Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

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• Feeling Out of Control Around Food? This Might Change How You See It 23.06.2026 24min

  Most people in eating disorder recovery spend years trying to get it right. The right amount of food. The right level of hunger. The right level of fullness. In this episode, we're talking about what happens when recovery feels messy. When you eat past fullness, feel out of control around food, or stop trusting your own decisions. What if you're not failing recovery? What if you're learning something your eating disorder never taught you: how to trust yourself? In This Episode: • Why feeling ...
• Your Eating Disorder Won’t Fix Your Bad Body Image: The Truth About Body Image and How to Cope 09.06.2026 24min

  In this episode, I’m talking about one of the biggest myths in eating disorder recovery: the belief that your body image will improve once your body changes. So many people believe that losing weight, changing their shape, eating less, exercising more, or achieving a certain look will finally make them feel confident and comfortable in themselves. The reality is that eating disorders often make body image worse, not better. I explore why body image struggles persist regardless of body size, h...
• Eating Disorders We Don’t Talk About: Chewing and Spitting 26.05.2026 26min

  In this episode of Recover to Flourish, I’m talking about an eating disorder behaviour that is rarely spoken about openly: chewing and spitting. This is something that can bring a huge amount of shame, secrecy, and isolation, yet so many people struggle with it behind closed doors. I explore what chewing and spitting actually is, why it can become so addictive and compulsive, the physical and psychological impact it can have, and why it often keeps people stuck in the eating disorder cycle. I...
• Recovering from Movement Compulsions 12.05.2026 29min

  In today’s episode, we’re talking about recovering from movement compulsions and the fear of slowing down. The need to earn food, hit step goals, or constantly move can become exhausting and all-consuming. If rest makes you feel guilty or anxious, you’re not alone. Movement compulsions are often rooted in fear, control, and the eating disorder trying to make you feel “safe.” In this episode, we cover: 💛 Signs your relationship with movement may have become compulsive 💛 Why rest can feel so un...
• Postpartum and Eating Disorder Recovery: What No One Tells You 28.04.2026 28min

  In today’s episode, we’re having a really honest conversation about postpartum and eating disorder recovery. The parts people don’t always talk about. The body changes, the emotions, the identity shift… and how all of that can land when you’ve had a complicated relationship with food or your body. If you’re in the postpartum phase and finding it harder than you expected, you’re not alone. You might feel grateful and overwhelmed at the same time. Proud of your body, but also uncomfortable in i...
• What to Do When You Have No Motivation to Recover from Your Eating Disorder 14.04.2026 30min

  In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get said enough — what to do when you just don’t feel motivated to recover. When you know what you should be doing, but you don’t want to do it. Or you feel flat, stuck, or even a bit numb. If that’s you, I want you to know this straight away… it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It doesn’t mean you don’t want recovery. It usually just means you’re tired, scared, or overwhelmed. In this episode, we’ll...
• When Should I Stop Restoring Weight? And How Do I Eat “Normally” Again? 31.03.2026 27min

  I'm back after a short maternity break! In today’s episode, we’re getting into a question that brings up a lot of fear and confusion in recovery — when do I stop restoring weight… and how do I actually eat “normally” again? If you’ve hit a point where things feel a bit more stable but also a bit uncertain, you’re not alone. Maybe part of you wants to hold on. Maybe part of you is scared of overshooting. Or maybe you’re just not sure what “normal” even looks like anymore. In this episode...
• Is It Actually Possible to Love Your Body? 03.03.2026 26min

  In today’s episode, we’re talking about a question that comes up all the time in recovery — is it actually possible to love your body? Because if we’re honest, sometimes “body love” can feel unrealistic. Or forced. Or like something everyone else has figured out except you. If you’re in recovery and still having bad body image days, you might be wondering if you’re doing it wrong. In this episode, we’ll unpack what body love really means (and what it doesn’t). We’ll talk about body neutrality...
• How an Eating Disorder Steals Who You Are... And What Comes Back in Recovery 24.02.2026 16min

  In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that can feel hard to put into words — how an eating disorder slowly steals parts of who you are. Your personality. Your spark. Your confidence. Your relationships. Sometimes even your sense of humour. If you’ve ever looked back at old photos and thought, “I don’t feel like that person anymore,” this one’s for you. We’ll talk about how eating disorders shrink your world without you even noticing at first. How they become your identity. A...
• Recovery Without Routine: Eating When Your Days Have No Structure 17.02.2026 18min

  In this episode, we’re talking about recovery when your days have zero structure. No fixed lunch break. No school timetable. No clear start or finish. Just long, open days… and a brain that suddenly has way too much space to overthink food. If you’ve ever found that you eat “better” when you’re busy, but struggle when you’re off work, on holiday, freelancing, studying from home, or in a life transition, this episode is for you. Lack of structure can make hunger cues harder to read. It can mak...
• Nights Out, Alcohol, and Eating Disorder Recovery 10.02.2026 19min

