Podcasts about eating disorder recovery

In today's episode, we're diving into two traits that show up a lot in eating disorders, people pleasing and perfectionism. If you've ever found yourself trying to make everyone happy, or feeling like you need to get everything just right to be good enough, this one's for you. I'll talk about how these patterns can feed into disordered eating, where they really come from, and how to start loosening their grip in recovery. We'll also chat about what it means to find your worth outside of how “perfect” or “easy” you are for others. It's not about changing who you are — it's about learning to show up for yourself with the same care you give everyone else.Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com

The podcast centers on the importance of nutrition for female athletes and the confusion surrounding it. Host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, a sports dietitian, introduces Dr. Demetra Mydlo, a chiropractor and former athlete who shares her personal journey with an eating disorder in her memoir, 'The Weight of Winning: Hustling for Worthiness Through Sport and an Eating Disorder'.   Dr. Deme discusses the complexities of eating disorders, the importance of professional support, and how her own experiences have shaped her practice in women's health. The episode highlights the struggles and recovery processes of female athletes, emphasizing the need for proper nourishment, holistic health, and supportive networks.   Episode Highlights: 01:22 WaveBye: Revolutionizing Menstrual Health 03:00 Meet Dr. Deme: Chiropractor and Author 05:10 Dr. Deme's Memoir: Hustling for Worthiness 06:58 The Hidden Struggles of Eating Disorders 09:38 The Power of Personal Stories in Healing 13:05 Challenging Body Image and Performance Myths 16:57 Navigating Body Comments and Self-Worth 24:22 Dr. Deme's Journey: Balancing Sports and Health 29:56 Understanding RED-S: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport 30:49 Resources for RED-S Recovery 31:42 The Importance of Proper Nutrition 32:27 Personal Stories and Struggles 38:29 The Role of Support Systems 42:30 Transforming Health Practices 47:29 The Joy of Movement and Recovery 51:26 Final Thoughts and Resources Demetra Mydlo "Dr. Deme" is a chiropractor, former educator, Coach, and lifelong athlete whose personal and professional experiences inform her passion for health and wellness. Born in Detroit and raised in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada she later earned a degree in Kinesiology from Wayne State University and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker University. Now based in Dallas, Texas, she lives with her son and works closely with patients to support their healing journeys, as she specializes in Prenatal, Postpartum, Pediatric, and Sports Chiropractic Care. In her debut memoir, she candidly explores the often-overlooked realities of eating disorders among female athletes. Demetra shares her own journey and sheds light on the often hidden struggles of female athletes facing eating disorders, aiming to inspire awareness, compassion, and change.   Resources and Links: The Weight of Winning: https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Winning-Hustling-Worthiness-Disorder/dp/1968253092 Follow Dr. Deme on Instagram @drdemetra Website: www.wholeheartedchiro.com For more information about the show, head to work with Lindsey on improving your nutrition, head to: http://www.lindseycortes.com/ Join REDS Recovery Membership: http://www.lindseycortes.com/reds WaveBye Supplements – Menstrual cycle support code LindseyCortes for 15% off: http://wavebye.co Previnex Supplements – Joint Health Plus, Muscle Health Plus, plant-based protein, probiotics, and more; code riseup for 15% off: previnex.com Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast Archive & Search Tool – Search by sport, condition, or topic: lindseycortes.com/podcast Female Athlete Nutrition Community – YouTube, Instagram @‌femaleathletenutrition, and private Facebook group

Have a question? Click here. In this episode of the Grace Health Podcast, Tamara Newell joins us. She is a writer, holistic health coach, Pilates instructor, and former dancer. Tamara shares her powerful journey from struggling with an eating disorder and body image issues during her ballet career to finding freedom and peace through her relationship with Jesus. She introduces her "Peaceful Body Pyramid" framework and discusses how to approach health and body image from a place of love, acceptance, and faith rather than shame or comparison. Key Points Discussed: 1. Tamara's Background & Journey 2. The Peaceful Body Pyramid (Six Keys)3. Body Image InsightsLinksThe Peaceful Body ApproachListen to the first chapter for freeVisit Tamara's etsy shop for gratitude journal, scripture cards and more.Connect with Tamarawww.peacefulbodyandbeauty.comYouTubeInstagram: @tamaranewell_My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell

In this episode of Let’s Talk we are diving into the realities of living with, and managing, a longstanding eating disorder. So many of us live in that space between acute illness and full recovery, we wanted to know what that means for our lives. Yvie is joined by Mallary Tenore Tarpley, author of "Slip, Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery”. Mallary shares her own lived experience with a long-term eating disorder, her ongoing recovery full of slips and setbacks and advice on what others can do when they encounter similar circumstances. Also joining Yvie is Dr Jennifer Gaudiani, an expert in treating complex eating disorders and author of "Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders" . She’ll be sharing how clinicians can create a sense of unified purpose with their clients in order to support long-term health and wellbeing. Recovery isn't about perfection, it's about progress, patience, and self-compassion. Resources: Butterfly National Helpline: 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE) Chat online Butterfly Referral Database You can find Mallary’s book You can find Dr. Jennifer’s book Follow Yvie Jones on Instagram here Follow Butterfly Foundation on Instagram here Production Team: Produced by Yvie Jones and Sam Blacker from The Podcast Butler Executive Producer: Camilla Becket Supported by the Waratah Education Foundation For more information about this episode, visit www.butterfly.org.au/podcast and click through to this episode. If you're concerned about an eating disorder for yourself or someone you care about, please reach out to the Butterfly National Helpline or chat online with one of their specialist counsellors. Recovery is possible with the right support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful and affirming conversation, Dr. Marianne Miller welcomes Dr. Emma from Divergent Life, a UK-based neuroaffirming clinical psychologist and thought leader. Together, they explore the intersections of neurodivergence, eating disorders, masking, trauma, and embodiment, examining what true safety and self-trust look like in recovery. Dr. Emma shares her journey toward becoming an eating disorder specialist, her resistance to standardized and compliance-based treatment models, and how her activist, trauma-informed, and social justice-oriented approachshapes her work. Listeners will hear both clinicians reflect on their lived experiences, discuss the harm of medicalized narratives, and explore how therapy can become a form of activism, embodiment, and reclamation. Who This Episode Is For This episode is for anyone who has ever felt unseen or invalidated by traditional eating disorder treatment systems. It is especially meaningful for: Neurodivergent individuals who have struggled with masking, sensory sensitivities, or feelings of disconnection from their bodies People in eating disorder recovery who have not found healing in standardized or compliance-based programs Clinicians and therapists who want to practice from a neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, and social justice lens Parents and caregivers of neurodivergent loved ones seeking compassionate, autonomy-honoring approaches Anyone interested in embodiment, body trust, and authentic recovery Key Topics Covered Why standardized and compliance-based eating disorder treatments can be retraumatizing The effects of masking and self-abandonment in neurodivergent people How embodiment and sensory awareness support authentic healing Understanding neurodivergent trauma and nervous system responses Reclaiming autonomy and agency in recovery How therapy can serve as a tool for social justice and liberation The importance of lived experience in guiding compassionate care About the Guest Dr. Emma (she/her) is a neuroaffirming clinical psychologist, coach, and founder of Divergent Life, a UK-based service that challenges outdated mental health systems and centers neurodivergent and trauma-informed care. Through her work, she helps clients move from masking and compliance toward embodiment, agency, and trust in their own inner wisdom. Instagram: @divergentlives Website: divergentlife.co.uk Why This Episode Matters This conversation redefines what healing can look like for neurodivergent people with eating disorders, particularly those who have felt unseen or misunderstood by traditional models. Dr. Marianne and Dr. Emma discuss how masking and system-based approaches can lead to disembodiment and how safety, trust, and agency can guide recovery instead. If you have ever questioned why “one-size-fits-all” therapy has not worked for you, or if you are a clinician seeking to practice in a way that honors autonomy and lived experience, this episode offers deep insight, compassion, and hope. Related Episodes on Neurodivergent Needs & Experiences Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 1) With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW @edadhd_therapist via Apple & Spotify. Stuck on Empty: Autistic Inertia, ARFID & the Struggle to Eat via Apple & Spotify Minding the Gap: The Intersection Between AuDHD & Eating Disorders With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW @edadhd_therapist via Apple & Spotify Our Personal Neurodivergent Stories via Apple & Spotify. Learn More and Get Support Check out  drmariannemiller.com for blog posts, therapy services, more podcast episodes, and other offerings. To learn about Dr. Marianne's ARFID and Selective Eating Course, visit drmariannemiller.com/arfid.

