{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/646e861fe6e1780011413af9/69589756c4b2cc952ce07d63?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Breaking the Binge Cycle Through Permission, Not Control | Ep 323","description":"<p>After years of binge eating, emotional eating, and extreme dieting, Michelle tried something radical: <strong>she stopped restricting</strong>.</p><p>In this episode, Michelle reflects on her 12-week journey of food freedom and how letting go of food rules, rather than doubling down on discipline, finally stopped the binge urges.</p><p>We talk about why restriction fuels binge eating, how “food addiction” beliefs can keep people stuck, and why healing your relationship with food often needs psychological safety, not another plan.</p><p>This conversation also explores hormones, self-blame, GLP-1 medications, and how to pursue health (protein, fiber, strength) <em>without triggering old patterns</em>.</p><p><strong>Book a retreat call</strong><a href=\"https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph/mindfoodsteph_funnel_312254\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> HERE</strong></a></p><p><strong>Visit the retreat website</strong><a href=\"https://www.mindfoodsteph.com/retreats\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>HERE</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>FREE Resources:</strong></p><p><strong>Download my</strong><a href=\"https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> [FREE binge eating tracker tool]</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>To access more of my courses use this:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph</a></p><p><br></p><p>Do you have any questions? <strong>Ask Steph</strong><a href=\"https://forms.gle/uMBhmtLW16ancWEc8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> here.</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Social media:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfoodsteph\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mindfoodsteph\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/mindfoodsteph\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Help lines</a>&nbsp;</p><p><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>Review the</em><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/whats-eating-you-podcast-with-psychologist-stephanie/id1662238400\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em> podcast on Apple</em></a></p><p><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Stephanie Georgiou (Mind Food Steph)"}