Binge Eating Breakthrough
The Binge Eating Breakthrough Podcast helps listeners break the cycle of binge eating, compulsive overeating, emotional eating, and food addiction. It shares strategies, tools, and mindset shifts for finding peace with food, no matter how long someone has struggled. The show is also for people supporting a loved one through recovery, offering insights and expert advice. Hosted by Master Certified Coach Jane Pilger, it takes a trauma-informed, compassionate approach rooted in brain and body science, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Episodes
Your Definition of Food Freedom Might Be Keeping You Stuck
In this episode, I'm asking a question you may never have put into words: what does food freedom mean to you? Maybe you're still in it, trying to stop binge eating or quiet the food noise. Or maybe you've made progress and still feel like something is missing. Either way, I explore how the picture of food freedom you're carrying can unintentionally keep you stuck with emotional
Why It's So Hard to Tell Anyone About Your Eating (and What Changes When You Do)
In this episode, I'm exploring why it can feel so hard to tell anyone how much you struggle with food. Maybe you've never told a single person about your binge eating or emotional eating. Or maybe someone knows a little, but not the whole story. Either way, I share what happened when I finally told my husband about my binge eating, why keeping it hidden keeps you stuck, and how the right
Why "Just Trust Your Body" Doesn't Work Yet
In this episode, I'm looking at advice you've probably heard many times: "just trust your body." Maybe you're still in it, trying to stop binge eating and wondering why intuitive eating hasn't worked for you. Or maybe you've made progress and still don't fully trust yourself around food. Either way, I explore why trusting your body isn't something you c
The Difference Between Numbing Out and Resting
From the outside, rest and numbing out can look exactly the same. Sitting on the couch. Watching TV. Scrolling your phone. Reading a book. Even eating.In this episode, we’re looking beyond the activity itself to understand what it’s actually doing for you. I’ll share why numbing isn’t automatically a problem, how to recognize what you actually need, and a recent Monday when I caught myself in a pa
Why Rest Feels Unproductive (Even When You Need It)
You know you need rest. You might even be exhausted. But when you finally have the chance to stop, you find yourself reaching for your phone, thinking about everything you should be doing, or getting back up to tackle one more thing.In this episode, we're looking at the gap between knowing you need rest and actually being able to take it. I talk about why stopping can feel surprisingly uncomf
ADHD and Binge Eating: What's the Connection?
Is there really a connection between ADHD and binge eating? Research shows ADHD and binge eating show up together far more than chance would explain, and once you see what's actually driving that overlap, some of your own patterns might finally make sense.In this episode, I'm looking at what the research actually tells us about ADHD and binge eating and, more importantly, how this inform
20 Things You Need to Know to Stop Binge Eating
In this 200th episode of the Binge Eating Breakthrough Podcast, I'm sharing the 20 things I most want you to understand about binge eating and what it really takes to change your relationship with food.Maybe you're still caught in the binge eating cycle and wondering why nothing you've tried has created lasting change. Or maybe you've already made significant progress but still
Who Are You Practicing Becoming?
