Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder Recovery

By Rachel Evans

What's Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder Recovery about?

Join psychologist Dr Rachel Evans (PhD) as she talks to fellow experts in eating disorder recovery and ED survivors with inspiring stories. This podcast is intended to help those recovering to shift their mindset, develop new skills and find their own version of normal eating. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-evans8/support

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Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder Recovery episodes:

02.08.2023
Ep 52: 5 common hang ups in eating disorder recovery with Meg McCabe
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....
01.31.2023
Ep 51: Healthy eating, wellness culture and orthorexia with sports dietician Renee McGregor
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...
01.14.2023
Ep 50: Identifying and supporting those with eating disorders in school settings - the Eating Disorder Toolkit
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...
01.04.2023
Ep 49: The role of self-worth, perfectionism and comparison in eating disorders with Elle Mace
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...
11.13.2022
Ep 48: The reality of going through a relapse with Hannah Hickinbotham
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...
11.06.2022
Ep 47: Cultivating confidence to share your story with author Carly Newberg
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....
10.17.2022
Ep 46: Eating Disorder and Alcoholism: Renae Saager's personal and professional experience
Renae Saager is certified health & life coach and emotional eating expert who teaches women around the world how to start living a powerful, authentic life free from food and weight obsession. Tapping into her own unique journey with disordered...
10.09.2022
Ep 45: Irritable Bowel Syndrome and gut directed hypnotherapy with 'Tummy Whisperer' Helen Brookes
Helen Brooks is an award-winning Clinical Hypnotherapist and IBS Transformation Coach with a Degree in Applied Psychology. She specialises in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome through an evidence-based approach combining gut-directed hypnotherapy, psychology and wellness coaching. She hosts the...
09.28.2022
Ep 44: ADHD and eating disorders with psychotherapist Ash Seruya
Ash Seruya is a psychotherapist, artist, and storyteller. They are passionate about fat positivity, Health at Every Size, trauma-informed eating disorder treatment, weight stigma, social justice, ADHD treatment, harm reduction, and the messy, complex reality that is being in a...
09.27.2022
Announcement: Pay What You Want Wednesday
It's kind of what it says on the tin. For a limited time I am offering sessions on a 'pay what you want/can afford' basis. Group Q&A; sessions available on 5th and 12th October. More info: https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/pwyww-group Or email [email protected] --- Support this...
08.24.2022
Ep 43: Isolation, restricting and bingeing, Kylie Johnston's eating disorder and recovery story
Kylie Johnston is a Psychology student at UBC Okanagan in Canada. She recognised that she had developed an eating disorder in September 2020 and is currently well into her recovery journey. Kylie is a passionate mental health advocate and reached...
06.23.2022
Ep 42: What is positive body image, body acceptance & body neutrality? With therapist Sophie Killip
Sophie Killip is a Therapist and Coach who specialises in eating disorder recovery and body image healing. She completed her master's degree in the US and lived there for several years during her early 20s before returning home to England....
05.29.2022
Ep 41: Disengaging from diet culture and problematic social media posts with Hannah Cartwright (AfN)
Hannah Cartwright is a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) certified with the Association for Nutrition, UK. She has a Masters degree in Human Nutrition, Bachelor degree in Psychology, and has completed accredited nutritional counselling courses in Disordered Eating and Body Image....
05.11.2022
Ep 40: "My eating disorder made me a different person". Rannveig Sigurðardóttir's recovery journey
In this episode I am joined by Rannveig Sigurðardóttir a lawyer, author and mother from Iceland who has recovered from an eating disorder and wants to share her story to reduce the shame. We discuss: - Using food for comfort - The fear...
05.06.2022
Ep 39: Life update - Surprise, I have a baby!
Not a clickbait title, I actually do! So you'll be hearing me mention him in future episodes of the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-evans8/support
04.18.2022
Ep 38: Understanding an eating disorder and recovery tools with Rachelle Heinemann
In this episode I am joined by Rachelle Heinemann a licensed mental health counsellor based in NYC and Brooklyn. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and emotional eating as well as exercise addiction and body image struggles. She...
03.17.2022
Ep 37: Intuitive eating and redefining health with registered nurse Victoria Yates
In this episode we discuss: Journey to intuitive eating When does healthy eating go too far Red flags for disordered eating What is intuitive eating Intuitive eating with kids Redefining what healthy means Breaking out...
02.20.2022
Ep 36: The difference between a diet and health mindset with Dr. Lara Zibarras
