Season 2, Episode 4: Binge Eating and Diabetes-The Conversation No One Wants to Have

Send us Fan MailThis week on Sick of Pricks, we’re talking about binge eating. The real kind. The hidden kind. The kind wrapped in shame, secrecy, guilt, food noise, and feeling completely out of control around food.In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with binge eating disorder, from childhood memories of hiding food and compulsive eating to the mental battle that can happen during a binge. We’re talking about the complicated relationship between diabetes, restriction, shame, perfectionism, and the feeling of constantly being “graded” by your blood sugar, food choices, and body.We also talk about:• the difference between binge eating and simply overeating• why binge eating is more complex than “just emotional eating”• dopamine, compulsive behavior, and why willpower alone isn’t the answer• the shame spiral after a binge• how restriction and punishment can make the cycle worse• learning curiosity and compassion instead of self-hatred• why people with diabetes deserve support, not blameThis episode is emotional, vulnerable, and deeply personal for me, but if you’ve ever struggled with binge eating, food guilt, or feeling alone in your relationship with food, I hope it helps you feel seen.***🫶🏻 Connect with Mary: On FacebookOn IGOn TikTokJoin The Sisterhood, Mary's wellness program for women hereFind diabetes support for women here--> Sugar Mama Strong Diabetes SupportFind diabetes support for men here--> Dudes with DiabetesFind my book and other merch --> https://sugarmamastrong.com/product-category/goods/this-wasnt-in-the-pamphlet/Medical disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.