When does “I just love food” quietly turn into binge eating disorder and a full‑blown mental health struggle? In this episode, binge eating recovery coach and author Ronni Robinson breaks down the real difference between normal eating, emotional eating, and binge eating disorder.​​Ronni shares how she spent 30 years secretly binge eating, obsessing about food 24/7, and planning solo binges in shame before finally recovering and staying binge‑free for 18 years. You’ll hear why binge eating is not about “no willpower,” how diet culture sets you up to fail, and why trauma and childhood micro‑wounds show up later as compulsive eating.​​In this conversation, we dive into:- The exact signs you’re crossing from “normal” or emotional eating into binge eating disorder- Why binge eating is a mental health issue, not a lack of discipline or motivation- How diet culture, “good/bad” foods, and chasing the “perfect body” trigger years of binging- The role of childhood trauma, micro‑traumas, and feeling “unworthy” in compulsive overeating- How social media amplifies body shame, diet pressure, and constant food exposure- The difference between enjoying food, occasional comfort eating, and a true binge cycle- Why GLP‑1s and quick fixes are a band‑aid, not a cure, if you never address the root cause- Practical first steps if you suspect you’re struggling with binge eating, compulsive overeating, or emotional eatingAbout Ronni RobinsonRonni Robinson is an author, mom, Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, three‑time Ironman, recovered binge eater, introvert, and proud “foster‑fail” cat mom. She created “Recover with Ronni” to help women recover from binge eating, compulsive overeating, and emotional eating without diets or food elimination, so they can reclaim their lives and stop being obsessed with food 24/7.​Her memoir, “Out of the Pantry: A Disordered Eating Journey,” is an honest look at decades of secret binge eating, shame, and the recovery work it took to finally heal her relationship with food. Her passion is helping others break the binge-guilt-restrict cycle and build a calm, sustainable relationship with eating.​Connect with Ronni:- Website: ronnrobinson.com​- Instagram: @ronnirobwrites / @imrecovered- Book: “Out of the Pantry: A Disordered Eating Journey” (available online and in audio)​If this episode helped you see your eating patterns differently, hit like, drop your questions or experiences in the comments, and share this with someone who might be quietly struggling with binge eating. And if you’re still watching and haven’t subscribed to Yollab Central yet, that’s on you, fix it now.​The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The host is not responsible for any statements made by the guest.