In this episode I'm exploring a question most of us have never consciously asked ourselves: Who am I practicing becoming? Maybe you're still deep in the binge and restrict cycle, waiting for the day it finally stops. Or maybe you've already made real progress and you're wondering why you still don't feel as free as you thought you would. Either way, I break down why the li
5 Things That Changed My Relationship With Food
What does it really take to change your relationship with food? That's the question I'm answering in this episode, in a very specific way. Whether you're just starting to look closely at your relationship with food for the first time or you've already put in years of work and still find certain moments hard, I'm walking through five specific things that changed everything
The Difference Between Reading About Change and Doing It
In this episode, I'm talking about something I think a lot of us are quietly doing without realizing it. Maybe you're still in it, reading and listening to everything you can find about binge eating and emotional eating, trying to finally understand it well enough that something changes. Or maybe you've already gone through most of what's out there and you're left wonderin
What You Actually Need to Find Peace With Food
In this episode, I'm talking about what actually creates peace with food, because it's probably not what you've been told. Maybe you're still in it, trying every rule and every plan to stop binge eating or emotional eating. Or maybe you've already tried most of what's out there, from books to structured programs, and you're left wondering why none of it fully stu
Everything You Wish You Could Ask Your Doctor About GLP-1s
In this episode, I'm continuing last week's conversation about GLP-1 medications, but this time I brought in someone who actually is the expert. Dr. Matthea Rentea, a board certified internal medicine and obesity medicine physician, joins me to answer the questions I'm not qualified to answer myself. Maybe you're on a GLP-1 right now and know there's more to it than what y
What a GLP-1 Can't Do for Your Binge Eating
In this episode, I'm answering a handful of questions that come up again and again around GLP-1 medications and binge eating. Maybe you're on one right now and still working out what it means for you. Or maybe you're considering starting one and aren't sure what to expect. Either way, I get into what these medications can actually do, what they can't touch, and what it rea
Who Are You Without the Food Struggle?
In this episode, I'm answering a question your brain may already be asking without you realizing it. Maybe you're still in it, trying to stop binge eating or find some peace with food. Or maybe you've already reached your goal and don't know what to do with yourself, or your life, without the constant food noise. Either way, I explore why the food struggle can quietly become an
The Part of You That Checks Out
This episode explores the part that goes numb, zones out, and checks out when things get hard, and what it means that so much eating happens while we're not fully there. I draw on my own experience of surfacing mid-binge and not knowing where I'd been, and look at why eating on autopilot makes complete sense as a protective strategy, and what it actually takes to start building enough sa
The Part of You That Hides
Does it ever feel like you are living a double life? Where you eat one way around other people but a completely different way in secret? Do you have a part of you that wants to hide your eating behaviors but don't understand why you do it or how to stop?In this episode, I share from my own experience of hiding my binge eating for years, including a memory of sneaking food as a young child, an
What Does It Mean to Feel Safe in Your Body?
If the idea of feeling safe in your body sounds unfamiliar, or even a little strange, you're not alone. In this episode we explore why so many people disconnect from their bodies in the first place, why that disconnection makes complete sense as a nervous system response, and what safety in the body actually feels like when you begin to find it. You'll also get a short guided experience
When Giving Yourself Food Freedom Backfires
You did the work to let go of the rules, challenge the rigidity, and give yourself permission to eat freely. And then the pendulum swung in the other direction, and the freedom didn't feel like freedom at all. This episode is for anyone who has experienced food freedom and found it more complicated than expected, and for anyone holding tightly to restriction because the other end of the pendu
What If I Need to Lose Weight for My Health?
This episode comes directly from a listener question, one I hear in some form regularly. What do you do when your doctor has told you that losing weight is medically necessary, but everything you've tried has kept you stuck in the same cycle? With her permission, I share a message from a listener who has been in the binge and restrict cycle for over 45 years and is navigating real health cons
How to Measure Success Beyond the Scale
If the number on the scale has been your primary way of knowing whether things are going well with food, this episode is for you. A conversation with a new client, who is literally a scientist, sparked something I knew I had to bring to the podcast.You can be making real progress, feeling calmer around food, binging less, feeling more connected, and still find yourself on the scale waiting for the