Send us a textWe are re-releasing this to coincide with the APPG report from Dump The Scales,  that was delivered to Number 10 yesterday, alongside a petition calling for an inquiry into all eating disorder deaths.You can find the full report hereIt's always humbling to speak to our amazing experts, and our conversation with Dr Kamila Irvine was no exception! Whilst she is a very senior researcher and serious advocate for weight-inclusivity, she is also incredibly good fun to chat to! We talked about:- How neurodivergence can impact our eating behaviours and contribute to disordered eating- How eating disorder recovery might need a different approach in neurodivergent individuals- How body sensations can impact our body image - How disordered eating behaviours and intentional weight-loss have been normalised- Kamila's amazing work with Molly Forbes at www.bodyhappyorg.com- Kamila's Cake analogy, that she uses to illuminate the reasons why eating disorders may occur in some people and not others.  Same ingredients, different quantities, different mixing skills = different cake!Bio:Dr Kamila Irvine is a Senior Lecturer in Body Image and Eating Disorders at the School of Psychology, Sport Science and Wellbeing at the University of Lincoln, where she teaches and researches all things body image in the context of eating disorders and beyond.Her research work encompasses a number of multidimensional themes and interests, including intervention and prevention, LGBTQIA+, weight stigma and anti-fat bias, and perceptual body image.Her main teaching responsibility is her module "Body image and eating disorders" for 3rd year Psychology students, and she is soon to start teaching 3rd year medical students too!She also supervises research projects of dissertation and masters' students, as well as PhD students; and works closely with Body Happy Org and First Steps Eating Disorders charity.Follow her or get in touch with her:Dr. Kamila Irvine | Senior Lecturer in Body Image and Eating DisordersBSc(Hons), MSc, PGCE PCET, PhD, FHEAProgramme Lead for BSc (Hons) Psychology with Mental Health (she/her)SSB4204School of Psychology, Sport Science & WellbeingCollege of Health and ScienceEmail: kirvine@lincoln.ac.ukInstagram @drkamilairvine,  Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.

In this deeply compassionate and informative episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini speaks with Jane Reagan, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, counselor, and creator of The Eating Disorder Recovery Roadmap for Parents.Jane shares both her professional expertise and her personal journey of supporting her own daughter through anorexia. Together, Cristina and Jane shed light on the challenges parents face when navigating their child's eating disorder—dispelling myths, addressing guilt, and highlighting the powerful role parents can play as allies in recovery.The discussion covers practical strategies for supporting children at home, fostering open communication, managing family dynamics, and understanding that recovery is not just about food—it's about healing what lies beneath. This episode is an essential listen for any parent who feels overwhelmed, unsure, or fearful while walking alongside their child's recovery path.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this deeply compassionate and informative episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini speaks with Jane Reagan, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, counselor, and creator of The Eating Disorder Recovery Roadmap for Parents.Jane shares both her professional expertise and her personal journey of supporting her own daughter through anorexia. Together, Cristina and Jane shed light on the challenges parents face when navigating their child's eating disorder—dispelling myths, addressing guilt, and highlighting the powerful role parents can play as allies in recovery.The discussion covers practical strategies for supporting children at home, fostering open communication, managing family dynamics, and understanding that recovery is not just about food—it's about healing what lies beneath. This episode is an essential listen for any parent who feels overwhelmed, unsure, or fearful while walking alongside their child's recovery path.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textJoin us on The Global Latin Factor Podcast as Jesse Cordova—Latino advocate, mental-health professional, and recovery expert—shares his powerful journey from Grandview, Texas & Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, to helping the Latino community heal and thrive. In this episode:Why Latino mental health matters and how addiction recovery reshapes livesJesse's 13 years of experience in behavioral-health, residential treatment, and community careBreaking stigma in Latino culture: body image, eating disorders, men & machismoHow to access counseling, IOP programs, and bilingual support resourcesThe power of identity, culture and resilience in healing and growth Follow us @TheGlobalLatinFactorPodcast for updates, bonus content, and Latino-centered inspiration.Support the showSocial Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlobalLatinFactorPodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegloballatin1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloballatinfactorpodcastTiktok: ...

