Are You a Binge Eater Without Even Knowing It?

Are you really a binge eater—even if you don’t think you are?Most people say “No, that’s not me” when I ask this question. But what if binge eating isn’t just what we’ve been taught to believe in school or the media? In this episode, I unpack what binge eating really means, the subtle forms it takes, and why so many of us resist identifying with it—even when it’s happening in our daily lives.I’ll share how binge eating shows up as emotional eating, nighttime snacking, or even that “cheat meal” that turns into a cheat weekend. Most importantly, I’ll explain how these behaviors are rooted in the nervous system—and why no amount of dieting or willpower can fix them until we first reset our system from protection mode into safety mode.Listen to the full episode to discover how to turn off the binge mechanism and finally make peace with food.Topics Covered:Why most people resist the label “binge eaterRedefining binge eating beyond the traditional definitionThe link between binge eating, emotional eating, and nighttime snackingHow perfectionism, dieting, and restriction fuel binge behaviorsWhy binge eating is really a nervous system issue, not a food issueThe first step to food freedom (hint: it’s not dieting or more discipline)🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixesEnjoy this gift from me to you 💛Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!Join my Facebook Community here: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with me: www.sherryshaban.com/transformWant to go deeper? Visit www.makepeacewithfood.com to learn more!Share your biggest takeaway and tag me on social media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn