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JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ We’re exploring a topic we’ve been covering in the community recently: optimisation, and how the pressure to constantly improve ourselves can make eating disorder recovery that much harder. It can be so difficult to recognise when the pursuit of doing better starts taking us further away from the life we actually want. We get into our own experiences of optimisation, including the pressure to make every moment productive and the guilt that can come with slowing down. We also look at how to recognise when the goalposts keep moving and, crucially, make choices that align with our values (because spoiler: you are absolutely allowed to enjoy things without earning them!). Topics covered: Optimisation culture and the pressure to do more Productivity, perfectionism and eating disorders When healthy habits become rigid or compulsive The moving goalposts of recovery Learning to rest without guilt Freezing joy and saving things for the “perfect” moment Values, boundaries and action alignment Practical tools for stepping off the optimisation hamster wheel For more information or to join the Rewired Community:www.rewiredinaction.com/ Connect with us: MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: [email protected]: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ In today’s community testimonials episode, we hear from our wonderful Rewired in Action members about their experiences and what being part of the community has brought to their recovery. They share how the regular sessions, practical tools and accountability have helped them move from wanting to make changes to taking action, even when it feels difficult. We also talk about the value of consistent support and having a space where recovery can look different for everyone. A huge thank you to the featured members for being so open about their experiences and helping others understand what the community is like! Topics covered: Putting recovery into action Practical tools and goal setting Accountability and consistent support Learning from lived experience Recovery without comparison Making change through discomfort Connect with us: MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: [email protected]: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/  In Part 2 of Meg’s story, we pick up with what recovery actually looked like once she started working with our wonderful psychologist. We’ll be talking about the practical side of treatment and how she managed to keep taking steps forward when recovery felt incredibly uncomfortable (understatement!). We also get into weight gain and the space left behind when the ED starts to loosen its grip. Plus, we’ll go through some of the tips, tricks and tools we both continue to use to this day, alongside what recovery has changed for Meg beyond “just” the food.  Topics covered: Treatment and food challenges The reality of weight gain Learning to act despite discomfort Support from partners and other people around you Finding your own self-permission in recovery The “pie chart of life” and rebuilding your world Tools we still use today What recovery has changed for Meg beyond food For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Connect with us: MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: [email protected]: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Following Safia’s story, today, Meg shares her recovery experience — where her ED started, how things developed over the years, and what happened as she moved through different stages of treatment. It wasn’t a straightforward timeline (recovery timelines rarely are!). There were periods of getting better, moving countries, starting again and relapsing. We also explore the moment when Meg realised that looking healthier and eating in a certain way didn’t necessarily mean she was recovered, and how working with someone who understood eating disorders helped her recognise the rules that were still running her life. Topics covered: How Meg’s eating disorder began Early treatment and hospitalisation Moving abroad and changes in recovery Relapse and returning to old patterns The difference between looking better and being recovered Hidden rules  Finding specialised eating disorder support The point when recovery started to feel different For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Connect with us: MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: [email protected]: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Eating disorders can be incredibly convincing; it’s why so many of us stay unwell for so long. In this episode, we look at some of the common “mind games” that can keep you stuck – everything from being told you “look well” or that your blood results are fine, to comparing yourself with someone who seems to be struggling more. We talk about why these thoughts can be so difficult to challenge, and come back to a bigger question: what kind of life are you able to live when the eating disorder is making the decisions? Topics covered: Common ED “mind games” Questioning whether you’re struggling “enough” Medical reassurance and recovery Comparing yourself with others Appearance and eating disorder recovery Hunger cues and recovery Looking beyond being “well enough” to function For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Connect with us: MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: [email protected]: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Have you ever been scared of hunger, but also wished you had the cues? In this episode, we get into the strange contradiction of wanting to feel hungry enough before eating, while also spending so much time worrying about hunger itself… We also take a closer look at what happens when we turn sensations into judgements, and why eating doesn’t have to depend on getting those signals “right”. Especially