Recently classed as RECOVERED from Anorexia, Izee shares her advice + lived experience with mental illness in our open & vulnerable chat. We covered these topics...

About Izee:

Izee shares her lived experience with mental illness on her Instagram platform to spread awareness, fight stigma, and provide a safe space for others online. She posts uplifting content about body acceptance and self care, while also being open about the realities of depression, complex PTSD, Self-Harm, and EDs.

I invited Izee onto the podcast because I believe her content is a rare example of a positive (but realistic) influence in the recovery community online. Thank you again to Izee for joining me!

Here is a link to the SH information resource mentioned in the episode:

https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/topics/self-harm/what-is-self-harm

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Neuroscience explained + tips for coping with body changes...

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We covered some of the most DIFFICULT parts of eating disorder recovery (see below)… Victoria recovered from 20+ years of EDs & body-hate. She now coaches other people to fully heal (no quasi recovery bs).

Hearing her speak will give you valuable guidance, practical tips, and a view into the world of confidence, self-love, and true food freedom.

Topics we covered (in order):

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How to handle routine changes, overwhelm, hot weather, unpredictability…

Overview:

Eating disorders can increase rigid thinking, anxiety, overwhelm. They can make us less able to tolerate discomfort and all the chaos that can come with travel.

People with Anorexia are also more likely to have co-occurring conditions such as OCD, Autism, and Anxiety Disorders. This can add to the overall stress of travel and may mean you need extra planning & reassurance. So I hope this episode provides that!

Don’t forget to check out parts 1 & 2 of this summer mini-series!

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Pressure to diet, look good in photos, have a buzzing social life… How to deal with triggers, access relief & self- compassion, and overcome insecurities this summer.

Overview:

Don’t forget to check out parts 1 & 3 of this summer mini-series!

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Practical advice for coping with body-image this summer (including a journaling exercise walk-through!) Overview:

Don’t forget to check out parts 2 & 3 of this summer mini-series!

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How to MOVE FORWARDS? How to step out of your comfort zone without getting overwhelmed?

Overview of the tips I share…

Unlike pt. 1 &2 of this 'identity series', in today's episode I share the things I am CURRENTLY doing to propel me forwards into being fully recovered.

I have collected a list of ideas that have been impactful for me, and, more importantly, things that have helped the FULLY RECOVERED individuals with whom I have spoken. I hope you have found this mini series helpful!

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Let me throw a bunch of tips at you... In today's episode, I share how (and why) I accessed my 'Recovery Identity'. Identifying as 'a person in recovery' was a great short term solution for me. It enabled me to take positive action and reduce guilt & shame. I hope this episode helps you!

Part 2/3 of my 'identity' mini series...

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