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Food Fight
Winning the Battle Against Binge EatingBy Ethan O. Brighton
Length4h 15m
About this audiobook
Food can be a source of nourishment, comfort, celebration, and connection, but for people struggling with binge eating, it can also become the center of a painful and exhausting cycle. Food Fight: Winning the Battle Against Binge Eating offers a compassionate exploration of binge eating and the emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors that can contribute to it. Rather than relying on shame or restrictive thinking, this guide focuses on understanding the struggle and developing healthier, more sustainable ways forward.
Binge eating is about more than simply eating too much. Episodes can involve a sense of losing control, eating rapidly, continuing to eat despite discomfort, and experiencing guilt or distress afterward. This book examines how these patterns can develop and why they may persist even when someone genuinely wants to change. By replacing judgment with understanding, readers can begin recognizing patterns that may otherwise remain hidden.
One of the central themes of Food Fight is the relationship between emotions and eating. Stress, loneliness, boredom, frustration, anxiety, disappointment, and other difficult emotions can sometimes trigger an urge to eat for comfort or distraction. Learning to identify these emotional triggers can create an important pause between feeling and reacting, opening the door to healthier coping strategies and greater self-awareness.
The book also challenges the restrictive mindset that can fuel cycles of overeating and deprivation. Strict rules, labeling foods as completely “good” or “bad,” skipping meals, and attempting to compensate after eating can create an increasingly difficult relationship with food. Instead, readers are encouraged to develop a more balanced approach that recognizes hunger, fullness, nourishment, flexibility, and enjoyment without turning food into a source of constant conflict.
Audiobook details
GenrePsychology, Health and Wellness
Length4 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 13, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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41. Chapter 1: What Binge Eating Really Is
52. Chapter 2: How Binge Eating Differs from Other Disorders
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63. Chapter 3: The Hidden Causes: Genetics, Environment, and Emotion
74. Chapter 4: Spotting the Signs and Getting a Diagnosis
85. Chapter 5: The Heavy Toll on Your Body and Mind
96. Chapter 6: Shame, Guilt, and the Emotional Storm
107. Chapter 7: Why You Eat When You're Not Hungry
118. Chapter 8: Breaking the Binge Cycle: Triggers and Warning Signs
129. Chapter 9: Rewiring Your Brain with Therapy That Works
1310. Chapter 10: How to Eat Without Losing Control
1411. Chapter 11: Building a Healthier Relationship with Food
1512. Chapter 12: Moving Your Body Without Overdoing It
1613. Chapter 13: Practical Coping Skills for Stress and Cravings
1714. Chapter 14: Healing Your Body Image from the Inside Out
1815. Chapter 15: How Friends and Family Can Really Help
1916. Chapter 16: Your Recovery Plan That Prevents Relapse
2017. Chapter 17: Staying Strong for Life After Binge Eating
2118. FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Binge Eating and Recovery
2219. FAQ 2: More Answers to Questions About Binge Eating and Recovery
2320. Common Myths About Binge Eating and Recovery
2421. Common Myths 2: More Myths About Binge Eating and Recovery
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