Shannon Western
Ease With Food: A Real-Life-Ready Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
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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Jun 30, 2026
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Episodes
77. 10 Foods to Eat for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Add These in Period Recovery 26.07.2024 22:26
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 19:50
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 22:49
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 41:47
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 31:23
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 17:08
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 24:40
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 35:54
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 45:11
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 21:07
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 35:30
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 13:44
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 33:56
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 31:03
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 49:17
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 48:21
🫶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 50:03
✨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 26:13
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 17:59
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 50:37
✨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 19:40
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 51:14
🫶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 17:08
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 42:12
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 13:54
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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