What Self-Trust Around Food Actually Means
"I just don't trust myself around food." If that sentence is familiar, this episode is for you. Today I'm unpacking what self-trust actually is, and what it isn't, because most people are working toward a version of self-trust that was never achievable to begin with. And that definition might quietly be keeping you stuck.What You'll Discover:Why the most common defini
Your Food Struggles Might Actually Be a Transition Problem
If you've ever wondered why binge eating or emotional eating seems to happen at the same times of day, after work, after lunch, on Sunday nights, or when you get home from a trip, this episode is going to reframe everything. The answer might not be about food at all. It might be about transitions.In this episode I break down what transitions actually are, why the brain finds them so hard to n
What Happens When You Can't Keep Busy Anymore
If you struggle with binge eating and feel like you're holding it together on the outside while something quietly unravels on the inside, this episode is for you.A contestant on the survival show Alone had everything he needed to win and tapped out on day eight anyway. Not because of anything going wrong on the outside. Because of everything he had never learned to be with on the inside. His
What Running the Boston Marathon Taught Me About Chasing Any Goal
This week's episode is a little different. I recently crossed the finish line at the 130th Boston Marathon, and I invited my friend and fellow coach Shelby Tutty to sit down with me for a conversation about the race, the journey, and what it actually feels like to reach a goal you've been chasing for years.But this isn't just a race recap. If you have a dream you've been puttin
Why Binge Eating Feels So Hard to Talk About
There is a thought that lives alongside binge eating for almost everyone who struggles with it: "nobody can know". In this episode I share my own story of hiding. The years of secrecy, what it actually cost me, and what changed when I finally let someone in. If you've never told a single person about your struggle with food, or if you've told someone and still felt completely a
What Breaking Free From Binge Eating Really Looks Like
Most people have a picture in their mind of what it looks like to finally break free from binge eating — a switch that flips or a moment that changes everything. The reality is different. And in a lot of ways, it's more hopeful. In this episode, I walk through the phases people often move through on the journey to food freedom, not as a prescribed timeline, but as a map of recognizable places
Stop Fighting the Part of You That Binges
What if the key to breaking free from binge eating isn't more control, but less fighting? In this episode, I'm talking about what it actually looks like to stop going to war with the part of you that binges, and what becomes possible when you do. What You'll Discover:The different types of parts that exist within each of us and their unique rolesWhy the part that binges feels so urg
The Part of You That Binges Isn't the Enemy
What if the part of you that binges isn't broken and isn't something to be eliminated? In this episode, I'm sharing something that changed my own relationship with food, and that I've watched change so much for the people I work with. If you've ever hated that part of yourself, felt ashamed of it, or wondered why fighting it so hard hasn't made it go away, this episod
Why Change Feels So Hard (Even When You Want It)
If you've genuinely wanted to change your relationship with food and still found yourself stuck, this episode is for you. We explore why change feels so difficult even when the desire is real, and it has nothing to do with willpower or weakness. What's actually happening in your brain and nervous system when you try to change a pattern might surprise you.What You'll Discover:Why the
How to Feel Your Feelings Without Turning to Food
Today I'm joined by Lauren Carlisle Brown, the emotions coach, for a conversation that gets right to the heart of why feeling our feelings is so much harder than it sounds. If you've ever known that emotions were driving your eating but had no idea what to actually do about it, this episode is going to give you a whole new way to think about that.Lauren shares her Emotions Manifesto: fiv
I Know What to Do But I Can't Make Myself Do It
If you've ever started a day completely certain it would be different, only to find yourself in the same place again by the end of the day, this episode is for you. We explore the gap between knowing and doing, why it has nothing to do with willpower, and what's actually happening underneath the surface when that determined morning version of you seems to completely disappear.What You&ap
Progress Over Perfection
If you've ever felt like you're either doing it perfectly or completely blowing it, this episode offers a different way to think about your journey with food. We explore what black-and-white thinking looks like around eating, why rigid standards can actually create the very behaviors we're trying to stop, and how learning to look for progress — not perfection — changes everything.Wh
It's Not Self-Sabotage. It's Self-Protection.
