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Brain over Binge Podcast

Kathryn Hansenbrainoverbinge.com
A Simple, Brain-Based Approach to Help You Stop Binge Eating and Get on with Your Life.
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Ep. 93: Embracing Imperfection (with Coach Julie)

Kathryn talks with Brain over Binge coach Julie Mann about how to release perfectionism in binge eating recovery. You’ll learn how to accept and embrace your food choices and avoid spiraling into binges after eating in an “imperfect” way. Group coaching One-on-one coaching Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get Brain over Binge and the Brain over Binge Recovery Guide on Amazon Download the free pdf, the Brain over Binge Basics . Disclaimer: *The Brain over Binge P...

Jan 12, 202217 min

Ep. 92: Best of the Podcast, New Year's Edition

Listen to Kathryn’s best advice for ending the year and starting a new one in a healthy way. You’ll hear discussions about resolutions, avoiding the “one last time” mentality, and resisting cultural pressure to diet in the new year. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month (price going up for new members on 1/1/2022) Get support with group coaching (next Zoom call is 1/2/2022) Book a one-on-one coaching session Full New Year’s episodes: Ep. 73: A Different December: Don...

Dec 29, 202118 min

Ep. 91: Your Future Self (with coach Julie Mann)

Kathryn talks to Brain over Binge Coach Julie Mann about how to visualize and create a new version of yourself that is binge-free. Julie offers practical tips and inspiring advice about how you can start living as your future self, right now. Group coaching O ne-on-one coaching Related podcast episode: Ep. 87: Start Desiring a Binge-Free Life Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get Brain over Binge and the Brain over Binge Recovery Guide on Amazon Get the FREE eBoo...

Dec 13, 202115 min

Ep. 90: Letting Go of Unrealistic Recovery Goals and Unhealthy Fitness Standards (with Marcus Kain)

Kathryn talks to Marcus Kain about a variety of recovery issues, especially about letting go of the idea that you need to solve everything in your life in order to be free of an eating disorder. Marcus, who is an anxiety and trauma informed nutrition coach and personal trainer, also addresses unhealthy practices in the fitness industry. With greater awareness of harmful trends, you can stay focused on taking care of yourself and ending your struggle with food. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge C...

Dec 07, 202143 min

Ep. 89: The Mind & Binge Eating, 5 Common Patterns (with Dr. Amy Johnson)

Dr. Amy Johnson returns to the show to talk about overcoming common thought patterns in binge eating recovery. She shares 5 ways that the mind tends to operate when food struggles are present. When you understand your mind, you realize that you are not alone in your experience, and you see that you are more powerful than your thoughts. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Learn more about Dr. Amy Jo...

Oct 25, 202135 min

Ep. 88: Do Your Binges Feel Automatic?

Kathryn addresses what you can do if you find yourself binge eating without recognizing an urge beforehand. You’ll learn to become more aware of the thoughts, feelings, and sensations that are driving the behavior, so that you can avoid going into binges automatically. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Join group coaching Related episode: Episode 2: The Cause of Binge Eating: Urges to Binge Get Brain over Binge and the Brain over Binge Recovery Guide on Amazon Do...

Sep 29, 202111 min

Ep. 87: Start Desiring a Binge-Free Life

Kathryn Hansen and Brain over Binge coach Julie Mann discuss how you can begin wanting a life without binge eating. You’ll learn to shift your focus away from food and create desire for the things you truly want. Group Coaching with Julie Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching . Related episodes: Episode 83: Recovery From Binge Eating Means Regaining Your LIFE! (Part I) Episode 84: Recovery From Binge Eating Means Rega...

Aug 31, 202117 min

Ep. 86: Stop Thinking "I Don't Know How to Eat"

As you learn to end binge eating, you may feel confused about food and tell yourself “I don’t know how to eat.” In this episode, I’ll help you understand and overcome this thought pattern, so that you can start feeling more confident around food, and eliminate the self-doubt you may be experiencing when it comes to your eating decisions. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Related episode: Episode ...

Jul 27, 202116 min

Ep. 85: Drop the “Shoulds” Around Eating

Kathryn discusses developing more freedom around food by avoiding telling yourself that your eating should be a certain way, or that you should be eating a certain amount. You can make sound food decisions without putting pressure on yourself to eat exactly right, and you can stop bingeing even as an imperfect eater. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month One-on-one coaching with Julie Related episode: Episode 76: Do You Think About Food Too Much? Get Brain over Binge...

Jun 27, 202115 min

Ep. 84: Recovery From Binge Eating Means Regaining Your LIFE! (Part II)

When you stop binge eating, you open yourself up to so many opportunities in your life. In this episode, Kathryn and Julie—the new Brain over Binge coach —continue their conversation about the amazing benefits of recovery. You’ll learn how ending harmful food habits helps you make powerful, positive changes in terms of relationships and money. Join the Summer Support Group ! 12 weeks of group coaching with Kathryn & Julie. (June 7th-August 27th) Related episode: Episode 83: Recovery From Bin...

