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Are you in what feels like a never ending recovery/relapse cycle?

You're not alone.

Community member Amber wrote in to Fear Less to share her experience with a long term eating disorder that persists, even after attempts at treatment.

Hear what hosts Jessica and Andrea have to say about this common recovery predicament, and find out if weight restoration really needs to happen before you do the deeper healing work.

Resource mentioned: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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"Eating disorders are the only health issue where there's a race to the bottom."

If you've ever felt like you are not sick enough or thin enough to receive eating disorder care, this episode is for you.

Host Andrea Wells and guest Nia Patterson address a burning recovery question from a community member about feeling unworthy of support due to the size of their body. Nia shares insights on why you deserve eating disorder care regardless of your body size, and ways you can self advocate when you feel like you're not "sick enough".

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What's leading your recovery: your head, or your heart?

In preparation for this weekend's Map My Year event, Jessica and Andrea discuss the concept of head goals vs. heart goals and why it’s important to be able to differentiate between the two so you can set goals that fulfill you and you can follow through on rather than goals that deflate you and leave you feeling frustrated.

Take a listen to learn more and go through Map My Year yourself to get the full experience.

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What stories do you tell yourself about your body?

That's what fellow recovery warrior and mental health advocate Nia Patterson asks in their new body image workbook What's The Story?.

Nia is a social activist, artist, content creator, podcaster, and business and body image coach. You may know Nia as @thefriendineverwanted online, where they share messages about eating disorder recovery, body liberation, fat activism, body acceptance, and more.

In November 2023, Nia released their first book titled What's the Story?: A Guided Walkthrough of the Stories You Tell Yourself About Your Body. In this episode, they join host Andrea Wells to discuss this book and share their experience of pursuing eating disorder recovery as a queer black person in a larger body.

Take a listen to hear how you can rewrite your own body story, and how advocating for body liberation can be an important part of the recovery process (no matter what size your body is).

Key Takeaways from the episode:

• Body Neutrality: Nia Patterson introduces the concept of body acceptance spectrum, emphasizing that aiming for body tolerance is a valid step in recovery, rather than solely aiming for body love or acceptance. This nuanced approach allows individuals to acknowledge where they are in their recovery journey and sets realistic goals for progress.
• Early Focus on Body Liberation: Nia stresses the importance of addressing body liberation as an early step in the recovery process, challenging the traditional approach that prioritizes it as a later concern. This shift in mindset can revolutionize how we support individuals in their recovery journeys.
• Combatting Internalized Fatphobia: The episode delves into the impact of internalized fat phobia and societal beauty standards on individuals' mental health. Nia provides valuable insights on reframing negative thoughts and the ongoing process of distancing from unattainable beauty ideals.

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"You've gained weight."
"You're too much."
"You aren't credible."

What judgments are you most afraid of hearing?

In this episode, Jessica and Andrea talk about letting go of the confining grips of judgement and others opinions which hold us back from reaching full recovery from an eating disorder.

They share strategies and perspective shifts for navigating fears of judgment, and Jessica explains what happened when her specific fear of judgment recently came true.

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What if it's okay to gain weight?

In this episode, Jessica and Andrea discuss the worthiness wound and how it ties into fears of gaining weight. They break down societal standards around body size, and explore the topic of internalized fatphobia and how working through it can be the key to taking your power back from an eating disorder.

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NEW Episode! Stop "should"ing yourself!

In this episode, Jessica and Andrea discuss throwing out the long lists of "shoulds" that are holding you back in recovery, so you can embrace what your heart deeply desires in 2024.
 

Referenced video: Rocks, Pebbles and Sand: Prioritizing Your Life

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Sometimes it only takes one thing to set your recovery on a new and stronger path.

Today we are bringing back a roundtable conversation from Team Recovery warriors. You’ll hear from past and present members of the team, as we each reflect on one key thing that was a game changer for eating disorder recovery.

Take a listen with an open heart and open mind, as these insights can be helpful to consider as we make our way into the new year.

What will you say made a difference for you?
 

Show Notes: The ONE Thing That Can Change Your Recovery

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"There are no prerequisites for my worthiness. I am worthy right here right now in this very minute, in this very body."

Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on breaking free from unworthiness and discover greater self-acceptance, as you build a life outside of an eating disorder.

Love these affirmations? Want to write them in your journal or stick them on post-it notes around the house?

Find all of our Love Notes at Recovery Warriors. Link to this specific set is below ⬇️

Show Notes: Acceptance and Self-Worth Affirmations

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"You look like you've gained/lost weight"
"Are you sure you want to eat that?"

Comments about your body or what you’re eating are upsetting, no matter what size you are. And they're extra frequent this time of year with all the holiday parties and family gatherings going on. 

That’s why today we’re re-releasing a roundtable conversation we had last year with Team Recovery Warriors. You’ll hear from past and present members of the team, as we share tips to help you cope and stay on track when those unhelpful food and body comments come up.

Show Notes: Holidays and Eating Disorder Recovery: How to Survive Family Comments

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