Episode 227: Bingeing vs Overeating

Are you binge eating… or just overeating? And does the difference really matter?In this episode of the Food Freedom Podcast, Mary breaks down why focusing on labels like binging versus overeating often keeps people stuck and why the real issue isn’t food at all, but the feeling of being out of control.Whether you’re struggling with binge eating, emotional eating, or repeated overeating, this episode explains why both experiences are valid, painful, and worthy of healing. Mary explores the deeper root causes behind feeling out of control with food, including restriction, nervous system dysregulation, emotional overwhelm, and the need for control.You’ll learn: • The difference between binge eating and overeating and why obsessing over the label can block healing • How restriction, stress, and nervous system imbalance drive overeating and binge cycles • The science-based approach to healing your relationship with food • The spiritual and emotional work required to release control and build food freedom • Why true recovery comes from addressing overwhelm, not trying to “fix” foodIf you feel ashamed, stuck, or frustrated with your eating behaviors, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a path forward. Healing is possible and it starts by addressing the root cause, not the symptoms.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.Email: [email protected]