Podcasts about eating disorder recovery

In this episode, I explore how to navigate feeling full. I hope that you find it helpful.   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website ONLINE COURSES - link to all courses HERE Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating - a course to help you heal your relationship with food. Online Breaking Free from Bulimia - a course to help you break free from bulimia nervosa. Eating Disorders Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with eating disorders. Body Image Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with body image issues.  

Mallary is on a mission to revamp the way the system helps....or isn't really....helping those struggling with Eating Disorders. Those who are better but not fully recovered. This is most people who struggle with Eating Disorders. In her book, SLIP, she shares her own lived experience, those she surveyed, and ways those who have loved ones with eating disorders can truly help. I love everything she has to say and I know you will too.    Her book: Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery https://amzn.to/487RatH Follow on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mallarytenoretarpley/ Connect: https://www.mallarytenoretarpley.com/   Therapeutic Food Framework: https://www.roadtolivingwhole.com/therapeuticfoodframework/   Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery

Caitlin Butler is an anorexia survivor turned eating disorder recovery coach and the founder of Bold Bites HQ. After struggling without the tools she needed in her eating disorder recovery, she began creating her own. Now she designs care packages, cheeky mugs, stickers, and coloring pages that support women through the messy, real moments of recovery. Her mission is simple: make eating doable again and help women break free from restriction, food obsession, and over-exercising so they can actually enjoy life.Listen to learn more about:Tangible tools while pursuing eating disorder recoveryThe why behind care packagesHer journey with an eating disorder and how it inspires her workHow restriction and over-exercising get mistaken for “strength,” when they actually disconnect us from life and people we love.How can we promote a better environment for athletes with words and actionsDisconnection from our bodies with over-exercising and restrictionThe underfed brain and quality of lifeFeast or famine mindset in eating disordersMessy moments of recovery and how she helps individuals get through them How you can help as support system for someone in recoveryWhy practical, day-to-day tools can make recovery feel doable instead of impossibleAnd so much more!Stay connected:Use code REALFUEL10 for 10% off on her etsy shop!•Bold Bites HQ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boldbiteshq/•Bold Bites HQ on etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BOLDBITESHQ•Caitlin's  website: https://www.simplifyyourhealth.net/•Stevie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/•Stevie's website: https://stevielynrd.com/

Miah Noble is a trail runner on the rise in Australia, with a slew of impressive runs under her belt already that have earned her a spot on the team representing Australia at the WMTRC this month. Alongside that though, Miah has been on a much more important life journey as she finds new strength and joy through recovering from an Eating Disorder. Eating Disorders affect so many in our sport in a myriad of ways, and Miah has been powerfully sharing the highs and lows as she emerges from the thick of the struggles. This episode is a deep conversation about how Miah has progressed through recovery, the lessons she has learned along the way, and the excitement she has for the future.Stay Tuned for the post-world champs episode with Miah where we will dive deeper into her running career, get a first hand report of what a debut world champs is like and get to know Miah even more!We really hope you enjoy listening to this episode. For help and advice around Eating Disorders, including seeking support for yourself or information on how to help a loved one, some great resources are:The Butterfly Foundation: https://butterfly.org.au/National Eating Disorders Collaboration: https://nedc.com.au/Thanks for joining us on Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod and share your thoughts, questions, or your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Miah: Instagram | StravaSim: Instagram | StravaMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/new-life License code: VJ9EPZM2AQUSWRXL

There's a stage few people talk about between the worst days of an eating disorder and full recovery. It's the messy and misunderstood middle. That's where author and professor Mallary Tenore Tarpley finds herself as an adult who spent her teenage years in and out of hospitals with anorexia. In her new book, she blends her own story with insights from hundreds of patients worldwide and the doctors working to better understand this space, where setbacks are real but so is progress. Her book is called Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery.

Have you ever reached for food when you were stressed, lonely, or overwhelmed, only to feel guilty afterward? In this episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, Dr. Marianne Miller, LMFT, explores the guilt so many people carry around emotional eating and why that guilt does more harm than the eating itself. She shares how comfort eating has always been a part of human connection, memory, and regulation, and why diet culture has twisted it into something we're told to feel ashamed of. CONTENT CAUTION This episode includes discussion of emotional eating, guilt, diet culture messages, and eating disorder recovery. Please take care while listening and step away if you need to. WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE ON EMOTIONAL EATING Dr. Marianne discusses what she's noticed while eavesdropping at restaurants when people turn down dessert by saying they “don't want to be bad.” This everyday example highlights how morality gets tangled up with food, especially with foods that often bring us joy and comfort. Instead of labeling emotional eating as wrong, Dr. Marianne reframes it as information about what we need in the moment. Listeners will learn practical strategies for releasing guilt, including naming emotions before and after eating, shifting language around food choices, and building a toolkit of regulation strategies that includes but isn't limited to food. Dr. Marianne also speaks directly to neurodivergent listeners, offering sensory-based and executive functioning supports like low-lift eating, grounding practices, and compassion for how food can play an important role in daily self-care. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt stuck in the cycle of eating for comfort, feeling guilty, and then eating again to soothe that guilt. Dr. Marianne offers a liberation-based perspective, showing how every act of compassion toward yourself is also resistance to diet culture, fatphobia, and ableism. If emotional eating has ever left you feeling guilty, this conversation will help you release shame and see food as a source of connection, care, and freedom. RELATED EPISODES ON SHAME & BINGE EATING Overcoming Shame in Eating Disorder Recovery on Apple & Spotify. How to Manage Triggers & Cravings During Recovery From Binge Eating & Bulimia on Apple & Spotify. Binge Eating Urges: Why They Happen & How to Manage Them Without Shame on Apple & Spotify. INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller Check out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course Look into my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be! Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

