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autor: Emily and Han
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How Do I Continue Being Bold When The ‘Side-Effects' Of Recovery…
How Do I Continue Being Bold When The ‘Side-Effects' Of Recovery…
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Emily and Han spend 15 minutes delving into an eating disorder recovery related question.
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- How Do I Continue Being Bold When The ‘Side-Effects' Of Recovery Feel So Challenging? · 15 minIn this episode, Emily and Han speak through pursuing recovery boldly when it all feels immensely uncomfortable. The key takeaway points are: • Separate the experience from the…
- How Should I Respond To Mental Hunger If I’m Physically Full? · 18 minIn this episode, Han and Emily speak through follow through as mental hunger • Trusting of mental hunger • Allow the recalibration of fullness • Don’t evade discomfort born from…
- How Did We Deal With Putting On Weight Due To Abundant Eating; Did We Experience A Fear Of Going Out Of Control? · 24 minIn this episode, Emily and Han speak through their own experience of navigating the difficulty of physical changes in recovery • Understand the messiness • Let yourself feel •…
- How Do I Stop Delaying Eating Around Tasks? · 20 minIn this episode, Emily and Han speak through procrastination. The key takeaways are: • Shut the door to non-aligned actions • Starting the day boldly • Mindset of: food comes…
- How Do I Deal With Panic and Regret After Eating Food, Especially If I’ve Eaten Past My Fullness Cues? · 20 minIn this episode, Han and Emily discuss dealing with the emotions that may arise after eating. The key takeaways are: • Sit through the storm. Don’t aim to stop it. • Reframe the…
- What’s The Point In Having A Small, More Energy-Dense Snack? · 16 minThe 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: •…
- How To I Deal With Comparison To My Sister’s Successful Life? · 17 minIn 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 now • Define…
- How Do I Actually Navigate Extreme Hunger? · 25 minIn this episode Emily and Han discuss practically navigating extreme hunger. The key takeaways are: • Be cautious about EH content • Hunger is not the enemy • Eat more than more…
- How Do I Let Go Of Portion Restriction? · 17 minIn 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…
- Why Do I Rush To Bed After Finishing My last Food Item? · 18 minIn 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…
- How Do I Cope With The Jekyll and Hyde of ED and Core Me? · 18 minIn 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…
- How Do I Challenge the ED Suggestion That I’m ‘Not Sick Enough’? · 18 minIn 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…
- If You Ever Overeat When Recovered, How Do You Deal With It? · 16 minIn this episode, Emily and Han discuss ‘overeating’ post recovery. The main takeaways are: • Responding with compassionate action e.g., lying down, herbal tea • The thought to…
- How Can I Push On With Recovery When Dealing With Stressful Life Events? · 22 minIn 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…
- How Do I Stop Boosts of Recovery Motivation From Fading? · 16 minIn 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 failure •…
- Does Extreme Hunger Ever Really End? · 16 minIn 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. •…
- How Do You Do Recovery If Your Job Doesn’t Allow Breaks? · 19 minIn 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…
- I’m Not Very Hungry During The Day — Is Mainly Eating At Night A Problem For Recovery? · 14 minIn 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…
- How Do I Cope With A Sudden Upsurge of Hunger Despite Being Consistent With Food? · 17 minIn 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…
- Why Do I Find Delicious and Tasty Food Threatening? · 19 minIn 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…
- I Feel Stressed If I Don’t Eat A Certain Type Of Chocolate Every Day; Should I Keep Having It Or Make Myself Have Other Things? · 20 min• What is the MOST bold thing I could do here? • ED-OCD is elevated by energy debt. Nutritional rehabilitation is a foundation of actioning. • Apply the “both/and” approach (not…
- How Do I Know I Am At My Body’s Happy And Healthy Place? · 18 minIn this episode, Han and Emily discuss what it feels like to be in energy balance. The key takeaways are: • It’s not based on a number. • Reduction in mental hunger • Food…
- Will My Active Job Stop Me From Recovering? · 24 minIn this episode, Emily and Han discuss navigating healing whilst doing an active job. The key points are… • Nutritional rehabilitation is a fundamental. The prerequisite of this…
- How Can I Stop Seeking Permission To Eat? · 20 minIn this episode, Han & Emily chat through permission seeking. The key takeaways are: • Act boldly • Building trust comes after action • Come back to the word unconditional •…
- What Do I Do If I Have Extreme Hunger At A Normal Weight? · 16 minIn this episode, Emily and Han discuss extreme appetite at any physical state. The key takeaways are: • “Normal weight” doesn’t mean “fully nourished” • Emily’s wonderful house…
- Who Shall I Share My Recovery Journey With? · 15 minIn this episode, Emily and Han discuss who to ‘let in’ to your recovery. The key takeaways are: • Owning your recovery doesn’t mean doing it alone. • It’s okay if your circle is…
- What Are The Wider Impacts Of Being Within Energy Deficit? · 20 minIn this episode, Emily and Han speak through some wider impacts of energy deficit, beyond those that are physical. The key takeaways are: 1. Cognitive impacts 2. Emotional…
