Beyond Binge Eating

Kristina Dobyns

Discover the Beyond Binge Eating Podcast, your go-to resource for overcoming binge eating, compulsive eating, emotional eating, and food addiction. Hosted by Dr. Kristina, the podcast leverages her extensive expertise, including a doctorate in somatic psychology, a master's degree in exercise science, and her background as a professional athlete. Kristina, who had crushing eating disorders for over 20 years, now channels her experience into helping others as an integrative recovery specialist. Episodes include insightful interviews, special co-hosts, and solo episodes. You'll explore cutting-edge research on binge eating, urges and cravings, and dopamine, and dive into topics like sugar addiction and abstinence, interoceptive awareness, nutrition for recovery, strength training for women, habit formation, somatic practices, neuralplasticity, and holistic approaches to recovery. With practical tips and relentless positivity, the Beyond Binge Eating Podcast equips you with the knowledge and tools to finally break free from addictive eating patterns. You will learn new research, new practices, and be inspired and empowered, so that you can live a vibrant and healthy life—beyond binge eating. For more, check out: https://BeyondBingeEating.com

  1. 1d ago

    Breaking Free from Calorie Counting, Exercise Obsession, and Body Shame with Michele Andrews

    In this episode of Beyond Binge Eating, I sit down with Michele Andrews, a certified nutritionist, personal trainer, former therapist, and retired professional ballet dancer, to talk about healing our relationship with food, exercise, and our bodies. Michele shares her personal journey from extreme calorie restriction, compulsive exercise, and body shame to the moment she began to see food and her body differently. Here's what we explore: Why “I want to lose weight” may not get to the real reason behind your goalsHow calorie counting, restriction, and exercise can become forms of punishmentThe connection between food, control, and emotional patterns Why Michele doesn’t use blanket meal plans with her clientsLearning to trust your body instead of letting the scale define successWhat healing can look like beyond simply changing how you eat ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Michele through her social media channels: @coachmicheleandrews ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps00:00 Introduction 01:05 Michele’s journey from ballet dancer to nutrition and wellness coach 09:18 Why “I want to lose weight” isn’t always the real goal 11:12 Why no two women need the same approach to health 14:32 Michele’s experience with extreme calorie restriction and menopause 16:57 How Michele discovered the carnivore/ketogenic lifestyle 26:27 How ballet shaped Michele’s relationship with food and her body 30:30 Body dysmorphia, punishment exercise, and calorie restriction 31:38 Why Michele gave up the scale for nine years 34:58 The pregnancy moment that changed how Michele saw her body 36:55 Learning to trust yourself beyond the science and the scale 37:39 Food freedom, healing, and reducing “food noise” 40:04 How Michele helps women break old patterns around food 46:27 Where to find Michele Andrews ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

  2. 3d ago

    How Ketogenic Woman Lost 150 Pounds, Overcame Food Addiction, and Embraced Healthy Aging

    Anita Breeze, known online as Ketogenic Woman, is a health and wellness advocate who shares her experience with low-carb, ketogenic, and carnivore eating. In her mid-50s, she began making lasting changes after years of struggling with food, eventually losing 150 pounds from her highest weight. Here's what we explore: Anita's lifelong struggles with food and her experience with food addiction support groupsHow changing her eating patterns affected her cravings and relationship with foodRecognizing trigger foods and deciding which boundaries work for herWhy she follows an animal-based ketogenic approach and monitors her blood sugar and ketonesThe four pillars of health: nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress reductionBuilding daily habits around your deeper reasons for wanting better healthWhy progress means more than the number on the scaleAnita's upcoming book, Carnivore for Ageless Living ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Anita here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KetogenicWoman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ketogenic.woman/ Mighty Network Community: https://carnivore-keto-for-ageless-living.mn.co/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get Anita’s new book, Carnivore for Ageless Living, here: https://www.amazon.com/Carnivore-Ageless-Living-Lifelong-Vitality/dp/1628606495/ Claim Preorder Bonus here: https://forms.gle/sox2Nygy4G2XJNRV9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps00:00 Introduction 01:11 A lifelong struggle with food 02:46 Food addiction and support groups 04:24 What changed in her 50s 05:22 Why she stopped trying to moderate certain foods 06:49 When keto treats and nuts triggered cravings 08:35 Finding her approach to carnivore eating 10:26 Recognizing foods she struggles to moderate 11:48 Setting boundaries without all-or-nothing thinking 14:24 Why brain health matters to Anita 17:39 Her approach to entering ketosis 19:38 What changed when her cravings quieted 22:14 The four pillars of health 23:24 Morning light, movement, and habit stacking 24:41 Adapting movement after a knee injury 26:16 Sleep routines and stepping away from social media 28:07 How Anita started her YouTube channel 30:10 Finding her deeper reason for change 31:36 Why goals need daily actions 34:20 Focusing on health instead of the scale 36:00 Maintaining weight loss and building lasting habits 37:39 How greater mobility gave Anita more freedom 38:30 The story behind Carnivore for Ageless Living 40:35 What ageless living means to Anita 41:57 Her book and preorder bonus 43:11 Where to find Anita and her community ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

