Today, I’m talking to Dr. Alyssa Hamel. Alyssa is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, educator, researcher, and eating disorder specialist. She serves as Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at The University at Buffalo, State University of New York flagship institution and has been doi ... Show More
Sep 23
Quasi-recovery in the Eating Disorder Healing Journey
When you’re in quasi recovery, you’re sort of halfway there. It’s significant progress but can also be a miserable, isolating limbo of not being truly ill anymore, but living a million miles away from genuine food freedom. Just because you ‘look so much better,’ according to othe ... Show More
7m 35s
Sep 19
20 Inspiring Recovery Tips to Manage Extreme Hunger
Are you in eating disorder recovery and feeling extremely hungry? Are you terrified, exhilarated, scared, overwhelmed and feeling out of control? Do you want to understand your extreme hunger and work with it? In this episode, I’m going to give you 20 recovery tips to support you ... Show More
10m 36s
Nov 2023
Coping with Feeling Full in Eating Disorder Recovery
<p>In this episode, I delve into effective ways to cope with the sensation of fullness and provide practical tips for relearning a healthy relationship with food. I'll guide you through essential steps in this process, including managing hunger, breaking free from cycles of ... Show More
22m 22s
Aug 2024
Getting ‘Un-Stuck’ in Your Eating Disorder Recovery
<p>In this episode, we’re tackling a common and frustrating issue: feeling stuck in your eating disorder treatment. Whether you’ve been in treatment for years, have cycled through various treatment programs, or struggle with persistent negative thoughts, this episode is for you. ... Show More
16m 49s
Jan 2025
Diet culture is EVERYWHERE! How you can learn to cope
<p>In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re diving into the reality that diet culture is all around us – from social media to conversations with friends, it's hard to escape. <br/><br/>As an eating disorder coach, I know how overwhelming and triggering this ... Show More
13m 57s