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What happens when the eating disorder that once felt comforting, safe, or in control is no longer a part of your life? In this episode, I’m joined by my former client Kelsey to talk about her recovery journey and what it’s really like to build a life beyond an eating disorder. -we talk about the moment she realized something had to change, what made her willing to get help, and the recovery steps...

does being triggered mean I should avoid something?  what is the difference between a trigger and a boundary?  what do I do when something triggers me?  let’s talk about it 💌 🤍 for more support: 1:1 coaching: click here to learn more   Ig/TikTok: @your_spoonful email: yourspoonful@gmail.com

all about navigating busy and stressful seasons of life. I’m sharing what adjusting to school has looked like for me, how I’ve learned to recognize the difference between being busy and actually being stressed, and why not every stressful season needs to be “fixed.” we’ll also chat about the little things that help me decompress plus, a little life update: what I’m proud of, what I’m working on, a...

answering all of your questions! accepting your body, returning to dance, food noise, body image, feeling “sick enough,” movement, my relationship, food rules, and so much more. plus, a little life update on finishing summer classes, moving, and making room for rest 💌 🤍 for more support: 1:1 coaching: click here to learn more   Ig/TikTok: @your_spoonful email: yourspoonful@gmail.com

this week I'm joined by professional dancer and eating disorder recovery coach Lindsey Wawrzyniak for a conversation about perfectionism, identity, and choosing recovery, even when it feels like it might cost you the life you've worked so hard for. we talk about the pressures of the dance world, navigating recovery while pursuing big dreams, finding purpose beyond appearance and achievemen...

why does recovery come with intense hunger, constant thoughts about food, fatigue, and body changes? In this episode, we're breaking down set point theory and how many eating disorder clinicians use it to understand the body's response to restriction, chronic dieting, over-exercise,etc. We'll discuss extreme hunger, mental hunger, weight restoration, and why these experiences may be si...

In this episode, I’m being the voice for those going through it 💌  If someone sent you this episode, they may be trying to help you understand a part of their experience that feels difficult to explain. We discuss what eating disorders actually are, why they're about so much more than food or appearance, and why recovery isn't as simple as "just eat." We explore common misconcep...

for years, today's guest felt trapped in the cycle of food obsession, exercise rules, and constantly trying to get it "right." After trying therapy, nutrition counseling, and other forms of support, she still felt stuck in the mental battle of her eating disorder in this conversation, she shares how recovery coaching helped her challenge long-held beliefs, navigate fear of fullness,...

Summer can bring up a lot of pressure around food, exercise, and body image. In this episode, I’m sharing what it looked like to navigate a recent bachelorette trip from a place of recovery, not restriction. We’ll talk about vacation food guilt, body image thoughts, packing snacks, letting go of “earning” your food, and how to fully participate in your life this summer instead of spending it focus...

talking all about period recovery, chronic stress, and what your body may be trying to communicate through it all. We discuss why not everyone loses their period, why losing it can be a sign the body is under stress, and how under eating, overexercise, food rules, anxiety around food, poor sleep, (ok I think you get it) can impact hormones and overall health. Of course touching on the fear of weig...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kelly Delaney, educator and eating disorder recovery advocate, for an honest conversation about the realities of eating disorder recovery and mental health. we talk about: -what one year in recovery has looked like for Kelly -the misconceptions that keep people struggling in silence -the emotional layers underneath eating disorders -the messy in-between stages of...

reflecting on the version of me I thought I had to be vs. finding who I actually am. from being the “healthy friend” to tying my worth to my body and identity as a dancer, this episode is all about letting go of identities that no longer serve you, and making room for more of who you really are 🤎 Apply to 1:1 Coaching - Restriction to Freedom 🤍 for more support: 1:1 coaching: click here to learn...

talking all about extreme hunger! why it happens, why it makes sense from a biological and psychological standpoint, and how to respond to it without fear. probably things you need to hear, whether you are going through extreme hunger, or just grew up hearing all the ways to suppress your hunger (all of us) 🤍 as always, it’s easier to go through it with guidance from someone who has been there. I...

