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Jan 2025
18m 9s

Asking for Permission to Eat and Other R...

Ciandra Birnbaum
About this episode
Hey my loves! Happy New Year and welcome to series 3 of the Recover to Flourish podcast. In this episode, we’re exploring the common behaviour of seeking permission to eat and other reassurance-seeking habits that often show up in eating disorder recovery. As an eating disorder coach, I know how challenging it can feel to trust yourself and your body when y ... Show More
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