In this powerful and often playful episode of Fly to Freedom, specialist anorexia recovery coach Julia Trehane is joined once again by recovery coach Victoria Kleinsman for a short but deeply impactful session—one that’s sparked by a listener request to roleplay the eating disorder versus the healthy self.
Expect laughter, raw honesty, and moments of deep recognition as Julia and Victoria bring to life the inner war that so many face in eating disorder recovery. From food fears to compulsive exercise thoughts, they expose the language of the eating disorder and model the kind of compassionate self-talk that leads to true healing.
They also unpack real listener questions, including:
“How do I build a life bigger than bulimia?”
“What are the pros and cons of recovery?”
“How do I move forward if I’m still terrified of weight gain?”
“Will I ever feel free in my body again?”
Together, they share personal stories, celebrate recovery wins, and gently dismantle fear-based beliefs. If you’re navigating anorexia recovery, bulimia, or simply trying to understand how to separate from the critical voice inside, this episode offers both hope and practical guidance.
🎧 Plus, hear about the unexpected grief of letting go, the joy of finding your true self, and why compassion is your most powerful recovery tool.
Referenced Episodes:
Episode 105 & 106 – What Healing Feels Like: Understanding the Physical and Emotional Changes in Recovery
🌟 Special AnnouncementJulia will soon be launching her Overcoming the Fear of Weight Gain course as a standalone offer outside of the Eating Disorder Recovery Circle. This is great for those who want focused, practical help with one of the biggest challenges in recovery.
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About Julia
Julia Trehane is a specialist anorexia recovery coach who helps people move from fear to full freedom with food, body, and life. After recovering from over 40 years of anorexia, orthorexia, and exercise addiction, she now guides others to rediscover who they are without the eating disorder. She hosts Fly to Freedom and leads the Eating Disorder Recovery Circle community.
🌐 juliatrehane.com
🌐 edrecoverycircle.com
📷 Instagram: @juliatrehane
About Victoria
Victoria Kleinsman is a food freedom and body image coach who works with people to break free from restriction, binge eating, and body shame. With lived experience of both anorexia and bulimia, she brings powerful energy and unfiltered honesty to recovery work. Victoria is known for combining fierce compassion with practical mindset tools to help clients reclaim their power and live fully.
🌐 victoriakleinsman.com
📷 Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial