#236 Breaking Free from the Binge Eating Cycle | With Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)

In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj unpacks the emotional and physiological roots of binge eating, a struggle many face silently. Instead of blaming willpower, he explores what the body and mind truly crave during such episodes.

Discover how Ayurvedic wisdom, mindful eating, and practical lifestyle strategies can break the binge cycle, restore balance, and replace guilt with compassion. Learn why our hunter-gatherer instincts still influence our food choices, the role of nutrient deficiencies, and how to create an environment where willpower isn’t constantly tested.

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Episode Highlights

- How ancient survival instincts shape modern junk food cravings.

- The impact of stress, emotional triggers, and food accessibility.

- Why skipping meals often leads to overeating.

- Role of deficiencies in mood swings and cravings.

- Buffets, environment design, and mindful eating as preventive strategies.

- Ayurvedic concepts like Pratyabhrata and eating to 80% fullness.

- Breaking the guilt-stress-binge cycle.

Timestamps

00:00 - 02:30: Introduction to Binging

02:30 - 05:00: Skipping meals and the link to binge patterns

05:00 - 06:00: Overeating triggers and Panchakarma principles

06:00 - 07:00: Avoiding willpower-reliant situations

07:00 - 13:02: Mindless eating and mindful eating hacks

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