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Explanation & Practical Tips… I used to feel triggered/ competitive/ upset by other anorexic people, and it made my recovery (and life) harder. In today’s episode I share how I overcame this!
Overview:
Tips for being triggered by anorexic people in public/ strangers.
Tips for dealing with your friends who have eating disorders.
An explanation to people who have never struggled with an ED- helping you understand the anorexic thoughts…
Thank you for listening! I hope you found the episode helpful. If you enjoyed, please rate the podcast or leave a review. I appreciate them so much as they help me reach more listeners!
Links:
Etsy shop: RealRecoveryUK
Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk
Instagram: @realrecoveryuk
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Recently classed as RECOVERED from Anorexia, Izee shares her advice + lived experience with mental illness in our open & vulnerable chat. We covered these topics...
What does 'fully recovered' mean? + Izee’s checklist for being recovered. Social media & receiving hate online. How to accept SH scars & deal with comments from other people. Advice for friends & family of those struggling. Can it be triggering/ invalidating to be classed as 'recovered'? Helpful treatment professionals vs traumatic experience with treatment. Meal plans- when do they become too restrictive? Navigating ED recovery with Depression & PTSD (&insomnia) Is recovery a privilege? Understanding different circumstances.About Izee:
Izee shares her lived experience with mental illness on her Instagram platform to spread awareness, fight stigma, and provide a safe space for others online. She posts uplifting content about body acceptance and self care, while also being open about the realities of depression, complex PTSD, Self-Harm, and EDs.
I invited Izee onto the podcast because I believe her content is a rare example of a positive (but realistic) influence in the recovery community online. Thank you again to Izee for joining me!
Instagram: @izeeblooms links: linktr.ee/IzeebloomsHere is a link to the SH information resource mentioned in the episode:
https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/topics/self-harm/what-is-self-harm
Thank you for listening!
Links:
Etsy shop: RealRecoveryUK Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk Instagram: @realrecoveryuk Podcast Instagram: @realrecoverypodcast -
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Neuroscience explained + tips for coping with body changes...Today's episode is an interesting one! If you experience strong feelings of disgust (among other negative emotions) when weight-restoring in anorexia recovery, you are not alone!
There is nothing wrong with your body- hopefully the episode can point that out by highlighting the biological mechanisms of how body-image & disgust can relate.
Overview :
Tip 1: Focus on self-care, hygiene, and other aspects of your appearance. Neuroscience: interoception, body mapping, fear response, & the power of time. Tip 2: Decrease disgust by changing the mental image of your body. Tip 3: Use thought- blocking to prevent negative spirals.Thank you for listening!
LINKS:
Etsy shop: RealRecoveryUK Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk Instagram: @realrecoveryuk Podcast Instagram: @realrecoverypodcast Substack: recent article (anxiety tools & research) -
We covered some of the most DIFFICULT parts of eating disorder recovery (see below)… Victoria recovered from 20+ years of EDs & body-hate. She now coaches other people to fully heal (no quasi recovery bs).
Hearing her speak will give you valuable guidance, practical tips, and a view into the world of confidence, self-love, and true food freedom.
Topics we covered (in order):
How to start recovery? How to cope with feeling a loss of CONTROL? Recovery & different personalities- can you recover slower? How to go from self- HATE to self- ACCEPTANCE? Healing with humour. How to make positive affirmations work? Extreme hunger & rapid weight gain. Red flags for recovery coaches & treatment + advice Overshoot Fully committing to weight gain without micro-restriction Coping with old photos / thinner body. Can you lose weight after recovery? Mirror work exercise.For more support from Victoria…
Check out her podcast: ‘The Body Love Binge’ Coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/work-with-me/ Website: https://victoriakleinsman.com/Victoria's Contact/ Socials:
instagram email : [email protected]Thank you so much for listening!
