Have you ever wondered if you're "allowed" to lose weight after recovering from disordered eating or body image issues? Eating disorder therapist and OCD specialist, Alegra Kastens, shares her journey with OCD, EDs, and weight loss after recovery. We explore the middle ground between diet culture and anti-diet culture, and the nuance needed for true body image healing and intuitive eating. A must-listen for anyone navigating life after eating disorder recovery or feeling stuck between extremes.

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00:00 Introduction

03:56 Alegra's Journey

12:22 OCD Treatment Experience

16:17 Healing From Anorexia

17:20 Addressing Major Weight Gain

19:22 Pursuing Weight Loss

20:12 Period Loss at a Higher Weight

21:56 Weight Loss vs. Behaviour Change

23:11 Harms of Anti-Diet Culture

25:26 When Weight Loss Is Off the Table

26:25 Post-Recovery, Are Diets Possible?

30:02 From One Extreme to the Next

36:55 WIEIADs

39:11 Anti-Diet Culture Helped Until It Didn't

40:35 Body Image & Body Dysmorphia

48:48 What Thin Clinicians Get Wrong

52:05 SkinnyTok Thoughts

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💁🏻‍♀️ ABOUT NATALIE ROSE

Hey, I’m Natalie Rose—a licensed therapist and virtual coach. I help women navigate the real, raw healing of food and body image struggles, and break free from judgment to live more peacefully and confidently.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice.