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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2025 · 22 MIN

Safety vs Control: What You Really Need to Stop Binge Eating

from Binge Eating Breakthrough · host Jane Pilger

Many of us believe we need more control over our eating habits, more willpower, more discipline. But what if control is actually the problem, not the solution?In this episode, I share my personal journey of realizing that my binge eating wasn't about lacking control—it was about desperately seeking safety in the wrong ways.I explain why the more we try to control our eating, the more out of control we ultimately feel, and why creating internal safety is the missing piece for healing your relationship with food.Previous episode referenced: The Restriction You Don’t Know You’re DoingIf you're tired of fighting against yourself and ready for a different approach that actually works, this episode offers both the insights and practical shifts to move from control to genuine safety with food. Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today. 

Many of us believe we need more control over our eating habits, more willpower, more discipline. But what if control is actually the problem, not the solution? In this episode, I share my personal journey of realizing that my binge eating wasn't about lacking control—it was about desperately seeking safety in the wrong ways. I explain why the more we try to control our eating, the more out of control we ultimately feel, and why creating internal safety is the missing piece for healing your re...

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