  In today’s episode, we’re talking about nights out, alcohol, and how all of this fits into eating disorder recovery. For so many people, socialising can feel loaded. The pressure to drink, the anxiety around food beforehand or after, and the fear of losing control can make nights out feel more stressful than fun. In this episode, I talk honestly about why nights out can be such a trigger in recovery, how alcohol can interact with eating disorder thoughts and behaviours, and what it really mea...
• Coping With Body Changes in Eating Disorder Recovery and Beyond 03.02.2026 17min

  In today’s episode, we’re talking about body changes in eating disorder recovery — the ones no one really prepares you for. The physical shifts, the emotional reactions, and the moments where your body feels unfamiliar or hard to sit with. If you’re struggling with how your body is changing, you’re not doing recovery wrong. This part is hard. In this episode, I talk honestly about why body changes happen, why they can feel so confronting even when you know recovery is the right thing, and how...
• Recovery in Real Life: Eating Disorder Recovery When Life Is Busy 27.01.2026 24min

  In today’s episode, we’re talking about recovery in real life — not the quiet, perfectly planned version, but the messy, busy, full one. The one with work deadlines, family stuff, social plans, tired days, and not enough hours in the day. We’ll talk about how eating disorder recovery can still be possible when your schedule feels packed, why waiting for the perfect time often keeps you stuck, and how to prioritise nourishment and care without doing it perfectly. This is about letting recovery...
• The Relationship Between Money and Eating Disorders 20.01.2026 23min

  In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get enough airtime in recovery — money. How eating disorders can shape the way you spend, save, restrict, or feel anxious around money. And how those patterns often stick around, even when food feels a bit more stable. We’ll chat about why eating disorders and money control are so closely linked, how fear and scarcity can show up in spending habits, and why recovery isn’t just about food — it’s about safety, trust, and self-worth ...
• “Too Old to Recover?” Navigating Eating Disorder Recovery Later in Life 13.01.2026 23min

  Welcome to the first episode of 2026. I wanted to start the year with a conversation that really matters. Today we’re talking about the belief that you might be “too old” to recover from an eating disorder. Maybe you’ve been struggling for years. Maybe decades. Maybe part of you wonders if this is just how life is now. If you’ve ever felt embarrassed for still struggling, or told yourself you should be over this by now, this episode is for you. We’ll talk honestly about why this belief shows ...
• Tired of Recovery: How to Keep Going When You’re Exhausted 30.12.2025 19min

  This episode is for the days when recovery feels heavy. When you’re doing all the right things and still feel worn down, fed up, or just wondering how much longer you can keep this up. If you’re tired of thinking about food, tired of challenging thoughts, tired of needing support… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about recovery fatigue. Why it happens, why it doesn’t mean you’re failing, and how to keep going when your energy is low and your motivation has dipped. We’ll...
• Pregnancy, Body Changes, and Eating Disorder Recovery: What No One Tells You 17.12.2025 40min

  In today’s episode, we’re talking honestly about pregnancy, body changes, and eating disorder recovery. This is the stuff that often gets brushed over. The emotions, the fear, the identity shifts, and the old thoughts that can resurface when your body starts changing in ways you can’t control. I’m sharing what it’s really like navigating pregnancy when you have a history of an eating disorder. The good parts, the hard parts, and the very human moments in between. We’ll talk about why body ima...
• How to Cope with Food Guilt During the Festive Season 09.12.2025 21min

  In today’s episode , we’re talking about something that so many people in recovery struggle with this time of year — the DREADED food guilt. The festive season brings a lot of joy, but it also brings bigger meals, different foods, family gatherings, and loads of mixed emotions. If you’ve been feeling guilty, overwhelmed, or “out of control” around food during the holidays, you’re not alone at all. In this episode, we’ll chat about why food guilt shows up so strongly during the festive season,...
• Learning How to Rest in Eating Disorder Recovery 02.12.2025 25min

  In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that sounds simple but can feel incredibly hard in eating disorder recovery: learning how to rest. If you’re used to pushing yourself, staying busy, or relying on movement to cope, slowing down can feel unsafe or even “wrong.” I get it, rest was one of the hardest parts for me too. In this episode, we’ll chat about why rest is so important for your physical and emotional recovery, why it feels so uncomfortable at first, and how you can start t...
• Everything You Need to Know About Body Dysmorphia 25.11.2025 23min

  In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into body dysmorphia — what it is, how it shows up, and why it can make daily life feel so overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of checking, comparing, or fixating on certain parts of your body, you’re definitely not alone. I’ll break down how body dysmorphia develops, the link it has with eating disorders, and why it’s not something you can “snap out of.” We’ll discuss the emotional, brain-based, and practical aspects of coping with these t...