Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder Recovery

In this episode I speak with Anne Richardson, a Registered Nutritional Therapist who has been practicing for more than ten years and who exclusively works in the field of disordered eating. She shares her experience of anorexia in her teens and path to recovery. Anne now draws from her lived experience to blend her knowledge of nutrition with her CBT skill In this episode we discuss:  Perfectionism and anorexia  Impact of an eating disorder on your life Defining yourself as more than a body Using self-talk as a tool What is biohacking  How biohacking can be detrimental Connect with Rachel. Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body. https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd Connect with Anne Anne is a Registered Nutritional Therapist who has been practicing for more than ten years and who exclusively works in the field of disordered eating. She suffered with anorexia in her teens and now draws from her lived experience to blend her knowledge of nutrition with her CBT skills. She works with people all over Europe to help them achieve food freedom. She is also invested in helping other practitioners work with disordered eaters as she recognises that general nutritional advice can be extremely damaging to disordered eaters. Anne is also a mum, a maker of all things and especially a keen baker. https://www.theeatingdisordernutritionist.co.uk/ https://instagram.com/theeatingdisordernutritionist/ 

In this episode I speak to Sophie Gray, the founder on DiveThru a mental wellness company that helps you DiveThru what you go thru. I have followed Sophie for over 6 years on social media and find her openness and honesty very inspirational.  In this episode we speak about  - Sophie's journey to becoming a fitness influencer, gaining a large social media following and being an entrepreneur. - Her decision to delete her online content and stop selling fitness programmes, starting fresh and how it felt to lose followers. - Unrealistic expectations of social media and how to engagement with online content in a healthy way. - The importance of self reflection, learning and mental health interventions. - How DiveThru came to be, what it offers and how it helps people. - The challenges of being a female CEO. - The importance of self compassion and taking steps at your own pace. Please remember that this podcast shares opinions and information, it isn’t for the diagnosis or treatment of an eating disorder, mental or physical health issues. Connect with Rachel. Dr Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body by rebalancing physiology, rewiring the mind and reclaiming identity & self-trust. https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/  https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd  Connect with Sophie. Sophie Gray is the founder of DiveThru, a mental wellness company that helps you DiveThru what you go thru. We work with mental health professionals to create resources that help you to take charge of your mental wellbeing. Sophie also shares her work to an audience of over 400,000 through her personal social channels and has been featured in high-impact publications.  app: http://onelink.to/kxs3uu https://divethru.com/ https://www.instagram.com/letsdivethru/ https://www.instagram.com/sophiegray/ 

Hold on because this episode covers A LOT! We're talking about 90s diet culture, GLP-1s, secret eating in your car, semi-starvation responses, nervous system regulation and normal eating. Nic shares her journey through binge eating in her car, to baratric surgery and more bingeing, to training as a therapist, being her own guinea pig and founding Binge Free Bestie. Want to know more about what triggers binge eating and how you can handle them, then this episode is for you! Connect with RachelDr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery.⁠⁠https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phdConnect with NicNic Gaviria is a registered therapist, food freedom coach, and the founder of Binge Free Bestie — a global community helping women break free from binge and emotional eating. She hosts the Binge Free Bestie Podcast, speaks regularly on body image and food freedom, and is on a mission to help women reclaim their power, confidence, and joy beyond the number on the scale.https://www.instagram.com/bingefreebestie/https://bingefreebestie.com

In this episode, I reconnect with Gemma Bisphop, who I knew at university, when neither of us realised what was happening behind the scenes in terms of our relationship with food! As a qualified teacher with an MSc in teaching and learning, Gemma Bishop has proved that you can function with anorexia. This all changed, though, after fifteen years of suffering and her finally requiring an inpatient admission. Following almost four months in the hospital, Gemma Bishop reconnected with writing. She has a passion for inspiring others and hopes the collection of poems within her book “Wonky Thoughts: An Insight into an Anorexic Journey” can encourage everyone to look deep within themselves and find just one thing that makes them smile, as you only get one chance at life, and it is better if you accept who you are.Buy the poetry book: https://olympiapublishers.com/book/wonky-thoughts-an-insight-into-an-anorexic-journeyConnect with RachelDr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery.⁠https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phdConnect with Gemma If you'd like to message Gemma then please contact me (rachel@rachelevansphd.co.uk) and I can pass on her details.

