Join me as I candidly share my decade-long grapple with binge eating and the breakthrough I found in Kathryn Hansen's book, Brain Over Binge. Kathryn, a beacon of hope for those battling binge eating and bulimia, graces the Stronger Self podcast to unravel her 18-year recovery journey. We converse intimately about binge eating, the distinctive ways it manifests, the detrimental role dieting plays, and the importance of nourishing the body adequately for sustainable weight loss and a healthy metabolism.Kathryn and I delve into the psychology behind binge eating, discussing how often we seek reasons and excuses, inadvertently justifying the behavior. We examine therapy's benefits and potential pitfalls, and how approaching recovery with a fresh perspective can empower you to rise above binge eating. Our conversation also highlights how labeling certain habits as self-violence can open up new ways of understanding and resisting them. We draw parallels with entrepreneur Brian Johnson's insights about self-harm and share how therapy can illuminate these insights.As we round up our conversation, we focus on the power of moderation and balance in our relationship with food, and how the freedom to eat can be as important as abstaining from certain foods. We explore how the Brain Over Binge approach helps manage urges to binge eat, emphasizing that recovery doesn't promise a perfect life, but it certainly paves the path to a healthier one. Join us on this journey to understanding and overcoming binge eating, and remember, it's okay to seek support during your recovery journey. You're not alone in this fight.Support the show