In this insightful episode of the Compared to Who? podcast, host Heather Creekmore welcomes bestselling author, speaker, and Bible teacher Lisa Whittle to discuss her new book, Body and Soul, and the powerful concept of "whole body theology." Together, they delve into the intersection of faith and body image, explore what it means to have a biblical foundation for how we view our bodies, and confront the complicated journey many Christians face with body image and self-worth. Key Points & Takeaways: Whole Body Theology Defined:Lisa shares her journey into developing a “whole body theology” — a comprehensive, biblical belief system that addresses our entire personhood (body, soul, and spirit). This theology is designed to give believers a scriptural foundation for making body-related decisions, rather than relying solely on diet culture or secular self-esteem movements. The Need for a Biblical Approach:Both Heather and Lisa highlight the shortcomings of how the Church often compartmentalizes spiritual and physical health, or accidentally echoes secular body positivity without offering a theological alternative. Lisa asserts that lasting body image peace is grounded in spiritual transformation and discipleship, not just new diets or positive mantras. Personal Body Image Stories:Lisa vulnerably recounts her own "complicated" story with body image, including familial pressures, diet culture, and early struggles with eating disorders. She reveals how the truth of Scripture and God’s view of her body brought genuine freedom, something diets and cultural messages never provided. Discipleship Around Body Image:The conversation stresses the Church’s responsibility to disciple believers in whole body theology, integrating faith and embodied life. Lisa advocates for developing a framework where everyday choices with food, movement, rest, and even work are filtered through the lens of glorifying God. Misuse of Scripture in Body Image:Common verses like “your body is a temple” or “fearfully and wonderfully made” are often misapplied, leading to shame, diet obsession, or misunderstanding. True whole body theology digs deeper into Scripture for a holistic, grace-filled perspective rather than cherry-picking verses to fit societal standards. Rejecting Judgement & Assumptions:Both speakers caution against judging others' bodies from the outside or assuming someone's spiritual health by body size. Such partiality is unbiblical and harmful, and they call for more compassion and understanding within the Church community. Dangers of Diet and Body Positivity Culture:Lisa and Heather warn against simply swinging from diet culture to secular body positivity without a biblical root. They challenge listeners not to accept cultural solutions but to pursue God’s truth for genuine freedom and transformation. About Lisa’s Bible Study (Body and Soul):Lisa explains how her new six-week Bible study walks individuals or groups through the process of building a whole body theology. With videos, scripture dives, reflection questions, and practical steps, participants learn to draw their body beliefs from Scripture—not from culture. Practical Encouragements: Lasting body image freedom comes from aligning your beliefs about your body with God’s Word, not with fleeting diets or positive slogans. True discipleship includes how we steward, honor, and view our physical selves as integral to spiritual life. It’s time for the Church and its people to lead—not follow—in honest, compassionate, gospel-oriented conversations about body image. Get Connected & Resources: Heather Creekmore’s 40 Day Body Image Journey:Sign up at improvebodyimage.com to dig deep into Scripture and pursue body image freedom. In His Image Conference:Join Heather outside Dallas, Texas, this November—early registration details are here: https://www.wonderfullymadenutritioncounseling.com/events/in-his-image-body-image-conference-for-teen-girls-and-women-2025 Get Lisa Whittle’s Book:Body and Soul: A Six-Week Bible Study is available on Amazon (affiliate link), LisaWhittle.com, and wherever books are sold. Connect with Heather:Visit heathercreekmore.com for more encouragement, resources, and podcast info. Thanks for tuning in to Compared to Who? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who needs biblical hope for their body image journey! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if recovery isn't about a finish line but about finding meaning in the messy middle? In this episode of Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Dr. Marianne Miller welcomes journalist, professor, and author Mallary Tenore Tarpley to talk about her groundbreaking new book, Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. Mallary shares her powerful story of developing anorexia at age 12 after her mother's death, navigating years of treatment, and later facing a decade-long cycle of bingeing and restricting. She describes how she reframed her experience through the concept of “The Middle Place,” which is a space between acute illness and full recovery where slips are not failures but opportunities for growth. Through her lens as a journalist and storyteller, Mallary highlights the importance of expanding the language of recovery. Instead of labeling experiences as “quasi-recovery” or “pseudo-recovery,” she offers a more compassionate and nuanced perspective...one that validates ongoing struggles while still holding space for progress and hope.

In eating disorder recovery, you'll be searching for the latest mindset hack or magic technique to miraculously propel you out of food obsession and into the land of peaceful eating. You're absorbing YouTube recovery content like it's a full-time job and following the progress of inspiring recovery warriors on socials. You might watch ‘What I Eat in a Day Content' on repeat, in a search of the perfect meal plan, so that your body can recover in the ‘right way'.  The ideal recovery fantasy is a thing! Perhaps you are fixated on healthy eating, bordering on orthorexia whilst searching for the plan that will transport you to recovery land, without having to embark on embracing your forbidden foods or anything that could contaminate your system. Sometimes you can search for every possible solution without returning to some of the basic and fundamental recovery practices. You're metaphorically rearranging the skidding deckchairs on the sinking Titanic, rather than addressing the core issue that's sinking you deeper into the sea. It is the boring and unsexy work of regular eating in eating disorder recovery. In this episode, I explore the importance of regular eating and how to practically put it into practice.   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website ONLINE COURSES - link to all courses HERE Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating - a course to help you heal your relationship with food. Online Breaking Free from Bulimia - a course to help you break free from bulimia nervosa. Eating Disorders Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with eating disorders. Body Image Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with body image issues.    