in recovery, hunger can be unpredictable! Sometimes structure is more helpful than waiting to feel ready. You can eat when you’re hungry, when you’re not sure, or even when you still feel a bit full – without needing to work out exactly what your hunger is telling you first. Topics covered: The contradiction of wanting and fearing hunger Trying to achieve the “perfect” amount of hunger Body-scanning and constantly monitoring hunger Why hunger can become another thing to control The difference between a sensation and the judgement attached to it Fear of fullness and what it can mean in recovery Eating for reasons beyond hunger Why hunger and fullness can be unpredictable in recovery Mental hunger and the role of structure Practising eating without perfect conditions For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Connect with us: MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: [email protected]: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ This week, we’re joined by Dr Ann Saffi Biasetti to talk about somatic compassion and what it means to build a relationship with your body, both in recovery and beyond.  We get into what happens when you know something intellectually, but still feel completely different about (and differently in) your physical self. Dr Ann also talks through some common themes we see in our work as coaches: grief, the fear of not liking your recovered appearance, some of the ways loved ones can make things harder without meaning to — and why recovery doesn’t have to mean loving the way your body looks. Topics covered: What “your body never meant you any harm” really means The gap between knowing and feeling Moving away from fighting the body Fear of not liking your recovered appearance How somatic work can aid eating disorder recovery A simple somatic practice for difficult moments How support can unintentionally reinforce ED fears Making space for grief in recovery Beginning to relate to your body differently For more information or to join the Rewired Community:www.rewiredinaction.com/ Resources mentioned:  Your Body Never Meant You Any Harm: A Somatic Guide to Forgiving and Healing Your Relationship with Your Body Connect with us: Dr Ann Saffi BiasettiWebsite: www.anembodiedlife.comInstagram: @anembodiedlife MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: [email protected]: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Safia continues her recovery story from last week’s episode, this time focusing on the process itself: beginning therapy, challenging food rules, and eventually letting go of exercise.  She shares some of the (many!) moments where she wanted to undo a challenge — the messy middle of recovery — but also those blossoming moments of freedom and connection, and how life changed in ways she never could have imagined for herself. Topics covered: Committing to recovery Challenging food rules Extreme hunger and learning to trust her body Letting go of compulsive exercise Finding meaning beyond food, weight and movement Learning that recovery doesn’t have to be perfect The role of accountability in recovery When periods restart  How recovery ultimately changed everything  For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com In this two-part miniseries, Safia shares the first half of her recovery story, reflecting on her childhood and some of the big life changes that came through university and work. As time went on, her days became increasingly dominated by food, movement and an eating disorder that shapeshifted to preserve itself. Safia also looks back at the points where she began to realise that the life she was living wasn’t the life she wanted, and talks about how she began to take steps towards reconnecting with what actually mattered to her. Topics covered: Safia’s early relationship with food Body image, movement and dieting The impact of university and major life changes Perfectionism and fear of failure The role of relationships  Recognising that the eating disorder was taking over Starting therapy and challenging food and movement rules Reconnecting with values  Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com Starting recovery wasn’t one neat decision for either of us. There were moments where we knew we couldn’t carry on as we were, but that didn’t mean that we felt completely ready to let our EDs go. So, in this episode, we’re going back to the beginning. We share what was happening in our lives at the time, and the difference between knowing you want to change, and actually being willing to do something about it…  We also discuss how recovery can begin before you feel ready, and how the reasons you start recovering can evolve once you begin to experience a different way of living. Topics covered: Our reality check moments  What our first steps looked like The role of support in getting started How our motivation changed once we began What helped us keep going when it felt difficult Busting the “feeling ready” mirage  Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself DISCLAIMER Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY:www.rewiredinaction.com The Genetic Component with EDGI Research This week, we're so excited to be joined by Gerome Breen, Professor of Psychiatric Genetics at King's College London and Chief Investigator of the UK Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI-UK), to talk about a topic we both feel passionate about: the biology behind eating disorders. We explore what this means exactly, and why understanding the genetic component matters. We also discuss protecting your recovery, what researchers at King's College London are trying to learn through EDGI UK, and how taking part in research could help develop better treatments in the future.  Topics covered: How eating disorders are genetic disorders The link between eating disorders and OCD Protecting your recovery The research King's College London are doing to understand eating disorders Why genetics matter in eating disorder research What you can do if you'd like to participate in the EDGI UK study Connect with us: EDGI UKEmail: [email protected]: https://edgiuk.org/Instagram: @edgi_UK MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: [email protected]: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself DisclaimerPlease keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

