Conversations, The CEA-HOW Podcast

In today's episode, we talk with compulsive eater Linda Jean. The episode includes a reference to suicide. If the references to suicide in this episode bring up difficult feelings for you, please reach out to appropriate support resources. Talking with a mental health professional or someone you trust can help. Crisis hotlines, text services, and chat services are available in many regions and can connect you with trained counselors who are there to listen.

The opinions expressed by the Speaker on this podcast are their own, and not necessarily those of CEA-HOW as a whole.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW (CEA-HOW) is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive eating. We are a 12 Step program for anyone with an eating disorder--compulsive eater, anorexic, bulimic, etc. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

Are you a compulsive eater? Check out these questions: https://www.ceahow.org/en/newcomers/am-i-a-compulsive-eater/.

The best way to learn about CEA-HOW is to attend one of our meetings: https://www.ceahow.org/en/meetings/find-a-meeting/

In this episode, we sit down with Joy, a woman in recovery from compulsive eating who shares how gratitude, honesty, and daily commitment have transformed her life. Her story is a grounded, hopeful reminder that recovery isn't a single moment — it's a practice built one day at a time. Her perspective is candid, compassionate, and deeply relatable for anyone navigating their own healing journey.

The opinions expressed by the Speaker on this podcast are their own, and not necessarily those of CEA-HOW as a whole.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW (CEA-HOW) is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive eating. We are a 12 Step program for anyone with an eating disorder--compulsive eater, anorexic, bulimic, etc. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

Are you a compulsive eater? Check out these questions: https://www.ceahow.org/en/newcomers/am-i-a-compulsive-eater/.

The best way to learn about CEA-HOW is to attend one of our meetings: https://www.ceahow.org/en/meetings/find-a-meeting/

Join us as we talk with a long-time CEA‑HOW member Joan, who has found lasting recovery from anorexia and bulimia. She shares how spiritual guidance, structured tools, and fellowship helped her move from isolation to freedom. Her story offers encouragement to anyone seeking healing from an eating disorder.

The opinions expressed by the Speaker on this podcast are their own, and not necessarily those of CEA-HOW as a whole.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW (CEA-HOW) is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive eating. We are a 12 Step program for anyone with an eating disorder--compulsive eater, anorexic, bulimic, etc. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

Are you a compulsive eater? Check out these questions: https://www.ceahow.org/en/newcomers/am-i-a-compulsive-eater/.

The best way to learn about CEA-HOW is to attend one of our meetings: https://www.ceahow.org/en/meetings/find-a-meeting/

In today's episode, we sit down with long‑time CEA‑HOW member Barbara D., whose slow‑and‑steady approach to recovery has transformed her life in ways she never expected. She shares the spiritual milestones that kept her going, the moments she nearly gave up, and the unexpected gifts she received simply by staying the course. If you've ever wondered whether your own recovery is moving "fast enough," this conversation offers reassurance, perspective, and a reminder that the miracle often arrives right after we think we can't keep going.

The opinions expressed by the Speaker on this podcast are their own, and not necessarily those of CEA-HOW as a whole.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW (CEA-HOW) is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive eating. We are a 12 Step program for anyone with an eating disorder--compulsive eater, anorexic, bulimic, etc. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

Are you a compulsive eater? Check out these questions: https://www.ceahow.org/en/newcomers/am-i-a-compulsive-eater/.

The best way to learn about CEA-HOW is to attend one of our meetings: https://www.ceahow.org/en/meetings/find-a-meeting/

In today's episode, we sit down with Toni, a woman in recovery from compulsive eating, who opens up about the moment she realized her relationship with food was standing in the way of her dream of becoming a mother.

The opinions expressed by the Speaker on this podcast are their own, and not necessarily those of CEA-HOW as a whole.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW (CEA-HOW) is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive eating. We are a 12 Step program for anyone with an eating disorder--compulsive eater, anorexic, bulimic, etc. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

Are you a compulsive eater? Check out these questions: https://www.ceahow.org/en/newcomers/am-i-a-compulsive-eater/.

