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Beyond Binge Eating
The Messy Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery: What Healing Really Looks Like with Mallary Tenore
In this episode, I sit down with Mallary Tenore—journalist, professor, and author of Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery—to explore the nuanced, often-overlooked reality of what it means to live in ongoing recovery from an eating disorder.Diagnosed with anorexia as a child and having spent decades in treatment, Mallary knows the truth: recovery isn’t linear, and for many, it doesn’t end with a “happily ever after.” Instead, it exists in what she calls the middle place—the messy, in-between space where healing happens, but perfection is never the goal.Here’s wh...
2025-07-24
31 min
Beyond Binge Eating
How a Ketogenic Diet Helped Shannon Harwood Heal Bipolar II
In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Harwood—recovery keto coach, mental health advocate, and Metabolic Mind Award recipient—to explore her extraordinary journey of healing from 35 years of bipolar disorder and food addiction through a therapeutic ketogenic lifestyle.Shannon shares how going beyond surface-level nutrition and embracing true metabolic healing helped her achieve complete remission from bipolar disorder, end a lifelong struggle with sugar and carbohydrate addiction, and finally experience peace around food. Her story challenges conventional thinking around mental health, addiction, and what’s possible in recovery.Here’s what we cover...
2025-07-17
44 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Interoception & Addiction Recovery
In this video, we explore a critical yet often overlooked aspect of addiction recovery—interoceptive awareness, your ability to sense and interpret internal body signals like tension, hunger, emotions, and cravings. If you’ve ever felt like relapses or compulsive behaviors "come out of nowhere," poor interoception might be the hidden culprit.Here’s what we’ll cover:What is Interoception? How your brain reads internal signals—and why this skill is vital for emotional regulation, impulse control, and relapse prevention.The Brain-Body...
2025-07-10
03 min
Beyond Binge Eating
From Crippling Pain to Full Recovery: Laylalu’s Carnivore Journey
In this episode, I sit down with Laylalu Celis—author, content creator, certified twerk instructor, and animal-based health coach—to explore her extraordinary journey of healing from juvenile arthritis and chronic pain through a strict carnivore lifestyle, body awareness, and radical self-expression.Diagnosed with arthritis at age two and unable to walk by age nine, Laylalu tried everything before discovering the power of meat, movement, and mindset. What followed was a full-body transformation fueled by red meat and self-education.Here’s what we cover in the episode:• Laylalu’s childhood battle wit...
2025-07-03
45 min
Beyond Binge Eating
How to Overcome Food Addiction & Build Autonomy in Recovery with Mary Lacey Banks
In this episode, I sit down with Mary Lacey Banks—podcaster, motivator, and addiction recovery advocate—to discuss her inspiring journey of overcoming amphetamine, alcohol, and food addiction while reclaiming joy, autonomy, and self-trust in recovery.Mary shares raw, honest insights into the struggles and breakthroughs of addiction recovery, emphasizing how shifting focus from trauma to joy and self-care can transform the healing process. With practical techniques and contagious enthusiasm, she offers a fresh perspective on how to create lasting change.Here’s what we cover in the episode:•...
2025-06-26
38 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Carnivore Diet for Chronic Pain & Autism: How Jonathan Built Muscle and Defied Limits
In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Griffiths—British carnivore, bodybuilder, nutritionist, and founder of Carnivore Muscle—to explore his powerful journey of transforming health, physique, and mindset through science-backed carnivore strategies while navigating autism and chronic pain. Diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and living with autism, Jonathan turned his challenges into strengths, using a meat-based diet and disciplined training to rebuild his body and help others do the same. With a degree in human nutrition and 16+ years of lifting experience, he combines hard science with real-world results. Here’s what...
2025-06-19
43 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Breaking the Bonds of Food Addiction: Innovative Therapies for Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode of the Beyond Binge Eating podcast, we sit down with Anna, a licensed clinical psychotherapist and expert in treating complex trauma, eating disorders, and food addiction. Join us as we explore the profound connections between emotional health and eating behaviors, and unveil the therapeutic approaches that bring about real change. We dive into a range of topics, such as using the felt sense and parts work, and how these can help patients regain control over their eating habits.This episode not only sheds light on the complexities of eating disorders but also offers a...
