121 episodes
- In this episode, Han and Emily discuss the contrasting nature of the ED and healthy self.
Compassion and understanding are due: The energy deficit state makes us act differently than we otherwise would.
But, don’t 'leave the taps running'. The awareness of the duality requires a response.
Don’t get caught up in self-attack. This suits the ED.
Make family aware that when the ED is being challenged, it likely will be quite hostile.Â
Notice how ‘one foot in, one foot out’ approach worsens this experience - In this episode, Emily and Han discuss how to overcome the Eds judgement that you are not 'unwell enough' to pursue recovery. The key takeaway points are:
Recovery isn't something you earn by pleasing the ED enough.
ED is a neural network system, not an entity.
A system based on self abandonment has no agenda to permit fully recovery.
Nobody who is healthy wishes to be more unwell.
Other people's behaviour isn't a reliable measure of your recovery needs.Â
Recovery on your terms, rather than the Eds terms.
Don’t try to reason or justify your way out of this. - In this episode, Emily and Han discuss ‘overeating’ post recovery. The main takeaways are:
Responding with compassionate action e.g., lying down, herbal tea
The thought to compensate doesn't come to mind
Trust is a 2 way street
No deep fear of fullness
Not asking "why" - In this episode, Emily and Han discuss ensuring recovery happens when navigating difficult life circumstances. The key takeaways are:
This is WHY recovery is so important: to be able to navigate future circumstances like this (which are inevitable) with compassion and a nourished brain and body.
Old patterns cannot be an option
Assess how you are keeping other life plates spinning and use those same strategiesÂ
Being mechanical with use of a solid minimum
Setting yourself up to win
Keeping it simpleÂ
Focus on energy density
Call out ED-BS. Yes, you should be recovery right now.
You do have the skills. Repurpose those. - In this episode, Han and Emily chat through ebbing motivation. The key takeaways are:
You don’t! Stop waiting for stable motivation or viewing it’s absence as a failure
Motivation = emotionalÂ
Commitment = values-based, steady
Has motivation faded or has ED increased resistance + fear?
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