  3. Oct 9

    Dr. Autumn Smith on How to Feel Good in Your Body After Years of Body Struggles

    Dr. Autumn Smith is a former celebrity fitness trainer, eating psychology educator, and co-founder of Paleo Valley and Wild Pastures. After struggling with an eating disorder as a young dancer, Autumn eventually discovered a different way of approaching food—one centered on nourishment, body awareness, and learning to listen to her body. Here's what we explore: Autumn's experience with an eating disorder and the body-image pressures she faced as a dancerHow eating psychology and body awareness changed the way she approached foodWhy regular nourishment, protein, and dietary fat became important parts of her recoveryMoving from body-focused thinking toward a broader definition of healthSimple ways to reconnect with your body, including breathing and mindful mealtimesHow screen use and social media can influence body image and daily wellbeingAutumn's research into grass-fed and regenerative meatWhy she considers omega-3s and glycine important nutrientsThe shift from trying to "look the part" to focusing on feeling well and living fully ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Autumn on her social channels: @drautumnsmith Visit Autumn’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@autumnsmithdr Learn more about Paleovalley here: https://paleovalley.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps00:00 Introduction 01:11 Autumn's journey from ballet to eating disorder 03:19 How changing her diet transformed her health 05:16 Building Paleo Valley and Wild Pastures 07:46 How eating psychology changed her relationship with food 10:22 Shifting focus from body size to health and purpose 12:41 Why nourishment changed her relationship with food 13:30 Exercise as a "moving meditation" 14:06 Learning to listen to your body's feedback 14:46 From "Princess" to "Queen": Your worth beyond your body 16:30 Where to start reconnecting with your body 17:47 Using mealtimes to practice body awareness 18:50 The Big Mac experiment: What happens when you actually pay attention? 20:35 Simple daily practices for feeling more grounded 21:13 Creating healthier boundaries with screens 25:17 What her research found about beef quality 30:29 Grass-fed meat, omega-3s and inflammation research 33:14 Fish, omega-3s and brain health 37:39 Why glycine may be an underrated nutrient 43:07 Glycine-rich foods and bone broth 44:53 What Autumn believes about health now 46:35 From looking the part to feeling well ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

  4. Oct 7

    A Simple and Effective Approach to Keto with Amy Berger

    Amy Berger is a certified nutrition specialist, US Air Force veteran, author of The Alzheimer's Antidote and The Stall Slayer, and co-author of End Your Carb Confusion. She has spent nearly two decades exploring low-carb and ketogenic nutrition and is known for her approach of doing “keto without the crazy.” Here's what we explore: Who may benefit from a low-carb or ketogenic approach—and who may not need itWhy ketone and glucose tracking can be useful for some people but anxiety-provoking for othersHow to approach trigger foods, cravings, and loss of control without shameWhy Amy believes keto should be kept as simple as possibleHow sleep, stress, and your environment can affect your ability to follow a planWhat Amy thinks about keto, carnivore, red meat, and inflammationWhy more nutrition information isn't always betterHow to become more discerning about the health content you consume online ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Amy here: https://www.ketowithoutthecrazy.com/ Connect with Amy on her social channels: @tuitnutrition Visit Amy’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amyberger-ketowithoutthecrazy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps00:00 Introduction 02:05 Amy’s journey into keto and nutrition 04:39 Who should consider low-carb or keto? 07:17 Finding the right level of restriction 09:11 Do you really need to track ketones? 11:21 CGMs, blood glucose, and anxiety 12:23 When tracking becomes obsessive 14:51 Tailoring keto to different goals 16:04 How much fat should you eat? 17:57 The role of sleep, stress, and support 18:58 What to do about trigger foods 22:53 Finding your personal “green light” foods 24:06 Keto, carnivore, and inflammation 28:03 When and how to use MCT oil 29:26 The principles of “keto without the crazy” 32:00 A simple starting point for keto 34:26 What has changed in keto over the years 36:49 The future of keto for mental health 38:30 What to do when keto isn’t working 40:07 Stop letting social media scare you about food 41:12 Be discerning about the media you consume 42:14 Where to find Amy Berger ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

  5. Oct 2

    Carnivore After 50: Living Healthier Than I Did in My 30s & 40s with Patricia Odone

