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BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder Recovery20 Reasons to Recover From Your Eating DisorderWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.In this episode, Kait shares TWENTY reasons why you should recover from your eating disorder. Throughout the episode, Kait emphasizes the importance of recognizing your reasons for why you are choosing to recover. All of the reasons that she shared are reasons she used to get through her own journey of recovery and has decided to share them here for anyone who may need a spark of inspiration and motivation to take their first step on their recovery journey.Kait emphasizes how interconnected reasons for recovery can...
2025-11-1117 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryBONUS EPISODE: my reasons for recovering from my eating disorder evolvedWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.In this impromptu and deeply honest episode, Kait opens up about a behind-the-scenes moment that sparked a much bigger conversation about recovery, perfectionism, and the messy beauty of healing. What started as a small podcast editing slip spiraled into a powerful reflection on the importance of embracing imperfection—and why the “why” behind your recovery doesn’t have to be perfect either.Kait shares a real-time text exchange with a listener that led to a raw discussion about recovering for reasons beyond yourself, evolving motivations, and how healing...
2025-11-0824 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryA Psychologist's Journey from Bulimia to PhD with Dr. Rachel EvansWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.Battling and recovering from an eating disorder does not mean you cannot be successful in life. It does not mean that you can’t reach your goals or not be able to bring your dreams to life. Rachel Evans is proof of that.In this episode, Kait is joined by Rachel Evans to share her personal journey with her battle with Bulimia and her road to recovery. Rachel shares the influences that led to her struggles such as social media, diet culture, and societal pressure in general. As...
2025-11-041h 00
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryNavigating Eating Disorder Recovery and Sobriety with Rachel FrostWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.It is not uncommon for someone who struggles with an eating disorder to also struggle with addictions and/or other mental health struggles too.In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Frost, who bravely shares her lived experience of navigating both eating disorder recovery and sobriety. She opens up about the challenges of trying to heal one without addressing the other, the turning points that helped her move toward lasting recovery, and the support systems that made a difference along the way.Episode to...
2025-10-2850 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryEmily McGovern's Journey From Living with ARFID to Finding Eating Disorder RecoveryWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), is an eating disorder in which a person significantly limits the amount or variety of food they consume due to sensory sensitivities, fear of aversive consequences, or overall lack of interest.In this episode, Kait sits down with Emily McGovern who shares her lived experience with an eating disorder that began when she was just four years old. What many brushed off as “just being a picky eater” eventually revealed itself as ARFID. Emily shares her transformative experience in eating disorder reco...
2025-10-2145 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryFinding Purpose in Eating Disorder Recovery with Alex SubletteWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.All recovery journeys are unique but they all end up with the same outcome: the feeling of reward, freedom, and a beautiful life.In this episode, Alex shares her personal struggle with eating an disorder, the impact COVID-19 had on her mental health, and her path to recovery. She emphasizes the importance of individualized care, emotional awareness, and, for Alex, finding purpose in helping others. The discussion also touches on the complexities of navigating support from loved ones and the ongoing journey of recovery, highlighting that it...
2025-10-1447 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryBattling an Eating Disorder and The Healthcare System with Courtney Stoltzfus-ZvaraWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.Eating disorders are isolating, exhausting, and debilitating on their own. Adding in the stress of finding answers within the healthcare system only adds fuel to the already burning fire.In this episode, Courtney Stoltzfus-Zvara returns to the podcast to talk about her 16 year struggle with an eating disorder and her battle with the healthcare system. Courtney shares the early signs of her eating disorder as she looks back now, the challenges faced while navigating the healthcare system, and the impact of relationships on recovery. The d...