In today's episode, we're diving into something that's not talked about enough — the overlap between OCD and eating disorders. If you've ever noticed that your food rules, rituals, or routines feel more like compulsions, or that anxiety drives many of your eating behaviours, this one's for you. I'll break down how OCD and eating disorders can feed into each other, what signs to look out for, and how to start untangling the two so you can move toward real recovery. It's such an important conversation because understanding the why behind your behaviours helps you build the tools to change them. Hope this helps you understand the overlap a little better.Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com

Many people discover they are autistic only after years of struggling with eating disorders. This episode explores how a late autism diagnosis can reshape recovery by offering new understanding, compassion, and practical tools that fit the neurodivergent brain. Understanding a Late Autism Diagnosis Receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood can bring both clarity and grief. It helps explain lifelong struggles with sensory overload, food textures, or social expectations, while revealing how years of misdiagnosis delayed meaningful support. In recovery, recognizing autism can change everything by connecting eating patterns to sensory differences and masking rather than willpower or motivation. Masking, Sensory Needs, and Food Autistic masking often overlaps with eating disorder behaviors. Restricting food, eating “normally” in social settings, or following rigid meal plans can become ways to hide difference and avoid judgment. This chronic effort to appear typical creates exhaustion and disconnection from true needs. At the same time, sensory experiences around food are often intense. Taste, smell, temperature, and texture can feel overwhelming or unpredictable. Foods that others find pleasant may feel unsafe or even painful. Sustainable recovery begins when we make space for sensory preferences and allow eating to feel safe rather than forced. ARFID and Autism Overlap Avoidant or Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) frequently occurs alongside autism. This overlap reflects sensory sensitivities, fear of choking or nausea, and low appetite rather than body image concerns. Recognizing this link shifts the goal of recovery away from compliance and toward creating safety, autonomy, and predictability in eating. Intersectionality in Diagnosis and Recovery Autism and eating disorders cannot be separated from the realities of race, gender, body size, class, and sexuality. Marginalized people are less likely to be diagnosed early and more likely to experience bias in treatment. Fat, BIPOC, and queer autistic people are often labeled as resistant when their needs are simply misunderstood. A liberation-based approach to recovery asks how we can build care that honors the whole person. It challenges systems that pathologize difference and reframes healing as a process of reclaiming identity and dignity, not just changing eating behaviors. Case Example Dr. Marianne shares the story of a fat, queer woman of color who learned she was autistic in her late 30s after years of being told she was noncompliant in treatment. Providers dismissed her sensory distress and focused only on weight loss. She masked constantly, pretending to eat foods that overwhelmed her senses in order to appear cooperative. Her diagnosis transformed her recovery. She began to design meals that respected her sensory needs, sought affirming providers, and connected with other neurodivergent women of color. Once her care aligned with her full identity, shame gave way to self-trust, and recovery finally felt sustainable. Pathways Toward Neurodivergent-Affirming Recovery A late autism diagnosis does not make recovery harder, but it does require reframing what recovery means. Sensory-attuned approaches allow individuals to choose foods that feel safe rather than forcing exposure to distressing ones. Predictable meal routines and gentle flexibility can replace pressure to eat intuitively when interoception is limited. Executive functioning supports such as reminders, meal prep systems, and visual cues make daily nourishment possible. These tools are not crutches; they are accommodations. Recovery also involves boundary-setting and self-advocacy after years of masking needs. Finding autistic and intersectional community can turn isolation into belonging, making recovery not just about food but about identity and connection. Who This Episode Is For This episode is for autistic adults in recovery, clinicians learning to support neurodivergent clients, and anyone who has realized that standard eating disorder treatment does not fit. It also speaks to people exploring how autism, sensory processing, and identity intersect with food and body experiences. Related Episodes for Autistics With Eating Disorders Autism & Eating Disorders Explained: Signs, Struggles, & Support That Works on Apple & Spotify. Autism & Anorexia: When Masking Looks Like Restriction, & Recovery Feels Unsafe on Apple & Spotify More Autism Resources for Eating Issues If these experiences sound familiar, explore Dr. Marianne's ARFID & Selective Eating Course. This self-paced course teaches consent-based and sensory-attuned strategies for reducing eating distress and building a more supportive relationship with food at your own pace.

In today's episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we're unpacking a really harmful myth that so many people in recovery struggle with — the idea that you're not “sick enough” to have an eating disorder. Maybe you've felt like your struggles don't count because you don't look a certain way or haven't hit some invisible threshold. I get it — I've been there too. In this episode, I'll share why this mindset is so damaging, where it comes from, and how to start validating your own experience, no matter what your eating disorder has looked like. You don't have to reach a crisis point to deserve help or healing. Recovery belongs to everyone who's struggling, and I want to help you see that your pain is valid and your recovery is worth it.Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com

After losing her mother as a child, journalist Mallary Tenore Tarpley wanted to stop time. If growing up meant living without her mom, then she wanted to stay little forever.  But what started as small acts of food restriction soon turned into a full-blown eating disorder.  Mallary joins us to talk about her new book Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery, and her research into new frameworks for understanding eating disorders."

Michelle Hurn is a registered dietitian, ultra-runner, and author of "The Dietitian's Dilemma." With over sixteen years of clinical experience, Michelle has seen firsthand the shortcomings of conventional dietary advice. Now serving on the board of the newly formed American Diabetes Society, she is a leading advocate for a low-carb, animal-based approach to metabolic health. Article summary of this interview - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dispelling-nutrition-myths-michelle-hurn-dietitians-journey-ovadia-ktksf/ Links: Michelle's website - https://thedietitiansdilemma.net/ American Diabetes Society - https://www.americandiabetessociety.org/ The Dietitian's Dilemma - https://www.amazon.com/Dietitians-Dilemma-restored-opposite-everything/dp/B08TYVDGS4/Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X: Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts Jack Heald: @JackHeald5 Learn more: Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com Theme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Is recovery from an eating disorder really possible? In this inspiring episode, Johanna Kandel — survivor, author, and founder of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders — shares her journey through anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, and how she turned her pain into purpose. We dive into the realities of non-linear recovery, overcoming treatment barriers, and the power of community. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone, or a mental health provider, this episode offers real hope and a reminder: healing doesn't happen in isolation — it happens together.   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/

