The Body Love Binge - Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

In this episode of their podcast, Julia and Victoria answer listener questions on topics like weight loss medications, finding your identity outside of your eating disorder, weighing yourself during recovery, overcoming fear of weight gain, and more. They share personal stories and insights from their own recovery journeys as well as tips for supporting yourself and choosing recovery.

Heidi Schauster, MS, RD, CEDS-S, SEP is a nutrition and body image therapist, Somatic Experiencing (SE)™ practitioner, clinical supervisor, and Embodiment Warrior who speaks and writes about whole-self wellness.

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In this episode, Victoria interviews Heidi Schauster, a nutrition and body image therapist, about supporting children in having a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. They discuss how parents can model positive behaviours, keep conversations about food neutral rather than moralistic, allow children pleasure in eating, handle picky eating, encourage movement joyfully, and more. Listeners can expect to gain insight into fostering body acceptance and food freedom for the next generation. Key Discussion Points: - How parents can support children in having a healthy relationship with food and bodies through positive modeling and neutral, non-judgmental communication (00:07:00)

- Setting reasonable limits around certain charged "trigger" foods if needed, while still allowing pleasure and food freedom (00:17:46)

- Letting kids tune into their bodies' natural signals and self-regulation abilities around eating (00:23:53)

- Making physical movement a fun, family-oriented activity based on the child's natural temperament (00:35:27)

- Signs that a child is struggling with food/body image issues and how to intervene and get professional support (00:36:43)

Key Quotes: "I think the more neutral and joyful and relaxed we can be around food with children, the better." (00:07:15) "If the child is jumping up and down and saying, I want ice cream, to just say, we're not going to have ice cream tonight, but we might have it later this week. And just nonchalantly, not not with a lot of emotion." (00:17:46) "I would say that reaching out and letting them know that you are concerned is really, really important...the sooner, the better to actually let someone know that you're concerned, and potentially bring in some help." (00:36:43)

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Join me and Sabrina as we dive into answering listeners' questions related to intuitive eating and recovering from disordered eating. We dive deep into topics like overcoming food rules and guilt, understanding your body's set point weight, finding balance with food and movement, and dealing with the fear of not knowing where your weight will settle. Listeners can expect to gain more clarity and tools for building a healthier relationship with food.

Key Quotes

"When you keep allowing the candy with as much quantity as you want to eat it, you will start to be less obsessed with it." (00:44:44)

"Living a normal life around food, particularly, is stopping with all the rules." (00:47:04)

"If the fear of that is also a 9 out of 10, you need a qualified coach or someone who can support you through this to ask you the right questions." (00:49:59)

Main Discussion Points

- Allowing yourself to eat feared or restricted foods can help eliminate obsession and restriction around them

- Recovering from disordered eating requires letting go of food rules and learning to trust your body's innate wisdom

- Seeking support can help face fears of changing engrained behaviours and stepping into the unknown

- There are many layers behind guilt and shame tied to food that are important to explore

- Balance with food and movement arises naturally when you nourish yourself without rules

- Understanding family history around size can provide clues but your body will find its healthy set point over time

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Victoria Kleinsman interviews chronic pain and trauma specialist Ella Matthews about how emotional and physical trauma can get stored in the body, leading to conditions like chronic pain. They discuss modalities like somatic experiencing, cognitive hypnotherapy, and trauma-release exercises to help people heal. Ella shares how changing self-talk and cultivating self-compassion can change our nervous system's perception of danger.

Key Discussion Points: - The connection between emotional trauma and physical pain symptoms (00:07:00) - How trauma gets stored in the body's tissues and nervous system (00:10:22) - Using modalities like hypnotherapy, trauma release exercises (TRE), and breathing exercises to release stored trauma (00:19:30) - The role of feeling safe and social connection in trauma healing (00:30:09) - How changing judgmental self-talk can change pain perception (00:47:32) - Connecting to self-love and inner wisdom for guidance (00:50:51) Guest Bio: Ella Matthews combines modalities like clinical hypnotherapy, pain neuroscience education, trauma release exercises, and breathing training to help clients release stored trauma and find relief from chronic pain conditions. Her comprehensive mind-body approach has earned her an excellent reputation.

