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Recovery TalkBone 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.
2023-10-3129 minRecovery TalkRecovery 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
2023-10-2440 minRecovery TalkEating-Induced HungerWhy 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.
2023-10-1028 minRecovery TalkFear Of Doing Recovery WrongWelcome 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.
2023-10-0343 minRecovery TalkAnnouncement: Recovery Talk Is Taking A Short Season BreakRecovery 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
2023-07-0507 minRecovery TalkMy 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.
2023-06-1329 minRecovery TalkThe 4 R's Of RecoveryIn this episode I discuss the 4 non-negotiable R's of recovery; what they are, how to implement, and why they are key for full recovery. I also answer a listener question about exercise in recovery.
2023-06-0625 minRecovery TalkWhy I Recommend A "Food First" Approach In RecoveryIn this episode I discuss the importance of "food first" in eating disorder recovery; what it is, how to implement and my own experience with this approach. I also answer a listener question about mental hunger when physically full.
2023-05-2323 minRecovery TalkLab ResultsIn this episode I explain blood samples and interpreting lab results in people with eating disorders/in recovery. I discuss certain surprising findings (e.g high cholesterol despite eating a low-cholesterol diet), and what it really means when your blood samples come out 'normal'. I also answer a listener question about whether or not my exercise advices apply to athletes.
Link to my Substack: letsrecover.substack.com
2023-05-1621 minRecovery TalkBinge Eating Disorder & Fatphobia (W/ Sarah Frances Young)In this episode I'm joined by Sarah Frances Young (@sarahfrancesyoung on Instagram) to discuss binge eating disorder (and whether or not it is a restrictive eating disorder), "atypical" anorexia, fatphobia and weight stigma in the eating disorder treatment system.
Sarah's website: everythingedrecovery.com
My Substack: letsrecover.substack.com
2023-05-0946 minRecovery TalkParents & Eating Disorders, Family-Based Treatment (FBT) & ED Myths (W/ JD Ouellette)Today I am joined by fellow coach, researcher and expert-by-experience JD Ouellette to discuss parent's role in eating disorder recovery, myths about parents and eating disorder development, family-based treatment (FBT) and the importance of re-feeding and reaching one's set point weight.
JD's website: https://www.jdouellette.com/
FEAST website: https://www.feast-ed.org/
2023-05-0246 minRecovery TalkPerfectionism In Food & EatingIn this episode I discuss some common underlying drivers of food- and eating perfectionism, and how to challenge it. I also answer a listener question about meal plans.
2023-04-2533 min
Recovery TalkMental Hunger, Identity/Rediscovery & The Importance Of "Food First" (W/ Emily Spence)In this episode I am joined by fellow eating disorder recovery coach Emily Spence for a conversation about everything mental hunger-related; what it is, why it happens and the importance of following it. We also discuss rediscovering ones identity during/after recovery and the importance of correcting the underlying undernourishment in a therapeutic context.
Emily's Instagram: @emilyspence__
Emily's website: https://www.isr-recovery.com/
Join my "From Quasi To Full Recovery" group coaching programme: https://letsrecover.co.uk/p/from-quasi-to-full-recovery
2023-04-1847 minRecovery TalkBingeing Pt. 2: Avoiding Compensatory BehavioursIn this episode I discuss resisting the urge to engage in compensatory/restrictive behaviours post-binge. I also answer a listener question on intergenerational trauma and eating disorders.
2023-04-1126 minRecovery TalkBONUS EPISODE: "From Quasi To Full Recovery" Group Coaching Programme: More Information & FAQ'sA bonus episode for those interested in knowing more about the "From Quasi To Full Recovery" group coaching programme (starting May 1st 2023). For more information and/or to book your spot, head to letsrecover.co.uk. You can also drop me an email at contact@letsrecover.co.uk for any questions about the programme.
2023-04-0529 minRecovery TalkBingeing Pt. 1: Understanding Why We BingeIn this weeks episode I discuss bingeing in eating disorders: what it is, why it happens and what we get wrong about it. This is part 1 of a two-part episode on bingeing.
Join my group-coaching programme "From Quasi To Full Recovery" here: https://letsrecover.co.uk/p/from-quasi-to-full-recovery
2023-04-0439 min
Recovery TalkThe Honeymoon Phase Of RecoveryPreviously 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.
2023-03-2122 minRecovery TalkEmbracing/Accepting ChangeIn 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.
2023-03-1530 minRecovery TalkOverwhelm/Indecisiveness Around Food & Grocery ShoppingIn 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.