A culturally sensitive approach to eating disorder treatment is sorely need for the often underdiagnosed, forgotten, and marginalized Black woman. Not only do they face barriers to treatment due to unjust healthcare systems, but the unique factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders in Black women, including racism and systemic oppression, are not broadly considered by eating disorder clinicians.In this episode I speak with eating disorder experts Charlynn Small and Paula Edwards-Gayfield about their new book Black Women with Eating Disorders: Clinical Treatment Considerations .This episode is aimed at clinicians working with Black clients as-well-as individuals who are seeking support navigating an eating disorder and recovery. Buy the book: wwnorton.com/bwedConnect with RachelDr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery.https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phdConnect with Charlynn Small, PhD.Charlynn is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Director of Health Promotion, at the University of Richmond. She received her PhD from Howard University. Dr. Small is based in North Chesterfield, Virginia.https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlynn-small-65951932/ Connect with Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-C.Paula is regional assistant vice president and diversity an inclusion cochair for The Renfrew Center, with twenty years of experience treating eating disorders. She is based in Edmond, Oklahom⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedwards-gayfield/ ⁠

In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Julia Trehane, an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and host of The Fully Free Podcast. Julia speaks candidly about her 40-year battle with anorexia, orthorexia, and exercise addiction—and the moment that changed everything (trigger warning - suicide plans).Now fully recovered, she supports others through 1:1 coaching, her online recovery community, and weekly podcast episodes that combine compassion, honesty, and lived experience.In this episode, we discuss:How Julia’s eating disorder began as a survival strategy in childhood and evolved over decadesThe moment in the woods that became her turning pointExtreme hunger, what it means to go “all in” with recovery and why it doesn’t look the same for everyonePractical ways to quiet your inner critic and build a kinder relationship with yourselfThe possibility of full recovery at any age and no matter how long you’ve struggledConnect with RachelDr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phdConnect with Julia:www.juliatrehane.comhttps://www.instagram.com/juliatrehanehttps://www.edrecoverycircle.com

In this empowering conversation, I am joined by Kaysha Thomas, a registered nutritional therapist and trauma-informed Pilates teacher, who shares her journey from restriction and body shame to food freedom and self-trust.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body or ashamed of your hunger, and you've tried every plan, cleanse, or “fix” and still felt stuck, then this episode will offer a new lens.We discuss:How to start building a more inclusive, compassionate relationship with food and your bodyHow diet culture disconnects us from our bodies and builds shame around foodKaysha’s personal story of healing from restriction and reclaiming intuitive eatingWhy information isn’t enough, and how language and safety are key to healingThe importance of trauma-informed care in nutrition, movement and beyondWhat intuitive eating can really look like (hint: it’s not perfect)info at @dump_the_scalesConnect with RachelDr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phdConnect with Kayshahttps://www.kayshathomas.com/https://www.instagram.com/kayshathomashttps://www.youtube.com/@kayshathomas/featured

Break the Binge Cycle Summit - sign up here* - https://bit.ly/BingeCycleSummitOver 500 people have already signed up for the Break the Binge Cycle Summit happening 28th April -1st MayIf you're struggling with binge eating, purging, or food feels like it’s controlling your day (and your emotions), this free online event was made for you.🧠 20+ expert talks on binge eating, emotional eating, purging & body image⏳ Each talk is just 20 minutes 📅 You’ll have 48-hour access to the replays - so no pressure to watch live💌 Totally free to joinIf you’ve tried to stop bingeing before but still feel stuck… you’re not alone. This summit is designed to help you understand why it’s happening and what you can do to feel more in control. *Just a quick heads-up that above is my affiliate link for the Break the Binge Cycle Summit. I’m not being paid to promote the event, I think it's going to be super helpful for so many people and I’ve poured my heart into it, spent over 4 hours crafting my talk and creating a bonus journal to help you take real action (perfectionist energy in full force 😂).If you decide to grab the BONUS VIP pass, using my link is a simple way to support the work I do. No pressure at all, but if you do, thank you. It really means a lot

