Unrestrict-ED

In this episode, Emily and Han talk about experiencing loneliness and isolation in the healing journey. The key takeaways are:

As always, thank you so much for listening.

In this episode, Emily and Han share their experiences of how anxiety arose in the absence of food. Contrary to the expected perspective that somebody with a restrictive eating disorder does not wish to be around food, an undernourished body quite rightfully welcomes being in an area of food abundance.

Actioning this food abundance in order to reaffirm the unconditional availability of food is essential to alleviate the emotional state that arises in recovery.

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss how to separate your true healthy self from the ED.

The key takeaway points are:

- Time & Practice

- The Question: 'Who is Talking Here?'

- Identifying the ED's agenda and common suggestions

- Externalising the situation from yourself, and considering the advice that you would offer others.

- Nutritional rehabilitation

In this episode Han and Emily discuss providing consistent permission to eat to your brain. The key areas of discussion are:

In this episode, Han and Emily discuss food preference. The conversation centres around the importance of:

1) Removing food from the pedestal of perfection

2) Exploring YOUR preferences and dislikes from your ED's preferences and dislikes

3) Being open and curious

In this episode, Han and Emily discuss what help was most useful from those around them.

Han speaks about the need for an external sense of urgency, repetition of reminders, tolerance of ED anguish, presence and steering conversations away from triggers. Emily speaks about standing your ground being the most caring act, the value of the separation of ED self and healthy self, proactive practical support and brutal honesty.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Welcome back to the UnrestrictED podcast after our summer break!

This week, Emily and Han revisit a question: What are the 3 best things about a fully recovered life?

Thank you so much for being here. We are in the process of battling some teething issues with our software, so please do bare with us if you notice any irregularities with the sound quality.