2023-02-2828 minRecovery TalkThe Adapted To Flee Famine HypothesisIn 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.
2023-02-2141 minRecovery TalkAutism & 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
2023-02-1650 minRecovery TalkIntuitive Eating VS Intuitive RestrictionIs 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.
2023-02-0728 minRecovery TalkRecovery Perfectionism, Doubt & ProcrastinationIn 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.
2023-01-2531 minRecovery TalkOvershotIn 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.
2023-01-1731 minRecovery TalkSocial Media & The Recovery CommunityIn 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.
2023-01-1048 minRecovery Talk"Is It REALLY Extreme Hunger?!" (Unicorn Syndrome In Extreme Hunger)In this episode I discuss how the unicorn syndrome might manifest when going through extreme hunger. I talk about endlessly questioning if your extreme hunger is "really" extreme hunger due to e.g it manifesting differently or you having other mental health conditions. I also answer a listener question about hot flushes.
2023-01-0327 minRecovery TalkA Message For The HolidaysIn this episode I discuss dealing with Christmas and other food-oriented holidays when in recovery from an eating disorder. I discuss common challenges during this time of the year, and why these challenges can actually be opportunities for progress. I also answer a listener question about extreme hunger.
2022-12-2228 minRecovery TalkOthers Not "Getting" Your Recovery/Reinforcing The EDIn 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.
2022-12-1339 minRecovery TalkThe Importance Of ExposureIn 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.
2022-12-0633 minRecovery TalkThe Importance Of ExposureIn this episode I discuss exposure therapy in the context of eating disorder; what it is, and why it is so essential. 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.
2022-12-0633 minRecovery TalkDealing With GuiltIn this episode I discuss dealing with guilt in eating disorder recovery, and why feeling guilty in recovery isn't a failure. I also answer a listener question about wether weigh restoration ≈ recovered.
2022-11-2926 minRecovery TalkHypermetabolismWhat is hypermetabolism, and why does it happen, and how do you know you have it? And why are people with eating disorders so intrigued by this concept? In this week's episode I discuss hypermetabolism and elevated metabolism in recovery, and how the end goal should be metabolic restoration.
2022-11-1529 minRecovery Talk"The Switch" (What It Is & Why It Matters)In this episode I explain the concept of "The Switch"; how something 'switches' in the brain of someone with a genetic predisposition to an eating disorder when experiencing a period of intentional or unintentional energy deficiency. I discuss the 'chicken-and-egg' situation of how restriction triggers disordered thoughts, and disordered thoughts trigger more restriction, and the key to breaking the cycle. I also answer a listener question reg. knowing if you are eating too little in recovery, and why there's no such thing as 'too much' food when recovering from an eating disorder.
2022-11-0836 minRecovery TalkThe "Calorie Budget Mindset" In RecoveryIn this episode I discuss the "Calorie Budget Mindset" in eating disorder recovery; what it is, why it happens, how it sneakily manifests and how to challenge it. I also answer a listener question on how to make recovery feel like the "right" choice as opposed to a failure.
2022-11-0325 minRecovery Talk"Balanced Eating" In RecoveryIn this episode I discuss the focus on eating "balanced" in recovery, from following the so-called "plate model" to obsessing about the perfect split between macronutrients. I also answer a listener question about growing in height after an ED.
2022-10-2530 minRecovery TalkNight Eating, Saving Up Calories & Intermittent FastingWhy do I feel like eating most of my food at night, and is that inherently disordered? How do I break the cycle of restricting during day to "save up" calories for night? And what about intermittent fasting? These are some of the questions I cover in this week's episode.
2022-10-1825 minRecovery TalkIs "Food Addiction" Real?In this week's episode I discuss the concept of "food addiction", and if this fits into the typical models of addiction. I discuss common reasons why someone feel "addicted" to food, the key difference between addiction to food VS drugs or alcohol and how to recover from this perceived addiction. I also talk about my dog adoption journey, and answer a listener question about obsessively remembering everything you ate in a day.
2022-10-1138 minRecovery TalkFear Of Developing Binge Eating Disorder & Feeling Like "The Unicorn" (W/ Becky Freestone)In this episode I am joined by my fellow recovery coach Becky Freestone (@why_befree on Instagram + Becky Freestone on Youtube) to discuss The Unicorn Syndrome, recovery coaching, and the fear of developing binge eating disorder in eating disorder recovery. This audio is from an interview I did on Becky's Youtube channel, link to original interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXKKEM9F6fM
2022-10-0442 minRecovery Talk"Recovered" On A Low Intake: Now What?In this weeks episode I discuss what to do when you have recovered (or weight restored but not really recovered) on a restrictive intake in recovery. I also answer a listener question about too low goal weights in recovery.
2022-09-2728 minRecovery TalkWhen Your Treatment Team Holds You BackSometimes it can seem like treatment professionals fear the same thing the eating disorder fears! In this episode I discuss why treatment teams sometimes (and usually unintentionally) hold their clients back. I talk about issues such as being underfed in recovery and not challenged enough, and offer some advice on how to tackle these issues.
2022-09-2037 minRecovery TalkOn Enjoying Food (And Recovery)In today's episode I talk about enjoying food and recovery; why this is totally OK and normal, and why recovery does not have to be a never-ending struggle. I also discuss having conflicting, opposing thoughts and feelings about recovery, and why this is part of the process. Additionally, I answer a listener question about craving processed fats and carbs in recovery.
2022-09-1327 minRecovery TalkShould You Weigh Yourself In Recovery?In this episode I discuss weighing yourself in recovery: is it necessary, and when? I also talk about the importance of weight gain in recovery, and why pushing the weight up may be necessary.
2022-09-0627 minRecovery TalkThe ED Glasses (And Other Cognitive Biases)In this episode I talk about "The ED Glasses" and how we see the world not as it is, but as we are. I talk about various cognitive biases in recovery to be aware of, and remind you that diet culture is not everything, everywhere, and everyone. I also answer a listener question about protein intake in recovery.
2022-09-0131 minRecovery TalkFearing Your HungerIn this episode I talk about fears and concerns about ones hunger cues and appetite. I discuss fear of 'losing control' by giving in to hunger mental and/or physical hunger, how appetite is impacted by restriction and why your hunger is your ally, not your enemy!
2022-08-2325 minRecovery TalkWalking & Step CountingIn this episode I discuss compulsive walking and step counting in recovery; how to identify if your walking is a problem, dealing with rest and how to stop counting your steps.
2022-08-1627 minRecovery TalkSupporting Someone With An Eating DisorderThis is an episode for those supporting someone with an eating disorder; from parents to friends to partners to teachers. It offers some practical advise on how to best support and have conversations, alongside some insight in how an eating disorder actually feels like.
2022-08-0944 minRecovery Talk"Am I Faking My Eating Disorder?"Today I talk about feeling like you are faking or making up your eating disorder, and what this really is about.
2022-08-0227 minRecovery Talk"Will I Get Used To Eating This Amount Forever?!"Today I talk about a common fear in recovery: the fear that by eating a lot in recovery, often to beyond the point of fullness, you somehow become "used to it" and develop a habit of "overeating". In this episode I explain why this is not really the case.
2022-07-2634 min
Recovery TalkBody ImageIn this episode I talk about accepting your body in and after recovery, tolerating bodily changes, social media and the trap of comparison.
2022-07-1943 minRecovery TalkRapid/Uneven Weight GainIn this episode I talk about rapid and uneven weight gain in eating disorder recovery: what it is, why it happens and how to deal with it. I also answer a listener question about what to do when your treatment team set a too low goal weight for you.
2022-07-1228 minRecovery Talk"But I'm Not Underweight!"In this episode I talk about recovering at a "normal" weight, and remind you that an eating disorder is not a weight disorder! I once again discuss invalidation and eating disorder "imposter syndrome", and how this is a symptom of the eating disorder, not an indicator you don't have one.
2022-07-0525 minRecovery TalkInvalidationIn this episode I talk about invalidation in eating disorder recovery, both from yourself and from others. I touch upon the fear of not being sick enough, or feeling like you are faking your eating disorder all together, especially when managing recovery.
2022-06-2835 minRecovery TalkWhy You Should (Probably) Increase Your Intake In RecoveryIn this episode I talk about the benefits of increasing your intake in recovery if you're someone on a lower intake. I touch upon the fear of weight gain by eating more (and why the opposite may occur), feeling it's 'too late' or 'too soon', and on the effects of an increased intake in recovery, physically and mentally.
2022-06-2130 minRecovery TalkConsistencyIn this week's episode I talk about consistency, and why it is so important in recovery. I also debunk the idea that in order to do recovery, you must always be motivated.
2022-06-1428 minRecovery TalkCompulsive Lower-Level MovementIn this episode I talk about compulsive lower-level movement; the sneaky ways in which the eating disorder urges you to move and avoid rest. If you struggle with sitting down doing nothing or catch yourself taking the longer route to the shops, this episode may be for you!
2022-06-0731 minRecovery Talk"Can I Ever Diet Again?"Is it possible to go on a diet after an eating disorder? And what about a "healthy lifestyle change"? In this episode I talk about dieting and overall restrictive behaviours after an eating disorder (and why you'd might reconsider).
2022-05-3127 minRecovery Talk"Healthy Eating" In RecoveryWhat is "healthy eating" in eating disorder recovery? In this episode I talk about the concept of "healthy eating" and how it shows up in eating disorder recovery.
2022-05-2436 minRecovery TalkBloating & Digestive ProblemsIn this episode I talk about bloating and digestive issues in recovery - what it is, why it happens and how you can deal with it.
2022-05-1031 minRecovery TalkExcessive Liquid ConsumptionHow come so many people with eating disorders describe being "addicted" to diet coke, drink excessive amounts of coffee/tea, or constantly need to sip water? In today's episode I am talking about excessive consumption of low/zero calorie beverages, and how this can be linked to restriction.
2022-05-0328 minRecovery TalkThe Binge-Restrict CycleIn today's episode I talk about the binge-restrict cycle; how it manifests (often in sneaky ways) and the key to break it.
2022-04-2628 minRecovery TalkIdentityHow do you separate yourself from the eating disorder, and what do you do when you realise certain traits, hobbies or preferences are tied to the illness? And how do you let go of over-identification with being ''the sick one''? In this episode I talk about eating disorders and identity - or loss thereof.
2022-04-1943 min
Recovery TalkThe Food Scarcity Mindset & Food PerfectionismIn this episode I talk about the ''food scarcity mindset'', and how this can manifest as perfectionism and rigidity around food and eating. I also answer a listener question about muscle gain in recovery.
2022-04-1236 minRecovery TalkVeganismWhy do so many people with eating disorders go vegan, and is veganism inherently disordered? In this episode I talk about veganism and eating disorders; why it can be a tempting choice, and important questions to ask yourself if you are considering this path. I also answer a question about recovery fatigue.
2022-04-0534 minRecovery TalkLiquid CaloriesWhy are people with eating disorders so scared of liquid calories, and why is this important to challenge? In this episode I touch upon liquid calories, and how it ties into 'food perfectionism' and a scarcity mindset around calories. I also answer a listener question on how to quit calorie counting.
2022-03-2924 minRecovery Talk"Why Do I Still Have Extreme Hunger?!"In today's episode I explain why you may still be experiencing extreme hunger, despite being at a "normal" BMI, eating a "normal" amount of having been in recovery for X amount of months. I also answer a listener question on how to open up and receive support from a partner (along with a Covid PSA from your very hoarse host).
2022-03-2232 minRecovery TalkWhy Recovery Is Worth ItRecovery can feel discouraging sometimes - why do things have to get worse before they get better, and is it even worth the suffering? In this episode I get a bit more personal and vulnerable, and talk about my own recovery experience and where it has brought me. I hope this can offer some hope.
2022-03-1536 minRecovery TalkEating Disorder Treatment & Lived Experience (W/Dr. Miriam Sanchez)This week I am joined by Dr. Miriam Sanchez (@miriamsanchez.tcacoach @recoveredtobe) to discuss eating disorder recovery, working with people with eating disorders when you have lived experience with an ED, and common misconceptions/challenges within the health care system.
2022-03-0840 minRecovery TalkOrthorexia & Men With Eating Disorders (W/Jason Wood)Today I am joined by Jason Wood (@orthorexiabites) to discuss eating disorders in men, and Orthorexia. We talk about how eating disorders are often overlooked and dismissed in men, and his important advocacy looking to change this. We also talk about how Orthorexia can be a more difficult-to-spot eating disorder, and oftentimes even encouraged by society.
2022-03-0133 minRecovery TalkMyFitnessPal, Social Media & Ethical Design (W/Tanya)In this episode I am joined by Tanya (@tanyathedesigner), a London-based UX designer specialised in ethical design, to discuss the complicated ethics of social media and vulnerable groups, such as those with eating disorders. We discuss My Fitness Pal, the 'infinite scroll', and wether or not companies have a responsibility to design with so-called 'abusers' in minds. For more, check out Tanya's podcast 'Design Chit Chat' or follow her on Instagram at @tanyathedesigner.
2022-02-2236 minRecovery TalkWater RetentionIn this episode I explain the concept of water retention in recovery from an eating disorder - what it is, why it happens, how to tell you experience it and how not to freak out.