Time & ED Recovery It’s possibly one of the most persistently difficult, yet under-discussed, aspects of life with an ED (and even in recovery). The counting down of minutes until you're "allowed" to eat, the rigid eating windows, the movement routines, feeling like life is passing you by… time touches everything, and everyone, in one way or another.  Given its prevalence, we wanted to share our own experiences of how exhausting it was to live by the clock, why recovery means learning to let go of time-based rules, and how regular, adequate nourishment helps your body feel safe again. We also explore the grief of time lost to an eating disorder, and why it's never too late to choose a different future. Topics covered: How EDs distort your relationship with time Rigid meal timings, eating windows & food rules Challenging "cut-off" times for eating Why your body isn't a clock Learning to be flexible and say yes to life How regularity creates biological safety Being present instead of constantly watching the clock Grieving time lost to an eating disorder Time-hopping and using future you as motivation Choosing your “hard” For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

Exercise & Hope with Julia Trehane This week, we're joined by fellow Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, podcast host and speaker Julia Trehane. After living with orthorexia and exercise addiction for over 40 years, Julia is now fully recovered and helps others move beyond symptom management to address the deeper roots of an eating disorder. Together, we explore exercise in recovery (and why it can be so difficult to let go of), alongside the fear of life beyond the eating disorder. We also talk about hope – how to hold onto it when everything feels impossible, and why full recovery is possible, even after decades of illness. Topics covered: Julia's recovery after 40 years with an eating disorder Exercise addiction & compulsive movement Letting go of control in recovery Why healing the cause matters, not just the symptoms Holding onto hope when recovery feels impossible What full recovery can really look like For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com  Connect with us: Julia Trehane Website: https://juliatrehane.com The Eating Disorder Recovery Circle: https://www.edrecoverycircle.com Podcast: Fly to Freedom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@juliatrehane Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as those 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

Balancing Food & Body Changes In this episode, we explore the mental gymnastics that often come with an eating disorder: balancing meals across the day, planning around events, trying to make every food “fit” a set of rules (to name but a few…). It’s exhausting, and yet utterly compulsive – and so today, we go through some tools to help step away from the maths equation altogether.  We also dive into one of the biggest fears in recovery: body changes. What if recovery changes your body? Will you ever be able to enjoy life if it does? We share our own experiences of challenging these fears, why recovery isn't about feeling ready first, and how your thinking gradually shifts as you keep choosing recovery-aligned actions. Topics covered: The mental load of constantly balancing food Breaking the cycle of planning, compensating and "earning" food Why recovery often feels harder before it gets easier How repeated exposure helps rewire your brain over time Fear of body changes and why it doesn't last forever How your values and life gradually become bigger than your body Why you don't need certainty to begin recovery For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com Connect with us: Meg: Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia: Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor): Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor): Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional support tailored to you.

Honesty & Eating Disorders Lying often becomes part of the picture in eating disorders, even when honesty is something a person deeply values. It can show up in small moments or bigger patterns, usually not out of intent to deceive, but as a way of managing fear, shame, or pressure.  Today, we look at why transparency can feel so difficult and what sits underneath common secrecies, as well as how recovery can help nudge the balance towards openness. We really hope that this episode helps ease any guilt, and encourages anyone who resonates with the experience to see how honesty can make support frameworks that much more impactful.  Topics covered: Why honesty can feel difficult Common patterns of hiding, minimising, or saying “I’m fine” What lying is protecting in the short term Fear and shame: the role they play in secrecy How malnutrition impacts thinking and perception The eating disorder voice vs. the authentic self Impact on relationships and rebuilding trust What helps support honesty in recovery and with loved ones For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com Connect with us: Meg: Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia: Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: [email protected] Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor): Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor): Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind 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 to discuss your own situation and get professional support tailored to you.