Beyond Binge Eating

What happens when weight loss surgery changes your body, but your relationship with food remains the same?Shenelle Green is the founder of Bariatric Rewrite and a food addiction and bariatric recovery coach. After navigating alcohol and cocaine addiction, followed by gastric sleeve surgery, Shenelle began recognizing the deeper patterns connecting substance use, food addiction, and emotional avoidance.Here's what we explore:Why bariatric surgery doesn't automatically resolve food addictionThe connection between substance use, binge eating, and compulsive eating patternsHow certain foods can fuel persistent thoughts and cravingsWhy emotional avoidance can keep the binge eating cycle goingHow to build realistic routines without perfectionismPractical ways to manage difficult emotions without turning to foodWhy recovery requires consistent support and lifestyle changes-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica!https://www.MeatandMovement.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Beyond Binge EatingInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.comNewsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Keep in touch with Kristina:https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about Shenelle here:https://bariatricrewrite.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps00:00 Introduction: Why Knowing What to Eat Isn't Enough01:02 Shenelle Green's Story: Addiction and Bariatric Surgery03:03 How Bariatric Rewrite Began04:34 Treating Food Addiction as a Chronic Condition05:58 Why Bariatric Surgery Doesn't Fix Food Addiction07:37 Transfer Addiction and Finding New Coping Mechanisms09:52 Tracking Food and Building Accountability11:01 The Role of AA, Prayer, and Journaling in Recovery12:11 Food Choices, Artificial Sweeteners, and Cravings13:13 Learning to Feel Emotions and Build Sustainable Habits16:00 Food Choices, Nutrition, and Avoiding Perfectionism22:48 Food Addiction vs. Binge Eating: What's the Difference?25:19 Why Recovery Requires Lifestyle Changes37:50 Practical Ways to Manage Emotional Eating43:01 Is Food Addiction Recovery Possible Without a 12-Step Program?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

Sarah Dosanjh, known as The Binge Eating Therapist, is an accredited psychotherapist specializing in binge eating recovery. With both clinical experience and lived experience, she has spent seven years running therapy groups and helping people develop a healthier relationship with food. She is also the author of I Can't Stop Eating and co-host of Feelings and Other Inconveniences.Here's what we explore:Sarah's personal experience with binge eating and her journey into psychotherapy.Why trying to stop a binge in the moment may not address the underlying problem.How restriction and the scarcity response can trigger binge eating.The connection between shame, emotional regulation, and binge urges.Why self-forgiveness and self-compassion are important in recovery.Understanding different internal parts and learning to work with conflicting desires.How distracted eating and watching television can influence food consumption.Why weight loss goals can complicate binge eating recovery.The importance of regular eating and understanding persistent binge urges.Sarah's perspective on ultra-processed food addiction.Binge eating recovery involves understanding the patterns behind the behavior and developing a more supportive relationship with yourself. This conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on what that work can look like.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica!https://www.MeatandMovement.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Beyond Binge EatingInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.comNewsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Keep in touch with Kristina:https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Visit Sarah’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBingeEatingTherapistSarah's binge eating therapy groups: https://thebingeeatingtherapist.com/group-therapy/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps00:00 Introduction: Why Binge Eating Recovery Takes More Than Willpower01:20 Sarah Dosanjh's Personal Binge Eating Story03:42 The Role of Hormones and Health in Her Experience05:20 How Shame Became Part of the Binge Eating Cycle11:39 Why Stopping Binge Eating Isn't Just About Controlling Urges12:49 Food Restriction, Rebellion, and Understanding Your Internal Parts16:39 The Connection Between Screen Time and Binge Eating22:19 What to Do When You Keep Binge Eating Despite Your Best Intentions23:54 Understanding and Regulating Your Appetite27:35 Why Both Emotional and Physical Regulation Matter31:24 Learning to Accept Internal Conflict in Recovery34:00 Can You Work on Weight Loss While Recovering from Binge Eating?38:12 Understanding Persistent Binge Eating Urges40:55 Is Ultra-Processed Food Addiction a Real Disorder?43:20 How to Work with Sarah Dosanjh-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

