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Brain over Binge Podcast

Ep. 77: Ending Bulimia, Reclaiming Health, and Aging Powerfully (Interview with Nan Simonsen)

Brain over Binge Podcast

Kathryn Hansen

Health & Fitness

4.6785 Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2021

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Nan Simonsen, author of the new book, Aging Powerfully, shares how she was able to end a 50-year struggle with bulimia, and implement healthy habits that allow her to enjoy life more than ever. She explains how Brain over Binge gave her important tools on her journey, as well as how she learned to nourish herself well. Now, Nan (age 70), is on a mission to help others overcome their past and take control of their future.

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Disclaimer: *The Brain over Binge Podcast is produced and recorded by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC. All work is copyrighted by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC, and all rights are reserved. As a disclaimer, the hosts of the Brain over Binge Podcast are not professional counselors or licensed healthcare providers, and this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice or any form of professional therapy. Eating disorders can have serious health consequences and you are strongly advised to seek medical attention for matters relating to your health. Please get help when you need it, and good luck on your journey.

Transcript

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0:00.0

If you ever feel out of control around food, you're not alone, and you're in the right place to learn practical, no-nonsense information about why you binge and how to stop.

0:12.4

Binge eating does not mean that something is wrong with you. It's a natural but primitive brain response that you can correct.

0:19.9

If you're ready for change, sign up for the

0:22.3

Brain Over Binge self-paced online course for less than $20 per month. And if you feel you need

0:28.2

personalized support, we also offer one-on-one coaching and group coaching. To learn more, go to

0:34.6

brainoverbinge.com forward slash subscribe.

0:38.3

And I hope you enjoy the show.

0:45.3

Welcome to the Brain OverBinge podcast, where you learn a simple, brain-based approach to ending binge eating.

0:51.0

I'm your host, Catherine Hansen.

0:52.4

I'm the author of the book's Brain Over Binge and the Brain

0:55.0

Over Binge Recovery Guide. If you're new here, I want to welcome you. I believe this episode

0:59.8

in particular will give you hope that you absolutely can put binge eating behind you, no matter

1:05.1

how long you've struggled. Today I'm sharing a conversation that I had with a woman who

1:09.6

recovered after five decades of being caught up in the cycle of binging and purging.

1:14.6

The conversation was very meaningful to me personally because my book was an important part of her journey,

1:20.5

but she also used so much of her own unique knowledge and experience to make recovery happen for her.

1:26.4

And I know you'll benefit from what she has to say.

1:29.1

I want to share her success with you and other success stories in the future as well,

1:33.6

because you can gain such valuable insights and ideas from others who have ended this issue in

1:38.8

their own lives, and it can also help you realize that you're not alone, and that you're

1:43.2

just as capable of putting

1:44.7

this behind you. I shared my own personal story in my first book, Brain Over Binge, but everyone is so

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