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Jan 14, 2024 • 47min

Adverse Life Experiences and Eating, ’All Foods Fit’ v ’Abstinence’ Models and the Importance of a Nuanced Approach in Nutrition, with Dr. David Wiss

Today I’m talking to Dr. David Wiss who became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in 2013 and founded Nutrition in Recovery, a group practice of RDNs specializing in treating eating disorders as well as substance use. He earned his Ph.D. in Public Health with a minor in Health Psychology from UCLA by investigating links between adverse childhood experiences and mental health outcomes among socially disadvantaged men. Dr. Wiss's newest venture is his app called Wise Mind Nutrition. Wise Mind Nutrition delivers educational content using nutrition and lifestyle medicine to improve mental health outcomes. In the episode today, Dr. Wiss explores how adverse life experiences can impact your eating. He dives into his own approaches in treating clients with eating disorders and disordered eating, very much supporting each client as an individual and appreciating a nuanced approach. Dr. Wiss talks ‘all foods fit’ versus the abstinence model, noting how each model is imperfect but brings valuable thinking and tools. He reflects on how it is important to consider an individual’s needs, taking into consideration their personality type, genetics, addiction history and other mental health when addressing nutrition. Dr. Wiss then talks about his app – Wise Mind Nutrition. This is an app that can be used by people in eating disorder recovery but also the wider population. He emphasises relationship with food and getting away from tracking metrics that can be unhelpful, whilst empowering individuals to explore their own food relationship, rather than take on any fixed advice. This is an episode packed full of goodness and inspiration. I hope that you enjoy it.   To find out more about Dr. David Wiss and the Wise Mind Nutrition App: Instagram: @drdavidwiss @wisemindnutrition Website: www.wisemindnutrition.com   This week's sponsor:- Conquering Bulimia https://www.conqueringbulimia.com/   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html   Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html  20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN   Body Image Training for Professionals   https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html
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Jan 10, 2024 • 45min

Psychological and Mindset Shifts in Recovery (Part 3): Dealing with Thoughts

Although eating disorder recovery requires behaviour change and a focus on food, it also requires psychological and mindset work. If this part of recovery is not addressed, you are at risk of being stuck in a quasi-recovered place or simply thinking that 'recovery doesn't work for me'. This is part three on all things psychology and mindset in eating disorder recovery. I talk about dealing with your thoughts in a healthy way, exploring mindfulness, Socratic questioning and dealing with core beliefs. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor:- Conquering Bulimia https://www.conqueringbulimia.com/   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html   Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html  20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN   Body Image Training for Professionals   https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html
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Jan 6, 2024 • 31min

My Journey from Pain to Purpose and Hitting ONE MILLION DOWNLOADS!!

In this episode, I share my journey from deep pain to finding purpose, from the depths of bulimia, to leading an aligned and peaceful life today. This is also a celebration of one million downloads of The Eating Disorder Therapist Podcast! Thank you everyone who listens and for all your support. And thank you to all my amazing guests! I hope that you enjoy the episode and take some inspiration for your own recovery road.   This week's sponsor:- Conquering Bulimia https://www.conqueringbulimia.com/   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html   Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html  20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN   Body Image Training for Professionals   https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html    20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN
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Jan 3, 2024 • 33min

7 Ways to Create Eating Disorder Recovery Goals in 2024

In this episode, I share my 7 tips to support you in making eating disorder recovery goals in 2024. Of course, you don't have to set goals just because it's the New Year, as recovery is an ongoing process and you can absolutely be inspired for change at any point. But for those of you who are seeking to prioritise change around eating and body image in 2024, this one is for you. I hope that you enjoy it! This week’s sponsor:- Ciandra's Recover to Flourish Podcast and Coaching:   Website: https://flourishwithciandra.com/ Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/recover-to-flourish-eating-disorder-recovery-podcast/id1636188619 Coaching support:  Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply to work with Ciandra 1:1 to recover from your eating disorder while improving your relationship with food and exercise, head to: https://rb.gy/o3i6t     Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html   Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html  20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN  
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Dec 30, 2023 • 52min

Psychological and Mindset Shifts in Recovery (Part 2): Focusing on Emotions

Although eating disorder recovery requires behaviour change and a focus on food, it also requires psychological and mindset work. If this part of recovery is not addressed, you are at risk of being stuck in a quasi-recovered place or simply thinking that 'recovery doesn't work for me'. This is part two of what was going to be a two-part series (but may become three or four!) on all things psychology and mindset in eating disorder recovery. I talk about early life, emotional coping, emotional intelligence and learning to process emotions in a healthy way. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week’s sponsor:- Tracy Brown and associates  www.tracybrownrd.com/get-started    Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html   Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html  20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html  20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN
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Dec 27, 2023 • 47min

