Once Upon a Binge Podcast

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Welcome to the Once Upon a Binge podcast, where we dive into meaningful conversations about binge eating recovery, overcoming perfectionism, and healing body image. Has the pressure of beauty standards left you feeling inadequate and insecure? Are you fed up of waking up to obsessive food thoughts and falling asleep to promises of starting anew the next day? Do you find yourself stuck in the binge-eating cycle, desperate to break free? You don’t have to navigate this alone. Join your hosts, Katy and Becca, as they share their personal journeys from struggling with binge eating and the pressures of perfectionism, to finding peace and acceptance not only with their bodies but with themselves as well. Each episode offers relatability, heartfelt discussions, and support for anyone facing these challenges. Tune in as Katy and Becca unpick what’s really going on behind the binge eating and bad body image days, why it’s so damn hard to let go of perfection but oh so liberating once you take the leap! Are you ready to jump with us?

  1. FEB 16

    How to Recover from an Eating Disorder, Be Plus-sized AND Happy - Once Upon a Binge Podcast - Ep. 30

    In Episode 30 of the Once Upon a Binge podcast, Katy and Becca talk to guest, Sharon, about her experience of recovering from binge eating disorder and being in a plus-size body.   Sharon from The BED Post Blog – poet, blogger, speaker, activist, and expert by lived experience - was diagnosed with binge eating disorder (BED) in 2013 after over 30 years of disordered eating.   We appreciated so much how vulnerable and open Sharon was with us in this episode - she really embraced the essence of the podcast!    Sharon shared with us:  - Her experience growing up around diet culture and fatphobia as a larger child  - How Princess Diana's helped with her recovery  - Being diagnosed with BED and the treatment that followed  - The power of community and being around people who "got it" for the first time  - Weight stigma from medical professionals  - Mechanical eating and learning about food portions - How recovery led to activism and advocacy  - Why body neutrality feels more realistic than body positivity   It's a long one but it is definitely worth the listen!    We LOVED recording this episode - thank you so much Sharon.    💜 Connect with Sharon: - https://thebedpost.blog/ - Instagram: @thebedpostblog    Connect with us: - Instagram - www.instagram.com/onceuponabingepodcast - Email - podcast.onceuponabinge@gmail.com     Connect with Becca: - Instagram – www.instagram.com/bingefreeandbeautiful   - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccarobinson/ - Email - bingefreeandbeautiful@gmail.com   Connect with Katy: - Email – knacoaching@gmail.com - Instagram - www.instagram.com/knacoaching

    1h 9m

  2. FEB 2

    Who Am I Without My Eating Disorder? - Rebuilding Identity in Recovery - Once Upon a Binge Podcast - Ep. 29

    In this episode, we’re chatting about identity — what it is, how it changes, and why it can feel so confusing (especially in recovery). We talk about: Feeling like a bundle of contradictions Over-identifying with food, fitness, wellness, or labels The grief that can come with letting go of a body-based identity Why permission to change your mind matters Parts work, thoughts, ego, and not taking every thought as truth Whether we have one “true self” or many different parts It’s a thoughtful, honest, slightly chaotic conversation, with no neat answers, just curiosity and a lot of “oh wow, same.” Let us know what this brings up for you 💛

    51 min

  3. JAN 19

    Self-Worth Over Scales: How to Heal Perfectionism and Recover Your Worth - OUAB Podcast - Ep. 28

    It’s episode 28 and Katy and Becca are talking about self-worth. How does not feeling good enough show for them both now, post recovery, and how did it show up when they were in the midst of disordered eating. You’ll want to listen right to the end on this one for tips that helped them develop a “good enough” sense of self-worth. A summary of what Katy and Becca discuss: Where does not feeling good enough show up now? How embracing the grey area can help with self-worth Bingeing to numb the feeling of not being enough Perfectionism and self-worth Where does not feeling good enough come from? Building a life beyond body-image The self-worth pie chart How value work can help with feeling good enough Living more through the first-person perspective Let us know in the comments what helps you with not feeling good enough? 💜 Connect with us: - Instagram - www.instagram.com/onceuponabingepodcast - Email - podcast.onceuponabinge@gmail.com     Connect with Becca: - Instagram – www.instagram.com/bingefreeandbeautiful   - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccarobinson/ - Email - bingefreeandbeautiful@gmail.com   Connect with Katy: - Email – knacoaching@gmail.com - Instagram - www.instagram.com/knacoaching

    51 min

  4. JAN 5

    The Highs & Lows of Recovery (& How Both Shape Your Healing) - Once Upon a Binge Podcast - Ep. 27

    It’s been a year since we started the Once Upon a Binge podcast and what an incredible ride it’s been! In episode 28 Katy and Becca use their year of podcasting as a point of reflection – to share their highs and lows of recovering from binge eating and restriction. In this episode Katy and Becca discuss: Is highs and lows a helpful way of thinking? Shifting away from “good” and “bad” days The shadow self – secrecy of bingeing bleeding into other areas of life Projecting our pain Breast implant removal Learning to hold your own hand Getting caught off guard by a binge and the learning experience We’re love to hear from our listeners – have you been here from the start? Or are you a new listener? What would like you to see us talk about over the next year? 💜   Connect with us: - Instagram - www.instagram.com/onceuponabingepodcast - Email - podcast.onceuponabinge@gmail.com     Connect with Becca: - Instagram – www.instagram.com/bingefreeandbeautiful   - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccarobinson/ - Email - bingefreeandbeautiful@gmail.com   Connect with Katy: - Email – knacoaching@gmail.com - Instagram - www.instagram.com/knacoaching

