Lisa believes in using food as medicine.

“The starting point for me with clients, if appropriate, is to balance out stress levels. I like to work holistically, it’s never ever just about the food you eat it’s all about small sustainable changes.”

I met Lisa on a retreat. She hosted my welcome interview and instinctively knew I was on the edge of burn out. I was so comforted by her warmth and expertise that I  invited her onto the podcast. 

From a young age Lisa suffered with polycystic ovaries and severe hormonal imbalances. After an early surgical menopause she was left unsupported and alone.   

Lisa is a menopausal hormone expert and because of her own experiences dedicated to supporting women through any “hormonal storm”. 

We talked about hormones and menopause but had so much to say that we may well record some more. 

Stay tuned!

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [01:09] - Lisa's Personal Health Journey
• [02:30] - Understanding Polycystic Ovaries and Insulin Resistance
• [06:33] - Navigating Menopause: Lisa's Experience
• [12:58] - The Role of Hormones in Women's Health
• [18:28] - The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Mental and Physical Health
• [31:44] - Breaking the Silence on Women's Health
• [32:26] - Understanding the Microbiome
• [34:45] - The Role of Testosterone in Women's Health
• [36:42] - Navigating Menopause
• [37:28] - The Importance of Hormone Research and Testing
• [41:07] - Holistic Approaches to Health and Wellness
• [46:38] - The Power of Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes
• [54:01] - Embracing Menopause as a New Beginning

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• Lisa's Instagram
• Lisa's Website

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“I found I wanted to stop time. If I could stay the same size as when my Mum was alive I could be closer to her. So I ended up restricting my food intake not because I wanted to be skinny but because I wanted to feel small and safe.”

Mallary developed anorexia after the loss of her Mum. Some misguided nutritional education at school helped fuel her symptoms and OCD; a time consuming jumping habit. Young Mallary was determined to be perfect.

Many years later when Mallary was teaching journalists how to write restorative narratives and include  the forgotten “messy middle/ middle place” she had a lightbulb moment. 

What if she explored her own “middle place?” Would this put the brakes on her quest for perfection and open the space up with her ongoing recovery? The answer can be found in Mallary’s book: SLIP: Life In The Middle Of Eating Disorder Recovery.

I recorded this podcast with Mallary the morning after the launch of her debut book SLIP: Life In The Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery.

What a pro!

I really enjoyed our chat. It was full of insightful and lived experience wisdom. 

Mallary made me think about my own stuff, which is always a plus. Enjoy.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:27 - Mallary's Book and Its Themes
• 01:42 - Mallary's Relationship with Food
• 02:22 - Struggles with Anorexia
• 02:50 - Impact of Mother's Death
• 04:02 - Complications of Eating Disorders
• 08:56 - Mallary's Teenage Years
• 11:07 - College Challenges and Binge Eating
• 18:47 - The Concept of the Middle Place
• 26:44 - Struggles and Progress in Recovery
• 32:29 - Mallory's Book, Slip
• 33:06 - Motherhood and Recovery Challenges
• 35:11 - Obsessive Behaviours Postpartum
• 36:38 - Research and Awareness on Eating Disorders

CONNECT WITH MALLARY TENORE TARPLEY:

• Connect with Mallary on Instagram
• Pick Up a Copy of Slip
• Mallary’s Website

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Sean says, “I always remember, one time, getting off the bike and just shivering, I think I’d even stopped sweating.  I remember falling onto my bed. I have this memory of a long tunnel and there’s two silhouettes at the end of it. I don’t know where it came from. I blacked out. I went in to my wife and I said I need help. I think I’ve got a problem with food.

I’d get up at 5am every morning to run. I’d run if it was raining, snowing, if I was injured. One time I was out running and I started crying because I didn’t like doing it. It was so hard but I knew I couldn’t give up. I lived to run. I’d wake up anxious because I wanted to get out that door and run.”

As a kid Sean didn’t like to eat. 

He felt constantly anxious.

