What's Eating You Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou

Stephanie Georgiou (Mind Food Steph)

If you struggle with your relationship with food or your body, this podcast is for you! I'm a clinical psychologist who went through an eating disorder, so I get it! Published author (Food Jail - breaking the bars of binge eating) and international public speaker, Stephanie Georgiou (aka Mind Food Steph) helps you overcome binge eating, bulimia and an unhealthy relationship with food. In this podcast, Stephanie shares evidence-based strategies to improve your mental health and experience a life free from food guilt and restriction. Want to improve your relationship with food? Book a free 1:1 call here Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfoodsteph TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfoodsteph Website: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfoodsteph Disclaimer: all episodes are educational and not a substitute for therapy or medical advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Is Food Guilt Changing Your Body? The Neuroscience of Shame and Eating | Ep 333

    Can feeling guilty about what you eat actually impact your physical body? In this episode, we explore the neuroscience behind food guilt and how it directly affects your nervous system. While some forms of guilt are helpful and adaptive, food guilt is almost always maladaptive. We discuss how the shame associated with eating triggers your body's fight-or-flight response, elevates stress hormones, and ultimately drives the restrict-binge cycle. Discover the psychological mechanisms behind food guilt and learn three evidence-based strategies to calm your nervous system and neutralize the way you think about food. @07:58.93 The difference between helpful (adaptive) and unhelpful (maladaptive) guilt @10:38.97 How food guilt activates the amygdala and dysregulates your nervous system @15:25.02 The behavioral and physiological pathways linking stress to eating choices @17:23.70 Why assigning moral value to food keeps you stuck @18:19.80 3 strategies to overcome food guilt and practice mindful self-compassion I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.Need support?If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food. Book a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HERE   FREE Resources: Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]   To access more of my courses use this: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph Do you have any questions? Ask Steph here.   Social media: TikTok Instagram Facebook Help lines    Review the podcast on Apple   By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  2. 27 APR

    The Real Reason You Eat More on Your Period (It's Not Just Willpower) | Ep 332

    Do you find yourself feeling out of control around food in the days leading up to your period? You aren't alone, and it isn't a lack of willpower. In this episode of the What's Eating You Podcast, we break down the biological and psychological science behind why your body actually needs more energy during your luteal phase. We explore what happens when you restrict your intake during this time, how drops in dopamine and serotonin drive sugar cravings, and why this hormonal shift can be particularly challenging for women with ADHD. Finally, you'll learn three practical strategies to navigate your cycle with self-compassion and avoid the familiar guilt spiral. @01:57.19 The science of your metabolism and energy needs during your menstrual cycle @03:39.82 Why restricting food leads to intense cravings and binge eating @08:50.78 The role of hormones (progesterone and estrogen) and dopamine @11:25.92 How ADHD intersects with hormonal drops to impact eating behaviors @14:18.43 3 strategies to navigate period hunger without reacting to discomfort I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.Need support?If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food. Book a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HERE   FREE Resources: Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]   To access more of my courses use this: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph Do you have any questions? Ask Steph here.   Social media: TikTok Instagram Facebook Help lines    Review the podcast on Apple   By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  3. 14 APR

    The Perfectionism Trap: Why Your Need for Control is Fueling Your Disordered Eating | Ep 330

    Perfectionism is a trait that our society often praises, but when it comes to your relationship with food, it might be the very thing keeping you stuck. In this episode, we dive into the research connecting clinical perfectionism with binge eating and purging behaviors. We discuss how all-or-nothing thinking and rigid food rules create an illusion of control that inevitably leads to distress. More importantly, we explore how perfectionism actively blocks recovery by turning healing into just another strict diet you can "fail" at. Learn how embracing imperfection is the key to progress, along with three actionable tips to challenge the "perfect" standard.  @01:59.17 The research linking perfectionistic concerns to disordered eating @05:50.24 Common signs of perfectionism in your daily eating habits (like all-or-nothing thinking) @07:50.44 Why treating recovery like a diet prevents true healing @12:09.13  3 tips to overcome perfectionism and build a flexible relationship with food I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional. Need support? If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food. Book a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HERE   FREE Resources: Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]   To access more of my courses use this: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph Do you have any questions? Ask Steph here.   Social media: TikTok Instagram Facebook Help lines    Review the podcast on Apple   By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  4. 8 APR

    THE FOOD NOISE FILTER: 5 Hidden Reasons You Can’t Stop Thinking about food and how to stop | Ep 329

