EP11 | The Hidden Struggle: Emotional Binge Eating as an Entrepreneur | Brotherhood Beyond Business Podcast
Episode 11 | Host: Trev Warnke
🔥 Why This Episode Matters
Entrepreneurship takes a toll — not just on your schedule, but on your health. In this raw solo episode, Trev Warnke opens up about one of the most hidden struggles among male entrepreneurs: emotional binge eating. He shares his personal story of battling stress, long hours, and unhealthy eating patterns—and what it really takes to build a strong business without losing your health and self-respect along the way.
👤 Meet the Host
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why emotional binge eating is more common among entrepreneurs than you think.
How stress and pressure spill over from business into health habits.
Practical strategies for regaining control with food and mindset.
The importance of accountability and building a support system.
How to work toward balance and self-acceptance while still pursuing excellence.
🧩 Episode Summary
In Episode 11 of the Brotherhood Beyond Business Podcast, host Trev Warnke gets real about an issue most entrepreneurs never talk about: emotional binge eating.
Trev shares how the pressures of entrepreneurship — long hours, internal expectations, and constant stress — led him to unhealthy patterns with food. He explains why discipline in business doesn’t automatically mean discipline in health, and how this disconnect can eat away at confidence, energy, and fulfillment.
More importantly, Trev lays out strategies he’s used to find balance, including self-awareness, building accountability, and creating healthier routines. He emphasizes that overcoming emotional eating isn’t just about willpower — it’s about support, systems, and learning to give yourself grace.
This episode is a candid reminder that being a strong leader means taking care of yourself first — because your business, family, and future depend on it.
🕒 Episode Timestamps
[00:00] The struggle with emotional binge eating
[07:35] The impact of entrepreneurship on eating habits
[14:52] Finding control: strategies for managing binge eating
[21:33] Building a support system and accountability
[28:48] The journey towards balance and self-acceptance
💡 Quote Highlight
“Discipline in business doesn’t mean you’re immune to emotional breakdowns with food. Real strength comes from honesty, accountability, and support.”
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