What happens when you're no longer engaging in dangerous eating disorder behaviors, but food still feels like it controls your life? In this episode, Dr. Marianne Miller unpacks the concept of quasi-recovery, a space that can feel both safer than active illness and yet not fully free. Quasi-recovery often includes improved behaviors, such as more regular meals or weight restoration, but leaves behind the deeper work of healing food fear, body shame, and internalized rules. It can be an especially frustrating and lonely experience, because it is often praised by others even when it does not feel like real recovery on the inside. Dr. Marianne explores how quasi-recovery can shape lifelong eating struggles and why people often get stuck there. This episode also considers how neurodivergent and marginalized folks are particularly vulnerable to staying in quasi-recovery when treatment does not address trauma, sensory needs, systemic harm, or body autonomy. This episode covers: What quasi-recovery is and how it shows up in daily life Why healing requires more than just behavior change How fear and food rules quietly persist in this phase Why some people believe they will struggle with food forever What a more liberating vision of recovery can look like If you have ever wondered whether you are truly recovered or just surviving in a different way, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope. You do not have to stay stuck in a version of recovery that does not meet your full needs. There is more available to you. CONTENT CAUTION: This episode discusses eating disorder behaviors, body image distress, and systemic oppression. Please take care while listening. RELATED EPISODES ON QUASI-RECOVERY & ORTHOREXIA: Orthorexia, Quasi-Recovery, & Lifelong Eating Disorder Struggles with Dr. Lara Zibarras @drlarazib on Apple & Spotify. Orthorexia Uncovered: Causes, Challenges, & Pathways to Healing on Apple & Spotify. An Orthorexia Recovery Story with Sabrina Magnan, @sabrina.magnan.health on Apple & Spotify. LEARN MORE: Dr. Marianne Miller is a fat, neurodivergent eating disorder therapist and ARFID educator. She supports individuals recovering from ARFID, binge eating disorder, anorexia, bulimia, and quasi-recovery. Her work centers autonomy, sensory attunement, and liberation. It is also neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed. She provides Queer-affirming and gender-affirming care. Dr. Marianne is late-diagnosed autistic. For those who connect with this discussion and suspect ARFID may be part of their experience, or for clinicians seeking to better understand this overlap, Dr. Marianne offers her ARFID and Selective Eating Course. This self-paced program provides neurodivergent-affirming strategies and tools to address ARFID, including its intersection with anorexia, in both teens and adults. INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Go to my website https://www.drmariannemiller.com Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller Look into my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com  

Welcome to the last episode of season 3! In today's solo chat, we're talking about something that comes up for so many of us in recovery: weight gain. I know it can feel scary, overwhelming, and sometimes even impossible to accept. I'll share why weight gain is actually a normal and healthy part of healing, how to manage the fear and emotions that come with it, and some practical ways to cope without letting it derail your recovery. After this, I'm taking a short break and will be back in October with season 4, for more chats, tips, and support for your recovery journey.Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com

This is the episode I've never fully shared before – not the neat, summarised version of my story, but the raw, unfiltered truth of my eating disorder recovery.I take you with me from the very darkest place I have ever been – when I truly believed my family would be better off without me – through the messy, painful, beautiful journey that led me to full and lasting freedom.You'll hear about the moments that broke me open, the boundaries I had to set, the inner child work that changed everything, the terrifying physical symptoms, the cravings, the shame, and the unexpected rediscovery of connection, pleasure, and love for life itself.This isn't a “five tips to recover” kind of episode. It's my lived experience – the truth of anorexia recovery and eating disorder recovery as I walked it – with all the fear, hope, setbacks, and breakthroughs along the way.If you're in the middle of it right now, or standing at the edge wondering if recovery is even possible for you, I hope my story shows you that no matter how far gone you feel, you are never beyond hope. Freedom is possible, and it's worth every tear, every bite, every beginning again.

Send us a textJoin us for a heartfelt episode as we follow Isabella's courageous journey through eating disorder recovery. Discover the challenges she faced, the triumphs she celebrated, and the invaluable lessons she learned along the way. Isabella's story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of self-discovery. Tune in to hear how she navigated her path to healing and found strength in vulnerability, offering inspiration to anyone facing similar struggles.Thanks for Tuning in to Yes Catholic! We're so grateful you joined us for this episode. If this story inspired you, be sure to like, share, and subscribe to keep saying Yes to Jesus with us. Stay connected with the Yes Catholic community on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube @yes.catholic for more powerful testimonies and faith-filled content. Your support helps us continue sharing stories and reaching people all over the world! Thank you in advance for your generosity! Thank you for being part of the Yes Catholic community—where real people share real stories, all for God's glory! Thank You to Our Sponsors! This episode of Yes Catholic is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors Truthly and Tabella. Your partnership helps us continue sharing powerful testimonies and inspiring stories of faith.

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An estimated 70 million people worldwide will struggle with an eating disorder in their lifetime. Many individuals experiencing these disorders...

Why does letting go of food restriction feel unsafe, even when you're ready to recover? In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne explores how restriction can become a form of survival. She discusses the ways restriction may provide a sense of control, structure, or identity, especially for those who are neurodivergent, live in marginalized bodies, or have trauma histories. You will learn about the difference between egosyntonic restriction, which feels aligned with your values, and egodystonic restriction, which feels distressing. This insight can help make sense of your internal conflict and guide you toward a more compassionate approach to healing. This episode offers a perspective rooted in liberation, not compliance. Dr. Marianne invites you to honor the role restriction has played in your life while also creating new ways to feel safe and supported in your body.

If eating disorder recovery was just an easy-peasy walk in the woods, picking bluebells and skipping along beautifully curated paths, then you probably wouldn't be listening to this. Although recovery can lead to some spectacular destinations and a whole bucket of inner peace, the initial routes are often bumpy and tangled with weeds and rocks blocking the way. It can feel frankly quite terrifying. This is not to put you off embarking or continuing along the road. In fact, it is to support you in honesty and reality, and to empower you to keep on going. In this episode, I explore 5 bitter truths about eating disorder recovery. I hope that you find it helpful.   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website ONLINE COURSES - link to all courses HERE Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating - a course to help you heal your relationship with food. Online Breaking Free from Bulimia - a course to help you break free from bulimia nervosa. Eating Disorders Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with eating disorders. Body Image Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with body image issues.  