The best way to learn about CEA-HOW is to attend one of our meetings: https://www.ceahow.org/en/meetings/find-a-meeting/

In this heartfelt conversation, we sit down with Kathleen, a woman in recovery from Compulsive Eating who is committed to living one day at a time. She opens up about the pain that brought her to seek help, the tools that keep her grounded, and the peace of mind she never thought possible. Her story is an honest look at struggle, surrender, and the ongoing journey of healing.

The opinions expressed by the Speaker on this podcast are their own, and not necessarily those of CEA-HOW as a whole.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW (CEA-HOW) is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive eating. We are a 12 Step program for anyone with an eating disorder--compulsive eater, anorexic, bulimic, etc. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

Are you a compulsive eater? Check out these questions: https://www.ceahow.org/en/newcomers/am-i-a-compulsive-eater/.

The best way to learn about CEA-HOW is to attend one of our meetings: https://www.ceahow.org/en/meetings/find-a-meeting/

In this episode, we sit down with Shannon, a woman whose relationship with food has been a lifelong roller coaster — from childhood patterns to adult struggles with compulsive eating. Through her honest and vulnerable story, she shows us that change is possible at any stage of life, and that it truly is never too late to reclaim hope, health, and self‑trust.

The opinions expressed by the Speaker on this podcast are their own, and not necessarily those of CEA-HOW as a whole.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW (CEA-HOW) is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive eating. We are a 12 Step program for anyone with an eating disorder--compulsive eater, anorexic, bulimic, etc. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

Are you a compulsive eater? Check out these questions: https://www.ceahow.org/en/newcomers/am-i-a-compulsive-eater/.

The best way to learn about CEA-HOW is to attend one of our meetings: https://www.ceahow.org/en/meetings/find-a-meeting/

In this episode, we talk with Susan, a shy compulsive eater and bulimic who used food as a way to numb overwhelming pain. For years, compulsive eating was her only form of self‑soothing — until she realized it was destroying her life. She shares the moment she knew things had to change and how a 12‑step program for eating disorders became the path that finally offered hope and healing.

The opinions expressed by the Speaker on this podcast are their own, and not necessarily those of CEA-HOW as a whole.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW (CEA-HOW) is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive eating. We are a 12 Step program for anyone with an eating disorder--compulsive eater, anorexic, bulimic, etc. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

Are you a compulsive eater? Check out these questions: https://www.ceahow.org/en/newcomers/am-i-a-compulsive-eater/.

The best way to learn about CEA-HOW is to attend one of our meetings: https://www.ceahow.org/en/meetings/find-a-meeting/

Claire shares an honest look at her life before finding recovery from food addiction — the pain, the turning point, and the peace she's discovering today. She talks about what it was like, what happened, and who she is now: not perfect, but grounded, hopeful, and walking a new path toward freedom.

The opinions expressed by the Speaker on this podcast are their own, and not necessarily those of CEA-HOW as a whole.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW (CEA-HOW) is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive eating. We are a 12 Step program for anyone with an eating disorder--compulsive eater, anorexic, bulimic, etc. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

Are you a compulsive eater? Check out these questions: https://www.ceahow.org/en/newcomers/am-i-a-compulsive-eater/.

The best way to learn about CEA-HOW is to attend one of our meetings: https://www.ceahow.org/en/meetings/find-a-meeting/

In this episode, we have an honest, unfiltered conversation with Kevin, a compulsive eater who faced significant challenges and still found his way into recovery. His story offers hope, clarity, and connection for anyone who has ever asked themselves these same painful questions.

The opinions expressed by the Speaker on this podcast are their own, and not necessarily those of CEA-HOW as a whole.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW (CEA-HOW) is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive eating. We are a 12 Step program for anyone with an eating disorder--compulsive eater, anorexic, bulimic, etc. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

Are you a compulsive eater? Check out these questions: https://www.ceahow.org/en/newcomers/am-i-a-compulsive-eater/.

The best way to learn about CEA-HOW is to attend one of our meetings: https://www.ceahow.org/en/meetings/find-a-meeting/