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When a warning light appears on your car's dashboard, you know something needs attention under the hood. Binge eating works exactly the same way. It's not a sign you're broken or lack willpower, it's your body saying, "Hey, something deeper needs your attention."

The trouble is, most people try to "fix" binge eating by focusing on the food itself. They restrict harder, set more rules, and grit their teeth through cravings. But that approach is like slapping duct tape over your dashboard light and pretending the problem’s solved.

In this episode, binge eating coach Jane Pilger returns to help you get under the hood and understand what's really driving your binges. She explains the top reasons binging occurs, how to recognize when your nervous system is dysregulated, signs you're not eating enough, and the safety paradox that keeps you stuck in fear around certain foods. Jane also shares practical tools to regulate your energy, reconnect with your body, and build lasting peace with food.

References

Sign up for Jane’s workshop: The Tell-Tale Signs a Binge is Coming (and How to Break the Cycle)

Binge Breakthrough Mini Series

The Binge Eating Breakthrough Podcast

Jane’s Book: The Binge Eating Breakthrough

Ep. 75: Why You Binge and How to Stop with Jane Pilger

Audio Stamps

01:00 - Jane introduces her "under the hood" approach to understanding binge eating and why it's a signal rather than something to shame.

04:17 - The inspiration behind writing The Binge Eating Breakthrough book and companion workbook, and why practical implementation matters.

06:20 - The top reasons binging occurs: shame and judgment as the #1 barrier, restriction, nervous system dysregulation, and internal dialogue.

12:30 - How to recognize if your nervous system is dysregulated through energy levels in your body and emotional signals.

16:56 - Jane shares three powerful questions to help you tune into your body and understand what you actually need in the moment.

19:13 - Practical tools for regulating your nervous system and releasing energy in healthy ways.

35:10 - Jane shares three powerful questions to help you tune into your body and understand what you actually need in the moment.

All 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

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