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The question ‘what’s the point in having a small, more energy-dense snack if it doesn’t fill me up as much as a low-density, more voluminous one?”. The  key the takeaways are: Full recovery = full neural rewiring + full nutritional rehabilitationA caloric ceiling is the issueVolume eating a restrictive behaviour You cannot outsmart / hack your bodyThe goal is not to maximise fullness from the smallest amount of energyYou cannot go left and right at the same timeNotice where fear of hunger is turning up

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss comparison in recovery.  The key takeaways are: Compassion to provide context Your sphere of influence is in the here and nowDefine ‘success’ for youWhat specific feelings do you wantSeparate comparison and admiration  If you want a little more on this topic, Han has written a blog post on this topic that may be of value: https://www.recover-ed.co.uk/post/life-comparison

In this episode Emily and Han discuss practically navigating extreme hunger.  The key takeaways are: Be cautious about EH contentHunger is not the enemyEat more than more than enough, consistently. Keep replenishing your stocks of abundance Be patient with the process. Your ED doesn’t have to be on board.Q: Where has not honouring got you so far?

In this episode, Emily and Han chat through practical tools to help stop portion limitation . The key takeaways are: Expect resistance Get rid of your scales or measuring equipment Stop buying single packs / single serve portionsAct with boldness > tweakingIf available, let people in support network portion for youEat out - abundantly

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss why there may be a desire to immediately go to bed after finishing eating in the evening. The reasons discussed include: The important/interesting events of the day being over - according to an energy deprived brainA rigid meal plan ceiling having been metAvoidance of eating more/mental hungerAvoidance of emotions, thoughts, sitting in the storm

In this episode, Han and Emily discuss the contrasting nature of the ED and healthy self. Compassion and understanding are due: The energy deficit state makes us act differently than we otherwise would.But, don’t 'leave the taps running'. The awareness of the duality requires a response.Don’t get caught up in self-attack. This suits the ED.Make family aware that when the ED is being challenged, it likely will be quite hostile. Notice how ‘one foot in, one foot out’ approach worsens this experience

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss how to overcome the Eds judgement that you are not 'unwell enough' to pursue recovery. The key takeaway points are: Recovery isn't something you earn by pleasing the ED enough.ED is a neural network system, not an entity.A system based on self abandonment has no agenda to permit fully recovery.Nobody who is healthy wishes to be more unwell.Other people's behaviour isn't a reliable measure of your recovery needs. Recovery on your terms, rather than the Eds terms.Don’t try to reason or justify your way out of this.

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss ‘overeating’ post recovery. The main takeaways are: Responding with compassionate action e.g., lying down, herbal teaThe thought to compensate doesn't come to mindTrust is a 2 way streetNo deep fear of fullnessNot asking "why"

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss ensuring recovery happens when navigating difficult life circumstances. The key takeaways are: This is WHY recovery is so important: to be able to navigate future circumstances like this (which are inevitable) with compassion and a nourished brain and body.Old patterns cannot be an optionAssess how you are keeping other life plates spinning and use those same strategies Being mechanical with use of a solid minimumSetting yourself up to winKeeping it simple Focus on energy densityCall out ED-BS. Yes, you should be recovery right now.You do have the skills. Repurpose those.

In this episode, Han and Emily chat through ebbing motivation. The key takeaways are: You don’t! Stop waiting for stable motivation or viewing it’s absence as a failureMotivation = emotional Commitment = values-based, steadyHas motivation faded or has ED increased resistance + fear?

In this episode Emily and Han discuss the longevity of extreme hunger. The key takeaways are: Extreme hunger isn’t the problem. It’s the solution your body has chosen.Consistency of cue response is of paramount importanceReaching full nutritional rehabilitation is a non-negotiable for the body to move out of 'extreme' responses Recovery eating isn’t supposed to look ‘normal’Permitting rest is a core component of the body feeling safety.Your job is to remove all tendrils of ED

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss making recovery work in difficult work circumstances. The key takeaways are: Assess whether recovery is possible within the role, or if it is directly oppositional to basic recovery needs.Prioritise recovery: eating abundantly; acting oppositional, restingAdvocate for your recovery needs in the work placePractical strategies:  - Prioritize breakfast before work   - Use portable, quick, high energy snacks   - Liquid nutrition    - Open up available windows of opportunity    - Eat during micro-moments Challenge perfectionism and ideal conditions Consider if this could be an opportunity to challenge the eating disorder

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss absent hunger. If you are keen to hear more on the latter element of this question, please do check out our episode* on eating in the evening hours that we recorded in 2024. The key takeaways from today are: The need to ‘wake your body up’ through mechanical eating Provide a base of adequacy in accordance with any mental hunger whipsers Notice how anxiety impacts your connection with your cuesGet in a backbone rhythm inFocus on ‘and’ nor ‘or’.*episode release on 1st Oct 2024

In this episode, Emily & Han discuss responding to increased hunger in recovery. The key takeaway points are: Get back to basics: Eating without restriction and being oppositional to ED are long-term recovery commitments.Coping comes with allowing.Let go of the idea of a fixed ‘right amount’.Nutritional rehabilitation takes a lot of energy.Try not to always look to justify. Try to lean into trust.Use your breathing, connect with support, turn to reassuring resourcesJust get curious: can I be bolder?If you would like to sign up for the newsletter, please let us know here: https://recover-ed.wixforms.com/f/7458167267222619353

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss the experience of finding abundance and deliciousness threatening. The key takeaway points are…. Bland and non-highly palatable foods often feels more familiar, safe and consistent Delicious tasty food is often more energy denseRecovery = going towards perceived threatAllow yourself to burst out of the survival stateCelebrate wider life abundance + pleasure + comfort Ensure portion abundance of the delicious foodIf you would like to sign up for the newsletter, please let us know here: https://recover-ed.wixforms.com/f/7458167267222619353