Why You Binge and How to Stop with Jane Pilger

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. The most common type of eating disorder in the United States, binge eating disorder (BED) often triggers intense feelings of shame and thrives on secrecy. Jane Pilger understands firsthand the emotional and physical turmoil caused by BED—her first binge left her feeling broken and ashamed, marking the beginning of a cycle of overeating and restriction that lasted for over 25 years.In this episode, Jane shares her personal journey of overcoming BED, showing that no matter how long you’ve struggled, you can learn the strategies, tools, and mindset you need to create peace and freedom with food. Drawing from her own recovery and extensive coaching experience, Jane digs into the 8 reasons why people binge eat, practical techniques to manage urges, and key strategies to promote the self-awareness and compassion that will help you heal your relationship with food. ReferencesWhy Do I Binge QuizWhat to Do After a BingeOvercome Binge Eating with Powerful Questions:The Binge Breakthrough PodcastWhat is the difference between binge eating and overeating?The Power of the PauseAudio Stamps02:34 - Jane shares her background and the reason she got into coaching around binge eating.06:30 - Dr. Rentea asks Jane to explain the difference between binge eating and overeating.11:40 - Jane talks through the eight primary reasons why people binge.22:15 - We learn why Jane’s approach does not focus on eradicating binge eating altogether, but on separating the behavior from your self-worth.31:38 - We find out about Jane’s "pause with permission" technique as a way to interrupt urges and calm the nervous system during moments of potential binge eating.36:47 - Jane discusses how visualization can improve responses after binge-eating episodes39:00 - We learn how binge eating often stems from various forms of disconnection and the key to overcoming this.Quotes“I have come to discover just how common binge eating is, but because there's so much shame, nobody is talking about it.” - Jane Pilger“We can separate the behavior from you as a person. This isn't about you as a person. You are not a failure. You are not broken.” - Jane Pilger“As soon as we get out of shame and judgment, we can open up to awareness, to curiosity and compassion.” - Jane Pilger“That unbearable feeling will pass. We often have this sense that, ‘No, it doesn't go away unless I eat.’ It's like we have this thought error that food is the only thing that makes it go away. And actually, it will pass on its own.” - Jane Pilger“If I could boil all of binge eating down to one word, it's disconnection. When we binge, we are disconnecting for some reason, in some way, which means that the answer, the solution, is connection.” - Jane Pilger“If we can cultivate the skill of connecting with ourselves, with our bodies, with our emotions, with our nervous systems, with other people, with our internal compassionate voice…if we can cultivate all of that, we have no reason and no need to binge.” - Jane PilgerAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you.Support the show