#113: The 8 reasons why you binge eat and how to stop
Do you think about your relationship with food? Or maybe, like many women, food is something that is often in your thoughts! In this episode I’m joined by Jane Pilger to delve into the complex relationship many women have with food, exploring themes of binge eating, emotional attachment, and the societal pressures that shape our eating habits. Jane shares her personal journey of struggling with binge eating for over 25 years, the impact of shame and judgment, and the importance of setting intentions and understanding your relationship with food. Whatever your relationship with food, there is something for you to learn and think about to help you make positive changes to how you eat for improved health, wellbeing, and happiness. Our conversation highlights the eight reasons behind difficult food relationships and offers you practical steps to build healthier habits and improve your relationship with food. In this conversation we talk about: Why so many women struggle with their relationship with food. How setting intentions can transform daily experiences with food and in other areas of your life. The eight reasons why you might be struggling with food. Understanding who you want to be as an eater is crucial to changing your behaviour and relationship with food. The power of shame and judgment and how they can perpetuate unhealthy eating behaviours. Why creating a sense of safety is essential for healing. The role of self-awareness in making lasting changes. That it is absolutely possible to have peace with food over time, and how living healthy is always a journey of progress and growth. Jane’s 3 simple steps to build a better relationship with food. About Jane: Jane empowers women who feel out of control around food to develop food freedom and body trust. She helps women who have been struggling, often for decades, to find the missing link to go from fighting with their bodies to working with them. Whether you are a binge eater, someone who doesn't trust themselves with certain foods, or someone who just doesn't understand why they behave the way they do sometimes, she's got you. She will teach you how to understand your behavior, how to develop trust with yourself and how to cultivate the safety that you need to navigate life. Her approach is rooted in the science of the brain and body, trauma informed, and filled with compassion. Jane's other passions include spending time with family and friends, triathlon training and racing, and planning the next adventure. She strives to make a difference in the lives of those around her while living a life of love, trust, adventure and growth. Connect with Jane: Website Blog Podcast FREE Why Do I Binge quiz About Life Now Coaching: We unwrap what healthy living really means to help you get clear on the power of building sustainable healthy habits without overwhelm and confusion. We’re stripping back and laying out the truth about why taking better care of yourself is the answer to the happy vibrant life you’re striving so hard to create so that every woman knows the incredible value of her health. Life Now Coaching supports women in midlife to build sustainable healthy habits using our success framework of mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep and stress Resources: Get your FREE guide with 10 proven ways to navigate perimenopause with confidence. Visit our website Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn Watch the episodes on YouTube Full episode notes available on our website Make sure you subscribe and rate the podcast to help other women create their own healthy habits to thrive through every season of their life - including menopause!