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https://www.breathbodymind.co.uk/ Company Bio: Breath Body Mind offers one-on-one online and in-person sessions to help clients reduce anxiety, release chronic pain, resolve phobias and trauma, and learn tools like clinical hypnotherapy and breathing exercises for self-healing. Founder Ella Matthews takes a customized approach tailored to each person's needs. Key Quotes: "There's actually a very weak correlation between pain and tissue damage. Pain is simply your body's perception of how much danger you're in." (00:09:19) "You can't heal a body that you hate. And so if you're berating yourself because you haven't got better fast enough...all of that is going to be the same as someone chasing you at the spear to your nervous system." (00:47:32) "We forget that that's what we're made of. We're all made of love. We all come into the world, just little amazing bundles of love." (00:51:16)

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Recovery Rebels Victoria Kleinsman and Julia Trehane answer listener questions about the difference between therapy and coaching for eating disorder recovery, dealing with fear of weight gain, what to expect when reaching your set point weight, and more. The hosts share openly from their own recovery journeys and provide support, encouragement, and practical tips for anyone struggling with disordered eating. Main Discussion Points: - Differences between therapy and coaching for eating disorder recovery (0:01:12) - Tips for gaining weight in the early stages of recovery (0:21:03) - Surrendering to not knowing what you'll look like at your set point weight (0:30:42) - Writing a letter detailing how horrible living in an eating disorder is to read when recovery gets difficult (0:46:22) - Opinions on the weight loss drug Ozempic/semaglutide (0:49:16) Connect with me

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In this episode, Victoria Kleinsman answers a listener's question about how to get rid of eating disorder thoughts and live a normal day without constantly thinking about burning calories. She provides a step-by-step process for rewiring your brain to stop eating disorder thoughts. Main Discussion Points: - The origin of eating disorders often stems from not feeling worthy or good enough, leading to an unconscious search for control (timestamp: [00:03:48]) - You must become aware of eating disorder thoughts before you can change them (timestamp: [00:04:43]) - Do the opposite of what the eating disorder wants you to do - this trains your brain via your behaviors (timestamp: [00:14:33]) - Changing thought patterns takes consistency and repetition (timestamp: [00:16:36]) - Expect to feel a range of emotions as you go through this process (timestamp: [00:17:57]) Key Quotes: "You can live a normal day when you've gone through the cluster fuck of fear that appears before you when you choose recovery." (timestamp: [00:00:54]) "Anything you resist persists. So if you fight the eating disorder thoughts, then they'll get stronger." (timestamp: [00:09:07])

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Dr. Anita Johnson joins the podcast to discuss using metaphor and storytelling to address struggles with eating disorders, body image issues, and finding freedom through embracing your authentic self. Listeners can expect to learn about the root causes of eating disorders, how to reframe your relationship with food and your body, and pathways to full recovery.

Key Discussion Points:

- The different types of hungers - physical hunger vs emotional/spiritual hunger - and learning to differentiate (13:09)

- Using the foods you struggle with as clues to uncover underlying issues (14:13, 25:16)

- The log metaphor for understanding the role eating disorders serve and the pathway to recovery (21:04)

- Healing the fear of weight gain by understanding where this fear originates and uncoupling "fat" from "bad" (45:11)

- Being in awe of the incredible wisdom of women's bodies (46:43)

Guest Bio:

Dr. Anita Johnston, PhD is a clinical psychologist, certified eating disorder specialist, and author. She is the founder and executive clinical director of Ai Pono, an eating disorder treatment program in Hawaii. Dr. Johnston provides consultations and workshops internationally and is known for using metaphor and storytelling to explain complex issues related to eating disorders.

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In this episode of the Body Love Binge podcast, host Victoria Kleinsman interviews Summer Innanen, a professionally trained coach specializing in body image, self-worth, and confidence. They have an in-depth discussion about accepting and loving your body, even when you don't necessarily like what you see in the mirror. Listeners can expect to gain a new perspective on separating your self-worth from your appearance.

Main Discussion Points:

- How to enjoy being in your body when you don't like the way it looks

- Using body image issues and dieting to cover up deeper emotional issues

- Fear of judgment from others about your body

- Building intimacy with a partner when you have body image struggles

- The pressure for new mothers to "bounce back" and lose baby weight

Guest Bio:

Summer Innanen is the host of the podcast Eat the Rules, which has almost 2 million downloads. She is the creator of You on Fire, an online group coaching program dedicated to helping people get free from body shame. Summer also co-runs the Body Image Coach Certification program to train professionals on supporting clients with body image issues from a social justice perspective.

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In this episode, Victoria discusses the connection between eating disorders and OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). She shares her personal experience with OCD behaviors prior to and during her eating disorder, as well as common rituals and thought patterns those with eating disorders and OCD tend to have. Victoria then provides tips for overcoming OCED (obsessive-compulsive eating disorder) behaviors, including wanting recovery more than engaging in behaviors, facing fears and anxiety, doing the opposite of what the ED wants, having accountability and support, and more. Main Discussion Points: - Victoria's OCD tendencies before her eating disorder (tidiness, need for control) - Worsening of OCD with the eating disorder (strict rituals around food/exercise, checking behaviors) - OCD and eating disorders stem from fear and a false sense of security - Starvation increasing OCD behaviors - Steps for overcoming OCED: 1. Wanting recovery more than behaviors 2. Facing fears and sitting with anxiety 3. Doing the opposite of ED urges 4. Taking up a hobby as a distraction 5. Having accountability 6. Getting support 7. Using discipline to rewire behaviors - Creating rituals to support recovery instead of ED rituals - Noticing OCD behaviors start to fade with recovery Key Quotes: "When I realized that I wanted to stop the eating disorder, I wanted to stop the eating disorder OCD bullshit that was completely taking over my entire life, taking up all of my head space...that's when things started to shift for me." (00:19:33) "You train your brain via your behavior. So why not train your brain that it is safe to be in the environment you're in?" (00:28:58) "Have faith. Faith and fear are both invisible. You may as well choose faith if you're gonna choose 1 or the other." (00:39:35)

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Join me and Harriet Frew as we chat about how unmet childhood needs contribute to the development of eating disorders and how to overcome this.

Discussion Points: - The feeling of not being good enough that drives eating disorders often starts from an early age - How childhood experiences of emotional neglect, not having emotional needs met by parents, and lack of emotional support can contribute to eating disorders - The effects of enmeshment between children and parents and how it blurs emotional boundaries - The emotions that come up as part of the eating disorder recovery process and the grieving that has to happen - Reparenting yourself and connecting with your inner child as part of healing

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Join me and Julia for this Q&A episode covering all things eating disorder-related.

In this episode of the podcast, I discuss how to stop comparing your current body to your smaller, thinner past body. I share strategies for having self-compassion, letting go of the past version of yourself, and embracing who you are now. Main Discussion Points: - Why we naturally compare ourselves to others (evolution, survival) - The negative impacts of comparing ourselves to past versions - Practicing self-compassion when feeling triggered by old photos - Making space for difficult emotions and talking openly about them - Remembering what extremes you went to have that thinner body - Realizing you have outgrown and upgraded from that version of you - Tips for embracing your body now through gratitude and positivity - Seeking professional support if needed Key Quotes: "Comparison is the thief of joy when we are constantly and consistently measuring ourselves against others." (00:02:47) "I literally used to feel jealous of my past self. I would be looking at photos of her, her being my past self, the lean fitness model past self mostly. And I wanted more than anything to just be her again." (00:04:39) "Do not go there again. Remind yourself what you had to do to be in that body." (00:22:03) "You, my queen, have outgrown that version of you. The most beautiful thing is you've upgraded yourself." (00:23:54)

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with author and intuitive healer, Heather Leigh Strom, as she shares her journey of healing and embracing her intuition through working with canine guides.

Discover the power of frequency healing and soul connection, and learn how to tap into your own intuitive abilities with the help of your furry companions. Get inspired to elevate your awareness and embrace the healing journey in this captivating interview.

