Brain over Binge Podcast

Kathryn talked to Patrick Fox about overcoming problematic alcohol use, which relates to overcoming binge eating in many ways. Whether or not you struggle with drinking, you will learn a lot from Pat…

In this episode, Kathryn and Coach Julie talk about the first ever Brain over Binge Virtual Retreat, and how it will benefit your recovery. The retreat is on August 29th from 1pm-3pmEST, and during t…

If you’ve read Brain over Binge, you know how problematic cereal was for me during my dieting and binge eating days. But now, many years after recovery, I don’t eat much cereal at all, and it’s not a…

Do you find yourself acting automatically when the binge urge appears? Do you feel unable to stop and think clearly and make a different choice? This episode will give you some help. Coach Julie and …

Kathryn discusses the common tendency for binge eaters (and anyone with a harmful habit) to think of complex reasons for the habit, which can serve to perpetuate the harmful behavior. You’ll learn ho…

I talked with Marc Washington, founder of Supergut, about the science behind gut health and its connection to mental health. Learning about this will benefit you as you heal your body and mind and fi…

Is it possible to love where you are, where you’ve been, and where you are going? Can you do this while also letting go of the harmful habits you don’t love? Coach Julie and I explore the idea of “lo…

I talked to Coach Julie about breaking the strong association and unhealthy link that people can have in their minds between food and exercise. You’ll learn how to approach exercise in a new way that…

You’ll hear the inspiring recovery story of JD who stopped binge eating and purging 20 years ago after reading Rational Recovery and then used Brain over Binge to overcome some other food issues she …

Kathryn talks with binge-eating-informed personal trainer, Marcus Kain, about the role of exercise during and after recovery. You’ll learn how to approach fitness from a healthy perspective so that y…

Binge eating and anxiety are highly correlated. Kathryn and Coach Julie explore this connection, share their own experiences with anxiety, and teach you how to break the connection between states of …

Kathryn talks with sleep expert Devin Burke about the connections between sleep and binge eating. The episode explores the relationships between sleep, stress, nutrition, willpower, and weight, which…

Do you think that you are “too far gone” to recover? Do you believe that “it’s too late” for you to even bother stopping binge eating? These thoughts are common and can keep you stuck in destructive …

Kathryn invites you to the 2-Hour Course on March 14th (12pm-2pmEST). This is an online event that will make the Brain over Binge Course more accessible and help jumpstart your recovery. During the 2…

The 5th Component of the Brain over Binge approach is to “Celebrate” success, but this may be difficult for you. You may find it easy to be self-critical but challenging to acknowledge and give yours…

Acceptance is helpful in many areas of binge eating recovery. It grounds you and puts you in a better position to face challenges and take actions that align with your integrity, values, and commitme…

Marijuana often has the effect of stimulating appetite and enhancing the pleasure of food, and in some cases, the “munchies” can look and feel like binge eating episodes. My boyfriend Jeff returned t…

Coach Julie and I discussed the process of habit change. Although everyone’s journey is unique, there are 3 common stages that you may go through as you stop binge eating for good. If you are aware o…

Kathryn and Coach Julie talk about the healing power of gratitude in binge eating recovery and beyond.  You’ll learn the benefits of incorporating a gratitude practice in your daily life, and you’ll …

Coach Julie and I talked about the mental and physical state that typically follows a binge. You’ll learn why it’s important to understand your thoughts and feelings during this time, and how to care…