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Breaking Up With Binge EatingBinge eating and emotional eating keep millions of people from living their best lives. Author: Georgie Fear and the Confident Eaters Team
Binge eating and emotional eating keep millions of people from living their best lives. If you're one of them, this podcast is for you. Hosts Georgie Fear, Christina Holland, and Maryclaire Brescia share insights and key lessons from their wildly successful Breaking Up With Binge Eating Coaching Program. Their methods integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, nutritional science and change psychology -- but what you'll notice is that it works and feels good. Step off the merry go round of dieting and binge eating and into a healthier, happier body and mind. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Is This Real Progress… or Am I Just Performing? (Bonus Episode)
Sunday, 3 May, 2026
New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you’re dealing with right now.Show Notes: What happens when things are finally going better… and your brain decides that means it must be fake?In this coaching excerpt, Sarah names a fear I hear all the time: “Am I doing well… or am I just performing because someone’s watching?” We talk about why progress can feel suspicious, how “imposter/cheat” stories keep the bar moving, and why support + accountability don’t invalidate your recovery — they’re often part of how it sticks.If you’ve ever discounted your own improvement or waited for the other shoe to drop, this one will make a lot of sense.In this clip, we cover:The “fraud” fear: I’m doing better, so it must not be real (and why that’s such a common reflex)How your brain explains success away (“It was an easy month,” “It doesn’t count,” “I’m just performing”)Accountability as a legitimate tool — not proof you’re faking itWhy motivation is almost never purely “for me” or “for someone else” (it’s usually both)Letting “relief” be relief without turning it into a new perfection contractUsing evidence (as weeks build into months) to build trust in real changeTimestamp highlights0:05 — “Am I doing well or am I performing for Georgie?”1:10 — What “faking it” would actually mean (and what it doesn’t)2:00 — Why external support helps humans succeed (and it’s allowed)3:10 — How accountability often becomes self-accountability over time5:20 — The fear of believing it’s getting easier6:35 — The “who do you think you are?” voice + why pride can feel unsafe8:10 — “Kicking the tires” on recovery through real-life stressors8:45 — “I had an angry piece of toast this week.” (and what happens next)Takeaway to tryIf your brain is insisting your progress “doesn’t count,” ask: What’s the evidence in front of me — in my actions, not my feelings? Weeks and months of behavior change are data. You’re allowed to trust data.Coaching/support: georgiefear@gmail.com