Psychological and Mindset Shifts in Eating Disorder Recovery (Part 1)

Although eating disorder recovery requires behaviour change and a focus on food, it also requires psychological and mindset work. If this part of recovery is not addressed, you are at risk of being stuck in a quasi-recovered place or simply thinking that 'recovery doesn't work for me'. This is part one of a two-part series on all things psychology and mindset in eating disorder recovery. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week’s sponsor:- Tracy Brown and associates  www.tracybrownrd.com/get-started    Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html   Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html  20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN
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Dec 23, 2023 • 51min

Shifting Your Negative Self-Talk with Katie Horwitch

Today I’m talking to Katie Horwitch. Katie is a writer, speaker, mindset coach, and women’s empowerment activist. She is the founder of WANT: Women Against Negative Talk, a platform that gives women tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to move forward in their lives fearlessly, by shifting their negative self-talk patterns. She is also the host of WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast (currently in its eighth year). Katie’s new book- Want Your Self, Katie offers a new approach to help you shift your negative self-talk patterns in a real, lasting way that goes beyond just “speaking nicely to yourself.” Because self-talk isn’t positive or negative it’s the story you are telling yourself, so you have to start there.  This wise, compassionate, and pragmatic guide, filled with Katie’s own personal stories and journey, distills the concept of “self-talk” down to its core. The book provides a fresh and much-needed perspective on not only how to shift your negative self-talk at the deepest levels, but how to make that shift last in the face of real life. In the episode today, we’re going to explore Katie’s personal journey which led her to this passion towards ‘women against negative self-talk’ and understand what inspired her to support others through creating her incredible resources, podcast and book. Katie discusses the difference between self-like versus self-love; things to do when you’re in an overwhelm storm and how we can truly change our negative talk to find a more compassionate, supportive and motivating inner voice. I know that so many of you struggle with negative self-talk and this episode is going to inspire you with lots of wisdom, skills and strategies to shift this. I hope that you enjoy it.   To find out more about Katie: - Website: https://www.katiehorwitch.com/ Instagram: @katiehorwitch Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Want-Your-Self-Self-Talk-Strength/dp/1649630743   This week’s sponsor:- Tracy Brown and associates  www.tracybrownrd.com/get-started    Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html   Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html  20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN  
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Dec 20, 2023 • 11min

Wellness Talk, Other People’s Eating and Being Force Fed Quality Street at Christmas

A Bite Size episode exploring eating triggers around Christmas. 1. When other people talk about Intermittent Fasting and their Zoe plan. 2. People not eating for hours on end, when you're trying to do recovery. 3. Being offered endless food and snacks; how to deal with this. I hope that you find it helpful!   This week’s sponsor:- Tracy Brown and associates  www.tracybrownrd.com/get-started    Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html   Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html  20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN    
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Dec 16, 2023 • 50min

Sleighing in Your Own Recovery Lane at Christmas (Full of Beans Podcast Conversation - Hannah Hickinbotham and Harriet Frew)

Today I’m sharing a podcast episode that I guested on - Hannah Hickinbotham’s Full of Beans Podcast, in 2022. It’s a deep dive into staying in your own eating disorder recovery lane at Christmas. It’s a fantastic episode that explores social events, managing food, communication, guilt, supporting loved ones and more. I hope that you enjoy it and do go and check out The Full of Beans Eating Disorder Support Podcast if you are not already aware of it.  Link in the show notes.   The Full of Beans Podcast https://www.fullofbeansed.co.uk/podcast   This week’s sponsor:- Tracy Brown and associates  www.tracybrownrd.com/get-started    Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html   Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html  20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN      
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Dec 14, 2023 • 16min

BONUS EPISODE! Staying in the Recovery Lane When you are Sick in Eating Disorder Recovery

A Bite Size episode. I have had a flurry of requests this week around dealing with illness (flu, colds, coughs etc) and eating disorder recovery. If you’re in recovery and then you get sick, you might have lost your sense of taste and smell. You might have lost your appetite or feel that you should have lost your appetite. Dealing with symptoms of cold/flu might make sticking to your meal plan even harder. The eating disorder might want to capitalise on the opportunity not to eat. This can conjure up lots of eating disorders thoughts and heaps of guilt and shame. You may have used past illness/sick periods as a ‘valid’ excuse not to eat and to focus on weight loss. In this episode, I explore how to stay in your recovery lane when dealing with illness. I hope that you find it helpful.   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html   Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html

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