2022-02-1526 minRecovery TalkThe Unicorn SyndromeIn this episode I explain The Unicorn Syndrome, and why you are not a unicorn (but a regular horse instead). I touch upon common Unicorn Syndrome manifestations, and why this phenomena happens in the first place. Additionally, I talk about eating disorders and complex co-morbidities.
2022-02-0835 minRecovery TalkMissing/Romanticising The Eating DisorderWhat does it mean when you miss the eating disorder? In today's episode I talk about a common but taboo topic; missing being sick, and romanticising having an eating disorder (both by yourself and by society at large). The aim of the episode is to offer some perspective and reality checks, and provide some helpful tasks to do when the nostalgia hits.
2022-02-0138 minRecovery TalkThe Minnesota Starvation StudyIn this episode I am introducing you to Ancel Keys' Minnesota Starvation Study, a study that completely revolutionised how I view and approach eating disorders, and changed the trajectory in my own recovery many years ago.
2022-01-2531 minRecovery TalkMetabolismDoes an eating disorder permanently damage metabolism? How do you speed things up? In this episode I explain the basics of human metabolism and how it adapts to restriction - and adjusts to recovery.
2022-01-1849 min
Recovery Talk"How Do I Know If I'm At My Setpoint Weight?"What is a set point weight, and how does one know they're there? What happens if you gain below or above it? And if BMI is BS, why do underweight recoverers need to push up their weight? These are just some of the things I answer in this week's episode on setpoint weight, BMI and weight restoration.
2022-01-1125 min
Recovery TalkNew Year, New DietJanuary and the New Year's period is high season for diet culture BS, and can be quite triggering from those attempting recovery from an ED. In this episode I try to offer some helpful reminders and perspectives for how to handle it.
2022-01-0427 min
Recovery TalkSelf CareWhat is self care, and how can you apply it to your everyday life and recovery? In today's episode I talk about how self-care looks different from everyone, steps to take when caring for yourself is difficult and what plants (and The Sims) can teach us about taking care of ourselves.
2021-12-2826 min
Recovery TalkSurviving ChristmasChristmas can be a difficult time for people with eating disorders. In this episode, I attempt to offer some comfort and practical advice on how to make this time of the year more manageable - or even pleasant.
2021-12-2139 min
Recovery TalkOnce An ED, Always An ED?Is it true that if you've had an eating disorder, you can never fully recover? Will the ED always be there in the background, like a ticking bomb waiting to go off? Today I talk about why I do believe full recovery is possible, coping with vulnerabilities towards relapse, and why sometimes, our vulnerabilities can be strengths (and our suffering can have lessons).
2021-12-1427 min
Recovery Talk"Why Didn't My Therapist Tell Me This?!"How come some therapists are not aware of certain very basic aspects of recovery, such as extreme hunger, set point weight and metabolism? Are they all just "incompetent"?! Not quite! In this episode I talk about why some therapists lack certain knowledge, and the different psychological trainings and approaches towards eating disorders, hoping to answer the question of WHY your therapist did not tell you that.
2021-12-0726 min
Recovery TalkBONUS EPISODE: Coaching & Working With MeThis is a bonus episode where I talk about coaching and working with me, as many have requested more information about this!. If you have any further questions or requests, send me an email at contact@letsrecover.co.uk (check junk inbox if no response) or see letsrecover.co.uk/coaching
2021-12-0356 min
Recovery TalkNot HungryWhat do you do when you are not hungry in recovery? How do you handle eating beyond the point of fullness? Does not feeling hungry mean you don't really need the food? Today I answer these common questions, and more related to lack of hunger and/or appetite in eating disorders (and recovery from them).
2021-11-3026 min
Recovery TalkExtreme HungerWhat is extreme hunger in recovery, and how do you handle it? In this week's episode I talk about one of my favorite topics, extreme hunger, or reactive hunger (as I call it). I touch upon the psychology and biology behind why you feel so ravenous, the fear of going "from one eating disorder, how to tackle the hunger hands-on, and what treatment professionals often get wrong about this very common phenomena.
2021-11-2339 min
Recovery Talk"How Do I Know If I'm Recovered?"How do I know if I'm fully recovered? What does recovery feel like? Is it even possible? These are some of the questions I'm answering in this week's episode. I dig into what full recovery feels like as a recovered person, and also some signs you're heading in the right direction.
