Binge Eating Breakthrough

In this episode, I'm exploring how to make change feel safe, whether it's a change with food, your work, your relationships, or a goal you've been working toward. Your nervous system prefers what's familiar and certain, so a change that shows up all at once can feel like a threat, even when it's something you want. I share what helps a change feel safe enough to make, and I'm using a change I'm making with this podcast as the example, including how you can be part of it.
What you'll discover:
Why surprises feel unsafe to your nervous system
Why your brain needs a clear picture
The power of naming what stays the same
How you can be part of this podcast's next chapter
If you've been wanting to make a change but keep feeling resistance when you try, this episode is for you.
Previous episodes referenced:
Why Change Feels Hard, Even When You Want It
How to Know When It's Time to Change Something 
Share your thoughts on the podcast and get a sneak peek at the names I'm considering by filling out this short form. The form is open through November 23.

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Food Freedom Mini Series today.

In this episode, I'm exploring how to know when it's time to change something, even something you love. Sometimes the signs are obvious, like something that isn't working or has become painful. Other times they're quieter: something that used to light you up doesn't feel as exciting anymore, or an idea keeps coming back that you can't stop wondering about. 
Learn the signs that something in your life may be ready to change, why changing from "I want more" works so much better than changing from "I'm broken," and hear about a change I'm making with this podcast, including what's staying the same. 
What you'll discover:
The quiet signs it's time for a change
Why the energy you change from matters
What's changing with this podcast
What's staying exactly the same 
If you've been sensing that something in your life is ready to change, but you aren't sure how to tell, this episode is for you. 
Previous episodes referenced:
Why It's So Hard to Know What You Want
Why Change Feels Hard, Even When You Want It
 
If you'd like to understand what your nervous system is doing underneath change and fear of change, get Mapping Your Nervous System. 
Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Food Freedom Mini Series today.

In this episode, I'm exploring why change can feel so hard, even when it's something you want. You might know you want to stop binge eating, start eating regular meals, or make a change in your work or your life. You might even know the steps, and still find yourself not taking them, or slipping back into old patterns after a good start. I explore what your nervous system has to do with resistance to change, why familiar can feel safer than better, and how to help a change feel safe enough to keep going.
What you'll discover:
Why knowing what to do isn't enough
The three things your brain is wired for
Why familiar feels safer than better
How to help change feel safe enough
If you've ever said, "I know what to do, I just can't make myself do it," this episode is for you. 
Previous episodes referenced: 
Why It's So Hard to Know What You Want
A Binge Eating Coach Binging in Secret 
If you'd like to understand what your nervous system is doing underneath change and fear of change, get Understand Your Nervous System. 

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Food Freedom Mini Series today.

In this episode, I'm exploring why it can be so hard to know what you want, even when you know exactly what you don't want. Maybe you're trying to stop binge eating, and so much of your focus has gone to what to avoid that you've never had space to ask what you'd actually love. Or maybe something new has started pulling at you in your work, your relationships, or your life, and part of you says you should just be grateful for what you have. Either way, I explore why your wants are meant to change over time, why that's a normal part of being human, and how to let yourself want something different without having to act on it yet.
What you'll discover:
Why your brain focuses on what you don’t want
The reason your wants keep changing
Why wanting more can feel ungrateful
One of my favorite prompts for letting yourself dream
If you know exactly what you don't want but feel stumped when someone asks what you do want, this episode is for you.
Previous episode referenced: Your Definition of Food Freedom Might Be Keeping You Stuck
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In January, Binge Eating Breakthrough™ is getting a new name, and I'd love your input. We're expanding the conversation to include more about your brain, nervous system, and the patterns that keep you stuck, while continuing to talk about binge eating and food. Share what you love about the podcast, what you'd like to hear more of, and get a sneak peek at the names I'm considering. Visit https://janepilger.com/feedback by N
Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Food Freedom Mini Series today.

In this episode, I'm asking a question you may never have put into words: what does food freedom mean to you? Maybe you're still in it, trying to stop binge eating or quiet the food noise. Or maybe you've made progress and still feel like something is missing. Either way, I explore how the picture of food freedom you're carrying can unintentionally keep you stuck with emotional eating and binge eating, and how to create a definition your brain can move toward. I also share my own definition and what came up for people at a live workshop on this topic. 
What You'll Discover
Why your brain doesn't hear the "don't"
Three questions to test your definition of food freedom
What your younger self wants you to know about food
How to live into your definition one experience at a time
If you've ever said you want food freedom but couldn't quite describe what it would look like, this episode is for you.
If you'd like a place to practice living into your definition with the support of people who understand, learn more about Cultivate.
 
In January, Binge Eating Breakthrough™ is getting a new name, and I'd love your input. We're expanding the conversation to include more about your brain, nervous system, and the patterns that keep you stuck, while continuing to talk about binge eating and food. Share what you love about the podcast, what you'd like to hear more of, and get a sneak peek at the names I'm considering. Visit https://janepilger.com/feedback by N
Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Food Freedom Mini Series today.