Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

You sent in your questions, and this is the first episode of a three-part Recovery Q&A series. These aren't quick answers or textbook explanations. They're the conversations I wish someone had had with me when I was recovering. In this episode, we're talking about one of the biggest fears in eating disorder recovery: weight gain. We're getting into the questions that keep s...

Most people in eating disorder recovery spend years trying to get it right. The right amount of food. The right level of hunger. The right level of fullness. In this episode, we're talking about what happens when recovery feels messy. When you eat past fullness, feel out of control around food, or stop trusting your own decisions. What if you're not failing recovery? What if you're...

In this episode, I’m talking about one of the biggest myths in eating disorder recovery: the belief that your body image will improve once your body changes. So many people believe that losing weight, changing their shape, eating less, exercising more, or achieving a certain look will finally make them feel confident and comfortable in themselves. The reality is that eating disorders often make bo...

In this episode of Recover to Flourish , I’m talking about an eating disorder behaviour that is rarely spoken about openly: chewing and spitting. This is something that can bring a huge amount of shame, secrecy, and isolation, yet so many people struggle with it behind closed doors. I explore what chewing and spitting actually is, why it can become so addictive and compulsive, the physical and psy...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about recovering from movement compulsions and the fear of slowing down. The need to earn food, hit step goals, or constantly move can become exhausting and all-consuming. If rest makes you feel guilty or anxious, you’re not alone. Movement compulsions are often rooted in fear, control, and the eating disorder trying to make you feel “safe.” In this episode, we co...

In today’s episode, we’re having a really honest conversation about postpartum and eating disorder recovery. The parts people don’t always talk about. The body changes, the emotions, the identity shift… and how all of that can land when you’ve had a complicated relationship with food or your body. If you’re in the postpartum phase and finding it harder than you expected, you’re not alone. You migh...

In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get said enough — what to do when you just don’t feel motivated to recover. When you know what you should be doing, but you don’t want to do it. Or you feel flat, stuck, or even a bit numb. If that’s you, I want you to know this straight away… it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It doesn’t mean you don’t...

I'm back after a short maternity break!  In today’s episode, we’re getting into a question that brings up a lot of fear and confusion in recovery — when do I stop restoring weight… and how do I actually eat “normally” again? If you’ve hit a point where things feel a bit more stable but also a bit uncertain, you’re not alone. Maybe part of you wants to hold on. Maybe part of you is scared of o...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about a question that comes up all the time in recovery — is it actually possible to love your body? Because if we’re honest, sometimes “body love” can feel unrealistic. Or forced. Or like something everyone else has figured out except you. If you’re in recovery and still having bad body image days, you might be wondering if you’re doing it wrong. In this episode,...

 In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that can feel hard to put into words — how an eating disorder slowly steals parts of who you are. Your personality. Your spark. Your confidence. Your relationships. Sometimes even your sense of humour. If you’ve ever looked back at old photos and thought, “I don’t feel like that person anymore,” this one’s for you. We’ll talk about how eating diso...

In this episode, we’re talking about recovery when your days have zero structure. No fixed lunch break. No school timetable. No clear start or finish. Just long, open days… and a brain that suddenly has way too much space to overthink food. If you’ve ever found that you eat “better” when you’re busy, but struggle when you’re off work, on holiday, freelancing, studying from home, or in a life trans...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about nights out, alcohol, and how all of this fits into eating disorder recovery. For so many people, socialising can feel loaded. The pressure to drink, the anxiety around food beforehand or after, and the fear of losing control can make nights out feel more stressful than fun. In this episode, I talk honestly about why nights out can be such a trigger in recove...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about body changes in eating disorder recovery — the ones no one really prepares you for. The physical shifts, the emotional reactions, and the moments where your body feels unfamiliar or hard to sit with. If you’re struggling with how your body is changing, you’re not doing recovery wrong. This part is hard. In this episode, I talk honestly about why body changes...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about recovery in real life — not the quiet, perfectly planned version, but the messy, busy, full one. The one with work deadlines, family stuff, social plans, tired days, and not enough hours in the day. We’ll talk about how eating disorder recovery can still be possible when your schedule feels packed, why waiting for the perfect time often keeps you stuck, and...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get enough airtime in recovery — money. How eating disorders can shape the way you spend, save, restrict, or feel anxious around money. And how those patterns often stick around, even when food feels a bit more stable. We’ll chat about why eating disorders and money control are so closely linked, how fear and scarcity can show up in sp...

Welcome to the first episode of 2026. I wanted to start the year with a conversation that really matters. Today we’re talking about the belief that you might be “too old” to recover from an eating disorder. Maybe you’ve been struggling for years. Maybe decades. Maybe part of you wonders if this is just how life is now. If you’ve ever felt embarrassed for still struggling, or told yourself you shou...

This episode is for the days when recovery feels heavy. When you’re doing all the right things and still feel worn down, fed up, or just wondering how much longer you can keep this up. If you’re tired of thinking about food, tired of challenging thoughts, tired of needing support… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about recovery fatigue. Why it happens, why it doesn’t mean yo...

In today’s episode, we’re talking honestly about pregnancy, body changes, and eating disorder recovery. This is the stuff that often gets brushed over. The emotions, the fear, the identity shifts, and the old thoughts that can resurface when your body starts changing in ways you can’t control. I’m sharing what it’s really like navigating pregnancy when you have a history of an eating disorder. The...

In today’s episode , we’re talking about something that so many people in recovery struggle with this time of year — the DREADED food guilt. The festive season brings a lot of joy, but it also brings bigger meals, different foods, family gatherings, and loads of mixed emotions. If you’ve been feeling guilty, overwhelmed, or “out of control” around food during the holidays, you’re not alone at all....

In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that sounds simple but can feel incredibly hard in eating disorder recovery: learning how to rest. If you’re used to pushing yourself, staying busy, or relying on movement to cope, slowing down can feel unsafe or even “wrong.” I get it, rest was one of the hardest parts for me too. In this episode, we’ll chat about why rest is so important for your...

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into body dysmorphia — what it is, how it shows up, and why it can make daily life feel so overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of checking, comparing, or fixating on certain parts of your body, you’re definitely not alone. I’ll break down how body dysmorphia develops, the link it has with eating disorders, and why it’s not something you can “sna...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Jackie — a trauma-informed therapist and eating disorder recovery specialist who’s also walked her own path of recovery. We dive into how trauma, bullying, and early childhood experiences can shape the way we relate to food, our bodies, and ourselves. Jackie brings such a grounded mix of professional insight and lived experience, and she explains in...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into two traits that show up a lot in eating disorders, people pleasing and perfectionism. If you’ve ever found yourself trying to make everyone happy, or feeling like you need to get everything just right to be good enough, this one’s for you.  I’ll talk about how these patterns can feed into disordered eating, where they really come from, and how to start looseni...

In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about something I know so many of you deal with, which is food overwhelm and indecision.  You know that feeling when choosing what to eat feels impossible, even though you’re hungry and want to move forward in recovery? I’ve been there too.  In this episode, we’ll chat about why this happens, what’s really going on beneath the surfa...

In today's episode, we’re diving into something that’s not talked about enough — the overlap between OCD and eating disorders. If you’ve ever noticed that your food rules, rituals, or routines feel more like compulsions, or that anxiety drives many of your eating behaviours, this one’s for you.  I’ll break down how OCD and eating disorders can feed into each other, what signs to look out for,...