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Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp58: Unconditional permission to eat and that time my cat ate my pizzaIf you're struggling to stop feeling guilty about certain foods and give yourself unconditional permission to eat them then this is the episode for you!
Dr Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and mum of two toddlers. She combines her lived experience of bulimia recovery with professional expertise and training to support her 1-to-1 clients
who feel obsessed with food, hate their body and use increasingly extreme methods to try and control it. At the heart of her practice is a compassionate, person-centred and trauma-informed approach that focuses on the individual not a label.
2025-01-2815 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 56: Art therapy for eating disorder recovery with Dani BelloDani, the founder of Bello Mind and Soul, specializes in Art Therapy and is dedicated to supporting individuals and groups through creative art-making and meditation. Her approach centres on creating therapeutic spaces where participants can process emotions through multimedia
and sensory art, utilizing recycled and natural materials. Dani offers
one-on-one and group sessions, corporate wellness workshops, and specialized community programs to empower participants to manage stress, explore emotions, and work towards their well-being goals in a safe environment.
In this episode be discuss
How Dani’s relationship with food has been impacted by supporting her f...2024-11-0735 minJust Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 55: Traveling in eating disorder recovery with Ciandra BirnbaumIn this episode I'm joined by Ciandra Birnbaum a dedicated eating disorder recovery coach and nutritional advisor, driven by her own journey of overcoming an eating disorder.
We discuss
Ciandra's relationship with food and her body while growing up.
Her experiences of travelling and how it aided her recovery
Potential benefits and challenges of travelling while struggling with an eating disorder and during recovery
Our top tips for maintaining recovery while travelling and when returning home
Connect with Rachel.
D...2024-10-1636 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 54: Is biohacking a good idea in eating disorder recovery? With Anne Richardson
In this episode I speak with Anne Richardson, a Registered Nutritional Therapist who has been practicing for more than ten years and who exclusively works in the field of disordered eating. She shares her experience of anorexia in her teens and path to recovery. Anne now draws from her lived experience to blend her knowledge of nutrition with her CBT skill
In this episode we discuss:
Perfectionism and anorexia
Impact of an eating disorder on your life
Defining yourself as more than a body
Using self-talk as a...2024-10-0153 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 53: Weight stigma in treatment for individuals with "atypical" anorexia nervosaThis episode was recorded in January 2023! I’m joined by Kelsey Gilbert a fifth-year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology. Her dissertation focused on the impact of weight stigma in eating disorder treatment for individuals with "atypical" anorexia nervosa. One of Kelsey's aims in her clinical work and research is to amplify the voices of clients silenced by weight stigma and enhance healthcare professionals' understanding of "atypical" anorexia as a significant eating disorder deserving of treatment.
In this episode we discuss:
Weight stigma
Atypical anorexia
Difference between anorexia and atypical anorexia
Advi...2024-09-1745 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 52: 5 common hang ups in eating disorder recovery with Meg McCabeMeg Mccabe is a coach, educator, writer and mental health advocate and recovered ED warrior obsessed with podcasts, dancing and stand-up comedy. She’s the proud creator of Baby Got Back Recovery, a coaching and recovery blog that has touched thousands. Meg is also the host of the Full and Thriving Podcast which is designed to support your recovery while helping you re-discover your radiant life outside of your eating disorder.
In this episode we discuss:
The Recovery Collective and group support for eating disorder recovery
Meg’s experience as a teen in the modelling industry
Honou...2023-02-0855 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 51: Healthy eating, wellness culture and orthorexia with sports dietician Renee McGregorSHOW NOTES
Renee McGregor is a leading Sports and Eating disorder specialist dietitian with 20 years of experience working in clinical and performance nutrition. She is the founder of Team Renee McGregor, where she leads a team of practitioners within a clinic environment, specialising in supporting individuals and athletes of all levels and ages, coaches and sports science teams to provide nutritional strategies to enhance sports performance and manage eating disorders. When not inspiring others with her incredible work, Renee can be found running the mountains and chasing the trails, most likely training for a crazy ultra-marathon!