2025-06-17
49 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Detox from Sugar & Beat Cravings with Nutrition, Supplements, Lifestyle
In this episode, I sit down with Elanie and Kay from Renegade Nutrition, a dynamic duo challenging the status quo of subpar health.Here’s what we’ll cover in the video:The Science of Sugar Addiction: How sugar affects your brain like a drug and creates a cycle of dependency.Breaking the Cravings Cycle: The difference between quitting cold turkey vs. a gradual approach—and which one works best.The Power of Nutrition: How consuming plenty of protein and fats help stabil...
2025-06-12
1h 05
Beyond Binge Eating
Food Addiction, Binge Eating & Blood Sugar: A Metabolic Approach with Michelle Hurn
In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Hurn—registered dietitian, ultra-endurance athlete, and author of The Dietitian’s Dilemma—to explore how a metabolic approach to nutrition can revolutionize the treatment of eating disorders, food addiction, and type 2 diabetes.Drawing from her own recovery from severe anorexia and over a decade of clinical experience, Michelle shares powerful insights on why conventional nutrition advice often fails—and how animal-based, low carb diets are helping people heal from the inside out.Here’s what we cover in the episode: • Miche...
2025-06-10
39 min
Beyond Binge Eating
How to Stop Binge Eating & Heal Your Relationship with Food w/Jo Moscalu
In this episode, we sit down with Jo Moscalu, a registered dietitian and PhD student studying binge eating in Ireland, to dive deep into the emotional, psychological, and social aspects of binge eating. Jo shares her personal struggle with binge eating after becoming a dietitian, how she overcame it, and the insights she now brings to help others find true food freedom.Here’s what we’ll cover in the video:Jo’s Story: How external pressure as a dietitian led her into the cycle of binge eating—and how she found her way...
2025-06-05
21 min
Beyond Binge Eating
What’s REALLY in Your Food? Ex-Food Technologist Shares Inside Look at Industry
In this episode, we sit down with Min Tan, a former food technologist turned UX designer, who spent over a decade behind the scenes of the food industry. Min reveals truths about ultra-processed foods, deceptive marketing tactics, and the science behind food cravings—insights that will change the way you see what’s on your plate.Here’s what we’ll cover in the video:What’s really in your chicken nuggets? The surprising ingredients that make up this processed favorite.Food marketing...
2025-06-03
38 min
Beyond Binge Eating
How the Ketogenic Diet Can Help Food Addiction and Binge Eating
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erin Bellamy—chartered psychologist, metabolic psychiatry practitioner, and researcher specializing in ketogenic therapies for mental health—to explore a unique, brain-first approach to food addiction and binge eating recovery.With a Ph.D. focused on ketogenic diets and depression, years of clinical experience, and a passion for bridging metabolism and mental health, Dr. Bellamy offers a refreshing, science-backed perspective on true healing.Here’s what we cover in the episode:• Dr. Bellamy’s journey from traditional psychology to pioneering metabolic...
2025-05-29
37 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Healing Food Addiction & Obsession with the Carnivore Diet: How Lucy Transformed Her Life
In this episode, meet Lucy—nurse, health advocate, and passionate voice for recovery through the Carnivore diet—as she shares her powerful journey of healing from disordered eating. Here’s what we cover in the episode: • Lucy’s personal story of struggling with emotional eating, ultra-processed foods, and how the Carnivore diet became her path to recovery.• Why ultra-processed foods hijack our hunger cues—and how real, nutrient-dense foods can help restore them.• The surprising role that quitting coffee played in uncovering true hunger and...
2025-05-27
51 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Overcoming Body Shame & Embracing Embodiment: Emily Wishall’s Guide to Self-Love
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Emily Wishall, an expert in embodiment and confidence coaching, to explore how reclaiming your connection to your body can transform your confidence, relationships, and overall well-being.If you’ve ever struggled with body shame, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation will give you the tools to shift from self-judgment to self-trust—without forcing yourself into rigid rules or diets.Here’s what we’ll cover in the video:What is embodiment? How being fully present in your body can...