Jun 01, 202116 min

Ep. 83: Recovery From Binge Eating Means Regaining Your LIFE! (Part I)

When you stop binge eating, you open yourself up to so many opportunities in your life. In this episode, Kathryn talks with Julie Mann—the new Brain over Binge coach —about the amazing benefits of recovery. You’ll learn how ending harmful food habits helps you regain your time, mental clarity, and physical energy. (Join Kathryn and Julie again next week when they’ll talk about the positive changes recovery brings in terms of relationships and money.) Join the Summer Support Group ! 12 weeks of g...

May 25, 202123 min

Ep. 82: Live Questions and Answers

Kathryn answers 4 questions from her monthly Instagram Live stream ( @brain_over_binge ). The first question is about trigger foods, the second is about the pace or the speed of eating, the third addresses exercise, and the fourth relates to how to choose meals and snacks in recovery. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18 .99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Follow @brain_over_binge on Instagram Live with Kathryn streams are on the 3rd...

Apr 28, 202115 min

Ep. 81: Getting Over Night Eating Syndrome (Interview with Gillian Young)

Kathryn talks to Gillian Young about Night Eating Syndrome, an issue that Gillian overcame in her own life and now helps others end as well. You’ll learn what Night Eating Syndrome is, how it can affect you, and what you can do about it. Gillian discusses establishing healthy daytime and nighttime routines, improving nutrition, balancing hormones, and using the brain to avoiding following night eating urges. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personalized supp...

Apr 08, 202134 min

Ep. 80: Are You Confused About How to Start Eating Normally?

Kathryn gives some simple advice to beginners about how to start eating normally in recovery. As you face this challenge, you only need to try your best and you will begin to discover your own authentic eating habits. You’ll learn why meal plans aren’t the cure for binge eating, and when nutritional support may be necessary. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Related blog post: My Recovery Diet &a...

Mar 24, 202111 min

Ep. 79: Learning to Thrive After Binge Eating Recovery (Interview with Fernanda Lind)

Fernanda Lind returns to the show to help you start thriving after binge eating recovery. She explains how understanding the nature of thought and the power of your mind can help you in many areas of life. You’ll learn how to start building more self-confidence, resilience, and success. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Learn more about Fernanda: RewiredGlobal.com (Get Unstuck Workshop) Wired to ...

Mar 10, 202150 min

Ep. 78: Are You Binge Eating for Enjoyment or Pleasure?

Kathryn explains why you may be viewing binge eating as a form of enjoyment, and how to let go of any temporary pleasure you get from this harmful behavior. You’ll hear a clip from one of the tracks in the Brain over Binge Course to help guide you. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Related blog post: Enjoy Your Food: Giving up binge eating does not mean giving up food pleasure Get Brain over Bing...

Feb 24, 20218 min

Ep. 77: Ending Bulimia, Reclaiming Health, and Aging Powerfully (Interview with Nan Simonsen)

Nan Simonsen, author of the new book, Aging Powerfully , shares how she was able to end a 50-year struggle with bulimia, and implement healthy habits that allow her to enjoy life more than ever. She explains how Brain over Binge gave her important tools on her journey, as well as how she learned to nourish herself well. Now, Nan (age 70), is on a mission to help others overcome their past and take control of their future. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get per...

Feb 04, 202142 min

Ep. 76: Do You Think About Food Too Much?

You’ll learn 4 suggestions for dealing with incessant thoughts about eating. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Related episode: Episode 76: Understand and Overcome Intrusive Food & Weight Thoughts (Interview with Dr. Amy Johnson) Related blog post: Questions in Binge Eating Recovery (Course Q&A’s) Get Brain over Binge and the Brain over Binge Recovery Guide on Amazon Download the free pdf...

Jan 25, 20217 min

Ep. 75: NLP, Self-Worth, and Changing Harmful Beliefs (Interview with Laurette Smith)

Laurette Smith stopped binge eating and purging after 35 years, and used neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to re-build her self-esteem and emotional life after her eating disorder. She shares her journey of using the Brain over Binge approach, Binge Code coaching, and other resources to put an end to her harmful eating behaviors, and then resolve issues from past abuse and PTSD by changing her beliefs. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Learn more about Laurette:...

Jan 08, 202149 min

Ep. 74: Eating Disorders and Digestive Health (Interview with Pauline Hanuise)

Binge eating, purging, and restrictive dieting affect the digestive system. In this episode, holistic health and nutrition coach, Pauline Hanuise, talks about how gut health factors into eating disorder recovery. You’ll learn why the harmful food habits upset the balance of the digestive system, and some simple suggestions for healing. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Learn more about Pauline: P...

Dec 29, 202032 minEp. 74

Ep. 73: A Different December: Don’t Wait Until the New Year to Recover

Do you tend to give up on binge eating recovery in December, and make a resolution to quit in January? Kathryn encourages you to change this harmful pattern, and make progress toward freedom from binge eating now, rather than telling yourself you will start over in the new year. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Related episodes: Episode 14: Overcome “One Last Time” Thoughts to Quit Binge Eating ...

Dec 16, 202016 min

Ep. 72: Are You Truly Binge Eating?

The term “binge” has become popular in describing any behavior that seems excessive. The increasingly common use of this term can cause people to label too many eating behaviors as bingeing. In this episode, I talk about why it’s important in recovery to be able to differentiate your binges from overeating or overindulging, and I also tell you about an upcoming free online class (with Cookie Rosenblum) that I hope will help with whatever eating issues affect you. Subscribe to the Brain over Bing...

Nov 15, 202012 min

Ep. 71: When Weight Holds You Back: Reaching Your Own Healthy Size (Interview with Heather Robertson)

Heather Robertson of Half Size Me shares her experience with overcoming binge eating and a long-standing struggle with weight. Her journey to sustainable and lasting weight loss started when she decided to stop focusing on the weight loss itself and start focusing on adding healthy habits. This mental and behavioral shift allowed her to gradually arrive at her natural, healthy weight. If you are over what you believe is your natural, healthy weight, I hope this show will inspire you and help you...

Nov 06, 202037 min

Ep. 70: Fasting Behaviors and Disordered Eating (Interview with Elisa Oras)

Elisa Oras shares her experience with intermittent fasting behaviors. She engaged in fasting before it was a mainstream and popular dieting trend, and it led to food obsessions, extreme hunger, and ultimately to disordered eating and bulimia. I understand that many people want to engage fasting for health reasons; however, putting the body in a food-deprived state isn’t conducive to recovery from binge eating. Ultimately, you have to decide what is right for you (and consult with your doctor or ...

Oct 30, 202037 min

Ep. 69: Intuitive, Realistic, and Sustainable Eating (Interview with Paige Smathers, RDN, CD)

Kathryn interviews Paige Smathers, RDN, CD about eating intuitively, in a way that’s practical. Paige clears up misconceptions about intuitive eating and explains how you can make this approach work in your life. You’ll learn why it’s important to be flexible with an intuitive eating approach, especially during recovery from binge eating. Instagram (Book Giveaway!): @brain_over_binge Reddit AMA with Kathryn (Sept 30th, 7-10pmET) on Reddit.com/r/BingeEatingDisorder Subscribe to the Brain over Bin...

Sep 25, 202039 min

Ep. 68: Understand and Overcome Intrusive Food and Weight Thoughts (Interview with Dr. Amy Johnson)

In Episode 68 of the podcast, Kathryn talks to Dr. Amy Johnson about how to let go of intrusive and obsessive food and weight thoughts during binge eating recovery and beyond. Amy discusses how the mind works, which will give you a new perspective and direct you toward freedom from these thoughts. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Learn more about Dr. Amy Johnson Related episodes: Episode 27: Fre...

Aug 28, 202040 minEp. 68

Ep. 67: Don’t Diet or Focus on Weight Loss After Quarantine

In Episode 67, Kathryn encourages you to avoid harmful dieting behaviors and avoid focusing on weight loss after quarantine. You’ll learn to stay on a path to recovery from binge eating without being tempted by cultural pressure to diet. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Psychology Today article debunking the “Freshman 15” Related episodes: Episode 63: Binge Eating Recovery During a Crisis Episod...

Jun 27, 202011 min

Ep. 66: Letting Go of the Binge and Purge Cycle to Focus on What’s Important

In this episode, Kathryn talks about how her former bingeing and purging behavior made her less able to focus on important things and less able to help others in need. However, she gives a new perspective on this and explains that you can get out of the habit and pursue a meaningful life. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Related episode: Episode 63: Binge Eating Recovery During a Crisis Get Brai...

Jun 09, 202011 min

Ep. 65: Fear: Managing Anxious Feelings During a Crisis, in Everyday Life, and in Bulimia Recovery (Interview with Richard Kerr)

In Episode 65 of the podcast, Kathryn interviews best-selling author Richard Kerr of Binge Code about his new book, Fu*k Fear . He discusses how to manage fear and anxiety related to a variety of situations, including fears related to food and recovery from bulimia and binge eating disorder. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18 .99 per month Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Related episodes: Episode 54: Stop Purging in Binge Eating Recovery: In...

May 15, 202049 min

Ep. 64: Stop Yo-Yo Dieting and Take Control of Overeating

In Episode 64 of the podcast, Kathryn talks to Gillian Riley about how to improve eating habits in a sustainable way and how to stop addictive overeating. Gillian explains how you can shift your mindset in order to make healthy changes without dieting. You’ll learn that weight loss should not be your primary goal, but instead, it should be a result of redefining your motivations and learning to own your food choices. Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get personal...

Apr 16, 202043 min
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