2023-01-3153 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 50: Identifying and supporting those with eating disorders in school settings - the Eating Disorder ToolkitThis week I am joined by Hope Virgo, Suzanna Samaka and Sharon White; three inspirational women involved in the development and promotion of The Eating Disorder Toolkits for school nurses, educators and carers. In this episode we discuss the Toolkits as well as ...
the latest research on trends in eating disorder development
why there can still be a taboo around eating disorders and what we can do to remove it
empowering society to be able to speak about eating disorders
how school nurses and other staff can have the right conversations around eating disorders
the impact of social...2023-01-1444 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 49: The role of self-worth, perfectionism and comparison in eating disorders with Elle MaceElle Mace is an eating disorder and body dsymorphia therapeutic coach. She supports and guides those struggling with their relationship to food, their body and themselves to help them live a free and fulfilled life.
In this episode we discuss:
Elle’s experience recovering from 17 years of eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia
Using the 'lifeline' activity to understand your eating disorder
The relationship between self-worth and an eating disorder
Perfectionism as a catalyst for food and body image struggles
A trick for getting rid of comparison
Resources
https://eatingdisordertherapist.co...2023-01-0440 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 48: The reality of going through a relapse with Hannah HickinbothamHannah Hickinbotham is the host of the Full of Beans podcast. She uses her personal, clinical, and educational experience to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with eating disorders. In this episode she shares her current experience of a relapse.
In this episode we discuss
Growing up in a family that diets and being modelled an unhealthy relationship with food
Feeling like a failure in recovery
Feeling stuck in relapse
How eating disorders behaviours can escalate
Acceptance as key in recovery
Hierarchy of eating disorders with regards to praise and a fatphobic society
Dealing with c...2022-11-131h 04
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 47: Cultivating confidence to share your story with author Carly NewbergCarly is an Author, Substitute Teacher, and Freelancer specializing in writing, editing, and marketing. As an adolescent, Carly struggled with an eating disorder (Anorexia, Bulimia, and Exercise Addiction) which has contributed to her passion for mental health and overall wellbeing. Carly has been recovered five years and recently worked in a residential treatment facility with those aiming to recover. She gives talks and leads events and workshops throughout Oregon.
In this episode we discuss:
Impact of growing up with food scarcity and being forced to finish your plate as a child
How school sports can spiral i...2022-11-0654 min
Teachers Changing TeachingAdd Another ModeIn today's episode Natalie, Rachel, and Jamie talk about adding another mode to projects with students.2022-10-2727 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 46: Eating Disorder and Alcoholism: Renae Saager's personal and professional experienceRenae Saager is certified health & life coach and emotional eating expert who teaches women around the world how to start living a powerful, authentic life free from food and weight obsession. Tapping into her own unique journey with disordered eating and alcoholism, Renae supports her clients through the process of rewiring their brain with her no-BS approach. Through this serious work, Renae is able to help clients challenge their mindset and begin healing, using her own sense of humour and unparalleled perspective. Undoing the crazy you feel around food is Renae's specialty, the confidence and clarity gained is the...2022-10-1749 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 45: Irritable Bowel Syndrome and gut directed hypnotherapy with 'Tummy Whisperer' Helen BrookesHelen Brooks is an award-winning Clinical Hypnotherapist and IBS Transformation Coach with a Degree in Applied Psychology. She specialises in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome through an evidence-based approach combining gut-directed hypnotherapy, psychology and wellness coaching. She hosts the podcast ‘Let's Talk IBS with the Tummy Whisperer’ and lives in Brighton with her family and dog Woody. Her mission is to raise awareness of gut directed hypnotherapy and transform the world one tummy at a time.
We discuss:
What are the signs and symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
What is going on in someone's body when...2022-10-0946 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 44: ADHD and eating disorders with psychotherapist Ash SeruyaAsh Seruya is a psychotherapist, artist, and storyteller. They are passionate about fat positivity, Health at Every Size, trauma-informed eating disorder treatment, weight stigma, social justice, ADHD treatment, harm reduction, and the messy, complex reality that is being in a human in this world.
In this episode we discuss:
What are the signs or symptoms of ADHD?
