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Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Ciandra Birnbaum
138 episodes
1 week ago
This episode is for the days when recovery feels heavy. When you’re doing all the right things and still feel worn down, fed up, or just wondering how much longer you can keep this up. If you’re tired of thinking about food, tired of challenging thoughts, tired of needing support… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about recovery fatigue. Why it happens, why it doesn’t mean you’re failing, and how to keep going when your energy is low and your motivation has dipped. We’ll...
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This episode is for the days when recovery feels heavy. When you’re doing all the right things and still feel worn down, fed up, or just wondering how much longer you can keep this up. If you’re tired of thinking about food, tired of challenging thoughts, tired of needing support… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about recovery fatigue. Why it happens, why it doesn’t mean you’re failing, and how to keep going when your energy is low and your motivation has dipped. We’ll...
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Mental Health
Health & Fitness,
Nutrition
Episodes (20/138)
Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Tired of Recovery: How to Keep Going When You’re Exhausted
This episode is for the days when recovery feels heavy. When you’re doing all the right things and still feel worn down, fed up, or just wondering how much longer you can keep this up. If you’re tired of thinking about food, tired of challenging thoughts, tired of needing support… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about recovery fatigue. Why it happens, why it doesn’t mean you’re failing, and how to keep going when your energy is low and your motivation has dipped. We’ll...
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1 week ago
19 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Pregnancy, Body Changes, and Eating Disorder Recovery: What No One Tells You
In today’s episode, we’re talking honestly about pregnancy, body changes, and eating disorder recovery. This is the stuff that often gets brushed over. The emotions, the fear, the identity shifts, and the old thoughts that can resurface when your body starts changing in ways you can’t control. I’m sharing what it’s really like navigating pregnancy when you have a history of an eating disorder. The good parts, the hard parts, and the very human moments in between. We’ll talk about why body ima...
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3 weeks ago
40 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
How to Cope with Food Guilt During the Festive Season
In today’s episode , we’re talking about something that so many people in recovery struggle with this time of year — the DREADED food guilt. The festive season brings a lot of joy, but it also brings bigger meals, different foods, family gatherings, and loads of mixed emotions. If you’ve been feeling guilty, overwhelmed, or “out of control” around food during the holidays, you’re not alone at all. In this episode, we’ll chat about why food guilt shows up so strongly during the festive season,...
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1 month ago
21 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Learning How to Rest in Eating Disorder Recovery
In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that sounds simple but can feel incredibly hard in eating disorder recovery: learning how to rest. If you’re used to pushing yourself, staying busy, or relying on movement to cope, slowing down can feel unsafe or even “wrong.” I get it, rest was one of the hardest parts for me too. In this episode, we’ll chat about why rest is so important for your physical and emotional recovery, why it feels so uncomfortable at first, and how you can start t...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Everything You Need to Know About Body Dysmorphia
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into body dysmorphia — what it is, how it shows up, and why it can make daily life feel so overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of checking, comparing, or fixating on certain parts of your body, you’re definitely not alone. I’ll break down how body dysmorphia develops, the link it has with eating disorders, and why it’s not something you can “snap out of.” We’ll discuss the emotional, brain-based, and practical aspects of coping with these t...
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1 month ago
23 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
The Impact of Trauma, Bullying, and Early Childhood Experiences on Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Jackie — a trauma-informed therapist and eating disorder recovery specialist who’s also walked her own path of recovery. We dive into how trauma, bullying, and early childhood experiences can shape the way we relate to food, our bodies, and ourselves. Jackie brings such a grounded mix of professional insight and lived experience, and she explains in such a compassionate way how these early wounds can stay alive in our patterns around eating. We ...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
People Pleasing and Perfectionism in Eating Disorders
In today’s episode, we’re diving into two traits that show up a lot in eating disorders, people pleasing and perfectionism. If you’ve ever found yourself trying to make everyone happy, or feeling like you need to get everything just right to be good enough, this one’s for you. I’ll talk about how these patterns can feed into disordered eating, where they really come from, and how to start loosening their grip in recovery. We’ll also chat about what it means to find your worth outside of...
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1 month ago
23 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Food Overwhelm and Indecision in ED Recovery
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about something I know so many of you deal with, which is food overwhelm and indecision. You know that feeling when choosing what to eat feels impossible, even though you’re hungry and want to move forward in recovery? I’ve been there too. In this episode, we’ll chat about why this happens, what’s really going on beneath the surface, and how to make food decisions feel a little less stressful. I’ll share some practi...
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2 months ago
24 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
OCD and Eating Disorders – Understanding the Overlap
In today's episode, we’re diving into something that’s not talked about enough — the overlap between OCD and eating disorders. If you’ve ever noticed that your food rules, rituals, or routines feel more like compulsions, or that anxiety drives many of your eating behaviours, this one’s for you. I’ll break down how OCD and eating disorders can feed into each other, what signs to look out for, and how to start untangling the two so you can move toward real recovery. It’s such an important...
