Flurina shares her journey of struggling with an eating disorder for 17 years and how she found healing through movement, body awareness, and rediscovering the miracle within. She discusses using her body as a means of control, her passion for studying osteopathy, and realising her eating disorder was trying to help her avoid difficult feelings. Florina explains how she became grateful for her illness as it led her to her purpose of supporting other women in their recovery.  

books mentioned

The Awakened Woman by Dr. Tererai Trent

Eating in the light of the moon by Dr. Anita Johnston:

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Flurina Dominique Thali

Podcast host | Osteopath | Lecturer

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#eatingdisorderrecovery #bodyawareness #osteopathy #womensupport #healingjourney #feelings #gratitude #lifepurpose

Today we're talking about getting out of autopilot mode and developing more consciousness. 🧠

Do you ever catch yourself just blindly following your thoughts without questioning them? That's living on autopilot! Here I share how we can step back, observe our thoughts, and get curious. 🤔

We discuss:

- What consciousness and awareness really mean 

- How to re-focus your attention to the present moment

- A simple daily practice to get more conscious

- Questioning old stories and narratives from your past  

- Not letting childhood conditioning run your current life

Set that alarm and try my mindfulness exercise - using your senses to connect to the here and now. 🌿 Be the observer of your thoughts and get out of autopilot! 

Tag someone who overthinks and could use this reminder to get present! 👥

#consciousness #awareness #mindfulness #overthinking #presence #personalgrowth #autopilot #selfhelp #selfimprovement #podcast #motivation

What did you think? Have you tried practicing awareness like this? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️

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In this collaboration episode, Join me, Julia Trehane an eating disorder recovery coach and Victoria Kleinsman another ed coach, openly discuss lesser known aspects of recovering from an eating disorder.

From edema and exhaustion to digestive issues and body image struggles, we address the challenges head on and offer guidance and support to you our listeners. 

Topics covered:

- Physical symptoms like edema, exhaustion, digestive issues, inflammation, and unexplained pains

- Emotional challenges including isolation, shame, grief, and emotional overload

- Cognitive impacts such as inability to focus and make decisions  

- The loss of eating disorder behaviours providing a "high"

- Body dysmorphia persisting despite recovery

- Changes in sex drive from non-existent to sudden resurgence

We share our personal experiences with these issues during recovery and provide hope, reassurance, and practical guidance for those struggling.and emphasise that the difficulties faced are temporary and infinitely worthwhile for achieving freedom. We also invite listeners to suggest topics for future episodes.

#recoveryjourney #eatingdisorderrecovery #selfacceptance 

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In this episode I chat about how we can feel after christmas and what we can do to help ourselves feel more grounded and compassionate.

There is also a soothing meditation to bring you home to yourself.

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This episode is one that I recorded with Victoria and Karla originally for Victorias podcast but its just too good not to share on mine too. The three of us have an open and frank discussion about all the weird things we did when living in an eating disorder.

https://www.instagram.com/victoriakleinsmanofficial?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

https://www.instagram.com/kar_manz?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

 Sabrina is an intuitive eating and food freedom coach who helps people heal their relationship with food and their bodies. She shares her personal journey and struggles with disordered eating and provides practical strategies for making lasting behavior changes. 

Key Topics Covered:

- Sabrina's background and what led her to become a food freedom coach

- The allure yet false promises of diet culture

- The psychology behind behavior change and habits

- Common mistakes people make when trying to change habits

- How identity and beliefs impact change

- Sabrina's 10-step blueprint for successfully building habits

- The power of habit stacking and celebrating small wins 

- Adopting the mindset of your "future self"

Resources:

Launch waitlist: https://sabrinamagnan.com/training-waitlist

Website: https://sabrinamagnan.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrina.magnan.health/ @sabrina.magnan.health

Podcast: https://liveunrestrictedpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

- Orthorexia is an unhealthy obsession with “clean” eating, not a true commitment to health

- Often stems from good intentions but becomes an anxiety-ridden rigid set of food rules

- Causes social isolation, physical issues, mental distress

- Key signs: inflexibility, distress when “rules” broken, avoidance of social situations involving food

- Recovery is challenging but possible with self-compassion, professional support, addressing root issues

- Distinguish by assessing impact on quality of life — does it enhance or diminish?

- We must push back on unrealistic standards rather than internalize them

- Food and exercise are meant to nourish, not punish

Focus on balance, moderation and self-care rather than seeking an impossible perfection. Be patient and celebrate small victories. Prioritise self-acceptance.

