Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin Breaking Binge Eating Habits with Nicole Gaviria
Feb 15, 2026
Nicole Gaviria, a registered counsellor and founder of Binge Free Bestie, helps people recover from binge eating with the Food Freedom Method. She discusses why binge eating hides in high achievers, the binge-restrict cycle, why quick fixes fail without mindset and nervous system work, and practical starter tools like regular eating and a hunger scale.
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Surgery Didn’t Solve The Root Cause
- Nicole shared her personal recovery: years of dieting led to bariatric surgery and rapid weight loss.
- The surgery removed choice but didn't fix underlying issues, and she later binged again.
Bingeing Isn’t Defined By Quantity
- Bingeing can be subjective: smaller stomachs change quantity but not the compulsive pattern.
- Nicole warns weight-loss tools fail long-term without mindset and nervous-system work.
Permit Pleasure While Prioritizing Nutrition
- Give yourself permission to enjoy 'soul food' and remove moral labels from food.
- Nicole recommends balancing proteins, fats, carbs, colour and fun for sustainable food freedom.