    Food noise, something that so many women struggle with. So if you are someone who spends way too much time thinking about what you are eating, feeling guilty about what you're eating, wondering if you should have lunch, wondering if you should have toast telling yourself you shouldn't be eating that. Feeling out of control around food. This food noise filter is gonna help you identify exactly why you have food noise, because we cannot change. What we don't acknowledge. And secondly, it's going to give you the solution for the type of food noise you are experiencing.  @01:32.61  Five reasons for food noise @ 05:44.21 Filter food noise framework.  @08:22.16  Five reasons you might be experiencing food, noise, and what you can do about it.  @ 13:31.76 Episodes of binge eating @ 15:16.80 How do you make Food Noise better?  Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.Need support?If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food. Book a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HERE   FREE Resources: Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]   To access more of my courses use this: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph Do you have any questions? Ask Steph here.   Social media: TikTok Instagram Facebook Help lines    Review the podcast on Apple   By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  5. 31 MAR

    What Improving Your Body Image Really Looks Like - The 3 Stages!

    If you are working on your body image, this episode hopefully is gonna be the epiphany that you need to move forward, and it's not gonna be what you think. @ 01:56.57 Ways we can improve our body image @ 08:10.53  What contributes to a bad body image?  @10:16.59  How would I show up?  @12:36.57  You are going to start acting like the woman you would be if you had a good body image @ 16:33.04  what beliefs are keeping you stuck in your clothes? Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.Need support?If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food. Book a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HERE   FREE Resources: Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]   To access more of my courses use this: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph Do you have any questions? Ask Steph here.   Social media: TikTok Instagram Facebook Help lines    Review the podcast on Apple   By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  6. 26 MAR

    Why you hate your body whilst you’re healing | Ep 327

    If you've ever been worried about gaining weight as a result of repairing your relationship with food, this episode is going to be perfect for you. Or perhaps you are on a food freedom journey and your weight has fluctuated, and you're wondering, is this permanent? What is happening? This episode is going to explain the phases of recovery, what healing actually looks like, and what you can do if you are feeling your weight changing @00:57.35 Why Weight Fear Keeps You Stuck @02:48.11 Phase 1: Fixing Food Structure @05:37.62  Why Weight May Go Up Initially @09:29.14 The Identity & Fear Trigger @11:58.16 The Biggest Mistake in Recovery @13:46.57 What Your Goal Actually Is @14:12.19 Why Restriction Makes Body Image Worse @17:14.20 A Healthier Perspective on Body Image Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.Need support?If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food. Book a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HERE   FREE Resources: Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]   To access more of my courses use this: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph Do you have any questions? Ask Steph here.   Social media: TikTok Instagram Facebook Help lines    Review the podcast on Apple   By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  7. 18 MAR

    Night Time Eating Syndrome…I wake up at 2am and Eat Chocolate - breaking the pattern. | Ep 326

    Waking up in the middle of the night and eating can feel confusing and shame-provoking. Many people assume it means they lack willpower or are binge eating again. In this episode, clinical psychologist Stephanie explores Night Eating Syndrome and why night-time eating often occurs when the body is under-fuelled, stressed, or recovering from restriction. @02:37.48 What Night Eating Syndrome is and whether it appears in the DSM-5 @03:55.85 The difference between night eating and binge eating @06:32.10 Why night eating often appears during recovery from restriction @11:03.76 How sleep disruption, stress, and hormones can drive night-time urges @15:39.60 Practical strategies that can help stabilise eating patterns Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.Need support?If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food. Book a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HERE   FREE Resources: Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]   To access more of my courses use this: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph Do you have any questions? Ask Steph here.   Social media: TikTok Instagram Facebook Help lines    Review the podcast on Apple   By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
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If you struggle with your relationship with food or your body, this podcast is for you! I'm a clinical psychologist who went through an eating disorder, so I get it! Published author (Food Jail - breaking the bars of binge eating) and international public speaker, Stephanie Georgiou (aka Mind Food Steph) helps you overcome binge eating, bulimia and an unhealthy relationship with food. In this podcast, Stephanie shares evidence-based strategies to improve your mental health and experience a life free from food guilt and restriction. Want to improve your relationship with food? Book a free 1:1 call here Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfoodsteph TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfoodsteph Website: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfoodsteph Disclaimer: all episodes are educational and not a substitute for therapy or medical advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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