Stop Eating Pain Away

Ever felt powerless in front of the pantry, like you’re watching someone else control the snacks? That creeping shame after a binge is rough. In this candid talk, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Amber Abila—a woman who’s been there, who’s been through it, and who found herself on the other side.

Amber opens up about her binge-eating journey, peeling back the layers to reveal how dieting, stress, and outdated habits rewired her brain into a food-fueled panic button. She takes us into the real work she did to reset her relationship with food—mindset shifts, self-talk work, mindful bites, and small victories that don’t come in bite-sized packaging.

Together, they break it down: the difference between real hunger and emotional hunger, the power of speaking kindly to yourself, and how rewriting your food story means seeing your body as an ally—not an adversary. This isn’t about perfection or sealing off your feelings. It’s about curiosity, reclaiming trust in your body, and learning that food doesn’t have to be the boss of you.

Let this episode be the reminder that recovery is possible—even if it feels messy, slow, and confusing. You’re allowed to rewrite your story.

Tune in if you’ve ever felt caught in the binge cycle. You don’t have to be defined by it.

Find Amber Abila Online Here:
Website: https://www.theconfidenteater.org
Instagram:@theconfidenteater_
Facebook: Amber Abila
YouTube: Amber Abila
Podcast: Become A Confident Eater

Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast
Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Food Relationships
(02:55) Amber's Journey with Binge Eating
(06:38) Understanding the Brain's Role in Eating Habits
(10:25) Rewiring the Brain for Healthier Choices
(15:31) Steps to a Positive Food Mindset
(20:12) Mindful Eating and Body Connection
(22:50) Understanding Urges and Binge Eating
(24:11) The Connection Between Hunger and Fullness
(30:50) Building Confidence and Body Neutrality
(32:49) Shifting Identity and Self-Perception
(39:49) Navigating Binge Eating and Food Relationships
(41:39) Reconnecting with Body Wisdom