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 behaviours
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19:41
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 patient
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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)
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15:23
Is My Compulsive Movement An Extreme Hunger Distraction or Mental Hunger Cover Up?
In this episode, Emily and Han discuss compulsive movement being used as a distraction from hunger. The key takeaways are:The timeless importance of honesty If in doubt, actSeeking confirmation of extreme hunger = hungerFear of reduced permission Analysing your relationship with restAdapt To Flee Famine perspectiveUnlearning patterns of avoidance
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What Do I Do When I’m Hungry But Don’t Have Any Particular Cravings?
In this episode, Han and Emily discuss actioning recovery-aligned eating in the absence of specific cravings. The key actionable points are:Ask yourself; is the absence of specific cravings actually a desire for everything?Just start, with adequacy at the foundationChildhood favourites Appealing sensory qualities ED disapproved and ED oppositional Anti-perfection Abundant and energy dense Past curiosities / cravings
Emily and Han spend 15 minutes delving into an eating disorder recovery related question.
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