How is ADHD typically treated/managed and the impact this has on disordered eating
What a weight inclusive approach to ED recovery would look like for someone with ADHD
Helpful questions to ask when looking for a therapist
The us...2022-09-2849 minJust Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryAnnouncement: Pay What You Want WednesdayIt's kind of what it says on the tin. For a limited time I am offering sessions on a 'pay what you want/can afford' basis. Group Q&A sessions available on 5th and 12th October.
More info: https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/pwyww-group
Or email rachel@rachelevansphd.co.uk
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-evans8/support2022-09-2702 minTeachers Changing TeachingThings You Can't Do In A TabIn a follow-up episode to “Thinkin’ About Part 1,” Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel share their experience of moving away from the use of individual student devices in the classroom. What have they discovered? Focused work, more assignments submitted, easier grading, and the music of rustling papers. Today at school, consider this: What lies have you believed about yourself and your teaching? What are you good at? What are your boundaries? What’s one thing you can assign on paper? 2022-09-2335 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 43: Isolation, restricting and bingeing, Kylie Johnston's eating disorder and recovery storyKylie Johnston is a Psychology student at UBC Okanagan in Canada. She recognised that she had developed an eating disorder in September 2020 and is currently well into her recovery journey. Kylie is a passionate mental health advocate and reached out to me to share her story of recovery to help and inspire others.
In this episode we discuss:
Factors that led to the development of an eating disorder, including becoming vegetarian, life changes, the Covid-19 pandemic and isolation
Changes in thinking style and unhelpful thought patterns that are common during an eating disorder
Th...2022-08-2455 minTeachers Changing TeachingTeachers Asking Teachers Part 4In today’s episode, the tables are turned as Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel ask upcoming teachers Val and Eden what excites them about teaching, what intimidates them most, what the purpose of school is, and what their personal teaching philosophy is. Val shares her thinking around classroom management, and Eden encourages teachers not to limit students’ interests based on teacher expectations. The conversation is a refreshing call to remind all educators what the whole purpose of education is. When there are a million other voices telling you what to care about in your classroom, we invite you to list...2022-08-0330 minTeachers Changing TeachingThinking About ChromeBooks in The ClassroomIn today’s episode, Jamie asks Rachel and Natalie to identify something that she keeps “thinking about” as they teach. Rachel discusses her feelings about technology, specifically ChromeBooks, in the classroom.2022-06-2727 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 42: What is positive body image, body acceptance & body neutrality? With therapist Sophie KillipSophie Killip is a Therapist and Coach who specialises in eating disorder recovery and body image healing. She completed her master's degree in the US and lived there for several years during her early 20s before returning home to England. She currently works in private practice, a university counselling service, and an inpatient treatment centre for young people who are recovering from anorexia.
In this episode we discuss:
Sophie’s relationship with her body and food throughout her life.
Factors that impact body image for teenagers and young adults.
The normalisation of diet culture in our so...2022-06-2345 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 41: Disengaging from diet culture and problematic social media posts with Hannah Cartwright (AfN)Hannah Cartwright is a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) certified with the Association for Nutrition, UK. She has a Masters degree in Human Nutrition, Bachelor degree in Psychology, and has completed accredited nutritional counselling courses in Disordered Eating and Body Image. She works with clients on a 1:1 basis to improve their relationship with food, overcome disordered eating thoughts and behaviours and find food freedom. She also gives talks in schools on body image, social media and diet culture.
In this episode we discuss:
Hannah's experience of anorexia and the contributing factors including anxiety about moving schools, getting...2022-05-2952 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 40: "My eating disorder made me a different person". Rannveig Sigurðardóttir's recovery journeyIn this episode I am joined by Rannveig Sigurðardóttir a lawyer, author and mother from Iceland who has recovered from an eating disorder and wants to share her story to reduce the shame.
