Modern neuroscience shows that binge eating is connected to how the brain responds to hunger, restriction, stress, and reward. In this post, I’ll break down a coaching framework of the two main types of binge urges, why they happen, and how you can begin to break the cycle in a compassionate, sustainable way.

The holidays can feel messy when it comes to food. Part of you wants to enjoy the mince pies, the Celebrations chocolates, and the long meals. And another part is whispering rules like “be good,” “you’ll regret this later,” “if I eat this, I'd better not have breakfast tomorrow”, or “oh well, I'll start a diet in January.”