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In this episode, I interview former client Beth about her journey recovering from an eating disorder. Beth shares openly about what it was like in the depths of her eating disorder, the fears she had around recovery, and what ultimately helped her to heal. You can expect to learn about approval, struggles, restriction vs freedom around food, weight gain fears, and the inner work that supported Beth's recovery. Beth - Solicitor and former eating disorder coaching client. Beth struggled with anorexic tendencies, body dysmorphia, a compulsive need to restrict, exercise excessively, binge eat due to extreme hunger from restricting, and had suicidal thoughts. With my intuitive guidance and support, she learned to heal her relationship with food and her body. Key Quotes: "I was so consumed, obsessed with food...Possessed by it." (00:10:00) "I mean, I would have honestly, at times rather have died than being in a bigger body because of what that meant." (00:35:10) "Whatever you resist in your life will persist in your life." (00:49:21) "For me, it'd just be, just let it go. That desire to be always on the rules and in that pattern, just let it go and trust the process because there is another life out there." (01:01:51) Main Discussion Points: - Beth's behaviors when her eating disorder was at its worst (00:11:07) - Dealing with "not sick enough" to get eating disorder treatment (00:08:28) - The role fitness obsession played in escalating her disorder (00:22:58) - Learning to allow all foods and trust her body's wisdom (00:31:42) - Overcoming fears about weight gain in recovery (00:51:38) - The inner work, mirror work, and journaling that facilitated healing (00:54:11)

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In this episode, intuitive wellness coach Elizabeth Hall joins host Victoria Kleinsman to discuss Elizabeth's journey with intuitive eating. After struggling with dieting and disordered eating for over 30 years, Elizabeth initially tried intuitive eating but found it didn't work for her. She shares why intuitive eating can fail when there's no self-awareness, and explains how she eventually learned to truly listen to her body's needs. Elizabeth provides wisdom on getting to know yourself, nervous system regulation, choosing who you want to be, and more.

Guest Bio:

Elizabeth Hall is an ICF certified mind body eating and intuitive wellness coach. She helps women recover from years of chronic dieting and emotional eating by understanding what drives their behaviors and helps them reconnect with their inner wisdom. Her work allows people to redefine health and wellbeing from a place of compassion and nonjudgement.

Key Discussion Points:

- Why intuitive eating didn't initially work for Elizabeth and how she practiced it without self-awareness (9:28)

- Elizabeth's journey to understand her emotional relationship with food and underlying reasons for dieting (10:01)

- Getting stuck in the "full permission to eat" principle of intuitive eating (14:49)

- The importance of pausing, reflecting, self-compassion and other self-awareness tools (23:38)

- Choosing who you want to be instead of focusing only on changing behaviors (46:22)

- Nervous system regulation techniques for calming the body (50:40)

- Elizabeth's upcoming free virtual summit on food freedom and body peace (54:50)

Key Quotes:

"I had done that from a very young age, but I kind of forgot about that when I jumped into intuitive eating and went straight to sort of, it was still an important piece. I had to let go of diet culture." (11:11)

"If I choose to perceive myself as worthy, as good enough, as lovable, then I will see myself that way. And then that's when I really kind of went from understanding what you create your own reality means to truly knowing and embodying, oh, my God, we literally create our own reality, and this is how." (32:21)

Highlights

1. Chronic dieting and emotional eating 2. Recovering from diet culture and exploring intuitive eating 3. The use of food as a coping mechanism 4. Lack of self-awareness in intuitive eating 5. The role of self-compassion in personal growth 6. The journey of self-discovery and authenticity 7. Exploring deeper connections to self and life 8. The connection between our relationship with food and our bodies 9. The importance of nervous system regulation in finding balance and reducing stress 10. The power of courage and self-compassion in healing and growth 11. The importance of good nourishment, hydration, and sleep for overall health 12. Building a successful business through generosity and connection 13. The Body Confident Woman Virtual Summit and the importance of individual paths to healing 14. Self-awareness, authenticity, and self-compassion in personal growth journeys 15. The role of mindset and self-talk in achieving personal success

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🔍 Episode Highlights:

• Why Delay Eating? Let's dive into the reasons behind delaying meals. I share my personal struggles during my eating disorder journey, exploring the mindset and emotions that fueled this behavior.

