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Episode 8 (Part 3 & 4): What If I Gain Weight...and Never Stop? In Part Two of this conversation, we explore why healing can feel so scary, how to move forward even when anxiety comes along for the ride, and what it means to trust your body one courageous choice at a time. Together, we'll talk about borrowing hope, protecting your peace, and discovering that recovery isn't about becoming fearl...

Episode 8 (Part 1 & 2): What If I Gain Weight...and Never Stop? "What if I gain weight...and never stop?" If you've ever asked yourself that question, you're not alone. In fact, it's one of the most common—and most frightening—questions I hear as both a therapist and someone in recovery. In Part One of this two-part conversation, we're exploring where that fear comes from, what "food noise" re...

Recovery has a funny way of moving the finish line. Just when we think we've arrived, we start worrying about what's next. In Part Two of Episode 7, we talk about the "pink cloud," learning to celebrate how far we've come, and letting go of comparison so we can reconnect with what really matters. This episode is a gentle reminder that you're not behind—you’re rebuilding, one day at a time.  "If so...

Hello friends:) Recovery is hard—but rebuilding your life afterward can feel even harder. In Part One of Episode 7, we explore the discouragement that can come with starting over, finding work, and learning to trust the timing of recovery. Through personal stories, gentle encouragement, and practical hope, this episode is a reminder that healing isn't a race—and you're not behind. 

Welcome! This short snip it explains how and where to send in your questions, thoughts, fears, hopes, etc. Cant wait to get started and connect with you! I have updated my Instagram handle to make it more streamline. You can email your questions to dearrecovery1@gmail.com  or send me a direct message (DM) at @dear_recovery1. This episode sites my previous email address but I have linked the new em...

A simple text saying "Dinner plans changed" can send an eating disorder into overdrive. In this episode, we talk about why unexpected food situations can feel so threatening, how eating disorders rely on certainty and control, and what it means to practice flexibility in recovery—one meal at a time.  Send me your questions to my email: dearrecovery1@gmail.com or DM me at @dear_recovery1

Episode Title: "Why do I feel guilt after eating even though I know I shouldn’t?" Episode Summary: It’s one of the most common—and frustrating—questions in eating disorder recovery: Why does eating trigger an overwhelming wave of guilt, even when you logically know your body needs the nourishment? In this episode, we dive deep into this exact question, looking at it through both a personal lens an...

Hello beautiful people. On today's episode, I wanted to answer a question I think many people who are struggling with with an eating disorder or disordered eating may or do have. I know it will take time to build up questions and DM's, so I thought I'd start with one I used to ask myself when I was in my eating disorder. Remember, no question you have is to crazy and you are not alone with your th...

Hello everyone, I wanna thank you for listening, and maybe telling a friend:) In today's episode I'm sharing the rest of my story because it occurred to me that I didn't explain the relationships that had blossomed with family and friends and my career as a therapist in my present everyday life. I hope that something in this episode identifies with you and something gives you courage, strength, or...

In this episode, I share a little of my own recovery story—from eating disorders to alcohol recovery, and all the messy, beautiful in-between. I spend extra time talking about eating disorder recovery because I want you to know that no question is too weird, too embarrassing, or too "OCD" for this space. Trust me, I've probably thought it too. Whether you're struggling with an ED, navigating recov...