Shannon Western

Ease With Food: A Real-Life-Ready Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

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The Ease With Food Podcast is here to bring you the tips and tricks of eating disorder and disordered eating recovery. Let's chat ED recovery, and all things health and wellness. Hosted by Shannon Western — nutritionist, therapist, and founder of Ease Nutrition Therapy — we explore how to heal your relationship with food and body. Expect chats about recovery tools, straight-from-the-clinic tips, and life beyond EDs. Not a substitute for individual medical or mental health support.

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Shannon Western

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Health

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

77. 10 Foods to Eat for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Add These in Period Recovery 26.07.2024

Got hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)? I give an overview of HA, nutrition for HA, and give you 10 foods to include in HA recovery. Connect with me: Follow me on Instagram here My website Work with me or the team [1-1 support] here ⁠Join my free VIP mailing list for exclusive email support⁠ ⭐️ FREE GIFT ⭐️ Rate + Review the podcast and you will be gifted a complimentary copy of my Seven Steps to ED R...

76. Can't Stop Buying Takeaway? 7 Tips to Help 🥡 19.07.2024

I dive into practical strategies for reducing your takeaway food expenses. Discover how to be honest with your eating habits, plan a realistic budget, and identify the triggers that lead to spending on takeaway. I also explore alternatives like "fakeaways" and pre-prepared meals, and discuss the importance of sharing cooking responsibilities. Connect with me: Website , Instagram ⭐️ FREE GIFT ⭐️...

75. Mechanical Eating in ED Recovery 11.07.2024

In this episode, I explore the role of mechanical eating in ED recovery and other times you might eat ths why. Learn why structured eating is essential, what it looks like in practice, and how to navigate the challenges it presents. Whether you're new to the concept or looking for support on your journey, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Connect with me: Website , In...

74. Nutrition by Addition + Healthy Relationships With Food w/ Fumni Akinola 21.06.2024

Join me for a guest episode with fellow nutritionist Fumni. Funmi's info: Website , Instagram Resources mentioned: - Rethinking Wellness episode about 30 plant points + gut health - Kristen Nef's self-compassion sit e My info: Website , Instagram , Join my free VIP mailing list for exclusive email support ⭐️ FREE GIFT ⭐️ Rate + Review the podcast and you will be gifted a complimentary co...

73. My Wellness Yes's + No's 🍊 20.05.2024

I cover my "smash or pass" of wellness trends! Including apple cider vinegar, green powders, hot girl walks, and magnesium. My info: Website , Instagram , Join my mailing list

72. 3 Root Causes of Your Fear of Weight Gain + What to Do About Them 01.05.2024

Check out my new masterclass! Fear of weight gain masterclass

71. 5 Signs of Hunger I Don't Ignore + You Shouldn't Either 26.04.2024

5 signs of hunger I don't ignore! Did any surpise you? I also answered the listener question "how do I know if I'm hungry or bored?" See you next time

70. How to Deal With a Friendship Break-Up ❤️‍🩹 18.04.2024

Hope this helps anyone who is going through a break-up or fall-out with a friend! See you in the next episode - I'll be back to talk about the fear of weight gain next week.

69. Mindful Eating is About Curiosity, Not Body Change w/Linn Thorstensson 05.04.2024

Linn's info: Website⁠ , Instagram , Podcast [Joyful + Nourishment pod, available everywhere pods are] Shannon's info: Website , Instagram , Join my mailing list Resources: Listen to me speak about hypothalamic amenorrhea on Linn's podcast! Apple Pods / Spotify Centre for Mindful Eating How to Eat (*) book by Thich Nhat Hanh (*) Any links with (*) are affiliate links. This means I earn...

68. Chatting About Disordered Eating + "It's Not About the Food" 04.04.2024

Resources mentioned: - 10 signs you're struggling with disordered eating - The Intuitive Eating book (*) by Evelyn Tribole + Elyse Resch - 8 Keys to Eating Disorder Recovery (*) by Carolyn Costin See you in the next episode! (*) Anything marked with (*) is an affiliate link. I earn a commission on any sales made using this link. I am an Amazon Affiliates Associate.

67. 7 Strategies to Ease Exercise Obsession 28.03.2024

Resources mentioned: - Self-assessment for exercise obsession Books for exercise addiction: Train Happy (*) by Tally Rye Fitness for Every Body (*) by Meg Boggs No Period, Now What? (*) by Nicola Rinaldi et. al (*) Anything marked with (*) is an affiliate link. I earn a commission on any sales made using this link. I am an Amazon Affiliates Associate.

66. Practicing Intuitive Eating But Not Going It Right? [Listener Question] 😬🍫 14.03.2024

I answer a listener's question about Intuitive Eating and feeling like they're not doing it "right" because they keep eating chocolate. Resources: The Intuitive Eating book (*) by Evelyn Tribole + Elyse Resch The Intuitive Eating Official Workbook (*) by Evelyn Tribole + Elyse Resch (*) Anything marked with (*) is an affiliate link. I earn a comission on any sales made using this...

65. All About Acupuncture w/ Helen Falvey 13.03.2024

I'm joined by Galway-based acupuncturist Helen to talk about all things acupuncture. I ask her the basics of acupuncture, its role in hypothalamic amenorrhea and other hormone conditions, and its role in disordered eating recovery. Enjoy! Helen's info: Website , Instagram Resources: Evidence-Based Acupuncture Shannon's info: Connect on ⁠ Instagram⁠  , website⁠  and ⁠ contact me⁠ Enjoye...

