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Self-soothe with Emily. Let yourself heal and let go of your eating disorder, and choose self-compassion and self-kindness. Target your triggers and unlearn unhealthy coping mechanisms. Let this podcast guide you to a life free of your eating disorder. s

Emily Donoher


    • Jul 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES


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    age regression (healthy or not?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 32:06


    idk about you, but i'm insanely addicted to roblox. in today's episode, I talk about age regression!

    fear of fear (let's talk about shit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 44:00


    In today's episode, Emily opens up about her experience with panic disorder, retelling how it impacted travelling, and sharing what helped her through.

    Reading through my OLD diaries *sorry*

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 26:34


    In today's episode, Emily reads through her old diaries and reflects on the things she wishes she could tell herself. With some awkward stories, this light-hearted episode aims to make you laugh and reflect on your own journey!

    ED to Fitness influencers need to STOP & the root of the issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 44:32


    In today's episode, Emily delivers a passionate rant about the detriments of the eating disorder to fitness pipeline, the dangers of promoting exercise as a means of recovery, and how you can identify the root of the issue! Get a copy of The Recovery Journal Here: https://therecoveryclubb.myshopify.com

    How To Rewire Your ED Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 32:33


    In today's episode, I share how to change our narratives, how rewiring our thoughts can be achieved, and how important it is that we do so in order to finally heal. To buy The Recovery Journal: https://a9c1e4-3.myshopify.com/

    Things You Don't Know About Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 27:00


    In a late night spontaneous episode, Emily shared things that she didn't know about recovery.

    The Recovery Club (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 0:31


    Losing my Dad at 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 61:34


    In a very personal new episode, I share the story of losing my dad when I was 18 from Motor Neuron Disease (MND/ALS). If you, or anyone you know, is struggling, please reach out.

    Recovery Update!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 8:48


    In a short and sweet episode, Em talks about the mindset changes she has had regarding recovery, and shares some advice. To get a copy of the book: https://the-recovery-club.myshopify.com

    Influencers Are Promoting EDs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 27:54


    In today's episode, Em rant about influencer culture and the harmful impacts on our mental health and eating disorders. Find Em on insta at @emsinrecovery or @emilydonoher, and on tiktok at @emsloveletterz and email at eatittobeatitpodcast@gmail.com. buy the recovery journal at https://the-recovery-club.myshopify.com

    “sick enough” doesn't exist & why you never feel valid

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 37:38


    It is time to uncover why you never feel sick enough or valid. From core beliefs, underfunded healthcare systems, denial and more, Emily explains how she managed to understand and change her perception of herself. To get the Recovery Journal, click here: https://the-recovery-club.myshopify.com and use ‘25OFF' for 25% off!!! em's socials: @emsloveletterz (tiktok), @emsinrecovery, @emilydonoher & @therecoveryclubpodcast (insta), email: eatittobeatitpodcast@gmail.com

    listen if you're insecure about weight gain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 34:15


    In perhaps my favourite episode, I talk about how to manage feeling insecure due to weight gain. Weight gain is a necessary part of recovery, and yet it feels so difficult to manage emotionally. Today's episode talks about how to shift your mindset into being excited about weight gain, instead of scared of it! Get 25% off ‘The Recovery Journal' with code ‘25off' on https://the-recovery-club.myshopify.com Find me on instagram at @emilydonoher @therecoveryclubpodcast @emsinrecovery & tiktok @emsloveletterz & email: emilyffiondonoher7@gmail.com

    Eating Disorder Meditation (Food Guilt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 11:05


    Welcome to the first episode of a new series filled with meditations and other (more general) healing stuff! Remember to leave a rating if you enjoy, and find the Recovery Journal along with Emily's socials here: https://linktr.ee/emsinrecovery

    How to *MENTALLY* Recover (is your mindset sabotaging your healing?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 34:29


    Tired of not feeling better? Hating yourself is exhausting. It's miserable. In today's episode, Em shares how she THOUGHT her way out of her eating disorder, out of self-destruction, and how shifting your mindset is the key to recovery. GET THE RECOVERY JOURNAL AT https://the-recovery-club.myshopify.com. LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/emsinrecovery

    how to *FINALLY* recover & heal in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 42:10


    In today's episode, Emily teaches you how to truly heal and recover in 2023, making this new year yours. If you want to get a copy of the recovery journal, you can at https://the-recovery-club.myshopify.com. Follow Em on Insta at @emsinrecovery, @therecoveryclubpodcast & @emilydonoher. Follow her on tiktok at @emsloveletterz. For email, email Em at eatittobeatitpodcast@gmail.com.  Happy new year

    why i left the recovery community + how i am really feeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 28:26


    In today's episode, Emily gives some life updates and explains why she has decided to make the decision to leave the recovery community. Find Em on instagram at @emsinrecovery + @emilydonoher + @therecoveryclubpodcast. Buy The Recovery Journal at: https://the-recovery-club.myshopify.com/?fbclid=PAAaZ7r9aHzF_irJYVSc_pITpeFUoRgHvnB2YNnzyQeQp3Hx6Il_fIoN43NFo

