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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 22 MIN

Why Ignoring Hunger Backfires (and What to Do Instead)

from Binge Eating Breakthrough · host Jane Pilger

In this fifth episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore why fighting your body's hunger signals never works long-term. Think ignoring hunger will help you control your eating? This episode reveals why that approach always backfires and what to do instead.What You'll Discover:How your brain responds when you don't give it enough fuelThe common patterns that keep you stuck in restrict-binge cyclesWhy occasional hunger vs. chronic hunger dismissal are completely differentHow to work with your hunger instead of against itIf you've ever tried to push through hunger or convince yourself you shouldn't be hungry, this episode will show you why that approach keeps you trapped and what actually works instead.Want help re-establishing trust with yourself and your hunger? Schedule a Breakthrough Call today. Catch up on the series:Episode 1: What Is Your Relationship With Hunger?Episode 2: Your Relationship With Hunger Begins in Childhood (with Lisa Smith)Episode 3: What Is the Difference Between Physical and Emotional Hunger?Episode 4: I Don't Get Hunger Signals - What Should I Do?Ready for Back-to-School?Join me for the Binge Eating Breakthrough Book Experience. Find out more here.Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today. 

In this fifth episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore why fighting your body's hunger signals never works long-term. Think ignoring hunger will help you control your eating? This episode reveals why that approach always backfires and what to do instead. What You'll Discover: How your brain responds when you don't give it enough fuelThe common patterns that keep you stuck in restrict-binge cyclesWhy occasional hunger vs. chronic hunger dismissal are completely differentHow to wor...

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