Self-compassion is a powerful, learnable skill in eating disorder recovery. In this conversation with registered social worker, grain farmer, and mom of five, Carrie Pollard, MSW, we explore how compassion lowers shame, supports motivation, and helps people replace harmful coping with kinder, sustainable care. We talk about trauma-informed treatment, somatic awareness, DBT skills, and what self-compassion looks like in real sessions and real life. What You'll Learn What self-compassion really is: noticing suffering and responding to it with care, based on the Mindful Self-Compassion model by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. Why “the why” matters: exploring roots like trauma and chronic stress helps people understand why symptoms once protected them and how to meet those needs differently. Behavioral tools and deeper work together: how CBT, FBT, and skills work can sit alongside bottom-up, body-based approaches and insight-oriented therapy. Backdraft in self-compassion: why big feelings can surge when kindness finally lands, and how to ride emotional waves safely. Somatic cues and capacity: using body signals, boundaries, and micro-pauses to prevent overload, especially for high-achieving, people-pleasing clients. Rural and farmer mental health: unique barriers to care, higher anxiety and depression in farm communities, and why accessible, virtual support matters. Key Takeaways Self-compassion reduces shame and increases motivation, which supports behavior change in anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, and long-term recovery. You can ask two steady questions throughout healing: What am I feeling? and What am I needing? Emotional waves peak and pass. Skills from DBT and mindful self-compassion help you surf them without self-criticism. Recovery grows when systems of care address trauma, body image, diet culture, and access barriers faced by rural, disabled, neurodivergent, and larger-bodied people. Guest Carrie Pollard, MSW is a registered social worker in Ontario, Canada, @compassionate_counsellor. She brings two decades of clinical experience, deep community ties in agriculture, and a trauma-informed lens to eating disorder treatment. She co-founded a national farmer mental health initiative and participates in the Waterloo-Wellington Eating Disorder Coalition. Instagram: @compassionate_counsellor Counseling for Ontario, Canada residents: flourishwithcompassion.com Waterloo-Wellington Eating Disorder Coalition: search the coalition site to find therapists, physicians, and dietitians, plus details for the professional development day on diversifying eating disorder perspectives (happening October 24, 2025). Notable Moments Naming self-compassion backdraft so clients can expect it and feel less afraid. Using hand-over-heart and paced breathing when words are hard. Reframing symptoms as once-useful survival strategies, then building new supports. Embracing imperfection in therapy and life to align with authenticity and values. Who This Episode Supports People in eating disorder recovery who feel stuck in shame or fear that kindness will make them “stop trying.” Clinicians seeking to integrate mindful self-compassion, somatic work, and DBT with behavioral protocols. Rural and farming families who need accessible, culturally aware care options. Neurodivergent folks and anyone navigating sensory overload, perfectionism, or people-pleasing. Resources Mentioned Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer DBT skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance Waterloo-Wellington Eating Disorder Coalition directory and events Carrie's counseling: flourishwithcompassion.com Instagram: @compassionate_counsellor Related Episodes Self-Compassion in Eating Disorder Recovery with Harriet Frew, MSc @theeatingdisordertherapist_ on Apple & Spotify. Perfectionism & Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne Miller If you are in California, Texas, or Washington, D.C., I offer therapy for binge eating, ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, OCD, and trauma. Learn more and book a consult at drmariannemiller.com. If ARFID is part of your story or your family's story, explore my self-paced ARFID & Selective Eating Course for practical, neurodivergent-affirming tools. Share This Episode If this conversation helped you, share it with a friend, a clinician, or a family member. Your share helps more people find self-compassionate, trauma-informed eating disorder support.

This episode is a celebration of courage, compassion, and the power of purpose. Host Allison Walsh welcomes back her dear friend and changemaker Johanna Kandel, founder and CEO of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, as they honor the organization's 25th anniversary. What began as Johanna's deeply personal mission to ensure no one felt as alone as she once did has evolved into one of the nation's leading nonprofits—offering a free, therapist-led helpline and life-saving support groups that reach more than 30,000 people annually across 88 countries.In this heartfelt conversation, Johanna opens up about transforming pain into purpose, leading with resilience, and creating a movement that has changed the landscape of eating disorder recovery. She shares lessons on courage, collaboration, and hope, revealing how her 21-year-old self's determination became a global force for good. Listeners will walk away feeling inspired to believe in their own ability to create impact — and reminded that when we heal together, we rise together. Together, they discuss:How Johanna turned her personal recovery into the National Alliance for Eating Disorders at age 21 and built it into a global lifeline.The Alliance's real-world impact: therapist-led helplines (~8,000 calls/year), 21 free support groups, ~30,000 participants annually, and 290,000 searches on findedhelp.com.Why eating disorders are serious biopsychosocial brain illnesses (not vanity) and the importance of getting care from trained, specialty providers.How free, clinician-led support groups and peer connection (“healed people heal people”) close the access gap for people who can't get traditional treatment.The role of social media, weight stigma, and emerging trends (including GLP-1 conversations) in shaping public understanding and care needs.Johanna's innovation roadmap: partnering with social platforms and AI (OpenAI, Cloud, Gemini) to meet people where they are and expand reach.What's next for the Alliance — an ambitious goal to scale the helpline to 7 days a week, increase funding and partnerships, and keep driving down stigma.How listeners can take action: share resources, support the Alliance, or find help via findedhelp.com. 

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Clinical psychologist Dr. Dana Harron joins me to discuss how couples can approach difficult conversations about eating disorders with honesty, care, and mutual respect. Together we explore what makes these conversations emotionally charged, how to prepare for them, and how partners can support each other without taking on the role of therapist or monitor. Dr. Harron offers practical guidance from her book Loving Someone With an Eating Disorder and her work at Monarch Wellness & Psychotherapy. You'll learn what helps these conversations go more smoothly, how to create safety before and after hard talks, and when to bring in a therapist who understands both eating disorders and couples dynamics. Content Caution This episode discusses eating disorders, disordered eating behaviors, and relationship stress that can arise during recovery. Some listeners may find certain details activating. Please take care of yourself while listening, and pause or skip ahead as needed. About Our Guest Dana Harron, PsyD is a clinical psychologist and founder of Monarch Wellness & Psychotherapy in Washington, D.C. She specializes in trauma, parenting, and eating disorders. She is the author of Loving Someone With an Eating Disorder: Supporting, Nurturing, and Connecting With Your Partner and is currently writing Parenting Beyond Trauma. You can find her work at monarchwellness.com and on Instagram at @monarchwellnesspsychotherapy. What You'll Learn How to prepare before opening up about your eating disorder to a partner Why I-statements and emotional honesty matter more than having all the answers The best times and places for difficult conversations about food and body image What to say when your partner asks questions you cannot answer yet How to plan a follow-up discussion and build routine check-ins Why post-conversation decompression helps the nervous system reset What couples therapy can look like when one partner struggles with an eating disorder How to balance support and autonomy without creating a power differential Conversation Highlights Dr. Harron shares how her book was inspired by the lack of resources for partners of adults with eating disorders. Tips for partners on when to speak, when to listen, and how to avoid meal-time conversations about food behaviors. The importance of humor, co-regulation, and small moments of levity in recovery. How systemic patterns in relationships can reinforce eating disorder behaviors. Why “honesty” in recovery is about emotional congruence, not just full disclosure. Key Takeaways for Couples Prime the moment: Let your partner know a sensitive topic is coming and ask for what you need—listening, reassurance, or space. Avoid high-stress times: Skip conversations around meals or when one partner is emotionally depleted. Plan ongoing conversations: Short, consistent check-ins build predictability and reduce tension. Use shared recovery language: I-statements and gentle curiosity create safety and understanding. Involve professionals: A therapist or dietitian trained in eating disorders can guide communication and prevent relational burnout. Related Episodes You're Not Too Much: Setting Boundaries & Asking for What You Need in Eating Disorder Recovery on Apple & Spotify. "Boundaries, Therapy While Black, & Eating Disorders" on Apple & Spotify Work With Dr. Marianne If you or your partner are navigating eating disorder recovery and want support that honors both of your needs, I offer therapy in California, Texas, and Washington, D.C., and global coaching for couples and individuals. My approach is neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned, trauma-informed, and consent-based. Learn more or schedule a consultation at drmariannemiller.com. Learn With Me Explore my ARFID & Selective Eating Course to understand sensory challenges, reduce distress around meals, and improve communication within your household. Episode Credits Host: Dr. Marianne Miller, LMFT Guest: Dr. Dana Harron, Monarch Wellness & Psychotherapy (@monarchwellnesspsychotherapy) If this episode resonates, share it with a partner, therapist, or loved one who may benefit from a more compassionate way to talk about eating disorders and recovery.

