Episodes
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Comparison
It's not overstating to say that comparison affects almost every part of life with an eating disorder. It can creep in when you're with other people, eating, scrolling social media, looking back at old photos… even just walking into a room. And on the flip-side, comparison can make recovery feel harder, maybe pulling focus away from your own progress.
Today’s episode is all about unpacking the comparison trap: how it keeps people stuck, and why trying to beat it only pulls you further into the ED cycle. We also share the tools that made the biggest difference in our own recoveries, alongside ideas we regularly discuss inside the Rewired Community, where comparison is one of the topics people ask us about most.
Topics covered:
Why comparison feels so convincing in an ED
Comparing your body, food, movement, productivity, and your past self
Fixating on one particular person
The eating disorder's "filter"
Looking to other people for permission
Different bodies, different paths
Staying in your own lane
What really matters to you?
Practical tools for responding to comparison in the moment
How we've built the Rewired Community to reduce comparison rather than reinforce it
For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
Disclaimer
We're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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10 Recovery Game-changers: Meg
Following on from last week's episode, today Meg shares ten recovery game-changers of her own. Things like letting go of control, allowing herself to feel frustrated, learning not to engage with every eating disorder thought – and, crucially, accepting that different bodies are on different paths.
We also share more about our upcoming Rewired Workshop: Taking Action – a session designed to help bridge the gap between intention and practice, especially when motivation is low or fear is loud.
Rewired Workshop: Taking ActionA 60-minute workshop exploring practical tools to help you move from intention to action in your eating disorder recovery.
Sign up here:
https://buy.stripe.com/fZu4gB2tH2DC902ak057W0q
Topics covered: • Letting go of control and certainty • Recovery rules • Blocking ED thoughts • Feeling frustration and discomfort without giving up • “Different bodies, different paths” • Radical acceptance • Curating online and offline spaces • Soundbites and value alignment
For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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Heatwaves and ED Recovery
Hot weather can throw up challenges that people don't always expect in recovery. Appetite might feel different, for one. Plus being more tired and irritable, or blaming your body for feeling uncomfortable (when actually, you're just too hot) against a backdrop of triggering media messages… All of these factors can make summer especially tough when you’re in eating disorder recovery.
This week, we discuss the realities of recovery during the hotter months. Be that eating despite unreliable hunger cues, dealing with body image, navigating travel, or simply fielding unhelpful narratives online: we reflect on what we personally gained from letting go of those pressures, and how recovery can open the door to a very different experience of summer altogether.
Topics covered: • Why heat can make recovery feel harder • Appetite changes, fatigue and food • Summer body culture and relapse thoughts • Body image when wearing less clothing • Feeling uncomfortable in your body vs feeling uncomfortable because you're hot • Heat, movement and compulsive exercise • Eating regularly when hunger cues feel different • Ice cream, BBQs, holidays, and seasonal food fears • Travel and disrupted routines • The nervous system impact of heat • Reclaiming summer from the eating disorder
Upcoming workshop: Rewired Workshop: Taking Action A £2, 60-minute workshop exploring practical tools to help you move from intention to action in your eating disorder recovery.
Sign up here: https://buy.stripe.com/fZu4gB2tH2DC902ak057W0q
For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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10 Recovery Game-changers: Safia
In this personal episode, Safia shares ten of the biggest game-changers from her own recovery. Some were practical, like getting rid of scales or buying clothes that fit her changing body. Others were mindset shifts: being more honest with the people around her, outing hidden rules, and staying focused on her own recovery to limit comparison.
We also discuss why consistency mattered far more than motivation, along with some of the tools that helped recovery feel doable along the way. With that said, we’re proud to share our upcoming Rewired Workshop: Taking Action, to help you bridge the gap between wanting recovery and putting it into practice day to day.
Rewired Workshop: Taking ActionA 60-minute workshop exploring practical tools to help you move from intention to action in your eating disorder recovery.
Sign up here: https://buy.stripe.com/fZu4gB2tH2DC902ak057W0q
Topics covered: • Opening up to others • Challenging the hidden rules • Staying focused on your own path • Values, regret, and building a life bigger than your ED • Letting go of perfectionism • Creating an environment that supports change • Self-compassion and understanding your body's needs • Navigating body changes • Taking stock of recovery wins along the way • Why consistency matters more than mood or motivation
For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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Rigidity & Routine
One of the things we see time and time again – both in ourselves and in the people we work with – is just how overwhelmingly rigid routines take over life when you’re struggling with an ED.
