARE:SEEN KNOWN HEARD LOVED VALUED

Many people in eating disorder recovery eventually wonder how their early environment may have shaped their relationship with food. Questions about family dynamics and eating disorders often come up in therapy, especially when someone is trying to understand why certain patterns around food, body image, and control feel so deeply ingrained. Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID do not develop from a single cause. Research shows that eating disorders emerge through a complex combination of biological vulnerability, personality traits, neurodivergence, trauma, life stress, and cultural pressures. Family dynamics are only one piece of this puzzle, but they can strongly influence how children learn to relate to food, bodies, emotions, and control. In this episode of the Dr. Marianne-Land Podcast, Dr. Marianne Miller, eating disorder therapist, explores how family relationships, childhood experiences, and early emotional environments can shape patterns of disordered eating that continue into adulthood. How Family Dynamics Can Shape Disordered Eating Children learn about food and bodies long before they are able to critically question the messages around them. Family dynamics often influence beliefs about body size, self-worth, and emotional expression. In some families, diet culture and body criticism are normalized through comments about weight, food choices, or appearance. In others, emotions may be discouraged or minimized, leaving children to cope with distress on their own. These experiences can contribute to the development of disordered eating behaviors such as restriction, binge eating, or cycles of control around food. Family environments can also shape how children understand achievement, perfectionism, and control. When approval is linked to discipline or performance, some individuals learn to use food and body control as a way to gain safety, validation, or stability. These patterns do not mean families intentionally create eating disorders. Often caregivers are doing their best while navigating the same cultural pressures around weight, food, and health that affect all of us. A Case Example of Family Dynamics and Eating Disorders In the episode, Dr. Marianne shares a clinical case example illustrating how family dynamics can influence eating disorder development over time. A client grew up in a household where discipline, achievement, and self-control were highly valued. Food was discussed frequently in terms of “good” and “bad,” and comments about body size were common among relatives. As the client entered adolescence and experienced normal body changes, these messages began to feel increasingly intense. Restricting food initially created a sense of control and calm during a time of pressure and uncertainty. Over time, those behaviors gradually developed into an eating disorder. This example highlights an important truth. Eating disorders often develop as coping strategies, particularly when someone is trying to manage overwhelming emotions, social pressure, or a sense of instability. Diet Culture, Anti-Fat Bias, and Family Messages About Bodies Family dynamics do not exist in isolation. They are shaped by larger cultural forces such as diet culture, anti-fat bias, racism, and ableism. These systems influence how bodies are discussed, how health is interpreted, and how children learn to evaluate themselves. For example, children in larger bodies may receive more scrutiny around food. Neurodivergent children may experience pressure to control eating behaviors or mask sensory needs. Cultural messages about worth, discipline, and appearance often filter directly into family conversations about food and bodies. Understanding these intersections can help people recognize that their relationship with food developed within a much larger social context. Healing Family Patterns in Eating Disorder Recovery Exploring family dynamics in eating disorder recovery is not about blame. Instead, it offers insight into how early experiences shaped coping strategies. Many people discover that their eating disorder once served a function. It may have helped them regulate emotions, manage uncertainty, or create a sense of control in difficult situations. Recognizing that function can help people develop new coping tools that support long-term eating disorder recovery. Healing often includes building more compassionate relationships with food, learning new emotional regulation skills, and establishing boundaries around conversations about weight, dieting, and body criticism when necessary. Recovery is possible, even when eating patterns feel deeply rooted in early experiences. Related Episodes How Childhood Trauma Shapes Eating Disorders & Body Shame (Content Caution) on Apple & Spotify. Childhood Trauma & Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. The Connection Between Unresolved Trauma & Long-Lasting Eating Disorders (Content Caution) on Apple & Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne Dr. Marianne Miller is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in eating disorder therapy, including treatment for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID. Her work integrates neurodivergent-affirming care, trauma-informed therapy, and liberation-focused approaches to support sustainable recovery. Therapy, consultation, and coaching services are available for individuals in California, Texas, Washington, D.C., and globally. Learn more at drmariannemiller.com. If this episode resonated with you, consider subscribing to the Dr. Marianne-Land Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and sharing this episode with someone who may benefit from learning more about family dynamics and eating disorders.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comNew York Times bestselling author and former CNN political analyst Kirsten Powers joins us to discuss her history of chronic fatigue and illness, her experience with dubious diagnoses and wild wellness treatments, what she discovered about the true causes of her issues, how disordered eating helped mask and exacerbate her symptoms, how she's rethought her relationship with work in general and her own past work in particular, her viral post “The way we live in the United States is not normal” and her decision to move to Italy, and more.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To upgrade to paid, go to rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Kirsten Powers is a New York Times bestselling author and writes the bestselling Substack newsletter Changing the Channel. Kirsten served as a CNN senior political analyst for seven years, providing on-air analysis for major political and cultural events. The Columbia Journalism Review called her "an outspoken liberal journalist" in a sea of opposition at Fox News, where she previously served as a political analyst. She was a columnist for USA Today for more than a decade and, before that, for the Daily Beast and the New York Post.If you like this conversation, subscribe to hear lots more like it!Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it here, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.