2025-05-22
30 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Healing Trauma & Overcoming Dissociation: Christine Forner on Mindfulness & Recovery
In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Christine Forner, a leading expert in trauma, dissociation, and mindfulness, to uncover how the mind and body respond to deep emotional pain—and how to reconnect with yourself in a meaningful way.If you've ever struggled with binge eating, emotional numbness, or feeling disconnected from your own actions, this conversation is a must-watch.Here’s what we’ll cover in the video:The Survival Mechanism of Dissociation – How your brain protects you from pain by shutting down awareness, much like ane...
2025-05-20
37 min
Beyond Binge Eating
The Power of Nature in Healing Trauma & Emotional Eating | Dr. Rochelle Calvert
In this week’s episode, we welcome Dr. Rochelle Calvert, a licensed clinical psychologist, mindfulness teacher, and somatic experiencing practitioner, to explore the deep connection between trauma healing, mindfulness, and nature-based therapy.Dr. Calvert has spent over 20 years studying and teaching mindfulness, helping people reconnect with their bodies and the natural world to heal trauma at its core.Here’s what we’ll cover in the video:Mindfulness & Trauma – Why traditional mindfulness alone may not be enough for trauma recovery and how somatic experiencing bridges the gap.
2025-05-15
37 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Somatic Healing for Binge Eating & Food Addiction | Clarissa Kennedy
In this episode, I sit down with Clarissa Kennedy—clinical social worker, founder of Reinvent Your Bliss Point, co-founder of Sweet Sobriety, and co-host of the Food Junkies Podcast—to dive deep into the intersection of trauma, embodiment, and ultra-processed food addiction.With over 15 years of clinical experience and her own recovery journey, Clarissa shares a deeply compassionate, science-backed, and somatic approach to healing.Here’s what we cover in the episode:• Clarissa’s personal and professional story of overcoming addiction, eating disorders, and reclaiming her own embodiment...
2025-05-13
43 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Sugar Detox Journey: Trauma Healing & Somatic Embodiment with Danielle Daem
In this episode, join Danielle Daem—sugar freedom expert, breathwork facilitator, and somatic embodiment coach—as she shares her transformative journey from a childhood steeped in sugar addiction to a life of deep self-connection and healing. Here’s what we cover in the episode: • Danielle’s personal story of overcoming a life filled with sugar dependency and emotional pain. • The powerful connection between trauma and unhealthy eating habits, and why our bodies often hold the key to true healing. • Practical insights on somatic embodi...
2025-05-08
31 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Healing Food Addiction with Internal Family Systems & Trauma-Informed Therapy | Vanessa Kredler
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Vanessa Kredler—certified food addiction counselor, trauma-informed therapist, and passionate advocate for recovery. With a background in psychotherapy, internal family systems (IFS), and somatic healing, Vanessa offers a deeply compassionate and structured approach to working with food addiction.Here’s what we’ll cover in the video: From Addiction to Structure: Vanessa shares her personal recovery journey, including how food addiction impacted her life—and why structure became her foundation for healing. Redefining Recovery & A...
2025-05-06
41 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Breaking the Bonds of Food Addiction: Innovative Therapies for Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode of the Beyond Binge Eating podcast, we sit down with Anna, a licensed clinical psychotherapist and expert in treating complex trauma, eating disorders, and food addiction. Join us as we explore the profound connections between emotional health and eating behaviors, and unveil the therapeutic approaches that bring about real change. We dive into a range of topics, such as using the felt sense and parts work, and how these can help patients regain control over their eating habits.This episode not only sheds light on the complexities of eating disorders but also offers a...
