The Gift of Sensitivity with Dr Anita Johnston

Have you ever been told you’re a sensitive person? Or even “too sensitive”?

Sensitivity can be something people learn to hide or harden against, especially in the context of EDs (or if you’ve had a negative experience with conventional treatment in the past). This week’s topic is all about why that so often feels instinctive, and, crucially, why it doesn’t need to be.

We’re joined by the wonderful Dr Anita Johnston, psychologist and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, whose work has long shaped a more compassionate, holistic understanding of recovery. In the episode, we move beyond surface-level behaviours to explore the emotional roots beneath them — and the role that traits like sensitivity and intuition can play in healing, rather than hindering it.

Topics covered:


* Dr Anita’s background and journey
• The ʻAi Pono programme
• What holistic care can look like in eating disorder recovery
• Understanding the deeper roots of disordered eating
• Making sense of your own story and where it began
• The role of metaphor in healing
• Reframing the eating disorder and its meaning
• Key insights from Eating in the Light of the Moon

Connect with us:

Meg
Instagram: @megsy_recovery
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Safia
Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.safiaed.com

Dr Anita Johnston
Website: https://dranitajohnston.com
Author: Eating in the Light of the Moon
Light of the Moon Cafe: www.lightofthemooncafe.com
Ai Pono Hawaii: www.aipono.com

Em (copywriter & editor)
Instagram: @em_schone

Tallulah Self (podcast editor)
Instagram: @tallulahself

Resources mentioned:
* Eating in the Light of the Moon – Dr Anita Johnston

[DISCLAIMER]


We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, 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 for personalised support.