Recovery Talk

In this this episode I discuss how over-thinking (rumination) and excessive need for reassurance can show up in eating disorder recovery, and how to handle this in a more productive way. Topics covered include: Healthy reflection vs obsessive rumination and overthinking Reassurance seeking, and when it becomes a destructive habit Excessive research behaviours as a way to seek reassurance Practical...

In this episode I discuss eating disorder relapse, and some of the less discussed potential triggers, including: Dietary restrictions (including ethical- or medical restrictions, such as in veganism or IBS) Pregnancy, breastfeeding and the postpartum period Accidentally ending up in a calorie deficit "I'll just lose a little bit of weight"/"This time it will be different" S...

In this week's episode I am joined by Megan Reilly, also known as 'Megsy Recovery', for an episode on navigating stuckness, quasi-recovery and sneaky ED behaviours. Some topics include: - Starting recovery when feeling ambivalent/not fully ready - Our lived experiences with full recovery - "But I am weight restored!" - Safety behaviours & compensatory behaviours when doin...

Are you asexual, or is it just your eating disorder? Can your relationship with food mirror your relationship with sex? In this week's episode I am joined by therapist, sexologist and author of 'Nourishing Desire: A Guide to Sexual Recovery and Discovery for People with Eating Disorders', Dr. Jessica Singh. Topics covered include: - The biological and psychological impact of an eating...

In this episode I discuss the fear of restoring weight without fully rewiring your brain and recovering mentally - and how this may be your eating disorder in disguise. Topics discussed include: - Where this fear often comes from (and how to tell if it's driven by your ED or your healthy self) - The fear of recovery 'not working', or 'wasted weight gain' - Why weight gain happe...

So you're 'better, but not fully there', and others assume you're fine... Why is taking those last steps to full recovery still so important and beneficial? In this episode I discuss 'quasi recovery', ambivalence and resistance, the classic ED arguments against full recovery, and the difference between coping versus healing (and why true healing is possible and so worth it!) letsrecover.co.uk @ama...

What is eating like after an eating disorder? In this episode I am joined by fellow Let's Recover coach Louisa to discuss our lived experience journeys from recovery to recovered, and how our beliefs and behaviours around food- and eating has shifted over the years. Topics discussed include: Going from a meal plan to intuitive eating Does binge urges truly go away? How cravings shift ('wil...

In this episode I discuss dealing with a decrease in mental- and physical hunger during or after going 'all in'. I explain why appetite may drop significantly after experiencing extreme hunger, how to navigate this without relapsing, and how appetite tends to manifest long- and short term in /after 'all in' recovery. I also discuss weight loss after 'all in', and the differ...

In this week's episode I discuss how those sneaky, 'innocent' little things you do to keep yourself safe actually keep you stuck long term, and are not so innocent. Topics discussed: Sneaky behaviours: what they are, why you do them, and how they often manifest How sneaky behaviours become automated habits The importance of 'opposite actions' How no physical harm ≠ no mental ha...

In this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of rewiring your eating disorder brain, why recovery is about more than 'just' eating more or restoring weight, and why doing the things you’re afraid of is essential if you want them to feel less scary and fully recover. Topics discussed: How ED behaviours and beliefs become automatic - and how to change them The importance of repeated e...

In this week's episode I discuss food hoarding: what it is, why it happens, and how to stop it. I also discuss the more subtle and unexpected ways it may manifest. Some of the things discussed: 'Classical' food hoarding Frugality and difficulty spending money, using resources or throwing food away Protectiveness over your (safe) foods Hoarding/acquiring food for others Urges to steal f...

In this episode, I discuss chewing and spitting (CHSP): what it is, why people with eating disorders may engage in this behaviour, and why it can be so harmful both mentally and physically. Topics covered include: What CHSP is and the underlying drivers of the behaviour The CHSP “habit loop” and how it becomes entrenched Metabolic and dental consequences Mental, emotional, and social impacts Strat...

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by fellow Let’s Recover coach Louisa for an honest conversation about how body image evolves once you’re fully recovered, and our own lived experiences of body image healing and recovery. We discuss: Do we still experience bad body image? Body image during recovery vs. after recovery Navigating societal pressure in a recovered body What actually helps heal body i...

In this episode, we break down body dysmorphia and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) - what they are, how they differ, and why so many struggle with body image in the first place. We explore the psychology behind distorted self-perception, common symptoms, and the impact of social media, diet culture and societal beauty ideals. We’ll cover: What body dysmorphia is (and isn’t) The difference between b...

In this week's episode I'm joined by coach and counsellor Alix Walker to discuss eating disorder treatment and managing social media when in recovery. Topics we cover: The hurdles accessing care for an eating disorder Not feeling 'sick enough' #Skinnytok, 'what I eat in a day' videos, and navigating social media in recovery Body image healing Managing triggers Alix's In...

In this episode I am joined by Beth Francois, an experienced eating disorder dietitian to discuss everything eating disorder treatment. Topics we cover: Working with a dietitian in recovery, and the importance of specialised care Meal plans and structured eating When to start trusting your hunger-fullness cues 'All in' and extreme hunger What intuitive eating really means (in recovery and...

In this episode, we're exploring body checking: what it is, why it happens, and how to actually break free from the cycle with some practical (and slightly unconventional!) strategies. Whether you're mirror checking, analysing pictures, lifting up your shirt, touching your stomach or comparing your body to others, this episode is for you. We’ll explore: - The psychology behind body checkin...

Ever wondered why you can eat a giant of low-calorie, high-protein, high-fibre foods and still feel unsatisfied? In this episode, we break down how fats and carbohydrates help your body feel truly full, mentally and physically. We talk about the difference between physical fullness and real satiety, and why eating enough energy-dense foods is so important in recovery. Topics we cover in this episo...

In this episode I discuss giving recovery another go when you have a history of failed attempts and relapses. ⁠@amalielee⁠ | ⁠@letsrecover.co.uk⁠ | ⁠letsrecover.co.uk

In this episode I talk about OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and how it relates to eating disorders. I discuss what OCD is, OCD vs OCPD, less known manifestations including 'pure O', OCD-ED and whether or not an eating disorder can be viewed as a form of OCD. Link to article mentioned: 'Ethical Orthorexia', Veganism & Moral Rigidity In Eating Disorders Website: letsrecover.co.uk

In this week's episode I discuss whether or not someone has to believe full recovery is possible for them in order to recover, and how the eating disorder will try and latch onto doubt to keep you stuck. @amalielee | @letsrecover.co.uk | letsrecover.co.uk

Where does the line go between Orthorexia and healthy eating? How do you know if you simply enjoy being active, or are engaging in disordered movement? What does 'healthy' even mean? In this episode I discuss the difference between someone caring about their health versus someone having an eating disorder, and how the eating disorder will try to camouflage unhealthy behaviours as healthy. Articles...

In this episode I discuss cravings in recovery from a restrictive eating disorder, and how your eating disorders' tendency to over-analyse your cravings can hold you back. I also discuss carbohydrate cravings, and craving meat as a (former) vegetarian or vegan in recovery. letsrecover.co.uk | @letsrecover.co.uk | @amalielee

In this episode I discuss all-in recovery, or 'going all in'; what it means, who it is (and isn't) for, common criticisms, and potential perks and pitfalls with this method of recovery. letsrecover.co.uk ⁠ | @letsrecover.co.uk ⁠ | @amalielee ⁠

In this week's episode I discuss the trap of maladaptive daydreaming and endlessly strategising/planning your future recovery, and how this can be a way of avoiding action. 1:1 coaching application form | letsrecover.co.uk @letsrecover.co.uk | @amalielee