Recovery Talk
Amalie Lee (MSc, GMBPsS)
Welcome to Recovery Talk – a podcast that cuts through the noise around 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. You’re not alone—and yes, full recovery is possible for you too. Join me for honest, practical, science-backed insights and support on your journey. (Disclaimer: not medical advice or a substitute for treatment.)
Episodes
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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.
Aug 6, 2021 • 29min
Triggered
Recovering in a world that often reinforces disordered behaviors can be challenging. In today's episode we talk about self-protection and self-responsibility, recognizing when we are activated, the importance of boundaries, seeing the world through eating disorder tinted glasses and why expecting the world to cater to our triggers isn't realistic.
Aug 6, 2021 • 3min
Welcome To Recovery Talk
Welcome to Recovery Talk the podcast! A quick disclaimer and welcome message to new listeners.
