205. But The Worse I Feel About My Body, the More I Want to Eat. (Make it make sense!)

You'd think feeling bad about your body would make you eat less. But often, it does the opposite — and no, you're not broken for that.

In this episode, we talk about the counterintuitive link between body image spirals and the urge to binge eat. We share our own experiences of how fear, shame, and catastrophizing can kick off the cycle — sometimes even before any actual restriction happens. From the mental scarcity that shows up just at the idea of cutting back, to the sensory panic of tight jeans, we explore what's really going on beneath the surface.

We also talk about:

• Why planning to restrict often triggers the binge

• The role of black-and-white thinking and emotional escape

• How body discomfort creates urgency to numb out

• Practical strategies for de-escalating the moment (including algorithm cleanup and body neutrality)

Plus, we share some food updates, lighter moments, and how this overlaps with topics from our other podcast, Feelings and Other Inconveniences.

If you've ever felt confused or ashamed about bingeing after a "bad body day," this episode will help you understand why — and what to do about it.