Waking up in the middle of the night and eating can feel confusing and shame-provoking. Many people assume it means they lack willpower or are binge eating again.In this episode, clinical psychologist Stephanie explores Night Eating Syndrome and why night-time eating often occurs when the body is under-fuelled, stressed, or recovering from restriction.@02:37.48 What Night Eating Syndrome is and whether it appears in the DSM-5@03:55.85 The difference between night eating and binge eating@06:32.10 Why night eating often appears during recovery from restriction@11:03.76 How sleep disruption, stress, and hormones can drive night-time urges@15:39.60 Practical strategies that can help stabilise eating patternsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress related to eating or mental health, please seek support from a qualified health professional.Need support?If you’re struggling with binge eating, food noise, night eating, or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, Stephanie offers a 1:1 session to help you stabilize your eating and rebuild a healthier relationship with food.Book a retreat call HEREVisit the retreat website HERE FREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool] To access more of my courses use this:https://stan.store/mindfoodstephDo you have any questions? Ask Steph here. Social media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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