The Body Love Binge - Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

In this podcast episode, I answer a listener's question about finding balance with food and eating intuitively after recovering from an eating disorder. I provide compassionate, in-depth guidance on overcoming restriction, fear of weight gain, and learning to nourish oneself physically and emotionally.

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Key Discussion Points:

- Why the body loses the ability to restrict food after prolonged restriction or starvation

- Identifying and overcoming "emotional restriction" around food

- The importance of full acceptance and surrender to your body's needs in order to recover

- Overcoming fear of weight gain through deep inner work - Choosing foods from a place of self-love and nourishment

Notable Quotes:

"You want what you need. And so at some level, you need the food you're currently eating in the way you're currently eating it." (00:04:54)

"When you fully accept and surrender to whatever it is that you eat, however you eat it, you will then be able to focus on things other than food." (00:12:15)

"It takes courage, support, and commitment to full food freedom and self love to find authentic and easy balance with food." (00:15:51)

In this episode of the Body Love Binge podcast, I interview Dr. Amanda Tambuisa, an integrative transformational specialist who helps women overcome people-pleasing tendencies and step into their power. We discuss the roots of people pleasing, tips for setting boundaries, and practical steps listeners can take to stop playing small and start advocating for themselves.

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Main Discussion Points:

Key Quotes:

"Little did I know, of course, but that required to be as some sort of a perfect person, you know, that would do something either extravagant or exquisite or, you know, unique." [00:13:32]

"The amount of personal development that I've done, the amount of psychological work that I've done, nothing has put me there together." [00:17:05]

"Think of it as an experiment. Let's see what happens, you know?" [00:45:46]

Connect with Dr Amanda:

Free Support Group: https://amandatambuyser.com/freesupportgroup 

www.amandatambuyser.com

https://www.instagram.com/dramanda.tam

In this episode of The Body Love Binge Podcast, Julia and I answer listener questions about recovering from eating disorders. We provide insight, advice, and motivation on topics like dealing with fear of weight gain, extreme hunger, choosing recovery even when it's uncomfortable, addressing exercise addiction, and more.

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Main Discussion Points:

- Managing fear of weight gain and extreme hunger in recovery

- Getting to the root cause of your eating disorder

- Making progress in recovery even with genetic digestive issues

- Honouring your hunger signals and learning to feel comfortable while resting

- Letting go of old habits and clothes that no longer fit

- The importance of taking action to create change

Key Quotes:"

You're never gonna wake up one day and go, oh, I'm ready now. Today is the day. So it is simply how do I stop by stopping? Right now, right this moment." (Julia at 57:47)

"Feelings change after actions are repeatedly done to change the feelings. Feelings will not change until the actions are being done again and again and again. And then they do change." (Julia at 1:00:55)

Have you ever asked yourself, "Am I sick enough to need help?" Or wondered how to stop delaying your recovery and finally take those crucial first steps? If so, you're not alone. These are questions many of us grapple with, and today, we'll tackle them head-on.

First, let's address a question I hear all too often: "How do I know if I’m ill enough?" You might think, "Other people have it worse," or "I'm not thin enough to have an eating disorder." But here's the truth: If your relationship with food and your body is negatively impacting your life, you are sick enough. You deserve help right now, not just when things get worse.

Next, we’ll talk about readiness for recovery. You might never feel completely ready, but if you're exhausted by your current situation and yearning for a better life, that's a sign it's time to start. Committing to recovery, even amidst fear and uncertainty, can set you on a transformative path.

We’ll also discuss how to stop delaying recovery. It’s all about facing your fears and taking action. Fear is natural, but remember, wanting to recover is different from being willing to do what it takes. With the right support, you can move forward despite your fears.

Starting recovery often feels daunting. The best place to begin is by seeking support. Whether it’s hiring a coach, joining a support group, or confiding in loved ones, declaring your commitment to recovery is powerful. Together, we'll explore practical steps you can take to change your behaviors and embrace a healthier relationship with food.