- How To Cope With Bloating In Recovery? · 19 minIn this episode, Han and Emily discuss navigating physical discomforts in recovery. The key takeaways are: • The body recalibrating is not a linear pathway • Rest • Warmth •…
- How Do I Stop Tracking Food But Make Sure I Still Eat Enough? · 17 minIn this episode Emily and Han discuss tools to stop monitoring and micromanaging your intake. The key takeaways are: • Be honest. Consider if worrying about not eating enough is…
- When Will My Constant Longing For Food Go Away? · 14 minIn this first episode of 2026, Han and Emily discuss the alleviation of food preoccupation. The key takeaways are: • Constant hunger and food thoughts are a biological…
- What Do I Do If Another Year Has Gone By & I Haven’t Fully Recovered? · 19 minIn this episode, Han and Emily discuss how to react to recognising that you aren't fully recovered yet. The key takeaway points are: • Let yourself feel. • Be in the Now, with…
- How Do I Use The RAVES Model To Support My Recovery? · 24 minIn this episode, Emily and Han discuss how the RAVES model builds safety in the body first, flexibility second, and spontaneity last. The framework discussed in sequence is: •…
- Why Am I Obsessed with Researching Christmas Food? · 16 minIn this episode, Han and Emily discuss researching food. The key takeaways are: • Obsession coming from a place of deficiency. It is a signal and symptom. • Tune in to what…
- How Do I Avoid Falling Into New Ruts & Routines In Recovery? · 19 minIn this episode, Han and Emily discuss keeping out of disordered ruts through recovery. The main takeaways from this conversation are: • Energy deficiency exacerbates a…
- How Do I Make Enough Time To Eat On A Busy Day? · 20 minIn this episode, Han and Emily discuss making recovery work when life is busy. The key takeaways are: • Recovery prioritisation • Ensure that ED version of recovery isn’t being…
- How Do I Stop Looking At Food In The Way ED Wants Me To? · 18 minIn this episode, Emily and Han discuss rewiring perception towards food - away from calories and rules. The main takeaways from this episode are: • Action change • “Where your…
- How Do I Deal With Feeling Exhausted/ Tired/ Achey in Recovery? · 15 minIn this episode, Han and Emily discuss physical fatigue in recovery. The key take aways are: • Challenge the judgement • Respect what’s happening • Bring in self-compassion •…
- Is My Compulsive Movement An Extreme Hunger Distraction or Mental Hunger Cover Up? · 23 minIn this episode, Emily and Han discuss compulsive movement being used as a distraction from hunger. The key takeaways are: • The timeless importance of honesty • If in doubt…
- What Do I Do When I’m Hungry But Don’t Have Any Particular Cravings? · 18 minIn this episode, Han and Emily discuss actioning recovery-aligned eating in the absence of specific cravings. The key actionable points are: • Ask yourself; is the absence of…
- What Are the Most Useful Recovery Resources? · 16 minIn this episode, Emily and Han make a few announcements, as well as talking through some essential recovery support channels. The key resources mentioned here are: • Tabitha…
- What Can You Do to Make Your Body and Brain Feel Safe? · 24 minIn this episode, Han and Emily discuss regulating techniques in recovery. The key takeaways from this episode are: • The goal isn't to be regulated all the time • Safety comes…
- What Should I Do If I’m Weight Restored, Look Healthy and Eat Things But Am Not Free? · 21 minIn this episode, Emily & Han discuss how to push forward with recovery irrespective of level of physical healing. The key take aways are: • Fully renourished is something your…
- How Do I Cope With Seeing Restrictive Behaviours in Friends In Recovery? · 23 minIn this episode, Han and Emily discuss how to navigate seeing people around you restrict their food intake. The key takeaways are: • Focus on your own path and your own sphere…
- How Do I Get Unstuck From Following A 3 Meal 3 Snack Plan? · 19 minIn this episode, Han & Emily discuss abundant eating beyond a baseline structure. The key takeaways are: • A desire to stick to the plan is often related to fear of “too much"…
- Is It Harder To Recover As An Adult? · 22 minIn this episode, Emily and Han are joined by fellow recovery coach Claire (@omnomclaire). The key takeaways from this episode are: • Best time for recovery is always Now •…
- How Do I Navigate Alcohol in Recovery and Beyond? · 18 minIn this episode, Han and Emily speak through the topic of alcohol consumption whilst in recovery, and in life beyond. The key takeaways are • Reconnect with your core self and…
- Should I Finish Everything On My Plate Regardless Of If I Am Still Hungry or Not? · 17 minIn this episode, Han and Emily discuss the necessity of honesty and commitment when assessing full satisfaction. • If in doubt, eat! • Fullness is not the same as satiation. •…
- How Do I Deal With Feeling Behind in Life Due To My ED? · 20 minIn this episode Han and Emily talk through feeling behind. The main takeaways are: • Feel your feelings (RAINN) • Fulfilment / goals are subjective • Societal timelines are not…
- How Do I Deal with Food Decision Paralysis? · 22 minIn this episode, Emily and Han discuss making decisions in recovery. The key takeaway points are: • It is ok to want everything. This is so often the root cause of paralysis. •…
- How Important Is Food Quantity in Recovery? · 25 minIn this episode Han and Emily discuss food quantity in recovery. The key takeaways from this episode are: • The RAVES model showcases how formative adequacy is for all other…
