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
Mentioned books
Mar 21, 2023 • 22min
The Honeymoon Phase Of Recovery
Previously I've discussed the honeymoon phase of an eating disorder. In this episode, I discuss the honeymoon phase of recovery - what it is, why it happens, and how to move forward once it ends. I also answer a listener question about experiencing extreme hunger when only 'mildly' restricting.
Mar 15, 2023 • 31min
Embracing/Accepting Change
In this week's episode I share my thoughts on change, growth and embracing the journey of it all. I discuss the "End Of History Illusion", and why you might wrongly underestimate your own abilities to change. I also answer a listener question about bladder weakness in eating disorders.
Feb 28, 2023 • 29min
Overwhelm/Indecisiveness Around Food & Grocery Shopping
In this week's episode I discuss the ''deer in headlights'' phenomena many people in eating disorder recovery experience when it comes to picking what to eat, e.g when grocery shopping. I explain how food scarcity- and perfectionism may be the underlying theme, and offer some strategies to help conquer this. I also answer a question about recovery books.
Feb 21, 2023 • 41min
The Adapted To Flee Famine Hypothesis
In this episode I discuss "Adapted to Flee Famine: Adding an Evolutionary Perspective on Anorexia Nervosa" (Guisinger, 2003), which argues that scientific evidence points towards Anorexia being an evolutionary response to famine. I go through key points of this fascinating paper, and what it may mean for your recovery.
Feb 16, 2023 • 50min
Autism & Eating Disorders (W/ Fiona Hollings)
This week I am joined by Fiona Hollings to discuss the co-occurence of autism and eating disorders. We discuss what unique strengths and challenges autistic people in eating disorder recovery face; how to differentiate the ED from autism; stereotypes about autism; and much more!
You can find Fiona at Instagram: @finding_fi_ & Youtube: Fi’s Fight Back. PEACE pathway: peacepathway.org
Feb 7, 2023 • 28min
Intuitive Eating VS Intuitive Restriction
Is it intuitive eating, or simply "intuitive restriction"? In this week's episode I discuss the common restrictive traps people in eating disorder recovery fall into when pursuing intuitive eating, and how to avoid them.
Jan 25, 2023 • 31min
Recovery Perfectionism, Doubt & Procrastination
In this episode I discuss the myth of the 'perfect' recovery, and how endlessly seeking out information or waiting for the 'perfect' moment can be a form of procrastination. I also discuss doubting recovery, and the importance of doing it anyway.
Jan 17, 2023 • 32min
Overshot
In this episode I discuss weight overshot in eating disorder recovery: what it is, and why it happens. I also discuss target weights, set point weight and debunk some weight myths.
Jan 10, 2023 • 48min
Social Media & The Recovery Community
In this episode I discuss navigating social media as someone with an eating disorder/in recovery from one. I discuss the common pitfalls of social media, the two-edged sword of the online recovery community, and offer some advice on how to navigate social media safely and responsibly.
Dec 22, 2022 • 28min
A Message For The Holidays
Navigating the holiday season can be tricky for those in recovery from eating disorders. The discussion highlights common challenges during festive gatherings and how to turn them into growth opportunities. Strategies like setting boundaries and embracing discomfort are explored. A listener's question about extreme hunger adds depth to the conversation, offering insights into coping mechanisms. This chat is both uplifting and practical, making it a valuable listen for anyone facing holiday-related struggles.
