The Eating Disorder Therapist

In this episode today, I explore nine ways to deal with the urge to binge. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor: - The Gastric Mindset Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gastric-mindset/id1705974293   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist...

A Bite Size episode. In the podcast today, I talk about 10 ways that you might be restricting your eating (possibly without even realising this) and talk about what to do about it. I hope that you find it helpful. This week's sponsor: - The Gastric Mindset Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gastric-mindset/id1705974293   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eati...

Today I’m talking to Karla Manzanilla, all the way from Mexico. She is someone who has lived with anorexia, bulimia, compulsive exercise, and orthorexia for more than 27 years. I’m pleased to report that she is now fully recovered and describes experiencing feeling fully alive again. Karla is also a mother to three incredible teenagers.  Karla is passionate about encouraging hope - that recovery i...

A Bite Size episode. Eating can feel very challenging in recovery, when you are out of your usual home-routine. Whether you're venturing off for some longed for winter sun, or a weekend European city break or even going out for dinner with your friends and family - in this episode, I explore ways to support yourself and stay on the recovery road, when in new environments. I hope that you find it h...

Today I'm talking about neurobiology and eating disorders. It's a fascinating topic, enabling us to understand the complexity of eating disorders better. I explore psychology, genetics, epigenetics, environment, the impact on brain function and implications for eating disorder recovery. I hope that you enjoy the episode.   Excellent Eating Disorder Resources (Centre for Clinical Interventions, Aus...

A Bite Size episode. Social media can portray eating disorder recovery as a very 'black and white' process, with distinct rights and wrongs. Whereas in fact, recovery is significantly more complex than this and there are plenty of nuances. In this episode, I explore some of the paradoxes in eating disorder recovery looking at food and eating; emotions; finding the right help; short v long game and...

Today I’m talking to Erin Washington, host of the wildly popular podcast,  Squats & Margaritas . Erin’s upcoming book, From Pain to Purpose: Finding Meaning in The Mess, is a second edition of her previously released book, Squats & Margaritas. In this new edition, Erin details her journey through twenty years of an eating disorder and finding body peace and acceptance at the age of 38 and...

A Bite Size episode. I explore my own thoughts around 'normal eating'. Of course, everyone's 'normal' will be slightly different. I explore food neutrality, regular eating, social eating, pleasure and satisfaction, food preoccupation and more. I hope that you find it helpful. Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMIS...

Today I’m talking to Monica Berg, international speaker, spiritual thought leader, author (Fear is Not an Option, Rethink Love & The Gift of Being Different) and co-host of the Spiritually Hungry podcast. A self-proclaimed “Change Junkie,” Monica is a fresh voice that channels her many years of kabbalistic study along with personal life experiences. Monica shows individuals how to create a lif...

A Bite Size episode! Although sorry that it's not very bite sized.  In this episode, I explore my own personal journey as a recovering people pleaser and how this was tangled up in bulimic and other eating disorder behaviours. I talk about 6 true costs of being a people-pleaser and then explain 6 ways to find freedom, embrace change and become more authentic. I hope that you find it helpful.   Har...

Today I'm speaking with Tessa Peters, CEO and founder of Been There, a charity app dedicated to helping those with body image struggles get paired with a mentor and find the support they need. Tessa was plagued with body image struggles from her earliest childhood days, into her teens and twenties and also struggling with eating disorders. She felt incredibly alone and misunderstood, and was despe...

A Bite Size episode! Today I talk about 5 things that have helped me to stay sane and fully recovered from an eating disorder. I discuss things around food but also about relationships, emotional health and rest. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor: - The Gastric Mindset Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gastric-mindset/id1705974293   Harriet Frew's current offers: -...

Today, I’m talking to Dr. Marianne Miller (all the way from San Diego) who has been in the mental health field for 26 years and has specialised in eating disorders for the last 11 years. Marianne was a full-time academic for 12 years and had a part-time eating disorder practice for much of that time (until she left the university) and went into private practice full-time in 2018. Dr. Marianne love...

