Beyond Meal Plans: A Dietitian's Approach to Binge Eating Recovery
Once Upon a Binge Podcast
Published: November 2025
Hosted by Becca & Katy
About this Episode
In this conversation with the Once Upon a Binge Podcast, we explore what effective binge eating recovery looks like beyond simply being told what to eat. We discuss the RAVES framework, perfectionism, food flexibility, and how recovery often requires support that goes beyond nutrition alone.
What You'll Learn
Why meal plans alone rarely solve binge eating
How the RAVES framework supports recovery
The importance of regularity, adequacy, variety, and flexibility with food
Why perfectionism can keep you stuck in the binge-restrict cycle
How to use food journals without turning them into another diet tool
Navigating diabetes advice alongside disordered eating concerns
The impact of social media on body image and food choices
What to consider when thinking about GLP-1 medications and weight-loss culture
How to approach social eating with more confidence and less anxiety
This episode is particularly helpful for anyone who feels frustrated by rigid food rules and wants a practical, realistic approach to recovery that includes flexibility, spontaneity, and enjoying food as part of everyday life.
