Binge Eating & Emotional Healing

Overcoming Emotional Eating: A Coach's Journey and InsightsDiscover how Nan Saysana transformed her relationship with food, moved beyond shame, and now empowers others through her coaching. This episode dives into the emotional roots of overeating, practical strategies to sit with emotions, and the importance of self-kindness in recovery. Key TopicsNan shares her personal journey from food obsession to emotional freedomRecognizing emotional triggers: loneliness, stress, boredomThe myths around emotional eating and its true naturePractical tools: mindfulness, checking your emotional weatherThe importance of kindness over punishment in behavioral changeThe power of sharing stories to reduce shame and foster connectionBuilding sustainable habits through gradual changeThe role of coaching and community support in healingTimestamps00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Nan Saysana, emotional eating coach02:15 - What Nan's story reveals about her transformation with food03:45 - Early signs of emotional eating and childhood influences05:08 - Recognizing when food becomes a coping mechanism07:02 - The emotional patterns behind binge eating10:33 - Turning point12:10 - The importance of community and podcast support14:16 - How sharing stories reduces shame and builds confidence16:33 - Internal shifts: awareness and sitting with emotions18:54 - Tools for emotional regulation and managing urges21:06 - The misconception of emotional eating as a big event24:26 - Handling setbacks and high standards in recovery27:21 - The emotional significance of becoming a bodybuilder in later years28:50 - The lessons learned from the journey and embracing self-compassion33:49 - Myths about emotional eating and the everyday emotional landscape47:27 - How trust and vulnerability accelerate healing49:47 - Client success stories and their impact on Nan52:26 - How to get started with coaching or self-coaching55:34 - Estimated timeframe for lasting change56:23 - Wise words for younger selves: reassurance and hope58:43 - Closing insights: curiosity over judgment, kindness as a magic toolResources & LinksMiloBingeFix - Nan SaysanaTiny Habits by BJ FoggConnect with Nan Saysana:InstagramRemember, emotional eating is common—you're not alone. With awareness, kindness, and support, change is possible.Nan is currently training in hypnosis and is offering a small number of 90-minute practice sessions for 25€. It’s a real personalized session as part of her training.People often use it for things like stress, sleep, confidence, changing a habit, or simply curiosity about hypnosis.I thought it might be something you’d enjoy. Here are all the details:  https://bit.ly/4sCB55TIf you’re interested or have questions, you can email her at [email protected] with “Hypnosis practice” in the subject line.