In this episode, I delve into effective ways to cope with the sensation of fullness and provide practical tips for relearning a healthy relationship with food. I'll guide you through essential steps in this process, including managing hunger, breaking free from cycles of overeating or restriction, establishing a routine of regular eating to stabilise blood s ... Show More
Jun 9
Your Eating Disorder Won’t Fix Your Bad Body Image: The Truth About Body Image and How to Cope
In this episode, I’m talking about one of the biggest myths in eating disorder recovery: the belief that your body image will improve once your body changes.So many people believe that losing weight, changing their shape, eating less, exercising more, or achieving a certain look ... Show More
24m 29s
May 26
Eating Disorders We Don’t Talk About: Chewing and Spitting
In this episode of Recover to Flourish, I’m talking about an eating disorder behaviour that is rarely spoken about openly: chewing and spitting. This is something that can bring a huge amount of shame, secrecy, and isolation, yet so many people struggle with it behind closed door ... Show More
26m 36s
May 12
Recovering from Movement Compulsions
In today’s episode, we’re talking about recovering from movement compulsions and the fear of slowing down. The need to earn food, hit step goals, or constantly move can become exhausting and all-consuming.If rest makes you feel guilty or anxious, you’re not alone. Movement compul ... Show More
29m 22s
Sep 2023
Addressing Recovery Fears, Letting Go of Over-Control and Leaning into Surrender - Eating Disorder Recovery
<p>A Bite Size episode.</p>
<p>This podcast is all about addressing fear.</p>
<p>Fears around your body changing, fears about how you might cope with unpredictable eating events, fear about what might happen if you don’t do a certain number of steps or weigh out your food.</p>
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16m 23s
Jul 2022
A Valuable Habit to Practice in Eating Disorder Recovery
<p>The practice of regular eating is something that can be overlooked in recovery. I often think of it, as the monotonous, unsexy work that feels laborious and effortful. However, it can be an absolute game-changer in transforming your relationship with food; enhancing mood, self ... Show More
27m 59s
Apr 2023
Living with a Long Term Eating Disorder. 6 Tips for Coping and Overcoming this
<p>This episode is all about living with a long-term/chronic eating disorder. Caroline Drummond-Smith has contributed to this, having lived-experience, and making a full recovery from anorexia, following several decades of suffering. Recovery is possible at any point. Never give ... Show More
26m 17s