In this deeply moving episode of Fly to Freedom, I’m joined by fellow eating disorder recovery coach, Sarah Rzemieniak, who shares her powerful personal story of healing from anorexia and finding her way back to herself.
Sarah opens up about the roots of her eating disorder, which began at age 12 during a time of emotional insecurity, perfectionism, and disconnection. Her story takes us through years of treatment, early recovery, and a relapse in her 20s that forced her to confront the deeper truths beneath the symptoms. What followed was a profound journey into spirituality, meditation, and inner work that changed everything.
In this conversation, Sarah talks about:
The early patterns of anxiety, people-pleasing, and emotional loneliness that shaped her eating disorder
How the absence of emotional safety led to attaching to the eating disorder for a sense of control
Her turning point: seeking help at just 12 years old, and how treatment both helped and fell short
The moment she realised her recovery had been based on external validation—not true healing
How spirituality, solo travel to India, and a meditation practice helped her rebuild her self-worth from within
Becoming a mother and what she now sees through the eyes of her own children
The transition from being a dietitian to becoming a recovery coach, and why that shift brought her deeper into her purpose
What full recovery really means to her today
Sarah’s story is honest, emotional, and full of wisdom that will speak straight to your heart. Whether you're in the early stages of recovery or years into the process, her insight into self-worth, love, and healing offers profound reassurance that freedom is not only possible—but waiting for you.
Guest Bio:
Sarah Rzemieniak is a Carolyn Costin Institute Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach who has been in private practice since 2018. She provides 1:1 support to individuals around the world and now leads a small team of other CCI-certified coaches. Formerly an eating disorder dietitian, Sarah now works solely in coaching and counselling. She considers herself fully recovered from anorexia nervosa and lives in Vancouver, Canada with her husband and two young sons.
Connect with Sarah:
Instagram: @sarah.rzemieniak.coaching
Website: sarahrzemieniak.com
Listen now and discover:
→ Why eating disorders so often start with unmet emotional needs
→ The power of spiritual practice in long-term healing
→ How to recognise when you’re only “functionally recovered”
→ What it really takes to reconnect with your worth
With love always,
Julia x