    Gaining Weight But Not Feeling Better? & Book Release!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 21:38


    Gaining weight but not feeling better is incredibly common, and it is difficult to navigate. In today's episode, Emily shares her advice on this, as well as announces the launch of ‘The Recovery Journal', now available at https://the-recovery-club.myshopify.com/?fbclid=PAAaYWVsNAAM4192yUnYoKWwrGLU-jqPdSbZK8BiAhdlPklP7i0UJDaDtVW2Q follow emily on instagram at @emsinrecovery and @therecoveryclubpodcast and @emilydonoher, and tiktok at @emsloveletterz, and email eatittobeatitpodcast@gmail.col

    Is Skinny The Next Beauty Trend…? (and why you shouldn't give a f*ck)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 21:47


    In today's episode, Emily unravels the latest beauty hype… skinny bodies. Heroin chic is back and even more dangerous than before.

    Is Recovery Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 38:57


    Celebrating 9 months of real recovery, Emily shares her highs and lows of the journey. Find Emily on Instagram at @emsinrecovery + @therecoveryclubpodcast + @emilydonoher & on tiktok at @emsloveletterz

    Stop Chasing Sickness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 25:27


    Inspired by the amazing @Zarasingletonx on instagram, Emily dives deep into our need to validate ourselves, as well as discusses the “rewards” of chasing sickness.

    Managing School With An ED

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 17:01


    September brings about a new year of education, but what does that mean for people struggling with an eating disorder? In today's episode, Emily gives her best tips and a pep talk to help you manage school.

    EDs Aren't About Food Or Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 25:15


    Where do our eating disorders come from? To recover, it is important we understand where our eating disorders come from and what motivates them.

    Strong not Skinny

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 29:25


    In today's episode, Emily discusses the common theme in recovery of fitness, and the pressure to go from chasing skinny to chasing strong.

    Break Up With Your ED & How To Stop Calorie Counting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 31:46


    Your eating disorder is a toxic partner. You know you deserve better but you still hang on to it because it comforts you. In today's episode, Emily gives you a much needed pep talk and teaches you how to stop calorie counting and weighing yourself. If you're enjoying the podcast, be sure to leave a rating and follow @therecoveryclubpodcast on insta for reminders and updates. Follow Emily on instagram at @emsinrecovery and @emilydonoher, and on tiktok at @emsloveletterz. For business enquiries, email eatittobeatitpodcast@gmail.com .

    “I'm Not Sick Enough”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 34:50


    We all struggle with the belief we are not sick enough, or our struggles aren't valid. And why? In today's episode, Emily talks about the universally experienced pain of not feeling sick enough. If you want to be updated, follow @therecoveryclubpodcast on instagram. emily's instagrams: @emsinrecovery @emilydonoher. for business enquiries, contact eatittobeatitpodcast@gmail.com and follow Em on tiktok, @emsloveletterz.

    “I Want To Relapse”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 45:39


    One of the hardest parts of recovery is dealing with relapse urges. In today's episode, Emily explains the relapse/recovery cycle and helps you navigate these urges! If you're enjoying, be sure to leave a review. Follow @therecoveryclubpodcast on instagram for updates. tiktok: emsloveletterz + instagram is emsinrecovery and emilydonoher.

    Your ED Is Lying To You

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 31:05


    In today's episode, Emily rationalises the irrational. Myth busting your eating disorder thoughts and rules that govern your life. If you would like to keep updated on the podcast, follow @therecoveryclubpodcast or @emsinrecovery on instagram, or follow @emilydonoher for personal updates. TIKTOK is @emsloveletterz. Be kind, and take care of yourself.

    Why You're Self-Destructing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 33:51


    Self-destruction becomes a normal reaction to painful things. And it is a cycle that is very hard to get out of. In today's episode, Emily discusses the cycle of self-destruction and why exactly you're struggling to recover. In this episode, Emily quotes ‘Psych Central' and the book, ‘Healing the shame that binds us'. If you'd like to get hold of a t-shirt or hoodie, the link is: https://everpress.com/profile/empowering . if you'd like to follow Emily on tiktok, it is @emsloveletterz . Insta: @Emsinrecovery + @emilydonoher + @empoweringpodcastt . Emily's email for business inquiries is Eatittobeatitpodcast@gmail.com

    Food Guilt, Comparison & No Motivation | Q+A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 30:17


    Emily answers your recovery questions! If you're liking the podcast, make sure to leave a rating and review and share:)

    STOP TRIGGERING YOURSELF!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 29:27


    We all do it. We are all controlled by our self-destructive tendencies and act upon impulses. We strive for sickness, which ultimately just keeps us stuck. In this episode, Emily gives you a reality check. If you are enjoying the podcast, don't forget to give it a rating! Instagram: EmilyDonoher + Emsinrecovery + Empoweringpodcastt. Tiktok is Emsloveletterz and Email is Eatittobeatitpodcast@gmail.com

    My Experience With Therapy *juicy*

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 47:45


    Told to exercise 5 times a week by her dietician, didn't “look” depressed? Emily shares her most bizarre moments of therapy, while also sharing how it has changed and saved her life. If you need help, please reach out for support.

