In today's podcast episode, Kathryn Hansen, author of two books, host of the Brain Over Binge Podcast, and creator of the Brain Over Binge Course, joins us to share her insights on overcoming binge eating. Kathryn is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals, both women and men, dealing with binge eating issues. During this episode, we delve into her background, her personal journey of overcoming binge eating, and her successful method for recovery.

In the episode, we chat about…

• Kathryn's background and her experience with eating disorders

• The origins of her binge eating and her path to healing

• Insights into the thoughts and feelings associated with binge eating episodes

• The role of dieting in triggering binge eating

• Kathryn's personal struggles with binge eating and her realization that she needed to seek help

• Her journey to genuine healing

• Simplifying the healing process by changing the way you perceive urges and adopting new approaches

• The two main goals for recovery.

• The importance of rewiring the brain in overcoming binge eating

• Strategies for ensuring you're eating sufficiently

• The significance of self-compassion during the healing process

• The pitfalls of labeling food as "good" or "bad" and striving for dietary perfection

• Staying motivated on the journey to recovery

• The under-discussed nature of binge eating

• Recommendations for helpful resources

• Dispelling myths about binge eating

• Advice and encouragement for those struggling with binge eating

• Differentiating between overeating and binge eating.

• A clear definition of what constitutes a "binge."

This podcast episode offers valuable insights and guidance for individuals seeking to understand and recover from binge eating issues or for those interested in learning more about it. Please do not forget to follow Kathryn on Instagram @brain_over_binge or on her website https://brainoverbinge.com.