The Recovery Feed

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  45 - We Still Don't Know How to Talk About Eating Disorders ft. Kat Tenbarge 31.08.2026 1h 38min

  This episode is about Ariana Grande, but it’s also not about Ariana Grande. It’s about how one woman’s appearance has become the centre of a media firestorm about eating disorders, concern trolling, and how we talk about women’s bodies. We are joined by the mighty Kat Tenbarge of Spitfire News to discuss the problem we have in discussing eating disorders as a society, why Ariana Grande is in an unwinnable position, and what is really behind the discourse. We talk about algorithms, how the dis...
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  44 - America's Next Top Model Part 3: Tyra Banks — Tyrant or Trailblazer? 03.08.2026 2h 8min

  The final chapter of our America's Next Top Model deep dive is here. In Part 3, Ash peels back the curtain on the production tactics used to control contestants and shape the stories we all watched unfold. We dive into the Netflix lawsuit, unpack the lasting impact ANTM had on an entire generation's relationship with bodies, beauty, and what it takes to succeed to 'be on top', and explore how the show's legacy has shifted from cultural phenomenon to cultural reckoning. And because...
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  43 - America's Next Top Model Part 2: The Reality of Eating Disorders on Reality TV 29.06.2026 1h 51min

  Brace yourself, friends; the America's Next Top Model deep dive continues, and things only get messier from here. In Part 2, Ash dives into the show's treatment of "plus-size" contestants, the impossible standards they were expected to meet (no off days allowed), and the way REAL eating disorders were turned into reality TV storylines. From tokenism and body shaming to some of the most uncomfortable moments in ANTM history, we unpack how a show that promised empowerment often delivered the ex...
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  42 - America's Next Top Model Part 1: Tyra, Top Model, and the Birth of a Reality TV Empire 09.06.2026 1h 57min

  You wanna be on top? Buckle up kiddies, because Ash is taking a ginormous swan dive into the depths of America's Next Top Model. In Part 1 of this series, we explore the woman behind one of the most influential reality shows of the 2000s: Tyra Banks. From her early life and modelling career to the creation of ANTM, we unpack the vision behind the franchise and the contradictions that would come to define it. How did a show created to empower young women become one so often criticised f...
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  41- The Lived Experience Era: Recovery Coaching, and the Grey Area of Recovery Support 11.05.2026 1h 43min

  Welcome to the Lived Experience era — where we discuss the good, the bad, and the horrendously unregulated sides to recovery coaching. In this episode of the Recovery Feed, Ash and Callie unravel the complex world of lived experience advocacy; why it's important, its immense potential, and the pitfalls to watch out for. While these roles can provide personalised, flexible support outside traditional treatment, the lack of regulation invites serious risks...and unqualified grifters...
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  40 - Saying Goodbye to Paved with Gold: Welcome to The Recovery Feed 07.04.2026 54min

  Sorry for the clickbait title...but it's true. Paved With Gold is no more. Good news is we're not going anywhere. We're back with a shiny new rebrand, and ooft, do we have a lot to catch up on. Join us to find out where we've been, why things look a little different, and why Callie won't stop talking about Heated Rivalry. 🙌 Support us at Buy Me A Coffee. 🔗LINKS Join the Holistic Understanding study here. Access FREE eating disorder treatments at the InsideOut eClinic. 🌐 Website: therecoveryfe...
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  39 - What Grinds My Gears 1: Food Swaps, Mum Groups and Being Childfree in Recovery 10.06.2025 1h 8min

  We have opinions, and as usual, we're not afraid to share them. On what will probably be the first of a series, Ash and Callie are ranting about some of the things that really grind their gears. Under fire in this episode are Mum groups that make you feel bad about yourself, why an omelette is not a pizza and why not having children is perfectly ok, especially when you have a history of an eating disorder. To join the EDGI 2 Australia study, click here. To find out more about the EDGI 2 Austr...
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  38 - Raising Anti-Diet Kids with Dr Kyla Smith 21.04.2025 54min

  Feeding your children can be hard enough before you even consider the impact our words and actions can have on growing brains. On this episode of Paved with Gold, we're joined by the incredible Dr Kyla who tells us how to raise anti-diet kids and foster healthy relationships with food from the very beginning. When we talk about eating disorder prevention, it all starts here. This one is a must-listen for parents. Follow Dr Kyla on Instagram @dr_kyla Visit Dr Kyla's website for her Mealtimes c...
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  37 - Rethinking Eating Disorders and their Treatment with Emma Bryant 07.04.2025 1h 25min

  We talk AT LENGTH about the way eating disorders are treated, what is not working and what changes we want to see. In this episode of Paved with Gold, we are joined by Emma Bryant (she/her), someone who is actively working to change the way eating disorders are defined and treated. She talks to us about her PhD, the important role research plays in informing new treatments of eating disorders and how her lived experience shapes her research. Read more about Emma here. To find out more a...
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  36 - When your Sibling has an Eating Disorder with Callie's Brothers Daniel, Todd and Josh 25.03.2025 52min

  We know that eating disorders don't just affect those who live with them and on this episode of Paved with Gold, it's very much a family affair. We are joined by Callie's brothers Daniel, Todd and Josh to discuss their individual experiences of what it was like watching their sister live with and recover from a severe and enduring eating disorder. Trigger warning: there is a reference to suicide in this episode so please listen at your discretion. To find out more and for more resources...
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  35 - ADHD and Eating Disorders with Johanna Badenhorst 11.03.2025 1h 20min

