In this episode, I dive into the fascinating and eye-opening history of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment and explore how its findings relate directly to eating disorders today. We’ll discuss the psychological and physical effects of starvation observed during the study, how it parallels the experiences of those struggling with restrictive eating disorders ... Show More
Oct 20
How to Navigate Emotions Without Using Eating Disorder Behaviours
One of the biggest things I've learnt through my own recovery is that sometimes the urge to restrict, exercise or control my body wasn't really about food. It was about trying to cope with difficult emotions.And through pregnancy, motherhood and running a business, I've learnt ju ... Show More
22m 53s
Oct 7
Trusting Extreme Hunger & Breaking Food Rules ft. Hanne Arts
In this episode, I’m joined by Hanne Arts for an honest conversation about extreme hunger, food rules and learning to trust your body again in eating disorder recovery.We talk about what extreme hunger can actually feel like, why it can be so frightening to honour, and how recove ... Show More
36m 51s
Jun 2025
Extreme Hunger, Going ‘All-In’ and Am I Just Binge Eating?
<p>In this episode, I explore extreme hunger and going 'all-in' versus incremental steps, in eating disorder recovery.</p>
<p>I talk about getting stuck in quasi recovery. How to manage extreme hunger and dealing with emotional triggers too.</p>
<p>I hope that you find it helpful ... Show More
16m 2s
Nov 2023
Neurobiology and Eating Disorders
<p>Today I'm talking about neurobiology and eating disorders. It's a fascinating topic, enabling us to understand the complexity of eating disorders better. I explore psychology, genetics, epigenetics, environment, the impact on brain function and implications for eating disorder ... Show More
24m 3s
Nov 2021
The Psychology of Eating Disorders - Exploring What‘s Underneath
<p>As a therapist, I love supporting clients to explore their story and to make sense of their eating disorder. It's not always an easy job, as eating disorders are complicated and there is no one cause. It can feel as if they are all about food, however, they are a complex inte ... Show More
23m 2s
Aug 2023
A Deep Dive into Eating Disorder Therapy and Coaching, with Harriet Frew and Ciandra Birnbaum
<p>Today is a conversation between me and Ciandra Birnbaum, the passionate and empathetic eating disorder recovery coach behind “Flourish with Ciandra”. Ciandra possesses a unique blend of personal experience and professional training, She helps individuals navigate the journey t ... Show More
40m 42s