Unrestrict-ED

In this first episode of 2026, Han and Emily discuss the alleviation of food preoccupation. The key takeaways are:
Constant hunger and food thoughts are a biological consequence of restriction
Long term consistent permission is essential 
Honouring the ‘what’ and ‘the how much’
There is no timeline, but there is a pattern
Be curious about a lack of longing
Lean into the wisdom of your body
Thank you so much for listening!

In this episode, Han and Emily discuss how to react to recognising that you aren't fully recovered yet. The key takeaway points are:
Let yourself feel.
Be in the Now, with compassion
Reflect on what’s missing from your recovery 
Reflect on what has helped you so far
Viewing recovery as journey 
Recovery doesn’t expire. But you can and must act now, in the moment.

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss how the RAVES model builds safety in the body first, flexibility second, and spontaneity last. 
The framework discussed in sequence is:
Regularity
Adequacy
Variety
Eating Socially
Spontaneity

In this episode, Han and Emily discuss researching food. The key takeaways are:
Obsession coming from a place of deficiency. It is a signal and symptom.
Tune in to what, when and how much your obsession is guiding you towards.
The illusion of control driven by ED.
Don't pre-empt that periods of food abundance must be a bad thing
Aim to expand your window of permission 
We are so excited to launch the Unrestricted Advent Calendar 2026. Please click here to take a look.
We will be posting this on our Instagram accounts too, so please do tag us on Instagram if you get involved!

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 pattens
Start your day boldly
Make radical shifts
Be 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