If you've ever binged and immediately asked "what is wrong with me?" this episode is for you. You'll learn exactly why binge eating makes sense, why it's never actually self-sabotage, and what to ask yourself instead. You'll hear two real stories: one woman in the thick of shame and self-blame, convinced she's broken, and another who spent months white-knuckling
What Olympic Athletes Can Teach You About Food Freedom
After watching the Olympics for two weeks I wanted to share the stories that have resonated with me the most. Stories about what it takes to keep going, to trust your body, to come back after something hard. This podcast isn't just about inspiration, it's about what these athletes can teach you on your journey to food freedom. What You'll Discover:- Why inspiration is one of the mo
The Hidden Role of Shame in Binge Eating (with Kyira Wackett)
Shame might be the most powerful force keeping you stuck in the binge cycle—and you might not even realize it's there.Today I'm joined by Kyira Wackett, a licensed therapist specializing in shame, burnout, and anxiety, for a conversation that gets to the heart of why shame and binge eating are so deeply connected. Shame is the painful belief that we are fundamentally unworthy of love, be
Stop Fighting Food - How to Become a Peaceful Eater
What if the exhausting battle with food could actually end? Not through more willpower or another restrictive diet, but through understanding what's really happening underneath the struggle. In this episode, we explore what it means to become a peaceful eater - someone who is calm, connected, and confident with food - and why that transformation might be more attainable than you think.What Yo
What to Do When You're Not Where You Wanted to Be
One month into the new year, many people are feeling discouraged. Maybe you're not where you thought you'd be. Maybe you feel like you've backslid into old patterns. This episode offers a completely different way to look at where you are - one rooted in both truth and compassion. You'll learn about measuring the gain instead of the gap, why you're never actually back at sq
The Importance of Rhythm & Routine For Your Body
Your nervous system craves predictability - but that doesn't mean rigid rules. This episode explores why rhythm and routine matter so much for nervous system regulation, what to do when you rebel against structure, and how to create Supportive Structure that feels like freedom instead of restriction. Even if you think you hate routine, this episode might change your perspective.What You'
A Nervous System Approach to Goal Setting
Most goal-setting advice completely ignores your nervous system - and that's why most goals fail. When you understand how your nervous system responds to different types of goals, you can set yourself up for sustainable success instead of constant struggle. This episode reveals why traditional goal-setting often backfires and offers a completely different approach that works with your body in
What Does the Nervous System Have to Do With Binge Eating?
If you've been trying to use willpower to stop binge eating and it's not working, there's a reason. Your binges aren't about discipline or control - they're about your nervous system trying to bring you back to safety. In this foundational episode, you'll learn a simple framework for understanding your nervous system and why it matters so much for your relationship wi
How to Develop Self-Trust with Dawn Ledet
Do you think you're a person who can't trust themselves around certain foods? Would you love to trust yourself but don't know how, or don't think it's possible for you? If you want to cultivate more self-trust in your life, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Dawn Ledet, the Self-Trust Coach, to talk about what self-trust is and how you can cultivate it in your lif
How to Step Into 2026 Calm, Connected, and Confident
It's New Year's Eve, and you're probably already thinking about January 1st. About fresh starts and new resolutions. About finally getting it right this time. But what if instead of another promise to fix yourself, you could step into 2026 with something completely different?In this episode, we explore what it actually takes to create lasting change (hint: it's not more discipl
The Greatest Gift You Can Give Yourself This Holiday
It's Christmas Eve, and maybe you're already thinking about January 1st. Already making plans to finally fix yourself—to eat better, exercise more, have more control. But what if the greatest gift you could give yourself this holiday has nothing to do with fixing yourself at all?In this episode, we explore why the constant search for the next fix keeps you stuck, and what actually create
The Part of You That Says "Screw It" (And What It Really Needs)
You know that moment when something inside you says "screw it—I deserve this, life's too short for all these rules"? It might happen after you've been trying to "be good", or it might happen just from thinking about cutting back. You might think this part is sabotaging you, making everything harder. But what if this part is actually trying to help you? In this episode
The Deeper Permission You Need to Give Yourself
