Welcome to a very special episode of The Body Love Binge AND Fly to Freedom! Today, I’m joined by my best friend, Julia, and we’re diving deep into your questions about eating disorder recovery, fear, self-acceptance, and what true freedom really looks like.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

• Embracing fear and using it as a tool for growth
• The power of full food permission and why all foods fit
• How to deal with guilt and shut down the ED voice
• The challenges of rest, body image, and weight gain fears
• How recovery impacts relationships, self-love, and every part of life

This conversation is raw, real, and packed with insights to help you move forward in your recovery journey. Let’s do this together!

Some Truth Bombs from This Episode:

1. "Fear is a compass—what scares you is often what will set you free."
2. "Discomfort is temporary, but the freedom on the other side is forever."
3. "You don’t have to silence the ED voice—you just have to stop listening to it."
4. "Recovery isn’t about what you weigh—it’s about what you gain back in life."
5. "Rest isn’t a punishment—it’s a gift to your body."
6. "People will judge you no matter what. The real question is—are you living for them or for yourself?"
7. "The most radical act of self-love is choosing yourself over fear."
8. "You don’t need permission to eat. Your body already gave you that."
9. "Weight gain isn’t the problem—your fear of it is."
10. "Your worth was never meant to be measured by a number."

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Timestamps & Key Takeaways:[00:02:30] **Lessons from Recovery: Embracing Fear as a Growth Tool**- Recovery has completely changed how I see fear—now, I know that when I feel scared, something incredible is on the other side.- "Discomfort is the price of growth, and on the other side of fear is always more confidence and freedom."[00:05:00] **Motherhood & Self-Love: Learning to Let Go**- I get real about how becoming a mom has deepened my surrender and self-trust. - Finding the balance between taking care of myself and meeting my daughter's needs has been a whole new learning experience.[00:10:00] **Q&A Begins! Overcoming Guilt & Food Rules**- Let’s talk about that nagging ED voice—how do we silence it? (Hint: You don’t, but you do learn how to stop believing it!)- "Guilt is not a fact—it’s a conditioned response. The only way to move through it is to challenge it."[00:20:00] **Rest & Exercise Obsession: Breaking Free from the Need to Move**- I know how hard it is to rest, but trust me, it is essential.- "Rest is the hardest part of recovery, but it is also the most healing."

[00:30:00] **Fear of Weight Gain & Body Judgment**- People will judge—so what? Let’s shift our focus to what *we* think about ourselves.- "You weren’t born to give people boners—your worth is so much deeper than your size."[00:40:00] **Navigating Health & Fitness Advice in Recovery**- There’s so much noise out there—let’s talk about how to cut through the BS and trust what *your* body needs.- "If you had a broken leg, you wouldn’t be worried about 10,000 steps a day—recovery requires a different approach."[00:50:00] **The Best Part of Recovery: Life Beyond the ED**- Julia and I reflect on the biggest gifts recovery has given us—self-acceptance, deep friendships, and the ability to live fully.- "Recovery isn’t just about food—it’s about stepping into your power and becoming who you were always meant to be."