Does practicing yoga mean you have to be vegetarian? And does eating meat conflict with the principle of ahimsa, or non-harming?In this episode, Kristina explores the historical relationship between yoga, vegetarianism, and animal foods. Drawing on Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions, she examines how different communities have interpreted ahimsa and why yoga has never had one universal dietary rule.Here's what we explore:What ahimsa means and why it is often connected to vegetarianism.What ancient Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions actually taught about eating meat.How the yogic concepts of sattva, rajas, and tamas relate to food.Why vegetarianism is not a universal requirement of yoga.How animal foods can provide protein and important nutrients.Why feeling nourished, strong, and adequately fed matters.How lower-carbohydrate and ketogenic approaches may support some people's relationship with food.What emerging research in metabolic psychiatry is exploring.Why non-harming should also include your own body and mind.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica!https://www.MeatandMovement.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Beyond Binge EatingInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.comNewsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Keep in touch with Kristina:https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps01:03 The History of Vegetarianism in Ancient India01:39 How Jainism and Buddhism Interpret Ahimsa02:37 Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas: The Yogic View of Food03:12 Does Yoga Actually Require Vegetarianism?04:01 What the Yoga Sutras Say About Ahimsa04:55 The Nutritional Benefits of Animal Foods05:38 Why Personal Nourishment Matters06:15 Animal Foods, Satiety, and Lower-Carb Eating07:07 Ketogenic Diets and Emerging Metabolic Psychiatry Research07:48 Ahimsa Should Include Your Own Body and Mind09:11 Introducing Meat and Movement in Costa Rica09:48 Final Thoughts and Closing

Kandi Keith is the creator behind Kandi Unwrapped, where she shares her experiences with low-carb eating, weight loss, and keto-friendly recipes. After reaching over 280 pounds, she lost more than 130 pounds while navigating binge eating, weight regain, and life with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).Here's what we explore:Kandi's experience with binge eating, secret eating, and food cravingsLosing weight, regaining it, and starting againWhy gastric sleeve surgery didn't automatically resolve her eating strugglesHer experiences with carnivore, keto, and other dietary approachesWhat Kandi learned from Dr. Sean O'Mara and his health protocolsHow she adapts exercise to living with spinal muscular atrophyWhy short bursts of movement can be meaningfulHer thoughts on gut health, fermented foods, and weight managementLetting go of rigid food rules and finding what works for you-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica!https://www.MeatandMovement.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Beyond Binge EatingInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.comNewsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Keep in touch with Kristina:https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Visit Kandi’s YouTube channel, Kandi Unwrapped, here:@ketovorekandi-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:25 From Low-Carb Eating to Kandi Unwrapped03:08 Gastric Sleeve Surgery and Major Weight Loss04:56 Returning to Low-Carb and Exploring Carnivore07:38 Retatrutide and Her Current Approach10:25 Binge Eating, Secret Eating, and Food Cravings12:59 Why Gastric Sleeve Surgery Didn't Solve Everything14:03 Living With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)15:35 Working With Dr. Sean O'Mara: Protocols and Takeaways16:22 Adapting Exercise to Her Abilities18:24 Saunas, Hormones, and Dietary Changes20:27 What Kandi Learned About Micro-Workouts22:06 Gut Health, Fermented Foods, and Weight Management23:24 Why She No Longer Believes in One Perfect Diet27:38 Biohacking, Peptides, and Experimentation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