During his teenage years Sean drank. Later he swapped alcohol for the gym and quickly became obsessed. He gave up the gym and started running. He ran and ate as little as possible. It was the only way he could manage his feelings of self hate and anxiety, But neither worked so he ran more and ate even less. 

One day he fell apart. 

Join me to hear Sean’s remarkable story and ongoing recovery. Sean is one of life’s natural storytellers; his openness and desire to spread the word make his episode a must listen.  

Here’s to you, Sean.

We need more voices like you.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [01:39] - Early Struggles with Food and Anxiety
• [05:05] - Teenage Years: Coping Mechanisms and Alcohol
• [07:16] - The Impact of Anorexia on Daily Life
• [21:18] - Family and Relationships Amidst Struggles
• [24:32] - Reaching Rock Bottom and Seeking Help
• [28:48] - Seeking Help and Initial Diagnosis
• [29:16] - Therapy and Realisation
• [29:44] - Hospitalisation and Treatment
• [32:27] - Inpatient Experience
• [37:08] - Compassion Therapy and Recovery
• [41:14] - Reflections and Advice
• [51:03] - Final Thoughts and Favourite Foods

CONNECT WITH SEAN BLAKE:

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“Katie Beecher is… eerily accurate. Her readings… have a heavy dose of spiritual insight, too, which goes straight to what’s going on in your emotional life.”

Katie Beecher, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Medical and Emotional Intuitive with over thirty five years of experience. Katie is featured in over 200 media outlets including Goop, Kourtney Kardashian’s website Poosh and Miranda Kerr’s Kora Organics Blog.

Katie says, “when I was 10 years old I went through early puberty. I was bullied relentlessly for what I looked like. For having breasts. For having hair. For being a little bit different. That took me to a place of intense shame; wanting to hide, hating being female and hating my body.”

Join me to hear Katie describe the routine that keeps both her body and mind healthy (clue; pole dancing) while helping others recover from eating disorders by treating the root causes and healing from within. 

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [00:19] - Meet Katie Beecher: Medical and Spiritual Intuitive
• [01:05] - Katie's Unique Process and Intuitive Soul Painting
• [03:45] - Katie's Relationship with Food and Recovery Journey
• [08:22] - Early Life Challenges and Eating Disorder Onset
• [14:11] - Therapy and Self-Discovery
• [26:06] - Expressing Through Movement
• [26:41] - Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
• [27:22] - Challenges and Symptoms of EDS
• [29:18] - Diagnosis and Support for EDS
• [32:32] - Empowerment Through Physical Strength
• [36:36] - Root Causes of Eating Disorders
• [39:49] - Spiritual and Emotional Healing

CONNECT WITH KATIE BEECHER:

• Pick Up a Copy of Katie’s Book: Heal From Within
• Follow Katie on Instagram
• Follow Katie on Facebook
• Katie’s Website

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“I completely understand the pull (of weight loss drugs) why many people see it as a solution but I’m concerned about the fact that we don't have long term data or studies re the health effects and for people with eating disorders it can be a disaster and potentially create/contribute to disordered eating.”

Our first podcast guest for 2025 is Marcelle Rose, an Emotional and Disordered Eating Specialist and registered dietician. 

We cover weight loss drugs,  fear around food, appetite and Marcelle’s best selling book The Binge Freedom Method with her four pillar system to help you back on track.

“There is always an opportunity to overcome an eating disorder and reclaim your life.”

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [01:28] - Marcelle's Personal Journey with Food
• [04:18] - The Impact of Weight Loss Medication
• [06:57] - Understanding Emotional Eating
• [15:00] - Marcelle's Training and Approach to Nutrition
• [19:31] - Navigating Food Choices and Flexibility
• [27:58] - Struggles with Orthorexia
• [28:54] - Impact of Training on Food Relationship
• [30:19] - Emotions After Binge Eating
• [31:55] - Introduction to Marcelle's Book
• [36:00] - The Four Pillars of Binge Freedom

CONNECT WITH MARCELLE ROSE:

• The Binge Freedom Method™ Book 
• Follow Marcelle on Instagram
• Check Out Marcelle's Website

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Season 8 concludes with Lisa Marie who recently returned to day treatment for anorexia.