In this episode, I speak to Dr. Lara Zibarras, a psychologist and food freedom coach. We discuss: The secret life of someone with an eating disorder Using food to cope with emotions Connection as a key in recovery Orthorexia...
02.10.2022
Ep 35: Creating a meaningFULL life after an eating disorder with author and counselor Alli Spotts-De Lazzer
This week I am speaking to Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, author of MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, and Body Image Issues. She has so much wisdom to share from her own experience of dieting and eating disorder recovery...
02.01.2022
Ep 34: How to find the right private therapist for eating disorder recovery
Bite-sized episode sharing a few things to think about if you're looking for a private therapist to help support your recovery from an eating disorder. Websites for the UK https://booking.eating-disorders.org.uk/counsellors/search https://helpfinder.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling Connect with Rachel. Dr Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor....
01.17.2022
Ep 33: Why embodiment is important for eating disorder recovery with dietician Ariana Rodriguez
In this episode I speak to Ariana Rodriguez, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and Registered Yoga Teacher from Embody Health London. We discuss: How dietitians help people with eating disorder recovery What does full recovery mean What is...
01.14.2022
Ep 32: Why fitness is for everyone regardless of body size with dance instructor Becky Scott
In this episode, I speak to Becky Scott a dance instructor at Missfits Workout. She’s more about building confidence than muscle, more about losing inhibitions than inches! Becky’s approach offers a great introduction to dance based group fitness for those...
01.05.2022
Ep 31: Chakras, crystals and rituals in recovery with Olivia Hernandez
In this episode, I speak to Olivia Hernandez a singer, artist and life coach who guides others to enjoy the ride of weirdness and healing that comes from Speaking Your TRUTH, by taking Bold action, embracing the beautiful journey of...
12.18.2021
Mini-series (4): How to support someone with an eating disorder at Christmas time.
A realistic and optimistic look at how you can support a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating over the festive season. For personalised support book a 'Coping at Christmas' 90 minute pick-my-brains session. Suitable for...
12.16.2021
Mini-series (3): Navigating diet talk and comments about your body over Christmas
It's probably going to happen more than once that someone says something about food or bodies that puts you on edge or triggers you. In this episode we explore how you can think differently about these situations and what steps...
12.14.2021
Mini-series (2): 7 ways to cope with an eating disorder at Christmas
Number 1 - All the basics of recovery still apply! I recommend listening to episode 2 of this podcast as a reminder of how/why our body needs fuel & listening to the mini-training series from June. We're covering 6 more ways...
12.05.2021
Mini-series (1): Reminders & coping with an eating disorder at christmas time
If you're already starting to worry that "OMG it's Christmas. All that food and the family meet-ups! I won't be able to cope" then this episode is for you. Dr Rachel Evans helps you to put things into perspective and...
11.27.2021
Ep 30: Cultivating confidence and the importance of intentional self-talk with Sheridan Leatherberry
Trigger warning: this episode mentions suicide. In this episode, I speak to Sheridan Leatherberry, a Master certified self-love and confidence coach who helps women to get out of their own heads, take action and get results in their life. We discuss How...
11.18.2021
Ep 29: I don't have time for therapy but I need help!
Bite-sized episode for those of you who have recognised how much an eating disorder, or difficulties with food/exercise/body image are impacting your life, but you're feeling too busy and don't have time for weekly therapy sessions. *NEW* 4 keys to stop...
11.08.2021
Ep 28: Eating disorders and disabilities with Sophia Purcell
Sophia Purcell has suffered with anorexia nervosa since her late teens, but wasn’t officially diagnosed until the summer of 2017, more than a decade into the eating disorder. She also has a mild form of Cerebral Palsy, a congenital condition...
11.03.2021
Ep 27: Closing the gap between knowing what to do and doing it.
In this bite-sized episode Dr Rachel Evans answers a listeners question about closing the gap between knowing what to do for recovery and then actually following through and doing it, with the example of eating regularly. We start with a very...
10.25.2021
Ep 26: Eating disorders in fiction literature and therapy animals with author Molly Fennig
In this episode I talk to Molly Fennig, a clinical psychologist in training at the Minnesota Center for Eating Disorder Research and author of the young adult novel 'Starvation'. Her second novel tells the story of a Wes, a 16...
10.05.2021
Ep 26: Using your influence for good with Divethru founder Sophie Gray
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...
09.26.2021
Ep 24: Radical self-love and intuitive eating with Victoria Evans
