07: How Does It Make Sense? Jane Pilger on Binge Eating, Shame, and Self-Compassion

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Don’t Fk*n Shrink, Daffney Allwein sits down with Jane Pilger, Certified Binge Eating and Body Trust Coach, host of the Binge Eating Breakthrough™ podcast, and endurance athlete.Jane shares her 25-year journey of struggling with binge eating, the moment she realized food was a tool for safety, and how she finally broke free from shame by understanding the connection between the nervous system, emotions, and behavior.This isn’t a conversation about food rules or willpower. It’s about healing your relationship with yourself, rewriting old stories, and finding compassion for the part of you that learned to survive.✨ In this episode:The real difference between binge eating and overeatingHow food becomes a coping mechanism for safetyThe “safety paradox” and why comfort foods can feel like a threatThe eight reasons people struggle with food and how to heal themWhy shame and judgment keep you stuckHow to regulate your nervous system for long-term changeThe surprising link between self-respect, curiosity, and recovery💬 “We are asking the wrong questions. Instead of ‘What’s wrong with me?’ ask ‘How does this make sense?’” – Jane Pilger🎧 Listen now to reclaim your power and finally make peace with food.To learn more about the food habit 'Safety Paradox' keeping you stuck and the '8 Reasons Why' StrategyConnect with Jane directly at https://www.janepilger.com/