Links:
Etsy shop: RealRecoveryUK Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk Instagram: @realrecoveryuk Podcast Instagram: @realrecoverypodcast Substack: recent article (anxiety tools & research) -
How to handle routine changes, overwhelm, hot weather, unpredictability…
Overview:
Intro Coping with HEAT (& the effect it may have on body image due to discomfort & swelling) Coping with ROUTINE CHANGES (tips for planning) How to use be okay when THINGS GO WRONG and use unpredictability as a moment of growth. Putting your needs first & maximising COMFORT OutroEating disorders can increase rigid thinking, anxiety, overwhelm. They can make us less able to tolerate discomfort and all the chaos that can come with travel.
People with Anorexia are also more likely to have co-occurring conditions such as OCD, Autism, and Anxiety Disorders. This can add to the overall stress of travel and may mean you need extra planning & reassurance. So I hope this episode provides that!
Don’t forget to check out parts 1 & 2 of this summer mini-series!
Links:
Etsy shop: RealRecoveryUK Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk Instagram: @realrecoveryuk Podcast Instagram: @realrecoverypodcast Substack: recent article (anxiety tools & research) -
Pressure to diet, look good in photos, have a buzzing social life… How to deal with triggers, access relief & self- compassion, and overcome insecurities this summer.
Overview:
Intro DIET CULTURE.. . (how to not be triggered when people around you are trying to lose weight) FOOD RESTRICTION (why some people can restrict & why YOU shouldn’t) SOCIAL MEDIA (everyone is ‘living their best life!!!’) FOMO- 2 ways to handle this… (self compassion + allowing rest) + (challenging your anxiety) PHOTOS (the pressure to take pictures with friends/ family *but you’re insecure*…) OutroDon’t forget to check out parts 1 & 3 of this summer mini-series!
Links:
Etsy shop: RealRecoveryUK Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk Instagram: @realrecoveryuk Podcast Instagram: @realrecoverypodcast Substack: recent article (anxiety tools & research) -
Practical advice for coping with body-image this summer (including a journaling exercise walk-through!) Overview:
Intro Body exposure work Preparation/ planning to maximise comfort Journaling exercise walk-through Comparison Bloating Viewing your body as an organism vs an object OutroDon’t forget to check out parts 2 & 3 of this summer mini-series!
Links:
Etsy shop: RealRecoveryUK Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk Instagram: @realrecoveryuk Podcast Instagram: @realrecoverypodcast Substack: recent article (anxiety tools & research) -
8 Evidence- based coping skills... what to do when 'have a bath' doesn't work?? How to prevent panic attacks???
This episode discusses some of the most effective techniques I have discovered for QUICKLY lowering anxiety levels. These tips have been helping me successfully prevent panic attacks (for over a year!) and have made my difficult days with OCD/ Anxiety easier to cope with. I hope they can help you too!
Overview
I give a brief summary of my experience & history of anxiety/ panic attacks.
I share the 8 techniques & delve into the scientific mechanisms at play for each.*
At the end of the episode, I give a mini update on my recovery/ where I have been.
This episode is not medical advice, and should just be treated as interesting information rather than instruction for the individual!
The Podcast episode by Huberman Lab that I referenced:
Podcast: Huberman Lab, episode 10. Master Stress: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110?i=1000512053623
* If you want to read more about any of the topics I spoke about in today's episode, click here to read my detailed article. I included links to all of the journal articles/ webpages, as well as summary captions so it is easier for you to find out more about the studies I referenced today.
Thank you for listening!
& Thank to everyone who is being patient with email responses and DM replies (I have also been having tech issues which i think i forgot to mention!), and to anyone who has kindly reached out during my inactivity on Instagram- I am excited to come back soon and interact with you guys again! Lots of love
Etsy Shop
Instagram - @realrecoveryuk
@realrecoverypodcast Substack -https://realrecoveryuk.substack.com/p/anxiety-toolkit-how-to-calm-down -
How to MOVE FORWARDS? How to step out of your comfort zone without getting overwhelmed?
