Fly To Freedom: The anorexia recovery podcast

How does anxiety fuel an eating disorder — and why do the usual fixes never seem to work? In this powerful episode of Fly to Freedom , I sit down with Dr Russell Kennedy — physician, neuroscientist, developmental psychology expert, and bestselling author of Anxiety Rx . Known worldwide as The Anxiety MD , Russell brings both deep science and lived experience, having spent decades overcoming his ow...

Hey lovely, today’s episode of Fly to Freedom is not just something to listen to while you multitask — this is one to experience . Together, we’ll explore the invisible stories that have been running in the background of your life — the ones that shape how you feel in recovery, how you show up in the world, and even how safe you feel in your own skin. So many of us carry old scripts written by par...

In this episode of Fly To Freedom , Vic and I are back answering your real questions from the community. We’re going deep into the messy, uncomfortable but transformative parts of eating disorder recovery — things like acting in line with your values when fear keeps getting in the way, making peace with fullness when it feels “dirty,” and breaking the hold of external validation. We also chat abou...

Welcome back to Fly to Freedom . Set point weight is one of the most misunderstood and emotionally charged topics in eating disorder recovery. In this episode, I’m breaking down what it really means, why it matters so much, and how to stop fighting your body so you can finally feel safe in it. We’ll explore: What set point weight is (and what it isn’t) Why your body defends this natural range so f...

Welcome back to Fly to Freedom . In this episode, I sit down with Angela, a woman who has just completed coaching with me and has transformed her life in ways she once thought were impossible. Angela opens her heart and shares what recovery really feels like from the inside—the messy middle, the fear of letting go of control, the grief of facing old wounds, and ultimately the joy of discovering he...

So many of us in recovery know the words “I feel fat” all too well. They can hit like a tidal wave after eating, while looking in the mirror, or when shame and panic rise out of nowhere. But fat isn’t actually a feeling. In this episode of Fly to Freedom , I’m unpacking what’s really happening when those words surface. Together, we’ll explore: Why “I feel fat” is often a shorthand for emotions we...

In this episode of Fly to Freedom , I’m joined by the brilliant Tabitha Farrar — recovery coach, speaker, and author of Rehabilitate, Rewire, Recover and Fried Eggs and Thunder Thighs . Tabitha shares her journey of living with anorexia for over a decade, how a seemingly innocent decision triggered the illness, and the pivotal moment she finally chose recovery. Known for her blunt, science-based,...

So many people in recovery quietly wonder: Do I have to face the trauma to truly heal? Maybe you’ve whispered that question to yourself too – in the middle of a meal, in a therapy room, or in the quiet of the night when you’re just so tired of hurting. Maybe you long for recovery but dread opening the door to the past. In this episode of Fly to Freedom , I’m speaking to that exact fear. Together w...

Welcome back to Fly to Freedom . In this month’s Julia & Vics Q&A, we answer your powerful recovery questions — from fears about quasi-recovery to coping with brain chemistry changes, rebuilding family trust, and navigating oedema, weight gain, and family comments. You’ll hear raw, compassionate answers rooted in lived experience — the messy parts, the scary parts, and the hopeful parts. W...

This is the episode I’ve never fully shared before – not the neat, summarised version of my story, but the raw, unfiltered truth of my eating disorder recovery. I take you with me from the very darkest place I have ever been – when I truly believed my family would be better off without me – through the messy, painful, beautiful journey that led me to full and lasting freedom. You’ll hear about the...

In this episode of Fly to Freedom , I’m joined by Sydney, a former client whose journey through anorexia recovery is nothing short of inspiring. When we first met, Sydney was lost in the eating disorder – afraid of food, disconnected from her friends and family, and trapped in a cycle of rules, restriction, and fear. Through coaching, Sydney learned to challenge those thoughts, reconnect with hers...

In this episode of Fly to Freedom , I'm sharing the kind of self-love we don’t often talk about — the kind that doesn’t feel soft or sweet at first, but changes everything. This isn’t about face masks or bubble baths. This is about choosing freedom over comfort. It’s about acting like you matter, even when every voice in your head is telling you that you don’t. We explore what it means to practice...

