Christmas can be especially hard if you struggle with food, eating, body image, dieting or binging.

In this episode, CJ speaks to the tension so many of us feel during the festive season — unpacking our usual responses, why they often don’t help, and how we can practice more mindfulness and joy instead.

Whether you lean toward restriction or feel out of control around food, this conversation is for you.

Christmas is meant to be enjoyed — without food taking up all your headspace. And if it is, take heart. There is hope.

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In this episode, CJ shares her story with honesty and vulnerability, opening up about growing up with childhood illness and how it shaped her relationship with food, her body, and herself. She talks about her experiences with binge eating disorder, body dysmorphia, and the challenges of navigating healing in a world that constantly comments on bodies.

This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that you’re not alone, and that healing isn’t linear — but it is possible.

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One of the hardest parts of recovery is facing the fear of weight gain. In this episode, we unpack where that fear comes from, how it’s tied to control, identity, and cultural pressures, and what it really means for your health and freedom. We’ll share practical steps to challenge those thoughts, reframe your mindset, and begin trusting your body again. Whether you’re in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation will give you encouragement and tools to keep moving forward.

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Welcome back to Part 2 of our recovery tips series. In Episode 3, we shared what can help in the very beginning of your recovery journey — now we’re moving into that next phase: what to expect and how to stay strong around 3 to 6 months in.

This is a time when things can feel extra hard. You might look “better” on the outside, but still feel overwhelmed on the inside. Maybe you’re starting to doubt yourself, or the guilt around eating feels louder than ever. This episode is about supporting you through that.

In this episode:

• How to avoid relapse during the in-between stage when things feel unstable
• Why it’s still important to eat even when you feel guilty, and how to move through that feeling
• Handling comments about your body — what to do when people notice changes and don’t always say the right thing
• Plus, more mindset tools and tips for staying committed when your motivation fades

We’re not here to sugarcoat it — this stage can feel like the hardest part of recovery. But you’re not alone in it, and you’re stronger than you think.

Have a question or want us to cover something specific?

Reach out on Instagram @cjandgracepodcast or email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you and support you however we can.

This stage of recovery is where real growth happens — even when it doesn’t feel like it. Keep going. We believe in you.

CJ & Grace

If you’ve been following along, you may have started to recognise some disordered patterns and begun learning what to expect in recovery. But now you might be wondering — what do I actually do next? In this episode, we’re sharing four practical tips to help guide you through those first steps of healing.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series filled with tools, ideas, and encouragement for the early stages of recovery. These are things we’ve both learned through experience and wish we’d known sooner.

In this episode:

•A quick check-in: how our week’s been and the best part of it

•Tip 1: Social Media Detox – Why muting or unfollowing even “healthy” accounts can protect your peace

•Tip 2: Prioritising Sleep – How sleep affects your appetite, mindset, and recovery progress

•Tip 3: Managing Movement – Avoiding the urge to “burn it off” and finding gentle, joyful movement

•Tip 4: Reframing Self-Talk – Beginning to notice and shift the way you speak to yourself

This episode is here to remind you that you don’t have to do everything perfectly. Healing is messy, and that’s okay. Take what helps and leave the rest.

Have a question or want us to cover something specific?

Reach out on Instagram @cjandgracepodcast or email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.

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Resources Mentioned:

Study on sleep and eating habits: Search “sleep deprivation and eating habits” on Google Scholar or try this one: “The impact of sleep deprivation on food desire in the human brain”

Mental health support: 

Butterfly Foundation – 1800 33 4673 or butterfly.org.au

Starting recovery from an eating disorder can feel terrifying, confusing, and overwhelming—and we get it, because we’ve been there. In this episode, CJ and Grace talk honestly about what the beginning of recovery really looks like and how to take those first steps, without it feeling so out of control.

We unpack the messy middle between “I want to get better” and “I don’t know how,” and break down the physical, emotional, and mental shifts that can happen early in recovery. From facing extreme hunger to dealing with body changes and guilt around food, we’re here to remind you: it’s normal to feel scared—and you’re not alone in that.

If you’re at the start of your journey or thinking about taking that first step, this episode is for you.

In this honest and powerful episode, we dive into what it really means to start recovery from an eating disorder—especially when part of you isn’t ready to let go. Grace opens up about her personal journey through orthorexia, anorexia, and bulimia, sharing the raw truths of what it felt like, how it showed up in her life, and what helped her take those first scary steps toward healing.

We also unpack the signs of disordered eating that often go unnoticed, including the obsession with “healthy” eating, overexercising, restriction, bingeing, and more. If you’ve ever wondered “Do I actually have an eating disorder?”—this episode is for you.

You are not alone. You are not broken. Recovery is messy, but possible—and it starts here.

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