With this in mind, this week, we’re exploring the many ways rigidity can show up in an eating disorder: safe foods, strict timings, movement routines, rituals, certainty-seeking, and the feeling that everything has to be done in a particular way. We look at why this happens, including the impact of starvation on the brain, and how even the most concrete rigidities can soften with adequate nourishment.
Most importantly, we talk about the freedom that comes when life no longer has to revolve around rules, routines, and getting everything “right”.
Topics covered:
• What rigidity can look like in eating disorders • How starvation and energy deficit affect cognitive flexibility • Safe foods, food rules, brands, timings, and meal routines • Rigidity around movement and exercise • Certainty-seeking and needing things done a particular way • The role of personality, temperament, and neurodivergence • Why rigidity can feel safe even when it’s causing harm • Challenging rigidity in recovery • The concept of recovery momentum and neural pathways • The freedom that comes from expanding life beyond the eating disorder
For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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Orthorexia with Florence Gillet
For many people, orthorexia begins with a genuine wish to feel better, improve health, manage symptoms, or solve a problem. But when food rules become rigid and anxiety around eating grows, it can become difficult to see where self-care ends and obsession begins.
This week, we’re joined by Florence Gillet, Certified Eating Psychology Coach and founder of Beyond Body Image. Florence shares her personal experience of developing orthorexia after changing her diet to improve her skin, and reflects on how behaviours that appeared healthy from the outside gradually became restrictive and all-consuming. We also explore the overlap between wellness culture and EDs — including the impact of elimination diets — and why rebuilding trust in your body can be the most health-affirming choice of all.
Topics covered:
* Florence’s background and the work she does today • When self-care becomes rigidity and obsession • Spotting orthorexia red flags • The impact of restriction on hunger, fullness, and social eating • Letting go of food rules during recovery • Restriction in the name of gut health or clear skin • Challenging fears around inflammation, toxins, and "bad" foods • The role of black-and-white thinking in orthorexia • Considerations for healthcare professionals
For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/
Connect with us:
Florence Gillet Instagram: @beyond.bodyimage Website: https://www.beyondbodyimage.com/about/
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help with your own unique recovery.
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Pregnancy & ED Recovery
Eating disorders aside, pregnancy can bring up all sorts of feelings and challenges for people. However, in this episode, we talk about why this stage of life can feel particularly complex when your relationship with food, weight, and body has been difficult in the past.
Drawing on our own experiences, we unpack some of the things that did, or can, feel hard: body changes, weight gain, medical appointments, food and movement advice, or just the uncertainty that comes with your body doing something you can’t fully control. We also look at how ED thoughts can resurface during pregnancy, alongside some practical tools and tips to combat them.
And finally, we’ll be reflecting on how pregnancy can strengthen recovery — offering an opportunity to practise trust and self-advocacy — as well as modelling the relationship with food and body image you want for your child.
Topics covered:
* Why pregnancy can feel triggering in ED recovery • Body changes, weight gain, and navigating medical weigh-ins • The fear of losing control over your body • Food rules, nutrition messaging and advice • Movement during pregnancy • Recognising signs that pregnancy may be triggering old patterns • Advocating for yourself with healthcare professionals • Recovery tools and tips • How becoming a parent can strengthen recovery motivation • Why struggling with triggers doesn’t mean recovery is “going wrong”
For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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Rewired in Action Community: May Testimonials
Each month, we’ll be sharing episodes featuring voices from the Rewired in Action Community — giving members the chance to talk about what’s been helpful, and what recovery can look like alongside the Community.
We discuss the impact of shared experience and realising you’re not the only one thinking or struggling in a certain way. Whether you’re laying foundations, working towards bigger “sparkly” goals, or simply wanting a consistent recovery top-up, the Rewired in Action Community offers members a safe, supportive space and tools to help make change possible — no matter your age, recovery stage, or goals.
Topics covered:
* What the Rewired in Action Community offers
* Hearing others’ experiences and not feeling alone
* The impact of shared questions and lived experience
* Tools, Q&As, and applying things in real time
* Support alongside therapy or dietetic work
* Building belief and making changes that felt out of reach
* Why a consistent, safe space matters
For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/
Connect with us:
Meg
Instagram: @megsy_recovery
YouTube: Megsy Recovery
TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia
Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor)
Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor)
Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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Extreme Hunger with Amalie Lee
Extreme hunger can be one of the most frightening, confusing, and misunderstood parts of ED recovery. As coaches, we hear so many clients say they’re scared they’ve suddenly lost control — especially in a culture that constantly pathologises hunger and appetite.
