Recovery Talk
Amalie Lee (MSc, GMBPsS)
Welcome to Recovery Talk, a podcast about the science and psychology of eating disorders and disordered eating. I’m Amalie, bringing clinical, academic, and lived experience to help you understand the psychology and science of recovery. No fluff, no BS, just real talk about topics like restriction, binge eating, body image healing, exercise, and anorexia- and bulimia recovery. Join me for practical, science-backed insights and support on your journey. (Disclaimer: not medical advice or a substitute for treatment.)
Episodes
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Oct 12, 2021 • 29min
Intuitive Eating
What is intuitive eating, and when/how should you apply it in eating disorder recovery? Today I talk about intuitive eating as a concept, my interpretation and application of IE as a coach, plus how diet culture has co-opted the term.
Oct 5, 2021 • 24min
The Honeymoon Phase Of An Eating Disorder
Today we talk about a phenomena amongst people with ED's where the initial stages of the disorder actually wasn't that bad. Instead, they'd might have felt excited, elevated and/or experienced external validation. I call this the "honeymoon phase". As a result, many hold on to the ED trying to chase that initial high, or hoping the honeymoon phase will return. It won't. In today's episode I explain why, and the parallels between an ED and an unhealthy relationship.
Sep 28, 2021 • 27min
Fear Of Life (And Failure)
What do you do when your fear of life outweighs your fear of death? In this episode I talk about a challenging phenomena that occurs in some people with eating disorders - the crippling fear of living without having the ED to fall back on or blame.
Sep 21, 2021 • 29min
When Recovery Becomes Comfortable
In today's episode I talk about the "recovery comfort zone"; when recovery becomes the new comfort zone, and the fears of letting go of recovery itself.
Sep 14, 2021 • 33min
The Key To Bulimia Recovery
Today I talk about the key to recovering from Bulimia, and what mainstream treatment too often gets wrong. I explain the biological drivers behind this eating disorder, and the one important question to ask yourself for full recovery.
Sep 7, 2021 • 28min
"You Look Healthy"
Today I talk about the dreaded "you look healthy"-comment, and how to handle well-meaning (but unpleasant) comments in recovery. I also talk to those supporting someone with an ED, explaining why this comment can be triggering and what to say instead.
Aug 31, 2021 • 28min
Food Obsession, Mental Hunger & Fear Of "Emotional Eating"
Explore the dynamics of food obsession and its ties to eating disorders. Discover how mental hunger often reflects unmet nutritional needs. Learn why the fear of emotional eating can hinder recovery. Delve into the connection between anxiety and excitement, and find out why overeating feels different post-recovery. Get practical advice for those struggling to gain weight despite a seemingly adequate diet. Embrace an unrestricted approach to nourishing your body and reclaiming a healthy relationship with food.
Aug 24, 2021 • 40min
Course, Extreme Hunger & Unhelpful Treatment Professionals (With Danielle van Kay)
In today's episode I have the wonderful Danie van Kay with me (@daniellevankay) to talk about our coming course Bye ED (letsrecover.co.uk/bye-ed-course), extreme hunger and Danie's experience eating 8000+ calories in recovery, and what to do when your treatment professionals fear the same thing as your eating disorder.
Aug 17, 2021 • 28min
Stuck In (Quasi) Recovery
Feeling stuck and demotivated in recovery is a common experience. Why does this happen, how do we get out of the quasi rut, and how do we keep going when we want to quit?
Aug 10, 2021 • 27min
The Fitness Trap
Why do so many people with eating disorder feel tempted to pursue body fitness, and is it really healthy? In today's episode we talk about the dark sides of the fitness industry, and how our perceptions of health is rather skewed.