In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we're talking about something that can feel a little overwhelming – interpreting blood lab results during eating disorder recovery. Whether you're getting blood work to check on your health or working with a medical team, it can be tricky to understand what those numbers really mean. I'll walk you through how to look at your results with a realistic lens, how to avoid jumping to conclusions, and why it's important to focus on overall healing, not just a single number. Recovery is about much more than what's on a sheet of paper, but understanding these results is still a valuable part of the process. I hope it helps!Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com

Diet culture has a sneaky way of showing up everywhere. From weightloss plans disguised as “lifestyle changes” to wellness trends promising to heal everything from your skin to your soul. In this encore episode, I'm joined by Christy Harrison, MPH, RD—author of The Wellness Trap and Anti-Diet—to unpack how diet culture infiltrates the wellness world and impacts women's health in ways that are anything but healthy.Christy explains how the multi-billion-dollar wellness industry often sells us pseudoscience, dubious diagnoses, and rigid food rules that can lead to disordered eating and body-image struggles. We talk about why so many people—especially women—get caught in this cycle, how eating disorders aren't always obvious, and why scientific literacy is one of the most powerful tools for protecting your health.You will learn... Why diet culture's obsession with weight loss harms physical and mental healthHow wellness trends exploit fear to sell ineffective or harmful solutionsThe connection between restrictive eating, binge eating, and long-term health issuesWhy women are extra susceptible to falling into diet culture and wellness trendsHow social media and our political climate contributes to wellness mis- and dis-informationRemember: Your worth isn't measured by your weight, your diet, or how “well” you follow health trends. Real wellness is about freedom and self-compassion.Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and journalist who has been covering food, nutrition, and health for more than 20 years. She is the author of two books, The Wellness Trapand Anti-Diet, and host of the podcasts Rethinking Wellness and Food Psych. Christy's decades of work in journalism, nutrition, and intuitive eating have helped thousands break free from the false promises of diet culture and find a more compassionate, evidence-based approach to food and health. Whether you've struggled with dieting, fallen into the wellness trap, or simply want to support women's health in a more sustainable way, this conversation will help you see wellness culture in a whole new light.Get Christy's latest book: The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses and Find Your True Well-BeingLearn more about Christy at christyharrison.com and follow her on Instagram @chr1styharrisonMentioned in This Episode: Fears About Food Additives, article by Christy Harrison Is Red Food Dye Dangerous?If you're enjoying this self-love podcast, share it with the women in your life to combat diet culture, promote body positivity, and spread self-love.

This week's conversation is a powerful reminder that success isn't just about what happens on the field — it's about how we navigate the challenges off it.Brayden Ainsworth burst onto the AFL scene with the West Coast Eagles, chasing a childhood dream and experiencing the highs of professional sport. But behind the scenes, he was battling something few people knew — an eating disorder that was slowly taking its toll on his body and mind.In this raw and vulnerable chat, Brayden opens up about:The reality of life as a professional AFL playerHis personal struggle with an eating disorder and the path to recoveryFinding purpose beyond sport through his work with The Happiness Co. as a mental health educatorWhy vulnerability is a strength, not a weaknessHow he's now helping others prioritise their mental wellbeingThis episode is deep, honest, and inspiring — a conversation that shines a light on the courage it takes to ask for help, the resilience to rebuild, and the joy of finding a new purpose.If you've ever faced your own mental health challenges or know someone who has, Brayden's story will leave you feeling hopeful and connected.Connect with Brayden Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brayden__ainsworthGrab a copy of my new book coming October 1st!"The 1% Good Club" Amazon - https://amzn.to/46ve1i2Booktopia - https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr

This week's conversation is a powerful reminder that success isn't just about what happens on the field — it's about how we navigate the challenges off it.Brayden Ainsworth burst onto the AFL scene with the West Coast Eagles, chasing a childhood dream and experiencing the highs of professional sport. But behind the scenes, he was battling something few people knew — an eating disorder that was slowly taking its toll on his body and mind.In this raw and vulnerable chat, Brayden opens up about:The reality of life as a professional AFL playerHis personal struggle with an eating disorder and the path to recoveryFinding purpose beyond sport through his work with The Happiness Co. as a mental health educatorWhy vulnerability is a strength, not a weaknessHow he's now helping others prioritise their mental wellbeingThis episode is deep, honest, and inspiring — a conversation that shines a light on the courage it takes to ask for help, the resilience to rebuild, and the joy of finding a new purpose.If you've ever faced your own mental health challenges or know someone who has, Brayden's story will leave you feeling hopeful and connected.Connect with Brayden Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brayden__ainsworthGrab a copy of my new book coming October 1st!"The 1% Good Club" Amazon - https://amzn.to/46ve1i2Booktopia - https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr

Journalist Mallory Tenore Tarpley provides a new framework for understanding eating disorder treatment and recovery, interweaving poignant personal stories, immersive reporting and cutting-edge science in her new book "Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery." Then, with some 60,000 medicinal plants available in the world, certified herbalist Rachelle Robinett explores modern herbalism as a complement to Western medicine in her book "Naturally: The Herbalist's Guide to Health and Transformation."

Have you ever wondered why recovery feels unsafe if you are autistic, or why masking can look like restriction? In this episode, Dr. Marianne examines the overlooked intersection of autism and anorexia. She explains how autistic masking, the survival strategy of hiding or suppressing traits to “fit in,” can overlap with food restriction and why recovery often feels unsafe in treatment spaces that center neurotypical experiences. Dr. Marianne explores how sensory sensitivities, alexithymia, executive functioning challenges, and monotropism can shape eating patterns for autistic individuals and how traditional recovery models fail to accommodate these realities. She also addresses intersectionality in recovery, highlighting that unmasking is riskier for BIPOC, disabled, fat, queer, and trans individuals whose overlapping identities increase the dangers of being fully visible in systems that marginalize them. She emphasizes why neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned, and intersectional recovery spaces are essential. Recovery cannot be one-size-fits-all when it must account for layered oppression, systemic barriers, and the complex ways autistic traits interact with anorexia. Dr. Marianne also discusses the overlap between anorexia and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), particularly among autistic people, and explains why understanding this overlap is crucial for effective and sustainable healing. If recovery has felt unsafe, Dr. Marianne wants listeners to know it is not because they have failed. It is because treatment often fails to recognize autism, honor intersecting identities, and adapt care to meet those realities. She believes every person deserves support that not only accommodates differences but celebrates them as integral to the healing process.