    53 min

  5. 12/22/2025

    Christmas- The Most Wonderful (Challenging?) Time of the Year! - Once Upon a Binge Podcast - Ep. 26

    It’s that time of year again – Christmas – when food is abundant and the days all merge into one! Katy and Becca talk about their experiences of navigating Christmas while having an eating disorder and being in recovery. In episode 27, Katy and Becca talk about: The pursuit of weight loss in the run up to Christmas Oscillating between restriction and “f*ck it” Christmas as an opportunity to openly binge eat Christmas as a marker for recovery Guilt and hostility towards self in the aftermath of Christmas Hypervigilance of others eating habits Christmas overwhelm and bingeing as self-regulatory tool The dreaded “family Christmas walks” Body image and food comments Setting boundaries and self-care Let us know in the comments about how you find this time of year while navigating binge eating. 💜 Connect with us: - Instagram - www.instagram.com/onceuponabingepodcast - Email - podcast.onceuponabinge@gmail.com     Connect with Becca: - Instagram – www.instagram.com/bingefreeandbeautiful   - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccarobinson/ - Email - bingefreeandbeautiful@gmail.com   Connect with Katy: - Email – knacoaching@gmail.com - Instagram - www.instagram.com/knacoaching

    57 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    Feeling Seen (or Not): Connection, Belonging & Recovery - Once Upon a Binge Ep. 25

    In this episode Becca and Katy talk honestly about connection, belonging and how those needs showed up in their lives and their eating disorders. We share stories from childhood (twins vs. isolated homes, big families, role models), how perfectionism and people-pleasing mask deeper needs, and why restriction and binging are often two sides of the same attempt to feel safe. We touch on spirituality, identity, and the process of integrating the “good” and “bad” parts so we can show up more authentically. What we cover: ✨ Childhood environments and how they shape belonging ✨ Twinship, sibling roles and protection vs. being unseen ✨ How perfectionism and shame fuel restriction & bingeing ✨ The eating-disorder voice as a false sense of safety/specialness ✨ Spirituality, ego, and feeling both “small” and connected ✨ Moving from conditional belonging to more authentic connection Don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comments! Connect with us: Instagram - www.instagram.com/onceuponabingepodcast Email - podcast.onceuponabinge@gmail.com

    52 min

  7. 11/24/2025

    Beyond Meal Plans: How a Dietitian Treats Binge Eating - Once Upon a Binge Ep. 24

    Today we’re joined by our second guest — Toni Rudd, a registered dietitian who helps people stop binge eating, step out of all-or-nothing thinking and build a sane, flexible relationship with food. We compare perspectives across nutrition, psychotherapy, and coaching, dig into the RAVES framework (Regularity, Adequacy, Variety, eating Socially and Spontaneously), and talk about perfectionism, diabetes guidance, social media’s influence, and the current GLP-1/“Ozempic” buzz. If you’ve ever thought “Just tell me exactly what to eat,” this episode will be relatable for you. In this episode we cover: - Why a dietitian + therapist/coach combo can supercharge recovery The RAVES starting point (and why “eat what you want” can backfire early on) - Perfectionism, food journals, and making self-monitoring non-diety - How diabetes advice can collide with disordered eating — and what to do instead - Curating your algorithm: the power of an “unfollow party” - GLP-1 meds, the return of 90s thinness culture, and keeping your footing - Social eating without the spiral (yes, you can enjoy the cake) Connect with Toni: Instagram handle - @the.binge.dietitian Website - thebingedietitian.com Connect with us: Instagram handle - @onceuponabingepodcast Email - podcast.onceuponabinge@gmail.com

    49 min

  8. 11/10/2025

    Can You Recover from Binge Eating AND Lose Weight? - Once Upon a Binge Podcast - Ep. 23

    Can you truly recover from disordered eating or an eating disorder while still wanting to lose weight? In this episode, Katy and Becca dive deep into one of the most complicated and emotionally charged topics in recovery. They talk about: ✨ Why the desire for weight loss can still exist (and why that’s normal) ✨ The difference between wanting to lose weight and pursuing it ✨ Privilege, set point theory, and how restriction affects the body ✨ The role of compassion and curiosity in navigating this tension ✨ What “parking” weight loss looks like in recovery This isn’t a black-and-white conversation, it’s an exploration of nuance, safety, and self-trust.

    44 min
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Welcome to the Once Upon a Binge podcast, where we dive into meaningful conversations about binge eating recovery, overcoming perfectionism, and healing body image. Has the pressure of beauty standards left you feeling inadequate and insecure? Are you fed up of waking up to obsessive food thoughts and falling asleep to promises of starting anew the next day? Do you find yourself stuck in the binge-eating cycle, desperate to break free? You don’t have to navigate this alone. Join your hosts, Katy and Becca, as they share their personal journeys from struggling with binge eating and the pressures of perfectionism, to finding peace and acceptance not only with their bodies but with themselves as well. Each episode offers relatability, heartfelt discussions, and support for anyone facing these challenges. Tune in as Katy and Becca unpick what’s really going on behind the binge eating and bad body image days, why it’s so damn hard to let go of perfection but oh so liberating once you take the leap! Are you ready to jump with us?

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  • Creator
    Once Upon a Binge Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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