We discuss:
- Using food for comfort
- The fear of gaining weight
- How eating disorders can make you feel like an addict
- Finding healthy coping mechanisms
- The journey of recovery
- Weight changes with pregnancy
- The power of hearing similar stories of recovery...2022-05-1146 minTeachers Changing TeachingTeachers Asking Teachers Part 3In today’s episode, the tables are turned as Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel ask upcoming teachers Val and Eden what excites them about teaching, what intimidates them most, what the purpose of school is, and what their personal teaching philosophy is. Val shares her thinking around classroom management, and Eden encourages teachers not to limit students’ interests based on teacher expectations. The conversation is a refreshing call to remind all educators what the whole purpose of education is. When there are a million other voices telling you what to care about in your classroom, we invite you to list...2022-05-0432 minTeachers Changing TeachingTeachers Asking Teachers Part 2In today’s episode, Val Harder and Eden Hinton, preservice teachers and undergraduate students who are completing their teaching degrees, ask Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel their pressing questions as they consider setting up their own classrooms for the first time. The teachers discuss classroom management, grading, and the “why” behind teaching. They go on to talk about maintaining a work-life balance, engaging students in reading, and cultivating classroom culture. Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel share what keeps them in the classroom when there are so many challenges in the teaching profession. Today at school, consider this: What can you...2022-04-2030 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 38: Understanding an eating disorder and recovery tools with Rachelle HeinemannIn this episode I am joined by Rachelle Heinemann a licensed mental health counsellor based in NYC and Brooklyn. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and emotional eating as well as exercise addiction and body image struggles. She also works extensively with those challenged by depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and career stress. In addition to her practice, Rachelle has taught courses in eating disorders and body image at undergraduate programs and high schools. She is the host of the podcast Understanding Disordered Eating.
We discuss:
Eating disorders as protection
Finding the root cause of...2022-04-1835 minTeachers Changing TeachingTeachers Asking Teachers Part 1In today’s episode, Val Harder and Eden Hinton, preservice teachers and undergraduate students who are completing their teaching degrees, ask Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel their pressing questions as they consider setting up their own classrooms for the first time. The teachers discuss classroom management, grading, and the “why” behind teaching. They go on to talk about maintaining a work-life balance, engaging students in reading, and cultivating classroom culture. Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel share what keeps them in the classroom when there are so many challenges in the teaching profession. Today at school, consider this: What can you...2022-04-1331 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 37: Intuitive eating and redefining health with registered nurse Victoria YatesIn this episode we discuss:
Journey to intuitive eating
When does healthy eating go too far
Red flags for disordered eating
What is intuitive eating
Intuitive eating with kids
Redefining what healthy means
Breaking out of the calorie counting mindset
3 phases of starting intuitive eating
Choosing foods that satisfy
Recovery resources.
Listen to me discussing bulimia and recovery on 'The redefining health podcast' https://www.victoria-yates.com/blog/overcoming-bulimia-with-rachel-evans
Connect with Rachel.
Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings t...2022-03-1754 minTeachers Changing TeachingAnalysis of “The Mower” by Philip LarkinIn today’s episode, Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel analyze “The Mower” by Philip Larkin. The conversation starts by Natalie asking, “What do you notice?” The poem then leads to discussions about grief, nature, punctuation, imagery, and kindness. Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel also consider the best way to follow-up close readings and analysis in the classroom. In this impromptu analysis, the hope is that you would be inspired to tackle poetry with your students or on your own. Today at school, consider this: Read a poem. What do you notice? 2022-03-0930 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 36: The difference between a diet and health mindset with Dr. Lara ZibarrasIn this episode, I speak to Dr. Lara Zibarras, a psychologist and food freedom coach.
We discuss:
The secret life of someone with an eating disorder
Using food to cope with emotions
Connection as a key in recovery
Orthorexia and wellness culture
Difference between a dieting mindset vs a health mindset
The cost of food rules on our body and lifestyle
Decoupling health and body size
Restriction as the fuel for food obsession
Eating disorder recovery resources.