2025-04-30
49 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Somatic Healing & Binge Recovery: A Nervous System Approach with Stefanie Michele
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Stefanie Michele—binge eating recovery and body image coach, somatic practitioner-in-training, and former occupational therapist. With a background in psychology and integrative health coaching, Stefanie brings a rare mix of science, lived experience, and nervous system wisdom to the recovery space.Here’s what we’ll cover in the video:From Disorder to Embodiment: Stefanie shares her 20+ year journey with disordered eating and how somatic therapy helped her finally break free from the binge-restrict cycle.The Nervous System & Bingeing: Why binge eating is...
2025-04-24
37 min
Beyond Binge Eating
A Powerful Mindful Eating Practice for Binge Eating Recovery
Struggling with autopilot eating or feeling disconnected from your body during meals? This guided mindful eating meditation is designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your senses, and approach food with presence and compassion—one bite at a time.In this video, you’ll be guided through:A grounding ritual to create safety and awareness before eatingSensory exploration of smell, texture, and tasteTools to observe urges and shift long-standing eating patternsGentle affirmations for self-compassion and body connection
2025-04-08
09 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Rewiring the Mind & Body: A Holistic Approach to Healing with Jennifer Donovan
In this week’s episode, we welcome Jennifer Donovan, founder of Whole Body Healing and a trauma therapist turned holistic health expert. Jennifer shares how her personal battle with chronic illness led her to discover the powerful connection between nutrition, nervous system regulation, and mental health.Here’s what we’ll cover in the video:From Trauma Therapist to Holistic Healer: How Jennifer transitioned from traditional therapy to a full-body approach, integrating gut health and ancestral nutrition.Food & Mental Health: Why nutritional deficiencies, gut imbalances, and metabolic dysfunction can masquerade as men...
2025-04-03
44 min
Beyond Binge Eating
3 Sensory Strategies for High-Functioning, Neurodivergent Adults in Recovery
Are you a high-functioning neurodivergent adult in recovery? You’re not alone. Sensory modulation isn’t just about comfort—it’s a powerful tool for staying grounded, managing urges, and supporting mental well-being.In this video, we’ll explore:Cold Exposure – How ice, cold showers, and cold plunges can reset your nervous system and stop binge urges in their tracks.Knocking the Kidneys – A Qi-Gong technique that enhances body awareness and provides instant calm.Weighted Input – From weighted blankets to pets to jiu-jitsu, discover how deep pressure can soothe and stabilize your system.By understanding an...
2025-04-01
06 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Binge Eating, Dissociation & Trauma with Sandi James
In this episode, we sit down with Sandi James, a registered psychologist, certified eating disorder recovery coach, and lived-experience clinician with over 15 years in mental health and trauma recovery.Together, we explore the often-overlooked world of binge eating disorder, its deep connection with dissociation, and the innovative, person-centered approaches Sandi uses to help clients who feel let down by traditional treatment methods.Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:Why Binge Eating Disorder Is Underdiagnosed:Discover how shame, stigma, and medical bias contribute to the lack of r...
2025-03-27
41 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Understanding Food Addiction – The Science of Dopamine, Tolerance, and Reinforcement
In this video, we delve into the fascinating science behind food addiction—why it happens, how it affects your brain, and, most importantly, how you can break free. Food addiction isn’t a matter of willpower; it's rooted in your brain's reward system, driven by dopamine, tolerance, and reinforcement patterns.Here’s what we’ll cover:Dopamine & Cravings: Why processed foods trigger massive dopamine surges and how this leads to compulsive eating.Tolerance Development: How your brain adapts to constant stimulation, causing you to eat more while enjoying it less.
2025-03-25
06 min
Beyond Binge Eating
How the Keto Diet Saved Her | Food Sobriety with Mary Roberts
In this eye-opening episode of our podcast, we welcome Mary Roberts from Food Freedom with Mary, a food addiction recovery coach who brings nearly 11 years of experience and personal triumph over eating disorders to the table. Join us as Mary candidly shares her journey from battling bulimia, binge eating, and compulsive eating to finding sustainable recovery through a keto diet.Here’s what we’ll cover in the video:Mary's Early Struggles: How a chaotic childhood and early exposure to addictive foods set the stage for her lifelong battle with food.
