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Breaking Up With Binge Eating

Georgie Fear and the Confident Eaters Team
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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. Pick your Listening Path (where to start, by topic): https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-here-pick-your-listening-path

  1. 5D AGO • ALL-ACCESS ONLY

    Reluctance To Rest - Real Life Session With Brian

    To unlock this and ALL the subscribers-only episodes with real clients and conversations, join us at georgiefear.com/podcast. We are back with another real life session with my client Brian. In today's session, we are applying a technique called 'mining for gold and spreading it around'. This skill identifies and applies positive behaviors from non-problematic areas to challenging ones. In Brian's case, we are using it to help with his overeating. Brian, like many of my clients, feels a reluctance to rest as he balances life, work, and exercise. He's learning to distinguish between quick breaks and deeper rest. We also discuss the importance of true restorative activities versus fake rest. Tune in for actionable advice on how to mine for gold in your own life. If you give it a try, send us a message, we'd love to hear how it goes. Episode Timeline: 00:00 Introduction to Mining for Gold 02:09 Tracking Progress and Challenges 02:42 Weekend Struggles and Solutions 03:23 The Importance of Rest 06:24 Recognizing and Addressing Overeating 12:30 Experimenting with Restorative Activities 14:51 Distinguishing Breaks from Rest 16:57 Managing Daily Routines 18:47 The Impact of Media on Relaxation 22:53 Finding Enjoyable Alternatives 25:46 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

    27 min

  2. JAN 16

    How Binge Eating Reflects Our Struggle with Restraint

    Episode Summary In this episode, Georgie Fear explores the psychological chain reactions behind binge eating, revealing how it often serves as a rebound effect from excessive restraint and self-sacrifice. Through the story of Marta, a busy mom juggling family and business, listeners learn how binge eating isn't about selfishness—it's actually a compensation for too much selflessness. Key Topics Covered Why binge eating doesn't occur in isolation—it's a rebound or "ricochet" from preceding circumstances The intersection of restraint and entitlement in disordered eating How excessive self-sacrifice during the day leads to compensatory eating behaviors The difference between healthy restraint and harmful restriction Why taking away the "problem food" isn't the solution Main Story: Marta's Journey Marta is a married mother of four who runs a home business while managing her children's busy schedules. Despite loving her life, she struggles with eating entire boxes of cookies in her car between errands. Georgie reveals how Marta's binge eating is actually an aftershock of practicing too much selflessness—skipping meals, ignoring her own needs, and constantly serving others. Key Insights Binge eating behaviors can be understood as a solution rather than just a problem Strong emotional attachments to binge behaviors are normal—even when you desperately want to stop The solution isn't more restraint; it's learning to ease up on the excessive ways we restrict ourselves Not all restraint is bad—healthy restraint allows balanced decision-making Action Steps Discussed Allow yourself to rest when tired Make time to eat proper meals Give yourself permission to daydream and think about your own wants Dedicate time to activities just for yourself Explore what you want—not just what others need Coming Up Next The next episode will dive deeper into how food interacts with restraint, addressing the common belief that any restriction leads to disorder, and discussing how people with a history of disordered eating can still lose weight in a healthy way. Connect with Confident Eaters For more resources on achieving complete food freedom, visit ConfidentEaters.com or subscribe to the Breaking Up with Binge Eating Podcast.

    13 min

  3. JAN 16

    How Binge Eating Reflects Our Struggle with Restraint

    New to the show? Start Here + Listening Paths: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-here Pick the path that fits what you’re dealing with right now. Episode Summary In this episode, Georgie Fear explores the psychological chain reactions behind binge eating, revealing how it often serves as a rebound effect from excessive restraint and self-sacrifice. Through the story of Marta, a busy mom juggling family and business, listeners learn how binge eating isn't about selfishness—it's actually a compensation for too much selflessness. Key Topics Covered Why binge eating doesn't occur in isolation—it's a rebound or "ricochet" from preceding circumstancesThe intersection of restraint and entitlement in disordered eatingHow excessive self-sacrifice during the day leads to compensatory eating behaviorsThe difference between healthy restraint and harmful restrictionWhy taking away the "problem food" isn't the solutionMain Story: Marta's Journey Marta is a married mother of four who runs a home business while managing her children's busy schedules. Despite loving her life, she struggles with eating entire boxes of cookies in her car between errands. Georgie reveals how Marta's binge eating is actually an aftershock of practicing too much selflessness—skipping meals, ignoring her own needs, and constantly serving others. Key Insights Binge eating behaviors can be understood as a solution rather than just a problemStrong emotional attachments to binge behaviors are normal—even when you desperately want to stopThe solution isn't more restraint; it's learning to ease up on the excessive ways we restrict ourselvesNot all restraint is bad—healthy restraint allows balanced decision-makingAction Steps Discussed Allow yourself to rest when tiredMake time to eat proper mealsGive yourself permission to daydream and think about your own wantsDedicate time to activities just for yourselfExplore what you want—not just what others needComing Up Next The next episode will dive deeper into how food interacts with restraint, addressing the common belief that any restriction leads to disorder, and discussing how people with a history of disordered eating can still lose weight in a healthy way. Connect with Confident EatersFor more resources on achieving complete food freedom, visit ConfidentEaters.com or subscribe to the Breaking Up with Binge Eating Podcast.