64. Disordered Eating + Embodiment w/ ED Therapist Clara Herrent 14.02.2024

Clara's details: Instagram [Mind Wellbeing Therapy] Shannon's info: Connect on ⁠ Instagram⁠  , website⁠  and ⁠ contact me ⁠ Enjoyed the episode? ⁠Leave a review (thank you!)

62. Raising Intuitive Eaters When you Struggle with Food w/ Intuitive Eating Nutritionist Ela Law 25.01.2024

Resources mentioned: ⁠Intuitive Eating book(*) ⁠How to Raise An Intuitive Eater⁠  (*) book ⁠Chrissy Harrison resources⁠ ⁠Unapologetic Eating⁠  book (*) by Alissa Rumsey ⁠Body Image Fitness⁠ ⁠Fat Talk⁠  book (*) by  ⁠Virginia Sole-Smith⁠ ⁠Body Happy Kids⁠  book (*) by  ⁠Molly Fobres⁠ Ela details: Website , IG , FB group Shannon details: Connect on ⁠ Instagram⁠  , Website⁠  and ⁠ contact me ⁠ Enjoye...

61. Fat Positivity + Intersectionality w/ Therapist Mel Ciavucco 18.01.2024

🫶Resources mentioned: Kimberlé Crenshaw⁠  - On Intersectionality: Essential Writings (*) Aubrey Gordon: What we don't talk about when we talk about fat book (*), "you just need to lose weight" and 19 other myths about fat people book (*), BMI episode from the Maintenance Phase podcast Christy Harrison: Anti-diet book (*), Rethinking Wellness podcast Megan Jayne Crabbe: Body positive...

60. Heal your Body Image w/ Body Image Coach + Therapist Jess Fry 04.01.2024

✨Jess' details: Website , Instagram , Tiktok ✨Shannon's details: Connect on  ⁠Instagram⁠   ⁠Website⁠  and  ⁠contact me⁠ Enjoyed the episode?  ⁠Buy Shannon a coffee⁠  or leave a review

59. 10 Ways to Cope with Fullness When you Have Disordered Eating 28.12.2023

Shannon shares 10 ways to cope with fullness when you struggle with food. > Buy our ⁠ 7 steps to disordered eating guide⁠ for £5.99 ✨Shannon's details: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ , Shop , and  ⁠⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠⁠ Enjoyed the episode?  ⁠⁠⁠Buy Shannon a coffee⁠⁠⁠  or leave a review

58. Your Ultimate Guide to Coping with Food at Xmas 21.12.2023

Shannon shares how to cope with Christmas [or any holiday] when you struggle with food. ✨Shannon's details: Connect on ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠  ⁠+  ⁠website⁠ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review!

57. Finding Joyful Movement w/ Christine Chessman 21.12.2023

✨Resources mentioned: ⁠Burnout book⁠  by Emily Nagoski  + Amelia Nagoski (*) ⁠Embrace documentary⁠  (*) ⁠Intuitive Eating⁠  by Evelyn Triboe + Elyse Resch (*) ✨Christine's details: ⁠Website⁠ ,  ⁠Instagram⁠ ✨Shannon's details: Connect on  ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠   ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠contact me⁠⁠ Enjoyed the episode?  ⁠⁠Buy Shannon a coffee⁠⁠  or leave a review (*) Any links marked with (*) are af...

056 Obsessed With Food? 5 Reasons Why + solutions 07.12.2023

Welcome back! Join me to hear about 5 reasons why you're feeling obsessed with food and how to fix it. Enjoy! See you next week for a guest ep x

55. Body Image, Weight Stigma, and Fitness w/ Kim Stacy 29.11.2023

🫶Resources mentioned: The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf (*) Maintenance Phase podcast Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison (*) Racism and diet culture w/ Prof. Sabrina Strings I Weigh podcast w/ Jameela Jamil ✨Kim's details: Body Image Fitness Instagram ✨Shannon's details: Connect on  Instagram   Website  and  contact me Enjoyed the episode?  Buy Shannon a coffee  or leave a review (*) Any links m...

54. Why am I Craving Sweet Foods During ED Recovery? [listener question] 23.11.2023

Shannon answers a listener's question about craving sweet foods in recovery: why it happens, is it normal, and what to do about it. > Buy our 7 steps to disordered eating guide for just £2.99 ✨Shannon's details: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠Contact⁠⁠ Enjoyed the episode?  ⁠⁠Buy Shannon a coffee⁠⁠  or leave a review > Read this episode <

53. How to Heal from HA w/ Elina Karlsson 🩸 23.11.2023

Shannon speaks to Elina about all things hypothalamic amenorrhea. Discover the signs, symptoms, risks, and most importantly: how to recover from HA. >> ⁠Blog: Hypothalamic amenhorrea 101 >> Listen to: HA 101 w/ Shannon ✨ Elina's details: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ Website ✨Shannon's details: ⁠Instagram⁠ ,  ⁠Website⁠  and  ⁠Contact⁠ Enjoyed the episode?  ⁠Buy Shannon a coffee⁠  or leave a...

52. Eating Windows, Labelling Meal or Snack, and Body Cues 16.11.2023

An impromptu recorded episode! Shannon talks about how you don't need to label meals and snacks as "meal" or "snack" - it can simply be a time to eat. And this is based on your body cues. I also give some tips to regain body cues if you don't have any. Helpful resources to go w/ this ep: Interoceptive awareness - this is how you feel and respond to body cues How to choo...

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