Most people have experienced what Mallary Tenore Tarpley calls “the middle place,” even if they never had a name for it. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon talks with Mallary, author of “SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery”. In her deeply personal and powerfully researched debut, Mallary blends her own story of anorexia and grief, beginning with the loss of her mother, with interviews from experts and survivors. Together, these narratives reveal the often-overlooked realities of recovery. Her concept of the middle place reframes recovery as a living, evolving journey rather than a fixed destination. In addition to her work as an author, Mallary is a journalism and writing professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other major publications. In our conversation, she shares how recovery can be shaped by grief, personal growth, and the courage to live between sickness and full healing.   For more information about “SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery,” by Mallary Tenore Tarply, please visit: https://bookshop.org/p/books/slip-life-in-the-middle-of-eating-disorder-recovery-mallary-tenore-tarpley/21872676?ean=9781668035016 For more information about Mallary, please visit: https://www.mallarytenoretarpley.com For more articles and writing by Mallary, please visit: https://mallary.substack.com Connect with Mallary on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mallarytenoretarpley/ Connect with Mallary on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallary-tenore-6719484/ Connect with Mallary on X at: https://x.com/mallarytenore

In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we're diving into something that can be pretty confusing in recovery: mental hunger.You've probably experienced that feeling of hunger in your mind rather than your body – that constant thinking about food, even after eating. I'll talk about what mental hunger really is, why it happens during eating disorder recovery, and most importantly, how to respond to it without getting overwhelmed. I know it can be frustrating when your mind keeps asking for more food, but it's actually a sign your body is healing. I'm here to help you make sense of it, find ways to manage it, and approach it with compassion as you continue your recovery journey.Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com

Dr. Marianne Miller is joined by Chelsea Levy, RDN (@chelsealevynutrition), a certified intuitive eating counselor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and fat-positive healthcare provider based in New York City. Chelsea shares her powerful journey from "diet rock bottom" to embracing intuitive eating and becoming a leading advocate for weight-inclusive and fat-positive care in eating disorder treatment and chronic illness support. Chelsea opens up about her career shift from the art and production world to dietetics, how she discovered intuitive eating, and why she now rejects the weight-centric medical model. Together, Marianne and Chelsea discuss the harms of weight stigma in healthcare, why fat-positive spaces are essential for healing, and how weight-inclusive care improves outcomes for eating disorder recovery, diabetes management, PCOS, and more. Content Caution: This episode discusses eating disorders, chronic dieting, medical weight stigma, and anti-fat bias. Listeners will learn: Why intuitive eating is transformative for eating disorder recovery How weight stigma in healthcare creates harm and barriers to treatment The difference between weight-inclusive care and fat-positive care How Chelsea integrates gender-affirming, fat-affirming, and evidence-based approaches in her practice What it means to dismantle anti-fat bias in medical and therapeutic spaces Chelsea also shares how validating clients' grief around body image and holding space for autonomy are essential parts of her approach. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking liberation from diet culture, professionals wanting to integrate fat-positive care into their work, and anyone navigating recovery in a world steeped in anti-fat bias. Check Out Other Episodes About Intuitive Eating & Fat Positivity: Anorexia, Accessibility to Care, & Intuitive Eating with @the.michigan.dietitian Lauren Klein, RD on Apple & Spotify. Intuitive vs. Mechanical Eating: Can They Coexist? on Apple & Spotify. Fat Positivity, Accessibility, Body Grief, & Emotions with @bodyimagewithbri Brianna Campos, LPC on Apple & Spotify. Diabetes in a Fat Body: Navigating Stigma, Care, & Self-Trust with Amanda Martinez Beck @thefatdispatch on Apple & Spotify.

Journalist and professor at UT Austin Mallary Tenore Tarpley joins Zibby to discuss her groundbreaking new book, SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. Mallary describes her messy, nonlinear path to recovery from anorexia, sharing what it's like to live in the “middle place” between sickness and full recovery. She reveals how she combined personal stories with research, immersive reporting, and cutting-edge science, touching on the emotional toll of revisiting her childhood journals and treatment records. Finally, they discuss identity, grief, motherhood, healing, and how Mallary is raising her own children with compassion and awareness.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4m8yrm5Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mallary Tenore Tarpley is an assistant professor of practice at The University of Texas at Austin's School of Journalism and Media and McCombs School of Business, where she teaches writing and reporting courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Mallary specializes in a variety of topics, including longform feature writing, creative nonfiction, solutions journalism and nonprofit journalism.A longtime journalist, Mallary's articles and essays have been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Tampa Bay Times, Teen Vogue, Harvard University's Nieman Storyboard and more. She also maintains a weekly newsletter, Write at the Edge, where she shares writing tips and best practices. Mallary's debut nonfiction book, “SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery,” will be published by Simon & Schuster's Simon Element imprint and is now available for pre-order. The book blends immersive reporting, emerging science and social history around eating disorders alongside Mallary's own harrowing journey from a childhood with anorexia to her present-day reality as a mother in recovery. While working on the book, Mallary received a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to support her reporting and writing.

What if recovery isn't about being perfectly healed, but about learning to live – and grow – in the messy, in-between spaces? In this heartfelt episode, accomplished journalist and author Mallary Tenore Tarpley shares the wisdom of “The Middle Place”, a compassionate framework for understanding eating disorder recovery as an imperfect and ongoing process. Drawing from her memoir SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery, Mallary takes us through her recovery from childhood to motherhood, offering vulnerable reflections on grief, perfectionism, relapse, and self-discovery. Her honesty helps reduce shame and reminds us that healing isn't linear. With warmth and insight, Mallary invites us to see recovery not as a destination, but as a daily act of showing up.   If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!   Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email podcast@renfrewcenter.com for a chance to be featured.   All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/

For many of us, food is one of life's great pleasures. But what happens when that joy gets taken away, and can we get it back?When Mallary Tenore Tarpley lost her mother at eleven years old, she wanted to stop time. If growing up meant living without her mom, then she wanted to stay little forever. What started as small acts of food restriction soon turned into a full-blown eating disorder.Mallary shares her story in a powerful new memoir titled Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. The book blends Mallary's own compelling story with her research about eating disorders. Mallary teaches journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. Before that, she spent 10 years living in Florida, including working at the Tampa Bay Times, where she and Dalia were both cub reporters. Dalia recently caught up with Mallary to discuss the book.Mallary will return to the Sunshine State on her book SLIP tour. Catch her on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at Tombolo Books in St. Petersburg, in conversation with the city's poet laureate, Gloria Muñoz.Related episodes:Dietitian Deanna Wolfe on Wellness Trends, Disordered Eating and Finding Food FreedomFor Pastry Chef Shayla “Chez Shay” Daniels, Life Is BittersweetWUSF's Lisa Peakes on Her Love of Radio, Fitness & Why She's Kept a Food Diary for 20 Years

