What Can You Do to Make Your Body and Brain Feel Safe?
In this episode, Han and Emily discuss regulating techniques in recovery. The key takeaways from this episode are:The goal isn't to be regulated all the timeSafety comes through lifestyle changeStarvation is chronically stressful for the bodyThe value of predictability and consistency Recovery aligned nature timeSlowing down Safe connectionBreathing exercisesGrounding techniques Nourishment
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What Should I Do If I’m Weight Restored, Look Healthy and Eat Things But Am Not Free?
In this episode, Emily & Han discuss how to push forward with recovery irrespective of level of physical healing. The key take aways are:Fully renourished is something your body decides, not your judgement.Reach out for supportAsk yourself: what would I say to somebody else in this position?Eating ‘the things’ does not mean full permission to eat. Acknowledge where you are now. Only entertain plans about going forward.Don’t allow fear to complicate this. Come back to the fundamental commitments that stand true through the entirety of recovery. These commitments are not weight dependent.
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How Do I Cope With Seeing Restrictive Behaviours in Friends In Recovery?
In this episode, Han and Emily discuss how to navigate seeing people around you restrict their food intake. The key takeaways are:Focus on your own path and your own sphere of influence Recognise what emotions are arising: comparison, jealousy, frustration, fearSet boundaries that protect and promote your recoveryNurture other relationships with people who have a joyful relationship with food.Notice how restriction looks from the outsideRemember that recovery often means going against what the culture (and sometimes friends) — normalise.Be the change you want to see in the worldLean back to your ‘Why’s’
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How Do I Get Unstuck From Following A 3 Meal 3 Snack Plan?
In this episode, Han & Emily discuss abundant eating beyond a baseline structure. The key takeaways are:A desire to stick to the plan is often related to fear of “too much".Spearhead whatever the ED deems as ‘excessive’ / 'unnecessary'. View any structure as a minimum. If it isn’t viewed in this way, it is diet plan.Baseline meal plans must be boldly recovery wise.Pay attention to the importance of adequacy. Bare minimum is never the aim.Ask yourself: what is the mission here?Stop any ceiling reinforcing behavioursÂ
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Is It Harder To Recover As An Adult?
In this episode, Emily and Han are joined by fellow recovery coach Claire (@omnomclaire). The key takeaways from this episode are:Best time for recovery is always NowRewiring can happen at any ageExperience and understanding of your ED can be weaponisedHonesty about responsibilities; where can you delegate, seek more support with, where can you release?Autonomy is a benefitYour ‘new’ identity will naturally reveal itselfLean into your knowledge of what has or hasn’t worked for you thus far Frustration and ‘doneness’ with the ED can be a wonderful stimulant
Emily and Han spend 15 minutes delving into an eating disorder recovery related question.
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