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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 7 MIN

Episode 209: Perfection Isn’t Required

from Food Freedom · host Mary Roberts

In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Mary breaks down one of the most common mindset blocks that keeps people stuck in binge eating and disordered eating cycles: the belief that you’re not good enough and that what you’re doing isn’t good enough.If you’ve ever felt discouraged, unmotivated, or trapped in the “I should be further along” mindset, this episode will help you shift the internal narrative that’s sabotaging your recovery. Mary explains why self-doubt fuels binge eating, how shame disconnects you from food sobriety, and how to finally rebuild trust in yourself without perfectionism, punishment, or unrealistic expectations.You’ll learn what “good enough” actually looks like in recovery, why you don’t have to “deserve” food sobriety to start healing, and how to create a more compassionate, sustainable mindset that supports long-term freedom from binge eating.If you’re ready to stop beating yourself up, change the way you think about progress, and finally believe you’re capable of food freedom, this episode is for you.Enroll in Crush The Holidays Email Series - 21 days of emails to get you through the holidays food sober. Recipes, strategies, mindset …..www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/crushholidayseries Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner’s Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Freedom Online Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourseFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcWant to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Do you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don’t see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let’s chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Join my online community The Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkWebsite: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.

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