In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I sit down with psychiatrist Dr Warren Ward and clinical nutritionist and recovery coach Lexi Crouch—co-authors of the new book Renourish, a compassionate, three-phase guide to eating disorder recovery.

Together, they explore the brain, body, and soul of recovery:

. Dr Ward unpacks the neuroscience of brain starvation, the cultural roots of the eating disorder epidemic, and the importance of full renourishment.

. Lexi shares her powerful lived experience of 15 years with anorexia, offering insight, hope, and a deeply personal perspective on recovery.

This conversation blends science and story, offering wisdom, practical guidance, and a message that recovery is not only possible, but profoundly meaningful.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Compassion in a T-Shirt

00:17 Meet the Experts: Dr Warren Ward and Lexi Crouch

01:48 The Epidemic of Eating Disorders

03:14 Cultural Influences and Media Impact

04:42 The Role of Brain Starvation

10:10 Personal Stories and Recovery Insights

19:28 The Minnesota Semi-Starvation Study

26:52 Redefining Health and Wellness

30:17 Understanding Health Beyond Weight

31:49 The Myth of Weight and Health

32:37 Health at Every Size Approach

34:15 The Renourish Model for Recovery

34:51 The Importance of Brain Renourishment

35:15 Refriending the Body

37:08 Renourishing the Soul

38:50 Personal Journey and Self-Compassion

42:47 The Role of Yoga in Recovery

51:13 The Power of Lived Experience

55:53 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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LINKS:

Renourish: A complete and compassionate guide to recovery from eating disorders (Ward & Crouch, 2025)

https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761773310/

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https://www.instagram.com/lexi.crouch/

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