Kathryn talks about the new free resource: The Brain over Binge Inspiration Booklet. This booklet contains 31 daily messages to help you stay motivated and keep the Brain over Binge concepts in the front of your mind as you let go of binge eating. Get the Inspiration Booklet Additional Brain over Binge resources: Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get the...

Staci B’s story is one of persistence, self-acceptance, and learning how to feel safe. We discuss nervous system regulation, which has been a big part of her healing journey—and something that anyone with a history of trauma or stressful experiences may want to explore further. Staci is a great example of someone who has overcome so much and is learning to trust herself and what she needs to continue to develop a peaceful relationship with food. Staci B’s links mentioned in the show: ...

Kathryn and Coach Julie talk about food restriction in new ways that will help you understand more deeply what it means to “give up restriction” as you stop binge eating. Avoiding restriction doesn’t mean eating anything and everything or eating foods that exacerbate health conditions that you may have. You’ll learn how to define restriction in a self-caring way and determine how to set gentle boundaries for your eating that align with how you want to feel.   Episodes that also...

Kathryn talks to Nicole Longmire, MPH, MEd, IBCLC about some of the eating and body-image issues that come up surrounding pregnancy and the birth of a child, as well as during breastfeeding. You’ll learn strategies for managing mental and emotional challenges during the postpartum period and receive guidance on factors like appetite fluctuations, extreme schedule changes, and dietary needs during lactation. Even if the topics don’t apply directly to you, there are so many lessons to be...

The goal in recovery is to avoid binges, but that usually doesn’t happen 100 percent of the time as you are learning to eat normally and dismiss urges to binge. In this episode, Coach Julie and Kathryn talk about how to keep moving forward if you have a binge or multiple binges. If you treat any binge you have as a “learning moment,” you will be able to make necessary adjustments and gain confidence that you can fully let go of the habit. Join coach Julie’s free Zoom call (2/24...

Dr. Ramani Durvasula joins Kathryn Hansen to talk about the intersection between eating disorders and narcissistic relationships. You'll learn: How parents with narcissistic traits can lead their children down a path to restrictive dieting, body image issues, and emotional overregulation. Why some of the qualities that make a person susceptible to an eating disorder (such as perfectionism and low self-esteem) can also make them vulnerable to getting stuck in narcissistic...

Kathryn’s mission to help binge eaters often leads to her having insights in everyday life related to food and recovery, which she wants to share on the podcast. In this episode, she discusses two common expressions and how you can use them to avoid binges. Episodes mentioned on the show: Episode 142: Allowing What Is Episode 15: Readiness for Recovery from Binge Eating   Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Subscribe to the Brain over...

Kathryn and Coach Julie talk about “allowing what is” when it comes to many aspects of binge eating recovery. You’ll learn to allow urges to binge, allow eating imperfections, allow discomfort surrounding your weight, allow the emotions that show up, and allow what arises in your life. When you have an allowing mindset, it puts you in a much better position to make the changes you want. Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Subscribe to the Brain over...

Kathryn shares a personal challenge in order to guide you in taking steps toward making positive changes this year. You’ll learn how to accept and overcome your unique challenges instead of staying stuck in your comfort zone with food. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge YouTube Channel Join the Brain over Binge Group Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching from Kathryn or Coach Julie. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month ...

Kathryn talks to Georgie Collinson (author of the new book The Anxiety Reset Method), about understanding and mastering high-functioning anxiety. Georgie also shares how she overcame a struggle with binge eating and food restriction. You’ll learn how anxiety and the diet/binge cycle are related, and how this can create challenges for you in recovery. Commonly, anxiety is present before and during an eating disorder and often sticks around after recovery, so even if your struggle with food is...

Kathryn and Coach Julie talk about the concept of “finishing strong,” and how this applies to many areas of binge eating recovery, especially during this time of year. This episode will help you end 2023 with success and prepare for a binge-free 2024. Join the Brain over Binge New Year’s Retreat with Coach Julie (12/27 from 1-3pmEST) Join coach Julie’s free Zoom call (12/30 from 2:00-2:30pmEST)   Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99...

Kathryn talks to Steve Warwick about learning to enjoy food, without the false pleasure of binge eating. Steve shares his own journey of eating disorder recovery and how he went from a very toxic relationship with food to embracing and loving healthy food. You’ll learn how you can find true pleasure in eating, in your own unique way. Steve on Instagram: @healthy.done.sexy Download the free pdf, the Brain over Binge Basics. Brain over Binge...

Do you frequently tell yourself that you’ll stop binge eating tomorrow…or next week…or next year? This is a common pattern in any harmful habit, and in this episode, Kathryn and coach Julie will help you understand the “I’ll start tomorrow” thoughts so that you can overcome them. You’ll see why it’s a myth to think that a future date will be better for recovery, and you’ll learn to capture your own power to be binge-free right now. One-on-one coaching with Coach Julie or Kathryn ...