Overview of the tips I share…
Reconnect with your old passions/ hobbies. Go with your gut instinct in everyday decisions. Engineer your social media environment to enhance non-ed parts of yourself. Join a club. Start a meaningful project. Cut ties with toxic reminders of your ED. Make plans frequently that feel manageable to YOU. (+ how to make all of this less stressful!)Unlike pt. 1 &2 of this 'identity series', in today's episode I share the things I am CURRENTLY doing to propel me forwards into being fully recovered.
I have collected a list of ideas that have been impactful for me, and, more importantly, things that have helped the FULLY RECOVERED individuals with whom I have spoken. I hope you have found this mini series helpful!
Thanks so much for listening!
If you find the Real Recovery Podcast helpful, please rate & review because it helps more people find it!
Instagram: @realrecoveryuk and @realrecoverypodcast Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk Email: [email protected] Etsy: RealRecoveryUK -
Let me throw a bunch of tips at you... In today's episode, I share how (and why) I accessed my 'Recovery Identity'. Identifying as 'a person in recovery' was a great short term solution for me. It enabled me to take positive action and reduce guilt & shame. I hope this episode helps you!
Part 2/3 of my 'identity' mini series...
Thanks so much for listening!
If you find the Real Recovery Podcast helpful, please rate & review because it helps more people find it!
Instagram: @realrecoveryuk and @realrecoverypodcast
Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Etsy: RealRecoveryUK
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Identifying as 'anorexic' makes all aspects of recovery feel WRONG and BAD. Gaining weight, eating more food, eating fear foods, grappling with hunger cues etc...; all of this is NECESSARY, yet can cause immense guilt and shame because it clashes with our self-perception. It can make us feel like we are 'failing' at starvation (for example), but that feeling is only there because your 'anorexic' sense of self has been in control. It's time to change that...In today's episode I share my best tips for weakening the anorexic identity. I hope it helps!Part 1/3 of my 'identity' mini series...Thanks so much for listening! If you find the Real Recovery Podcast helpful, please rate & review because it helps more people find it! Instagram: @realrecoveryuk and @realrecoverypodcast Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk Email: [email protected] Etsy: RealRecoveryUKaccompanying blog article: https://realrecovery.co.uk/blog-articles/f/how-to-ditch-the-anorexic-identity
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7 practical & effective strategies for improving body image....
In today's episode I share how I managed to do a complete 180...I always struggled with body insecurities, and this turned into terrible self-hatred & punishment of my body during the worst of my anorexia. Now, I rarely experience 'bad body image days', and when I do, it doesn't have the same emotional toll. It doesn't consume my day or impact my sense of self worth.
It's a great place to be, and its possible for you too! You do no need to settle for a life of body-hate. Recovery and weight gain can be hard in so many ways- body image is just one of them. Eating disorders are more complex than body-fixations or insecurities. The extreme nature of body image struggles in ed recovery are often manifestations of other emotions driven by the disorder. But I hope this episode gives you some practical tips for improving your self-image & confidence!
Overview...
intro & my experience w body image struggles
tip 1: viewing bad body image as a symptom & regulating emotions
tip 2: thought-blocking
tip 3: building self-respect & trust
tip 4: stop body-checking
tip 5: 'fake it till you make it'
tip 6: self-talk is key
tip 7: take away discomfort & enhance other elements of your appearance
sharing your tips!
outro
Thanks so much for listening! If you find the Real Recovery Podcast helpful, please rate & review because it helps more people find it xx
Socials:
Instagram: @realrecoveryuk and @realrecoverypodcast
Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Etsy: RealRecoveryUK -
Qualified therapist Scarlett O’Connor recovered from 25 YEARS of severe eating disorders. Now she devotes her life to helping others do the same. In today's episode we shed light on binging, purging, and ED behaviours that are not spoken about. Scarlet shares details of her first steps into recovery almost 10 years ago including...how she battled excruciating binge/purge urges, the terrifying sensation of food in the stomach, and what it felt like to experience emotions after decades of suppression. & SO MUCH MORE!
