Binge Eating Urges: Why They Happen & How to Manage Them Without Shame

2025-06-20

Why do binge eating urges feel so overwhelming—and what do they actually mean? In this solo episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, I explore the real reasons behind binge eating urges and offers compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming strategies to manage them without shame. You’ll learn why binge urges aren’t about a lack of willpower or self-control. Instead, they’re often the result of unmet needs—like food deprivation, emotional disconnection, sensory overwhelm, or nervous system dysregulation. Dr. Marianne explains how these urges show up in neurodivergent bodies and offers practical tools to respond with care, not...

Why do binge eating urges feel so overwhelming—and what do they actually mean? In this solo episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, I explore the real reasons behind binge eating urges and offers compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming strategies to manage them without shame.

You’ll learn why binge urges aren’t about a lack of willpower or self-control. Instead, they’re often the result of unmet needs—like food deprivation, emotional disconnection, sensory overwhelm, or nervous system dysregulation. Dr. Marianne explains how these urges show up in neurodivergent bodies and offers practical tools to respond with care, not punishment.

Whether you’re navigating binge eating disorder, struggling with food shame, or simply want support that understands your brain and body, this episode offers a validating and supportive framework for recovery.

🔗 Learn more or join the Binge Eating Recovery Membership at: https://www.drmariannemiller.com/binge-eating-101-class-1

CHECK OUT MORE EPISODES ON BINGE EATING

Food Neutrality & Binge Eating Recovery: Apple & Spotify
Reasons Behind Binge Eating & What To Do After a Binge: Apple & Spotify
How to Recover From Binge Eating Without Focusing on Weight Loss: Apple & Spotify.
Understanding Binge Eating: Causes, Solutions, & Coping Strategies: Apple & Spotify
How to Manage Triggers & Cravings During Recovery From Binge Eating & Bulimia: Apple & Spotify

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