Binge Eating Breakthrough

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
If you would like to explore getting support with your eating challenges, schedule a Breakthrough Call today.
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.
 
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 feel so hard to tell anyone how much you struggle with food. Maybe you've never told a single person about your binge eating or emotional eating. Or maybe someone knows a little, but not the whole story. 
Either way, I share what happened when I finally told my husband about my binge eating, why keeping it hidden keeps you stuck, and how the right support can help with binge eating, emotional eating, or overeating so you're no longer carrying it alone.
What you'll discover:
Why telling someone feels so scary
How your nervous system borrows calm from others
What happens when you're met with kindness
How to find a safe person to talk to
If you've been carrying your struggle with food by yourself and wondering whether anyone could understand, this episode is for you.
Previous episode referenced:
   How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About Your Secret Eating
If you'd like support from people who understand, you can join Cultivate, my group coaching program, or add your name to the waitlist at janepilger.com/cultivate.

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 looking at advice you've probably heard many times: "just trust your body." Maybe you're still in it, trying to stop binge eating and wondering why intuitive eating hasn't worked for you. Or maybe you've made progress and still don't fully trust yourself around food. 
Either way, I explore why trusting your body isn't something you can simply decide, why your hunger signals can feel so unreliable after years of dieting and restriction, and how learning to tell the difference between your protective parts and your anchored self helps you rebuild trust with food and your body. 
What you'll discover:
Why trust with your body has to be built
What two-way trust with your body means
How to tell which voice you're hearing
What food freedom looks like for you 
If you've ever tried to trust your body and walked away feeling like you're the exception, this episode is for you.
 If you would like to explore getting support with your eating challenges, schedule a Breakthrough Call today.
 
Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Food Freedom Mini Series today.

From the outside, rest and numbing out can look exactly the same. Sitting on the couch. Watching TV. Scrolling your phone. Reading a book. Even eating.
In this episode, we’re looking beyond the activity itself to understand what it’s actually doing for you. I’ll share why numbing isn’t automatically a problem, how to recognize what you actually need, and a recent Monday when I caught myself in a pattern that used to lead to a binge and made a different choice.
What You'll Discover:
Why rest and numbing can look exactly the same
Why numbing isn't automatically a problem
How to recognize what you actually need and whether you're getting it
How greater awareness gives you more choice in what happens next
If you've ever wondered whether you're actually resting or just checking out, this episode will give you a different way to understand what's happening.
If you're wondering whether your nervous system might be part of this pattern for you, grab my free guide, Mapping Your Nervous System.
Previous Episode Referenced: Why Rest Feels Unproductive (Even When You Need It) 
 
Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Food Freedom Mini Series today.