Maintenance Phase Podcast: https://maintenancephase.buzzsprout.com/1411126/9551555-is-being-fat-bad-for-you
Free ebook: https://e...2022-02-2048 minTeachers Changing TeachingApproachable PoetryIn this very special episode, the Teachers Changing Teaching producer, Russ, makes a guest appearance! In the English World, there is often a sense of mystery, elusiveness, and aloofness surrounding poetry. Russ shares about an experience he had writing poetry in class. This leads to a conversation about the perceptions of poetry in school. Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel share about their own hesitations surrounding poetry and the poets that helped them move through those hang-ups. Today at school, consider this: What are your assumptions and fears around poetry? How can you...2022-02-1132 minJust Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 35: Creating a meaningFULL life after an eating disorder with author and counselor Alli Spotts-De LazzerThis week I am speaking to Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, author of MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, and Body Image Issues. She has so much wisdom to share from her own experience of dieting and eating disorder recovery and work as a Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist.
We discuss:
Body expectations and how we relate to our body from a young age
Challenging and acknowledging our inner dialogue
Becoming free from an eating disorder
Alli’s book MeaningFULL and her mental health advocacy work
A quick reminder that BMI is not an accurate mea...2022-02-1053 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 34: How to find the right private therapist for eating disorder recoveryBite-sized episode sharing a few things to think about if you're looking for a private therapist to help support your recovery from an eating disorder.
Websites for the UK
https://booking.eating-disorders.org.uk/counsellors/search
https://helpfinder.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling
Connect with Rachel.
Dr Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop re...2022-02-0112 minTeachers Changing TeachingHonoring Curiosity Based on our previous conversation about frontloading (Episode 9 - “Frontloading”), Rachel follows students’ curiosity while introducing Romeo and Juliet. Her students came up with a list of intriguing and eclectic questions. The question today: So now what? In an on-the-spot lesson planning session, Jamie and Natalie share ideas for how to use students’ questions in instruction. Along the way, they discuss the importance of having students categorize and of honoring students’ curiosity. Today at school, consider this: How can you foster students’ curiosity? How can you use students’...2022-01-2630 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 33: Why embodiment is important for eating disorder recovery with dietician Ariana Rodriguez
In this episode I speak to Ariana Rodriguez, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and Registered Yoga Teacher from Embody Health London.
We discuss:
How dietitians help people with eating disorder recovery
What does full recovery mean
What is quasi recovery and how to move beyond it
Using yoga as a powerful tool for recovery
What is embodiment and how you can begin to achieve it
The three pillars for recovery
The Thrive Programme and how it can support you in moving from quasi- to full-recovery
Redefining your identity in recovery
R...2022-01-1747 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 32: Why fitness is for everyone regardless of body size with dance instructor Becky ScottIn this episode, I speak to Becky Scott a dance instructor at Missfits Workout. She’s more about building confidence than muscle, more about losing inhibitions than inches! Becky’s approach offers a great introduction to dance based group fitness for those who don’t feel ‘at home’ in the gym - with a plus size instructor who has designed routines with plus size bodies in mind.
We discuss:
Getting stuck in the diet cycle and finding a way out
Fat liberation and Health at Every Size
Being a plus-size fitness instructor
Fitness professionals and triggering body commen...2022-01-1440 minTeachers Changing TeachingBooks That InspireWhat’s the easiest thing for three English teachers to talk about? Books. In today’s episode, Rachel asked what everyone has been reading, what’s been inspiring, and what types of readers we are. As those who want to encourage students to find their own reading identity, the three women discussed how they help students think about these items as well. Today at School: Make a list of books that inspire you. Read those.2022-01-1336 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 31: Chakras, crystals and rituals in recovery with Olivia HernandezIn this episode, I speak to Olivia Hernandez a singer, artist and life coach who guides others to enjoy the ride of weirdness and healing that comes from Speaking Your TRUTH, by taking Bold action, embracing the beautiful journey of healing and embodying the Badass within.
I'm so excited to share this episode with you because some of the topics we speak about are different from traditional approaches to eating disorder recovery that you have probably come across before. While there might not be direct evidence for the effectiveness of the approaches we discuss, I believe that...2022-01-0559 minTeachers Changing TeachingTape MomentsWe’ve all been there: the moment where you realize you’re overcomplicating what should be simple. Too often in teaching, we spend so much time in the planning process that we actually end up doing most of the learning for our students. In today’s episode, Natalie explains what a “tape moment is,” Rachel gives an example of a tape moment that occurred recently, and Jamie discusses the philosophical reasons for why teachers desire so much control in the classroom.Today at school, consider this: what would it look like if I really “went for it” with my cla...2021-12-2831 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryMini-series (4): How to support someone with an eating disorder at Christmas time.A realistic and optimistic look at how you can support a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating over the festive season.