This week, I'm joined by the incredible Harriet Parsons, CEO of BodyWhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland.Harriet is a qualified psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Alongside her clinical background, she's passionate about education, advocacy, and making services more accessible and compassionate for carers.Harriet joins us to discuss how services can better support the families, partners, and carers of people living with eating disorders, and why helping “the system around the person” is just as important as direct treatment.Together, we explore:The Pillar Programme and how it builds carer resilienceHow Maudsley Carer Skills can empower families to support recoveryThe myth of the “perfect carer” and why presence > perfectionThe importance of meeting carers where they are emotionallySupporting professionals to better understand the carer experienceHow carers can change their approach to support recoveryTimestamps:04:25 – Harriet's pathway into ED work and psychotherapy08:10 – Understanding the unique needs of carers13:00 – Pillar Programme: what it is and how it works19:15 – Maudsley Carer Skills & emotional coaching24:45 – Why psychoeducation is game-changing30:40 – What Harriet wishes more professionals knew36:00 – Moving from “fixing” to “supporting”41:50 – Final reflections and words of encouragement⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and caregiving. Please take care while listening.Resources & Links:Visit BodywshyConnect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereRead our latest blog hereIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han

In this episode of Fly To Freedom, Vic and I are back answering your real questions from the community. We're going deep into the messy, uncomfortable but transformative parts of eating disorder recovery — things like acting in line with your values when fear keeps getting in the way, making peace with fullness when it feels “dirty,” and breaking the hold of external validation.We also chat about how language shapes your recovery, why you're not “helpless,” and some powerful ways to work with fear, anxiety and guilt after eating.Here's what you'll hear inside:How to move from “I can't” to “I won't” and reclaim your power.Why fullness feels so scary and how to practise being uncomfortable until it becomes safe.Why fruit and veg aren't always your friend in early re-nourishment — and what to focus on instead.Tools for nervous-system safety when even tiny steps trigger panic.How to stop waiting for your mother's (or anyone's) approval and start validating yourself.Why guilt often hits after eating and how to pre-empt it so it loses its grip.This is an honest, compassionate episode with lots of practical ideas you can start using straight away.

In this powerful episode, host Lindsey Nichol explores the dual nature of distraction in eating disorder recovery—how it can either support your healing journey or keep you trapped in unhealthy patterns. Drawing wisdom from Proverbs, Lindsey breaks down when distraction becomes a helpful tool versus when it's a form of avoidance that prevents true recovery. What You'll Learn The two faces of distraction: Understanding when distraction works for you versus against you in recovery Identifying unhealthy distractions: Recognizing when you're using circumstances, people, or timing as excuses to deprioritize your healing Strategic distraction techniques: Practical ways to interrupt urges for compulsive exercise, body checking, restrictive eating, and other disordered behaviors The "Stop, Drop, and Go" method: How to immediately shift your environment when triggering urges arise Questions for self-reflection: What your soul, body, and mind truly need in this moment Key Takeaways ✨ Distraction can be leveraged temporarily to prevent unhealthy actions—like reaching out to support, journaling, changing your environment, or having a dance party ✨ Unhealthy distraction looks like telling yourself "now isn't the right time" or using life circumstances to avoid recovery work ✨ Common urges to distract from include: compulsive exercise, repetitive safe foods, body checking in mirrors, scale obsession, and other OCD-like behaviors ✨ The "messy middle" of recovery is normal—that awkward phase where you're better than before but haven't fully arrived ✨ Important questions to ask yourself: How can I honor myself right now? What does my soul need? What does my body need? What does my mind need? Episode Quotes "Guard your heart above all else for it determines the course of your life. Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before you." - Proverbs "Nothing good, including progress, occurs when you're confused or when you're completely sidetracked." "If today is not a good day for this, then when is going to be a good day to put yourself first, to put your health first?" "A distraction is simply a thing that prevents you from giving your complete attention to something else." Healthy Distraction Ideas Mentioned Reaching out to your support person (friend, family, coach, therapist) Leaving the triggering environment immediately Journaling and reflection Self-care and pampering activities Getting fresh air (sitting on a park bench, going outside) Dancing to music on blast Household activities (vacuuming, organizing) Spending quality time with loved ones Watching comforting shows with cozy blankets Reading Scripture or inspirational material Resources Mentioned Work with Lindsey: One-on-one personalized recovery coaching available at www.herbestself.co  Join the Community: Private Facebook group "Hope and Healing for Eating Disorder Recovery" www.herbestselfsociety.com  Recovery Collective Support Group: www.herbestself.co/recoverycollective  1:1 Client Applications: HBS Co. Recovery Coaching - Client Application - Google Forms Love this episode? Here's how you can support:

Mark Ennis's story reads like a medical impossibility, yet it's devastatingly real. From a 44-pound anorexic teenager whose heart stopped, to a 300-pound rugby player, to a suicidal man contemplating driving into a pole at 120 mph—his journey through the extremes of human suffering culminates in one of the most powerful testimonies about the connection between diet and mental health you'll ever hear.In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Mark shares how three days on a carnivore diet eliminated decades of depression, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts. He reveals why he burned his nutrition certificates, how the medical system failed him repeatedly, and why he believes food addiction is behind the mental health crisis plaguing our world.This isn't just another diet success story. It's a window into how our modern food environment creates the very problems our healthcare system claims to treat. Mark's transformation from a broken man to a thriving carnivore coach offers hope for anyone trapped in cycles of depression, eating disorders, or metabolic dysfunction.Dr. Philip Ovadia and Jack Heald guide this profound discussion about the emerging science connecting metabolic health to mental wellness, the institutional barriers preventing this information from reaching those who need it most, and practical steps for anyone ready to reclaim their life through ancestral nutrition.BIG IDEAWithin three days, my mental health issues were gone, my digestive issues were gone, I was more alert, I wasn't tired anymore, I had more energy—I was like, oh my God, this is insane.Contact Mark EnnisWebsite: https://fitnessbeyondtime01.com/Special Audience Giveaway:  •5 Steps to Reclaim Your Energy and Health with Keto-Carnivore•https://fitnessbeyondtime01.com/Social Media:      •Instagram - @fitnessbeyondtime01Previous Podcasts: •Command Your Brand Show•The Low Carb Hustle Podcast w/ Nate Palmer•Boundless Body Radio w/ Bethany and Casey Ruff•Carnivore Conversations LIVESend Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table. Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk.Stay Off My Operating Table on X: Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts Jack Heald: @JackHeald5 Learn more: Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com Theme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