You're longing for permission. Permission to eat the cookie, enjoy the party, or finally stop trying so hard. Maybe you're someone who pushes forward without it, achieving and succeeding while carrying the weight of guilt and doubt. Or maybe you stay stuck, paralyzed by not knowing what's "right." Either way, underneath is a deep, quiet longing for someone to tell you it&a
The One Question That Stops a Binge Spiral in Its Tracks
If you've ever felt trapped in a spiral, unable to stop binge eating once you've started, this episode offers a powerful way forward. I'm sharing three transformative questions, one for before you eat, one for during, and one for after, that can interrupt automatic patterns and create space for real change. But first, I talk honestly about what it really means to "stop a spiral
Your Body Doesn't Know It's a Holiday
What if the strategies you've been using to "prepare" for holiday meals are actually setting you up for the exact struggle you're trying to avoid? In this episode, we explore the unintentional mistakes people make with food around the holidays - mistakes that seem logical but work against your body's physiology. From skipping meals to "save calories" to trying to
Food, Family, and Finding Peace During the Holidays
The holidays are coming, and if you struggle with food, you might already feel the anxiety building. In this episode, we explore why holiday gatherings are so challenging for people with complicated relationships with food - and what you can actually do about it. We're not talking about willpower strategies or strict rules. We're talking about a grounded, connected approach that helps yo
How Black-and-White Thinking Perpetuates Binge Eating
Black-and-white thinking might be the single most powerful pattern keeping you stuck in cycles of binging and restriction. If you've ever thought "I already messed up, so I might as well keep going," this episode is for you. We explore how all-or-nothing thinking creates the binge-restrict cycle, why it's so common among high-achievers, and most importantly, how to start shifti
How to Work With the Part of You That Wants to Binge (Part 2)
In this second part of our series on parts work, we get practical. You understand now that you have parts - but how do you actually work with them? This episode covers the critical missing piece: trust. Learn why your parts don't trust you yet, how the internal critic keeps you stuck, and practical questions you can ask to start building relationship with your parts. This is deep, root-cause
Understanding the Part of You That Wants to Binge (Part 1)
If you struggle with binge eating or emotional eating, you've probably felt like you're at war with yourself. One part desperately wants to eat while another part screams "no, don't do it!" This episode explains the psychology behind binge eating using parts work and Internal Family Systems (IFS) concepts. Learn why the part of you that binges is actually trying to protect
The Safety Paradox: Why It's So Hard to Stop Binge Eating
Have you ever noticed that your comfort foods and your fear foods are often the same? In this episode, we explore the Safety Paradox - the confusing experience of seeking safety in food while simultaneously feeling unsafe with that very same food. Through nervous system science and practical strategies, you'll understand why this happens and how to work with it rather than against it.What You
What to Do After a Binge (Without Spiraling Into Shame)
What to Do After a Binge (Without Spiraling Into Shame)Learn the exact framework that transforms your most difficult moments with food into opportunities for growth. In this episode, we dive deep into the CALM Process - a step-by-step approach to responding to binges and out-of-control eating with curiosity instead of judgment. Stop the shame spiral and start creating real change.What You'll
How to Decode Your Personal Binge Signals
Now that you understand binges are signals and you know the 8 primary reasons why they happen, it's time to get practical. In this episode, you'll learn how to become the scientist of your own experience and decode what YOUR specific signals mean. No more guessing - you'll have a clear toolkit for understanding your patterns.What You'll Discover:• The Scientist's Toolkit f
The 8 Reasons Why People Binge (and the Real Solutions)
Finally, understand why "just eat when hungry, stop when full" has never been enough. In this comprehensive episode, we explore the 8 primary reasons why people binge eat and the real solutions that address each root cause. This isn't about willpower or quick fixes - it's about understanding what's really happening underneath your struggles with food.What You'll Disco
Signals, Not Setbacks: What Binges Really Mean
In this episode, we completely reframe what it means when you have an out-of-control moment with food. Instead of seeing binges as failures or proof that you're broken, discover why they're actually signals - lights on your dashboard telling you something needs attention underneath the surface.What You'll Discover:• Why shame and judgment keep you stuck in binge cycles• The neurosci
How to Trust Yourself Around Food Again
If you've ever found yourself eating the same 'safe' foods day after day because everything else feels too risky, or you've avoided social events because you didn't trust yourself around the food, this episode is for you. We're diving deep into one of the most fundamental aspects of healing your relationship with food: learning to trust yourself again.What You'll