For personalised support book a 'Coping at Christmas' 90 minute pick-my-brains session. Suitable for those struggling with an eating disorder as well as friends/family members. Now £100 off with the code XMAS2021. Limited spaces available. Book via http://bit.ly/RachelEvansSchedule or email rachel@rachelevansphd.co.uk
Connect with Rachel. Dr Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic sk...2021-12-1831 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryMini-series (3): Navigating diet talk and comments about your body over ChristmasIt's probably going to happen more than once that someone says something about food or bodies that puts you on edge or triggers you. In this episode we explore how you can think differently about these situations and what steps you can take to not let them derail you.
Book a 1-1 Coping at Christmas 'pick-my-brains'- session. £100 off with the code XMAS2021 http://bit.ly/RachelEvansSchedule
Connect with Rachel. Dr Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience f...2021-12-1619 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryMini-series (2): 7 ways to cope with an eating disorder at ChristmasNumber 1 - All the basics of recovery still apply! I recommend listening to episode 2 of this podcast as a reminder of how/why our body needs fuel & listening to the mini-training series from June.
We're covering 6 more ways to cope within this episode.
For personalised support book a 'Coping at Christmas' 90 minute pick-my-brains session. Now £100 off with the code XMAS2021. Limited spaces available. Book via http://bit.ly/RachelEvansSchedule or email rachel@rachelevansphd.co.uk
Connect with Rachel. Dr Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She br...2021-12-1432 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryMini-series (1): Reminders & coping with an eating disorder at christmas timeIf you're already starting to worry that "OMG it's Christmas. All that food and the family meet-ups! I won't be able to cope" then this episode is for you. Dr Rachel Evans helps you to put things into perspective and shares 3 actionable ways that you can manage and recovery from an eating disorder over Christmas time.
Book a 1-1 Coping at Christmas 'pick-my-brains'- session.
£100 off with the code XMAS2021
http://bit.ly/RachelEvansSchedule
Connect with Rachel.
Dr Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings to...2021-12-0518 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 30: Cultivating confidence and the importance of intentional self-talk with Sheridan LeatherberryTrigger warning: this episode mentions suicide.
In this episode, I speak to Sheridan Leatherberry, a Master certified self-love and confidence coach who helps women to get out of their own heads, take action and get results in their life.
We discuss
How find balance with movement and not burn out
Finding your “why” to stay motivated and consistent
Moving your body to improve mental health and feel good
Letting go of outside noise to cultivate confidence and lock in on yourself
Using intentional self-talk to create the results you want in your life
Making shifts...2021-11-2755 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 29: I don't have time for therapy but I need help!Bite-sized episode for those of you who have recognised how much an eating disorder, or difficulties with food/exercise/body image are impacting your life, but you're feeling too busy and don't have time for weekly therapy sessions.
*NEW* 4 keys to stop binge eating workshop
A 75-minute pre-recorded workshop for ambitious women ready to reclaim their time and energy back from food so that they can achieve more with less effort! BONUS Q&A on 22nd November.
Sign-up here: https://www.victoriaevansofficial.com/4keysworkshop
Connect with Rachel.
2021-11-1811 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 28: Eating disorders and disabilities with Sophia PurcellSophia Purcell has suffered with anorexia nervosa since her late teens, but wasn’t officially diagnosed until the summer of 2017, more than a decade into the eating disorder. She also has a mild form of Cerebral Palsy, a congenital condition that affects movement, coordination, balance and muscle strength, flexibility and tone.
At present, there’s not much research into the relationship between eating disorders and disabilities. As someone with first-hand experience of both, she wants to do whatever she can to raise awareness, encourage others to seek support, and hopefully make treatment more inclusive and accessible.
