Do you have times in your life when you have a big event coming up and you know that your brain is likely to offer up some less than helpful advice for you? Do you find yourself wishing you could just stop feeling that way during those times? Whether it's a family gathering, a work deadline, an upcoming trip, or in my case an upcoming triathlon, your brain is going to have some familiar patterns of thinking and behaving when times get stressful. Tune in to the podcast today to discover one of...

Have you ever wondered if you are a binge eater? It's a question I get quite a bit. Whether you know for sure you are a binge eater or if you are curious if what you do with food is would be considered binge eating, there is something in this episode for you. Tune in to discover what your thoughts are about being a binge eater and what is more important than any label or distinction. Get curious about the energy behind your eating behavior and see if you can tune in and connect with the part...

Chances are that you are very familiar with the concept of the downward spiral - especially as it relates to binge eating or feeling out of control around food sometimes. Many people think that once they start binge eating they can't stop for days, weeks or even months. This is a downward spiral. It feels easy to get on and hard to get off. Did you know that there is such a thing as an upward spiral? Tune in to find out more about what an upward spiral is and how to shift from a downward...

Do you beat yourself up and blame yourself when you make a mistake at work or when you binge eat, emotionally eat, or compulsively overeat? If you do, you're not alone. And, chances are, this is keeping you in the cycle of making more mistakes or eating more food than you would prefer. Join me as I share a powerful concept that you can apply to yourself and others around mistakes or food choices. I share some personal stories and practical tips for how you can respond to mistakes and food...

How often do you think about your future? For the vast majority of us, your future is coming, no matter what. The question becomes - what type of future are you creating for yourself? There are two types of futures: the default future and the created future. Join me as we explore the difference between the default future and the created future. Discover the primary excuses that keep us in the default future and how to overcome them. Gain practical tips on how to envision a created future for...

Are you limiting yourself in life because you don't have the results you want yet? Is it possible to lessen your focus on results and increase your focus on experiences and memories? Join me this week as I reflect on my recent experience at the Eugene Marathon and what I learned from it. You'll get to hear all about the race as I share my experience and my personal takeaways. I also offer some questions and insights for you to consider for your own journey with food and your body. Previous...

I was recently asked this question: "What was the biggest change for you that allowed you to go from someone who binges to someone who doesn't do that anymore?" Tune in today as I share the immediate answer that came to me in the moment - the 4 things that have changed my relationship with food. After further reflection, I've determined that it comes down to three simple yet powerful words: Connection, Compassion, and Curiosity. I share what each of these has looked like in my own journey and...

This is the second podcast in a two-part series inspired by my training for an upcoming marathon. Last week we talked about the discomfort that arises when you are working towards a goal that you have never accomplished before. This week we are looking into the ways that you can respond to the discomfort that arises in those moments when you want to eat a lot of food and how you can support yourself through it. There are some surprising ways that you might be making that discomfort much worse...

This week's episode is inspired by my current goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. When you have a big goal, something that you really want for yourself - one of the most important questions is whether or not you believe it is possible. Do you believe it is possible for you to stop binge eating? Do you believe it's possible for you to become a calm, connected and peaceful eater? If not, why? If you don't believe in yourself you just might find yourself quitting ahead of time. Tune in...

Have you ever thought to yourself that binge eating is comfortable? That you eat to bring yourself comfort? This is a very common thought process and in some ways it's true. There are some components of binge eating that provide comfort or relief - if that wasn't true you wouldn't binge. But is it really comfortable, or is it just familiar? Tune in to explore the difference between comfort and familiarity and discover how to tell yourself the truth about what your eating behaviors provide...

I'm always looking for stories of inspiration and transformation and sometimes I find them in surprising places. I just finished watching a season of the TV show Survivor and found a lot of inspiration from several participants on the show. If you're familiar with the show you might be surprised to hear the source of my inspiration. If you aren't familiar with it - I give you enough context to be able to gain your own insights without needing to watch it for yourself (and there are some...

Do you know the words that float through your mind right before a binge? It's likely that they are some version of "I can't...". I can't count how many times I binged, truly believing that I couldn't handle the feeling in my body. (Notice what I did there starting that sentence with I can't...!) Today, we are diving into this topic. How do you figure out what is going through your mind before a binge? For many people, there is nothing there - just a compulsion to get the food. Tune in to...