In this episode I speak to Victoria Evans who overcame challenges related to eating disorders, mental health, extreme dieting, and over exercising and is now a successful intuitive eating coach. She is disrupting the wellness industry through her fundamentally science-based...
09.18.2021
Ep 23: Flow with Chlo on how to get your period back
Flow with Chlo is a Dynamic Eating Psychology Coach and Therapeutic Nutrition Counsellor who specialises in helping clients learn how to receive nourishment, honour one's appetite, get their period back, develop a healthy relationship with exercise and reclaim their life...
09.13.2021
Ep 22: Recovery is possible, even after 30 years! with Caroline Drummond-Smith
Trigger warning: This episode describes eating disorder thoughts and behaviours, including mention of specific foods. I think these are fairly stereotypical of someone suffering with anorexia and I would like to keep the episode as unedited and real as possible,...
08.31.2021
EP 21: Weight inclusive care and calories on menus with Alex Williams
In this episode I speak to Alex Williams, a Registered Associate Nutritionist and Founder of Weight Inclusive Training for Healthcare Professionals. In this episode we discuss: - Alex’s relationship with food throughout school and university, her experience with ‘pseudo-dieting’ and how she’s found...
08.22.2021
Ep 20: Breathwork in eating disorder recovery with Jenelle Periard
In this episode I speak to Jenelle Periard, a Breathwork Practitioner and founder of Beyond Your Breath about using breathwork as a tool for eating disorder recovery. In this episode we discuss: - Jenelle’s relationship with food and her body which...
06.22.2021
Mini-Training (6) Imagine what can happen when you visualise your success.
FREE TRAINING SERIES. Simple Shifts for Immense Impact; learn how to communicate with your brain and get the eating disorder recovery results that you WANT. Day 6 (of 10) This strategy for success is used by everyone from top athletes and...
06.21.2021
Mini-Training (5) Do you calibrate on behaviour and take real action in order to see results?
FREE TRAINING SERIES. Simple Shifts for Immense Impact; learn how to communicate with your brain and get the eating disorder recovery results that you WANT. Day 5 (of 10) Short and sweet episode reminding you how your behaviour reveals a lot!...
06.20.2021
Mini-Training (4) How can you overcome the solution to your problem?
FREE TRAINING SERIES. Simple Shifts for Immense Impact; learn how to communicate with your brain and get the eating disorder recovery results that you WANT. Day 4 (of 10) Wouldn't it be cool if you already knew the answer to recovery?...
06.18.2021
Mini-Training (3) Insight into your personality & how to make it work for instead of against recovery
FREE TRAINING SERIES. Simple Shifts for Immense Impact; learn how to communicate with your brain and get the eating disorder recovery results that you WANT. Day 3 (of 10) short trainings. Fun episode for you to uncover 10 of your personality...
06.17.2021
Mini-training (2) The power of asking better questions in recovery
FREE TRAINING SERIES. Simple Shifts for Immense Impact; learn how to communicate with your brain and get the eating disorder recovery results that you WANT. Day 2 (of probably 10) short trainings. Did you know that the kind of questions you...
06.16.2021
Mini-Training (1) My 3 favourite concepts of Neuro-Linguistic Programming that you can apply TODAY to change the way you think, feel and behave!!
FREE TRAINING SERIES. Simple Shifts for Immense Impact; learn how to communicate with your brain and get the eating disorder recovery results that you WANT. Day 1 (of probably 10) short trainings. I'm sharing my 3 favourite concepts of Neuro-Linguistic Programming...
05.12.2021
Ep 19: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Trisha Barker
In this episode I speak to Coach and Founder Trisha Barker all about imposter syndrome. In this episode we discuss: - Trisha’s own relationship with food from mealtimes growing up in a Sicilian family, trying to manage her weight with diet...
05.04.2021
Ep 18: This can't be an eating disorder, I'm a fella with Richie Cartwright
In this episode we speak about stereotypes around eating disorders and why it isn't always easy to recognise that you have one if you're male. Richie Cartwright shares his experience with binge eating, the journey to getting help and founding...
04.25.2021
ep 17: Trigger warnings & what to do if you're triggered
In this episode we are exploring how you can decide whether or not to engage with content that has a trigger warning, and what to do if you engage and get triggered (i.e., it causes eating disorder thoughts and behaviours)....
04.11.2021
Ep 16: What can we learn from the passing of Nikki Grahame?
Super short solo episode. Please listen to this episode in the spirit in which it was intended (a helpful resource). There are so many more important conversations that could be had around this topic and I don't pretend to know...
04.09.2021
Ep 15: Navigating elimination diets with Lauren Windas
In this episode I speak to Nutritional Therapist and Naturopath Lauren Windas about elimination diets. In this episode we discuss how to maintain a positive relationship with food if you have to eat in a certain way for health reasons....
03.28.2021
Ep 14: Recovery Q&A
In this bite-sized episode I'm answering your questions about eating disorder recovery. 1. How do I get rid of the feeling that I'm not ill enough to recover? 2. How do I believe recovery will be worth it when my ED voice...