Your go-to episode when you’re needing a boost of motivation, and normalizing the fact that low motivation days are human. Talking about choosing growth over avoidance, and what I’m still working on: being present.  I reflect on the full circle moment of speaking at my alma mater and how my identity has shifted beyond food, body, and exercise. We chat about staying motivated when things feel uncer...

What happens when you reach the body you thought you wanted.. and still feel miserable? In this episode, I’m joined by my former 1:1 client Sadie, a dancer who shares her honest eating disorder recovery story and how she healed her relationship with food, exercise, and body image. Before recovery, her life revolved around calorie counting, food rules, body checking, and trying to maintain control....

Your brain will suggest restriction as the solution. That’s what it’s been trained to do. But restriction never actually fixes guilt, it reinforces it. So we do it a little differently around here 🤗In this episode, I am going through all of the tools you need to deal with food guilt. As you use these tools, you change the pattern of guilt, to one day no longer have food guilt at all (promise it’s...

Recovery isn’t about comparison or waking up one day feeling “fixed.” In this episode, I share the things I wish I understood earlier: how the mind works in an eating disorder, why perfectionism isn’t the enemy, the fear of carbs, weight gain myths, losing your period, and the power of talking about it and getting support. Sharing what I wish I had known, being the help I wish I had. If you’re in...

confidence isn’t something I’ve always felt, it was something I built and I want you all to feel it too 🫶🏻 In this episode, we talk about why confidence can’t live in just one place (your body, performance, grades, or validation) and how real, sustainable confidence comes from multiple areas of your life. Get out a sheet of paper and write out the categories I go through! I promise those tangibl...

In this episode, I explore how the need for control often sits beneath food rules, restriction, over productivity, and burnout. Sharing how control has shown up throughout my life; from my eating disorder, fear of rest days, and hyper fixation on goals.. to big dreams like becoming a Rockette, building my business and navigating current dreams too  We talk about why controlling food or productivit...

today’s episode naturally leads into a concept I talk about often with clients: conscious eating I walk you through what conscious eating really means to me, how it differs from intuitive eating, and why I find it to be a more supportive, confidence-building approach. we’ll break conscious eating down into three parts, and also talk through: -why “feeling good” includes both vegetables and dessert...

This episode is a bunch of topics that were simply on my mind that I felt excited to talk about..figuring out how to celebrate myself, feeling grounded when being out of routine, and handling comments from others. All wrapped up with a q&a too 🥰 join the free group chat (a group of us all with the same goals of food freedom): https://t.me/+JbjbdoQjvEUyMDYx book a consultation call: https://ca...

This week, I’m joined by my friend Rachel - someone I’ve wanted on the podcast since before it even had a name 🥲We’re basically the same person, we have endless deep conversations, and today we finally recorded one. We talk about food, identity, vulnerability, and the roles we used to cling to; asking each other the kinds of questions we wish someone had asked us years ago.  If you’ve ever strugg...

In this episode, I am talking you through how to create an intentional, supportive plan for thanksgiving so you can feel calm, confident, and grounded around food. I share how my own approach to thanksgiving has shifted from scarcity and stress to ease and empowerment, through my eating disorder, recovery, and now.  You’ll learn how to plan for the day in a way that supports how you want to feel -...

Feeling reflective? yeah same. We’re doing a little bit of that, but I also give you an inside look at a new thing I’m trying to help me stay present and grounded. Whether you’re in recovery or just trying to get through the week, this one’s your reminder that as you work on yourself, you’re also living a life a past version of you dreamed about 🫶 If you’d ike to connect with other listeners of t...

Q&A time!! Catching up on all things life, recovery, and mental health. I open up about what I am going through lately - plus! I answer your listener questions about boston life, grad school, fear foods, movement in recovery, missing dance, and what it’s like to rebuild trust with your body again. And if you haven’t heard — Food Freedom Kickstart is officially open! A 2 week online course desi...