Why 'Eat When You're Hungry and Stop When You're Full' Doesn't Work
In this final episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we tackle one of the most common pieces of advice that sounds simple but fails so many people. If you've ever felt frustrated trying to follow "eat when you're hungry, and stop when you're full," this episode explains why it's not you - it's the advice.What You'll Discover:Why this oversimplified advic
The Hunger That No Amount of Food Can Satisfy
In this seventh episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore the profound reality that sometimes what we're truly hungry for can never be found in food. If you've ever eaten and eaten but still felt unsatisfied, this episode reveals what you might really be seeking.What You'll Discover:The different types of non-food hunger you might be experiencingHow to recognize when you
The Nervous System & Hunger (with Leah Davidson)
In this deep-dive conversation, we unravel the mysterious connection between your nervous system and hunger. Expert Leah Davidson reveals why your body's signals are anything but random - and how understanding them can transform your relationship with food. What You'll Discover: How your nervous system drives hunger signalsWhy fighting your body's cues never worksPractical techniqu
Why Ignoring Hunger Backfires (and What to Do Instead)
In this fifth episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore why fighting your body's hunger signals never works long-term. Think ignoring hunger will help you control your eating? This episode reveals why that approach always backfires and what to do instead.What You'll Discover:How your brain responds when you don't give it enough fuelThe common patterns that keep you stuck
I Don't Get Hunger Signals - What Should I Do?
In this fourth episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we tackle one of the most common concerns: missing hunger signals. If you can't feel hunger or only notice it when you're absolutely ravenous, you're not broken - you've just taught your body to stop communicating.What You'll Discover:Why hunger signals disappear and how your body adapts to restrictionThe difference
What is the Difference Between Physical and Emotional Hunger?
In this third episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore one of the most important distinctions you can learn. Not all hunger feels the same - and understanding the difference can be life-changing. We explore the distinct qualities of physical and emotional hunger, not because one is better than the other, but so you have the information you need to respond in ways that truly serve you.
Your Relationship with Hunger Begins in Childhood (with Lisa Smith)
As we continue this series on hunger, we're turning to a foundational truth - your relationship with hunger begins in childhood. Today I'm joined by Lisa Smith of The Peaceful Parent to explore how we can help our children learn to listen to their bodies and develop a trusting relationship with hunger so that they won't end up looking to outside sources to figure out when, what, and
What is Your Relationship with Hunger?
Welcome to a powerful new series exploring hunger in a way you may never have heard before. If you've ever feared hunger, tried to control it, or lost touch with it completely, this episode will change how you think about this fundamental body signal.What You'll Discover:• Why hunger has become the "enemy" for so many people• The real reason your hunger signals feel chaotic or
The Nervous System and Addiction
Today's episode is a powerful conversation with Jan Winhall, an expert who's revolutionizing how we understand addiction, trauma, and healing. If you've ever felt trapped in cycles of behavior you can't seem to break, if you've struggled with food, substances, or any pattern that seems to control you, this episode is going to change everything. Jan walks you through her gr
The Conversation That Could Change Everything: Inside the Breakthrough Call
What if a single conversation could shift your entire relationship with food?In this episode, I take you inside the Breakthrough Call — a safe, supportive space designed for those who feel ready to move beyond consuming information and finally step into true transformation.You’ll learn what actually happens during a Breakthrough Call, who it’s for (and who it’s not for), and why it might be the fi
Why I Pray During Races (and How it Relates to Food Struggles)
What if the key to handling your most challenging moments with food isn't found in willpower or restriction, but in something completely unexpected?In this episode of the Binge Eating Breakthrough podcast, I'm sharing a practice from my triathlon racing that transformed how I navigate discomfort - and how you can apply this same approach when you're struggling with food.I'll te
Supportive Structure
How do you trust yourself around food without any structure at all? If this question keeps you up at night, you're not alone - it's the most common question people ask me about food freedom.Are you tired of choosing between rigid meal plans and complete food chaos? Have you tried the "just eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full" approach only to feel more co
Who Are You Listening To?
