Unrestrict-ED

In this episode, Han and Emily discuss the topic of health and the need to redefine it as you embark on recovery. The key takeaways are: health is multifactorial - it involves social, mental, spiritual and social components health is highly individualised. overall health is determined by an array of factors, far beyond just behaviour recovery (listening to bodily cues) is NOT anti-health food rest...

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss the key sleep disrupters in recovery. These include: Hunger - which does not discriminate between night and daytime Exercise addiction / productivity drive   - letting yourself sleep enough is often as tightly bound up with self-punishing defaults as letting yourself eating enough Heightened anxiety and stress  - from the recovery process Physical effects of...

In this episode, Han and Emily discuss how extreme hunger is: A unique experience,  Physically AND mentally experienced,  Often quite confusing  Perhaps quite emotionally changeable (e.g., exciting/isolating/boring) Thank you so much for listening though 2024. We really love recording these episodes and look forward to continuing next year.

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss how to allow yourself to get involved in festivities when you are using a meal plan in your recovery. The key takeaways from the episode are: Meal plans should be used as a minimum baseline. NOT a maximum. The complication comes from ED involvement. Take hold of opportunities that present themself to you Be bold with your permission and don’t wait for ED appr...

In this episode, Han & Emily discuss the normality of looking forward to food occasions - both in and after recovery. Food is a wonderful facilitator for connection socially, culturally and mentally. The key take away from this episode is: It is ok to enjoy food! There is no gold medal for those who insist they don't! An undernourished brain and body naturally prioritises food. For it to come...

In this episode, Emily and Han explore how to navigate responding to hunger when food seems to be losing its appeal. The key takeaways from this episode are: Get honest: Are you playing a role in food feeling monotonous? A mental drive for food is an equally valid cue to eat as a physical prompt. A body healing from deficit does not immediately return to normalcy. Where possible, release yourself...

In this episode Han and Emily discuss how to cope with the mental discomfort caused by engaging in recovery. The key take aways are Self-compassion is a non-negotiable Choose your hard Being bold(er) is better Release yourself to the process We hope you enjoy this episode !

In this episode, Emily and Han talk about experiencing loneliness and isolation in the healing journey. The key takeaways are: Cave Bear Mode isn't social mode ED is the problem, not recovery Connection Is facilitated by renourishment Detachment is upheld by undernourishment As always, thank you so much for listening.

In this episode, Emily and Han share their experiences of how anxiety arose in the absence of food. Contrary to the expected perspective that somebody with a restrictive eating disorder does not wish to be around food, an undernourished body quite rightfully welcomes being in an area of food abundance. Actioning this food abundance in order to reaffirm the unconditional availability of food is ess...

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss how to separate your true healthy self from the ED. The key takeaway points are: - Time & Practice - The Question: 'Who is Talking Here?' - Identifying the ED's agenda and common suggestions - Externalising the situation from yourself, and considering the advice that you would offer others. - Nutritional rehabilitation

In this episode Han and Emily discuss providing consistent permission to eat to your brain. The key areas of discussion are: Shan Guisinger's 'Adapt To Flee Famine Response' Applying the concept of 'and' not 'or' Acknowledging the alleviation of deficit doesn't happen immediately Focusing on Adequacy AND Variety Reducing judgement

In this episode, Han and Emily discuss food preference. The conversation centres around the importance of: 1) Removing food from the pedestal of perfection 2) Exploring YOUR preferences and dislikes from your ED's preferences and dislikes 3) Being open and curious

In this episode, Han and Emily discuss what help was most useful from those around them. Han speaks about the need for an external sense of urgency, repetition of reminders, tolerance of ED anguish, presence and steering conversations away from triggers. Emily speaks about standing your ground being the most caring act, the value of the separation of ED self and healthy self, proactive practical s...

Welcome back to the UnrestrictED podcast after our summer break! This week, Emily and Han revisit a question: What are the 3 best things about a fully recovered life? Thank you so much for being here. We are in the process of battling some teething issues with our software, so please do bare with us if you notice any irregularities with the sound quality.

In this final episode of the season, Emily and Han discuss actionable steps to upgrade meals. Grab a pen and paper and jot down the areas which feel relevant to you. Where could you be adding in abundance? Remember, this is so incredibly necessary for both physical and neural healing!

In this episode Emily and Han discuss the tendency to hoard or conserve resources when in a low energy state. The key takeaway from this episode is: don’t symptom bash - instead, alleviate the malnutrition and perception of scarcity!

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss how comparison and hyper-vigilance of other people’s food intake frequently derives from mental hunger. The key takeaway from this episode is: remain in your own lane, return to your own cues and apply direct opposite actions.

In this episode Emily and Han discuss weightlifting in recovery. As ever, the topics of neural rewiring and physical healing arise, with conversations focussing on the need for reducing unnecessary risks that may end up extending the healing period.

In this episode Han and Emily discuss their plunge into ‘all in’ recovery. The key focus of the conversation on stopping waiting of the perfect day. In truth, a change process like ED recovery doesn’t happen via one corner turned, but a consistent recommitment to the process as you progress forward; you do better as you know better.

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss navigating recovery during the warmer summer months. The key conversations centre around heat, movement and body image. The key take away from this episode is the necessity for short-term tolerance for long term freedom.

In this episode, Emily and Han return to the topic of extreme hunger. In a nutshell, the discussion centres around coming back to your body as the highest and most trustworthy form of wisdom.

In this episode, Emily and Han answer the question “Shall I Delete Instagram?”, discussing the pros and cons of using social media whilst healing from an ED. The key tips are: Experiment with taking a break. Observe your resistance and reaction. Set limits on your time scrolling. Curate your space to be as risk-free as possible, considering whether a body-centric place is valuable to your body ima...

In this episode, Han and Emily discuss the topic of confidence. The central talking point is centred around the idea of value-aligned action taking. We are so happy to be back recording after our short break, so thank you so much for being here. We really hope you enjoy this episode.

This week Emily and Han talk through the array of advantages of taking a break from exercise during recovery. For both physical and mental recovery, and the protection of a future passion, it is really important to seriously consider the idea of shelving any forms of movement that may compromise your healing process.

In this episode Emily and Han discuss translating good intentions into actions at breakfast time, turning daydreams of progress into concrete action taking. Han & Emily discuss how mechanically forcing follow through of the most committed action is an essential skill in recovery, as partially doing it results in a tremendous amount of ED backlash. It is essential not to wait to feel ‘ready’ or com...