  How many ADHD-ers does it take to change a lightbulb? We don't know because all three of us went on a tangent to talk about eating disorders and ADHD. On this episode of Paved with Gold, we are joined by psychologist, ADHD coach, and host of ADHD Her Way, Johanna Badenhorst (she/her). We talk about neuroaffirming care, why eating disorders are so prevalent in those with ADHD and how you can manage your ADHD. Follow Johanna @adhdwithjohannab Listen to her podcast ADHD Her Way Visit her website...
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  34 - Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders (SEED) with Gabby Lubieniecki 28.01.2025 1h 26min

  On this episode of Paved with Gold, we are joined by the incredible Gabby Lubieniecki to talk about her lived experience with a severe and enduring eating disorder (SEED). We discuss what that means, what needs to change about how SEEDs are treated and, of course, we answer the ever-important question - is there any hope? **Trigger warning: this episode contains personal discussions of self-harm and medical trauma. Please listen at your own discretion. Find Gabby on LinkedIn Read about Ga...
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  33 - Eating Disorders and Post Partum 13.01.2025 1h 8min

  Guess who's back! On this episode of Paved with Gold, Callie returns to your ears (with baby in tow!) to talk about post-partum and how this time can be extremely difficult, especially for those who have a history of, or are in recovery for an eating disorder. We also pick apart the pressures to 'bounce back', birth trauma and toxic portrayal of perfect motherhood that social media pushes. *Trigger warning: this episode discusses birth trauma, quotes from people who experienced post-partum ...
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  32 - The Problem with Noom with Louise Adams 30.12.2024 1h 3min

  It's nearly the new year so gird your loins - diet season is upon us. On this episode of Paved with Gold, we thought it would be fitting to dive deep into Noom, the 'non-diet' diet app and how it, tragically, infiltrated the eating disorder recovery space. We could only do this justice with our guest Louise Adams, founder of Untrapped Academy and host of the All Fired Up Podcast. We talk about how it, in our opinion, uses anti-diet language to lure people into their...shock...diet and why th...
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  31 - TikTok and Eating Disorders with Dr Rachel Hogg 09.12.2024 1h 50min

  In another behemoth of an episode of Paved with Gold, Ash talks to Dr Rachel Hogg about how TikTok affects our body image and its impacts on those with eating disorders. Join us for detours that include the intersectionalities of feminism in a digital landscape, the man0sphere, and why the "rising phoenix" story arc is controversial for those who experience trauma. Apologies for another long one...I never said brevity was my strong suit. Rachel's article in The Conversation Rachel's resear...
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  30 - Neurodivergence and Eating Disorders with Anna Rose (@neuroqueering.nutrition) 18.11.2024 1h 58min

  On today's episode of Paved with Gold, we chat all things neurodivergence with Anne Rose (they/them) (@neuroqueering.nutrition). In our mammoth 2 hour chat (sorry!), we talk about what neurodivergence is, why eating disorders are so common in ND folk and how we can make treatment for ND friendly. Follow Anna on Instagram and TikTok. Links to the resources mentioned in this episode: Neurodiversity Terms & Definitions Eating Disorders and Neurodivergence: A Stepped Care Approach Eati...
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  29 - ARFID with Margo White (@margos_wholebodynutrition) 04.11.2024 1h 16min

  On this episode of Paved with Gold, we're joined by Margo White (she/her) from Whole Body Nutrition to talk about ARFID (Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake). We chat about what ARFID is, what it looks like and tips on how to manage it for both adults and children. Follow Margo on Instagram @margos_wholebodynutrition or visit her website. To find out more and for more resources visit our website pavedwithgoldpodcast.com Send us an email at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram ...
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  28 - I Think Someone I Know May Have An Eating Disorder - What Should I Do? 21.10.2024 1h 2min

  "I think someone may have an eating disorder. Should I say something? What do I even say?" If you have ever wondered how to help, this episode is for you. On this episode of Paved with Gold, Ash goes through some of the warning signs you should be wary of if someone may have or could be developing an eating disorder. She also talks about how to approach the subject and whether you are the right person to say something at all. To find out more and for more resources visit our website pavedwi...
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  27 - Eating Disorders in Māori Folk: Kacey’s Story 08.10.2024 1h 23min

  *Trigger warning: This episode contains references to weight stigma, mentions of sexual assault and medical racism. On this episode of Paved with Gold, our guest Kacey Martin (she/her/they/them) shares their lived experience and wealth of knowledge about eating disorders in Māori folk. They also talk about the importance of culturally inclusive care, where the research is going wrong when it comes to identifying eating disorders in Māori folk and how we can all benefit from a more holistic c...
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  26 - The Myths and Misconceptions of Eating Disorders 23.09.2024 44min

  On this episode of Paved with Gold, Ash debunks the many myths surrounding eating disorders that contribute to the stigma and misunderstanding of these deadly mental illnesses. "Eating disorders are a lifestyle choice" and "aren't they just a rich white young teenage girl thing?" have a (dis)honourable mention, so strap into the debunk-bed cos we're going myth-busting! Recommended reads from this episode: What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat - Aubrey Gordon You Just Need to Lose W...