Welcome back to a brand new season of the Recover to Flourish podcast! In this first episode of Season 4, we're diving into a tricky but super common challenge in recovery: eating when you're not feeling hungry. I know how confusing and even uncomfortable it can feel to eat when your body isn't sending clear hunger signals, and it can make recovery feel a lot harder than it already is. In this episode, I'll share why this happens, what it means for your body and mind, and some practical ways to navigate eating without hunger cues. Recovery isn't about waiting for your body to “tell you it's ready”, it's about trusting yourself, listening differently, and moving forward even when it feels a bit strange.Let's do this together!Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com

When we talk about eating disorder recovery, we tend to imagine two extremes: acutely ill or completely healed. You're either in crisis or you're “all better.”But what about the space in between?The messy, unglamorous, everyday middle place.That's where journalist and author Mallary Tenore Tarpley found herself — and it's what her new book is about. She writes about living in that liminal space: no longer in “danger” the way she once was, but not walking around with a tidy “fully recovered” bow tied on top either.We talk about:- Why the “middle place” matters, and why so many people feel shame about being there.- How grief and trauma can play into disordered eating.- The role of perfectionism and control in shaping recovery.- Navigating the challenges of motherhood while protecting her kids from body shame and diet culture.- Why self-compassion and vulnerability are essential on this journey (and what the hell that actually means).This episode challenges the binary of sick vs. recovered and makes space for a more honest, human version of recovery — one that allows for complexity, setbacks, and resilience."Ask Abbie" at abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe Apply for Abbie's Group Membership:Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-groupSocial media:Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcastFind Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroyPodcast Editing by Brian WaltersThis podcast is ad-free and support comes from your support on Substack. Subscribe HERE.Mallary Tenore Tarpley is a journalism professor 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'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,” 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.Mallary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mallarytenoretarpley/Mallary's website: mallarytenoretarpley.comMallary's newsletter: mallary.substack.comFind her book here This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Recovery is often described as freedom, joy, and relief. But for people who have lived with eating disorders for many years or even decades, the reality is much more complicated. In this episode of Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Dr. Marianne explores why recovery can feel unsafe and why ambivalence is such a common part of the process. You will hear about how eating disorders become entangled with identity, daily routines, and survival, and why letting go can feel destabilizing even when it is necessary for healing. Dr. Marianne explains how trauma, systemic oppression, sensory sensitivities, and executive functioning struggles can all make recovery feel threatening to the nervous system. She also shares how grief and ambivalence show up in long-term recovery and why both deserve compassion instead of shame. This episode highlights the importance of trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and fat-affirming care, and it offers practical ways to build a sense of safety through sensory supports, executive functioning tools, and pacing change. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why recovery often feels unsafe instead of freeing How ambivalence is a normal and intelligent survival response The role of trauma in making recovery feel threatening How intersectionality and systemic oppression shape recovery experiences Why grief is an important but overlooked part of long-term recovery Sensory and executive functioning strategies that can support safer eating experiences Related Episodes Stages of Change & Ambivalence Around Change in Eating Disorder Recovery with Harriet Frew, MSc, @theeatingdisordertherapist_ on Apple & Spotify. Orthorexia, Quasi-Recovery, & Lifelong Eating Disorder Struggles with Dr. Lara Zibarras @drlarazib on Apple & Spotify. Navigating a Long-Term Eating Disorder on Apple & Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne If this episode resonates with you and you are ready for support, Dr. Marianne Miller offers eating disorder therapy in California, Texas, and Washington, D.C. Her approach is trauma-informed, sensory-attuned, and affirming of neurodivergent and marginalized identities. Learn more and connect with her at drmariannemiller.com.

Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Courtney Crisp (@drcourtneycrisp) joins Dr. Marianne to talk about eating disorders during pregnancy and postpartum. We discuss how body changes, medical weight stigma, breastfeeding pressure, and sensory sensitivities can trigger old patterns or spark new struggles. Dr. Courtney shares insights from her work with athletes and perinatal clients, along with lived experience of pregnancy nausea, food aversions, and postpartum adjustment. We also explore how neurodiversity, ADHD, and autistic sensory needs shape care, and why weight-inclusive, consent-based support matters for parents. What You'll Learn How pregnancy, medical monitoring, and rapid body changes can activate perfectionism, control seeking, and body dissatisfaction The effects of weight stigma in prenatal and postpartum care, and what weight-inclusive providers do differently Why severe nausea and food aversions can persist after birth, and how to support flexible, adequate nourishment Breastfeeding, pumping, and formula choices through a nonjudgmental, mental health first lens Sensory overload in pregnancy and the fourth trimester, including smell sensitivity and tactile overwhelm Athletes, performance culture, and disordered eating patterns that can resurface in the perinatal period How to protect recovery when social media pushes “bounce back” messages Building a trusted, affirming care team that honors intersectionality and neurodiversity Key Takeaways Your body will change during pregnancy and after birth, and that reality deserves compassion, not comparison. Weight-inclusive prenatal and postpartum care improves outcomes by removing shame and centering consent. Feeding decisions work best when they support the caregiver's mental health and the baby's needs, not a rigid ideal. Sensory supports reduce distress. Use smell blockers, quieter environments, comfortable fabrics, and predictable routines. Curate your feeds. Unfollow “get your body back” influencers and follow licensed, values-aligned clinicians. Recovery helps you show up for your baby and for yourself. Nourishment and rest are part of caring for your family. Timestamp Guide 00:00 Meet Dr. Courtney Crisp and her background in athletics and psychology 06:40 Why sports culture can model both body awareness and perfectionism 10:45 Pregnancy triggers, medical encounters, and weight stigma 14:40 Severe nausea, limited safe foods, and lingering food aversions 18:55 Postpartum body image, grief, and the pressure to snap back 21:40 Breastfeeding, pumping, formula, and mental health first choices 24:30 Sensory sensitivities in pregnancy and postpartum 26:45 Building a trusted, affirming care team for your unique family 28:20 Neurodiversity, ADHD, and autistic masking in assessment and care 29:30 Where to find Dr. Crisp online Resources Mentioned Guest site: drcourtneycrisp.com Instagram: @drcourtneycrisp Substack: The Pop Culture Psychologist at drcourtneycrisp.substack.com For Listeners in Recovery Create a simple postpartum nourishment plan with two or three easy options per meal, low lift snacks you tolerate, and a backup shelf-stable choice. Add sensory aids you find regulating. Ask your care team to avoid blind weighing and to discuss numbers only with consent. Invite a partner or friend to support meals, hydration, and rest. Work With Dr. Marianne If you want weight-inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming therapy for eating disorders, OCD, and body image concerns in California, Texas, or Washington, D.C., learn more and connect through my website. I also offer specialized support for ARFID, binge-type patterns, and long-term recovery. Suggested Episodes To Queue Next Eating Disorders & Athletes: The Pressure to Perform on Apple & Spotify. Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Eating Disorder Recovery with Jaren Soloff, RD on Apple & Spotify. Overexercising, ADHD, and Eating Disorders with @askjenup Jenny Tomei on Apple & Spotify.