For many of us, food is one of life's great pleasures. But what happens when that joy gets taken away, and can we get it back?When Mallary Tenore Tarpley lost her mother at eleven years old, she wanted to stop time. If growing up meant living without her mom, then she wanted to stay little forever. What started as small acts of food restriction soon turned into a full-blown eating disorder.Mallary shares her story in a powerful new memoir titled Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. The book blends Mallary's own compelling story with her research about eating disorders. Mallary teaches journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. Before that, she spent 10 years living in Florida, including working at the Tampa Bay Times, where she and Dalia were both cub reporters. Dalia recently caught up with Mallary to discuss the book.Mallary will return to the Sunshine State on her book SLIP tour. Catch her on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at Tombolo Books in St. Petersburg, in conversation with the city's poet laureate, Gloria Muñoz.Related episodes:Dietitian Deanna Wolfe on Wellness Trends, Disordered Eating and Finding Food FreedomFor Pastry Chef Shayla “Chez Shay” Daniels, Life Is BittersweetWUSF's Lisa Peakes on Her Love of Radio, Fitness & Why She's Kept a Food Diary for 20 Years

Over 30 million people in the USA have a diagnosable eating disorder, with many going undiagnosed, and even more having distorted thoughts about food and body issues. Mallary Tenor Tarpley is the author of the new book "Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery," (RELEASED TODAY!) where she shares information about the genetic influences on eating disorders, how our brain changes both while suffering from ED and while recovering, and the under-discussed grey area between being total symptomatic and in active recovery. This month we are highlighting Improving Lives, a wonderful nonprofit helping those in Nottingham, UK, to receive enhanced mental health services and case management. Go to www.improvinglivesnotts.org.uk 

Happy Satiated Saturday! Something I've noticed in any body image healing exploration is how private body image concerns are. About 84% of women struggle with body image, yet something so prevalent is often kept hidden. I wonder what could change if how hard it is to live in a body could be openly discussed and supported, where conversations could look like: Person 1: How are you today?Person 2: I'm actually having a really hard time with my body image today.Person 1: Thanks for letting me know. I struggle a lot too. Is there anything you need in this experience today? I want to normalize body image struggles because I sense this might be the first step toward changing the conversations around living in a body. Rather than beginning with body acceptance or body love, sometimes you first just need to be with that, sometimes, because of a million different reasons, it is hard to be in your body and to like the way your body looks. In this week's Satiated Podcast episode, I chat with Anna Sweeney, Nutrition Therapist and Registered Dietitian, about: The complexities of body image healingThe impact of societal messaging and social mediaChallenging body image normsThe GLP-1 craze we're in right nowMedical stigmaFinding safety in the bodyYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode ​here​: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/navigating-the-complexities-of-body-imageI hope you can join me Wednesday, August 27th at 5:00 pm ET for my upcoming Befriending Your Body Image Challenges with Somatic Eating® Practices Workshop. You can learn more and sign up ​HERE​: https://satiated.mykajabi.com/offers/EkFBjX2Q/checkoutWith Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Anna: Website: www.wholeliferds.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiananna/Support the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportMy favorite water filter: https://www.pureeffectfilters.com/#a_aid=somaticeatingReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPl Special thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. ...

In this episode, I explore the MANTRA flower as an eating disorder recovery tool. I hope that you find it helpful.     Harriet's Substack about the MANTRA flower: https://theeatingdisordertherapist.substack.com/p/a-valuable-tool-in-eating-disorder     Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia  https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html

Eating disorders are not just about food. They often begin as survival strategies...ways to manage overwhelming emotions, cope with trauma, or create a sense of control in a world that feels unpredictable. In this powerful episode of Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, I sit down with Amy Ornelas, RD (@amyornelasrd), an eating disorder dietitian and somatic therapist, to explore what recovery really looks like beyond behaviors. We discuss how eating disorders often develop as protective mechanisms, why nervous system healing is essential for deeper emotional work, and how somatic therapy helps bridge the gap between body and mind. Amy shares her professional expertise, her personal journey of recovery, and how her own healing has deepened her ability to guide others. Content concerns: This episode discusses eating disorders, trauma, and recovery. This episode also dives into: How eating disorders can be rooted in trauma, sensitivity, or neurodivergence Why recovery happens in layers, not in a straight line The role of nervous system regulation and somatic therapy in healing The importance of safe therapeutic relationships in uncovering deeper wounds Why lasting recovery is about more than “just eating” Amy and I also discuss our own experiences with vulnerability, relationships, and how healing from eating disorders often involves re-learning safety, connection, and authenticity over time. If you've ever felt frustrated by the idea of a “quick fix” in recovery or wondered why healing feels so complex, this episode will validate your experience and help you see recovery as a layered, lifelong journey of coming home to yourself. ABOUT AMY ORNELAS, RD   Amy is an eating disorders specialist, yoga teacher, and intuitive practitioner. She is trained in somatic therapy. Amy works with individuals, families, and groups. She has been in the eating disorder field for 18 years.   Her own eating disorder recovery really sparked her desire to help others fully heal from diet culture and body image struggles.   She lives and practices in San Diego, California. She is able to work virtually with people in many states across the USA.   Contact Amy via Instagram @amyornelasrd Check out her website https://www.i-heart-nutrition.com/ Email Amy at amy@i-heart-nutrition.com   Check out past episodes when Amy was a guest! On Eating Disorders in Midlife & Our Personal Recovery Stories via Apple or Spotify. On Atypical Anorexia via Apple or Spotify On Eating Disorder Recovery, Higher Level of Care, & Renourishment via Apple or Spotify On Reconnecting With Your Body in Eating Disorder Recovery via Apple or Spotify On Trauma, Eating Disorders, & Levels of Care via Apple or Spotify. INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller Check out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course Learn about my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be! Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com  