A Bite Size Episode. In this episode I talk about the MANTRA flower. MANTRA is an evidence based treatment for anorexia nervosa and created by the Maudsley Hospital in London. The MANTRA flower offers a tool to understand ANY eating disorder from a psychological perspective and helps you understand why you may feel stuck.   To find out more about MANTRA (Maudsley Model of Anorexia Treatment for Ad...

This week, it's an old episode for you! One of my most downloaded conversations and one that I'm sure that you'll enjoy. Today I’m talking to Marisa Peer - internationally award-winning hypnotherapist and Creator of the Multi-award winning Rapid Transformational Therapy ® (RTT®)’. Marisa is the founder of iamenough.com; international best-selling author; motivational speaker; personal development...

A Bite Size Episode. In this podcast, I talk about how to manage your anxiety, well-being and body image when your smaller clothes no longer fit. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor: - The Gastric Mindset Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gastric-mindset/id1705974293     Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 5...

Today, I’m talking to Elle Mace – Coach & Mentor, Master Practitioner in Eating disorders, obesity and body dysmorphia; Nutrition and weight management therapist as well as a life and positive psychology coach. Previously, Elle has worked as a personal trainer and aerobics instructor, having a passion for health and fitness. Elle is a returning guest to the Eating Disorder Therapist Podcast an...

A Bite Size episode. Many people with eating disorders struggle with laxative abuse. It's not talked about enough and there can be much shame associated with this. In the episode, I talk about why people fall into laxative abuse and consider strategies to reduce dependency and ultimately come off laxatives. If you've been dependent on laxatives for a while, you might want to get support from your...

Today, I am thrilled to have Brian Keane on my podcast. Brian is a Personal Trainer, Nutritionist & Best-selling Author. Over the past seven years, Brian has gone from working full time as a school teacher, to one of Ireland and the UK’s leading thought leaders on all things health, fitness and nutrition. Brian is the author of two bestselling books -  The Fitness Mindset and Rewire Your Minds...

A Bite Size episode. Here I share thoughts about five things you need in eating disorder recovery.  Of course, you could expand well beyond this list, but I believe that these are particularly important in accelerating you forward on the healing journey. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor: - Elle Mace - https://www.ellemace.com/   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Step...

Today I’m talking to Dr Sheena Gill who is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist who has been working with eating disorders since 2014. She received both her masters and doctorate in psychology at Loma Linda University.  Dr. Sheena has experience working with diverse populations of adults, adolescents, and families at various levels of care including inpatient...

A Bite Size episode. This podcast is all about addressing fear. Fears around your body changing, fears about how you might cope with unpredictable eating events, fear about what might happen if you don’t do a certain number of steps or weigh out your food. When you have an eating disorder, you are often trying to find a sense of control. Life feels unpredictable, scary and overwhelming. Control of...

Today I’m talking to Florence Taglight. Florence is a primary school teacher and mental health lead who has recovered from anorexia nervosa.  Florence has a unique perspective as she has been to treatment, in both the U.K and the U.S.A. Interestingly, the differences in treatment approach, aspects of culture and education shocked her and has led her to commit to making a difference in this field....

A Bite Size episode. In this podcast, I explore what to do when you’re feeling anxious about socialising. Maybe you don’t know what to wear. You feel that nothing fits as you would like it to. You feel self-conscious that others will pass judgement or look at you. Maybe you’re on a recovery journey and your body has changed – you fear others noticing and feel under an intense spotlight. Although i...

Today I have a returning guest to the podcast and I’m talking to Maria Guiñazu, a psychologist trained in Argentina and a qualified psychotherapist in the UK. She is based in Brighton. Maria’s approach intersects existential therapy and somatic psychology. She is passionate about looking at a wide variety of tools that might suit her clients towards growth, healing, transformation and embodied pre...