2025-03-20
44 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Cookies and Cocaine: A Tale of Sweet Seduction
In this video, I highlight similarities between how our brains react to processed foods and addictive drugs. Drawing from compelling studies on both humans and rats, we highlight how sweetness and ultra-processed foods can exert a powerful influence over our brain chemistry.Here’s what we’ll cover:Sweet Seduction: How processed foods can outcompete even addictive drugs like cocaine in captivating our brain’s reward system.Emotional Highs: The temporary emotional uplift after consuming processed foods and how it compares to the effects of alcohol and drugs.
2025-03-18
05 min
Beyond Binge Eating
How to Manage Sugar Addiction and Find Lasting Recovery | With Rachel Murray
In this episode, we dive into the complexities of food addiction with SUGAR/HMA-certified holistic nutritionist Rachel Murray. Through an insightful discussion, we explore how many individuals mistakenly focus on moderation when it comes to fixing food addiction except that in most cases this solution is not effective.Here’s what we’ll cover:Uncovering Sugar Addiction: Understanding how sugar acts as an addictive substance and the challenges it presents.The Misconception of Moderation: Why moderation doesn’t work for individuals struggling with food addiction and why an all-or-nothing approach is nec...
2025-03-13
33 min
Beyond Binge Eating
The Power of Mindfulness for Binge Eating and Food Addiction
Feeling like binge eating is on autopilot? This episode dives into three mindfulness-based exercises to proactively interrupt compulsive patterns and to find the pause: self check-ins, seated meditation, and box breathing. These evidence-backed techniques can help you to tune into yourself, the moment, step out of autopilot, and support intentional choices. Please like, subscribe, and share this video with anyone who might benefit from it. Also, don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter for more insights and support on your recovery journey! Follow Beyond Binge EatingInstagram: / ht...
2025-03-11
05 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Food Addiction Challenges & Solutions | Convo With Meghann, Low Carb/Lifestyle/Sugar Addiction Coach
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of food addiction through Meghann's story of recovery. We explore the roots of addictive behaviors and the impact of lifestyle changes in managing this complex condition.Here’s what we’ll cover:Personal Recognition of Food Addiction: How Meghann identified her struggles with food and the steps she took toward recovery.Psychological Triggers and Emotional Responses: Examining the internal and external factors that contribute to food addiction.Holistic Recovery Approaches: The role of comprehensive health strategies in managing addiction.
2025-03-06
38 min
Beyond Binge Eating
How To Get Through The Urge To Binge
In this video, I discuss practical strategies for effectively handling the urge to binge. We'll focus on building awareness and using psychological as well as physiologically based strategies to not only reduce the intensity of the urge, but also to increase our capacity to manage the urge. Here’s what we’ll cover:Building Awareness: Recognizing the early signs and triggers of a binge urge.Reducing Intensity and Frequency of Urges to Binge: Proactive measures to lessen the intensity and frequency of binge urges.Bolstering Resi...
2025-03-04
09 min
Beyond Binge Eating
How the Carnivore Diet Ends Sugar Addiction and Transforms Your Health
In this video, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Wiedeman, a staunch advocate for the carnivore diet and a guide for many overcoming food addiction. Dr. Wiedeman’s story is powerful—through personal struggles and profound discoveries, she has crafted a lifestyle that defies conventional dietary frameworks and champions a path to recovery from food addiction.Here’s what we’ll cover:Defining Food Addiction: Dr. Wiedeman explains why food, especially sugar and processed foods, can be as addictive as drugs.The Carnivore Solution: How a diet devoid of carbohydrates and sugars can radicall...
2025-02-27
1h 01
Beyond Binge Eating
Proprioceptive strategies for dissociative compulsions to binge eat
In today’s video, we explore 3 proprioceptive strategies to manage the urges of binge eating, particularly useful when you feel disconnected from your body. Proprioception, or your sense of body awareness, can be a powerful ally in regaining control during moments of dissociation linked to compulsive eating.Here’s what we’ll cover:Understanding Proprioception: Discover how this critical sense of bodily awareness aids in grounding and spatial orientation.Disrupting Dissociation: Techniques to ground yourself in the present and counter the floating away sensation that is oft...
