Taming the Beast: Binge and Emotional Eating with Rachel & David Godfrey
Struggles with food are not very much to do with food. The rest of it is the deeper stuff, but food is still important.
Ever feel like you're fighting a losing battle with food? Rachel and David Godfrey are here to help. In this episode of The Chase Life Podcast, they tackle binge and emotional eating head-on, answering some of the most pressing questions that many of us grapple with. They break down why it feels like another part of you takes over when you're about to binge, and why logical thinking doesn't always work in those moments.
It's all about understanding your 'survival brain' and learning to communicate with it in a way that makes sense. Rachel and David dive into three real-life questions from listeners. First up, what do you do when you know a binge is coming but feel powerless to stop it? They offer practical tips for those moments when your survival brain seems to hijack your good intentions.
Next, they address the common scenario of being fine all day but turning into a 'cookie monster' once the kids are in bed. Their insights will help you understand why this happens and how to break the cycle. Finally, they explore the emotional complexities behind weight gain after a significant life change, like leaving a relationship. One listener shares her fear of looking good because she worries about being judged as the 'fit and healthy person who left'.
Rachel and David reassure her—and all of us—that these feelings are more common than we think and offer strategies to overcome them. This episode isn't just about tips and tricks; it's about digging deep into the emotional triggers and underlying issues that drive binge and emotional eating. Rachel and David emphasize the importance of self-acceptance and personal transformation as key components in overcoming these struggles.
So, if you're ready to tame the beast that is binge eating, this episode is a must-listen.