Recovery Talk

What is eating like after an eating disorder? In this episode I am joined by fellow Let's Recover coach Louisa to discuss our lived experience journeys from recovery to recovered, and how our beliefs and behaviours around food- and eating has shifted over the years.Topics discussed include:Going from a meal plan to intuitive eatingDoes binge urges truly go away?How cravings shift ('will I ever crave fruits and vegetables again?')What true, intuitive eating really looks likeFood noise, and what level of this to expect post-recoveryHow we view calories now versus during our EDFood- and body comparisonCoaching and more: letsrecover.co.ukLouisa's Instagram: @recoverywith.louisa

In this episode I discuss dealing with a decrease in mental- and physical hunger during or after going 'all in'. I explain why appetite may drop significantly after experiencing extreme hunger, how to navigate this without relapsing, and how appetite tends to manifest long- and short term in /after 'all in' recovery. I also discuss weight loss after 'all in', and the difference between overshot tapering off versus a relapse. For coaching & other enquiries, head to letsrecover.co.uk.

In this week's episode I discuss how those sneaky, 'innocent' little things you do to keep yourself safe actually keep you stuck long term, and are not so innocent. Topics discussed:Sneaky behaviours: what they are, why you do them, and how they often manifestHow sneaky behaviours become automated habitsThe importance of 'opposite actions'How no physical harm ≠ no mental harmFor coaching & other enquiries, head to letsrecover.co.ukInstagram: @amalielee | @letsrecover.co.uk

In this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of rewiring your eating disorder brain, why recovery is about more than 'just' eating more or restoring weight, and why doing the things you’re afraid of is essential if you want them to feel less scary and fully recover.Topics discussed:How ED behaviours and beliefs become automatic - and how to change themThe importance of repeated exposure therapy, opposite actions, and 'avoiding avoidance'The science of brain neuroplasticity, and why you absolutely are capable of changeWhy doing matters more than thinking about doingCoaching & other enquiries/resources: letsrecover.co.ukInstagram: @amalielee | @letsrecover.co.uk

In this week's episode I discuss food hoarding: what it is, why it happens, and how to stop it. I also discuss the more subtle and unexpected ways it may manifest. Some of the things discussed:'Classical' food hoardingFrugality and difficulty spending money, using resources or throwing food awayProtectiveness over your (safe) foodsHoarding/acquiring food for othersUrges to steal foodNon-food hoardingCoaching & other enquiries: letsrecover.co.ukInstagram: @amalielee | @letsrecover.co.uk

In this episode, I discuss chewing and spitting (CHSP): what it is, why people with eating disorders may engage in this behaviour, and why it can be so harmful both mentally and physically.Topics covered include:What CHSP is and the underlying drivers of the behaviourThe CHSP “habit loop” and how it becomes entrenchedMetabolic and dental consequencesMental, emotional, and social impactsStrategies for recovery and breaking the cycleCoaching & other enquiries: letsrecover.co.uk

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by fellow Let’s Recover coach Louisa for an honest conversation about how body image evolves once you’re fully recovered, and our own lived experiences of body image healing and recovery.We discuss:Do we still experience bad body image?Body image during recovery vs. after recoveryNavigating societal pressure in a recovered bodyWhat actually helps heal body imageRebuilding trust in your bodyPractical strategies & why rewiring mattersCoaching: letsrecover.co.uk  | Louisa’s Instagram: @recoverywith.louisa 

In this episode, we break down body dysmorphia and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) - what they are, how they differ, and why so many struggle with body image in the first place. We explore the psychology behind distorted self-perception, common symptoms, and the impact of social media, diet culture and societal beauty ideals.We’ll cover:What body dysmorphia is (and isn’t)The difference between body dysmorphia and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)Signs and symptoms of body dysmorphia, and the diagnostic criteria of BDDCommon misconceptionsThe impact of social media, comparison, and beauty standards

In this week's episode I'm joined by coach and counsellor Alix Walker to discuss eating disorder treatment and managing social media when in recovery. Topics we cover: The hurdles accessing care for an eating disorderNot feeling 'sick enough'#Skinnytok, 'what I eat in a day' videos, and navigating social media in recoveryBody image healingManaging triggersAlix's Instagram: @counsellingwithalixAlix's website: alixwalkercounselling.co.uk

In this episode I am joined by Beth Francois, an experienced eating disorder dietitian to discuss everything eating disorder treatment. Topics we cover:Working with a dietitian in recovery, and the importance of specialised careMeal plans and structured eatingWhen to start trusting your hunger-fullness cues'All in' and extreme hungerWhat intuitive eating really means (in recovery and beyond)Why talking therapy is not always enoughCommon traps people fall into in recoveryBeth's instagram: @theeddietitianBeth's website: theeddietitian.com