Kathryn Hansen

About the Author

Kathryn Hansen is a bestselling author and recovery advocate whose personal journey from bulimia to lasting freedom has inspired countless individuals worldwide. Drawing from her own experiences with binge eating disorder, she challenges conventional therapeutic approaches that failed her, offering instead a groundbreaking perspective rooted in neuroscience and self-empowerment. In her seminal work, Brain over Binge: Why I Was Bulimic, Why Conventional Therapy Didn't Work, and How I Recovered for Good, Hansen shares her story and the cognitive strategies that led to her recovery. She expands on these principles in The Brain over Binge Recovery Guide: A Simple and Personalized Plan for Ending Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder, providing readers with practical tools to break free from harmful cycles. Through her writing, Hansen empowers others to harness the power of their minds for true healing, blending memoir, science, and actionable advice in a compassionate voice that resonates deeply.