Recovery Talk

What is set point weight and why does it matter in recovery? Discover how dieting myths can distort our understanding of weight during recovery. Learn why BMI might not be the best measure and the importance of focusing on individual weight ranges. The conversation encourages a positive outlook on gaining weight, while emphasizing patience and professional support. It’s a deep dive into the nuanced journey of understanding your body during recovery, helping to redefine what wellness looks like.

January and the New Year's period is high season for diet culture BS, and can be quite triggering from those attempting recovery from an ED. In this episode I try to offer some helpful reminders and perspectives for how to handle it.

What is self care, and how can you apply it to your everyday life and recovery? In today's episode I talk about how self-care looks different from everyone, steps to take when caring for yourself is difficult and what plants (and The Sims) can teach us about taking care of ourselves.

The conversation dives into the unique challenges Christmas presents for those with eating disorders, offering practical advice for navigating family dynamics and avoiding negative diet talk. It tackles the complexities of interacting with emotionally immature parents and emphasizes the need for self-care during the holiday season. Strategies for focusing on personal recovery, setting boundaries, and cultivating meaningful connections are shared. Clear communication and actionable support in the recovery journey are underscored as essential for well-being.

Is it true that if you've had an eating disorder, you can never fully recover? Will the ED always be there in the background, like a ticking bomb waiting to go off? Today I talk about why I do believe full recovery is possible, coping with vulnerabilities towards relapse, and why sometimes, our vulnerabilities can be strengths (and our suffering can have lessons).

How come some therapists are not aware of certain very basic aspects of recovery, such as extreme hunger, set point weight and metabolism? Are they all just "incompetent"?! Not quite! In this episode I talk about why some therapists lack certain knowledge, and the different psychological trainings and approaches towards eating disorders, hoping to answer the question of WHY your therapist did not tell you that.

This is a bonus episode where I talk about coaching and working with me, as many have requested more information about this!. If you have any further questions or requests, send me an email at contact@letsrecover.co.uk (check junk inbox if no response) or see letsrecover.co.uk/coaching

What do you do when you are not hungry in recovery? How do you handle eating beyond the point of fullness? Does not feeling hungry mean you don't really need the food? Today I answer these common questions, and more related to lack of hunger and/or appetite in eating disorders (and recovery from them).

Dive into the complex world of extreme hunger, often misunderstood in recovery. Explore its psychological and biological roots, and how it contrasts with binge eating. Discover how societal norms shape our relationship with food, and the crucial role of understanding hunger in overcoming eating disorders. Unpack the idea that binge eating frequently stems from undernourishment, advocating for a compassionate approach in recovery.

What does recovery truly feel like? Explore the personal journey of overcoming eating disorders. Discover key signs that indicate you're on the right path to recovery. Learn to view this process as a continuous journey aimed at fostering a healthier relationship with food, rather than a fixed destination. Dive into what it means to fully embrace recovery and how to recognize your progress along the way.