Best Understand why you binge eat and how to stop Podcasts (2025)

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124. You’re Not ‘Bad’ For Wanting Weight Loss: Here’s Why 34:13

2d ago34:13

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You’ve been doing the work: unlearning diet rules, practicing food freedom, rejecting the all-or-nothing eating patterns. But if you’re honest? The thought “I want to lose weight” still pops up. And every time it does, you feel a twinge of guilt. Almost like you’re breaking the rules of food freedom. It’s keeping you stuck in this weird limbo — not…

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Can I Feel Normal Around Food? 17:26

3d ago17:26

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Do you ever wonder why everyone else seems so normal around food… but you feel obsessed, anxious, or totally out of control? You’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not broken. In this episode of the Eating Habits for Life podcast, we’re exploring what it really means to “feel normal around food." And why that can feel so far away right now.…

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Struggling with Periods, Anxiety, or Hair Loss? Fixing Your Iron Could Change Everything | Dr. Libby Weaver (Part 1) 24:39

4d ago24:39

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What if your anxiety, fatigue, or hair loss isn’t a mindset issue or even a hormone problem? I sat down with the brilliant Dr. Libby Weaver to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of hormone imbalance, emotional overwhelm, and exhaustion: low iron stores. Dr. Libby is a nutritional biochemist and bestselling author with over 25 years of clinic…

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What is the Difference Between Physical and Emotional Hunger 23:27

4d ago23:27

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In this third episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore one of the most important distinctions you can learn. Not all hunger feels the same - and understanding the difference can be life-changing. We explore the distinct qualities of physical and emotional hunger, not because one is better than the other, but so you have the information…

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Ep #366: What You Can Do To Feel Less Mentally Tired 12:10

5d ago12:10

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Do you binge when you’re mentally exhausted? Maybe at that point you just don’t care. Maybe you’re trying to get energy and perk up. If this is a common occurrence for you then listen to this episode. I’m going to help you to not only handle that mental tiredness but also decrease it, maybe even prevent it. This doesn’t have to be something that st…

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27: The Power of Rest: Why Real Healing Happens When You Slow Down 11:18

6d ago11:18

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In this episode of the Highly Sensitive and Strong Podcast, we explore why rest isn’t just a luxury—it’s a powerful, necessary part of healing for highly sensitive people. If you’ve ever struggled to slow down, felt guilty for resting, or found yourself scrolling instead of truly relaxing, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll unpack: Why rest i…

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#433 - Safe Cooking Methods, IF Vs. CR Benefits, Charred Meat Problems, Advanced Glycation End Products, Should You Like Bitter/Gross Foods, Fasting To Protect The Liver, Treating NAFLD, Fasting And Autophagy ... 1:22:35

5d ago1:22:35

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How to Avoid Overeating in Social Situations 12:19

10d ago12:19

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Struggle with overeating at restaurants, parties, or social gatherings, even when you swear you’ll be “good”? This episode breaks down the real reason you lose control around food in social situations (hint: it’s not a willpower issue). Discover what’s really driving your overindulging, and how your brain’s habits are keeping you stuck. If you want…

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Have You Been Parenting from Your Own Wounds? Why Our Kids Trigger Us with Lael Stone 38:42

11d ago38:42

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What if the hardest parts of parenting aren't about your child at all but about your own past asking to be seen? This conversation with Lael Stone cracked something open for me and I know it will for you too. Lael has spent over 20 years walking with families through birth, early childhood, the teen years and beyond. Her work gently but powerfully …

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Your Relationship with Hunger Begins in Childhood 30:10

11d ago30:10

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As we continue this series on hunger, we're turning to a foundational truth - your relationship with hunger begins in childhood. Today I'm joined by Lisa Smith of The Peaceful Parent to explore how we can help our children learn to listen to their bodies and develop a trusting relationship with hunger so that they won't end up looking to outside so…

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Ep #365: One Thing You Can Do to Better Understand Your Behavior 11:17

12d ago11:17

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Do you ever look at what you do and wonder, “Why the heck do I do that?” In this episode, I’m going to help you understand why and show you how you can gain understanding into all your eating behaviors. This is an important first step toward change so listen in to find out how you can understand more so you can change more. Interested in working wi…