“I’ll be trying to get a meal deal in my half hour lunch break and half an hour will go by because I’m stood there, staring at everyone else watching them pick out the first sandwich they see.

I’m like, should I have this one, should I have that one, what’s got less in, what’s got more in, should I get something else, should I not have anything. Shall I just have a coffee.

It’s truly exhausting.”

Lisa is on a mission to move on from her eating disorders and get her life back. She says this is her last chance.

Lisa was doing really well until after the pandemic and she went back to the gym. Then her best friend died from anorexia.

This is a must listen for anyone caught up in the eating disorder zone.

Lisa is a candid and vulnerable guest. Her description about the battle to get well is pitch perfect.

This episode is dedicated to Lisa’s best friend, Nikki Grahame. 

*Trigger warning: Binge Foods at 21:11.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [01:31] - Lisa's Relationship with Food
• [02:11] - The Voice Inside: Struggles and Challenges
• [04:46] - Navigating Treatment and Daily Life
• [08:08] - Perfectionism and Its Roots
• [12:16] - The Dance Career and Its Impact
• [15:50] - Binge-Purge Cycle: The Hidden Struggle
• [24:07] - Coping with Overwhelm and Eating Disorders
• [24:43] - Meeting Nikki: A Bond Over Shared Struggles
• [28:01] - Lockdown Challenges and Nikki's Decline
• [32:56] - Personal Struggles and Seeking Treatment
• [35:59] - The Role of Therapy in Recovery
• [39:48] - Expressing Emotions Through Art
• [46:18] - Final Thoughts and Advice for Others

CONNECT WITH LISA MARIE:

• Lisa’s Personal Instagram
• Lisa’s ED Recovery Instagram

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“I can really remember that the relationship with self was difficult. If I trace back to that growing, lovely young girl at 7/8/9 there was a little shift in body shape. I could see she wasn’t happy with herself….

I noticed a lot of self loathing creeping in. I used to really worry. I remember going into her room once and she was hitting her stomach.”

Emma didn’t notice her daughter had developed anorexia until they were about to board a plane for a family holiday. 

Emma’s been on a steep learning curve ever since.

Her warm and compassionate take on recent events will help anyone in a similar situation. 

There is always hope.

Emma wishes to remain anonymous.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [02:13] - Emma's Relationship with Food
• [02:42] - Family Dynamics and Food
• [05:39] - Early Signs of Trouble
• [14:54] - Bullying and Its Impact
• [17:49] - The Skipping Rope Obsession
• [24:36] - The Role of Social Media
• [28:56] - The Impact of Loss and Eating Restrictions
• [31:11] - Escalating Worries and Medical Intervention
• [40:20] - Support Systems and Family Involvement
• [45:19] - Road to Recovery and Ongoing Challenges
• [49:21] - A Positive Turn and Future Hopes

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“Initially it didn’t look like a relapse. My frame of mind was, I exercise a lot, I’m in a place where I’m eating well. I feel a lot stronger, physically and mentally. I felt in such a good place I thought I would really like to lose some weight. I just wanted to feel I had some control over my body and the way it looked!”

Welcome back to Prue Part 2, for another intimate and candid chat.

Prue wishes to remain anonymous.

Prue first spoke on the Love This Food Thing Podcast in Season 6 (Ep 55) about the impact of being sent  to boarding school aged 11 and the link between her diabetes and anorexia. 

No one came to her rescue.

This episode is a super helpful insight for anyone going through similar issues. Join me to hear Prue’s thoughts on recovery, relapsing and how you can rescue yourself.

“Nothing ever stays the same. Everything passes.”