Finally, we'll touch on what to eat during recovery. It’s about listening to your body and mind, honoring your cravings, and letting go of restrictive habits. We’ll break down some balanced meal ideas to guide you.

Support is crucial on this journey. Whether through coaching or connecting with a community, you don't have to do this alone.

So, if you're ready to break free from the grip of an eating disorder and reclaim your life, you’ve come to the right place. Let's embark on this journey together.

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In this episode, Victoria interviews nutritionist and eating disorder recovery coach Chris Sandell. They discuss why all eating disorders have commonalities in terms of recovery, what skills help build resilience to fully recover, and mindset shifts and action steps to move forward into recovery.

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Chris attended the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) and graduated with a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy. He founded his own company, Seven Health, in 2009 and found his calling in working with eating disorders and helping people fully recover.

As a perpetual student, Chris Sandel is also trained in Intuitive Eating (IE), Health At Every Size (HAES) ®, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), polyvagal theory, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), trauma, behavioural psychology, and habit formation. Originally from Sydney, Chris lives in the UK with his wife Ali and 6-year-old son Ramsay.

Main Discussion Points:

- Why restriction is present in all eating disorders and the common threads between them (00:13:17)

- Building resilience - physical, psychological, emotional, connection - to enable full recovery (00:41:09)

- Taking meaningful action versus small incremental changes in recovery (00:25:44)

- Creating distance from unhelpful thoughts through diffusion techniques (00:48:20)

- Connecting to your vision and values to move through fear of weight gain (00:55:52)

Key Quotes:

"I am a full advocate that people can reach a place of full recovery and that full recovery is for everybody, and it's not a maybe or possible. It's like a yeah." (00:09:31)

"The only way to build resilience is to take action. And so really, if if I'm looking at this in terms of a visual, the the thing that connects all of those things is action taking." (00:45:58)

"It doesn't matter whether something is true or not. Because you can be thinking a thought that is true, that is really, really unhelpful for you to to continue thinking of." (00:49:50)

Connect with Chris

https://seven-health.com/https://seven-health.com/real-health-radio/

https://www.instagram.com/sevenhealthcompany

https://www.facebook.com/SevenHealthCompany/

In this podcast episode, Victoria discusses two questions she received related to the fear of weight gain in eating disorder recovery and the inability to stop craving sweet foods. She addresses several key aspects, including genetic predispositions to weight struggles, the difference between extreme hunger and bingeing behaviours, allowing yourself to truly honour cravings, and the importance of healing your relationship with your body and self during recovery.

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Main Discussion Points:

- Factors early in life, like trauma and a mother's prenatal nutrition, that can influence weight and eating behaviors later on (timestamps: 00:05:26, 00:06:53)

- The difference between extreme hunger and bingeing in eating disorder recovery (timestamp: 00:11:51)

- Why we crave sweet foods when our bodies are malnourished or underfed (timestamp: 00:34:49)

- The concept of an "imaginary line" of calories that eating disorder thoughts latch onto, and why this restrictiveness prevents healing (timestamp: 00:29:45)

- Making peace with the unknown of where your body's set point weight will settle after recovery (timestamp: 00:16:46)

Key Quotes:

"You said that you felt addicted to food as a child. Now it's not possible to be addicted to food, but it is possible to feel addicted to food." (00:15:17)

"You say that you're allowing yourself to have these sweet foods, but you're only partially allowing. You're not fully allowing yourself. Right? You're partially allowing. And that's restriction just like moderation is." (00:33:41)

"Are you willing to do what it takes to live in freedom and natural nourishment? Which means allowing potential weight gain, of course, and then exploring all of what that means to you and healing from a holistic place." (00:37:19)

In this episode, Victoria interviews Jade Grantham, author of the memoir "Accept That You're Imperfect", about her 20-year battle with bulimia that started when she was just 12 years old. Jade shares her personal story of struggling with restrictive eating and purging behaviours, the shame and secrecy around her eating disorder, and her journey to recovery.

