Binge Eating Breakthrough

The Greatest Gift You Can Give Yourself This Holiday

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Christmas Eve, and maybe you're already thinking about January 1st. Already making plans to finally fix yourself—to eat better, exerc...

The Part of You That Says "Screw It" (And What It Really Needs)

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know that moment when something inside you says "screw it—I deserve this, life's too short for all these rules"? It might happen ...

The Deeper Permission You Need to Give Yourself

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You're longing for permission. Permission to eat the cookie, enjoy the party, or finally stop trying so hard. Maybe you're someone who pushe...

The One Question That Stops a Binge Spiral in Its Tracks

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever felt trapped in a spiral, unable to stop binge eating once you've started, this episode offers a powerful way forward. I&apo...

Your Body Doesn't Know It's a Holiday

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the strategies you've been using to "prepare" for holiday meals are actually setting you up for the exact struggle you're ...

Food, Family, and Finding Peace During the Holidays

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are coming, and if you struggle with food, you might already feel the anxiety building. In this episode, we explore why holiday gatherin...

How Black-and-White Thinking Perpetuates Binge Eating

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Black-and-white thinking might be the single most powerful pattern keeping you stuck in cycles of binging and restriction. If you've ever though...

How to Work With the Part of You That Wants to Binge (Part 2)

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this second part of our series on parts work, we get practical. You understand now that you have parts - but how do you actually work with them? Th...

Understanding the Part of You That Wants to Binge (Part 1)

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you struggle with binge eating or emotional eating, you've probably felt like you're at war with yourself. One part desperately wants to ...

The Safety Paradox: Why It's So Hard to Stop Binge Eating

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What to Do After a Binge (Without Spiraling Into Shame)Learn the exact framework that transforms your most difficult moments with food into opportunit...

How to Decode Your Personal Binge Signals

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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&a...

The 8 Reasons Why People Binge (and the Real Solutions)

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Finally, understand why "just eat when hungry, stop when full" has never been enough. In this comprehensive episode, we explore the 8 primar...

Signals, Not Setbacks: What Binges Really Mean

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we completely reframe what it means when you have an out-of-control moment with food. Instead of seeing binges as failures or proof t...

How to Trust Yourself Around Food Again

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever found yourself eating the same 'safe' foods day after day because everything else feels too risky, or you've avoide...

Why 'Eat When You're Hungry and Stop When You're Full' Doesn't Work

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we tackle one of the most common pieces of advice that sounds simple but fails so many people...

The Hunger That No Amount of Food Can Satisfy

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this seventh episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore the profound reality that sometimes what we're truly hungry for can never b...

The Nervous System & Hunger (with Leah Davidson)

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this deep-dive conversation, we unravel the mysterious connection between your nervous system and hunger. Expert Leah Davidson reveals why your bod...

Why Ignoring Hunger Backfires (and What to Do Instead)

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this fifth episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore why fighting your body's hunger signals never works long-term. Think ignoring...

I Don't Get Hunger Signals - What Should I Do?

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this fourth episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we tackle one of the most common concerns: missing hunger signals. If you can't feel hu...

What is the Difference Between Physical and Emotional Hunger?

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this third episode of our deep-dive series on hunger, we explore one of the most important distinctions you can learn. Not all hunger feels the sam...

Your Relationship with Hunger Begins in Childhood (with Lisa Smith)

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue this series on hunger, we're turning to a foundational truth - your relationship with hunger begins in childhood. Today I'm ...

What is Your Relationship with Hunger?

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a powerful new series exploring hunger in a way you may never have heard before. If you've ever feared hunger, tried to control it, or...

The Nervous System and Addiction

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a powerful conversation with Jan Winhall, an expert who's revolutionizing how we understand addiction, trauma, and healin...

The Conversation That Could Change Everything: Inside the Breakthrough Call

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if a single conversation could shift your entire relationship with food?In this episode, I take you inside the Breakthrough Call — a safe, supp...

Why I Pray During Races (and How it Relates to Food Struggles)

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to handling your most challenging moments with food isn't found in willpower or restriction, but in something completely unexpect...

Supportive Structure

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you trust yourself around food without any structure at all? If this question keeps you up at night, you're not alone - it's the most...

Who Are You Listening To?

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who are you listening to when it comes to your food choices? If you're like most people, you've probably been listening to everyone except t...

Creating Your Roadmap for Recovery

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You've done it before in other areas of your life—maybe landing that dream job, finding your partner, or achieving a goal you once thought was ...

The Missing Piece in Binge Eating Recovery

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve tried therapy, treatment programs, books, or food freedom plans—and you still find yourself stuck in the binge cycle—this episode is f...

From Emotional Eating to Empowerment with Deb Drummond

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Binge Eating Breakthrough Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Deb Drummond, who opens up about her remarkable j...

Never Give Up

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to never give up - especially when the goal takes years longer than you expected?In this final episode of my 3-part post-mara...

Why Rest Feels So Hard

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the marathon, I gave myself more space to recover than ever before - and I still found myself overriding what my body was asking for.This episod...

