In this deeply personal episode, Alex opens up about her journey with binge eating and the hidden psychological layers that often go unnoticed. She explores why binge eating wasn't about food at all, but a reflection of identity, emotional regulation, trauma responses, and unmet needs.
Alex breaks down the real reasons people get stuck in the binge cycle including nervous system overwhelm, restriction, perfectionism, and the identities we unconsciously attach ourselves to. She also speaks candidly about how her own binge eating became a protective mechanism during a painful chapter of her life, and how healing required releasing the identity she formed during that time.
Listeners will learn evidence-based tools for emotional regulation, how to understand their triggers, and how to build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food. This episode is for anyone who feels ashamed, confused, or stuck, and needs a reminder that they are not broken, and change is possible.
The emotional and psychological roots of binge eating
How trauma and survival responses can shape eating behaviors
Identity and how it influences habits, self-worth, and food patterns
Why binge eating is often a coping mechanism, not a lack of discipline
The role of restriction, shame, and nervous system dysregulation
How to begin rewiring your identity around food
Emotional regulation tools that reduce the urgency to binge
Neutralizing food and breaking “good vs bad” food labels
Why compassion and support are essential for healing
What it means to outgrow an identity that once kept you safe