If you're struggling with binge eating then check out the 4 day FREE online BREAK THE BINGE CYCLE SUMMIT - 27th April - 1st May- Get you tickets here https://rachelevans--nutritionpath.thrivecart.com/binge-breakthrough-pass/67ed2b23663f2/affiliate link In this episode I am joined by Milda from Nutrition Path. She's a nutritional therapist who overcame binge eating and food fixation, now working to support others to do the same. We speak about:What is binge eating?What might trigger someone to binge eat at night?How can someone stop bingeing, especially at night?Advice for if people allow themselves food during the day, then feel bad about it, so binge, then restrict againConnect with RachelDr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. ⁠⁠⁠https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phdConnect with Milda https://nutritionpath.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/nutritionpath.uk/https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.path/

In today's episode of the Just Eat Normally podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Anna Colton, a clinical psychologist specialising in eating disorders. We dove deep into the challenges teenagers face with body image and diet culture, especially in our social media-driven world. Dr. Colton emphasized the importance of fostering a healthy relationship with food from an early age, highlighting that conversations about nutrition should be open and supportive. We discussed the signs parents should look for that may indicate an eating disorder and the significance of understanding our own food legacies to break the cycle of unhealthy attitudes. If you're a parent or simply interested in promoting a positive food culture, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in to learn how to navigate these complex issues and empower the next generation!

I'm joined by, Jo Moscalu is the Binge Eating Dietitian. Jo is a dietitian with a Postgrad in Eating Disorders, now working towards her Doctorate on binge eating - helping folk all over the world recover from binge eating and heal their relationship with food. We discuss: - Jo's relationship with food growing up and how graduating as a dietician impacted her - What do dietician's learn at uni? - Common myths about working with a specialist dietician for eating disorder recovery - the restrict-binge-shame cycle - how to reduce shame around eating

Dani, the founder of Bello Mind and Soul, specializes in Art Therapy and is dedicated to supporting individuals and groups through creative art-making and meditation. Her approach centres on creating therapeutic spaces where participants can process emotions through multimedia and sensory art, utilizing recycled and natural materials. Dani offers one-on-one and group sessions, corporate wellness workshops, and specialized community programs to empower participants to manage stress, explore emotions, and work towards their well-being goals in a safe environment.   In this episode be discuss How Dani’s relationship with food has been impacted by supporting her friend through treatment for anorexia as a teenager, her Jamaican heritage and experience of ADHD What is art therapy and how is it different to creating a piece of art at home? Navigating individual needs and trauma in art therapy   Please note: Spotify AI has created 'chapters' one of which is called "validating the medical system". In the podcast we have discussed how the medical system can be INVALIDATING to individuals experiences and how a more person-centre approach could be more beneficial. Connect with Rachel Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. ⁠⁠https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd Connect with Dani https://www.bellomindandsoul.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bello_mind_and_soul/ https://www.facebook.com/bellomindandsoul/