No Regrets: Inside My Boston Qualifying Race

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I recently ran the Eugene Marathon - and I qualified for Boston. But what made this race so meaningful wasn’t just the finish time. It was how I sho...

Olympic Athletes & Body Image

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I share what happened when I watched Olympic and Paralympic athletes discuss their body image struggles on Project Runway. I ...

What Marathon Training Taught Me About Healing

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this personal episode, I take you behind the scenes of my Boston Marathon qualifying journey and reveal the unexpected parallels I've discover...

The Power of Co-Regulation

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I explore the transformative power of co-regulation and why it might be the missing piece in your journey to freedom from binge eatin...

Why Nervous System Work Matters More Than Willpower

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when everything goes off the rails and your nervous system is on high alert?In this episode, I share what happened during a recent work...

Safety vs Control: What You Really Need to Stop Binge Eating

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us believe we need more control over our eating habits, more willpower, more discipline. But what if control is actually the problem, not the ...

The Restriction You Don't Know You're Doing

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard that restriction leads to binging. You might even be trying hard not to restrict. But what if your body still thinks you're on ...

All Bodies on Bikes: Creating an Inclusive Cycling Community

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a longtime cycling enthusiast, I know firsthand the joy and freedom that riding a bike can bring. But for too long, the cycling world has excluded ...

Why Letting Go of All Food Rules Isn't Working

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you thrown out all your food rules only to find yourself still binging and obsessing over food?In this episode, I reveal why simply "eating ...

Expanding Your Capacity: The Hidden Key to Food Freedom

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I reveal why the journey to overcome binge eating isn't about restriction or willpower—it's about expansion. I share how ...

The Food You Binge Eat? It Leaves Clues

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself turning to the same foods during binges? Those patterns aren't random - they're actually leaving important clues about ...

My Extreme Binge Stories

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this vulnerable episode, I'm sharing three of my most challenging moments with binge eating - stories I once thought I'd never tell anyon...

You Don't Have to Love Your Body

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feel like you should love your body but can't even imagine getting there? You're not alone. In this episode, we're challenging the pres...

Shift 'Yeah But' to 'Yes And'

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you constantly dismissing your progress with 'yeah, but...'? In this episode, I share a powerful shift that can transform how you view y...

How to See What's Possible

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, we aren't able to see what is possible for ourselves on our own. We run away and hide, believing lies that were told to us long ago.So...

Anything is Possible

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Binge Breakthrough podcast, join me for part 2 of my conversation with Shelby as we dive deeper into the mindset and preparation behi...

What Happened in New Zealand?

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week as I'm interviewed by perimenopause expert Shelby Tutty about my recent journey to compete in the Ironman 70.3 World Championsh...

Your Energy is Your Guide

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's January, and everywhere you turn, there are messages encouraging you to lose weight, cut out certain foods, and go on a diet. These things o...

End Binge Eating This Year

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you starting another year, hoping to end binge eating? If you've tried before without success, there's likely a key piece missing from y...

My Gift to You: How Did I Get Here?

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast I'm reading an excerpt from my new book The Binge Eating Breakthrough. I chose this chapter because it shares my personal st...

The Binge Eating Breakthrough Book

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wish you had all of the concepts from this podcast in one place for easy access? Well now you can! The Binge Eating Breakthrough Book is n...

New Zealand: How it All Came Together

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast it's part 2 of my New Zealand adventure. I'm sharing some incredible stories and connections that happened at the Kona ...

My Next Big Adventure - NZ Awaits

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I'm talking all about my next adventure - a long awaited trip to New Zealand. I share how the dream originated in 2019 a...

The Importance of Gratitude

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What you focus on expands. What are you focusing on this week? Tune in as I invite you to focus on gratitude. As this episode airs it's Thanksgiv...

The Power of Intention

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to discover one of my favorite tools - the power of intentions. Discover why setting an intention is a powerful way to get the brain to work f...

Tell the Full Story

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what story you are telling yourself about your binges? Chances are that it's either a very sexy story or a very sad and depressing st...

How Do You Handle Holiday Treats?

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a complicated relationship with holiday treats? Are you either on the "I'm eating none of them" or "I can't stop ...

Your Top 10 Questions Answered

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special finale to our 100th episode celebration month, I'm diving deep into YOUR most pressing questions about binge eating recovery. The...

Top 10 Takeaways from Clients

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Binge Breakthrough podcast, we're continuing our 100th episode celebration with a powerful look at the top 10 take...

10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Struggling With Binge Eating

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're continuing the celebration of 100 episodes as I share 10 things I wish I could tell my younger self - both before and during my struggles w...

10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before, During and After a Binge

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that your brain will always go to work to answer any question that you ask it? This is why it's crucial to ask yourself powerful que...

Celebrating 100 Podcast Episodes

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the 100th episode of the Binge Breakthrough podcast! In this episode I celebrate the progress and the milestone achievement while also sharing...

Perimenopause & Peaceful Eating

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this eye-opening second part of our conversation with perimenopause expert Shelby Tutty, we dive deep into the intricate connection between hormona...

A Binge Eating Coach Binging in Secret

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this deeply personal episode, I get real and honest with you, sharing my journey of struggling with binge eating while working as a coach, helping ...

Perimenopause & Disordered Eating

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are over 100 symptoms of perimenopause? Most people think hot flashes and missed periods mean you are in perimenopause, but those o...

Marathon Recap & Lessons Learned

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my recent Santa Rosa Marathon experience. It was a race filled with surprises, challenges, a...

How to Handle Overwhelm

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling like there's too much to do and not enough time? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the world of overwhelm - why it ha...

Marathon Training Insights for Binge Eating Breakthroughs

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what running a marathon has to do with overcoming binge eating? In this powerful episode, I reveal the surprising parallels between these ...

How Change Really Works

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're wrapping up our discussion on navigating setbacks on the path to becoming more calm, connected and confident with food. Yo...

Use Your Setbacks as Stepping Stones

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Setbacks in your journey with binge eating can feel overwhelming and discouraging. In this second part of our two-episode series, we're exploring...

I Thought I Had It Figured Out...

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought you've beaten binge eating, only to find yourself back in the cycle? You're not alone. In today's episode, we exp...

Navigating Binge Eating Together

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you supporting a loved one struggling with binge eating?This episode offers essential insights and practical strategies to help you navigate this ...

Your Binge Eating Isn't Self-Sabotage

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you trapped in a cycle of binge eating, constantly battling what feels like self-sabotage? This episode challenges everything you thought you knew...

Breaking Free from Food Obsession: Lauren's Journey to Food Freedom

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me today on the podcast as I have a conversation with my client, Lauren, a life coach who has transformed her relationship with food and her body...

What Does Food Freedom Mean to You?

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach Independence Day, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the concept of freedom. But have you ever considered what freedom means when ...

Ending Binge Eating Comes Down to This...

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, you know that I talk about the 8 reasons why people binge eat:* Shame and judgment* Restric...

How to Create Confidence with Food (or Anything Else!)

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know where confidence comes from? Most people think that confidence comes from achieving a certain result, or that they won't be able to d...

One of the Most Helpful Things You Can Say to Yourself

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have times in your life when you have a big event coming up and you know that your brain is likely to offer up some less than helpful advice fo...

Am I a Binge Eater?

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if you are a binge eater? It's a question I get quite a bit. Whether you know for sure you are a binge eater or if you are...

Upward Spirals

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chances are that you are very familiar with the concept of the downward spiral - especially as it relates to binge eating or feeling out of control ar...

Permission To Be Human

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you beat yourself up and blame yourself when you make a mistake at work or when you binge eat, emotionally eat, or compulsively overeat? If you do,...

What Future Are You Creating?

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you think about your future? For the vast majority of us, your future is coming, no matter what. The question becomes - what type of futu...

Experiences Are More Important Than Results

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you limiting yourself in life because you don't have the results you want yet? Is it possible to lessen your focus on results and increase yo...

What Changed For Me

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I was recently asked this question: "What was the biggest change for you that allowed you to go from someone who binges to someone who doesn&apos...

Acceptance vs Resistance

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second podcast in a two-part series inspired by my training for an upcoming marathon. Last week we talked about the discomfort that arises...

Quitting Ahead of Time

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is inspired by my current goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. When you have a big goal, something that you really wan...

Is it Comfortable or Familiar?

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought to yourself that binge eating is comfortable? That you eat to bring yourself comfort? This is a very common thought process and ...

A Surprising Source of Inspiration

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm always looking for stories of inspiration and transformation and sometimes I find them in surprising places. I just finished watching a seaso...

How to Respond to "I Can't Handle This"

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the words that float through your mind right before a binge? It's likely that they are some version of "I can't...".I ...

How Does Being Sick Impact Binge Eating?

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how being sick impacts binge eating? I've been ill for the past week, so I've been reflecting on this question. Tune ...

How to Talk to Your Child About Food and Their Body

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you concerned about your child's relationship with food and their body? Not sure what to do or what to say?Tune in for some guidance and sugg...

The Importance of Attunement

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You probably haven't heard much about the concept of attunement as it relates to binge eating. It's not something that many people talk abou...

All About Restriction

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many people understand that food restriction is one of the primary causes of the binge-restrict cycle, but they don't understand all of the ways ...

Defining Self-Love

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you think when you hear the term self-love? In today's episode, I explore a unique perspective on the importance of self-love and buildin...

How Binge Eating Impacts Romantic Relationships

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Food and body image issues in women and men can negatively impact romantic relationships. When you don't feel good about what you've eaten o...

What Happens When You Flip Your Lid?

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, I taught a live workshop called “How to Stop Hating Yourself After a Binge”. During the workshop, I delved into some simple yet impactf...

What Comes After Awareness?

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I often say that awareness is the first step to change: you can't change what you aren't aware of. While it is an important first step, awar...