You Can Recover

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  • Eat MORE to binge LESS

    Sounds crazy right?

    But what if eating more regularly, and more consistently throughout the day can help reduce bingeing.

    Take a listen as we explain WHY, and help bring you one step closer to freedom from food and body struggles.

    19 min
  • It's OKAY to GAIN WEIGHT: Here's 3 reasons why

    Fear of weight gain is SO REAL in eating disorder recovery.

    But what if we told you, it might not be so scary after all?


    Today's episode is all about helping you see that no matter what your body size, you can be healthy, happy, and build a better life in recovery.



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    28 min
  • How long does eating disorder recovery REALLY take?

    When do you FINALLY start to feel better in recovery?


    Understanding what to expect when it comes to a recovery timeline can help bring clarity, temper expectations, and increase motivation in your journey.


    Take a listen and learn about the different factors influencing how long recovery takes, and how to navigate them so you can start feeling better as soon as possible.

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    CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER


    Email: [email protected]

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    27 min
  • From DAILY BINGES to 1 year BINGE-FREE! Kris Tuck's recovery story

    "My ideal body is the one I live in"


    In the first installment of our Recovery Stories episodes, we meet Kris Tuck. Take a listen as she brings us on an intimate journey of overcoming an eating disorder, battling societal pressures, and learning to love her body as it is.


    From dismissing the myth that you must be thin to be worthy, to curating a supportive community and social media feed, Kris delivers countless game-changing insights you can apply to your own recovery.


    📈 Key Takeaways:

    Transforming body image from shame to neutrality.

    The paradoxical yet effective strategy of eating more food to curb binging

    Leveraging support systems and professional help in the recovery process

    Understanding the harmful impact of diet culture on mental health

    Celebrating small wins and the importance of self-acceptance.

    Listen in and be inspired by Kris's triumphs and candid humor. If you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode is not to be missed!


    CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER


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    36 min
  • Unpacking "Fat Amy" from Pitch Perfect

    Explore how Fat Amy both challenges and reinforces stereotypes about bodies.



    Welcome to Diet Culture at the Movies! A brand new category of episodes on You Can Recover where we review movies from an eating disorder recovery lens.


    In the first installment, host Andrea takes a deep dive into Fat Amy's character from 2012's Pitch Perfect, celebrating Amy's self-confidence while also calling out harmful stereotypes.

    Tune in as we navigate the complex portrayal of Fat Amy and how messages about food and body in the media can affect your own eating disorder recovery.


    Watch Pitch Perfect on Amazon


    CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER


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    41 min
  • Want to make peace with food? Avoid doing THIS.

    The language we use in recovery is powerful. Making one small change to the way you describe food, can help you make BIG progress in making peace with it.


    Take a listen as Andrea dives into certain phrases to avoid using when talking about food when recovering from an eating disorder.


    First, she gives an update on what to expect from You Can Recover in the near future, and get into the main topic at 6:32 in the episode.



    RESOURCES MENTIONED


    Dietitian Anna Instagram

    Dietitian Anna Official Website



    CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER


    Email: [email protected]

    Instagram

    24 min
  • The ULTIMATE guide to eating disorder recovery resources

    Uncover the essential tools and resources for a successful eating disorder recovery journey.

    There are SO many different resources out there. You can easily find yourself wondering 'what are the right ones to use, and what are the wrong ones?'


    In the premiere episode of You Can Recover, host Andrea Wells helps make you aware of what your options are when it comes to resources, and helps bring clarity on which resources YOU might want to try for your eating disorder recovery.


    RESOURCES MENTIONED


    Books:

    Intuitive Eating

    The 8 Keys to Recover From an Eating Disorder WORKBOOK

    Reclaiming Body Trust

    Unshrinking



    Virtual Treatment Centers:

    Equip

    Within

    Very



    Eating Disorder Non-Profits:

    Project Heal

    Alliance for ED

    Body Brave Canada

    BEAT UK

    NEDIC Canada



    Online communities (Reddit):

    r/fuckeatingdisorders



    Support groups (virtual):

    Alliance for Eating Disorders

    Renfrew Center

    ANAD

    Sage & Spoon

    Eating Recovery Center

    NEDA



    Apps:

    Recovery Record

    Finch



    Registered Dietitians:

    Find Food Freedom

    Aaron Flores

    Jenn Messina



    Eating Disorder Therapists:

    Wildflower Therapy

    Eating Disorder Therapy LA

    Grow With Gabi




    30 min

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Making peace with food and body can feel impossible. But with the right support, you CAN recover from an eating disorder.