Brain over Binge

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After conquering a debilitating eating disorder, Kathryn Hansen wrote to share her journey and help others trapped in the binge-purge cycle. Since its release in 2011, this book has served as a crucial guide for harnessing the brain's power to eliminate harmful habits and foster lasting change. The revised second edition includes new insights and inspiring success stories to motivate readers to overcome self-defeating behaviors. Combining memoir and scientific analysis, the author provides a gripping narrative alongside a research-based perspective on bulimia and binge eating disorder. Kathryn details her personal experience and her unconventional recovery approach, offering a fresh viewpoint in the realm of eating disorder literature. Challenging the mainstream belief that bulimia stems from deep emotional issues, she simplifies the origins of binge eating and its solutions. By explaining the brain-based principles that facilitated her recovery, the book illuminates our potential to break free from destructive patterns and reclaim our lives.