Have you ever noticed that your comfort foods and your fear foods are often the same?

In this episode, we explore the Safety Paradox - the confusing experience of seeking safety in food while simultaneously feeling unsafe with that very same food. Through nervous system science and practical strategies, you'll understand why this happens and how to work with it rather than against it.

What You'll Discover:

• Why your nervous system turns to food for safety and comfort

• How past food experiences create conflicting responses in your body

• Practical nervous system regulation techniques you can use anywhere

• The two-part approach to resolving the Safety Paradox

If you've ever felt torn between craving and fearing the same foods, this episode will help you understand that your responses make complete sense - and show you a path forward.

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

What to Do After a Binge (Without Spiraling Into Shame)

Learn the exact framework that transforms your most difficult moments with food into opportunities for growth. In this episode, we dive deep into the CALM Process - a step-by-step approach to responding to binges and out-of-control eating with curiosity instead of judgment. Stop the shame spiral and start creating real change.

What You'll Discover:

• The CALM Process: a 4-step framework for post-binge recovery

• Why shame and judgment prevent lasting change

• A real-world example of the process in action

• What to do when you're too deep in shame to access the framework

If you've ever had a binge and immediately spiraled into self-attack and promises to "do better tomorrow," this episode will give you a completely different way to respond - one that actually creates change instead of keeping you stuck.

Get the complete guide: Download the free 5-step plan for what to do after a binge at janepilger.com/after

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

Now that you understand binges are signals and you know the 8 primary reasons why they happen, it's time to get practical. In this episode, you'll learn how to become the scientist of your own experience and decode what YOUR specific signals mean. No more guessing - you'll have a clear toolkit for understanding your patterns.

What You'll Discover:

• The Scientist's Toolkit for observing your own patterns

• How to use The 3 Powerful Questions to gather data about your signals

• Common patterns to look for and what they might mean

• How to connect your personal patterns to the 8 reasons framework

If you're ready to stop feeling confused about your relationship with food and start understanding exactly what your body is trying to tell you, this episode will give you the tools to become your own expert.

Catch up on previous episodes:

• Signals, Not Setbacks: What Binges Really Mean
• The 8 Reasons Why People Binge (and the Real Solutions)

Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.