Recovery Talk

In this week's episode I discuss the importance of letting go of what I call 'The Behaviour': the one (or more) specific behaviour(s) you conveniently avoid working on in recovery, whilst prioritising 'all the other stuff'. I talk about the consequences of 'cherry picking' what eating disorder behaviours to work on, and the domino effects of neglecting one or more key areas of recovery.Coaching: letsrecover.co.ukInstagram: @amalielee/@letsrecover.co.ukSubstack: letsrecover.substack.com

In this this episode I discuss how over-thinking (rumination) and excessive need for reassurance can show up in eating disorder recovery, and how to handle this in a more productive way. Topics covered include:Healthy reflection vs obsessive rumination and overthinkingReassurance seeking, and when it becomes a destructive habit Excessive research behaviours as a way to seek reassurancePractical ways of dealing with overthinking and urges to research, ruminate and reassurance-seek1:1 Coaching: letsrecover.co.ukSubstack: letsrecover.substack.comArticles mentioned: 'How to Stop Ruminating' & 'How Do I Stop Thinking About This? What To Do When You’re Stuck Playing Mental Ping Pong'

In this episode I discuss eating disorder relapse, and some of the less discussed potential triggers, including:Dietary restrictions (including ethical- or medical restrictions, such as in veganism or IBS)Pregnancy, breastfeeding and the postpartum periodAccidentally ending up in a calorie deficit"I'll just lose a little bit of weight"/"This time it will be different"Seeing food freedom as 'only for recovery'Appetite loss (e.g. due to stress, illness or post-recovery factors)Never fully recovering/'quasi recovery'Resuming exercise too soon or without the right supportUsing the ED as a go-to coping mechanismLack of meaning and purpose outside of the ED/recoverySubstack: letsrecover.substack.comCoaching & other enquiries: letsrecover.co.uk

In this week's episode I am joined by Megan Reilly, also known as 'Megsy Recovery', for an episode on navigating stuckness, quasi-recovery and sneaky ED behaviours. Some topics include:- Starting recovery when feeling ambivalent/not fully ready- Our lived experiences with full recovery- "But I am weight restored!"- Safety behaviours & compensatory behaviours when doing challenges ('undoing challenges')- Why full recovery is so, so worth it- Maintenance meal plans@megsy_recovery | Meg's podcast, community & Youtube channel

Are you asexual, or is it just your eating disorder? Can your relationship with food mirror your relationship with sex? In this week's episode I am joined by therapist, sexologist and author of 'Nourishing Desire: A Guide to Sexual Recovery and Discovery for People with Eating Disorders', Dr. Jessica Singh. Topics covered include:- The biological and psychological impact of an eating disorder on libido- Body image, and the importance of embodiment- The 'spectrum of control', and how this relates to eating and sexuality- Asexuality as a sexual orientation, versus 'ED induced asexuality' - How shame can impact sexuality- Practical tips for people struggling with sexual function in recoveryDr. Jess' website: drjessicasingh.comInstagram: @appetiteswithdrjess