Breaking Up With Binge Eating

Emotional eating or binge eating often begins with a very normal human need: a need for comfort. Nothing in the world is more natural than wanting to feel better! Yet feeling like we need comfort can leave us unsure of what to do. Is it a sign we are too needy? Do we deserve comfort? What will help if we don't use food? In this episode we'll walk through exactly what to do when you are in need of comfort, in 3 steps. 1. We'll cover how to make peace with the fact you need comfort, instead of wondering what's wrong with you. 2. We'll roll out the map so you know where you can get it. (We'll talk through tons of ideas in this episode, including how food can actually help!) 3. We'll cover how to get it, when life may have placed some obstacles in your way. You and your happiness are worth it. 

Show Notes

Emotional eating or binge eating often begins with a very normal human need: a need for comfort. 

Nothing in the world is more natural than wanting to feel better! Yet feeling like we need comfort can leave us unsure of what to do. Is it a sign we are too needy? Do we deserve comfort? What will help if we don't use food? 

In this episode we'll walk through exactly what to do when you are in need of comfort, in 3 steps. 

1. We'll cover how to make peace with the fact you need comfort, instead of wondering what's wrong with you. 

2. We'll roll out the map so you know where you can get it. (We'll talk through tons of ideas in this episode, including how food can actually help!) 

3. We'll cover how to get it, when life may have placed some obstacles in your way. You and your happiness are worth it. 

What is Breaking Up With Binge Eating ?

Breaking Up With Binge Eating is for anyone stuck in binge eating, emotional eating, or the restrict → 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.
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