EP #13: Emotional eating

by Martha | Aug 20, 2017 | Podcast

EP #13: Emotional eating We have the desire to overeat for three main reasons: 1. because we use food to anesthetize painful emotions, 2. because of how we’re conditioned to eat by society, and 3. because of how our dopamine system is hijacked by high-sugar foods. You...

EP #12: The desire to overeat

by Martha | Aug 10, 2017 | Podcast

EP #12: The desire to overeat Losing weight after being a binge eater—without triggering more binges—can be tricky, which is why most approaches will barely touch the topic. I’ve left this issue to the end in this series on self-regard because without a solid...

EP #11: After the binge

by Martha | Aug 3, 2017 | Podcast

EP #11: After the binge You’ve binged. Again. And you’re tempted to run from that reality. I know the feeling. But I’ve got a better idea. Something happens when we run: everything goes by in a blur. And what can you see in a blur? Not much. Some unidentifiable...

EP #10: Loving the act

by Martha | Jul 27, 2017 | Podcast

EP #10: Loving the act You want the binges to end right away. I get it. Try to be patient with yourself. This process can take time, and you’re well on your way. Let’s talk about what to do if you’re not yet able to defuse and bypass your urges to binge. I can’t let...

EP #9: Loving the fact

by Martha | Jul 20, 2017 | Podcast

EP #9: Loving the fact Loving the fact that you binge may seem like the most ridiculous thing you’ve ever heard. But before you unsubscribe, let me ask you this: When you binge, do you think things like, “This is disgusting,” “I must be broken to eat like this,” “I...

EP #8: Welcoming the urge

by Martha | Jul 13, 2017 | Podcast

EP #8: Welcoming the urge Welcoming your next urge to binge may sound off-the-wall, but it can be just what you need to set you free from your bingeing. Being afraid of your urges isn’t freedom. It’s prison. And you don’t need to be afraid of them anyway. Freedom is...