351. From Bingeing to Food Freedom: Breaking the Cycle w/Amber Abila , The Confident Eater
The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea PodcastShow Notes
Binge eating is part of so many HA stories, even if we don’t always talk about it. In this episode, we’re joined by Amber, Binge Eating & Overeating Coach (aka The Confident Eater), to unpack the restrict–binge cycle and what it actually takes to feel normal around food again. After years of struggling with “all the eating issues”, restriction, overeating, bingeing, food obsession, Amber decided enough was enough. She immersed herself in therapy, coaching, books, and deep self-work until she found true food freedom. Now, she helps women stop binge eating in a way that’s faster, simpler, and more sustainable than white-knuckling willpower ever could be. Inside this episode, we cover: The real root causes of binge eating Why restriction and bingeing are more connected than you think What you’re actually getting from a binge (it’s not just about food) How long it realistically takes to stop binge eating How to rewire your brain and break the pattern The role of artificial sweeteners and “natural flavors” in overeating What food freedom actually feels like on the other side
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