{"podcast":{"title":"Beyond Binge Eating","slug":"beyond-binge-eating-7099183","podcast_index_feed_id":7099183,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/beyond-binge-eating/","website_url":"http://www.BeyondBingeEating.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fd8087be-ca2c-4b52-8566-532448f48a6b/RfTtXo7yZpwMFCWRMixBE-ew.png","author":"Kristina Dobyns","episode_count":69,"summary":"Discover the Beyond Binge Eating Podcast, your go-to resource for overcoming binge eating, compulsive eating, emotional eating, and food addiction. Hosted by Dr. Kristina, the podcast leverages her extensive expertise, including a doctorate in somatic psychology, a master's degree in exercise science, and her background as a professional athlete. Kristina, who had crushing eating disorders for over 20 years, now channels her experience into helping others as an integrative recovery specialist. Episodes include insightful interviews, special co-hosts, and solo episodes. You'll explore cutting-edge research on binge eating, urges and cravings, and dopamine, and dive into topics like sugar addiction and abstinence, interoceptive awareness, nutrition for recovery, strength training for women, habit formation, somatic practices, neuralplasticity, and holistic approaches to recovery. With practical tips and relentless positivity, the Beyond Binge Eating Podcast equips you with the knowledge and tools to finally break free from addictive eating patterns. You will learn new research, new practices, and be inspired and empowered, so that you can live a vibrant and healthy life—beyond binge…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-12T08:20:40.939524+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-binge-eating-7099183"},"episode":{"title":"Body Awareness, Pain Relief & Personal Agency with Mari Hodges","slug":"body-awareness-pain-relief-personal-agency-with-mari-hodges","published_at":"2025-10-09T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-binge-eating-7099183/body-awareness-pain-relief-personal-agency-with-mari-hodges","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-binge-eating-7099183","url":"http://www.BeyondBingeEating.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9df03ffc-b971-450a-acec-856574aa82a0.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I sit down with Mari Hodges—pain specialist, Alexander Technique teacher, and founder of the PainSavvy Walk &Talk program—to explore how subtle body awareness, nervous system regulation, and the power of the pause can help us shift chronic pain, reconnect with our bodies, and reclaim agency over our lives. Here’s what we cover in the episode: • Why chronic pain is more than a physical issue—and how perception, stress, and emotion shape the experience of pain • What the Alexander Technique really is (hint: it’s not about “sitting up straight”) and how it cultivates embodied mindfulness • How the pause can help disrupt compulsive patterns like binge eating and perfectionism • The science of body schema—and how to clarify your brain’s mental map of your body for lasting relief • Somatic strategies to increase flexibility, awareness, and choice—especially for those healing from disconnection, trauma, or burnout Mari brings clinical expertise, somatic depth, and grounded compassion to this conversation, making it essential for anyone navigating chronic pain, supporting others in recovery, or seeking a deeper relationship with their body. 00:00 – Intro 00:58 – Who is Mari Hodges? 02:12 – What is the Alexander Technique? 04:35 – Muscle tone, posture, and the “Goldilocks” balance 06:26 – Subtle movements and whole-body awareness 07:25 – Emotional and postural interconnection 10:02 – Letting go of “posturing” and exploring habitual patterns 12:51 – How Alexander Technique helps those disconnected from their bodies 14:04 – The power of the pause and building agency through awareness 18:24 – Enjoying the pause instead of suffering through it 20:09 – Returning to inner balance through attention and presence 22:05 – Mini guided Alexander Technique session begin…","meta_description":"In this episode, I sit down with Mari Hodges—pain specialist, Alexander Technique teacher, and founder of the PainSavvy Walk &Talk program—to explore…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2985,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beyond-binge-eating-7099183/episodes/body-awareness-pain-relief-personal-agency-with-mari-hodges/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-binge-eating-7099183/body-awareness-pain-relief-personal-agency-with-mari-hodges.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}