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Breaking Up With Binge Eating

Georgie Fear and the Confident Eaters Team

Breaking Up With Binge Eating is for anyone stuck in binge eating, emotional eating, or the restrict-then-binge cycle. Hosts Georgie Fear, Christina Holland, and Maryclaire Brescia share practical, evidence-based tools from the Breaking Up With Binge Eating Coaching Program—grounded in nutritional science, behavior change psychology, and approaches like CBT and ACT—without the shame or perfectionism. New here? Start with Episode 10: The 2 REAL Causes of Binge Eating. Pick your Listening Path

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17:11

Why Stress Makes Eating Feel Out of Control

Breaking Up With Binge Eating ·

2026/02/26

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

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14:26

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Restriction

Breaking Up With Binge Eating ·

2026/02/19

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

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4:20

Start Here: Pick Your Path

Breaking Up With Binge Eating ·

2026/02/14

New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you’re dealing with right now.

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6:54

It’s Not Willpower, It’s Pressure (Why Binge &...

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2026/02/12

Start Here + Listening Paths: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-hereWelcome to Season 2 of Breaking Up With Binge Eating. This 12-episode series walks you step-by-step from distress around food to something steadier and more workable—without perfection. In the Season 2 opener, we challenge the idea that loss of control is a character flaw and replace it with a more accurate frame: pressure exceeds capacity. We’ll unpack how restriction, stress, exhaustion, and emotional

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12:39

How Binge Eating Reflects Our Struggle with Restraint

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2026/01/16

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Georgie Fear explores the psychological chain reactions behind binge eating, revealing how it often serves as a rebound effect from excessive restraint and self-sacrifice. Through the story of Marta, a busy mom juggling family and business, listeners learn how binge eating isn't about selfishness—it's actually a compensation for too much selflessness.Key Topics CoveredWhy binge eating doesn't occur in isolation—it's a rebound or "ricochet" from preceding

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17:35

"But I'm not losing weight yet"

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2025/12/26

Losing weight is probably one of the most common reasons we hear that people want to end their binge eating. It's the physical symbol of success and is most apparent to the world. Reasons for wanting to change their current state may also include bothersome achy knees, elevated blood pressure, or distress about not being a healthy role model. But the big thing that hurts them on a daily basis is the size, shape, or weight of their body. If you want to stop binge eating mostly because you

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11:59

When Food Becomes Protest: Defusing Resentment &...

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2025/12/05

Have to do this. Can't eat that.Over and over, these mandates drive a person crazy. Many of our clients say that it builds up over time, and they snap. They just want to eat and eat, in opposition to feeling pushed around by all the responsibilities and demands on them. They want to feel free, like they can have or do whatever they want in at least one small area of life. Can't food be the one place they get to cut loose?In this episode, listen to Sarah's candid journey about her

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23:59

I Really Eat Perfectly (When I'm Not Bingeing)

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2025/11/14

"I eat really clean", Kyle said "Even my binges are on healthy things. That's why it's confusing. I'm a fit guy. I'm a healthy eater who binge eats." Kyle's words bring up a number of misconceptions about binge eating and the people who suffer from it. In today's episode, we'll delve into why clean eating can lead to or exacerbate binge eating. Join us to discover how the fitness industry's sometimes extreme dietary advice can lead to disordered eating and why it’s common among athletes

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26:41

Rest Is Hard. Here's How To Do It Anyway. (Featuring...

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2025/10/24

Our philosophy on treatment includes supporting people in many areas of life in addition to meeting their nutrition needs. Eating disorder recovery certainly involves modifying your eating, but if someone only works on the food piece of their life, they often can't completely escape from the symptoms. They may relapse into binge eating again, or they might replace it with a different coping behavior. That's why this podcast covers such a broad spectrum of topics, aside from food. You may

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15:59

The Lie Behind "I Don't Deserve To Have Good Things"

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2025/10/03

Have you ever had the thought 'I don't deserve good things'? This pervasive belief can be subtle, but it's not harmless. Today we are going to explore what's really going on with this belief.When we peel back the layers, we can see that the belief of "deservingness" is rooted in conditional worth messaging, internalized shame, and fear- which can all impact our food choices and self-care. It's time to challenge these beliefs and embrace the idea that you are inherently worthy of good

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52:27

Olivia's Journey: How Medication Helped Silence Her...