Who are you listening to when it comes to your food choices? If you're like most people, you've probably been listening to everyone except the one voice that matters most - your own.Have you been following external food rules for so long that you've lost touch with your body's signals? Do you find yourself constantly researching the "right" way to eat instead of trust
Creating Your Roadmap for Recovery
You've done it before in other areas of your life—maybe landing that dream job, finding your partner, or achieving a goal you once thought was impossible. So why does food feel so different? Why do you keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns?In this episode, I'll show you that you actually have TWO roadmaps operating in your life: one that leads you toward what you want, and ano
The Missing Piece in Binge Eating Recovery
If you’ve tried therapy, treatment programs, books, or food freedom plans—and you still find yourself stuck in the binge cycle—this episode is for you.In this episode, I’m introducing you to something new: the Binge Breakthrough Mini Series. I created it because I saw what was missing in so many recovery paths—real understanding of why binge eating happens in the first place.I share parts of my ow
From Emotional Eating to Empowerment with Deb Drummond
In this week's episode of the Binge Eating Breakthrough Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Deb Drummond, who opens up about her remarkable journey from using food as an emotional crutch to discovering genuine food freedom.Deb's story is one that might feel familiar – from her fast-paced music industry days to her awakening about how she was using even "healthy" foods in un
Never Give Up
What does it really mean to never give up - especially when the goal takes years longer than you expected?In this final episode of my 3-part post-marathon series, I’m sharing the long, winding journey to qualifying for the Boston Marathon - and how it parallels the path to food freedom and body trust.I talk about the power of holding a vision, even when the “how” and “when” are unclear… how the ri
Why Rest Feels So Hard
After the marathon, I gave myself more space to recover than ever before - and I still found myself overriding what my body was asking for.This episode is part two of my 3-part post-race series, and it’s all about the after: the energy drop, the resistance to slowing down, and the uncomfortable truth that even intentional rest sometimes misses the mark.I’m sharing why rest is hard for so many of u
No Regrets: Inside My Boston Qualifying Race
I recently ran the Eugene Marathon - and I qualified for Boston. But what made this race so meaningful wasn’t just the finish time. It was how I showed up when things got hard.In this episode, I’m sharing the full story of race day: the physical pain, the mental challenges, the moments I wanted to quit, and the mindset that carried me through. It’s the first in a 3-part series about the race, the
Olympic Athletes & Body Image
In today's episode, I share what happened when I watched Olympic and Paralympic athletes discuss their body image struggles on Project Runway. I was struck by how these incredible women - whose bodies many of us might envy - still faced insecurities and fitting challenges. If even Olympic athletes struggle with body image, what does that mean for the rest of us?I explore how focusing on what
What Marathon Training Taught Me About Healing
In this personal episode, I take you behind the scenes of my Boston Marathon qualifying journey and reveal the unexpected parallels I've discovered between athletic training and healing our relationship with food. I share how shifting from bracing against discomfort to opening up to possibility has transformed not just my running performance, but offers a powerful framework for approaching fo
The Power of Co-Regulation
In this episode, I explore the transformative power of co-regulation and why it might be the missing piece in your journey to freedom from binge eating. I'll share what happens in your brain and body when you connect with someone safe, why isolation often triggers binge behaviors, and how to find sources of co-regulation even when human connection feels risky. I open up about my personal stor
Why Nervous System Work Matters More Than Willpower
What do you do when everything goes off the rails and your nervous system is on high alert?In this episode, I share what happened during a recent workshop when unexpected tech issues threw everything off track—and how I responded in a way that’s very different from how I would have during my binge eating years.Instead of relying on willpower or pushing through, I took a moment to pause, regulate,
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