Today, Heather Creekmore guides listeners through a transformative conversation about our mindset toward food, rooted in biblical truth. If you’ve ever felt trapped by diet culture’s rules or found yourself struggling with your relationship with food and body image, this episode is for you. Heather addresses the core fears and misconceptions many women face—seeing food as an enemy rather than a good gift from God. She shares personal stories about disordered eating and reveals scriptural truths that encourage us to receive food with gratitude rather than guilt or suspicion. Discover why enjoying food isn’t indulgent, but a step towards true health, and how shame—not satisfaction—is the real enemy of caring for your body. Listen as Heather Creekmore explains practical steps for healing your relationship with food, escaping the binge-restrict cycle, and developing sustainable, positive habits that honor both God and your health. Plus, learn how joining the Waiting for Weight Loss community can offer you ongoing support from coaches and like-minded women. Tune in for encouragement, prayer, and actionable tips to help you stop comparing, start living, and see food the way God intends—for nourishment, joy, and provision. Join the community at: WaitingforWeightloss.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

"We are not done [as athletes], by a certain age. And we should be able to push for what we want," shares athlete, advocate, and clinician, Meghan Vogt.  Meghan is part of the Lane 9 Clinician Membership and Directory, and posted to the Lane 9 Project Substack a few months ago, as she began to collect data for her dissertation project. She's studying "The Overlooked Connection Between Perimenopause, Disordered Eating, and REDs", as both a clinician, and someone with lived experience as an athlete navigating perimenopause, through a system that wasn't, and still isn't fully, designed to support her.  Listen to hear Meghan's story, why she's passionate about researching this growing percentage of people navigating perimenopause and athletics, and where we are seeing gaps in care for this season of life.  Connect with Meghan Vogt via her Lane 9 Directory profile, at lane9project.org/directory, or by going to athletealigned.com.  Follow Lane 9 on Instagram @Lane9Project, and subscribe to our Lane 9 newsletter for weekly updates.  Lane9Project.org  

New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.So many people believe: “Once I lose weight, I'll finally feel calm around food.” In this episode, we unpack why that belief often backfires—turning food into a high-stakes performance, increasing stress and rigidity, and making emotional eating and binge eating more likely. We'll also explore a stability-first approach: lowering pressure first so eating can become steadier, calmer, and more consistent.In this episode, we cover:How weight loss becomes a “permission slip” for rest, ease, and self-trustWhy dieting pressure doesn't create consistent healthy living—it creates swingsEmotional eating as relief (“I need a break”) vs binge eating (“I can't hold this together anymore”)The trap of making peace conditional on being smallerA simple weekly exercise to get what you want without putting weight loss in chargeWant more support?If you want to go deeper, check out All Access—my paid subscription where you can hear real coaching sessions (shared with permission) and the practical conversations that help people move from distress to stability with food.  Join at georgiefear.com/podcast (or subscribe right in your podcast app).

New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.Episode 4 — The Binge–Restrict Cycle (and Where It Actually Starts)From Distress to Stability — Part 4Most people think the cycle starts with the binge. But binges don't come out of nowhere—they come out of pressure.In this episode, we zoom out and name two beginnings:the day-to-day start (quiet pressure, depleted capacity, emotional eating, guilt, tightening control), andthe long-ago start (early dieting messages, unfairness about who “gets” food, and what kids learn about being lovable and acceptable).You'll also hear why chronic pressure can make it hard to find a “first domino”—and what to do instead.This week's practice: Pick one recent binge or near-binge and gently rewind the tape:Where did pressure start to rise?Where did I start muscling through instead of supporting myself?Where did guilt add fuel?Want in on the All-Access episodes? Head to georgiefear.com/podcast to sign up (cancel anytime)