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You Need To Master These 5 Habits To NEVER Gain Weight Again 48:31

13d ago48:31

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Most people don’t fail because they can’t lose weight. They fail because they can’t keep it off. The real battle is not about the scale. It is about your habits, your environment, and your identity. In this episode, we explore 5 habits that do more than help you lose weight. They make slipping hard and maintenance easy. These are the exact strategi…

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Breaking Your Phone Addiction: Reclaim Your Focus, Energy & Life 16:05

13d ago16:05

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In this eye-opening episode, Alex dives into the truth behind phone addiction — why it’s not the stress relief we think it is and how it’s quietly draining your energy, focus, and happiness. We explore: The psychological science behind phone addiction and dopamine loops How constant scrolling impacts your mental health, productivity, and self-worth…

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26: The Power of Intuition: How Highly Sensitive People Can Make Confident Choices 13:21

13d ago13:21

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Have you ever had a quiet nudge, a gut feeling, or an inner knowing you couldn’t explain? As highly sensitive people (HSPs), our intuition often speaks to us in subtle ways—but years of overthinking, self-doubt, and second-guessing can make it hard to trust ourselves. In this episode, we explore: ✨ How intuition speaks to highly sensitive people ✨ …

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#432 - Fasting And Wisdom Teeth Recovery, Fasting And Cancer Cells, Type 2 Diabetes Remission, Blood Sugar Spike Problems, Addressing A Weight Loss Lull, Eating Too Early Or Too Much, Getting Ready For ... 1:15:07

13d ago1:15:07

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123. Break the ‘Be Good All Week, Binge All Weekend’ Cycle 26:45

16d ago26:45

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You (try to) eat “perfectly” Monday–Friday, but then Friday 4 pm rolls in, and suddenly pizza + “F-it mode” take over. By Monday, you’re swearing you’ll get back on track… AGAIN. Sound familiar? In this episode, we’re going to show you how to break free from this weekly cycle once and for all. In this episode, we chat about: Why weekday under-fueli…

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When Work Stress Makes You Want to Stress Eat 16:47

17d ago16:47

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Work stress making you head straight for the snacks after a long day? In this episode, I explain why stress eating happens (hint: it’s not about willpower), and how your brain creates and strengthens this habit. You’ll learn how to train your brain to manage stress and emotions without turning to food, so you feel more in control and proud of your …

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When No One Believes You: Endometriosis, IVF, and the Cost of Misdiagnosis | Katherine Hay 33:03

18d ago33:03

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What if your health challenges were signals, not setbacks? What if the turning point wasn’t the diagnosis, but the decision to trust your instincts? In this grounded and powerful conversation, I’m joined by clinical nutritionist Katherine Hay. Katherine’s work in gut health, hormones, fertility, and women’s wellbeing is shaped by her own lived expe…

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What is Your Relationship with Hunger 19:11

18d ago19:11

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Welcome to a powerful new series exploring hunger in a way you may never have heard before. If you've ever feared hunger, tried to control it, or lost touch with it completely, this episode will change how you think about this fundamental body signal. What You'll Discover: • Why hunger has become the "enemy" for so many people • The real reason you…

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Ep # 364: If You’re Sick of Doing This Work 14:31

19d ago14:31

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If you’re sick of doing this work, then listen to this episode. I’m going to show you why you’re sick of it (and it’s not just because it requires time and effort) and how you can get back on board with doing it. There’s a reason why you are sick of it so I’ll be discussing the two main reasons. Listen in to find out what they are and what you van …

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The Hidden Reason You Keep Ditching Your Diet — How To Set Boundaries And Stop People Pleasing 57:47

20d ago57:47

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Everyone talks about ‘setting boundaries!” But how important ARE boundaries for fat loss and what do you do when you’re stuck people pleasing in a way that sabotages your goals?? In this episode, we’re flipping the script on what a real boundary actually is (hint: it’s not telling people, “Don’t offer me cake”). You’ll learn: ✅ Why most boundaries …

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Q&A: Cycle Syncing, End Binge Eating, Staying Consistent 28:10

20d ago28:10

28:10

Q&A episode! Alex answers your most asked fitness questions — the ones that hit deep and affect your journey on every level. We’re talking about: How to stay consistent when you’re not seeing immediate results Letting go of the obsession with progress and learning to trust the process Breaking the binge-restrict cycle, especially on weekends Whethe…

