In this episode, I’m diving into why labelling food as “good” or “bad” is harmful to both your recovery and your overall relationship with food. I’ll share my own experiences with breaking free from food labels and explain how these labels fuel guilt, anxiety, and the restrictiom cycle. We’ll also talk about how to start viewing food more neutrally and emb ... Show More
Nov 18
The Impact of Trauma, Bullying, and Early Childhood Experiences on Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
<p>In today’s episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Jackie — a trauma-informed therapist and eating disorder recovery specialist who’s also walked her own path of recovery. We dive into how trauma, bullying, and early childhood experiences can shape the way we relate to food, our ... Show More
42m 3s
Nov 11
People Pleasing and Perfectionism in Eating Disorders
<p>In today’s episode, we’re diving into two traits that show up a lot in eating disorders, people pleasing and perfectionism. If you’ve ever found yourself trying to make everyone happy, or feeling like you need to get everything <em>just right</em> to be good enough, this one’s ... Show More
23m 27s
Nov 4
Food Overwhelm and Indecision in ED Recovery
<p>In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about something I know so many of you deal with, which is food overwhelm and indecision. </p><p>You know that feeling when choosing what to eat feels impossible, even though you’re hungry and <em>want</em> to mo ... Show More
24m 45s
Oct 12
Episode 133: Q&A with Vic: Fear, Fullness and Self-Acceptance in Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode of Fly To Freedom, Vic and I are back answering your real questions from the community. We’re going deep into the messy, uncomfortable but transformative parts of eating disorder recovery — things like acting in line with your values when fear keeps getting in the ... Show More
41m 18s
Jul 2024
How to Set Realistic Expectations When Healing Your Relationship with Food with Dr. Rachel Millner
<p class="p1">Hey Rebel! In this week’s episode, I'm joined by psychologist and fat activist, Dr. Rachel Millner, Psy.D. </p> <p class="p1">In this episode we are discussing: </p> <ul> <li class="p1">realistic expectations to set when healing your relationship with food</li> <li ... Show More
37m 6s
Sep 10
Q&A: I don’t want to diet, but I also don’t feel good in my body. What now?
You’re done with dieting, but still want to feel better. Wendy talks through how to navigate this messy middle with curiosity and compassion. From energy to digestion to blood sugar, she shares practical shifts that build trust with your body and support long-term health.If you'r ... Show More
5m 6s
Oct 9
Victoria Beckham, Eating Disorders and When Does the Pursuit of Weight Loss Wreck your Mental Health?
<p>The Netflix Documentary is out today where Victoria Beckham shares about her life, including struggling with an eating disorder.</p>
<p>I reflect on Victoria's sharing and explore further, how weight loss can impact mental and physical health. I hope that you find it helpful. ... Show More
13m 22s
Jun 2022
17: Hate your body? 15 ways I learned to love my body
Lyndi used to hate her body. Like really hate her body.But no matter what she weighed, it was never good enough. Every time she overate, felt guilty and loathed her body even more.
Eventually she realised, her weight was never the problem. The problem was a lack of self-accepta ... Show More
42m 24s