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Remie Colledge. Remie is a neurodivergent public speaker, trainer and writer, with lived experience of recovery from anorexia. Remie discovered she was autistic many years after her struggle with anorexia began, and she received an even later ADHD diagnosis. Understanding and processing her experiences through a neuroaffirmative lens became a turning point, and a therapeutic part of her recovery journey. Remie is passionate about the value of sharing lived experience in an intentional way, along with working together with others to create a more neuro-inclusive world to live, work and belong, a world that really supports neurodivergent wellbeing.This week, we discuss:How undiagnosed neurodivergence shaped early eating difficultiesWhy ED behaviours can become coping strategies for sensory overloadHow autism & ADHD traits can get entangled with disordered eatingLetting go of “perfect recovery” and embracing the grey areasWhat eating disorder burnout looks and feels likeReconnecting with joy, identity, and special interests in recoveryBuilding a life that works with your neurodivergent brain, not against itTimestamps:04:00 – School transitions, sensory overload & early food struggles12:00 – Control, masking, and the early roots of anorexia17:00 – Autism, perfectionism & the “myth” of linear recovery24:00 – Burnout: neurodivergent & ED-related30:00 – ADHD, hyper-focus, and the illusion of “doing it all”38:00 – Building a recovery that respects your neurotype43:00 – Connection, identity & life beyond the EDTrigger Warning: This episode discusses anorexia, recovery relapse, diagnostic experiences, and burnout. Please take care while listening.Links and Resources:Connect with Remie on LinkedinVisit Remie's websiteConnect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereRead our latest blog hereThank you for listening and being part of this important conversation!If you loved this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit!Sending positive beans your way, Han

In this episode, I explore navigating weight change in recovery and addressing fears around this. 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 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.  

Eating in the morning sounds simple, but for many people in eating disorder recovery it feels nearly impossible. Breakfast can bring up anxiety, sensory overwhelm, executive functioning struggles, and old diet culture narratives that equate delaying food with being “good.” In this episode, Dr. Marianne Miller explores why breakfast is so hard, what's happening in the body and mind during mornings, and how oppression and neurodivergence can amplify these challenges. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Why hunger cues may be blunted in the morning for those healing from anorexia, ARFID, binge eating disorder, bulimia, or atypical anorexia. How anxiety, sensory sensitivities, and executive functioning difficulties make mornings especially tough. Why low-lift and “zero spoons” food strategies are key for ADHDers and neurodivergent folks. How systemic oppression and diet culture messages intensify morning eating struggles. Practical steps for making mornings less overwhelming and building breakfast into your routine. CONTENT CAUTION This episode discusses eating disorder recovery challenges and mentions binge urges, food avoidance, and systemic oppression. Please take care of yourself as you listen. WHY THIS MATTERS Morning eating struggles are not a personal failing. They're a reflection of body rhythms, trauma, and cultural messages around food and bodies. Understanding the intersection of physiology, psychology, and oppression allows recovery to be rooted in compassion rather than shame. Whether you're working on ARFID recovery, managing binge urges, or navigating long-term eating disorder challenges, starting the day with nourishment can support stability and healing. EXPLORE MY ARFID & SELECTIVE EATING COURSE If mornings feel like an impossible hurdle, I created the ARFID & Selective Eating Course to support you. It's designed for people who struggle with food avoidance, sensory sensitivities, or anxiety around eating, as well as for parents and providers seeking neurodivergent-affirming strategies. The course is self-paced and packed with practical tools to make eating less overwhelming and more possible. Dr. Marianne Miller, an eating disorder therapist based in San Diego, California, as well as serving eating disorder clients in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Texas, and Washington, D.C., unpacks the biology, psychology, and cultural conditioning that make morning eating so difficult. With a neurodivergent-affirming lens, she offers low-lift strategies for ADHD and autistic folks, highlights how systemic oppression and anti-fat bias amplify these struggles, and provides practical tools for building safety and consistency with food in the mornings. CHECK OUT OTHER EPISODES ON MECHANICAL AND INTUITIVE EATING: 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. From Diet Rock Bottom to Intuitive Eating & Fat-Positive Care: A Eating Disorder Recovery Story with Chelsea Levy, RDN @chelsealevynutrition on Apple & Spotify. ABOUT DR. MARIANNE MILLER & HER WORK Struggling with eating breakfast is a common challenge in eating disorder recovery, whether you're healing from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, or atypical anorexia. In this episode, Dr. Marianne Miller, an eating disorder therapist based in San Diego, California, as well as serving eating disorder clients in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Texas, and Washington, D.C., unpacks the biology, psychology, and cultural conditioning that make morning eating so difficult. With a neurodivergent-affirming lens, she offers low-lift strategies for ADHD and autistic folks, highlights how systemic oppression and anti-fat bias amplify these struggles, and provides practical tools for building safety and consistency with food in the mornings.

At 25, Jen realized she was stuck in a career that dimmed her—and was quietly battling 15 years of disordered eating. A spark from The Untethered Soul led her into meditation, spiritual tools, and the “observer” mindset that helped her heal, pivot careers, and train as a holistic health coach. In this raw, practical episode, Jen shares exactly how small daily actions and self-kindness rewired her life—and how you can start today.You'll hear:How the “observer” mindset interrupts binge–restrict loopsSimple nervous system resets for stress and sleep (that actually stick)The step-by-step of leaving a misaligned job for meaningful workWhy consistency > intensity when rebuilding habitsFirst moves to start your own healing or coaching journeyIf this resonated, follow the show, share with a friend who needs hope today, and tell us your favorite nervous-system reset. #ZeroDoubtClubhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3DcTbrNfP22bsqc-FsxBaQwww.zerodoubtclub.comwww.zerodoubtkitchen.com@zerodoubtclub@zerodoubtkitchen@jeremytorchlife

In this episode, we completely reframe what it means when you have an out-of-control moment with food. Instead of seeing binges as failures or proof that you're broken, discover why they're actually signals - lights on your dashboard telling you something needs attention underneath the surface.What You'll Discover:• Why shame and judgment keep you stuck in binge cycles• The neuroscience behind curiosity vs. self-criticism• How to use the "dashboard metaphor" to understand your signals• A simple 3-question framework for responding to binges differentlyIf you've been caught in cycles of shame after eating episodes, this perspective shift could be the key to finally breaking free and building a peaceful relationship with food.Just had a binge and wondering what to do? Get your easy-to-follow plan today. janepilger.com/afterWant to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

