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Oct 2024
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Episode 80: Transforming Anorexia Recove...

Julia Trehane
About this episode

Could unresolved trauma be at the root of your eating disorder?

Many people with eating disorders may not realize the connection between their behaviors and past trauma. In this episode, I chat with psychologist and author Dr. Giulia Suro about how unaddressed trauma can fuel eating disorders, leaving many struggling with deep-rooted issues while only treating surface-level symptoms.

For those on a journey to anorexia recovery, this episode is a must-listen as it uncovers the often-overlooked link between trauma and eating disorders.

If you've ever felt like you've been "treating the symptoms" without seeing lasting recovery, this conversation will give you new insights and hope for true healing.

Dr. Julia Sorrow, shares her personal experiences working with trauma survivors and explains how trauma-informed care is critical for treating eating disorders effectively.

You’ll gain these key insights from the episode:

  • How unresolved trauma impacts the nervous system, leading to coping behaviors like eating disorders.

  • Why it’s crucial to address trauma alongside eating disorder behaviors for lasting recovery.

  • Practical steps you can take to reframe your relationship with food and self-care while healing from trauma.

Ready to begin your own journey toward lasting anorexia recovery? Sign up for our daily mantra emails to stay grounded and receive my free recovery guide today!


Dr. Giulia Suro is a psychologist and researcher specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. She is the author of Learning to Thrive, a popular and accessible ACT workbook.  Click on the link below to order her book from Amazon.

In addition to her outpatient clinical practice in Washington DC, she is the Director of Research and Clinical Outcomes for Monte Nido, a leading eating disorder treatment conglomerate.

Her  2019 workbook Learning to Thrive, is highly regarded in the field. She regularly contributes to The Journal of Eating Disorders and European Eating Disorder Review.

See below for a piece she recently wrote for Psyche about the link between eating disorders and trauma.https://psyche.co/ideas/the-important-link-between-eating-disorders-and-past-trauma

You can visit her website here: http://www.giuliasuro.com

Buy Giulia’s book - Learn to Thrive from 

Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com 

If this episode resonated with you, take the next step toward freedom—I’m here to help you. For my gold standard 1:1 coaching, reach out to me here: https://juliatrehane.com/begin-your-recovery/

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