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2025/09/12

Olivia emailed us sharing her personal journey with Semaglutide, a GLP one receptor agonist, and how it helped her manage binge eating disorder. Olivia's experience was so compelling and we believe it sheds light on the silence around GLP one drugs and their potential benefits beyond weight loss. Join Georgie as she discusses the implications, potential benefits, and risks of using these medications for binge eating disorder. She also delves into the future of research and the

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12:58

“I Can’t Handle This” — The Thought That Triggers the...

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2025/08/22

In today's episode, we discuss how moments of emotional distress can often trigger binge and emotional eating and it all starts with the thought 'I can't handle this'. But what if there was a way to reframe that thought and change the course of your actions as a result? It all starts with combating overwhelm, building up alternative strategies, and garnering your support system in times of need. Learn from real client examples, who faced overwhelming situations without resorting to binge

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11:41

The Lie Behind "I'll Make Up For It Tomorrow"

Breaking Up With Binge Eating ·

2025/08/01

Join us in today's episode as we dive into one of the most pervasive thoughts in the binge-restrict cycle: 'I'll make up for it tomorrow.' We'll explore how this seemingly harmless thought is a clustered cognitive distortion, combining all-or-nothing thinking, future tripping, moral reasoning, should statements, and magical thinking. Learn how this mindset disconnects you from the present, adds emotional pressure, and often leads to more binge behaviors. We'll also discuss practical ways to

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19:00

What the Latest Research Says About Binge Eating...

Breaking Up With Binge Eating ·

2025/07/11

In this episode, we delve into the latest research on Binge Eating Disorder (BED), exploring its most common causes and effective treatments. Recent studies new findings show BED's connection to brain activity and reduced impulse control. Research also demonstrates the roles of systemic inflammation and the gut-brain axis in BED. You will also hear us share about the significance of interoceptive awareness, and the strong correlation between ADHD and binge eating. One of the most the

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10:52

"I've been so good, I can afford it" (The...

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2025/06/20

Are you someone who experiences a period of good weeks followed by bad weeks? Maybe you've heard yourself thinking, "I've been so good, I can afford it." This is an unhelpful thought that we hear pretty regularly from our clients and it's something we call "The Overconfidence Trap". Someone usually falls into this trap when they are doing well with their eating and health behaviors and feeling successful, only to be thrown off their game. Join us for this episode as we share how the

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16:13

How To Eat Like A "Normal Person"

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2025/05/16

"I want to eat like a normal person". That's what people tell us over the phone, on Zoom, via email, or written into our new client assessment. In today's episode, we want to explore with you what it means to be a 'normal eater,' and highlight that normal eating encompasses a range of behaviors rather than a specific definition. We delve into how comparisons and societal expectations can skew perceptions of normal eating and introduce the concept of 'confident, sensible eating,' which

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20:35

When Food Isn't The Fix: Emotion Regulation Skills...

Breaking Up With Binge Eating ·

2025/04/25

Have you noticed a pattern in your life where you use food to solve all the things? Whether you are cold, tired, behind schedule or intimidated or unsure or angry, does your brain say "should we eat something?" Even if you aren't hungry at all?This is exactly how emotional eating makes us act: We find ourselves using the same action (eating) to respond to any kind of feeling rather than stopping to discern what's actually happening and choosing a response from the many available

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11:47

The Incredible Relief of Changing Your Story

Breaking Up With Binge Eating ·

2025/03/28

We all have tapes that play in our heads or narratives in the background of our lives. The stories we tell ourselves cast us into roles and you can be certain that they impact how you feel, the choices you make day to day, and how you eat. If you are a creative person, a writer, a poet, or artist, you probably have a really developed skill for weaving dramatic stories. You see imagery and emotion everywhere. On the other hand, if you are a person who's highly factual and logical, you may be

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17:54

When Food Isn't The Fix: Emotion Regulation Skills...

Breaking Up With Binge Eating ·

2025/02/28

Have you noticed a pattern in your life where you use food to solve all the things? Whether you are cold, tired, behind schedule or intimidated or unsure or angry, does your brain say "should we eat something?" Even if you aren't hungry at all?This is exactly how emotional eating makes us act: We find ourselves using the same action (eating) to respond to any kind of feeling rather than stopping to discern what's actually happening and choosing a response from the many available

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18:31

Let's Help Marissa

Breaking Up With Binge Eating ·

2025/02/07

We love when we get letters from listeners! Today, we want to share one that came in from longtime listener, Marissa.Marissa has stopped binge eating thanks to following the skills she's learned from this podcast! However, she shared with us that she is still experiencing some challenges with managing her treats intake, particularly sugar. She has been working on experimenting and creating plans, but needs some more support.Join Georgie and Christina as we celebrate Marissa's progress,

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