Scarlett answers a listener question at the end so stay tuned...
Overview of the questions I asked....
How did you eventually open up and get help? What do you think about professionals who judge patients on their weight and perhaps overlook binge/ purge symptoms? Why do you not focus too much on underlying trauma/ stressors with your clients in therapy? What kind of practical coping skills do you recommend for bulimia? EDs end up feeling safe and encourage denial (e.g. 'I'm not sick enough')...How did you overcome this? What do you wish people understood about purging? What’s your opinion on people sharing exercise online, and people being triggered by it? What are your thoughts on men with EDs & the added stigma attached? What's your opinion on diagnostic criteria and fitting people into 'boxes'? Is there a magic pill for recovery? What did you find most difficult in recovery? Were there slip-ups or could you just quit behaviors ‘cold turkey’? How to begin intuitive eating; differentiating between hunger cues and binge urges?You can find Scarlett here...https://scarlettoconnor.coach/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090001192996
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scarlett-o%E2%80%99connor-53ba3a265Please rate, review, and share this episode if you found it helpful, as it will help me reach more people! Thank you so much for listening.
You can message me, request a topic for a future episode or ask questions here....
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7 strategies to deal with the 'upper limit' problem surrounding calories, weight, exercise & more. If you find it impossible to restore weight past a certain number, increase your intake above a certain number of calories, or overcome obsessive step counting, this episode is for you!
Limiting yourself to 'safe' numbers can hold you back in recovery from anorexia. Sticking to minimums will keep you trapped! Clinging to disordered (and arbitrary) numbers surrounding weight, food, and exercise will keep you suffering. In today's episode I share how I managed to overcome this type of perfectionism and rigidity.
Overview...
For the first 20 mins (roughly) i talk about:
why this happens why it's a problem my own experienceThe rest of the episode i present the 7 methods for overcoming this mental barrier surrounding numbers...
Remove counting methods Journal about the underlying fears Understand that you get to set the bar Journal exercise #2 -Worst case scenario planning Make it deliberate Visualisation + nervous system control Reassure yourself/ remindersThanks so much for listening! If you find the Real Recovery Podcast helpful, please rate & review because it helps more people find it xx
Socials:
Instagram: @realrecoveryuk and @realrecoverypodcast
Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Etsy: RealRecoveryUK
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Do you compare yourself to other people with Anorexia? In today's episode, I address one of the MOST COMMON questions I get asked...'How do I stop being triggered by other people? How do I stop comparing myself????'...
Comparison is a natural human instinct, but when it comes to eating disorders, it can fuel toxic competition, invalidation, and lead to people delaying recovery due to them 'not feeling sick enough'. But you can overcome this kind of thinking!
I discuss the 3 main points of problematic comparison* that get brought up most by you guys; and then, of course, I give SOLUTIONS and ways to reframe each negative, invalidating thought.
Comparison of body weight. Comparison of ED behaviours. Comparison of physical symptoms/ medical treatment.Not everyone with an ED will relate to this episode and that's okay! this is for the people who DO struggle with this particular type of comparison and want to overcome it.
Thanks so much for listening! If you find the Real Recovery Podcast helpful, please rate & review because it helps more people find it xx
If you want to read my blog article about this episode (Comparison & Competition within Anorexia Nervosa. How to stop?), click the link.
Socials:
Instagram: @realrecoveryuk and @realrecoverypodcast
Website: www.realrecovery.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Etsy: RealRecoveryUK
* I am specifically covering the problem of comparison within individuals with Anorexia- not comparison in general.
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A practical guide for 'letting go' of your eating disorder.