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25: Finding the Sacred in the Mundane: How to Stay Connected to Love in a Hurting World 16:04

20d ago16:04

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When the world feels heavy, it’s easy to lose yourself in fear, anger, and exhaustion—especially as a highly sensitive person. Between political turmoil, humanitarian crises, and personal responsibilities, many of us are carrying a quiet, background dread that can slowly erode our sense of peace. In this episode of the Highly Sensitive and Strong P…

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#431 - Special Guest Courtney Peterson, IF Protocols, Muscle Preservation, Aging & Autophagy, Meal Timing, Hormonal Effects, Starting IF Tips, Cognitive Benefits, Diet Quality, IF Myths, Future Research ... 1:00:21

20d ago1:00:21

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The Truth About Food Guilt 14:03

24d ago14:03

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Struggling with food guilt around certain foods or after overeating? In this episode, I reveal the truth about food guilt - where it comes from, how it sabotages your eating habits and weight loss goals, plus the long-lasting solution. Perfect for career women who have a lot of food noise, shame, and guilt, and want to be free from this. __________…

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A Day in My Life 18:21

25d ago18:21

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This week, I’m walking you through something you’ve asked about for a long time—what a day in my life actually looks like. I’m sharing the rhythms, rituals, and real choices I lean on to support my hormones, energy, and clarity. My days vary, but they’re shaped with intention. I talk about the supplements that help me feel steady, how I organize my…

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The Nervous System and Addiction 44:50

25d ago44:50

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Today's episode is a powerful conversation with Jan Winhall, an expert who's revolutionizing how we understand addiction, trauma, and healing. If you've ever felt trapped in cycles of behavior you can't seem to break, if you've struggled with food, substances, or any pattern that seems to control you, this episode is going to change everything. Jan…

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Ep #363: You Have Control, But You’re Using It Wrong 12:05

26d ago12:05

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Do you feel like you’re out of control when you’re eating? Or when you’re around certain foods? You might see that about yourself and then think that you have no control. But really you do. And, the ways that you’re using that control you have are actually resulting in you feeling out of control. How? That’s what I’m explaining in this episode. Giv…

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If You’re Not Happy… It Might Be You 17:39

27d ago17:39

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Today, we're talking about taking accountability for our happiness and emotions. Happiness is not something to be outsourced to external factors like relationships or jobs. Instead, it requires self-awareness, responsibility, and proactive steps to reclaim joy. The conversation explores the difference between an internal and external locus of contr…

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24: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Trusting Yourself: A Guide for Highly Sensitive People 16:28

27d ago16:28

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Do you find yourself stuck in loops of overthinking, second-guessing every decision, and fearing you’ll make the wrong choice? For highly sensitive people, overthinking isn’t just a mindset—it’s often a nervous system response that erodes self-trust. In this episode of the Highly Sensitive & Strong Podcast, we’ll explore why highly sensitive people…

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#430 - Find Your IF Type, Red Meat Causing Cancer, Headlines Problems, Fasting For Insulin Resistance And HGH, Absolute Vs. Relative Risk, Stevia, Monk Fruit, Allulose, And Erythritol, Is OMAD Too Stressful ... 1:04:56

27d ago1:04:56

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122. You Actually Need Structure Before Intuitive Eating (+ A Big Update!) 33:08

30d ago33:08

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You’ve probably heard that intuitive eating is all about letting go of structure, rules, and restriction… and yes, that’s part of it. But what no one talks about enough? The structure you actually need before intuitive eating can truly feel aligned, grounded, and sustainable. If intuitive eating has ever felt “too loose” or left you wondering, “Why…

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You’ve Tried Tracking and Portion Control and It’s Not Working – Here’s Why 14:20

1M ago14:20

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You’ve tried tracking your food and controlling your portions, but emotional eating, overeating, and late-night snacking still feel out of control. In this episode, I’ll share why those strategies aren’t working, and why willpower alone won’t fix your eating habits. If you’re a high-achieving career woman who’s frustrated with food and wondering wh…

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Carry-On Queen: My Secrets for Happy, Healthy, Jet-Lag Free Travel 20:21