To help challenge this, we’re joined by fellow recovery coach, podcast host, and founder of Let’s Recover, Amalie Lee, to unpack what extreme hunger actually is, including how restriction — even subtle or mental restriction — can keep it going. Drawing on both her professional work and lived experience of anorexia recovery, Amalie shares a compassionate, evidence-based insight into the biology of starvation, rebuilding trust with your body, and why this phase is far more common than people realise.
Topics covered:
* What extreme hunger is and why it happens in recovery
• The difference between extreme hunger and binge eating
• Fear of “never stopping” or feeling out of control
• Rebuilding trust with your body after restriction
• How mental and physical restriction can prolong hunger
• Amalie’s personal experience of extreme hunger
• Doubting the recovery process and what helped her keep going
• Why extreme hunger can fluctuate during recovery • What hunger and fullness can look like long-term after recovery
For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/
Connect with us:
Amalie Lee Instagram: @amalielee Instagram: @letsrecover.co.uk Website: https://www.letsrecover.co.uk
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
Please keep in mind we’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help with your own unique recovery.
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Rewired in Action Community: Testimonials
This episode’s a little bit different. We’re sharing more about our Rewired in Action Community — alongside three wonderful members, who tell us about their experience of being part of it.
We’ll discuss what’s actually been helpful: having a space where you’re not the only one thinking or struggling in a certain way, hearing other people’s questions and recognising yourself in them, and having access to tools that can be applied in real time.
Whether it’s laying down the foundations, pushing for “sparkly” goals, or simply a weekly recovery top-up, we’ll also look at how the community can sit alongside other support — and help you take those steps towards a fuller, freer life.
Topics covered: * What the Rewired in Action Community offers • Hearing others’ experiences and not feeling alone • The impact of shared questions and lived experience • Tools, Q&As, and applying things in real time • Support alongside therapy or dietetic work • Building belief and making changes that felt out of reach • Why a consistent, safe space matters
For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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Why can’t I just recover?
Anyone who has struggled with an ED knows that wanting recovery and actually doing it can feel miles apart. You might know you need to gain weight and want things to change — yet still find yourself stuck in the same loop when it comes to food.
We reflect on how this back-and-forth cropped up in our own experiences: things like food paralysis, or reacting in completely different ways to the same weigh-in. We also explore the dangers of waiting to feel “ready”, and why deciding to recover doesn’t suddenly make things feel safe.
And, by going through what actually helps — whether that’s expecting resistance, seeing it from your brain’s point of view, or detaching motivation from action — we hope to show you how to build a more consistent and resilient recovery all round.
Topics covered:
* Wanting recovery but feeling unable to act on it
* The back-and-forth thoughts around food and weight
* Paralysis in the moment
* Why knowledge and intention aren’t enough on their own
* Facing fear and what happens when you do
* Mixed reactions to progress
* Detaching action from motivation and repeating it consistently
Resources mentioned:
Megsy Recovery
Turning Motivation into Action: [https://youtu.be/-4gJWbmer3I?si=2RVQ5BtqwIjCLqWA](https://youtu.be/-4gJWbmer3I?si=2RVQ5BtqwIjCLqWA)
Connect with us:
Meg
Instagram: @megsy_recovery
YouTube: Megsy Recovery
TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia
Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor)
Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor)
Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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“Unnecessary" Calories
In both of our EDs, “unnecessary calories” was one of those rules that sometimes didn’t even feel like a rule. It was more like a fact, or something so ‘obvious’, it wasn’t even worth questioning. Leaving out the oil, the dressings, the sauces and syrups and liquid calories (basically, the bits that make food actually taste good!) was a default setting.
So, in this episode, we dig into this “minimal version” mindset: the urge to always choose or make the lowest possible option. Challenging it was vital for us in our recoveries, as it impacted much more than just the meal itself. We go through some of the tools we used to challenge our own minimal version mindsets — and how our lives became all the wider, and richer, for it.
Topics covered:
* What “unnecessary calories” looked like in practice • The thoughts and justifications behind it • How meals became more stripped back over time • The impact on cooking, eating out, and social situations • The “minimal version” mindset • Where it leads if left unchecked • Challenging the rule and adding things back in
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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The Gift of Sensitivity with Dr Anita Johnston
Have you ever been told you’re a sensitive person? Or even “too sensitive”?
Sensitivity can be something people learn to hide or harden against, especially in the context of EDs (or if you’ve had a negative experience with conventional treatment in the past). This week’s topic is all about why that so often feels instinctive, and, crucially, why it doesn’t need to be.
