What's Eating You Podcast with Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou

Why is recovery from binge eating, bulimia, and ARFID so uncomfortable?Get control of your binge eating, download our free binge tracker tool here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph In this episode, we will explore the concept of distress tolerance, the ability to experience difficult emotions, urges, and physical sensations without using eating disorder behaviors to escape them. You'll learn why avoidance keeps eating disorders alive, how urges naturally rise and fall like waves, and practical strategies to help you tolerate discomfort without bingeing, purging, restricting, or avoiding food.If you've ever felt trapped in the cycle of running from discomfort, this episode will show you why learning to stay with it may be the most powerful step toward food freedom.@04:20.84 What really does happen in your brain when you give in to discomfort?@17:52.21 The WAVE Framework for Sitting With Discomfort@27:42.76 Binge Eating Disorder, A Specific ExampleDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.I am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food here: https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph/mindfoodsteph_funnel_52681  Social media:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfoodsteph Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindfoodsteph/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindfoodsteph/

Can feeling guilty about what you eat actually impact your physical body? In this episode, we explore the neuroscience behind food guilt and how it directly affects your nervous system.While some forms of guilt are helpful and adaptive, food guilt is almost always maladaptive. We discuss how the shame associated with eating triggers your body's fight-or-flight response, elevates stress hormones, and ultimately drives the restrict-binge cycle. Discover the psychological mechanisms behind food guilt and learn three evidence-based strategies to calm your nervous system and neutralize the way you think about food.@07:58.93 The difference between helpful (adaptive) and unhelpful (maladaptive) guilt@10:38.97 How food guilt activates the amygdala and dysregulates your nervous system@15:25.02 The behavioral and physiological pathways linking stress to eating choices@17:23.70 Why assigning moral value to food keeps you stuck@18:19.80 3 strategies to overcome food guilt and practice mindful self-compassionI am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.Need support?If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food.Book a retreat call HEREVisit the retreat website HERE FREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool] To access more of my courses use this:https://stan.store/mindfoodstephDo you have any questions? Ask Steph here. Social media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines  Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health.

Do you find yourself feeling out of control around food in the days leading up to your period? You aren't alone, and it isn't a lack of willpower. In this episode of the What's Eating You Podcast, we break down the biological and psychological science behind why your body actually needs more energy during your luteal phase.We explore what happens when you restrict your intake during this time, how drops in dopamine and serotonin drive sugar cravings, and why this hormonal shift can be particularly challenging for women with ADHD. Finally, you'll learn three practical strategies to navigate your cycle with self-compassion and avoid the familiar guilt spiral.@01:57.19 The science of your metabolism and energy needs during your menstrual cycle@03:39.82 Why restricting food leads to intense cravings and binge eating@08:50.78 The role of hormones (progesterone and estrogen) and dopamine@11:25.92 How ADHD intersects with hormonal drops to impact eating behaviors@14:18.43 3 strategies to navigate period hunger without reacting to discomfortI am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.Need support?If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food.Book a retreat call HEREVisit the retreat website HERE FREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool] To access more of my courses use this:https://stan.store/mindfoodstephDo you have any questions? Ask Steph here. Social media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines  Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health.

Today we're joined by clinical psychologist Stephanie Georgiou who specialises in ADHD assessments, which leads Skye to getting very raw about her own diagnosis.She unpacks the immense help her mum gave her when she was growing up and how she fears she can't give her own boys that same support. Plus we chat about what ADHD actually is, how it can be diagnosed, how it impacts diet and what the heck masking is. LINKSFollow @skye.wheatley on InstagramFollow @cal.davee on InstagramFollow @mindfoodsteph on Instagram or here: stan.store/mindfoodstephFollow @skyeandcallumpodcast on InstagramFollow @novapodcastsofficial on InstagramEmail us HERE - skyeandcallum@novapodcasts.com.au CREDITSHosts: Skye Wheatley and Callum HoleGuest: Stephanie Georgiou Executive Producer: Rachael HartManaging Producer: Ricardo BardonDigital & Content Producer: Brittany BirtNova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produce our podcasts, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perfectionism is a trait that our society often praises, but when it comes to your relationship with food, it might be the very thing keeping you stuck. In this episode, we dive into the research connecting clinical perfectionism with binge eating and purging behaviors.We discuss how all-or-nothing thinking and rigid food rules create an illusion of control that inevitably leads to distress. More importantly, we explore how perfectionism actively blocks recovery by turning healing into just another strict diet you can "fail" at. Learn how embracing imperfection is the key to progress, along with three actionable tips to challenge the "perfect" standard. @01:59.17 The research linking perfectionistic concerns to disordered eating@05:50.24 Common signs of perfectionism in your daily eating habits (like all-or-nothing thinking)@07:50.44 Why treating recovery like a diet prevents true healing@12:09.13  3 tips to overcome perfectionism and build a flexible relationship with foodI am Steph, a Clinical Psychologist who helps women enjoy food without binge eating or guilt.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.Need support?If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food.Book a retreat call HEREVisit the retreat website HERE FREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool] To access more of my courses use this:https://stan.store/mindfoodstephDo you have any questions? Ask Steph here. Social media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines  Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health.

 Food noise, something that so many women struggle with. So if you are someone who spends way too much time thinking about what you are eating, feeling guilty about what you're eating, wondering if you should have lunch, wondering if you should have toast telling yourself you shouldn't be eating that. Feeling out of control around food. This food noise filter is gonna help you identify exactly why you have food noise, because we cannot change. What we don't acknowledge. And secondly, it's going to give you the solution for the type of food noise you are experiencing. @01:32.61  Five reasons for food noise@ 05:44.21 Filter food noise framework. @08:22.16  Five reasons you might be experiencing food, noise, and what you can do about it. @ 13:31.76 Episodes of binge eating@ 15:16.80 How do you make Food Noise better? Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.Need support?If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food.Book a retreat call HEREVisit the retreat website HERE FREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool] To access more of my courses use this:https://stan.store/mindfoodstephDo you have any questions? Ask Steph here. Social media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines  Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health.