2021-11-0852 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 27: Closing the gap between knowing what to do and doing it.In this bite-sized episode Dr Rachel Evans answers a listeners question about closing the gap between knowing what to do for recovery and then actually following through and doing it, with the example of eating regularly.
We start with a very brief overview of health behaviour change research and the knowledge-behaviour gap, which Rachel studied for her PhD, before moving onto what you can do at an individual level to help yourself make positive changes to your behaviour.
If you have a question to be answered in a future episode then please email rachel@rachelevansphd.co...2021-11-0320 minJust Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 26: Eating disorders in fiction literature and therapy animals with author Molly FennigIn this episode I talk to Molly Fennig, a clinical psychologist in training at the Minnesota Center for Eating Disorder Research and author of the young adult novel 'Starvation'. Her second novel tells the story of a Wes, a 16 year old struggling with bulimia and anorexia.
In this episode we speak about-
- Her specialisation in mental illness writing and an insight into her book.
- The comorbidity between eating disorders and anxiety and why anxiety may be considered easier to treat despite them being linked.
- Recognising triggers in loved...2021-10-2555 min
Weighing In On Happy with Victoria Evans OfficialRecovering From Bulimia - 093 - Psychologist Dr. Rachel EvansToday on the podcast I have Dr. Rachel Evans who is a chartered psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist who specializes in eating disorder recovery. Having suffered from orthorexia and bulimia herself, Rachel understands the sensitive nature of the conditions first hand and draws on her personal experience, therapeutic skills and academic knowledge to help clients.
Today Rachel and I discuss:
Criteria to be diagnosed as bulimic
Why someone is bulimic
What the recovery process looks like
How intuitive eating fits in with recovery
Actions step to overcoming bulimia
Plus so much more!
You won't wan...2021-10-2151 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 26: Using your influence for good with Divethru founder Sophie GrayIn this episode I speak to Sophie Gray, the founder on DiveThru a mental wellness company that helps you DiveThru what you go thru. I have followed Sophie for over 6 years on social media and find her openness and honesty very inspirational.
In this episode we speak about
- Sophie's journey to becoming a fitness influencer, gaining a large social media following and being an entrepreneur.
- Her decision to delete her online content and stop selling fitness programmes, starting fresh and how it felt to lose followers.
- Unrealistic expectations of...2021-10-0550 minTeachers Changing TeachingExploring the answer to “When Do I Use Essays, Short Answer, Or Multiple Choice In Assessment?”The Answer to: In today’s episode, Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel tackle the dreaded topic of assessment. Specifically, they wonder which form of assessment to use and how to philosophically align them with instruction. The conversation also quickly turned to a larger discussion about what our teaching and learning is helping us to understand about our students and if that translates to our assessments. The three also discuss the challenges with each form of assessment and how certain types of assessment seem inherently more merit-worthy in the ELA discipline.Today at school, consider this: What type of...2021-09-2730 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 24: Radical self-love and intuitive eating with Victoria EvansIn this episode I speak to Victoria Evans who overcame challenges related to eating disorders, mental health, extreme dieting, and over exercising and is now a successful intuitive eating coach. She is disrupting the wellness industry through her fundamentally science-based approach and helps countless women heal their relationship with food by optimizing their mindset for happier and healthier lifestyles.
We discuss
- Victoria's struggle with mental health, extreme dieting and over-exercise
- How she found intuitive eating and how it can help us to achieve our potential
- Practical steps and a...2021-09-2654 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 23: Flow with Chlo on how to get your period backFlow with Chlo is a Dynamic Eating Psychology Coach and Therapeutic Nutrition Counsellor who specialises in helping clients learn how to receive nourishment, honour one's appetite, get their period back, develop a healthy relationship with exercise and reclaim their life outside of dieting. Chloe's own experience has led her to learn more to help others understand their body and the role of food in metabolic health and a regular menstrual cycle.
