Ep. 195: The Protection Myth: Bingeing is Not Keeping You Safe

There is a widespread idea that bingeing has “protective” value for the binge eater—protection from difficult emotions, pain, stress, and other problems. I remember believing this when I was bulimic, and I know how convincing it can feel. In this episode, I talk about why the protection narrative may be holding you back in recovery, and how you can learn to see that bingeing isn’t safety—it’s dangerous and it’s hurting you. You can learn to recognize and dismiss the protection thoughts and realize you’re much safer without binge eating.

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Ep. 195: The Protection Myth: Bingeing is Not Keeping You Safe is an episode from Brain Over Binge Podcast by Kathryn Hansen.

This episode is 24:46 long.

This episode was published on Dec 3, 2025.

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