This week I’m joined by the incredible Alex Bottomley, a trauma-informed somatic practitioner who helps people break free from binge eating by rebuilding safety and trust in their body.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the all-or-nothing cycle with food…
If you’ve tried every plan, every mindset trick, every rule…
If you blame yourself for not having enough willpower…
This episode will feel like a breath out.
Alex shares
• why binge eating isn’t a motivation problem
• how disconnection from the body keeps us trapped
• what somatic work actually looks like in real life
• the role shame plays in our eating patterns
• how to create safety so food stops feeling like the only escape
We also dive into the perfectionism trap, why “doing the work” can easily become another pressure, and how to approach healing from a place that’s actually supportive rather than overwhelming.
It’s an honest, grounded conversation about what it really takes to feel calm around food again - especially if you’ve spent years feeling like something must be wrong with you.
If you’re ready for a kinder, more sustainable way to change your relationship with food, this is the episode to listen to
What is Beyond Diets?
On Beyond Diets, we dig deep on how and why Diet Culture has rooted so deeply into our lives and left us feeling a bit broken. Our aim is to open you up to a whole new way of thinking about food, your body and your overall mindset to looking after your well-being.
Alongside my own solo episodes, I’ve spoken to some of the leading experts across various different industries to help you understand yourself in a way you never have before.
And I’ve spoken to some of the incredible women who I’ve personally worked with over the past few years, to help you see you’re not alone with your day to day challenges.
I’m so excited that you’re here, thank you for listening to the Beyond Diets Podcast!