We’re joined by the wonderful Dr Anita Johnston, psychologist and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, whose work has long shaped a more compassionate, holistic understanding of recovery. In the episode, we move beyond surface-level behaviours to explore the emotional roots beneath them — and the role that traits like sensitivity and intuition can play in healing, rather than hindering it.
Topics covered:
* Dr Anita’s background and journey • The ʻAi Pono programme • What holistic care can look like in eating disorder recovery • Understanding the deeper roots of disordered eating • Making sense of your own story and where it began • The role of metaphor in healing • Reframing the eating disorder and its meaning • Key insights from Eating in the Light of the Moon
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Dr Anita Johnston Website: https://dranitajohnston.com Author: Eating in the Light of the Moon Light of the Moon Cafe: www.lightofthemooncafe.com Ai Pono Hawaii: www.aipono.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
Resources mentioned: * Eating in the Light of the Moon – Dr Anita Johnston
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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Q&A with Dr Jennifer Gaudiani
This week, we’re joined by Dr Jennifer Gaudiani: eating disorder specialist physician, founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic, and author of Sick Enough. Her work has been key in helping shift understanding around what eating disorders actually look like in the body — and we know from personal experience just how powerful an informed, evidence-based voice can be in ED treatment.
So, with that in mind, we sat down with Dr G to explore some of the most common (and often misunderstood) medical concerns in recovery. From why someone can be seriously unwell — despite “normal” bloods — to fears around metabolism, digestion, and weight restoration, this episode challenges the ED mirage of “sick enough” and offers a true understanding of what the body actually needs to heal.
Topics covered:
* Dr Gaudiani’s background
• Why medical markers can appear “normal”
• Feeling “not sick enough” and delaying recovery
• Metabolism, weight restoration, and common fears
• The updated edition of Sick Enough
• Neurodivergence and eating disorder presentation
• Athletes, RED-S, and hidden medical risk
• GLP-1 medications and emerging concerns
• Bloating and digestion
• What supports recovery from a medical perspective
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery
YouTube: Megsy Recovery
TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Dr Jennifer Gaudiani Website: https://www.gaudianiclinic.com/team
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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Q and A with Carolyn Costin
This week, we’re so excited to be joined by Carolyn Costin: founder of the first US residential ED treatment centre, Monte Nido, author, and President of the Carolyn Costin Institute (CCI).
Carolyn played a direct role in training both of us as recovery coaches, and her work — particularly her books and 8 Keys to Recovery framework — continues to shape how we support with clients today.
We sat down with her to explore some of the questions that come up time and time again in recovery. From rebuilding identity to defining what “full recovery” actually looks like, Carolyn shares insights drawn from decades of coaching (and personal) experience, alongside tools for both those in recovery — and the people who walk alongside them.
Topics covered:
* Carolyn’s perspective on the role of coaching in recovery
* Rebuilding identity, purpose, and joy
* What “full recovery” can look like in real life
* Why discomfort is such a central part of recovery
* The 8 Keys and how to apply them
* Tools and exercises that support change
* Touching on ARFID and its place within recovery
Connect with us:
Meg
Instagram: @megsy_recovery
YouTube: Megsy Recovery
TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia
Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Carolyn Costin
Website: https://www.carolyn-costin.com/contact-cci
Instagram: @carolyncostin
Instagram: @ccicoaching
Em (copywriter & editor)
Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor)
Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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Eating Behaviours PT. 3
Today, we share some of the food habits we had during our EDs: the behaviours that felt strange, secretive or embarrassing, even whilst sick.
From tiny teaspoons of peanut butter to obsessing over textures, these behaviours brought up a lot of shame and self-consciousness. We explore why they develop, how surprisingly common they are, and how starvation physiology can drive them. Looking back, we reflect on how these habits were coping strategies in a difficult situation, and how we challenged them (or how they naturally improved) over time.
It can be a tricky topic to navigate, and we really want to stress the importance of understanding your body’s perspective and responding to it with compassion rather than judgement. If you can relate to any of this, we hope that by sharing our experiences, we help take some of the stigma away.
Topics covered:
* Specific cutlery
* Tiny teaspoons, bites, slithers and fragments
* Strange food combinations and veg bulking; pouring water on food
* Obsession with textures and needing food a certain way
* Spacing and timing between foods
* Liquid calories
* Food temperatures
* What changed, how, and when?
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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Eating Behaviours PT.2
Today, we share some of the food habits we had during our EDs: the behaviours that felt strange, secretive or embarrassing, even whilst sick.
