Fly To Freedom: The anorexia recovery podcast

Episode 106 - What Healing Feels Like (Part 2) – Understanding the Physical and Emotional Changes in Eating Disorder Recovery


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Welcome back to Fly to Freedom. In this second part of our series on common eating disorder recovery symptoms, we’re exploring the emotional and neurological shifts that often surface during the healing process.

If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, I encourage you to start there—we covered the physical signs of healing in anorexia recovery, including extreme hunger, bloating, and fatigue. In this episode, we shift focus to the internal healing process—those invisible but powerful changes that can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even frightening at times.

Together, we unpack:

  • Hair shedding in recovery – why it happens and why it's a good sign

  • Temperature dysregulation – swinging between freezing and overheating

  • Brain fog and memory issues – how malnutrition affects cognitive function

  • Dizziness and lightheadedness – understanding what’s really happening

  • Frequent urination – how your body is rebalancing its fluid levels

  • Menstrual cycle changes – what to expect as hormones regulate

  • Vivid dreams and emotional swings – the brain’s way of processing again

  • Teeth sensitivity and sore gums – oral health during nourishment restoration

Every one of these symptoms is part of your body’s deep healing. In this episode, I’ll explain why they occur, how long they might last, and what you can do to ease them.

Healing doesn't always feel like healing—and that’s why this conversation matters so much. These symptoms are not signs that something is going wrong. They are signs that your body is finally feeling safe enough to rebuild.

✨ If you’ve been feeling like your mind is foggy, your emotions are on a rollercoaster, or your body is doing strange things—this episode is for you.

You are not broken.You are healing.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Join The Eating Disorder Recovery Circle – your place for support, tools, and community

  • The Feelings Navigator – explore what you’re feeling and get instant support (within the Eating Disorder Recovery Circle)

  • Other helpful episodes:

    • Episode 105 Part 1 – Physical Signs of Healing

    • Episode 97 – Coping with Extreme Hunger in Recovery

    • Episode 81 – How Nutrition Restores Mental Clarity

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to know they’re not alone. And if you’re navigating recovery right now—come say hello on Instagram or send me a message. I’d love to hear from you.

With love always,
Julia 💛

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