Binge Eating Breakthrough

Shame might be the most powerful force keeping you stuck in the binge cycle—and you might not even realize it's there.
Today I'm joined by Kyira Wackett, a licensed therapist specializing in shame, burnout, and anxiety, for a conversation that gets to the heart of why shame and binge eating are so deeply connected. Shame is the painful belief that we are fundamentally unworthy of love, belonging, and connection—a feeling that shows up intensely after binges or any behavior we try to hide.
Kyira shares her own story of struggling with food and body image, and how her "protective shame parts" developed in childhood to keep her safe. She walks you through practical exercises to identify your shame stories and understand what's really driving the behaviors you want to change.
What You'll Discover:
The difference between shame and guilt—and why shame leads to hiding and performing
How to identify if shame is running the show in your relationship with food
Why trying to control the externals keeps you stuck (and what to focus on instead)
The problem with most New Year's goals—and how to set intentions that actually align with your values
If you've ever felt like you're stuck in a cycle of trying to be "good" with food, only to end up binging and drowning in self-criticism, this conversation will help you understand what's happening underneath—and give you a path forward.
Connect with Kyira at https://adversityrising.com
Listen to Jane's conversation on Kyira's podcast, Untethering Shame, where they discuss shame, binge eating and parts work. Listen on Apple | Spotify | Youtube  
Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

What if the exhausting battle with food could actually end? Not through more willpower or another restrictive diet, but through understanding what's really happening underneath the struggle. 
In this episode, we explore what it means to become a peaceful eater - someone who is calm, connected, and confident with food - and why that transformation might be more attainable than you think.
What You'll Discover:
• Why fighting food harder only makes the fight bigger - and what to do instead
• What it actually means to be a "peaceful eater" (it's not perfection)
• The shift that changes everything - from treating symptoms to addressing root causes
• Real stories of transformation from people who stopped fighting and started healing
If you've been battling with binge eating, emotional eating, or feeling out of control around food, this episode offers a different path forward - one grounded in understanding, compassion, and connection rather than willpower and restriction.
Ready to go deeper?
Join the Book Experience starting February 17th - seven weeks of structured guidance, personalized support, and community as we work through The Binge Eating Breakthrough together. Learn more and sign up here.
Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

One month into the new year, many people are feeling discouraged. Maybe you're not where you thought you'd be. Maybe you feel like you've backslid into old patterns. 
This episode offers a completely different way to look at where you are - one rooted in both truth and compassion. You'll learn about measuring the gain instead of the gap, why you're never actually back at square one (even when it feels like it), and how to find what's different even in familiar patterns.
What You'll Discover:
• The Gap and The Gain: two completely different ways to measure progress
• Why you're never actually back to square one (even when the pattern looks identical)
• How to find what's different even when you feel like you've backslid
• Why old patterns are signals from your nervous system, not evidence of failure
 
If you're feeling discouraged about where you are right now, this episode will help you see your progress with new eyes - and understand what you actually need to move forward.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Book: The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan & Dr Benjamin Hardy
Learn more about 1:1 coaching and schedule a Breakthrough Call: janepilger.com/breakthrough
Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

Your nervous system craves predictability - but that doesn't mean rigid rules. 
This episode explores why rhythm and routine matter so much for nervous system regulation, what to do when you rebel against structure, and how to create Supportive Structure that feels like freedom instead of restriction. 
Even if you think you hate routine, this episode might change your perspective.
What You'll Discover:
• Why your nervous system needs predictability to feel safe
• The difference between rigid rules and Supportive Structure with flexibility
• How to work with rebellion against routine instead of forcing yourself through it
• Why even unwanted patterns (like binge eating) have their own rhythm - and what that means for change
If you've ever told yourself "I'm not a routine person" or felt trapped by structure, this episode offers a completely different way to think about rhythm and routine.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Previous Episode: Supportive Structure
Previous Episode: What Does the Nervous System Have to Do with Binge Eating?
Previous Episode: A Nervous System Approach to Goal Setting
Schedule a Breakthrough Call to explore 1:1 coaching
Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

Most goal-setting advice completely ignores your nervous system - and that's why most goals fail. 
When you understand how your nervous system responds to different types of goals, you can set yourself up for sustainable success instead of constant struggle. 
This episode reveals why traditional goal-setting often backfires and offers a completely different approach that works with your body instead of against it.
What You'll Discover:
Why most goals trigger your nervous system's threat response
The difference between "away from" and "toward" goals and why it matters
How to set True Goals that work with your nervous system
Why willpower isn't the answer (and what actually creates sustainable change)
If you've ever felt like you were fighting against yourself to achieve your goals, this episode will help you understand why - and show you what to do instead.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Previous Episode: What Does the Nervous System Have to Do with Binge Eating?
Cultivate: Jane's signature group program for creating sustainable change with food (opens in April - get on the waitlist to be notified)
Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.