From tiny teaspoons of peanut butter to obsessing over textures, these behaviours brought up a lot of shame and self-consciousness. We explore why they develop, how surprisingly common they are, and how starvation physiology can drive them. Looking back, we reflect on how these habits were coping strategies in a difficult situation, and how we challenged them (or how they naturally improved) over time.
It can be a tricky topic to navigate, and we really want to stress the importance of understanding your body’s perspective and responding to it with compassion rather than judgement. If you can relate to any of this, we hope that by sharing our experiences, we help take some of the stigma away.
Topics covered:
* Specific cutlery
* Tiny teaspoons, bites, slithers and fragments
* Strange food combinations and veg bulking; pouring water on food
* Obsession with textures and needing food a certain way
* Spacing and timing between foods
* Liquid calories
* Food temperatures
* What changed, how, and when?
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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Eating Behaviours
Today, we share some of the food habits we had during our EDs: the behaviours that felt strange, secretive or embarrassing, even whilst sick.
From tiny teaspoons of peanut butter to obsessing over textures, these behaviours brought up a lot of shame and self-consciousness. We explore why they develop, how surprisingly common they are, and how starvation physiology can drive them. Looking back, we reflect on how these habits were coping strategies in a difficult situation, and how we challenged them (or how they naturally improved) over time.
It can be a tricky topic to navigate, and we really want to stress the importance of understanding your body’s perspective and responding to it with compassion rather than judgement. If you can relate to any of this, we hope that by sharing our experiences, we help take some of the stigma away.
Topics covered:
* Specific cutlery
* Tiny teaspoons, bites, slithers and fragments
* Strange food combinations and veg bulking; pouring water on food
* Obsession with textures and needing food a certain way
* Spacing and timing between foods
* Liquid calories
* Food temperatures
* What changed, how, and when?
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
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Q&A with Chris Sandel
In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Sandel, founder of Seven Health, to explore some of the most common sticking points in eating disorder recovery.
As a recovery coach and nutritionist, Chris’s work blends science, psychology, and behaviour change in a way that challenges so much of the superficial wellness advice currently out there and, ultimately, tries to get to the root of why people feel stuck (as well as how to unstick yourself!). So, with that in mind, we sat down with him for a Q&A covering everything from anxiety to quasi recovery, metabolic healing to goal-setting, along with why “healthy” trends can fuel eating disorders.
Topics covered:
* Chris’s background • Viewing eating disorders through the lens of anxiety • The power of meaningful goals in recovery • Explaining ‘Constrained Energy Theory’ • Wellness trends that appear healthy but can fuel ED behaviours • Why people get stuck in quasi recovery and how to break the cycle • Metabolic healing, extreme hunger, and appetite changes • Rebuilding trust in hunger and fullness cues • Understanding weight gain and what the body is actually doing
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.safiaed.com
Chris Sandel & Seven Health Website: https://seven-health.com/about-us/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sevenhealthcompany?igsh=MWsyNnI0emhlN3p4Mg==
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER] Please keep in mind we’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional support.
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Orthorexia and “Clean Eating”
“Wellness”. “Clean eating”. “Being healthy”. When it comes to diet, these sorts of things come up time and time again, and are often linked with concepts of discipline or even self-care. But when food choices become driven by fear and moral rules rather than nourishment or enjoyment, something else may be going on…
Today, we’re looking at orthorexia: an unhealthy obsession with eating “pure” or “healthy” foods. While not formally listed in diagnostic manuals, it’s becoming increasingly acknowledged in clinical settings. Safia shares her own experience of orthorexic elements within her ED: how it initially felt health-focused, but how it became restrictive, anxiety-driven and all-consuming. We explore how wellness culture can blur the line between health and harm — why this makes orthorexia difficult to spot in the first place — and what recovery can look like.
Topics covered:
* What orthorexia is and where the term originated
* How it differs from other eating disorders
* The role of wellness culture, documentaries, and influencers
* Moral ranking of foods and fear around ingredients
* Excessive researching of food, nutrients, and labels
* The mental, social, financial, and physical costs
* Why orthorexia is so hard to spot sometimes
* What recovery involves: rebuilding flexibility and redefining health
Connect with us:
Meg
Instagram: @megsy_recovery
YouTube: Megsy Recovery
TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia
Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach
Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Website: [https://www.safiaed.com](https://www.safiaed.com)
Em (copywriter & editor)
Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor)
Instagram: @tallulahself
[DISCLAIMER]
Please keep in mind we’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. It shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional support.
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