This is a special joint Q&A episode with my brilliant friend Victoria from The Body Love Binge , where we answer real recovery questions from our communities. We’re covering so much in this conversation — from getting your period back, to setting boundaries with family, understanding set point theory, challenging intuitive eating rules, and what recovery fatigue really means. If you’ve ever wo...

In this powerful and tender episode of Fly to Freedom , I’m opening up about something that so many people in eating disorder recovery experience but rarely speak about: intimacy . When your body is changing and you’re learning to feel again, sex and closeness can stir up shame, fear, and deep vulnerability. You might question your worth, wonder how to be seen in your new body, or feel overwhelmed...

In this powerful episode of Fly to Freedom , I’m joined by someone whose story and work I deeply admire—Dr Rachel Evans. Rachel is a chartered psychologist, hypnotherapist, and podcast host with her own lived experience of bulimia recovery. Known for her compassionate and trauma-informed approach, she supports individuals who feel trapped in cycles of food obsession, body hatred, purging, and comp...

This episode of Fly to Freedom is a heartfelt answer to a listener question that echoes what so many people feel in eating disorder recovery: How do I find the willpower to recover when it feels like I love both anorexia and recovery? If you’ve ever felt torn—like you're standing between two lives, both calling your name—this episode is for you. I’m sitting down with you, heart to heart, to ex...

This month, Victoria and I sat down for another open-hearted Q&A, where we answered your beautiful, brave, and deeply honest questions about recovery. From the fear of weight gain to exercising in a free body… from feeling lost in free time to wondering whether you’ve truly reached your set point weight… we covered so much of what recovery really looks and feels like – the messy, the magical,...

In this episode, I’m speaking to the part of you that’s exhausted — the part that’s wondering if recovery is really worth it. Maybe you're eating more than you ever thought you could. You feel uncomfortable in your body. Your mind is loud, full of guilt and panic, and you're starting to ask... Why am I even doing this? I asked myself that same question so many times. I lived most of my lif...

In this episode of Fly to Freedom , I'm joined by Dr Cristina Castagnini , a licensed psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist whose work focuses exclusively on helping women heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Cristina is also the host of the Behind the Bite podcast, where she dismantles harmful eating disorder myths and supports recovery with compassion and clarity....

In this episode of Fly to Freedom , I'm exploring a topic that’s rarely talked about openly, but is a reality for many in eating disorder recovery: purging . Whether it takes the form of self-induced vomiting , laxative abuse , or compulsive exercise , purging isn’t really about food. It’s about fear. About shame. About trying to escape from overwhelming emotions and regain a sense of control—...

In this deeply moving episode of Fly to Freedom , I’m joined by fellow eating disorder recovery coach, Sarah Rzemieniak, who shares her powerful personal story of healing from anorexia and finding her way back to herself. Sarah opens up about the roots of her eating disorder, which began at age 12 during a time of emotional insecurity, perfectionism, and disconnection. Her story takes us through y...

The fear of weight gain is one of the most paralysing and misunderstood parts of eating disorder recovery. And in this episode of Fly to Freedom , I’m not sugar-coating it. I’m answering the question I get asked more than any other: Can I actually stop being afraid of gaining weight? The truth is, yes—you can. But not in the way your brain probably hopes. Recovery isn’t about waiting for the fear...

You’re Not Broken – The System Is: A Raw Conversation About Healing with Lucy Aphramor This episode of Fly to Freedom is not just a conversation about recovery. It’s a deep reckoning with the systems that have shaped how we think about food, health, and bodies — and how we can begin to reclaim our truth. Julia is joined by Lucy Aphramor (they/them), a radical dietitian, poet, and justice-centred e...

In this tender and transformative episode of Fly to Freedom , specialist anorexia recovery coach Julia Trehane explores one of the most powerful – and often overlooked – elements of lasting healing in eating disorder recovery: the inner child. Whether you’ve heard the term before or it’s completely new, this episode gently guides you through what it really means to connect with the inner child, wh...

In this powerful and often playful episode of Fly to Freedom , specialist anorexia recovery coach Julia Trehane is joined once again by recovery coach Victoria Kleinsman for a short but deeply impactful session—one that’s sparked by a listener request to roleplay the eating disorder versus the healthy self. Expect laughter, raw honesty, and moments of deep recognition as Julia and Victoria bring t...