The Quiet Hunger
Breaking Through Disordered Eating
A gentler way to understand your relationship with food.
A compassionate guide to move from frustration and self-judgement…
to understanding, awareness, and a calmer way of eating.
If you’ve spent years:
Starting again on Monday
Feeling in control… then out of control
Thinking about food more than you’d like
You’re not alone.
This book gently explores:
Why eating patterns develop
The role of emotions and thoughts
How dieting cycles are created
How to begin reconnecting with yourself
Sometimes, what we experience when eating…
is something deeper.
A need for: Comfort, Rest, Connection, Calm
What You'll Gain
As you move through this book, you may begin to:
Understand your eating patterns more clearly
Reduce self-criticism and blame
Recognise different types of hunger
Feel calmer and more in control around food
Build a more supportive relationship with yourself
Who is This for?
This book may be for you if:
You’ve been dieting for years
You feel stuck with food
You experience emotional eating or overeating
You’re looking for something more sustainable
You want a calmer, more compassionate approach
About the Author
Hi, I’m Barry.
For almost 10 years as a Mind-Body Eating Life Coach, I’ve worked with individuals and groups, from around the world, who feel disheartened by dieting, frustrated by eating patterns and the constant mental load around food.
This book brings together that work — offering a gentle, supportive way to understand your relationship with food and eating.
Barry McElhinney
Mind-Body Eating Life Coach
A Gentle Invitation
You don’t need to be ready for everything.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
Just a simple question:
Are you ready to begin understanding yourself a little more?
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What Others are Saying...
'The Quiet Hunger' offers a thoughtful, compassionate look at our relationship with food, beyond rules and restrictions. Even in the opening chapters, it gently challenges familiar dieting narratives and replaces them with clarity and humanity. This is a book that doesn’t tell you what to eat, it helps you understand why we eat the way we do. Quiet, wise, and deeply relatable.
Susan S., High Country Homestead, Vic.
Frequently Asked Questions...
Is this another diet book?
No. This book does not provide meal plans or weight loss rules. It does talk about food needs and also addresses the deeper drivers behind disordered eating.
Will this help if I struggle with binge eating or emotional eating?
Yes. The book explores these patterns with practical tools and reflective exercises. It doesn't replace more serious cases where Professional help might be needed.
Is it only for women?
While written primarily for women, men are also discussed and can benefit. The principles apply to anyone ready to examine their relationship with food.
Are the exercises mandatory?
No — but they are strongly encouraged for deeper understanding.
When do I receive my copy?
Copies will be mailed after the Launch, around the end of May 2026.
What happens whilst I am waiting for my book?
You will receive weekly updates and some extra related content.
Where is the book going to be Launched?
The book will be launched at a venue in Melbourne, Australia. Details will be provided once they have been confirmed.