    Patricia Odone is a wellness and keto coach, author, and creator of Loving Life Over 50, where she shares practical insights on nutrition, metabolism, health, and navigating changing bodies after 50. In this conversation, Patricia shares what she learned from decades of experimenting with food and nutrition—including the moment she realized that the constant “food noise” in her head had finally quieted. Here's what we explore: Patricia’s long and complicated relationship with foodWhy keto helped but didn’t completely quiet her food noiseWhat changed when she transitioned to carnivoreWhat her continuous ketone monitor taught her about metabolism and movementWhy she stopped doing OMAD and returned to two meals a dayHow menopause changed her relationship with food, emotions, and her bodyWhy muscle, sleep, exercise, and self-care matter after 50Learning to experiment without beating yourself up ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Patricia here: lovinlifeover50.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get Patricia’s book, The Ultimate Guide to Gut Health for Women over 50, here: amzn.to/416WucS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit Patricia’s channel, Loving Life Over 50, here: https://www.youtube.com/@LovingLifeOver50 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00 – Patricia’s Journey With Food and Health 01:20 – A Lifelong Struggle With Food Noise 04:34 – From Atkins to a Deeper Interest in Nutrition 07:35 – Why Keto Helped but Didn’t Silence Food Noise 09:58 – Discovering Carnivore 11:40 – The Food Noise Finally Went Silent 15:32 – What Patricia Eats on Carnivore 18:26 – Following the Science While Listening to Your Body 21:25 – What Continuous Ketone Monitoring Revealed 24:44 – Why a Ketone Number Isn’t a Grade 25:48 – Fasting, OMAD, and Finding Her Sweet Spot 28:09 – Why Patricia Stopped OMAD 32:40 – Food, Emotions, and Menopause 35:17 – Why Patricia Is Passionate About Empowering Women 40:25 – How to Love Your Life More After 50 42:13 – Sleep, Muscle, Exercise, and Self-Care 44:40 – Managing Stress and Making Change a Priority 45:30 – Where to Find Patricia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

  6. Sep 30

    Losing Weight Without Losing Muscle with Maria Emmerich

    Maria Emmerich is a nutritionist and internationally bestselling author of more than 20 books, including The Carnivore Cookbook and The Art of Metabolic Health. For more than 25 years, she has worked with people around weight loss, insulin resistance, hormone health, and chronic conditions using ketogenic, carnivore, and protein-focused nutrition. Here's what we explore: Why binge eating may not always be about hunger or foodHow stress and sleep can affect cravings and eatingWhy Maria puts so much emphasis on protein and muscle preservationStrength training, walking, and NEAT as part of metabolic healthNutrition considerations during perimenopause and postmenopauseWhen tracking macros can be useful—and when it may not need to last foreverHow Maria approaches nutrition while traveling around the worldHer strategies for managing jet lag and protecting sleepWhy she eventually gave up coffee after years of loving itWhat she would tell someone who feels like they've "tried every diet" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Maria here: https://ketomaria.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps00:00 Why Muscle Loss Matters During Weight Loss 00:59 Maria's Personal Story & What Led Her to Nutrition 04:23 Making Healthy Eating Work While Traveling 06:24 Food as Information, Not Just Calories 08:44 When Binge Eating Isn't Really About Food 10:17 Sleep, Cravings & Hunger 11:16 Hormones, Perimenopause & Postmenopause 13:04 Protein, Fat & Metabolic Health 15:24 Strength Training, Walking & Simple "Biohacks" 18:00 NEAT: The Power of Everyday Movement 19:51 When Weight Loss Isn't the First Priority 21:32 Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting & Tracking Macros 27:00 How to Lose Weight Without Losing Muscle 30:00 Tracking Food While Traveling 32:50 Why Travel Matters to Maria 36:34 Maria's Approach to Jet Lag 38:40 Why Maria Quit Coffee 41:14 The Habits She Won't Compromise on While Traveling 43:27 What Maria Would Tell Someone Who's Tried Every Diet 45:57 Where to Find Maria & Her Resources ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

  7. Sep 25

    How Ketogenic Therapy Helped Donika Hristova Quiet Binge Eating and Reclaim Her Mental Health