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Key Discussion Points:

- Jade's eating disorder began as a way to cope with emotions and avoid discomfort during her difficult pre-teen years (00:09:07). She internalized emotions and made food her control mechanism rather than asking for help.

- Shame and stigma prevented Jade from vocalizing her struggles for many years. She highlights the importance of open conversations around disordered eating and mental health (00:07:15).

- Jade reflects on the role parents can play in emotional education for children. Modeling vulnerability and asking deeper questions can encourage kids to share rather than internalize problems (00:25:11).

- Jade's turning point came when she took ownership of her eating disorder, admitting she needed help and actively wanting to recover (00:30:33).

- Her recovery involved relearning how to feel and regulate emotions, a difficult process of breakdown before breakthrough (00:36:58).

- Now recovered, Jade manages residual behaviors through self-awareness, balanced eating, and movement for mental health (00:43:26).

Key Quotes:

"The more that you understand or the more that you break down those individual emotions, the more you're able to cope with them." (00:25:55)

"All I had to do was say it out loud." (00:51:14)

Guest Bio:

Jade Grantham is a commercial property professional and author of the memoir "Accept That You're Imperfect", which details her decades-long struggle with bulimia that began in her childhood.

Buy Jade's book

https://www.morawa.at/detail/ISBN-9781399974806

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/accept-that-you-are-imperfect_sarah-michelle_jade-grantham/52142980/#edition=70833332&idiq=63205878

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Accept-That-You-Are-Imperfect/dp/1399974807

#BattlingBulimia #MentalHealthAwareness #EatingDisorderRecovery

In this episode of their podcast, Julia and Victoria answer listener questions on topics like weight loss medications, finding your identity outside of your eating disorder, weighing yourself during recovery, overcoming fear of weight gain, and more. They share personal stories and insights from their own recovery journeys as well as tips for supporting yourself and choosing recovery.

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Key Discussion Points:

Key Quotes:

Finding my new identity episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bxZc-Zf9_g&t=2958s

#EatingDisorderRecovery #SelfAcceptance #MentalWellBeing

Heidi Schauster, MS, RD, CEDS-S, SEP is a nutrition and body image therapist, Somatic Experiencing (SE)™ practitioner, clinical supervisor, and Embodiment Warrior who speaks and writes about whole-self wellness.

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In this episode, Victoria interviews Heidi Schauster, a nutrition and body image therapist, about supporting children in having a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. They discuss how parents can model positive behaviours, keep conversations about food neutral rather than moralistic, allow children pleasure in eating, handle picky eating, encourage movement joyfully, and more. Listeners can expect to gain insight into fostering body acceptance and food freedom for the next generation.

Key Quotes:

Connect with Heidi:

https://www.anourishingword.com/the-book

https://www.anourishingword.com/

https://substack.com/@nourishingwords

@NourishingWords on IG/FB/Pinterest/LinkedIn

#HealthyRelationshipsWithFood #BodyPositivityForKids #NutritionAndBodyImage

In this podcast episode, Victoria Kleinsman answers a question from a listener asking if losing weight would make them feel better physically. She discusses the emotional and physical aspects of feeling better with weight loss, emphasizing that sustainable intentional weight loss is not proven.

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Key Discussion Points:

- Emotional reasons we think we'll feel better with weight loss and what we're really seeking (confidence, validation, etc.)

- Physical reasons we think we'll feel better and how to support ourselves despite inability to lose weight

- Feeling and expressing the frustrating emotions around uncontrollable weight and body size

- Learning self-acceptance and living your best life in your current body

Key Quotes:

"There is not one proven method of intentional sustainable weight loss ever recorded." (timestamp 8:39)

"You can be fat and happy and live an incredible life." (timestamp 33:48)

#WeightLossJourney #BodyPositivity #SelfLove