What if reducing anxiety could begin with something as simple as getting morning sunlight, improving your sleep habits, or spending more time outdoors?In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Kelli Ritter, a former associate professor, holistic psychotherapist, nutritional therapist, and anxiety recovery educator with over 30 years of experience in mental health. She brings a unique perspective to anxiety recovery, combining her clinical background with an interest in metabolic health, circadian rhythms, and quantum biology.Here's what we explore:Why Dr. Ritter views anxiety as a signal from the bodyThe connection between mitochondrial health, energy, and anxietyHow morning sunlight and nighttime lighting affect circadian rhythmsSimple practices involving light, hydration, movement, and natureWhether ketogenic diets can help with anxiety and when they may be inappropriateHow anxiety and binge eating can overlapWhat havening is and how soothing touch may help manage distressPractical ways to support your body during travel and time-zone changesAnxiety recovery looks different for everyone, and sometimes the most useful place to begin is with small, manageable changes.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica!https://www.MeatandMovement.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Beyond Binge EatingInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.comNewsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Keep in touch with Kristina:https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Dr. Kelli Ritter:Website: https://anxiety-recovery.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:21 Dr. Ritter's Background in Mental Health02:39 Exploring the Biological Side of Anxiety06:18 What Is Quantum Health?09:40 The Connection Between Mitochondria and Anxiety13:46 Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety15:40 How Sunlight and Circadian Rhythms Affect Anxiety17:52 Grounding, Hydration, and Simple Daily Habits20:27 Managing Artificial Light at Night22:17 Can a Ketogenic Diet Help with Anxiety?24:43 Anxiety, Binge Eating, and Food Addiction28:21 Havening and Self-Soothing Techniques32:37 Travel, Jet Lag, and Circadian Health37:51 Dr. Ritter's Anxiety Recovery Coaching Program41:11 Finding Hope and Healing Through Light-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

Kerry Mann is a filmmaker, homesteader, and creator of Homestead How, a YouTube channel with more than 375,000 subscribers and 60 million views. After years of serious health struggles, he says adopting a carnivore diet changed his life—and his relationship with food.Here's what we explore:Kerry's struggles with chronic illness, a TIA, congestive heart failure, and nearly 15 medicationsThe first changes he noticed after starting carnivore, from sleep to digestion and inflammationHow years of keto, binge eating, guilt, and fasting shaped his relationship with foodWhy he says his cravings and food noise eventually became much quieterHow he reports that his heart function improved and his medications were reduced with his doctors' helpThe personal stories, 60 interviews, and nine medical experts behind Healing HumanityWhy Kerry wants to create more documentary content about food addiction and eating disorder recoveryKerry's experience is personal, and his results do not establish carnivore as right for everyone. This conversation explores his story, the questions it raises, and the people he hopes to reach through his documentary.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica!https://www.MeatandMovement.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Beyond Binge EatingInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.comNewsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Keep in touch with Kristina:https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Visit Kerry’s YouTube Channel, HomeSteadHow, here: https://www.youtube.com/c/homesteadhowVisit Healing Humanity and watch the documentary here:https://healinghumanity.movie/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:06 – 100 Pounds Overweight, IBS, Depression, and Heart Failure02:38 – Discovering Carnivore After Years of Health Struggles05:44 – Starting a 30-Day Carnivore Experiment06:30 – The First Changes: Sleep, Digestion, Pain, and Inflammation08:42 – Why He Continued Beyond 30 Days09:49 – Blood Work, Nearly 15 Medications, and Reported Health Improvements11:23 – Years of Binge Eating, Strict Keto, and Fasting12:59 – How Carnivore Changed His Relationship With Food14:35 – Food Noise, Cravings, and Feeling Free Around Food17:00 – Gut Health, Acid Reflux, and Barrett's Esophagus23:00 – Other Changes Beyond Diet and Food34:46 – Gratitude, Mindset, and Building New Habits38:43 – Creating Healing Humanity: 60 Interviews and Nine Experts44:02 – Future Plans: A Series on Food Addiction and Eating Disorders-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

