The Eating Disorder Therapist

Today I’m talking with Julia Trehane (a returning guest to the podcast) who is an anorexia, orthorexia and compulsive exercise recovery coach. Julia has overcome 40 years gripped by eating disorders and is now passionate about instilling hope for change in others. Julia Trehane is a podcast host, eating disorder coach, food freedom advocate and anti-diet culture campaigner.  Julia uses her wealth...

It's understandable that you might be in two minds about eating disorder recovery. Part of you will be desperate for change. Another part of you might be terrified of letting go of the ed. Ultimately, an eating disorder is a coping strategy for deeper issues. It might feel as though it's all about food, when in fact, it may be offering safety, numbing of feelings, identity and purpose.  In this ep...

Today I’m talking to Ronni Robinson, eating disorder recovery coach, author, free-lance writer and public speaker. Ronni has 16 years recovered from 30 years of binge eating and compulsive eating, starting at the tender age of 9 years old. Ronni also experienced an 8-year abusive relationship whilst struggling with an eating disorder. She has written a book about the entire journey called, Out of...

Today I’m talking to Annyck Besso who is a Registered Dietitian who specialises in treating individuals with eating disorders and offering guidance to athletes when it comes to sports nutrition and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport. Annyck is based in Quebec, Canada. Annyck applies therapeutic modalities and principles of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating to her nutrition recommendation...

This episode is a deep dive into body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). I discuss what it is, when it develops and possible causes. I talk about common body preoccupations and behaviours associated with BDD. I explore plastic surgery and how this can become addictive. I also talk about possible treatment and the relationship between BDD and eating disorders.   This week's sponsors: - Conquering Bulimia ...

Hello lovely listeners. I am returning to releasing one episode per week for the time being. There is nothing sinister happening! I am just wanting to free up time for other projects outside podcasting. I will be releasing one episode (a mixture of guest and solo ones) on Saturdays in the UK. Thank you very much for your support.   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eati...

Today I’m talking to Victoria Kleinsman – a Brit living her best life in the Netherlands. Victoria is a food freedom & body love coach, inspirational speaker, podcast host, and writer. She is certified in psychology, spirituality and the science of nutrition and is also inspired greatly in her work, by her own personal experience and walking a tumultuous recovery journey herself. Victoria has...

‘I’m boring’, ‘I’m not intelligent’, I’m unattractive. I’m too this or that……’; these are words heard frequently in the therapy room. And lying underneath these derogatory statements, is a fundamental belief of ‘I’m not good enough’. This inner feeling of unworthiness then permeates every area of life, through choice of relationships, work progress and social engagements. It’s like having a millst...

Today I’m speaking to Amber Romaniuk who is a returning guest to the Eating Disorder Therapist Podcast. Amber is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert who helps professional women achieve optimal health through mindful eating, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food. Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has nearly 2 million downloads, over 450 episodes and is listened to,...

If you have an eating disorder, food may have become your number one 'friend' and turn-to.  It might feel as if it is the one thing that you can rely on. It feels soothing and something that is yours to control (or at least it feels like this to begin with). In this episode, I explore the importance of relationships and connection in eating disorder recovery, sharing examples from my own life and...

Today I’m talking to Linda Åkerlund, all the way from Sweden. Linda is the mother of two girls, who today are 18 and 21 years old.  In January 2021, Linda’s youngest daughter was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Her recovery journey then lasted for about 2 1/2 years, although she had been ill for about a year before her diagnosis (from aged 13). I think that this is not unusual that eating disorde...

All about mirror exposure therapy. What is it? How can you use it? What are the benefits? Is it right for you? I hope that you enjoy the episode.   This week's sponsors: WeShape  https://www.weshape.com/freedom Conquering Bulimia  https://www.conqueringbulimia.com/     Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-co...

Today I am talking to Jayde Barber. Jayde is the creator and host of the Students of Mind Podcast, a mental health advocate, peer supporter, and entrepreneur in the Los Angeles Area. Since a young age, Jayde has been diagnosed and living with several mental illnesses including anxiety, depression, and anorexia. Although she is not a licensed mental health professional, Jayde’s experience as a pati...

Trying to be body positive can often feel like an unattainable and unrealistic goal. However, body neutrality can offer a path towards body acceptance and greater peace. In this episode, I explore the difference between body positivity and body neutrality; I look at what body neutrality means and how to become more body neutral in your daily life. I hope that you enjoy the episode.   This week's s...

Anne Richardson returns to the podcast to talk about how fashion can help in eating disorder recovery. She explores how it can help rebuild lost identity; how what we wear has a profound impact on how we feel and how Anne's wardrobe has become a manifesto, as opposed to a way of hiding or conforming! I hope that you enjoy the episode.   To find out more about Anne:  https://www.theeatingdisordernu...

It can be hugely challenging to navigate eating disorder recovery, when people around you are constantly talking about their latest wellness diet or even making comments about your eating. In this episode, I explore how to navigate this tricky area. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor: WeShape  https://www.weshape.com/freedom   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to...

Today, I’m talking to Dr. Marianne Miller (all the way from San Diego) who has been in the mental health field for 27 years and has specialised in eating disorders for the last 12 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...

When you have a relapse in recovery, you can feel as though you are back to square one. A relapse is a normal part of the process of healing. In this episode, I explore how to manage and even embrace relapses (learning experiences!). I hope that you enjoy the episode.   This week's sponsor: WeShape  https://www.weshape.com/freedom   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eat...

Today I’m talking to Matt Davis. Matt is a Nutritionist specialising in disordered eating, body image and self-compassion. He is the founder of The Flourishing Athlete; an Instagram platform aiming to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts develop a positive relationship with food, body, and self so they can flourish and live a meaningful life whilst engaging with sport and fitness in a healthy way...

An eating disorder can feel like a safe life-raft in an uncertain world. It is familiar and known. How can you shift perspective and genuinely find the desire to change, and find motivation to do this? I talk about one-way to do this. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor: WeShape  https://www.weshape.com/freedom   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eati...

Today I’m talking to internationally recognised eating disorder expert and nutritionist Melainie Rogers, who is founder and CEO of Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Centre in New York City. Melainie is a professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at New York University. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) and Supervisor.  She is the Founder and CEO of Man...

Today I talk about mental restriction around food. Something that many people struggle with. I explore: - What is mental restriction? What are the negative costs of mentally restricting food? How can you move to stop this? I hope that you enjoy the episode.   This week's sponsor: WeShape https://www.weshape.com/freedom   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course w...

Today I’m talking to Safi Abdi, a qualified Hypnotherapist, coach, and a trainee Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, dedicated to transforming lives through helping people to change their mindset and heal from diet trauma. As the host of the Gastric Mindset Podcast, Safi delves deep into the psychological roots of yo-yo dieting, empowering people who have had struggled with food and with insights and st...

Are you motivated by the 'carrot' or 'stick' approach when it comes to change? Reading up on the inversion mindset (something that is used by many people in personal development to bring about effective change), I thought I would apply this to eating disorder recovery. I talk about 10 things NOT to do in recovery. Let me know if you find this helpful, or not! I hope that you enjoy it. James Clear...

Today I have a returning guest to the podcast and I am talking to Marcelle Rose, founder of Marcelle Rose Nutrition. Marcelle specialises in helping women beat binge eating, bulimia, emotional eating and yo-yo dieting so they can make peace with their body and heal their relationship with food. She acknowledges that for many people that this is a transformational experience, so they can reclaim th...