1M ago20:21

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Have you ever wondered how I glide through airports, avoid jet lag, and keep my body feeling amazing when I’m on the move? In this solo episode, I share my favorite travel strategies, including how I plan my trips, pack light, and adjust quickly to new time zones. I love every part of travel and want you to feel the same ease and confidence. These …

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The Conversation That Could Change Everything: Inside the Breakthrough Call 23:36

1M ago23:36

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What if a single conversation could shift your entire relationship with food? In this episode, I take you inside the Breakthrough Call — a safe, supportive space designed for those who feel ready to move beyond consuming information and finally step into true transformation. You’ll learn what actually happens during a Breakthrough Call, who it’s fo…

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Ep #362: Why You Want to Eat Large Amounts of Food 14:48

1M ago14:48

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It can be hard to not eat a large amount of food if you WANT to eat a large amount of food. So, why do you want to? That’s the question I’m helping you answer in this episode. Listen in to understand this want and to learn how you can change it so you actually want to eat a moderate amount more than a large amount. Interested in working with me? Go…

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Understanding Discipline: Stop Waiting for Rock Bottom 16:42

1M ago16:42

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In this episode, we challenge one of the most common personal growth myths — that change only happens after a wake-up call or rock-bottom moment. If you’ve ever waited to feel “ready” or told yourself you’d start Monday, this episode is for you. Alex unpacks what discipline really means — not punishment or perfectionism, but deep, radical self-resp…

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#429 - Ketogenic Diets Vs. Fasting, Switching In And Out Of Keto, L-Carnitine For Fat Burning, Unique Fasting Health Benefits, Increasing Stress Resistance, Wall Decorations - Mixtiles, Burning Fat In ... 1:15:32

1M ago1:15:32

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23: Binge Eating & Sensitivity: Healing Food Struggles as a Highly Sensitive Person with Lucy Newport 42:31

1M ago42:31

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If you’ve ever used food to numb emotions, soothe overstimulation, or escape anxiety—you are not alone. In this powerful interview, I sit down with binge eating recovery coach Lucy Newport to explore the unique challenges highly sensitive people face around food, self-worth, and emotional overwhelm. Lucy shares her personal 14-year struggle with bi…

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Why You Keep Overeating (And What Actually Fixes It) 12:19

1M ago12:19

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Still stuck in overeating cycles, no matter how hard you try? In this episode, I break down the real reasons why it keeps happening (hint: it’s not willpower, a lack of self-discipline, self-control, or motivation). You’ll learn what’s actually keeping you stuck, and the process that helps career women stop overeating for good. If you’re ready to f…

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One Minute I Was Thriving, The Next I Was in Tears: What No One Tells You About Perimenopause | Kathryn Carter 31:17

1M ago31:17

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What do you do when you’re high-functioning on the outside but falling apart inside? In this episode, I’m joined by Kathryn Carter, whose story stopped me in my tracks. She was leading teams, raising a family, traveling for work, and then found herself sobbing in a change room because they didn’t have her size. That moment cracked something open. K…

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Why I Pray During Races (and How it Relates to Food Struggles) 34:31

1M ago34:31

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What if the key to handling your most challenging moments with food isn't found in willpower or restriction, but in something completely unexpected? In this episode of the Binge Eating Breakthrough podcast, I'm sharing a practice from my triathlon racing that transformed how I navigate discomfort - and how you can apply this same approach when you'…

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Ep #361: Why Your Urges to Binge Are So Strong 13:25

1M ago13:25

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Sometimes, urges to binge can be strong. Why? That’s what I’m answering in this episode. I’m also going to show you how you can decrease the intensity of your urges so they’re easier to manage. Listen in to find out how you’ll do it. Interested in working with me? Go to http://www.coachkir.com/group to get all the information you need! Find show no…

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You’re Not Lazy, Your Systems Just SUCK — how to build habits without willpower 1:08:40

1M ago1:08:40

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I used to think I was lazy… undisciplined… broken. But the truth? I was just working against myself. In this episode, I’m sharing the turning point that changed everything: 👉 how eating MORE (yes, more!) helped me stop bingeing 👉 why you don’t need more willpower — you need fewer triggers 👉 how your inputs shape your results 👉 and why discipline ac…

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