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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Dec 26, 2023 • 26min
Recovery Fatigue
In this week's episode I discuss recovery fatigue, and why energy levels sometimes (temporarily) drop once you increase rest and intake after a period of energetic deficit.
Nov 28, 2023 • 35min
Filling Up On Vegetables (Or Not Craving Them At All)
In this week's episode I'm discussing 'The Broccoli Trap': excessively filling up on vegetables to the point where it creates more troubles than good. I also discuss not craving vegetables at all, and why this is common in recovery.
Nov 21, 2023 • 29min
Frugality & Guilt Spending Money On Food & Self
In this episode I'm discussing frugality and eating disorders, and the extreme guilt that may show up when spending money on food, clothes and other items for yourself. I also discuss hoarding and moral/ethical rigidity. Link to article mentioned: https://letsrecover.substack.com/p/ethical-orthorexia-veganism-and-moral
Nov 7, 2023 • 21min
Social Eating
In this week's episode we're discussing anxiety around eating in social situations, and the key to beating this fear.
Oct 31, 2023 • 30min
Bone Density Loss (Osteopenia & Osteoporosis)
In this week's episode I'm discussing bone density and eating disorders. I explain Osteopenia VS Osteoporosis, Hypothalamic Hypogonadism, treatment, common medical misunderstandings, and myths.
Oct 24, 2023 • 41min
Recovery In Midlife (Ft. Michelle Viña-Baltsas)
In this week's episode I am joined by coach Michelle Viña-Baltsas to discuss recovering later in life. We also discuss ageism, age positivity, and the importance of self-compassion.
Michelle's Instagram: @michellevinabaltsas_coach
Michelle's website: michellevinabaltsas.com
Oct 10, 2023 • 29min
Eating-Induced Hunger
Why do I get more hungry the more I eat, and how come restriction makes me less hungry? In this episode I discuss what I like to refer as 'eating-induced hunger', which is a common experience in eating disorders and recovery. I also answer a listener question around feeling obsessive and concerned with what your family members are eating.
Oct 3, 2023 • 44min
Fear Of Doing Recovery Wrong
Welcome to Season 2 of Recovery Talk! In today's episode we talk about the fear of doing recovery 'wrong' - and what is often really underlying this fear.
Jul 5, 2023 • 7min
Announcement: Recovery Talk Is Taking A Short Season Break
Recovery Talk is taking a short season break, and will be back August/September this year. Meanwhile, see the below for more:
Substack: letsrecover.substack.com
Website (for coaching): letsrecover.co.uk
Jun 13, 2023 • 30min
My Thoughts On "Mindful Eating"
In this episode I am sharing my thoughts on "mindful eating" in eating disorder recovery. I am also answering a listener question about what to do when your dietician prescribe a low-calorie meal plan in recovery.