2025-02-25
06 min
Beyond Binge Eating
What the Sugar Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know | How sugar is secretly destroying your health
In this video, I sit down with Elanie Welch, the brilliant co-founder of Renegade Nutrition, to explore how she’s challenging conventional dietary norms and helping others thrive. Elanie’s journey is inspiring—facing systemic barriers, she turned her frustration into fuel to create a podcast that empowers people to reclaim their health.Here’s what we’ll cover:Breaking the Status Quo: How Renegade Nutrition rejects harmful mainstream health advice.The Hidden Dangers of Sugar: Why sugar is more addictive than you think and how it’s h...
2025-02-20
43 min
Beyond Binge Eating
How to Control Your Sugar Cravings (These ACTUALLY Work)
In this video, I share effective, science-backed strategies to help you combat sugar cravings. We'll explore how cravings are influenced by biological, nutritional, and psychological factors. By understanding and adjusting these areas, you can significantly reduce the urge for sugary treats.Here’s what we’ll cover:Regulating Circadian Rhythm: How sleep quality and exposure to natural light affect your sugar cravings.Dopamine Alternatives: Finding satisfaction through healthier activities to replace the sugar rush.Nutritional Balance: The importance of protein and...
2025-02-18
05 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Revolutionizing Mental Health Through Nutrition | Dr. David Wiss
In this enlightening episode, we delve deep into the intersection of nutrition and mental health with Dr. David Wiss, a well-respected mental health scientist and registered dietitian. As the founder of Nutrition in Recovery and the innovative Wise Mind Nutrition Mobile App, Dr. Wiss brings a wealth of knowledge and groundbreaking approaches to treating mental health issues, eating disorders, and ultra-processed food addiction.What we'll cover in this episode:Innovative Approaches: Explore Dr. Wiss' strategies for managing ultra-processed food use disorders and his unique perspective on nutritional psychiatry.
2025-02-13
46 min
Beyond Binge Eating
How to rewire your brain to stop binge eating
In this video, I share with you the fascinating concept of neuroplasticity and how it can be leveraged to overcome binge eating. By understanding and applying the principles of brain adaptability and habit formation, you can rewire your brain to respond differently to the urges that lead to binge eating.Here’s what we’ll cover:Neuroplasticity Explained: Discover how your brain's ability to change and adapt offers hope for breaking free from binge eating habits.The Habit Loop: Learn how binges form a cue-craving-response-reward loop in your brain and how to disrupt this cycle effectively.Chan...
2025-02-11
04 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Neurobiology, Eating Disorders, Mental Health & Public Policy | Dr. Naomi Charalambakis Wilkerson
In this podcast episode, I dive deep into the intricate and evolving world of eating disorder research with Dr. Naomi Charalambakis Wilkerson. Naomi shares with us her key learnings from her journey and we also explore the critical efforts in place to broaden understanding and develop more effective treatments in this complex field.Here’s what we’ll cover:The Push for Broader Understanding: Unpacking the journey and the significant challenges faced in expanding the scope of research and gaining recognition for lesser-known eating disorders.Neurobiological Insights: Naomi shar...
2025-02-06
38 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Why Food Addiction Is The Hardest
In this video, I break down the unique challenges that make food addiction such a tough battle—oftentimes even harder to recover from than drugs or alcohol. From the constant availability of addictive foods to the way they hijack our brain’s reward pathways, the struggle is real and more complex than it seems. We’ll dive deep into the biological, social, and emotional factors that contribute to this ongoing battle.Here’s what we’ll cover:Addictive Foods Everywhere: The unavoidable presence of trigger foods in daily life.Brain Chemistry & Cravings: How processed foods activate powerful b...
2025-02-04
11 min
Beyond Binge Eating
How to Reduce Cravings to Binge Eat
Are you struggling with cravings to binge eat? In this video, I’m sharing 13 science-backed strategies that have helped me and others reduce cravings and build a healthier relationship with food. I’m Kristina—former severe and long-term binge eater, recovery coach, and a PhD candidate specializing in binge eating disorder—and I know firsthand how tough this journey can be.If you’ve ever felt like cravings are taking over your life, these practical and researched strategies are here to help you take control. Whether it’s through mindful eating, exercise, nutrition, or mental techniques, each tip is roote...
