Semikolon

This episode explores the complex relationship between trauma and eating disorders, delving into how one can often lead to the other. Trauma will be redefined and I will try to unpack its effects on the brain, shedding light on how overwhelming emotions can manifest in harmful coping mechanisms. By understanding how trauma shapes behavior, we'll examine why disordered eating can become a meth...

This episode discusses the current normalization of eating disorders and disordered eating in our day and age and how this can be harmful to us and especially people with eating disorders. This will be done by explaining how this is noticeable in everyday life and what can be done to deal with it as someone who is currently struggling with food and body image etc.  Hope you enjoy <3 Support the...

In today’s episode I am giving you 50 reasons why you should recover. Maybe this can help you to start recovery or keep you motivated along your journey. This is thus probably more tailored towards people who are currently struggling but this still might provide you with insights into the thoughts and worries of a person with an ed. I hope this episode can serve as a small reminder that recovery i...

In this episode I will show you how a day of a person with an eating disorder can look like by sharing some memories of mine in form of a short story. This is obviously very subjective and also very personal but I hope that this can help people who have no idea about eating disorders. I hope I can give an insight into some thought processes and just generally how the daily life of a person with an...

In todays episode I will talk about perfectionism and how this is correlated to eating disorders. I will moreover explain how perfectionism has affected me in the past, how it affects me now and how one might deal with it. I also try to provide tips on how to deal with anxiety and panic attacks and what friends and family can do to support a person who deals with this. I hope this is helpful and m...

In this podcast episode, I interview/chat with a very close friend of mine who supported me through my eating disorder. We discuss her experiences and the challenges she faced while being there for me. Tune in as we uncover the lessons learned from navigating tough times in friendship and the importance of supporting someone through mental health struggles. Our conversation aims to provide guidanc...

A lot of people might know someone who is struggling and do actually want to help but just don't know how to go about it. I hope I can be of help with this issue today. This episode will provide you with my top 12 tip on how to approach a person with an eating disorder. These tips are based on my own experiences, friend's experiences and some extended research such that you are well equi...

In this episode of Semikolon, we dive deep into the often misunderstood world of eating disorders to shed light on the importance of recognizing these disorders and understanding their intricate characteristics. Throughout the episode, listeners will gain valuable knowledge about Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder, Orthorexia and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disord...

Whether you're personally navigating an eating disorder or seeking to support a loved one on their journey, this episode offers a compassionate and informative roadmap for recovery. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of eating disorders and the transformative steps you can take to reclaim your life, your health, and your happiness. This episode will discuss my top 17 tips for recovery ass...

This episode is a little introduction to the podcast! I will talk about the purpose of this podcast, target population, my own experiences and why I started doing this podcast so that you guys know what you are in for.  It is a little get to know me so I really hope you enjoy! Support the show