Tackling Common ED Lies

Eating disorders are convincing — they have to be, by their very nature — so it’s no surprise that those endless cycles feel hard to break. They speak in certainty, urgency, and logic, often sounding exactly like your own thoughts. Over time, that voice can feel so familiar that it’s hard to tell where it ends and you begin.

So, in this episode, we break down how eating disorders create narratives designed to keep themselves going: the lies they spin and reinforce. We talk through why recovery can feel so wrong at first and how “health” messaging often gets hijacked, plus how nourishment and consistency genuinely change the brain over time — neural rewiring really is a thing!

Topics covered:

* How eating disorders create a voice that feels like you

* The difference between the ED voice and your real voice (your Healthy Self)

* How restriction rewires the brain towards fear and threat

* The way EDs hijack health and wellness advice

* Common lies eating disorders use to stay in control

* Why recovery actions can feel dangerous at first

* Learning to separate yourself from the disorder

* How the brain heals and the ED voice quietens over time

Connect with us:

Meg

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Safia

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Website: https://www.safiaed.com

Em (copywriter & editor)

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DISCLAIMER

Please keep in mind we’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help with your own unique recovery.