    13 min

  4. JAN 1 • ALL-ACCESS ONLY

    Personal Systems for Stopping A Binge With Tamara

    To unlock this and ALL the subscribers-only episodes with real clients and conversations, join us at georgiefear.com/podcast. We all have particular situations in life where overeating is much more likely to happen than others, right? That's true for my client Tamara, whom you will meet today. Maybe it's your workplace with ample free snacks and the culture of everybody working through lunch at their desk. Or maybe your office is no problem at all, but your spouse works at a bakery and brings home a bag of baked goods almost every night. The truth is, there's no right or wrong way to handle the sand traps that appear on your nutritional golf course, but I often suggest developing a personal policy over rigid rules. Personal policies are a way of pre-deciding what you will or will not do in particular situations. Join us for today's episode as Tamara and I discuss how she can create these personal systems in her own life. We delve into the importance of understanding the triggers for non-hungry eating, practical steps for making sustainable changes, and how to set up your environment for success. Episode Timeline: 00:26 Reflecting on Progress and Challenges 00:42 Setting Realistic Goals and Tracking Progress 02:35 Dealing with Temptations and Food Availability 07:14 Creating Personal Policies for Eating 12:11 Planning and Packing Meals 14:44 Balancing Homemade and Packed Meals 22:24 Strategies to Stop Overeating 26:00 Healthy Alternatives and Experimentation 31:56 Tracking Progress and Self-Care 32:42 Crafting, Reading, and Habit Tracking 35:50 Setting Goals and Rewards 38:26 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

    43 min

  5. 12/26/2025

    "But I'm not losing weight yet"

    New to the show? Start Here + Listening Paths: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the path that fits what you’re dealing with right now. Losing weight is probably one of the most common reasons we hear that people want to end their binge eating. It's the physical symbol of success and is most apparent to the world. Reasons for wanting to change their current state may also include bothersome achy knees, elevated blood pressure, or distress about not being a healthy role model. But the big thing that hurts them on a daily basis is the size, shape, or weight of their body.  If you want to stop binge eating mostly because you want to lose weight, that's a perfectly fine reason. The goal for today's episode is to help alleviate the frustration that can grow when you're doing the right things to stop binge eating, but your weight hasn't budged. Because if we don't address that frustration, it leads people to lose focus on binge eating recovery and start focusing instead on moving the scale.  We will discuss how the order of the stages of recovery matter, why weight loss before conquering binge eating doesn't work, and learn about the steps toward achieving both goals. We want to equip you with strategies to navigate your own journey to complete food freedom, including deliberate weight loss behaviors and maintaining long-term success.  Episode Timeline:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:26 Client's Weight Loss Frustration 01:09 Understanding the Root Causes 04:28 Stages of Binge Eating Recovery 04:47 Initial Phase: Establishing Regular Meal Patterns 05:53 Building Self-Awareness 08:02 Re-patterning Responses 11:11 Optional Stage: Deliberate Weight Loss 15:05 Final Phase: Maintenance 16:54 Conclusion and Next Steps Connect with Georgie and the Confident Eaters Coaches:  WebsiteFacebookInstagramHave you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