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Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder Recovery episodes:

Ep 52: 5 common hang ups in eating disorder recovery with Meg McCabe

Ep 51: Healthy eating, wellness culture and orthorexia with sports dietician Renee McGregor

Ep 50: Identifying and supporting those with eating disorders in school settings - the Eating Disorder Toolkit

Ep 49: The role of self-worth, perfectionism and comparison in eating disorders with Elle Mace

Ep 48: The reality of going through a relapse with Hannah Hickinbotham

Ep 47: Cultivating confidence to share your story with author Carly Newberg

Ep 46: Eating Disorder and Alcoholism: Renae Saager's personal and professional experience

Ep 45: Irritable Bowel Syndrome and gut directed hypnotherapy with 'Tummy Whisperer' Helen Brookes

Ep 44: ADHD and eating disorders with psychotherapist Ash Seruya

Announcement: Pay What You Want Wednesday

Ep 43: Isolation, restricting and bingeing, Kylie Johnston's eating disorder and recovery story

Ep 42: What is positive body image, body acceptance & body neutrality? With therapist Sophie Killip

Ep 41: Disengaging from diet culture and problematic social media posts with Hannah Cartwright (AfN)

Ep 40: "My eating disorder made me a different person". Rannveig Sigurðardóttir's recovery journey

Ep 39: Life update - Surprise, I have a baby!

Ep 38: Understanding an eating disorder and recovery tools with Rachelle Heinemann

Ep 37: Intuitive eating and redefining health with registered nurse Victoria Yates

Ep 36: The difference between a diet and health mindset with Dr. Lara Zibarras

Ep 35: Creating a meaningFULL life after an eating disorder with author and counselor Alli Spotts-De Lazzer

Ep 34: How to find the right private therapist for eating disorder recovery

Ep 33: Why embodiment is important for eating disorder recovery with dietician Ariana Rodriguez

Ep 32: Why fitness is for everyone regardless of body size with dance instructor Becky Scott

Ep 31: Chakras, crystals and rituals in recovery with Olivia Hernandez

Mini-series (4): How to support someone with an eating disorder at Christmas time.

Mini-series (3): Navigating diet talk and comments about your body over Christmas

Mini-series (2): 7 ways to cope with an eating disorder at Christmas

Mini-series (1): Reminders & coping with an eating disorder at christmas time

Ep 30: Cultivating confidence and the importance of intentional self-talk with Sheridan Leatherberry

Ep 29: I don't have time for therapy but I need help!

Ep 28: Eating disorders and disabilities with Sophia Purcell

Ep 27: Closing the gap between knowing what to do and doing it.

Ep 26: Eating disorders in fiction literature and therapy animals with author Molly Fennig

Ep 26: Using your influence for good with Divethru founder Sophie Gray

Ep 24: Radical self-love and intuitive eating with Victoria Evans

Ep 23: Flow with Chlo on how to get your period back

Ep 22: Recovery is possible, even after 30 years! with Caroline Drummond-Smith

EP 21: Weight inclusive care and calories on menus with Alex Williams

Ep 20: Breathwork in eating disorder recovery with Jenelle Periard

Mini-Training (6) Imagine what can happen when you visualise your success.

Mini-Training (5) Do you calibrate on behaviour and take real action in order to see results?

Mini-Training (4) How can you overcome the solution to your problem?

Mini-Training (3) Insight into your personality & how to make it work for instead of against recovery

Mini-training (2) The power of asking better questions in recovery

Mini-Training (1) My 3 favourite concepts of Neuro-Linguistic Programming that you can apply TODAY to change the way you think, feel and behave!!

Ep 19: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Trisha Barker

Ep 18: This can't be an eating disorder, I'm a fella with Richie Cartwright

ep 17: Trigger warnings & what to do if you're triggered

Ep 16: What can we learn from the passing of Nikki Grahame?

Ep 15: Navigating elimination diets with Lauren Windas

Ep 14: Recovery Q&A

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