2021-11-1628 min
Recovery TalkComparison In RecoveryToday we talk about comparison in eating disorder recovery, and the importance of keeping your eyes on your own plate. I explain the difference between comparison and inspiration, how to handle comparing yourself to others, and why what others do at the end of the day don't matter at all.
2021-11-0932 min
Recovery TalkFear Foods (Why & How To Challenge Them)Today we talk about why challenging fear foods in recovery is absolutely crucial, and how the fear is not always about the specific foods, but also about amounts and/or context. I also give listeners a recovery task I usually give to clients on how to challenge fear foods structurally and consistently.
2021-11-0226 min
Recovery TalkExercise & Eating Disorder RecoveryShould I exercise in recovery? What counts as exercise? Why do I feel such intense urges to move, and how do I handle rest? These are some of the questions I answer in today's episode, where I touch upon the biology and psychology of exercise and eating disorders.
2021-10-2629 min
Recovery TalkPeriodsIn today's episode we talk about everything period related - from how to getting your period back, to how not everyone with an ED loses their period or have a period to begin with!
2021-10-1926 min
Recovery TalkIntuitive EatingWhat is intuitive eating, and when/how should you apply it in eating disorder recovery? Today I talk about intuitive eating as a concept, my interpretation and application of IE as a coach, plus how diet culture has co-opted the term.
2021-10-1228 min
Recovery TalkThe Honeymoon Phase Of An Eating DisorderToday we talk about a phenomena amongst people with ED's where the initial stages of the disorder actually wasn't that bad. Instead, they'd might have felt excited, elevated and/or experienced external validation. I call this the "honeymoon phase". As a result, many hold on to the ED trying to chase that initial high, or hoping the honeymoon phase will return. It won't. In today's episode I explain why, and the parallels between an ED and an unhealthy relationship.
2021-10-0524 min
Recovery TalkFear Of Life (And Failure)What do you do when your fear of life outweighs your fear of death? In this episode I talk about a challenging phenomena that occurs in some people with eating disorders - the crippling fear of living without having the ED to fall back on or blame.
2021-09-2826 min
Recovery TalkWhen Recovery Becomes ComfortableIn today's episode I talk about the "recovery comfort zone"; when recovery becomes the new comfort zone, and the fears of letting go of recovery itself.
2021-09-2128 min
Recovery TalkThe Key To Bulimia RecoveryToday I talk about the key to recovering from Bulimia, and what mainstream treatment too often gets wrong. I explain the biological drivers behind this eating disorder, and the one important question to ask yourself for full recovery.
2021-09-1433 min
Recovery Talk"You Look Healthy"Today I talk about the dreaded "you look healthy"-comment, and how to handle well-meaning (but unpleasant) comments in recovery. I also talk to those supporting someone with an ED, explaining why this comment can be triggering and what to say instead.
2021-09-0728 min
Recovery TalkFood Obsession, Mental Hunger & Fear Of "Emotional Eating"Today I talk about being obsessed with food, mental hunger, the fear of "emotionally eating", and how restriction actually is the driving force behind all. I also talk about how anxiety and excitement are often interconnected and why overeating don't "hit the same" post-recovery. I also give advice on what to do when you're not gaining weight in recovery despite eating a lot.
2021-08-3127 min
Recovery TalkCourse, Extreme Hunger & Unhelpful Treatment Professionals (With Danielle van Kay)In today's episode I have the wonderful Danie van Kay with me (@daniellevankay) to talk about our coming course Bye ED (letsrecover.co.uk/bye-ed-course), extreme hunger and Danie's experience eating 8000+ calories in recovery, and what to do when your treatment professionals fear the same thing as your eating disorder.
2021-08-2440 min
Recovery TalkStuck In (Quasi) RecoveryFeeling stuck and demotivated in recovery is a common experience. Why does this happen, how do we get out of the quasi rut, and how do we keep going when we want to quit?
2021-08-1727 min
Recovery TalkThe Fitness TrapWhy do so many people with eating disorder feel tempted to pursue body fitness, and is it really healthy? In today's episode we talk about the dark sides of the fitness industry, and how our perceptions of health is rather skewed.
2021-08-1026 min
Recovery TalkTriggeredRecovering in a world that often reinforces disordered behaviors can be challenging. In today's episode we talk about self-protection and self-responsibility, recognizing when we are activated, the importance of boundaries, seeing the world through eating disorder tinted glasses and why expecting the world to cater to our triggers isn't realistic.
2021-08-0628 min
Recovery TalkWelcome To Recovery TalkWelcome to Recovery Talk the podcast! A quick disclaimer and welcome message to new listeners.
2021-08-0602 min