In this episode we discuss
· The taboo of speaking about periods
- The importance of periods for your overall physical and mental heal...2021-09-181h 03Teachers Changing TeachingExploring the question “When Do I Use Essays, Short Answer, Or Multiple Choice In Assessment?”In today’s episode, Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel tackle the dreaded topic of assessment. Specifically, they wonder which form of assessment to use and how to philosophically align them with instruction. The conversation also quickly turned to a larger discussion about what our teaching and learning is helping us to understand about our students and if that translates to our assessments. The three also discuss the challenges with each form of assessment and how certain types of assessment seem inherently more merit-worthy in the ELA discipline.Today at school, consider this: How is your instruction philosophically al...2021-09-1724 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 22: Recovery is possible, even after 30 years! with Caroline Drummond-SmithTrigger warning: This episode describes eating disorder thoughts and behaviours, including mention of specific foods. I think these are fairly stereotypical of someone suffering with anorexia and I would like to keep the episode as unedited and real as possible, so I decided to keep these descriptions in the episode.
In this episode I speak to Caroline Drummond-Smith, who after suffering from anorexia for 30 years made a full recovery and is now a health coach, who helps others to have a healthier relationship with food. I hope you find this episode relatable and inspirational. We speak about 2021-09-1358 minTeachers Changing TeachingReflections on Starting The 2021 School YearNow that the 2021/2022 year has begun, Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel reflect on their first weeks back. They each share what has been encouraging to them and what brings them joy during these exhausting first days. In the midst of fatigue, they all agree that getting to be with students is the very best thing.Today at school, consider this: What made you joyful after the first few weeks of school? What excites you about the upcoming school year? In what ways are you changing and growing more confident in your teaching?2021-09-0822 minTeachers Changing TeachingHow To Teach A Whole Novel: Answer DiscussionAfter considering the many challenges and insecurities teachers face when teaching a novel, Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel discuss how they tackle teaching a novel. Their conversation focuses on trusting your instincts, using a consistent method or means for students to track their understandings throughout the novel, and the importance of teaching what interests you as the educator. Today at school, consider this: What methods can you employ to help students track their understandings in a novel so that they do not become disoriented along the way? How can you use what i...2021-09-0227 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEP 21: Weight inclusive care and calories on menus with Alex WilliamsIn this episode I speak to Alex Williams, a Registered Associate Nutritionist and Founder of Weight Inclusive Training for Healthcare Professionals. In this episode we discuss:
- Alex’s relationship with food throughout school and university, her experience with ‘pseudo-dieting’ and how she’s found food freedom
- How diet culture is ingrained in our culture and the pressure young women feel to fit in
- Her journey to becoming a weight-inclusive nutritionist
- Why all healthcare professionals should be weight-inclusive
- The government's plan to introduce calorie labelling on menus in...2021-08-311h 01Teachers Changing TeachingHow To Teach a Whole NovelOn this episode, Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel discuss the insecurities and questions teachers face when teaching a novel. Together they consider the challenges of how to decide what to teach in a novel, the pacing, and the balance of reading and pausing to do projects. As they discussed, they also address the underlying insecurities that come with teaching a novel: do I know enough? Am I enough?Today at school, consider this: What insecurities prevent you from trusting yourself as you teach a novel? When you read a novel that you...2021-08-2418 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 20: Breathwork in eating disorder recovery with Jenelle PeriardIn this episode I speak to Jenelle Periard, a Breathwork Practitioner and founder of Beyond Your Breath about using breathwork as a tool for eating disorder recovery. In this episode we discuss:
- Jenelle’s relationship with food and her body which stemmed from being bullied and wanting to belong
- How she navigated anorexia, binge eating disorder and other disordered eating behaviours
- What breathwork is and how the different styles of break work vary in intensity depending on the intention of the practice
- The benefits of breathwork and th...2021-08-2256 minTeachers Changing TeachingExploring the answer “How Do I Build Community, Set Expectations, And Engage Students With Course Content During The First Two Weeks Of School?”After discussing the challenges of the first two weeks, Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel share some of their approaches to the first few weeks of school. Natalie talks about the importance of sharing the purpose behind classroom expectations and holding students to those expectations. Rachel shares a community building activity that also serves to create classroom culture. Jamie encourages teachers that their classrooms can have a reset at any point in the year. Today at school, consider this: What is the “why” behind your expectations for students? What benefits could a mid-year reset...2021-08-0420 min