    How I Stopped Fearing Weight Gain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 32:35


    In today's episode, Emily gets very candid about her journey from fearing weight gain, to appreciating it. Trigger Warning: discussion of weight (no discussion of numbers, bmi, or triggering details)

    Are You Stuck In Quasi-Recovery?| ED Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 29:50


    Are you stuck in quasi-recovery? In today's episode, Emily discusses why it's impossible to not be in this stage of recovery for a period of time, but how it is important to navigate it, and come out the other side. You deserve a full recovery, and in this episode, Emily will guide you to that.

    Navigating ED Recovery In Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 24:36


    In today's episode, Emily opens up about how Summer has made recovery harder, and shares her tips to make recovery easier during summer. GET YOUR T-SHIRT & HOODIES AT https://everpress.com/profile/empowering AND GET YOUR BRACELETS ON @RECOVERY_CAMPAIGN ON INSTAGRAM!

    Health Anxiety & Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 28:27


    In this episode, Emily opens up about her experience of Health Anxiety, better known as Hypochondria.

    I Was Ghosted Because of My ED | Friendships & EDs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 31:52


    STORYTIME: In this episode, Emily shared how her eating disorder caused her to be ghosted by her best friend, and how eating disorders can damage our relationships.

    Letting Go of The Anorexic Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 16:53


    In today's episode, Emily discusses how difficult it is to let go of the anorexic identity. Shedding light on how she has managed, today's episode will help guide you through this difficult part of your recovery journey.

    Stop Obsessing Over Their Recovery + Focus On Your Own

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 28:27


    We all compare, but in recovery, comparison will only steer you off your own path. In this episode, Emily gets candid about how comparison has slowed her down, and how she has navigated it.

    Recovery Saved My Life| ED Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 40:11


    In this episode, Emily explores the relationship between eating disorders and suicide. Trigger warning: discussion of suicide.

    Is Recovery Worth It? *But YOU Answer*

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 28:21


    Thank you to the following beautiful people for answering my questions! @FeedingKiki + @VentingYaz + @MaisieSinclair29 + @MillieIsRecovering @PositivelyChar

    “I Felt Prettier Before Recovery”| ED Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 26:17


    For a lot of us, weight gain can leave us feeling uncomfortable and insecure. But Emily shares how she navigates these feelings, and how you can too.

    When Recovery Feels Like Failure| ED Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 20:40


    In this episode, Emily helps navigate thoughts of failure. Are you doing the right thing by recovering? Are you failing your eating disorder? Emily answers your commonly thought questions.

    Orthorexia & Health Anxiety | My Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 31:29


    In this episode, Emily gets candid about her struggles with Orthorexia and Health Anxiety.

    Why Weight Gain is Unavoidable | ED Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 40:44


    In this episode, Emily addresses why weight gain is unavoidable for your recovery, and how to manage and accept that. As well as talking about anxiety, Emily shares her experience of weight gain, and just how necessary it has been for her recovery, and why it is necessary for yours. No matter what you weigh.

    You Don't Know What You Look Like: Body Dysmorphia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 36:38


    All things body dysmorphia.

    Life After Anorexia: Another ED?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 32:32


    In this episode, Emily talks about the 4 routes after anorexia. Specifically, the development of a different eating disorder, and how unresolved difficulties leave us prone to “disorder hopping”. Trigger warning: topics which listeners with emetophobia may find uncomfortable. Additionally, Emily talks about eating disorders in some depth so caution advised. However, Emily aims to create a safe environment for you to feel comforted and understood. No mention of numbers or intended triggering details.

    If You're Struggling With an Eating Disorder, Listen to This

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 2:01


    Emily delivers a prose she wrote to comfort and inspire you in your recovery journey.

    Binging V Extreme Hunger: The Difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 26:16


    “Am I binging or honouring extreme hunger?” - A question a lot of people in recovery seem to ask themselves. So, what is the difference? How do you know if it's binging or honouring extreme hunger? In this episode, Emily helps clarify the line between the two, and help you learn how to accept your extreme hunger.

    Why Not Recovering Is Terrifying

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 29:43


    In this episode, Emily dives deep into why you should fear not recovering. The glamorisation of Anorexia has influenced so many people to be scared to recover. Emily is here to tell you why you should fear NOT recovering. Trigger warning: discussion of anorexia and suicide.

    Anorexia & Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 32:36


    Which came first? How do you manage both? How do each affect one another? In today's episode, Emily dives in to living with both disorders, and how to manage recovery.

    Choosing Recovery + Q&A!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 32:08


    In this episode, Emily answers YOUR questions about what made her choose recovery, her biggest recovery win, and shares your recovery wins!

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