The CBT Rewrite We've Been Waiting For: A Weight-Inclusive Path to Eating Disorder Recovery, featuring Drs. Lauren Muhlheim, Jen Averyt, and Shannon Patterson—three psychologists reshaping how we treat eating disorders through a radically inclusive new CBT workbook.This episode of Behind the Bite, hosted by Dr. Cristina Castagnini, examines the evolution and shortcomings of traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for eating disorders, and unveils a newly developed, radically weight-inclusive CBT workbook. Joined by three expert psychologists—Dr. Lauren Muhlheim, Dr. Jen Averitt, and Dr. Shannon Patterson—the conversation provides insight into how culture, weight stigma, and inclusivity must reshape how clinicians and individuals approach eating disorder recovery.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite

Send us a textThis episode invites my special guest, Mallary Tenore Tarpley, who is a Journalism Professor at the University of Texas at Austin and Author of the memoir Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery.Mallary became anorexic after the death of her mother when she was twelve shortly after her mother passed away from breast cancer.  She didn't know how to deal with her mother's passing.  She showed a strong front facade, however inside she felt her whole life was crumbling the longer she went on the further away she felt from her mom.  Somehow she felt that if she stayed the same size as when her mother left her she would be closer to her mother and small and safe.This is a very interesting view of exactly what Mallary speaks to - Life in the middle of Eating Disorder Recovery.  I love how she speaks about changing a slip from a slide and building where there is a place where slips will follow, however recovery is possible but does not have to be perfect.It is through treatment and her writing that Mallary found the origin of her eating disorder, what it served, and what to "recognize everything it could take away".Mallary said it is really important to talk about recovery, even if not fully recovered.  She writes about what the middle place is like.  She explains that it is not a place of stagnancy, it is about recognizing the slips, and to move towards that recovery with being honest.  She speaks about immediacy, rather than delaying to remain as a slip instead of going into a slide. Mallory does have her husband and other people who she can rely on.  This is so important.We also spoke to even after recovery, are there still signs that remain?  Do we still restrict even after recovery?  A lingering imprint, is what Mallary said, and I personally do not pay attention to it in general, however, I will say at odd times I do.The book is out today on Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.  You can also reach Mallary at www.mallarytenoretarpley.com or on Amazon.comThank you, Mallary, for your insight.Support the show

The CBT Rewrite We've Been Waiting For: A Weight-Inclusive Path to Eating Disorder Recovery, featuring Drs. Lauren Muhlheim, Jen Averyt, and Shannon Patterson—three psychologists reshaping how we treat eating disorders through a radically inclusive new CBT workbook.This episode of Behind the Bite, hosted by Dr. Cristina Castagnini, examines the evolution and shortcomings of traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for eating disorders, and unveils a newly developed, radically weight-inclusive CBT workbook. Joined by three expert psychologists—Dr. Lauren Muhlheim, Dr. Jen Averitt, and Dr. Shannon Patterson—the conversation provides insight into how culture, weight stigma, and inclusivity must reshape how clinicians and individuals approach eating disorder recovery.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite

Please welcome to our show, #MallaryTenoreTarpley, mom, journalism professor at UT Austin, and author of SLIP, Life in the Middle of Eating-Disorder Recovery. Mallary wrote this book to help others struggling with what she calls "the middle," a gray space between sickness and recovery. Her story is a raw one. Having lost her mother at age eleven, she went deep with an eating disorder, being treated for anorexia and spending years in and out of treatment at Boston Children's Hospital and other centers. She said in her book that she felt recovery was not within reach for her, but she works at it every day. There's hope. There's a way to heal, even if you relapse and find yourself in the middle. That's okay. Mallary says she discovered through therapy that she mentally wanted her body to stay at the age she was when she lost her mother. Her father tried everything, fearing he would lose his daughter and eventually had her treated in hospital. But it didn't end there. She talks about the disorder, triggers, treatment, relapse, and brings it to present day, being married with two children. Please join me in welcoming Mallary on all video and audio podcast platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends and family to this important conversation. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

In today's episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we're talking about something many of us struggle with in recovery: social eating. Whether it's family meals, eating out with friends, or social gatherings, eating in front of others can be tough when you're recovering from an eating disorder. I'll share some personal experiences, tips, and strategies to help you feel more at ease with social eating and break free from the anxiety it can cause.Here's what we'll cover:Why social eating can trigger anxiety in recovery.Practical tips for navigating social eating situations without guilt or shame.How to build confidence in your choices and focus on enjoying the moment.Social eating doesn't have to be overwhelming. Even if it is right now - you can do something about it with a little help and patience.Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com

Episode 68 is a very special and tender episode. Listen in to hear my colleague and friend share her vulnerable and important story of navigating infertility in a fat body. Sarah shares not only her experience but also her wisdom, ways of coping and resources for anyone else navigating this difficult journey. Infertility is hard enough, but navigating the weight stigma in the medical field when you just want your child, is brutal. As always, you can find me on my website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com or on IG @bodyjustice.therapist.About Sarah:Sarah Jane Thomas (she/her) is a licensed therapist who works virtually with folks navigating body image, trauma, and recovery from diet culture. Her California-based practice centers fat liberation, body autonomy, and the kind of therapy that actually honors your whole messy, beautiful self.Sarah identifies as fat, queer, neurodivergent—and also happens to be in the middle of a solo fertility journey. So when it comes to talking about weight stigma in the infertility world, she brings both personal and professional truth. She's passionate about calling out the harm in “weight loss before care” policies and advocating for inclusive reproductive support that doesn't shame people for their bodies.She's also working on something new: Body Rebel Club, a coaching space and community for folks reclaiming body trust on their own terms—open to people anywhere in the world. It's launching soon, so head to bodyrebelclub.com and follow @bodyrebelclub on Instagram to be the first to know.If you're in California and looking for therapy that honors lived experience and liberation, visit sarahjanethomas.org or follow@embodiedself_therapy on Instagram to connect.**This epsiode is for educational purposes only. It is not individual medical or therapeutic advice.