2025-10-0755 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryUnpacking Drunkorexia, College Sports, and the Pressure to Perform with Cassie LincolnWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.College years are often described as “some of the best years of your life.” While that is true in many ways there are often hidden battles students may face that are independent of academics.In this episode of Bite by Bite, Kait and episode guest Cassie Lincoln, dive into the hidden realities of drunkorexia and body image pressure in college culture. Together, Kait and Cassie unpack the silent struggles many students—especially athletes—face when navigating food, appearance, and identity on campus. From extreme social norms lik...
2025-09-3043 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryA Necessary Conversation about Eating Disorders in Males with Eric PothenWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.Recent research shows that eating disorder rates in males are increasing at a faster rate as compared to females, according to the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA).In this episode, join Kait and episode guest Eric Pothen as he shares his personal journey of living with and recovering from an eating disorder as a male and the unique challenges he faced in recovery. Together Kait and Eric discuss the societal misconceptions surrounding male eating disorders, the importance of community support, and the need for more male representation...
2025-09-2352 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryHow I Reclaimed Freedom by Quitting Exercise During Anorexia RecoveryWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.In a world where exercise is applauded and referred to as “discipline” and “dedication,” it’s hard to realize that what you’re doing is actually an unhealthy addiction fueled by debilitating anxiety.In this episode, Kait shares how she quit exercising cold turkey in 2024 after a mental breakdown. She dives deep into describing strategies that she used in order to cope with the loss of her main coping mechanism. She describes things she learned, such as urges to move are actually messengers that something deeper needs...
2025-09-1615 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryFinding My Way Back To Myself Through Anorexia RecoveryWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.Sometimes relapse is part of the process - and that’s okay because we can learn from it. In today’s episode, Kait shares the story of her two very different experiences with eating disorder recovery. The first time, formal treatment. The second time, messy but honest.Through this conversation, Kait explores what eating disorder recovery really asks of us, why relapse isn't failure, and how to stop performing healing and start truly doing the work.Episode topics:Intro to Kait's 2 recovery chap...
2025-09-0923 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryEating Disorder Recovery Q&A with Amy Goeckel and Merrit StahleWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.This episode is special because it’s off-the-cuff and entirely fueled by your questions and comments. If that wasn’t enough, Kait is joined by not only one, but two guests for this episode.In this episode, Kait is joined by Amy Goeckel and Merrit Stahle. The three of them asked what you wanted to know and what you had to say. Then, they brought it to the mic. Together they unpack their responses to your questions and comments by sharing their own personal insights that include prac...
2025-09-0254 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryUnpacking Perfectionism, Control, and Anxious Attachments in Relation To Eating Disorders with Morgan HannaleckWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.There are a few reasons why perfectionism and the need for control show so often in all types of eating disorders.In this episode, join Kait and episode guest, Morgan Hannaleck, as they explore the deep links between perfectionism, control, anxious attachment, and eating disorder recovery from their lived experience. In this episode, Kait and Morgan discuss:The roles of perfectionism and control in eating disorders (3:12)How perfectionism and control become coping mechanisms (6:07)How control gives the i...
2025-08-261h 05
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryA Look Into A Real-Time Eating Disorder Recovery MomentWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.Even during recovery the eating disorder can be sneaky. Even during recovery the eating disorder can try to control you. Recovery doesn’t mean the eating disorder never tries to return - it means you build resilience and recovery tools to respond differently when it does.Join Kait in this short, unplanned episode where she briefly describes a time when life felt out of her control and her eating disorder tried to creep back in. This episode outlines the importance of self-compassion, staying grounded, and staying committed to...
2025-08-1908 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryAmy Goeckel Talks About Her Battle with Bulimia and Her Road to Eating Disorder RecoveryWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.Warning signs of an eating disorder are unfortunately often subtle. For many, they are only to be identified as one looks back and reflects.In this episode, Kait sits down with Amy Goeckel - host of the Eating Disorder Diaries Podcast - for an unfiltered conversation about Amy’s lived experience with an eating disorder and her current place in recovery. Amy opens up about the early warning signs she missed, the tight grip the eating disorder had on her life, and how her healing process has ev...
2025-08-1246 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryKait Answers Tough Questions About Living With and Recovering From an Eating DisorderWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.Eating disorders not only impact the person living with and struggling from an eating disorder, they also impact the people closest to that person.In this episode, Kait and her best friend explore how Kait’s eating disorder impacted her friendships, relationships, and family. They also discuss what feels different about recovery for Kait this time around, and how her struggle first began. This is a conversation filled with honesty, vulnerability, and even a little bit of humor - you don’t want to miss it. ...
2025-08-0519 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryLessons My Eating Disorder Taught Me About Healing and Self-WorthWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.It took a bit of time but Kait finally was able to realize that her eating disorder was actually serving a purpose for her. As a result, this sparked many lessons learned as she worked through the recovery process.In this episode, Kait shares what her eating disorder didn’t necessarily mean to teach her - but somehow did. From building a healthier relationship with herself to setting boundaries and practicing self-compassion, these lessons that Kait learned offer hope and perspective for anyone navigating recovery....
2025-07-2916 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryEating Disorders and Their Relationship with Shame, Perfectionism, and ControlWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.Perfectionism and control are often the primary drivers of eating disorder. In addition to that comes shame. In this episode, listen to the unedited and unscripted interview between Kait and Boston College researcher - Courtney Stoltzfus-Zvaro. The original purpose of this interview was for eating disorder research but Kait and Courtney decided it can serve a dual purpose, so it was brought to this platform. Courtney’s thoughtful, challenging questions invite Kait to reflect on how perfectionism, control, and shame didn’t just influence her eating disorder - the...
2025-07-1553 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryThe Messy, Raw, and Real Reality of Eating Disorder RecoveryWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.Recovery isn’t linear and it doesn’t always look inspiring. Sometimes it’s a mix of “look how far I’ve come” and “the dumpster is still on fire”. In this honest episode of the Bite by Bite Podcast, Kait shares a raw, unfiltered look at what eating disorder recovery feels like in real time.From emotional setbacks to small victories, she opens up about symptoms she’s still managing, why recovery can still feel exhausting, daily tools and coping strategies that keep her grounded, and how she stays comm...
2025-07-0830 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryMy 10-Year Battle with Anorexia and My Journey to Eating Disorder RecoveryWelcome back to the Bite by Bite Podcast.For over 10 years, your host Kait, carried a secret so heavy that it consumed her from the inside out. In this deeply personal episode of the Bite by Bite Podcast, Kait opens up for the very first time about her 10 year journey with an eating disorder. From high school to college, formal treatment, relapse, and eventually finding her voice in recovery, Kait walks through each chapter of her story. She shares how keeping her eating disorder a secret affected her relationships, health, and sense of self, and w...
2025-07-0137 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryReclaiming My Voice in Eating Disorder RecoveryWelcome to the Bite by Bite PodcastIn this powerful first episode of the Bite by Bite Podcast, your host, Kait, shares her personal journey through eating disorder recovery, relapse, and finding the courage to heal again. Kait does not aim to share a polished, perfect narrative but rather open the doors to an honest conversation about the lived experience of navigating life with an eating disorder and recovery. This episode sets the stage for a podcast dedicated to breaking stigma, building community, and speaking openly about the realities of recovery.
2025-07-0108 min
BITE BY BITE | Honest Conversations About Eating Disorder RecoveryCOMING SOON: BITE BY BITEThis is not your polished recovery success story. This is the beginning of a raw, real, unfiltered conversation about eating disorders, healing, and everything that happens in the messy middle. In this short trailer, Kait—your host,—shares that she’s finally ready to talk. About the silence. The shame. The stuff no one wants to say out loud. Bite by Bite isn’t here for quick fixes or glossy before-and-afters. It’s a space for honesty, hope, and breaking the stigma—one episode at a time. If you’ve struggled, if someone you lo...
2025-06-0401 min