This is a special joint Q&A episode with my brilliant friend Victoria from The Body Love Binge, where we answer real recovery questions from our communities. We’re covering so much in this conversation — from getting your period back, to setting boundaries with family, understanding set point theory, challenging intuitive eating rules, and what recovery fatigue really means.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing recovery “right”, feared that eating without hunger will mean endless weight gain, or just needed to hear two people who’ve been through it talk honestly — this one’s for you.

⏱️ Listener Questions & Timestamps:

[03:01] “What can I do to get my period back?”
Georgia asked about restoring her period after 10 years. I share why rest, nervous system regulation and patience are key, and how you don’t need to force-feed yourself — your body already knows how to heal.

[10:30] “How do I deal with body comments or judgments from my elderly parents?”
We talk about the emotional impact of family comments, how to set boundaries with consequences, and why healing the inner child matters so much in these moments.

[19:34] “Is intuitive eating secretly diet culture? Why does it feel so contradictory?”
We unpack the truth about intuitive eating — how it can become another rulebook, and why real food freedom means trusting yourself, not following guidelines.

[28:46] “Will I keep gaining weight if I eat when I’m not hungry?”
I share my own experience with set point theory, why trying to stay at the low end of your ‘range’ backfires, and how eating freely will always stabilise when you're truly at peace with food.

[37:10] “Why are some people in very large bodies? Doesn’t that mean they eat too much?”
This one gets to the heart of weight stigma. We talk about trauma, shame, emotional coping, bingeing vs restriction, and why body size isn’t a simple equation of input and output.

[46:30] “Why am I so exhausted now that I’m finally eating?”
I’ve lived this one — the deep, bone-tired fatigue that hits when the eating disorder lets go. I explain why it’s part of recovery, what’s happening in the body, and why it's not something to fight against.

[51:15] “Can binge eating become a bad habit after recovery?”
Victoria answers beautifully here — the difference between bingeing and emotional eating, how habits aren’t bad unless shame is involved, and why full permission is what leads to true choice.

[59:01] “What challenges do you still face in life after recovery?”
We both open up about the things we’re navigating now — from motherhood and visibility to self-expression and the ongoing journey of growth beyond recovery.

If you’re looking for real support from people who’ve been there and truly get it, The Eating Disorder Recovery Circle is here for you. It’s a unique community of people at all stages of recovery, supporting each other through the mess, the milestones, and everything in between.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Monthly coaching calls with opportunities for 1:1 support

• The Feelings Navigator to guide you through tough emotions

• Live workshops and expert-led courses

• Dozens of how-to recovery guides (like how to eat at a buffet or go to a restaurant without fear)

• On-demand recovery resources, including Overcoming the Fear of Weight Gain

👉 Come join us: https://www.edrecoverycircle.com/join

🎤 Want to submit a question?

If you're in the Circle, you can drop your question right inside — I always prioritise those first.
You can also find a question box on my Instagram Story highlights.
And if you’re in Victoria’s free group, she takes questions there for our joint episodes too.

If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate, review and share it — you never know who might need to hear this today.

💛 You don’t have to do this alone.