In today's episode I take you through how I managed to let go of Anorexia's rules and allow myself to move forward in recovery.
overview:
- I breakdown of 6 my personal reasons why I 'needed' my ED to cope.
- I share the alternative strategies I discovered to meet each need, therefore, aiding me in 'letting go'.
This episode focuses on the role eating disorders play in 'helping' a person COPE and meet their EMOTIONAL NEEDS. I revisit one of the most important journaling exercises that I used during early recovery, where I unpacked the reasons why I felt I 'needed' my eating disorder. After doing this, I was able to find alternative methods of coping, meaning I was finally able to release a certain part of my ED. This made my life a lot easier. I share all this & more in the episode. I hope you find it helpful or interesting.
As always, please take this as a friendly chat, rather than medical advice. Thanks to everyone who listened!
Rate & review to help this podcast get noticed by the algorithms xxx
Send me any questions, episode requests, comments, etc..
email- [email protected] instagram - @realrecoveryuk etsy (worksheets + ed recovery resources)- RealRecoveryUK website/ blog- www.realrecovery.co.uklots of love xx
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'I've gained weight but I dont feel better mentally. What do I do???'... I get asked this question so often! You are not alone if you are struggling with this in recovery from anorexia, or any eating disorder that involves weight restoration.
In today's episode I take you through WHY this can happen, and give you ACTION STEPS to take to help you get unstuck.
This experience is emotionally difficult and can cause extra feelings of invladiation and guilt. It can also cause your fear of weight gain to increase, and your motivation to recover to decrease. Which is horrible! So i hope this episode helps you take a different perspective, and gives you some tools to deal with this particular issue in ED recovery.
If you want to send me a message, ask a question, or request a topic for the next episode, feel free to email me or DM me. Links below...
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Listen until the middle/ end for the best tips! (I start this episode with the more obvious/ basic tips for improving your mood.)
Today's episode is about how to cope with low mood in eating disorder recovery. I really enjoyed talking about this topic and sharing how I successfully help my mood day-to-day. This episode is NOT targeting people with clinical depression (although some tips may be relevant). I go into this more in the episode as there is a difference between depressive disorders and low mood, and I do not want to invalidate anybody.
A summary of my tips for coping with low mood….
address vitamin deficiencies/ basic physical health a tidy room (and how to actually do this!) Routines, to-do lists, and dopamine. Achievements and easy goals. take a break from social media. change your scenery. social connection. music. childhood comforts. nature/ greenery. address genuine problems in your life and solve issues. become good at self-compassion. Allowing the time of low mood and not forcing it away. Doing low-energy things and giving yourself time for contemplation. Long-term stuff. ‘Glow-up’ journalling medication visualizing your adult/ child self.Thank you for listening! If you want to help more people to find this podcast, please rate & review it.
For recovery resources (worksheets etc…) check my Etsy; RealRecoveryUK
Find me on Instagram @realrecoveryuk
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Okay but hear me out...
In this episode I discuss my thoughts about TikTok and the effect it can have on people with eating disorders. I cover...
the mental illness bubble tiktok creates beauty standards & comparison the glamorisation of eating disorders the dangers of being a recovery/ ed content creator the focus on 'extreme' bodies & how this fuels 'not sick enough' thoughts. WIEIAD and FDOE videos the general mental health consequences of TikTokI hope you find this episode interesting! I would love to know your thoughts about this topic too.
You can find me on Instagram @realrecoveryuk
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LISTEN UNTIL THE END for the best piece of advice!!
In today's episode I offer 8 of my best practical tips for managing guilt in eating disorder recovery. This episode could help you if you struggle with negative emotions (guilt & shame) after eating certain foods, resting, or gaining weight.
Visible reminders Understand guilt as a symptom Focus on the positives of the food/ behaviour Have a 'worst case scenario' plan Compassion towards yourself Remove physical discomfort Journaling (+ prompts) Make active decisions and turn failure into success.Thanks for listening!
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- Visa fler
