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Episode Synopsis
You ever find yourself eating stale chips, freezer-burned ice cream, or the kid’s hairy granola bars and think:“This isn’t even good… so WHY am I still eating it?”Yep. Welcome to the club — where your taste buds are unimpressed but your brain is apparently hosting a food rave anyway.In today’s episode of Nourished & Free®: The Podcast, we’re unpacking one of the most confusing parts of binge eating: 👉 Why you sometimes binge on foods you don’t even like.Inside this episode:Why restriction turns your brain into a chaotic food hoarderHow emotional eating isn’t the enemy (but maybe your rules are)What’s really going on when you eat like it’s your last meal on Earth… and it’s not even a good oneHow to start choosing food that’s satisfying on purpose (novel concept, I know)So if you’ve ever rage-snacked your way through the pantry and thought, “Cool, now I feel gross and unsatisfied,” this episode was made for you.🧠 It’s part psychology, part nutrition — and completely judgment-free.🎧 Grab your headphones and hit play. Your brain (and your taste buds) deserve better.TOPICS COVERED 👇00:00 Welcome Back and Introduction to Food Psychology01:36 Understanding Binge Eating: The Brain's Problem-Solving04:14 The Last Supper Mentality and Anticipation of Scarcity06:18 Emotional Eating: Coping Mechanisms Behind Bingeing08:38 Ignoring Personal Preferences: The Impact of Diet Culture10:42 Habitual Behavior: The Autopilot of Binge Eating13:59 Building a Healthier Relationship with FoodRESOURCES MENTIONED:🫴🏼 Take my free mini-course, "The Binge Free Blueprint"Share your thoughts anonymouslySupport the showLEARN MORE🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free®📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly!)📖 Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) 💌 Help me make more episodes!💰 Support the Show
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