Josie Lieder is an author, content creator, and advocate for the carnivore lifestyle. After 14 years of veganism, a history of anorexia and calorie restriction, and years of digestive problems, Josie began reintroducing animal products and eventually transitioned to a carnivore diet. She now shares her experience through her content and her book, Coming Around to Carnivore: From Skeptic to Thriving.Here's what we explore:Josie's history with anorexia, calorie counting, and food obsessionWhy she left veganism after 14 years and began reintroducing animal foodsHow she describes moving from constant food thoughts to greater food freedomHer experience with hunger, cravings, fat, and proteinLearning to experiment and discover what works for your own bodyThe lifestyle changes that shaped her approach to healthWhat inspired her to write Coming Around to Carnivore-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica!https://www.MeatandMovement.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Beyond Binge EatingInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.comNewsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Keep in touch with Kristina:https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Josie in her social channels:@The Ex-Plant EaterClick HERE to get Josie’s Book, Coming Around to Carnivore: From Skeptic to Thriving-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps00:00 Josie's Story: From Veganism to Carnivore01:24 Meet Josie Lieder02:41 Developing Ulcerative Colitis While Vegan03:43 Why She Finally Reintroduced Animal Products05:58 Anorexia, Calorie Counting, and Food Obsession10:59 How Her Relationship With Food Changed12:26 Reintroducing Meat After 14 Years Vegan16:14 What Gave Her Confidence to Try Carnivore18:20 Transitioning to Carnivore19:12 The Other Lifestyle Changes That Made a Difference20:51 Why Josie Wrote Coming Around to Carnivore25:26 The Most Controversial Section of Her Book27:22 What She Eats in a Typical Day32:16 Food Noise: What Helped Josie35:46 Learning What Works for Your Own Body36:39 The Changes Josie Says She Experienced40:23 Where to Find Josie and Her Book-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

Kelsey Buchalter is a Nutrition Network Practitioner, Metabolic Health Coach, Sankofa Peer Recovery Coach, TEDx speaker, and host of The Human Theater Podcast. After experiencing severe anorexia, bulimia, anxiety, and digestive issues, she became an advocate for exploring metabolic health and lifestyle interventions in eating disorder recovery.Kelsey shares how changing her nutrition helped her feel as though her brain was “turning back on,” while musical theater, creativity, and meaningful work helped her reconnect with herself. We discuss why recovery extends beyond food to include nervous system regulation, identity, rest, relationships, and purpose.Here's what we explore:Why Kelsey considers the carnivore diet a turning point in her recoveryThe connection between metabolic and mental healthHow stress affects nourishment and the body’s ability to healWhen health optimization begins to resemble restrictionUsing creativity and purpose to reconnect with yourselfWhy asking for help is an act of courageThe “blue dog and red dog” metaphor for feeding your authentic selfRecovery is deeply individual. Kelsey’s story offers a powerful reminder to keep nurturing the parts of yourself connected to passion, purpose, community, and life.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica!https://www.MeatandMovement.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Beyond Binge EatingInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.comNewsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Keep in touch with Kristina:https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Kelsey on Instagram: @kelseybuchalter Visit Kelsey’s Podcast here:The Human Theatre Podcast (Spotify)The Human Theatre Podcast (Apple)Watch Kelsey’s TEDx Presentation and Makhulu Docu-interview-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:11 Kelsey’s eating disorder recovery story02:10 The nutrition experiment that changed her direction03:06 How her mental clarity began to shift04:32 Why recovery is multifactorial06:17 Meeting the health coach who introduced carnivore08:27 IBS, gluten, and conventional treatment11:25 The biological and emotional sides of recovery13:14 Finding her voice through musical theater15:16 Why passion and purpose matter18:50 The nervous system’s role in recovery19:30 When health optimization becomes orthorexia22:34 Why a stressed body cannot heal25:16 What would your symptoms say?28:24 Practical ways to slow down30:38 Music, singing, and nervous system regulation30:59 The panic attack before Kelsey’s TEDx talk33:53 Creating space away from screens36:05 Moving beyond black-and-white thinking37:32 Can the carnivore diet become disordered?39:06 The body as hardware and psychology as software40:46 Supporting clients without dietary dogma44:24 Lifestyle, metabolism, and chronic illness46:27 Creativity as a mental health check-in49:07 Psychodrama and embodied healing53:44 Kelsey’s advice for anyone struggling54:45 The blue dog and red dog metaphor55:28 Where to connect with Kelsey-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

