Off-Label

Is It Willpower or Wiring? The Neuroscience of Binge Eating

Dr. Steve Rondeau Season 1 Episode 16

Episode Description:
What if binge eating isn’t just about behavior—but about brainwaves?

In this episode of Off Label: Data, Diagnostics, and the Future of Mental Health, we explore Binge Eating Disorder (BED) through the lens of neuroscience and Quantitative EEG (QEEG). Drawing from emerging research and clinical experience, we unpack the neural patterns that underlie impulsive eating, emotional dysregulation, and cognitive rigidity often seen in BED.

You’ll learn how QEEG can reveal brain-based dysregulation and help move beyond traditional symptom checklists. We’ll discuss how neurofeedback, attention training, and objective data can shape more personalized interventions—and what this means for the future of diagnosis and treatment in psychiatry.

Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or simply curious about the science behind cravings, this episode offers a grounded, thought-provoking look at how modern brain tools are reshaping our understanding of disordered eating.