Breaking The Binge: My journey to (hopefully) overcome binge eating | Ep 80

Imagine this: High school, jam-packed schedule, football practice… the whole nine yards. My coach used to say the key to a good game was "fake it 'til you make it" – all smiles and enthusiasm, even when you're exhausted. That idea kinda stuck with me, you know, how you project yourself can influence how you actually feel. So, you might hear that same energy in my podcast, how I push myself in classes, even my rugby matches (though trust me, that enthusiasm gets real there!). But here's the thing, life isn't all touchdowns. I've been dealing with some serious binge eating issues, and let's just say therapy hasn't exactly been my BFF. Finding good resources was a whole journey. There was this one podcast though, this amazing tip about managing emotions… a total game-changer for my battle with food. You see, venting can feel good, but sometimes you gotta take action, right? Like that leaky faucet you keep complaining about – gotta fix it! Speaking of action, I recently made a big decision. Ditched an internship that was zapping my well-being. Plus, guess what? I launched my own thing – Nisha Nexus, big things coming soon! In the midst of all this, I'm also rethinking relationships and how I take care of myself. So, this episode is about tackling binge eating, the power of quiet time and maybe even some prayer (hey, don't knock it till you try it!). Oh, and there's a little teaser at the end about finding balance, you know, that whole unity-in-diversity thing. Buckle up, it's gonna be a ride! 00:00 The Grueling High School Routine 00:48 Learning the Power of False Enthusiasm 02:03 A Deep Dive into Self-Discovery and Overcoming Binge Eating 03:17 Exploring Mental Health and Finding Trustworthy Experts 06:10 The Journey to Emotional Management and Mindfulness 08:12 The Importance of Being Present and the Role of Prayer 11:58 Venting, Virtue Vice Scale, and Unity vs. Diversity 17:18 Life Updates: Work, Health, and Personal Growth 22:20 Concluding Thoughts and the Path Forward Want more? Check out the full Notion page