• Reflect and Write: I challenge you, my lovely listeners, to reflect on your own reasons for delaying eating. Grab a pen and paper and let's get honest about the patterns we want to break.

• What Do You Want? Detail your desires for recovery. I guide you through crafting a vision for yourself, bringing it to life through present-tense affirmations. Record your voice and listen to it daily to reprogram your mind.

• Who Do You Need to Be? Uncover the characteristics of someone committed to recovery. Explore the importance of commitment, resilience, and determination in your journey to food freedom.

• Create a Plan of Action: Implement a structured eating routine with time boundaries. I share tips on getting help, building support networks, and overcoming the fear of making choices.

• Self-Talk and Mantras: Learn the power of positive self-talk. I provide examples of affirmations to celebrate your progress and encourage you to create your own list of 100 positive self-talk statements.

• The Secret Sauce - Self-Compassion: Discover the role of self-compassion in your recovery journey. Embrace kindness, encouragement, and love towards yourself.

• Q&A Insight: Explore a listener's struggle with rituals, fears around pleasure, and potential OCD or autistic traits. Understand the link between these behaviors and eating disorder patterns.

• Exciting Updates: Get a sneak peek into upcoming episodes, including regular open conversations with a previous client and friend, solo episodes, and a secret project!

Remember, you're not alone in this journey. Share your thoughts, reflections, and progress in the comments below. Let's support each other on the path to recovery and food freedom! 💖🌈

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Join me (Victoria Kleinsman) and Julia Trehane in this honest and insightful discussion about the often overlooked symptoms and experiences of eating disorder recovery.

From edema and exhaustion to digestive issues and body image struggles, we address the challenges head-on, offering support and guidance for those who are on their journey towards recovery.

Discover the power of self-acceptance, strategies for navigating difficult food choices, and the importance of seeking professional help.

This empowering conversation is a must-watch for anyone ready to overcome their eating disorder and embrace a healthier, happier future.

Highlights of the episode:

1. Edema and exhaustion during eating disorder recovery 2. Digestive problems and challenges with food preferences 3. Physical changes during recovery, including weight changes, hair loss, hormone imbalances, etc. 4. Coaching in eating disorder recovery 5. Unexplained pains and restless leg syndrome during recovery 6. Shame and fear of not being accepted in eating disorder recovery 7. Challenges of making food choices in recovery 8. Missing the high from restriction and the grief of letting go 9. Emotional overload and the need to process suppressed emotions 10. Body dysmorphia and its impact on self-perception 11. Body image and its effect on relationships 12. Importance of self-acceptance and self-love in recovery.

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Today I'm chatting with the incredible Luna Veronica who is an expert in her craft... astrology!

I highly recommend that you book a reading with her if you feel the pull... it's one of the biggest permission slips you'll ever get to be yourself and it's also so freaking cool!

Luna is an international astrologer & coach for spiritual women who want to manifest mystical lives through the language of Astrology.

Transforming self-inquiry to a soul-purpose 6 figure astrology business, Luna believes that through the deep understanding & exploration of your natal chart mixed with ritual & metaphysical practices, is the secret code to embracing the unique aspect of your own magic while embracing your offerings to serve others & manifest your dreams in the process. She has read the charts for 1000 people and she would love to read for you.

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I'm beyond excited to welcome you back for the second part of an incredible Q&A session with myself and Sabrina. Get ready for some real talk on overcoming eating disorders and finding a healthier connection with food.

Here's a sneak peek of what's waiting for you:

1. Personal Journeys: I open up about my transformative journey, dealing with multiple eating disorders, and the game-changing power of wanting to recover.

2. Mindset Shifts: Sabrina shares valuable insights on the mindset shifts crucial in the recovery journey – detached goals and the beauty of practising patience.

3. Exercise Compulsion: Dive into breaking free from exercise compulsion. Discover the significance of intention and truly connecting with your body.

4. Sugar Addiction Misconceptions: Let's debunk the myths around sugar addiction. Understand the importance of giving yourself emotional permission.

5. Diversifying Joy: I'll be encouraging you to explore joy beyond food – finding balance and fulfilment in various aspects of life.