    18 min

  6. 12/11/2025 • ALL-ACCESS ONLY

    Building Resilience and Investing in Yourself with Brian- Real Life Session

    To unlock this and ALL the subscribers-only episodes with real clients and conversations, join us at georgiefear.com/podcast. It's been a month since my last session with Brian. In the meantime, he's gotten sick and his schedule continues to be really busy and his job continues to be emotionally demanding. In our session today, we speak about the many mental tactics that are needed to help a person keep going and not quit despite multiple challenges, because life keeps coming at us, doesn't it? In this episode, we'll talk about all the things we can do to make ourselves more resilient. Brian says he wants to be tougher. He wants to be able to roll with the challenges, keep him in perspective, and still execute the actions to move him toward his goals. Enjoy listening and thank you for being a subscriber. It's an honor to be on this journey together. Episode Timeline: 00:00 Introduction and Session Overview 03:28 Challenges and Coping Mechanisms 06:04 Mental Framing and Self-Care 12:53 Resilience in Daily Life 14:59 Managing Stress and Expectations 22:06 Understanding Overwhelm and Resourcing 22:58 Self-Imposed Pressure and Expectations 27:06 Balancing Relationships and Obligations 32:02 Managing Time and Priorities 36:43 Adjusting to Personal Needs and Limits 38:21 Final Thoughts and Takeaways Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

    39 min

  7. 12/05/2025

    When Food Becomes Protest: Defusing Resentment & Rebellion

    New to the show? Start Here + Listening Paths: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the path that fits what you’re dealing with right now. Have to do this. Can't eat that. Over and over, these mandates drive a person crazy. Many of our clients say that it builds up over time, and they snap. They just want to eat and eat, in opposition to feeling pushed around by all the responsibilities and demands on them. They want to feel free, like they can have or do whatever they want in at least one small area of life. Can't food be the one place they get to cut loose? In this episode, listen to Sarah's candid journey about her relationship with food and feelings of resentment. Discover three key strategies to overcome limiting beliefs and emotional eating: transforming 'have to' and 'can't' statements, engaging in activities that make you feel powerful and free, and accepting the realities of how food choices impact your well-being. Tune in as we dive into breaking habits, boosting motivation, and embracing the power of food for a healthier, happier life. Episode Timeline: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:26 Sarah's Struggle with Food Limits 01:27 Understanding Resentment and Emotional Eating 03:02 Breaking Free from Resentment 03:25 Reframing 'Have To' and 'Can't' Statements 07:16 Finding Power and Freedom in Other Activities 08:36 Accepting the Reality of Food Choices 11:02 Conclusion and Key Takeaways Connect with Georgie and the Confident Eaters Coaches:  WebsiteFacebookInstagramHave you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

    12 min

  8. 11/20/2025 • ALL-ACCESS ONLY

    Fending Off Snacking And Raising A Healthy Daughter with Rachel

    To unlock this and ALL the subscribers-only episodes with real clients and conversations, join us at georgiefear.com/podcast. In today's episode we are catching up with Rachel. Rachel is a client of mine who wants to lose weight, but she needs to get her emotional eating and binge eating out of the way first. In the week prior to the call that you'll hear today, she has been practicing strategies to not snack between meals. As you'll hear today, it's not just a matter of willpower. It's really important to tailor the size of her meals so she isn't hungry for long stretches and just trying to soldier through without food between meals. We also had a good chat about how to navigate conversations about food and body image with her daughter. Rachel doesn't want her daughter to grow up feeling like Rachel did. She always felt like there was too much of her, like she was too big, and it led to decades of trying to shed weight. At the same time, Rachel doesn't want to be completely silent about nutrition because then her daughter might just eat candy or chips all day. Join us to explore practical tips for achieving food freedom and fostering a healthy relationship with food and body image for yourself and the next generation. Episode Timeline: 00:00 Introduction to Rachel's Journey 01:20 Podcast Introduction and Initial Progress 01:53 Addressing Evening Overeating 02:49 Homemade Treats and Exercise Routine 04:46 Mindful Eating and Portion Control 07:57 Navigating Emotional Eating 17:07 Concerns About Daughter's Weight 19:39 Navigating Body Image and Self-Acceptance 20:40 Encouraging Healthy Habits in Children 22:47 Balancing Freedom and Nutrition 24:38 Managing Emotional Eating 28:37 Negotiating Screen Time and Digital Boundaries 30:21 Building Trust and Self-Control with Food 40:47 Concluding Thoughts and Encouragement Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

    42 min
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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. Pick your Listening Path (where to start, by topic): https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-here-pick-your-listening-path

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  • Creator
    Georgie Fear and the Confident Eaters Team
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    196
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Breaking Up With Binge Eating
  • Show Website
    Breaking Up With Binge Eating
  • Provider
    georgiefear

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