In this episode I'm joined by Ciandra Birnbaum a dedicated eating disorder recovery coach and nutritional advisor, driven by her own journey of overcoming an eating disorder. We discuss Ciandra's relationship with food and her body while growing up. Her experiences of travelling and how it aided her recovery Potential benefits and challenges of travelling while struggling with an eating disorder and during recovery Our top tips for maintaining recovery while travelling and when returning home Connect with Rachel. Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body. ⁠https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd Connect with Ciandra With compassionate, down-to-earth approach, Ciandra helps individuals navigate the complexities of recovery, offering guidance rooted in both professional expertise and personal experience.  Based in the UK, she is passionate about fostering a supportive, non-judgmental space for her clients to rebuild their relationship with food and themselves.  Outside of her work, Ciandra finds joy in travel, connecting with nature through flowers, and indulging in good food. She values time spent with family and friends, believing in the importance of nurturing meaningful connections. Her mission is to inspire others to live fuller, more balanced lives, free from the constraints of disordered eating. https://flourishwithciandra.com/ https://www.instagram.com/flourishwithciandra/

This episode was recorded in January 2023! I’m joined by Kelsey Gilbert a fifth-year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology.  Her dissertation focused on the impact of weight stigma in eating disorder treatment for individuals with "atypical" anorexia nervosa. One of Kelsey's aims in her clinical work and research is to amplify the voices of clients silenced by weight stigma and enhance healthcare professionals' understanding of "atypical" anorexia as a significant eating disorder deserving of treatment.  In this episode we discuss:  Weight stigma Atypical anorexia Difference between anorexia and atypical anorexia  Advice for clinicians working with atypical anorexia  Limitations of the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)   Resources mentioned: Sick Enough Book https://www.sickenough.com/  Maintenance Phase podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-body-mass-index/id1535408667?i=1000530850955  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-obesity-epidemic/id1535408667?i=1000532253037  Connect with Rachel. Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body. https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd Connect with Kelsey Kelsey Gilbert is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology and has nearly 8 years of experience in eating disorder treatment and research. She has worked in the residential, partial hospital, intensive outpatient, and clinical research programs for eating disorders. Kelsey has researched weight bullying, healthcare providers’ communication regarding recovery to their clients, and the impact of weight stigma on intuitive eating and eating disorder symptoms. Kelsey's is currently completing her predoctoral internship at the University of Connecticut's Health and Wellness Center. She will move on to complete her postdoctoral fellowship in the Klarman Eating Disorders Center at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. https://www.instagram.com/atypicalanresearch/ 

Meg Mccabe is a coach, educator, writer and mental health advocate and recovered ED warrior obsessed with podcasts, dancing and stand-up comedy.  She’s the proud creator of Baby Got Back Recovery, a coaching and recovery blog that has touched thousands. Meg is also the host of the Full and Thriving Podcast which is designed to support your recovery while helping you re-discover your radiant life outside of your eating disorder. In this episode we discuss: The Recovery Collective and group support for eating disorder recovery Meg’s experience as a teen in the modelling industry Honouring your body size 5 of the most common hang-ups in recovery Getting honest about intuitive eating and eating disorder recovery Resources Photographer reacts to America's Next Top Model episodes https://www.youtube.com/@JessicaKobeissi  Connect with Rachel. Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body. https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd Connect with Meg. Meg Mccabe is a coach, educator, writer and mental health advocate and recovered ED warrior. She supports others to recover while helping them to helping you re-discover their radiant life outside of your eating disorder. http://www.meg-mccabe.com http://recoverycollective.mykajabi.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-and-thriving-an-eating-disorder-recovery-podcast/id1518417774 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC96kAmcX93xG0msyDX4roZA

SHOW NOTES Renee McGregor is a leading Sports and Eating disorder specialist dietitian with 20 years of experience working in clinical and performance nutrition. She is the founder of Team Renee McGregor, where she leads a team of practitioners within a clinic environment, specialising in supporting individuals and athletes of all levels and ages, coaches and sports science teams to provide nutritional strategies to enhance sports performance and manage eating disorders. When not inspiring others with her incredible work, Renee can be found running the mountains and chasing the trails, most likely training for a crazy ultra-marathon! In this episode we discuss: Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Goes Bad How an eating disorder distorts your thinking The toxic narrative that social media creates around worth How a hungry brain is a negative brain Relationship between orthorexia and perfectionism Wellness as a disguise for orthorexia Taking a holistic approach to recovery Resources https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0219609 Connect with Rachel. Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body. https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd Connect with Renee. https://reneemcgregor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/r_mcgregor/

