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Jun 11
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30 Years of Anorexia – And What Finally ...

Victoria Kleinsman
About this episode

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by my incredible client Tara, who opens up about her 30-year journey with anorexia—and what finally helped her step into true freedom.


This conversation is a deep, emotional, and honest exploration of what it really takes to recover after decades of struggle, secrecy, and perfectionism. Tara shares how a milestone birthday cracked her open, how trauma shaped her need for control, and how letting go of that control changed everything.


💥 In this episode, we talk about:


  • How childhood trauma planted the seeds of disordered eating

  • The link between people pleasing, perfectionism, and restriction

  • Why traditional routes didn’t work—and what did

  • Navigating fear, body image shifts, and “future tripping”

  • The decision to choose life, freedom, and fun over control

  • What real support looks like when it’s about YOU—not just the food

  • Life after recovery: confidence, invincibility, and finally being yourself



This is one of the most inspiring recovery stories I’ve had the honour to share. If you’ve ever felt like it’s “too late” or that freedom just isn’t available for you… this episode will blow that myth wide open.


💖 Tara’s message to you?

The fear is so much worse than the reality. And the lightness in your head is so worth the heaviness in your body.


🔥 5 Epic Quotes to Highlight:


  1. “The fear couldn’t hurt me. But the eating disorder could.”

  2. “I didn’t realise I was trying to fix two problems—until I learned they were one.”

  3. “I don’t want to be extra, extra small. My mind isn’t small anymore.”

  4. “You don’t need to go back. You just need to decide.”

  5. “I didn’t just gain weight—I gained peace, energy, and a whole new life.”



📌 Useful links:

💜 My free support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-taste-test/

🌍 Website: https://victoriakleinsman.com/

📸 Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial

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