“You are what you eat.” We are continuously negotiating our identity through food, setting the boundaries of the self. Inscribed into the symptoms of anorexia is an unconscious conflict of identity, which has something to do with one’s own longings and cravings, with a hunger for the other. In psychodynamic therapies, these longings become part of the therap ... Show More
Apr 2023
Episode 35. Envy. A hidden force within human relations
Envy can arise wherever there exists inequality between people: in societies and families, between siblings, genders, and generations. “Envy is the tax which all distinction must pay” (R.W. Emerson). Envy has a bad reputation, at times even considered taboo, and yet still it prov ... Show More
38m 53s
Mar 2025
Why recovery from anorexia, bulimia & binge eating is the same process
In this episode of The Body Love Binge, we dive deep into the fundamental truth that recovery from anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating follows the same core process. While the behaviors of these disorders may differ, the root cause and the path to healing remain the same—unrestri ... Show More
28m 44s
May 2024
A Deep Dive into the Reality of Highs and Lows in Eating Disorder Recovery (Anorexia, Orthorexia and Exercise Addiction) with Julia Trehane
<p>Today I’m talking with Julia Trehane (a returning guest to the podcast) who is an anorexia, orthorexia and compulsive exercise recovery coach. Julia has overcome 40 years gripped by eating disorders and is now passionate about instilling hope for change in others. Julia Trehan ... Show More
50m 34s
Oct 2024
Social Media Fame and Recovering from an Eating Disorder in the Public Eye with Kris Collins of Kall me Kris
<p>Welcome to the debut episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp! In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kris Collins, also known as Kall Me Kris on social media. We dive deep into her personal food and body journey, discussing her history with diet culture, her histor ... Show More
38m 26s
Jun 2025
1-Understanding Disordered Eating —It’s More Common Than You Think
Send us a text In this episode, we unpack the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders, highlight subtle signs of struggle, explore how disordered habits can hide behind a “healthy” appearance, and discuss why food issues are so common today. Support the show
5m 23s
Oct 2024
9 Reasons You're Binge Eating with Actionable Steps for Change
<p>Binge eating is not simply scoffing an extra biscuit, with your morning coffee break.</p>
<p>Instead, it involves eating fast, an extremely large amount of food (more than you would eat for lunch or dinner). It’s usually in secret and can feel like a dissociative or ‘out of bo ... Show More
17m 6s
Nov 2024
My Eating Disorder Recovery Journey with Lauren Spokes
<p>Today I have a guest on the show and I am talking to Lauren Spokes. Lauren is a passionate food advocate, product sourcing consultant, and mental health advocate, with a personal journey in eating disorder recovery that deeply informs her work. Originally from South Africa, La ... Show More
36m 47s