Katherine Cimorelli, singer from the popular band Cimorelli, opens up about her powerful journey recovering from an eating disorder. Though she grew up with a healthy relationship with food, things took a turn when she entered the music industry in Los Angeles at 18.  

The immense pressure to look thin coupled with the prevalent “clean eating” culture led Katherine down a decade-long struggle with orthorexia and disordered eating. It wasn’t until 2020, after getting very sick with mono, that she finally had a breakthrough. 

Stumbling upon the concept of intuitive eating while bedridden sparked a revelation in Katherine - she realised the mental anguish she had been putting herself through for years due to extreme dietary restriction. Her new approach to food gave her a liberation she hadn't felt in a long time.

However, when bodily changes from pregnancy later triggered her, Katherine found she needed help. A diagnosis from a dietitian led her to understand she had an eating disorder all along.  

Now, Katherine focuses her recovery on mental wellness practices like prayer, connections with loved ones, and variety in eating/movement. She hopes that by bravely sharing her story, her music and words can encourage anyone still trapped in disordered eating to seek the help and freedom they deserve. There is life waiting beyond the confines of diet culture.

- The holiday season can be challenging for people recovering from eating disorders.
- With preparation and support, it's possible to navigate the festivities while maintaining recovery.
Strategies for the Holidays
1. Preparation and Planning for Holiday Meals
- Discuss menu ahead of time.
- Identify safe foods. 
- Plan for portion control.
- Bring your own dishes if needed.
- Rehearse responses to questions about your eating.
- Use mental preparation techniques. 
2. Build a Support System
- Identify supportive people who can be allies.
- Establish a distress signal.  
- Schedule check-ins.
- Discuss potential challenges.
- Have an exit strategy.
3. Set Boundaries
- Communicate needs clearly.
- Define limits around food and conversations.  
- Say no to things that make you uncomfortable.
- Create physical boundaries.
- Limit time at events.
4. Use Coping Strategies
- Have a plan and safe foods.
- Focus on connections.
- Practice mindfulness.
- Visualize handling situations calmly.
- Maintain self-care routine. 
- Have professional support lined up.
5. Practice Self-Compassion and Flexibility
- It's okay if things don't go perfectly.
- Adjust expectations as needed.
- Use affirmations.
- Forgive yourself for any setbacks.
6. Debrief after Events
- Reflect in a journal on what went well and what was difficult.
- Identify successes and challenges. 
- Evaluate coping strategies used.
- Discuss with your therapist. 
7. Continue Therapy and Support  
- Maintain regular sessions with your therapist or coach.
- Develop a crisis plan. 
- Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
8. Educate Family Members
- Explain your eating disorder and needs.
- Discuss potential triggers and boundaries.
- Do roleplaying exercises.
- Set realistic expectations.
9. Manage Holiday Triggers
- Identify potential triggers.
- Develop coping plans.
- Limit exposure if needed.
- Prepare responses to difficult questions.
10. Create New Traditions
- Plan activity-based gatherings.
- Start new practices focused on connection.
- Volunteer together.
- Host relaxation or personal growth workshops.
Conclusion
- The holidays can be redefined and made more supportive with preparation and compassion.
- Focus on connections over food.
- Be kind to yourself and others.

Becoming Embodied : How Embodiment Can Support Eating Disorder Recovery

 In this episode, I spoke with Rachel Wilkinson, a trauma-informed practitioner and trainer. We discussed how embodiment and reconnecting to your body can be a powerful tool in eating disorder recovery.

Key Topics Covered:

- Rachel's background in recovery from addiction and eating disorders, and her journey to becoming a therapist and yoga teacher

- Why dissociation and disconnection from the body is common in eating disorders as a coping mechanism for overwhelming stress 

- The importance of embodiment and reconnecting to your body through practices like yoga, mindfulness, and therapeutic movement

- How to cultivate curiosity and be explorative with movement rather than judgemental 

- Welcoming all emotions, even difficult ones like anxiety - they are not 'good' or 'bad'

- The problem with toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing that negates certain feelings

- Rachel's community wellbeing project Create Your Community which aims to make holistic wellbeing accessible 

- The current mental health crisis exacerbated by the pandemic and importance of community connection

- How to contact Rachel and access support from Create Your Community

Resources:

Create Your Community website: www.createyourcommunity.org.uk 

Contact Rachel: [email protected]

Instagram : Raw_yogi