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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2025 · 24 MIN

Why Nervous System Work Matters More Than Willpower

from Binge Eating Breakthrough · host Jane Pilger

What do you do when everything goes off the rails and your nervous system is on high alert?In this episode, I share what happened during a recent workshop when unexpected tech issues threw everything off track—and how I responded in a way that’s very different from how I would have during my binge eating years.Instead of relying on willpower or pushing through, I took a moment to pause, regulate, and move forward with intention. I walk you through the 5 specific steps I took in that moment - steps I now often guide my clients through when they’re feeling overwhelmed, out of control, or on the verge of turning to food for relief.Whether you're in the middle of your struggle with food or learning how to navigate stress differently, this episode offers a compassionate, practical example of what it means to work with your nervous system instead of against it.Ready for support in your own SOS moments?Swift Support Sessions are designed to give you quick, focused help when you need it most. You’ll walk away with clarity, practical tools, and a sense of what it’s like to work with meBook Your Swift Support SessionWant to watch this moment unfold in real time?Catch the replay of the workshop Stop Binge Eating Without Diets, Rules, or Willpower through April 30, 2025.Watch the ReplayWant to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today. 

What do you do when everything goes off the rails and your nervous system is on high alert? In this episode, I share what happened during a recent workshop when unexpected tech issues threw everything off track—and how I responded in a way that’s very different from how I would have during my binge eating years. Instead of relying on willpower or pushing through, I took a moment to pause, regulate, and move forward with intention. I walk you through the 5 specific steps I took in that moment ...

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