Dani Conway is a functional medicine practitioner and founder of Nutrition the Natural Way, where she helps women navigate nutrition, hormones, and sustainable fat loss.After years of restrictive dieting, excessive cardio, food cravings, and hormone and gut issues, Dani began questioning conventional weight-loss advice. In this conversation, she shares what she learned about finding a sustainable nutrition approach, supporting midlife health, and building strength without getting caught up in diet rules.Here's what we explore:Why restrictive, low-fat dieting didn't work for DaniKeto, carnivore, and why one nutrition approach doesn't fit everyoneProtein, dietary fat, and finding a sustainable way to eatFasting, meal timing, and why getting your nutrition right comes firstGut health, digestion, and their relationship to overall well-beingHormone health and navigating perimenopause and midlifeStrength training, progressive overload, and building muscle as we ageWhy sleep, nutrition, and consistent habits matter before adding biohacksDani's central message: build a solid foundation before chasing the next optimization tool. The most useful approach is one that considers your individual needs, goals, and response.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica!https://www.MeatandMovement.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Beyond Binge EatingInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.comNewsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Keep in touch with Kristina:https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Dani:Instagram: @daniconwayofficialNutrition the Natural Way:nutritionthenaturalway.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps00:00 Introduction: Finding a Sustainable Approach to Nutrition01:28 Dani's Story: Restrictive Dieting, Cravings, and Hormone Issues03:45 Why Functional Nutrition Became Her Foundation04:50 Supporting Health and Vitality After 4007:18 Moving Beyond Conventional Diet Advice08:32 Low-Fat Dieting, Food Cravings, and Dietary Fat09:01 Why One Nutrition Approach Doesn't Fit Everyone11:57 Food Preferences, Sustainability, and Diet Dogma13:01 Reintroducing Foods and Improving Food Tolerance14:01 Consistency, Experimentation, and Metabolic Resets16:07 Fasting: Fueling Before Extending Your Eating Window18:07 Meal Timing, Family Life, and Individual Needs22:15 How to Know When Your Nutrition Foundation Is Working23:09 Why Tracking Data Doesn't Guarantee Results25:34 Gut Health, Detoxification, and Hormone Balance30:28 Dani's Favorite At-Home Wellness Practices33:35 Saunas, Rebounders, and Other Optimization Tools35:11 How Digestion Relates to Nutrient Absorption38:28 Can You Have Good Gut Health Without Fiber?41:44 Fermented Foods and Food Tolerance42:25 Strength Training and Progressive Overload44:02 Building Muscle While Managing Training Volume46:36 Exercise Form, Reps, and Time Under Tension49:10 Dani's Favorite Exercises49:42 Dani's Biggest Tip for Better Health50:48 Where to Find Dani Conway-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.

In this episode of Beyond Binge Eating, I sit down with Michele Andrews, a certified nutritionist, personal trainer, former therapist, and retired professional ballet dancer, to talk about healing our relationship with food, exercise, and our bodies.Michele shares her personal journey from extreme calorie restriction, compulsive exercise, and body shame to the moment she began to see food and her body differently.Here's what we explore:Why “I want to lose weight” may not get to the real reason behind your goalsHow calorie counting, restriction, and exercise can become forms of punishmentThe connection between food, control, and emotional patterns Why Michele doesn’t use blanket meal plans with her clientsLearning to trust your body instead of letting the scale define successWhat healing can look like beyond simply changing how you eat-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Come to the Meat & Movement Retreat in Costa Rica!https://www.MeatandMovement.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Beyond Binge EatingInstagram: / https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBingeEating/ Website: https://www.BeyondBingeEating.comNewsletter: https://beyondbingeeating.com/Newsletter/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grab your FREE Eat-With-Awareness Bundle to slow down, stay present, and reclaim peace with food: https://beyondbingeeating.com/opt-in/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Keep in touch with Kristina:https://www.DrKristinaDobyns.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Michele through her social media channels:@coachmicheleandrews-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:05 Michele’s journey from ballet dancer to nutrition and wellness coach09:18 Why “I want to lose weight” isn’t always the real goal11:12 Why no two women need the same approach to health14:32 Michele’s experience with extreme calorie restriction and menopause16:57 How Michele discovered the carnivore/ketogenic lifestyle26:27 How ballet shaped Michele’s relationship with food and her body30:30 Body dysmorphia, punishment exercise, and calorie restriction31:38 Why Michele gave up the scale for nine years34:58 The pregnancy moment that changed how Michele saw her body36:55 Learning to trust yourself beyond the science and the scale37:39 Food freedom, healing, and reducing “food noise”40:04 How Michele helps women break old patterns around food46:27 Where to find Michele Andrews-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.