In this insightful episode of the Wednesday’s Child podcast, we chat to Isabel Leming, one of the most recent arrivals to our Wednesday’s Child practitioner team.

Isabel talks about her therapeutic approaches and about the various kinds of modalities you may come across when seeking recovery support for an eating disorder.

We explore the timing of therapy intervention, the important factors to bear in mind when identifying a therapist, and we ask whether there really is still a stigma about seeking therapy in the first place.

You’ll also note Debbie and Isabel have an interesting chat about ‘tapping’, one particular modality used by Isabel and found to be very effective as a calming intervention tool for those of all ages, but especially the young.

If you find you’re interested in a workshop involving such practices, or you’d like to know more about referrals for Isabel’s support in eating disorder recovery, email [email protected]

In this special guest edition of the Wednesday’s Child podcast, Debbie chats to Andrew Seed, Integrative Psychotherapist at Orri.

Andrew helps us explore the concept of attachment theory, and talks about why this may be seen more frequently among those with an eating disorder.

He discusses the presentation of attachment behaviours, and the merits of seeking therapy which specifically addresses this area.

A warning that this episode contains detail around how relationships (in early years, and subsequent) may have a bearing on how we form our relationships with ourselves and the outside world.

Please do ensure that if you are seeking therapy, you always do the appropriate investigation and exploration into who you turn to, and what expertise or experiences they have.

For more about Orri, go to https://www.orri-uk.com/our-treatment/

If you’d like to share your story about attachment theory and eating disorders (which can be anonymously shared), please email [email protected]

For all the discussion and debate on the media right now about the cost of living, the price of food, and the fear about heating our homes, there may be many of you who’ve silently thought ‘what about me and how it affects my eating disorder’.

Perhaps you’re a parent or carer of someone whose binge behaviours put huge strain on the household bills. Perhaps you’re someone recently out of treatment for a restrictive eating disorder, and now petrified about spending money on food – which is exactly the medicine your body needs. Or maybe your poorly state of health is already compromised enough, and now you’re worrying you’ll be even colder and less able to manage the winter period, if you struggle to afford your energy costs?

These are real issues, and they need talking about.

Sarah and Debbie use this episode to inject both some reality and humour into the complex situation around eating disorders and the cost of living crisis.

We also share one particular contribution from a listener kind enough to email with her thoughts.

If you’d like to tell us about your story or comment on the episode, please email [email protected]

There’s little more tragic than witnessing someone push so far toward recovery from an eating disorder, and then knowing they’ve decided to ‘settle’ at Quasi status.

Sure, it might feel possible to go to work, continue studying, or even maintain a half-life in a relationship or as a parent – but what you should REALLY want, is TRUE recovery.

Here, Sarah and Debbie discuss what joy comes from that full recovery and how their own experiences played out to remind them of the toxicity with which the illness tried to keep them stuck.

They discuss why pausing really should never be a consideration in your bid for true freedom, and that even if you go a little slower, you should still keep going toward the summit.

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A hugely respected voice in the world of eating disorders, Bernie Wright (expert practitioner and a clinical director for the National Centre for Eating Disorders), chats to Debbie about how her career evolved, and what led to her finding her niche.

This episode provides plenty of conversation around the issue of neurodiversity and eating disorders, plus Bernie’s specialist insight into training healthcare professionals to ensure their greater knowledge of eating disorders.

For more details about Bernie, go to https://www.healingminds.co/about

You can also email her directly at [email protected]

Your trusty hosts Sarah and Debbie are back for their double-headed banter about all things eating disorders.

The pair chat about the wobbles and worries which crop up in particular over the summer period, and call on their own memories and motivations for continuing with recovery when issues around clothes, food fears or body angst threatened to derail a happy summer.

As ever, you’re encouraged to share your experiences and your summer victories.

Email us at [email protected]

In this guest episode, Debbie is joined by Suzanne Samaka, who has raised her voice on the topic of photo editing.

On the back of the recent news that the health and social care committee has made recommendations about editing images (and cited the impact on those with eating disorders and likely to suffer them), Suzanne discussed what prompted her concern about this area, and what she hopes to achieve.

You can get behind the campaign by following Suzanne on her various social media accounts, or signing the petition link at https://www.change.org/ChangeSocialMediaLaws 

Find Suzanne at @SuzanneSamaka on twitter, or @protectyouthmentalhealth on Instagram, and search the hashtag #HonestyAboutEditing.

Debbie flies solo today, chatting to you, the Wednesday’s Child community, and reacting to some of the many requests and dilemmas which have popped into our mailbox over the last week.

She discusses finding a new identity in recovery, supporting a loved one through an eating disorder, and how to tackle the issue of fertility with a partner who has previously battled an eating disorder.

As ever, ideas for guests and themes are always welcome. Mail [email protected]

Witnessing the diet culture behaviour of others can be really tricky in eating disorder recovery, but whether you live with those who choose to eat or behave according to the diet culture playbook, it’s vital you run your own race and choose to turn the other cheek to actions and conversations which you know are unhelpful.

In this episode, Debbie and Sarah discuss keeping your motivation on track in recovery, and suggest ways to boost your toolkit when you’re consistently faced with family and friends who seem unable to understand the very habits and lifestyle choices which trigger you.

This episode is also a worthwhile listen for parents and carers, aiding you in understanding what more you can do to make the home environment more comfortable for everyone.

Catching your behaviours and subtle shifts in daily habits, can help prevent a full-blown fall back into an eating disorder.

In this episode, Debbie and Sarah discuss stopping the slip backwards. They compare the tips, tactics and toolkit aids which they’ve used at points in their recovery journey

Hear them discuss the importance of speaking out and seeking support when a historic eating disorder seems to be resurrecting, and tracking which old behaviours might be emerging unexpectedly.

Share your story of ‘the backward slip’ and what’s worked for you by way of prevention. [email protected]