    Donika Hristova is a certified Keto for Mental Health coach trained by psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede. She is also the co-author of three publications on ketogenic therapy for psychiatric conditions and brings lived experience of achieving remission from bipolar II depression and binge eating disorder. In this episode, Donika shares how childhood food restriction and weight criticism developed into secret eating, overexercise, and severe binge eating. We explore the mental health crisis that followed, the medication she credits with saving her life, and how ketogenic therapy became part of her recovery. Here's what we explore: How early food rules shaped Donika’s relationship with eatingThe connection between chronic stress, binge eating, and depressionHow medication and ketogenic therapy supported different stages of her recoveryKeto’s effects on her mood, hunger, energy, sleep, and cognitionWhy ketosis alone did not resolve every disordered eating patternHow she moved toward a more flexible, whole-food approachThe importance of sleep, movement, stress management, and community Donika’s story is a personal experience, not medical advice. Changes to psychiatric medication or diet should always be made with appropriate professional support. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Donika here: https://transformationevoked.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be part of the Keto Lifestyle for Mental Health Group: MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/keto-lifestyle-for-mental-health/?utm_medium=referral ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit Donika’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformationEvoked ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Donika on her social channels: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/donika-hristova-b27479b1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformation_evoked/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Transformation-Evoked/61563432614166/# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps00:00 Introduction 00:29 Meet Donika Hristova 01:39 How Donika’s Struggle With Food Began 05:14 Secret Eating and Childhood Restriction 06:40 Dieting, Weight Praise, and Compulsive Exercise 08:34 Replacing Smoking With Food 10:31 Immigration Stress and Escalating Binge Eating 12:28 Hitting Rock Bottom With Emotional Eating 15:04 Bipolar II Diagnosis and Starting Medication 19:26 The Benefits and Side Effects of Medication 21:35 Searching for Additional Treatment Options 22:19 Discovering Ketogenic Therapy 24:39 Beginning Keto With Limited Clinical Support 26:09 An Important Warning About Medication Tapering 27:24 Binge Urges, Ketosis, Fasting, and Exercise 28:14 Feeling Satisfied Without Guilt 29:03 Changes in Mood, Sleep, Energy, and Cognition 31:50 Moving Beyond Strict Therapeutic Keto 34:28 Donika’s Relationship With Food Today 36:13 Turning Lived Experience Into Professional Work 39:58 What Donika Has Learned From Supporting Clients 42:09 Why Metabolic Mental Health Is More Than Keto 43:04 Donika’s Practice and Free Support Community ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

  8. Sep 21

    Why Keto, Carnivore, and Nervous System Work Belong Together

    People often question whether their struggles with food and health are metabolic, psychological, nervous system-based, or rooted in trauma. However, framing these as separate compartments can be misleading because they are actually different lenses of one single embodied system. For centuries, healthcare has operated as if the mind and body were completely separate, with meditation framed as mental and metabolic health as physical. In this episode, we explore how bridging that gap can change your relationship with food. By using ketogenic or carnivore-style diets to potentially reduce "food noise" and steady your energy, you can create the space needed to tune into your nervous system and respond to your body's true signals. Here's what we explore: - Why your struggles are not just a matter of willpower, but are shaped by the condition of the system trying to do those things. - How stress physiology affects appetite, digestion, and the urgency of food cues. - The concept of interoception and the ability to distinguish true hunger from anxiety, fatigue, grief, or habit. - How ketogenic and carnivore therapies can change background conditions and reduce persistent cravings. - Building the crucial pause between a physical sensation and a behavioral reaction. - Why traditional seated meditation is not automatically safe or regulating for everyone, especially those with significant trauma. - Trauma-informed mindfulness alternatives, such as walking, stretching, or noticing the support of a chair. - The iterative process of stabilizing, noticing, responding, adjusting, and repeating. If you’ve ever perfectly understood your own patterns but still struggled to interrupt them because your body was constantly signaling urgency, this conversation offers a flexible, integrated way to build trust with yourself and find what genuinely supports you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica! https://www.MeatandMovement.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Beyond Binge Eating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.com Newsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep in touch with Kristina: https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: One embodied system 01:17 The false separation between mind and body 02:12 Signal versus noise and interoception 03:13 Where keto, carnivore, and ketogenic therapies may fit 04:30 What nervous system work adds to metabolic shifts 05:38 This is an iterative process 06:33 When meditation is not the answer 08:20 Wrap up: Stabilize, notice, respond, adjust, repeat

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Discover the Beyond Binge Eating Podcast, your go-to resource for overcoming binge eating, compulsive eating, emotional eating, and food addiction. Hosted by Dr. Kristina, the podcast leverages her extensive expertise, including a doctorate in somatic psychology, a master's degree in exercise science, and her background as a professional athlete. Kristina, who had crushing eating disorders for over 20 years, now channels her experience into helping others as an integrative recovery specialist. Episodes include insightful interviews, special co-hosts, and solo episodes. You'll explore cutting-edge research on binge eating, urges and cravings, and dopamine, and dive into topics like sugar addiction and abstinence, interoceptive awareness, nutrition for recovery, strength training for women, habit formation, somatic practices, neuralplasticity, and holistic approaches to recovery. With practical tips and relentless positivity, the Beyond Binge Eating Podcast equips you with the knowledge and tools to finally break free from addictive eating patterns. You will learn new research, new practices, and be inspired and empowered, so that you can live a vibrant and healthy life—beyond binge eating. For more, check out: https://BeyondBingeEating.com

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  • Creator
    Kristina Dobyns
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Kristina Dobyns
  • Show Website
    Beyond Binge Eating

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