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [00:58] - Reflecting on Past Episodes and Personal Struggles
• [01:36] - The Impact of Boarding School and Family Dynamics
• [04:00] - Exploring the Emotions Behind Eating Disorders
• [06:00] - The Role of Control and Anger in Eating Disorders
• [08:26] - Coping Mechanisms and Family Influence
• [12:50] - The Concept of Embodiment and Control
• [18:26] - Relapse and Recovery: A Personal Account
• [28:32] - Reliving Childhood Anorexia
• [29:20] - Struggles with Weight Maintenance
• [31:51] - Binge Eating and Self-Realisation
• [38:07] - Setting Boundaries and Emotional Healing
• [44:07] - Reflections on Recovery

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“We’re not just a product of our parents, but all our ancestors who came before us and what happened to them. We get an inheritance when we’re born into a family, the difficulties, events and patterns of how these people felt. What doesn’t get resolved in a family in the generation it happens is then passed onto the next generation that comes into the family."

Jonny is an Inherited Trauma Release Therapist whose life was forever changed after his first trauma release session for hoarding (previously food) and sneaker addiction.

Jonny’s rational and scientific mind was officially blown when he discovered these patterns had belonged to an ancestor and he left the session, finally free.

I met Jonny at a friend’s BBQ and within the hour I’d invited him onto the podcast. Now I’ve experienced this life changing technique myself I am going to say, BEYOND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED… especially for those things you just can’t shift. 

This is a brilliant, must listen episode. 

Jonny offers a free 15 minute consultation to anyone who is interested in finding out more. Check out the links below!

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [01:10] - Understanding Ancestral Trauma
• [04:26] - Jonathan's Personal Struggles with Food
• [05:29] - Exploring the Roots of Food Issues
• [10:40] - From Food to Sneakers: A New Addiction
• [12:09] - The Turning Point: Seeking Help for Sneaker Addiction
• [15:04] - The Breakthrough: Ancestral Trauma Therapy
• [18:53] - The Aftermath: Life Post-Therapy
• [23:28] - The Subtle Yet Profound Changes
• [25:37] - Energetic Inheritance and Ancestral Patterns
• [27:51] - Family Dynamics and Emotional Resonance
• [31:53] - Releasing Trauma and Healing Modalities
• [37:30] - The Process of Healing and Resolution
• [42:45] - Ethics and Personal Experiences

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN MEENAGH:

• Visit the Inherited Trauma Center Website
• Follow Jonathan on Instagram

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Amanda never imagined that she’d ever recover after 25 years of eating disorders and exercise bulimia.

“The final turning point was when I had a huge binge one day and was extremely underweight. I went to exercise for four hours. My son was in daycare. I felt so much shame and guilt for eating so much I thought I’m going to make myself throw up. I’d tried before, but thankfully it never worked, but I tried until my throat was bleeding. 

I just lay on the bathroom floor and thought I cannot live with this desperation in my life. I’m going to try one more time to recover and if it doesn’t work I’ll let the eating disorders take me.”

Amanda is a stay at home Mum who tried to recover several times, but it was only when she discovered The Law of Attraction via a podcast that she was finally able to challenge her thoughts and beliefs and get her life back.

Amanda’s story is another example of turning the prevailing narrative that you can’t recover from an eating disorder on its head. 

She describes her experience as going from “broken to soaring.”

Be uplifted by Amanda’s story.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [02:50] - Amanda's Relationship with Food
• [04:07] - The Cycle of Binging and Exercising
• [08:31] - Early Signs and Teenage Struggles
• [13:36] - Attempts at Recovery and Setbacks
• [18:32] - Marriage, Motherhood, and Postpartum Depression
• [26:33] - Discovering the Law of Attraction
• [27:34] - The Role of a Coach in Recovery
• [29:25] - Shifting Perspectives on Exercise
• [33:24] - The Power of Sitting with Discomfort
• [34:43] - Finding Joy and Energy Post-Recovery
• [39:47] - A Mission to Help Others Recover

CONNECT WITH AMANDA DIXON:

• Visit Amanda’s Website
• Follow Amanda on Instagram

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