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🌈✨ Join us in Part 1 where me and Sabrina dive into the journey of embracing body freedom and challenging fears around self-image.

Highlights:

1. Challenging Fear (00:00 - 05:00):

   • Tips on countering negative thoughts about body image.

2. Exploring Weight Stories (05:00 - 10:00):

   • Shifting focus to emotional well-being over physical changes.

3. Connecting Feelings to Body Image (10:00 - 15:00):

   • Uncovering emotional aspects and seeking support.

4. Pursuit of Feelings (15:00 - 20:00):

   • Prioritizing self-love over societal expectations.

5. Evaluating Desires (20:00 - 25:00):

   • Questioning motivations for a smaller body.

6. Illusion of Validation (25:00 - 30:00):

   • Reflecting on external validation and true happiness.

7. Body Image Lives in the Mind (30:00 - 35:00):

   • Addressing body image issues at a psychological level.

8. Freedom Over Opinions (35:00 - 40:00):

   • Embracing freedom and choosing personal happiness.

9. Choosing Freedom (40:00 - 45:00):

   • Reflecting on life's transience and teasing Part 2.

Stay tuned for Part 2! 🌟💖

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If you’re a perfectionist or identify as someone who feels they must get everything right, then this episode is definitely for you…

In dysfunctional families, a thread of shame often runs through the family, operating out of our awareness. We have a core of shame, and we do everything in our power to avoid experiencing it. Instead, we try to be ‘good’ and perfect, convincing ourselves that everything is ‘great’ because the experience of feeling shame is so painful. Shame keeps us silent, sick, and separate.

Main Discussion Points: - What is shame? It's the fear of not being worthy of love, connection and belonging. It hijacks our brains into fight-or-flight mode (12:03) - 12 main categories where people often feel shame (06:38) - Shame arises relationally in childhood when our mirroring needs aren't met (11:30, 12:04) - Rupture and repair: the importance of parents apologizing to avoid children developing chronic shame (16:38) - Common shame triggers and responses like silence, complacency, and aggression (19:18) - Shame prevents the development of self-worth (20:07) - Overcoming shame requires vulnerability, courage, compassion and connection (25:00) Key Quotes: "Shame and perfectionism are two sides of the same coin." (02:37) "Why are we all hustling so hard for our worthiness when all we have to do is claim it?" (22:24) "The greatest barrier to developing worthiness is shame." (22:39)

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I chat with my Dutch bestie Lottee (spelt wrong but I spell it like that on purpose because I say the "ee" the English way hehe) We chat about:

- How we feel like different people just before our menstrual cycle

- Anxiety

- Bulimia

- Body acceptance

- General chit-chat

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What to do if you’re physically recovered but not mentally recovered?

"I’d love to know how to navigate the feeling of being stuck. You spoke about it recently in a podcast. You said, “Your body will change but your mind won’t.” So essentially that looks like gaining weight yet not finding mental and emotional freedom. Every single time I feel full after eating, eat something other than lettuce and chicken, or see my body in the mirror I’m thrown back into the emotional mental turmoil. Yes my body is “weight restored” and then some as that usually goes, but my mind is not. I try to convince myself otherwise throughout the day but the negative voice is louder because it’s had more power for 20 years…. 
Just a hard spot to be in.

I was curious when knowing the difference between permission to eat and overeating. Also when the guilt from eating anything other than lettuce should subside? The line between eating and eating too much is hair-thin. Plus not knowing if I’m making an excuse to allow myself to eat is healthy or unhealthy. Like do I need to allow to eat more than comfortable even though my body has overshot the set point…. When do I stop allowing that?

Why do I ALWAYS cycle from anorexia, wanting to get better, bulimia, bingeing trying not to purge, gaining weight, and then start sliding back into restriction and back into the cycle…?"

I'm going to speak to each part separately to give as much detail and value as possible...

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Pamela Madsen is a trailblazer in women's wellness, known for her transformative approach to self-discovery and intimate connection.

Pamela's expertise, recognized through her retreats, book, and appearances on renowned platforms, dismantles societal stigmas surrounding female desire. 

