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  370: Refeeding Syndrome Explained 08.09.2026 54min

  In this episode, I explain what refeeding syndrome is, who may be at risk, the warning signs and monitoring that matter, and how nutrition can be increased safely. I also explore how unnecessary fear can reinforce restriction and delay the nourishment needed for recovery.
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  Rebroadcast: Co-Morbidity With Eating Disorders and ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) with Dr. Brad Smith 28.08.2026 1h 37min

  This week on the show I speak with Dr. Brad Smith, the chief medical officer for Rogers Behavioural Health. We talk about the co-occurence of many conditions with eating disorders: OCD, anxiety, depression, and addiction. We also cover ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) - what it is, how it works and how it can be used for different aspects of recovery.
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  369: GLP-1s, Weight Stigma, And The New Face Of Diet Culture With Virgie Tovar 14.08.2026 1h 36min

  Virgie Tovar joins the podcast to examine how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are reshaping diet culture, from the medicalisation of restriction to the marketing of weight stigma as compassion. We discuss the impact on eating disorder recovery, the psychological cost of weight cycling, and what it takes to choose body acceptance in a culture still determined to sell thinness.
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  Rebroadcast: Going Slow Isn’t Easier And Better For Recovery 10.08.2026 26min

  One of the most common mistakes I see people making is to go slow in recovery. As part of this episode I look at the common reason why people take this approach and why it doesn't help.
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  368: The Forgotten Phase of Eating Disorder Recovery 31.07.2026 58min

  Nutritional rehabilitation receives a huge amount of attention, and rightly so. But considerably less attention is given to what comes next: learning how to build a life in which you no longer need the eating disorder.
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  Rebroadcast: ‎Coping Without Using Eating Disorder Behaviours 24.07.2026 25min

  Do you know how to cope without using eating disorder behaviours? For many (or most) the eating disorder becomes their only means of coping. This means that part of recovery is about learning other ways of coping, and that's what this episode is about.
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  367: Everything You Need To Know About Extreme Hunger 17.07.2026 1h 2min

  This episode explores everything you need to know about extreme hunger in eating disorder recovery, including why it happens, why it can feel so frightening, and how to respond when hunger feels relentless. It also covers mental hunger, hypermetabolism, weight restoration, common mistakes, and the myths that can keep people stuck.
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  Rebroadcast: Compulsive Movement, Digestive Issues In Recovery, And RAVES With Talia Cecchele 10.07.2026 1h 11min

  This week I the show I speak with Talia Cecchele. We talk about overcoming compulsive movement, digestive issues in recovery, the RAVES framework and how it can be used when making choices about food changes in recovery as well as some nutrition myth busting.
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  366: Recovery Challenges In Summer And How To Deal With Them 30.06.2026 58min

  Summer can make eating disorder recovery feel harder, but it doesn't have to derail your progress. In this episode, I unpack many common summer challenges and share practical ways to navigate them without letting the eating disorder regain ground.
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  Rebroadcast: Start Before You Feel Ready 19.06.2026 25min

  The eating disorder will always try to convince you that now is not the right time to recover. You will never feel completely ready, so rather than waiting any longer, start before you feel ready.
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  365: Why Self-Compassion Is A Behaviour, Not A Feeling 12.06.2026 50min

  Most people think self-compassion is about being kinder to yourself. In this episode, I challenge that idea and explain why true self-compassion in eating disorder recovery is often a behaviour, not a feeling. We explore what self-compassion looks like in practice with food, movement, body image, and recovery commitments, even when your mind is arguing against you
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  Rebroadcast: Hidden Potential 05.06.2026 45min

  This week on the podcast I am looking at Adam Grant's book Hidden Potential and the ideas from it that can be applied to recovery.
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  Rebroadcast: Autism and Eating Disorders with Livia Sara 29.05.2026 1h 49min

  Today's guest is Livia Sara. In this episode, we chat about the overlap between autism and eating disorders, existential loneliness, metabolism, body image, eating variety and its place in recovery, the fear of weight gain, hunger signals, interoceptive awareness, and how intuitive eating does or doesn’t work with autism.
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  364: Do Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) Really Hijack Your Brain? 22.05.2026 30min

  Are ultra-processed foods really “addictive” or is the fear around them creating more anxiety and obsession around eating? In this episode, I break down a new 2025 study exploring dopamine, ultra-processed foods, and overeating, while unpacking why restriction, deprivation, and psychology matter far more than simplistic “food addiction” narratives.
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  363: Unconditional Permission To Eat, Co-occuring Medical Conditions And Being Social In Recovery 08.05.2026 55min

  In this episode, I answer listener questions on navigating social life in recovery, giving yourself unconditional permission to eat, and coping with body image distress, relapse patterns, support groups, and the role of co-occurring medical conditions in long-term recovery.
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  Rebroadcast: Overcoming Complex Trauma, Escaping An Abusive Relationship And Reaching Full Recovery with Victoria Kleinsman 01.05.2026 1h 41min

  Today on the show I'm chatting with Victoria Kleinsman. We cover her 20 year battle with an eating disorder, escaping an abusive relationship, reaching a place of full recovery, how she went from body hate to body love and so much more.
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  362: Why You Keep Getting Stuck In Recovery (Even When You Know What To Do) 23.04.2026 35min

  Knowing what to do in recovery isn’t the same as actually doing it. In this episode, I break down why change still feels overwhelming, why insight doesn’t lead to action, and how patterns, thoughts, and isolation keep you stuck. If you’ve ever found yourself saying “not yet,” this will help you understand why and what to do differently.
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  361: Extreme Hunger, Neural Rewiring And Taking Bold Steps In Recovery with Emily Spence 17.04.2026 1h 54min

  In this episode, I speak to recovery coach Emily Spence. We unpack the reality of living with an eating disorder and what it actually takes to reach full recovery. We cover extreme and mental hunger, neural rewiring, rest, food indecision and the importance of bold action taking in recovery.
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  360: Why Rest Is Crucial In Recovery And The Blocks That Prevent It From Happening 10.04.2026 1h 1min

  This week on the podcast it's a deep dive into rest and recovery. We look at why your body needs it, the different types of rest, and what blocks you from getting enough.
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  359: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Early Motherhood and Eating Disorders 03.04.2026 51min

  Pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood can be uniquely triggering for those with an eating disorder history. This episode explores the physiology, emotional challenges, and practical strategies to support recovery during this demanding time.