Some of the biggest challenges we face follow us through generations. And when Jackie Goldschneider sat down to write her memoir, she found two of her activist causes dated back multiple generations in her family. Jackie, a writer, lawyer and cast member on Real Housewives of New Jersey, dealt all her life with anorexia that nearly killed her. She traced this unhealthy relationship to food back to her ancestors who survived the holocaust, and she is only now, decades later, unraveling that trauma. Jackie now raises awareness for eating disorder recovery and combats antisemitism using her public platform as a reality television star, author, and podcaster to share her personal story and advocacy.  Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:14 Jackie's recent advocacy for Jewish identity and against antisemitism 3:00 The intersection between Jackie's Jewish upbringing and her disordered eating  6:20 The origins of Jackie's eating disorder  10:20 Jackie's three rock bottoms  12:14 How did Jackie start changing her life  16:19 Managing recovery while starring on RHONJ    18:50 Jackie's tricks to maintain her health 21:15 Jackie's tips to people experiencing disordered eating 22:57 Jackie tries to end her family's generational food trauma  24:56 How do other RHONJ cast members respond to Jackie's activism? 26:51 Outro and Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family FoundationTo learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Jay's brand new book, Find Your Fight, in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.walmart.com/ip/Find-Your-Fight-Make-Your-Voice-Heard-for-the-Causes-That-Matter-Most-Hardcover-9781963827071/10817862336⁠⁠

New to the show? Start Here + Listening Paths: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the path that fits what you're dealing with right now.Show Notes: Ever felt like the first bite “signs a contract”—and suddenly the brakes are gone? In this episode, we slow that moment down and explain why loss-of-control eating is a predictable state shift that shows up more often under stress and restriction. You'll learn what's happening in your brain and body—and how to interrupt the spiral without needing perfection.What we coverWhat “loss of control” really means (it's about the internal experience, not just quantity)The 4 forces that create the “brakes gone” feeling:Food as relief: your brain predicts food will helpScarcity thinking: “I shouldn't / I can't / I'll make up for it later”Body vulnerability: under-fueling, fatigue, stress, depletionThe switch-flip thought: “I blew it / might as well”How stress-amplifying thoughts (“I don't have enough time,” “this is too much”) fan the flamesA core strategy for relief: Turn to people, not food (connection lowers pressure)Tools you can try this weekStabilize your baseline: consistent, adequate meals earlier in the day (especially if nights are hard)Plate + Pause (for risk moments): eat your first portion normally, then pause 30–90 seconds and ask, “What do I need right now?”Remember: every binge has ended—you can influence when it ends next time. Any interruption counts.Coming nextWe'll zoom out to how these patterns form over time—and where the cycle actually starts.Work with me: Coaching details are in the show notes.

Start Here + Listening Paths: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-here Pick the path that fits what you're dealing with right now.If you've ever been told “just stop restricting” and felt more confused than helped, this episode is for you. We're defining restriction in a way that actually supports recovery: not every “no” creates pressure. The kind of restriction that fuels binge eating is excessive, distress-based scarcity—and learning the difference is how you build steadiness without swinging into chaos. In this episode, we coverWhy “never say no” isn't recovery—it's a different trap The key distinction: regulation vs. scarcity (limits aren't the problem; distress is) Two types of “restriction”:Practical boundaries that create stability Deprivation-based restriction that drives rebound eating Why deprivation backfires (biology, psychology, and nervous system threat) How to tell, in real time, whether a “no” is supportive or scarcity-based (the 3 questions) Work with meIf you want support building your middle path—without swinging between extremes—coaching details can be found at ConfidentEaters.com. Or, send me an email at Georgiefear@gmail.com. 

Therapists Ashley Wilfore and Sarah Louer know what it's like to have dieting and body shame passed down to you like a family heirloom. We discuss what it means to experience intergenerational trauma, how disordered eating and body hatred get inherited and perpetuated through family values and behaviors, and what it's like to grow up surrounded by diet culture in your home. Ashley and Sarah and speak with honesty, compassion, and humor about their experiences letting go of the pursuit of thinness, and trying to raise their own children while being cycle-breakers.Tune in to hear more about:- What's on their plates (hint: foods to eat when you're sick, and an ode to eggplant...)- A clinical and personal definition of “intergenerational trauma”- Being impacted by generational passing down of dieting and body shame- How the idea that starving yourself is power has been believed by their family members who were otherwise independent-minded and strong - Specific moments and vivid memories from childhood that form beliefs today- Overhearing the women they looked up to talking about their own bodies- The moments they realized they couldn't keep dieting and over-exercising - The intentional decisions they made as mothers when it comes to food and body talk- How they handle their parents' anti-fat bias todaySupport the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Substack for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe Apply for Abbie's Group Membership:Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-groupSocial media:Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcastFind Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroyPodcast Editing by Brian WaltersThis podcast is ad-free and support comes from your support on Substack. Subscribe HERE.More About Ashley:Ashley is a wife, a mom of two boys and a clinician. She has her master's in science in forensic psychology and is working on her second advanced degree in social work. She specializes in working with people with IDD and complex needs, but really enjoys talking and working with people who have experienced family trauma and supporting others to break out of social norms.More About Sarah:Sarah is a 54-year-old mother of four living in Vermont, working in New York. She's a licensed clinical social worker, an avid traveler, foodie, and a recovering disorder dieter. She's passionate about human rights for all, and a rectal cancer survivor. She loves Costa Rica, the ocean, and craft cocktails. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe