Episode Description
Restriction doesn't only mean "eating less." It can also mean living with food rules in your head, shutting down emotions you don't know how to hold, or staying stuck in a stress state without relief. Any of those experiences can create a scarcity of safety, and scarcity is one of the biggest drivers of binge eating and overeating.
This episode breaks down four types of restriction:
• Physical restriction: not eating enough for your body (including subtle versions like portion control, cutting out food groups, or unintentionally under-eating during the day)
• Mental restriction: the constant "I shouldn't," guilt, and food rules—even when you're eating plenty
• Emotional restriction: using food to shut down feelings before they move through
• Nervous system restriction: when your stress cycle stays open and food becomes a safety cue or a way to come back down
If you've ever felt confused because you eat "normally" (or a lot) and still binge, this will help you understand what's actually driving the pattern and where to start.
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