How Do I Avoid Falling Into New Ruts & Routines In Recovery?
In this episode, Han and Emily discuss keeping out of disordered ruts through recovery. The main takeaways from this conversation are:Energy deficiency exacerbates a propensity to fall into pattensStart your day boldlyMake radical shiftsBe reactive (e.g., weekly reflective check-in)Be proactive (e.g., set specific intentions)Equip your support system with clarity of intentions and permission to hold you accountable Change your environment or use predictive power.Prioritise recovery
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18:40
How Do I Make Enough Time To Eat On A Busy Day?
In this episode, Han and Emily discuss making recovery work when life is busy. The key takeaways are:Recovery prioritisationEnsure that ED version of recovery isn’t being fit in (e.g., rituals)Ensure energy densityChallenge perfectionism Set yourself up to winScheduling in times to pauseEating on-the-goRelying on convenience options Get off the ED conveyer belt of time filling behavioursÂ
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19:41
How Do I Stop Looking At Food In The Way ED Wants Me To?
In this episode, Emily and Han discuss rewiring perception towards food - away from calories and rules. The main takeaways from this episode are:Action change“Where your attention goes, your energy flows" Checking your language Ensure your (online) environment is recovery aligned Be patientÂ
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How Do I Deal With Feeling Exhausted/ Tired/ Achey in Recovery?
In this episode, Han and Emily discuss physical fatigue in recovery. The key take aways are:Challenge the judgement Respect what’s happening Bring in self-compassion Tune into what is most restful for youContinue to nourish consistently Know that being passive is a bold actionBe proactive in seeking out areas to slow down (e.g., look for simplification of any life obligations)
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Is My Compulsive Movement An Extreme Hunger Distraction or Mental Hunger Cover Up?
In this episode, Emily and Han discuss compulsive movement being used as a distraction from hunger. The key takeaways are:The timeless importance of honesty If in doubt, actSeeking confirmation of extreme hunger = hungerFear of reduced permission Analysing your relationship with restAdapt To Flee Famine perspectiveUnlearning patterns of avoidanceÂ
Emily and Han spend 15 minutes delving into an eating disorder recovery related question.
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