Why do so many high-achieving women struggle with binge eating AND attract narcissistic partners?
And why does it feel so hard to leave and end this cycle, even when you KNOW the relationship (or food) is hurting you?
In this episode, we’re diving deep into:
• Trauma bonds
• The “I’m not good enough” wound
• Why narcissistic relationships feel addictive
• How perfectionism and people-pleasing fuel the cycle
• And why binge eating often shows up alongside toxic relationships
Because this is not just about “choosing the wrong men.”
So many women unconsciously recreate relationship dynamics that feel familiar to their nervous system.
If you grew up feeling like love had to be earned,
If you became the “good girl,” the fixer, the over-achiever,
If your self-worth became tied to performance and validation,
You are far more likely to tolerate emotionally unavailable, manipulative, or narcissistic partners.
Not because you’re weak.
Because your nervous system learned that chasing love feels normal.
And the same wound that keeps you stuck in toxic relationships - often fuels binge eating too.
My Instagram: elingranstrand & the.empoweredwoman
Join The Empowered Woman Program.
I’ve put together this program for the woman who wants 1:1 support, but also wants to be a part of a group of women who are going through the same things as yourself - not feeling good enough, feeling stuck in fight/flight and being consumed with thoughts of food.
Book in a free call with me
WATCH MY FREE WORKSHOP
Take my "how much do you spend on binge eating?"-test
Rewire your subconscious mind in 10 min with my subconscious rewiring meditations HERE
Remember to SHARE the episode on your story and TAG me so I can say thank you for listening!