Are you desperate for change but every time you venture to the edge of your comfort zone, panic ensues, and you retreat at speed? The overwhelming fear is so paralysing for you that it feels dangerous and distinctly wrong to venture forward. It's understandable to be conflicted and ambivalent about change, as an eating disorder is a coping strategy. In this episode, I explore how to heal the deeper roots so you can move beyond your comfort zone. 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 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 week's episode, Han is joined by James Downs and Marissa Adams to discuss their recent publication exploring the link between eating disorders, late-diagnosed autism and social connectedness.James is a mental health campaigner, peer researcher and expert by experience in eating disorders. He works to develop collaboration across a range of professional and personal perspectives to improve mental health for all. He is also a musician, movement practitioner, and artist.Together, James and Marissa recently published research exploring the link between eating disorders, late autism diagnosis, and social connectedness.This week, we discuss:How late autism diagnosis can reframe the story of an eating disorderWhy one-size-fits-all eating disorder treatment often fails autistic peopleThe role of masking, misdiagnosis, and co-occurring conditions in ED developmentWhy individualised, neurodiversity-affirming care is essential for recoveryHow social connection looks different for autistic people (small circles, pets, nature)The importance of creating safe, validating treatment spaces where people can “re-story” identityWhy embracing difference can unlock more flexible, compassionate recovery support for everyoneTimestamps:06:30 – Late diagnosis, masking, and misdiagnosis 13:30 – Inpatient treatment, relapse, and the need for adaptation 18:30 – Making sense of autism post diagnosis 25:00 – Untangling autistic traits and eating disorder behaviours 31:00 – Social connection, pets, and neurodivergent-friendly community in recovery 38:00 – What flexible, individualised treatment can look like 45:00 – Identity, acceptance, and embracing neurodivergence in recovery Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of anorexia, bulimia, relapse, inpatient treatment, and diagnostic experiences.Read James and Marissa's recent paper [here].Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereRead our latest blog hereThank you for listening and being part of this important conversation!If you loved this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit!Sending positive beans your way, Han

In this episode, Emily and Han make a few announcements, as well as talking through some essential recovery support channels. The key resources mentioned here are:Tabitha Farrar's ‘Neural Rewiring for Eating Disorder Recovery' and ‘Fear of Weight Gain' bookHelly Barnes ‘Addicted To Energy Deficit' bookChris @Sevenhealthcompany - InstagramDr. Jennifer Gaudiani's work, in particular her ‘Medical Minutes'Emily (Spence's) Quitting Quasi Journal Becky Freestone's - YoutubeAlso great, but not mentioned abbieattwoodwellness - Instagram'Reclaiming Body Trust' - Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD and Hilary Kinavey'More Than a Body' - Lexie Kite and Lindsay KiteFollow the Intuition - Youtube.Emily's Journal:https://www.isr-recovery.com/quitting-quasi-journal.htmlHan's meditation series: https://www.recover-ed.co.uk/category/all-productsFor September 2025, use code PODCAST for a 10% discount :)

What if your sensory needs around food were not something to fix, but something to honor? In this solo episode of Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Dr. Marianne Miller explores how taste, texture, and smell can shape food experiences for autistic people, especially those struggling with ARFID or longstanding selective eating. For many neurodivergent folks, eating is not just about hunger or nutrition. It is about navigating an overwhelming sensory world where food can trigger discomfort, distress, or shutdown. In this episode, Dr. Marianne challenges the idea that “picky eating” (not a fan of this term) is a behavioral issue. She instead centers a neurodivergent-affirming lens. Dr. Marianne explains why certain tastes may be too intense, why some textures are intolerable, and how even the smell of cooking can completely derail someone's ability to eat. Rather than dismissing these experiences, she offers a framework that respects the wisdom of the sensory system and centers bodily autonomy. Throughout the episode, Dr. Marianne also highlights how intersecting identities influence whose sensory needs get honored and whose get ignored. Fat autistic people are more likely to be accused of bingeing instead of being screened for ARFID. Autistic people of color may be labeled as oppositional instead of recognized as overwhelmed. Trans and nonbinary folks may feel especially vulnerable to dysphoria or sensory shutdown. When treatment spaces fail to consider these intersections, they increase the risk of harm and deepen eating-related trauma. Listeners will come away with a greater understanding of what sensory-based food aversions really are and how we can create supportive environments that do not rely on compliance, but rather collaboration, compassion, and choice. Content Caution About halfway through the episode, Dr. Marianne discusses common invalidating experiences autistic people have in treatment, including being coerced into eating foods that feel unsafe, ignored by providers, or misdiagnosed because of anti-fat bias or racism. There are no graphic food descriptions, but this part may be activating for folks who have experienced treatment trauma or food-related distress. Related Episodes on Autism and Eating Autism & Eating Disorders Explained: Signs, Struggles, & Support That Works on Apple & Spotify. The Invisible Hunger: How Masking Shows Up in Eating Disorder Recovery on Apple & Spotify. How Masking Neurodivergence Can Fuel Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. Autism & Anorexia: When Masking Looks Like Restriction, & Recovery Feels Unsafe on Apple & Spotify. Ready to Learn More? If you or someone you care about is navigating ARFID or sensory-based eating struggles, Dr. Marianne's virtual, self-paced course, ARFID & Selective Eating offers an accessible and affirming starting point. Built on her NIT-AR model (Neurodivergent-Affirming Integrative Therapy for ARFID), this course is ideal for autistic individuals, parents, and providers alike. It offers tools for supporting sensory needs without shame, and helps you rebuild trust with food on your terms. Learn more at drmariannemiller.com Keywords for Searchability autistic sensory eating, ARFID sensory sensitivity, taste aversion autism, texture sensitivity eating, food smell sensory autism, selective eating autism, autistic ARFID treatment, neurodivergent eating disorder support, trauma-informed ARFID course, sensory food aversions, autism and feeding challenges, liberation eating disorder therapy, autism sensory tools for eating, affirming ARFID support

In the Middle: Navigating the Journey of Eating Disorder Recovery with Mallory TarpleyIn this episode, we sit down with author and advocate Mallary Tenore Tarpley to discuss her upcoming book, 'Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery.' Mallory shares her deeply personal journey through anorexia, following the early loss of her mother, and how she transformed her struggle into a source of hope and resilience. With insights from extensive interviews with experts and patients, Mallory addresses the often-overlooked 'middle place' in eating disorder recovery, offering practical strategies and shedding light on misconceptions. Tune in to learn about Mallory's reflections on resilience, her investigative work on eating disorders, and valuable lessons for both those struggling and their loved ones.00:00 Introduction to Mallory's Journey01:18 Mallory's Early Life and Struggles02:47 The Onset of the Eating Disorder06:41 Treatment and Recovery09:41 Defining Resilience20:31 Challenges and Relapses27:49 Support Systems and Therapy36:11 Final Thoughts and Book InformationYou can find SLIP, by Mallary Tenore Tarpley on AmazonTo learn more about Mallary Tenore Tarpley:https://www.mallarytenoretarpley.com/To learn more about the host, Deborah Ashway:www.InnerSourceTherapy.com

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/

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.

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

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.

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.

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