2025-01-31
08 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Self Determination in Recovery & The Fight For Recognition of Food Addiction | Molly Painschab
In this podcast episode, Molly Painschab describes the controversial and challenging process of advocating for the recognition of food addiction. We explore the often unseen struggles behind the scenes of global health advocacy and the innovative approaches being taken to redefine recovery. She also shares gems of wisdom explaining the benefits of self determination in recovery.Here’s what we’ll cover:The Fight for Recognition: Unpacking the journey and the immense challenges faced in getting food addiction recognized by major health organizations. She highlights the extensive collaborative efforts needed to change entrenched medical perspectives acro...
2025-01-30
32 min
Beyond Binge Eating
A New Approach to Recovery from Binge Eating & Food Addiction
Are you stuck in your recovery journey despite doing all the therapy, reading all the books, or following other methods? You might need a new approach. In this video, I share a unique method for overcoming binge eating, food addiction, and compulsive eating, based on a combination of nutritional science, psychology, exercise science, occupational therapy, and more.This holistic approach goes beyond cognitive strategies, incorporating mindfulness, circadian rhythm, sensory strategies, movement, and self-compassion. It’s all about engaging your body and senses alongside your mind. I’ll walk you through some of they key components of my appr...
2025-01-30
12 min
Beyond Binge Eating
The Hidden Dangers of Moderation for Food Addicts
In this podcast episode, I explain the often-overlooked perils of moderation for those dealing with food addiction. While moderation is frequently adopted as a universal solution for eating habits, it can be a hidden trap for those struggling with binge eating and food addictions.Here’s what we’ll cover:The Addictive Food Moderation Myth: Breaking down why the advice to "eat all foods in moderation" doesn't hold up for everyone, especially those with food addiction.Why Addictive Food Moderation Fails: Insights into how moderate consumption can lead to increased cravings and binge cycles, making recovery even...
2025-01-28
07 min
Beyond Binge Eating
How Yoga Therapy Transforms Eating Disorder Treatment
In this podcast episode, I sit down with Jennifer Kreatsoulas, a PhD and certified yoga therapist dedicated to integrating yoga into the recovery process for those battling eating disorders. Jennifer’s approach is deeply transformative, utilizing the profound connection between body and mind to foster healing and recovery.Here’s what we’ll cover:The Healing Power of Yoga: Jennifer discusses how yoga helps mend the severed relationship between mind and body in individuals with eating disorders.Yoga’s Role in Recovery: Insight into how yoga serves as a crucial component in holistic recovery plans.Emotional and Phys...
2025-01-24
36 min
Beyond Binge Eating
Food Addiction vs. Binge Eating: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters with Dr. Vera Tarman
In this episode, Kristina talks with Dr. Vera Tarman, medical director and food addiction expert, about the complexities of food addiction and the journey of true recovery. Dr. Tarman shares her deep understanding of food addiction, comparing it to substance addiction, and discusses the challenges individuals face with compulsive eating behaviors that persist despite clear negative consequences.✨ Key Topics Discussed:The Difference Between Abstinence and Recovery:Dr. Tarman explains that abstinence is just the starting point. True recovery requires a deeper transformation that involves social, psychological, and spiritual changes. Without these, a person ri...
2024-12-10
38 min
Beyond Binge Eating
BBE Trailer - From Rock Bottom to Recovery
Struggling with binge eating or food addiction? You’re not alone.In this video, I share a little bit about my personal journey of battling binge eating for over 20 years and how it impacted everything. After hitting rock bottom, I turned my life around with the help of residential treatment, a deep commitment to self-compassion, and through deep-diving into embodiment on both an experiential and academic level. Now, I’m starting this channel to share what I’ve learned and share how you can apply it to your own healing journey.I will detail some of the...
2024-11-15
02 min