We're honored to welcome back Dr. Claire Wilcox, a trailblazer in the field of food addiction. Claire is an addiction psychiatrist, former internist, and associate professor of translational neuroscience at the Mind Research Network. She's worked in everything from eating disorder treatment centers to general psychiatry and is on the frontlines of research, clinical care, and advocacy. Her academic textbook Food Addiction, Obesity and Disorders of Overeating has helped shape the professional dialogue—but today, we're talking about her newest book, Rewire Your Food-Addicted Brain: Fight Cravings and Break Free from a High-Sugar, Ultra-Processed Diet—a compassionate, research-informed, and accessible guide for individuals navigating food addiction. And here's the wild part: this book was directly inspired by the Food Junkies Podcast.

Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that skyrocketed among teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatrician Eva Trujillo says they "literally rewire the brain," decrease brain size, and make it harder to concentrate and to regulate emotions. Malnutrition can slow the metabolism, impact bone density and even lead to cardiac arrest. But Eva says, with the right treatment, people can also recover fully. She's the president of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and co-founder of Comenzar de Nuevo, a leading treatment facility in Latin America. Today on the show, host Emily Kwong talks about the physical and mental impacts of eating disorders with Dr. Trujillo and Moorea Friedmann, a teen mental health advocate and host of the podcast Balancing Act. Plus, how to recover in a world steeped in diet culture. Want us to cover more mental health topics? Tell us by emailing shortwave@npr.org! We'd love to know what you want to hear from us! Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In today's episode, we're diving into a tough but important topic – the truth about being “skinny” and the impact of the SkinnyTok era. With social media constantly bombarding us with images of a specific body type, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that being thin is the ultimate goal. But is it really? I'll share my thoughts on what being “skinny” really means, how society's obsession with thinness affects our mental health, and how we can shift our mindset to embrace body diversity and self-compassion instead.Here's what we'll cover:The harmful effects of the “skinny ideal” in today's social media culture.Why striving for a “skinny” body can be dangerous in eating disorder recovery.How to challenge the narratives around thinness and focus on health and happiness instead.It's time to challenge what we've been taught about body size and start embracing our bodies for what they are. Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com

TikTok claims to have banned “SkinnyTok,” but disordered eating content continues to thrive under rebranded hashtags, edited images, and wellness culture language. In this eye-opening episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, Dr. Marianne Miller is joined by eating disorder prevention advocate and educator Jen Tomei (@askjenup) to unpack the rise of SkinnyTok and its harmful influence on teens and adults alike. Jen, founder of the Jenup Community in the UK, shares firsthand experiences of discovering disturbing content on TikTok—even after reporting and flagging videos, the algorithm continued pushing them. Together, she and Dr. Marianne draw chilling parallels to the pro-ana forums of the early 2000s, and explore how new forms of tech—including AI-edited bodies—are further distorting body image online. They also examine how neurodivergent teens, who are often more vulnerable to extreme thinking and sensory overload, may be especially impacted by these trends. Plus, they critique the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and their potential to normalize restriction—even in pediatric settings. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why SkinnyTok still exists despite being technically banned How TikTok's algorithm can push disordered content—even without user interaction What “pro-ana” and “thinspo” culture looks like in 2025 The physiological damage caused by overexercise and undereating How social media is shaping disordered eating culture in schools globally The link between ADHD, cortisol, and disordered eating behaviors How weight loss drugs like Ozempic may impact teens' mental and physical health Why media literacy and early intervention in schools are urgently needed CONTENT CAUTIONS: This episode includes discussion of disordered eating, anorexia, pro-eating disorder content, social media harm, and weight loss medications including Ozempic and Zepbound. MEET OUR GUEST: Jen Tomei is the founder of Jenup.com, a UK-based organization providing school workshops on eating disorder prevention, body image, and self-esteem. A survivor of an eating disorder and a late-diagnosed ADHD adult, Jen brings both lived experience and professional insight into the complex intersection of neurodivergence, mental health, and diet culture.

Happy Satiated Saturday! At twenty-one, when traveling abroad, I was so nervous about what to eat and eating around others that I did not nourish myself well. I flew home on an 8 hour flight with a fever of 103. Talking about regulating your nervous system and eating to support your body during travel and vacations is now one of my favorite things to share. So, I knew in this body image series that I wanted to bring someone on to chat about navigating food and body image during vacation.In this week's episode, I chat with Dr. Rachel Evans, Psychologist, Hypnotherapist, and Bulimia Recovery Specialist, about: Food anxiety on vacationsBody image concerns and social judgments while on a vacationNavigating diet culture and post holiday transitionPractical tips to try out on your next vacationYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode ​here​: www.stephaniemara.com/blog/vacations-and-overcoming-body-image-anxietyAs a reminder, my Befriending Your Body Image Challenges Workshop is on Wednesday, August 27th at 5:00 pm ET. You can sign up ​HERE​. With Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Rachel: Website: https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phdLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-evans-85504498/Support the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportMy favorite water filter: https://www.pureeffectfilters.com/#a_aid=somaticeatingReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPl Special thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. ...

In this episode, I explore quotes that have inspired me in eating disorder recovery. I hope that you find it helpful. Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia  https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Gina Patnoe and Dr. Amanda Ihlenfeld to discuss GLP-1s and how the can impact those recovering from an eating disorder. 

What if a single conversation could shift your entire relationship with food?In this episode, I take you inside the Breakthrough Call — a safe, supportive space designed for those who feel ready to move beyond consuming information and finally step into true transformation.You'll learn what actually happens during a Breakthrough Call, who it's for (and who it's not for), and why it might be the first step toward lasting food freedom. I'll also share common fears that hold people back from booking and gently guide you through them, so you can decide if this is the moment you choose to stop struggling alone.Discover what it's like to share your struggle with someone who understands, and gain clarity on your next steps to the freedom you crave.Book your Breakthrough Call today.Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

In this compassionate and insightful episode, Clarissa and Molly dive into the phenomenon of post-event collapse—the physical, emotional, and psychological crash that can follow highly stimulating or meaningful experiences. Whether it's a vacation, a major life event, a group share, or even just navigating a family gathering, many in food addiction recovery find themselves disoriented and vulnerable in the days that follow. They unpack the biology (hello dopamine crash), psychology (emotional contrast effects), and the nervous system's role (freeze/dorsal vagal responses), and they offer gentle, practical strategies for reentry and recovery. This episode is both validating and empowering—for listeners in recovery and for clinicians supporting them.