Why Am I Obsessed with Researching Christmas Food?
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 thingAim 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!
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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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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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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)
Emily and Han spend 15 minutes delving into an eating disorder recovery related question.
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