This week I am joined by Hope Virgo, Suzanna Samaka and Sharon White; three inspirational women involved in the development and promotion of The Eating Disorder Toolkits for school nurses, educators and carers. In this episode we discuss the Toolkits as well as ... the latest research on trends in eating disorder development why there can still be a taboo around eating disorders and what we can do to remove it empowering society to be able to speak about eating disorders how school nurses and other staff can have the right conversations around eating disorders the impact of social media on eating and body dissatisfaction campaigning and change at a political level Resources: Download the toolkit - https://saphna.co/homepage/toolkits/eating-disorder-toolkit/ https://www.change.org/p/amend-the-social-media-law-to-label-content-that-has-been-digitally-edited-or-filtered https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales Connect with Rachel. Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body. https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd Connect with this weeks guests: instagram.com/protectyouthmentalhealth/ https://www.instagram.com/hopevirgo_/

Elle Mace is an eating disorder and body dsymorphia therapeutic coach. She supports and guides those struggling with their relationship to food, their body and themselves to help them live a free and fulfilled life. In this episode we discuss: Elle’s experience recovering from 17 years of eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia Using the 'lifeline' activity to understand your eating disorder  The relationship between self-worth and an eating disorder Perfectionism as a catalyst for food and body image struggles A trick for getting rid of comparison Resources https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/2020/09/29/how-to-stop-comparing-food-on-instagram/ Connect with Rachel. Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body. https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd Connect with Elle. https://www.ellemace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/iamellemace/ https://www.facebook.com/memyselfher

Hannah Hickinbotham is the host of the Full of Beans podcast. She uses her personal, clinical, and educational experience to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with eating disorders. In this episode she shares her current experience of a relapse.  In this episode we discuss Growing up in a family that diets and being modelled an unhealthy relationship with food Feeling like a failure in recovery Feeling stuck in relapse How eating disorders behaviours can escalate Acceptance as key in recovery Hierarchy of eating disorders with regards to praise and a fatphobic society Dealing with comments about weight changes Finding the motivation to recover Why the key to recovery is wanting to recover for yourself Connect with Rachel. Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body. https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd Connect with Hannah. Hannah Hickinbotham is the host of the Full of Beans podcast. She uses her personal, clinical, and educational experience to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with eating disorders. In this episode she shares her current experience of a relapse. www.fullofbeansed.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/thefobpodcast/

Carly is an Author, Substitute Teacher, and Freelancer specializing in writing, editing, and marketing. As an adolescent, Carly struggled with an eating disorder (Anorexia, Bulimia, and Exercise Addiction) which has contributed to her passion for mental health and overall wellbeing. Carly has been recovered five years and recently worked in a residential treatment facility with those aiming to recover. She gives talks and leads events and workshops throughout Oregon.  In this episode we discuss: Impact of growing up with food scarcity and being forced to finish your plate as a child How school sports can spiral into an eating disorder Purging with exercise and laxatives Dealing with people's comments about body changes What a self-recovery journey looks like Cultivating confidence to share your story and experience of an eating disorder How sharing your story can create a new narrative Using social media to find a likeminded community in recovery Carly's new book, Good Enough Connect with Rachel. Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body. https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd Connect with Carly. Carly is an Author, Substitute Teacher, and Freelancer specializing in writing, editing, and marketing. As an adolescent, Carly struggled with an eating disorder (Anorexia, Bulimia, and Exercise Addiction). She has been recovered five years and recently worked in a residential treatment facility with those aiming to recover. She gives talks and leads events and workshops throughout Oregon. To hear her full story, read or listen to Carly's memoir, Good Enough: Believing beautiful through Trauma, through Life, through Disorder. https://www.sincerelycarly.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_sincerelycarly/ https://www.facebook.com/sincerelycarly/