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2 months ago
29 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Feeling Not “Sick Enough” to Have an Eating Disorder – Debunking This Myth
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re unpacking a really harmful myth that so many people in recovery struggle with — the idea that you’re not “sick enough” to have an eating disorder. Maybe you’ve felt like your struggles don’t count because you don’t look a certain way or haven’t hit some invisible threshold. I get it — I’ve been there too. In this episode, I’ll share why this mindset is so damaging, where it comes from, and how to start validating your ow...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Extreme Hunger After Weight Restoration
In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that can feel a bit wild in recovery: extreme hunger after weight restoration. If you’ve been eating enough to restore your weight and suddenly feel like your body is asking for way more than you expect, you’re not alone. I’ll share why this happens, how it’s actually a normal and healthy part of your body rebalancing, and some tips for managing it without feeling overwhelmed or guilty. Recovery can feel unpredictable, but understa...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Eating When You’re Not Hungry | Recovering Without Hunger Cues: What to Do
Welcome back to a brand new season of the Recover to Flourish podcast! In this first episode of Season 4, we’re diving into a tricky but super common challenge in recovery: eating when you’re not feeling hungry. I know how confusing and even uncomfortable it can feel to eat when your body isn’t sending clear hunger signals, and it can make recovery feel a lot harder than it already is. In this episode, I’ll share why this happens, what it means for your body and mind, and some pra...
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3 months ago
21 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
How to Cope with Weight Gain in ED Recovery
Welcome to the last episode of season 3! In today’s solo chat, we’re talking about something that comes up for so many of us in recovery: weight gain. I know it can feel scary, overwhelming, and sometimes even impossible to accept. I’ll share why weight gain is actually a normal and healthy part of healing, how to manage the fear and emotions that come with it, and some practical ways to cope without letting it derail your recovery. After this, I’m taking a short break and will be...
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4 months ago
20 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
How to Interpret Blood (Lab) Results in Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about something that can feel a little overwhelming – interpreting blood lab results during eating disorder recovery. Whether you're getting blood work to check on your health or working with a medical team, it can be tricky to understand what those numbers really mean. I’ll walk you through how to look at your results with a realistic lens, how to avoid jumping to conclusions, and why it’s important to focus on overall h...
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4 months ago
19 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Mental Hunger: What Is It and How to Respond to It
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re diving into something that can be pretty confusing in recovery: mental hunger. You’ve probably experienced that feeling of hunger in your mind rather than your body – that constant thinking about food, even after eating. I’ll talk about what mental hunger really is, why it happens during eating disorder recovery, and most importantly, how to respond to it without getting overwhelmed. I know it can be frustrating when your mind ke...
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4 months ago
25 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Gastroparesis and Eating Disorders
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about gastroparesis and how it can affect eating disorder recovery. If you’ve been dealing with delayed stomach emptying or digestive issues, you know it can complicate your relationship with food and recovery. I’ll share what gastroparesis is, how it often shows up in people with eating disorders, and why it’s so important to approach recovery with both compassion and patience when digestive issues are in the mix. ...
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5 months ago
19 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
How to Overcome Social Eating in ED Recovery
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about something many of us struggle with in recovery: social eating. Whether it’s family meals, eating out with friends, or social gatherings, eating in front of others can be tough when you're recovering from an eating disorder. I’ll share some personal experiences, tips, and strategies to help you feel more at ease with social eating and break free from the anxiety it can cause. Here’s what we’ll cover: Why social eating c...
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5 months ago
15 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
The Real Truth About Being 'Skinny' | The Era of SkinnyTok
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a tough but important topic – the truth about being “skinny” and the impact of the SkinnyTok era. With social media constantly bombarding us with images of a specific body type, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea that being thin is the ultimate goal. But is it really? I’ll share my thoughts on what being “skinny” really means, how society’s obsession with thinness affects our mental health, and how we can shift our mindset to embrace body diversity an...
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5 months ago
18 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Neuroplasticity and How Rewiring is Important to Recovery
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re diving into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity and why rewiring your brain is such a big part of eating disorder recovery. You might have heard the term “neuroplasticity” before, but in this episode, we’re going to break down how it works and why it’s crucial for shifting those old patterns and behaviors tied to your eating disorder. I’ll explain how your brain has the ability to change and adapt, and how recovery isn’t just a...
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5 months ago
17 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia: Biological, Psychological, and Sociocultural Aspects
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re diving deep into anorexia nervosa and bulimia – exploring the biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of these eating disorders. If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on behind the scenes, both in the body and the mind, this episode will give you a clearer picture. I’ll break down the different factors that contribute to these disorders and how they affect individuals in unique ways. We’ll also talk about how understandi...
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6 months ago
18 minutes

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
This episode is for the days when recovery feels heavy. When you’re doing all the right things and still feel worn down, fed up, or just wondering how much longer you can keep this up. If you’re tired of thinking about food, tired of challenging thoughts, tired of needing support… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about recovery fatigue. Why it happens, why it doesn’t mean you’re failing, and how to keep going when your energy is low and your motivation has dipped. We’ll...