Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
59: Never Binge Again with Glenn Livingston
59: Never Binge Again with Glenn Livingston
59: Never Binge Again with Glenn Livingston
Friday 22nd February 2019
Join Duane Osterlind as he talks with Glenn Livingston about overcoming binge eating and reclaiming control over your life.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free from Binge Eating: Glenn Livingston's Journey
Maybe this isn't something where nurturing my inner wounded child is going to do it. The Reptilian brain is being targeted by these billions of dollars in the industry, and I'm going to have to dominate that Reptilian brain, which I'm perfectly capable of doing.
Imagine being trapped in a cycle of binge eating that began in childhood and spiraled into serious health issues. That's the story of Glenn Livingston, a psychologist and former binge eater, who shares his unconventional path to recovery on this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast. Hosted by Duane Osterlind, this episode dives into Glenn's personal battle with food and the breakthrough moments that led him to develop unique strategies for overcoming binge eating.
Glenn's struggle with food started early in life and continued to escalate through his teenage years. It wasn't until he faced severe health warnings from his doctors that he realized a change was necessary. With a family background full of psychologists, Glenn initially sought traditional psychological routes but found little success. It was only after a couple of key realizations that he began to carve out his own path to recovery.
One of Glenn's major insights was understanding how different emotional states drive people to binge on specific types of food. He conducted a study with 40,000 participants, uncovering patterns like lonely or heartbroken individuals gravitating towards chocolate, while those stressed at work reached for salty and crunchy snacks. This research helped him see that emotions were not the root cause but rather the justification for binge eating.
In this episode, Glenn also discusses the food industry's role in exacerbating binge eating by targeting the Reptilian brain, which controls our survival instincts. By creating hyper-palatable foods that hit our bliss point without providing necessary nutrition, the industry keeps us coming back for more. To combat this, Glenn developed strict food rules and a powerful self-talk strategy to regain control over his eating habits.
Glenn's journey is both inspiring and educational, offering valuable insights into how anyone can break free from the grip of binge eating. Tune in to learn more about his approach and discover practical tools to help you or someone you know take control of their life.