The Eating Disorder Therapist

HARRIET FREW
undefined
Jan 24, 2026 • 6min

5 Uncomfortable Truths in Eating Disorder Recovery

Today, I talk about 5 uncomfortable truths in eating disorder recovery. I hope that you find it helpful.   Do check out Food Freedom - my app if you’d like some support. Take me to the app! Buy me a coffee! New mini course - if you love fitness and struggle with food relationship. Only £22 for 90 minutes of inspiration and tips, plus a workbook. The Fitness Lover’s Guide to Food Freedom (creating your happiest and healthiest relationship with food). I initially created this for my local gym and decided that more of you might like to access the resources. Do sign up! To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website My new APP! Freedom with Food 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.
undefined
Jan 21, 2026 • 20min

Eating Disorder Recovery and Training to Become a Therapist: A Personal Episode

A personal episode from me. I talk about my recovery journey and how I trained as a therapist in eating disorders. I hope that you find it helpful. Do check out Food Freedom - my app if you’d like some support. Take me to the app! Buy me a coffee! New mini course - if you love fitness and struggle with food relationship. Only £22 for 90 minutes of inspiration and tips, plus a workbook. The Fitness Lover’s Guide to Food Freedom (creating your happiest and healthiest relationship with food). I initially created this for my local gym and decided that more of you might like to access the resources. Do sign up! To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website My new APP! Freedom with Food 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.  
undefined
Jan 17, 2026 • 12min

How Helpful is CBT-E for Treating Eating Disorders

In this episode, I explore CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) as a treatment for eating disorders. I hope that you find it helpful.   Do check out Food Freedom - my app if you’d like some support. Take me to the app! Buy me a coffee! New mini course - if you love fitness and struggle with food relationship. Only £22 for 90 minutes of inspiration and tips, plus a workbook. The Fitness Lover’s Guide to Food Freedom (creating your happiest and healthiest relationship with food). I initially created this for my local gym and decided that more of you might like to access the resources. Do sign up! To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website My new APP! Freedom with Food 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.
undefined
Jan 14, 2026 • 15min

Is Person Centred Therapy Effective for Treating Eating Disorders?

In this episode, I explore the pros and cons of Person-centred therapy in treating eating disorders, drawing on my personal and professional experience. I hope that you find it helpful. Do check out Food Freedom - my app if you’d like some support. Take me to the app! Buy me a coffee! New mini course - if you love fitness and struggle with food relationship. Only £22 for 90 minutes of inspiration and tips, plus a workbook. The Fitness Lover’s Guide to Food Freedom (creating your happiest and healthiest relationship with food). I initially created this for my local gym and decided that more of you might like to access the resources. Do sign up! To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website My new APP! Freedom with Food 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.  
undefined
Jan 10, 2026 • 14min

When You Must Earn Your Food Through Exercise Or You Feel Guilty

In this episode, I explore how to feel more peaceful around movement and activity, without using it to earn your food. I hope that you find it helpful.   To find out more about my work:- My new mini guide to food freedom in fitness: Gym Girl's Guide to Food Freedom Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist My new APP!  Go to my Website Online courses 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.      
undefined
Jan 7, 2026 • 29min

All About the Eating Disorder Voice

In this episode, I explore the Eating Disorder Voice. I talk about what it is; how it forms and ways to challenge and disengage with it. I hope that you find it helpful.   To find out more about my work:- Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist My new APP!  Go to my Website Online courses 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.
undefined
Jan 3, 2026 • 37min

Stop 'All or Nothing Thinking,' with Food. 7 Ways to Boost Recovery Motivation in 2026

In this episode, I explore the Cycle of Change and how to get motivated for sustainable change in 2026. I hope that you find it helpful.   To find out more about my work:- Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist My new APP!  Go to my Website Online courses 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.
undefined
Dec 31, 2025 • 14min

What Happens After You Come Off the GLP-1 meds?

In this episode, I explore coming off GLP-1 meds and what happens next, discussing the return of food noise, longer-term impacts and with reference to the recent BBC iPlayer documentary. I hope that you find it helpful.   To find out more about my work:- Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist My new APP!  Go to my Website Online courses 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.  
undefined
Dec 27, 2025 • 30min

A Personal Episode: Motivation, Family Trauma and Eating Changes in Recovery

This is a personal episode talking about my own recovery journey including working on motivation, family trauma and eating changes in recovery. I hope that you find it helpful.   To find out more about my work:- Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist My new APP!  Go to my Website Online courses 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.
undefined
Dec 24, 2025 • 9min

Your 11 Step Plan to NOT BINGE EAT on Christmas Day

  Your 11 step plan to NOT BINGE EATING on Christmas Day. I hope that you find it helpful.   To find out more about my work:- Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist My new APP!  Go to my Website Online courses 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.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app