Her work with women helps them create a life where desire intertwines with all areas of existence, becoming a catalyst for holistic well-being, self-discovery, and power.

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Cindy is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Eating Psychology Counselor and eating Disorder Recovery Coach specializing in Culinary and Functional Nutrition. 

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Sarah King is a Health At Every Size (HAES) Exercise Physiologist and health coach who uses science and her own personal journey to empower other women to develop a permanent positive relationship with food, exercise and their bodies. 

Through her podcast, courses, online personal training, and coaching programs, she helps women regain their periods, find food freedom and have a healthier relationship with exercise all while gaining body confidence. Her main mission is to help you ‘unlearn’ everything about diet culture so you can create a life that feels good on the inside, not one that just looks good on the outside.

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What a ballsy question for me to do my best answering...

There are, of course, many layers as to why one might develop an eating disorder, as everyone is unique and has experienced different life experiences. I have, however, seen many similarities in my clients (including myself) as we’ve peeled back the layers and discovered the root cause.

The question isn’t;

“Why the addiction?”

IT IS;

“Why the pain?”

In this context, I'm speaking about the addiction to restriction or the addiction to needing to be perfect etc.

Let's dive in...

The article with the codependency tree: https://victoriakleinsman.com/uncategorized/why-do-we-develop-eating-disorders/

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Binge eating & exercise addiction with previous client Rosie Lowe

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Being fat is not your fault with Dr Asher Larmie

Should you stop exercising in recovery?

What I'm about to share might be contradictory...

Should you stop exercising in recovery? Not necessarily... hear me out on this.

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Answering juicy DM questions - hiding an ED behind veganism, how to reintroduce foods & incentives to recover.

Julie's Q: What's your view on some people becoming vegetarian or vegan when they develop an ED?

Shanon's Q: How to reintroduce variety back into the diet after prolonged restriction?

Liv's Q: How can I find an incentive to recover when historically I'd relied on external people and factors to spur me on? Especially coming from someone who is depressed with no sense of direction.

Tune in to listen to my answers!ﾠ

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What is Atypical Anorexia? And why it is crucial to get support even if you're in an "overweight" body. ❤️

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Joelle Maletis is a world-renowned international speaker, psychotherapist, trauma expert, and author of a TED-Ed PTSD video with over 3.2 million views and available in 28 different languages. 

She has been a featured guest globally, including the UK’s Top 20 most popular Eating Disorder podcasts; and in the top 2% of Coaching podcasts. 

Her passion is mentoring, coaching, and supporting people while overcoming struggles that are keeping them from living a meaningful and balanced life full of fulfilment, joy, and contentment. 

Joelle started JRM&A Inc. to help others discover their hopes, dreams and abilities to thrive through adversity, trauma and mental challenges; and, just recently launched her own line of self-help products available on Amazon.

Questions I asked Joelle:

What exactly is PTSD and is all trauma PTSD?

In your opinion, do you think that all or most ED’s are born from trauma?

Does trauma get stored in the body's tissues and if so how does one clear it?

How can trauma be passed down generationally?

What are some types of abuse that most may not recognise as abuse? 

Is overthinking and anxiety linked to trauma?

Jolle’s links 

Listener's question– How to recover from an ED when you work full-time?

“It would be awesome if you could give some tips (or maybe share your experience if you’ve had one) about trying to recover from restrictive- ED while working a full-time job. 🤔

Sometimes it is not possible to ‘always listen to your hunger cues’, ‘eat and rest’ or follow the extreme (mental) hunger… 😔 It makes me feel like I’ll never be able to fully recover …😔 

But it is not possible for me to leave my job cause like everybody- I need to pay my bills, pay for my therapy session 🤗 and buy myself a lot of food, lol😂. Thank you for being here for us! xx

Gabriela”

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The truth about time with Abigail Barnes

Abigail Barnes is the founder and CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive well-being. She is also a qualified coach.

Abigail Barnes has over 10 years of experience in Financial Services Marketing, she started her Business after a shocking near-death experience on a work business trip in 2012 at the age of 32 – she shares her experience as a catalyst for change and the inspiration for re-prioritisation. 

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