Recovery Talk

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

In this week's episode I discuss what to do when others (friends, family and even treatment professionals) don't "get" your way of recovering, and instead unintentionally reinforce the eating disorder. I also discuss handling diet conversations, doubting recovery, how to navigate triggering situations and setting boundaries. 

In this episode I discuss exposure therapy in the context of eating disorder recovery: what it is, and why it is so important. I also answer a listener question about what to do when people around you don't 'get' your way of recovering and/or reinforce the eating disorder.