Have you ever wondered how being sick impacts binge eating? I've been ill for the past week, so I've been reflecting on this question. Tune in to find out how illness impacts binge eating. Whether you are currently sick or not, you will discover questions that you can explore to uncover your own patterns around how you honor your needs and how that impacts your eating. I share my own experience of being sick, how it impacts my eating - and how I am adapting and adjusting to a situation that...

Are you concerned about your child's relationship with food and their body? Not sure what to do or what to say? Tune in for some guidance and suggestions on what to do and what not to do. If you don't have children yourself but have children in your life, this episode will provide powerful insights for you, including surprising information about the times in a person's life when disordered eating is most likely to occur. Thank you for listening to The Binge Breakthrough Podcast – your...

You probably haven't heard much about the concept of attunement as it relates to binge eating. It's not something that many people talk about, but it's a key factor in overcoming binge eating. Tune in to discover what attunement is, why it's important in changing your relationship with food, and how you can create harmony with yourself – even the parts of you that you have rejected for so long. Thank you for listening to The Binge Breakthrough Podcast – your personal guide to breaking...

Many people understand that food restriction is one of the primary causes of the binge-restrict cycle, but they don't understand all of the ways it shows up and how it impacts the body, both physically and mentally. Tune in as I explore restriction – physical, mental, and unintentional. Discover the effects of food deprivation and restriction on the brain, as well as how you can become aware of the restriction in your life so you can stop restricting food. Thank you for listening to The...

What do you think when you hear the term self-love? In today's episode, I explore a unique perspective on the importance of self-love and building a relationship with yourself on your journey with food. Your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship you have. Tune in to discover how to start to love yourself and cultivate, nurture, and support your relationship with yourself – it will have a compound effect on every other relationship in your life. Thank you for listening...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit janepilger.substack.com I sustained a pretty significant ankle injury during the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii on October 14, 2023. It has been a pretty long road to recovery. I talked more about the injury in this podcast episode: and shared more about my healing and recovery process in this podcast episode: This past weekend was my first race coming back from the …

Food and body image issues in women and men can negatively impact romantic relationships. When you don't feel good about what you've eaten or the way your body looks, you might want to disconnect from yourself and your partner. But do you really understand the ways that binge eating impacts your relationships? This Valentine's Day, I dive into one of my lowest binge moments and how to improve romantic relationships, no matter how much you've eaten or how you feel in your body. If you want to...

Last week, I taught a live workshop called “How to Stop Hating Yourself After a Binge”. During the workshop, I delved into some simple yet impactful cognitive science to help you understand the way your brain functions so you can start working in yourself instead of against yourself. In today's episode, I share the “flip your lid” brain model of how the brain works when it perceives a threat, and one simple strategy to use when that happens. If you've ever “flipped your lid” and wondered what...

I often say that awareness is the first step to change: you can't change what you aren't aware of. While it is an important first step, awareness alone won’t show you how to change your life. Tune in to discover the 5 steps to change yourself in a way that you can sustain. Step 1 is awareness, but on your journey to unwinding your binge eating, you will encounter all 5 steps. In this episode, I will help you uncover which step you are on and how to change your life when you feel stuck there...

Many people think that the solution to binge eating is found in changing what, when and how much you eat. I think this approach doesn't get to the root of the problem. I believe your binges are like the warning lights on a dashboard. They tell you that there is something going on underneath the hood. The answer doesn't lie in trying to change the lights - we want to get under the hood and figure out why the lights are coming on in the first place.  Tune in and start to get curious about your...

Tune in to this week's episode to explore the various ways that binge eating might be making your life small. You may or may not be aware of the cost of this decision, and you may not even realize that it is a decision. Discover many examples of how this shows up for people and see if you can identify any patterns for yourself. Learn why we make our lives small, how it makes sense, and what you need to do if you decide that you want to start living a bigger life. It all comes down to one word...

This week we are diving into a topic that people of every shape and size have experienced: feeling fat. What does it mean to feel fat? Is fat a feeling? What do you notice around your own experience of feeling fat? Join me as we explore these questions and more. I also give you an inside look into the minds of several women regarding their own experience of feeling fat and what they are doing to overcome the messages we have received that our worth, value and acceptability is tied to the size...

It's the start of a New Year and many people are committed to changing their bodies. This week, I have a special guest on the show to talk about body image. Judith Gaton brings a refreshing perspective to the conversation around body image and self-acceptance in this insightful interview. She emphasizes the importance of breaking free from societal expectations and the unrealistic goal of sustained self-love.  Judith introduces the practical Triple-A Framework (Awareness, Acknowledgment,...