Kathryn talks to Emma Guns about her struggle with food, weight, and bingeing, and how she went from feeling powerless to taking ownership of her choices. She learned to create a lifestyle and eating habits that honor and support the healthy version of herself.  She now shares her inspiring story with others while being mindful that no two people will approach recovery in the same way. Brain over Binge Webinar (11/15 from 10:00-1:00pmEST) Follow Kathryn on...

As you recover from binge eating, you may have heard the advice to "eat whatever you want, whenever you want.” This phrase can create confusion, so in this episode, Kathryn provides clarity and insight surrounding the idea of following our "wants" when it comes to food.   Join coach Julie’s free Zoom call (10/28 from 2:00-2:30pmEST) Forrest Hansen’s “Wants” post on Instagram Episode and blog post about Intuitive Eating: Episode 16: Eating Intuitively: Is it...

When life is painful, it’s common to have thoughts that say, “what’s the point of recovering when everything is so terrible?” Seeing suffering in the world might cause you to believe that it makes sense to just stay isolated in the habitual pattern of binge eating. It’s so important to realize that recovery does not depend on life being good or on you being happy, and there is absolutely a point of stopping binge eating even on the hardest days. Kathryn and Coach Julie address this topic so...

Do you feel like you get in your own way as you try to recover?  Do you feel like life gets in the way? As you work toward ending binge eating and developing a healthier relationship with food, you may believe you are self-sabotaging, or you may think that difficult circumstances are interfering with positive change. In this episode, Kathryn talks to Heather Roberton of Half Size Me about how to overcome self-sabotage and life disruptions so that you can become and stay binge-free. Learn...

Kathryn interviews Marta, who read Brain over Binge and ended her own binge eating habit. Marta had a strong connection between binge eating and emotions, but she was able to break this connection by separating the emotions from the act of binge eating. She explains this and much more as she shares her powerful and inspiring story of recovery. Other recovery stories episodes: Episode 101: Recovery Stories, Part I Episode 102: Recovery Stories, Part II Episode 103: Recovery...

Kathyrn speaks with Robyn Goldberg, CEDS-C, RDN about semaglutide weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy and the risks they present to people who struggle with binge eating and other eating disorders. The episode will help you gain a better understanding so that you aren’t swayed by media messages saying these weight loss medications are a magic cure, and so that you can informed decisions with your doctor. Learn more about Robyn Goldberg, RDN, CEDS-C AskAboutFood.com ...

Coach Julie and Kathryn discuss why it’s important to give yourself full permission and full pleasure in the areas of eating, exercise, rest, and more. Learning to trust yourself, own your decisions, and enjoy what you choose to eat and do will benefit you as you recover and create a life beyond binge eating. Download the free eBook, the Brain over Binge Basics. Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Online...

Kathryn talks to fitness coach, athletic therapist, and osteopath Sherry Shaban about harnessing an athlete’s mindset or athletic mentality when approaching fitness and health, and how this can help you eliminate harmful dieting tendencies and live a better life. Sherry’s story of overcoming a devastating injury is inspiring, and I know it will help you as you face your own challenging obstacles. Download the free eBook, the Brain over Binge Basics & Get the “Manage Your Mindset...

Kathryn talked to Patrick Fox about overcoming problematic alcohol use, which relates to overcoming binge eating in many ways. Whether or not you struggle with drinking, you will learn a lot from Patrick because there are so many similarities across all habits and addictions as far as how they operate in the brain, how they are perpetuated, and how you can recover for good. Virtual Retreat with Coach Julie (Aug. 29th from 1pm-3pmEST) Listen to Coach Julie and I talk about the retreat...

In this episode, Kathryn and Coach Julie talk about the first ever Brain over Binge Virtual Retreat, and how it will benefit your recovery. The retreat is on August 29th from 1pm-3pmEST, and during the retreat, Coach Julie will guide you in meditation practices, teach you urge interrupters, EFT (emotional freedom technique/tapping), emotional processing, and more! Plus, you’ll get plenty of live coaching from Julie. Brain over Binge Virtual Retreat (August 29th 1pm-3pmEST)  ...

If you’ve read Brain over Binge, you know how problematic cereal was for me during my dieting and binge eating days. But now, many years after recovery, I don’t eat much cereal at all, and it’s not a struggle to avoid it. I never would have believed that this was possible when I was bulimic, because cereal seemed to control me. Through my story, I want to help you learn to develop a healthy relationship with former binge foods. Download the free eBook, the Brain over Binge Basics   ...