Are you in what feels like a never ending recovery/relapse cycle? You're not alone. Community member Amber wrote in to Fear Less to share her experience with a long term eating disorder that persists, even after attempts at treatment. Hear what hosts Jessica and Andrea have to say about this common recovery predicament, and find out if weight restoration really needs to happen before you do the deeper healing work. Resource mentioned: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs BEYOND BODY: EARLY ACCESS Request...
Jan 19, 2024•57 min
"Eating disorders are the only health issue where there's a race to the bottom." If you've ever felt like you are not sick enough or thin enough to receive eating disorder care, this episode is for you. Host Andrea Wells and guest Nia Patterson address a burning recovery question from a community member about feeling unworthy of support due to the size of their body. Nia shares insights on why you deserve eating disorder care regardless of your body size, and ways you can self advocate when you ...
Jan 17, 2024•22 min
What's leading your recovery: your head, or your heart? In preparation for this weekend's Map My Year event, Jessica and Andrea discuss the concept of head goals vs. heart goals and why it’s important to be able to differentiate between the two so you can set goals that fulfill you and you can follow through on rather than goals that deflate you and leave you feeling frustrated. Take a listen to learn more and go through Map My Year yourself to get the full experience. MINDSET MAKEOVER + MAP MY ...
Jan 12, 2024•48 min
What stories do you tell yourself about your body? That's what fellow recovery warrior and mental health advocate Nia Patterson asks in their new body image workbook What's The Story? . Nia is a social activist, artist, content creator, podcaster, and business and body image coach. You may know Nia as @thefriendineverwanted online, where they share messages about eating disorder recovery, body liberation, fat activism, body acceptance, and more. In November 2023, Nia released their first book ti...
Jan 10, 2024•36 min
"You've gained weight." "You're too much." "You aren't credible." What judgments are you most afraid of hearing? In this episode, Jessica and Andrea talk about letting go of the confining grips of judgement and others opinions which hold us back from reaching full recovery from an eating disorder. They share strategies and perspective shifts for navigating fears of judgment, and Jessica explains what happened when her specific fear of judgment recently came true. THE 5 DAY MINDSET MAKEOVER Visit...
Jan 03, 2024•47 min
What if it's okay to gain weight? In this episode, Jessica and Andrea discuss the worthiness wound and how it ties into fears of gaining weight. They break down societal standards around body size, and explore the topic of internalized fatphobia and how working through it can be the key to taking your power back from an eating disorder. THE 5 DAY MINDSET MAKEOVER Visit recoverywarriors.com/mindset to receive 50% off CONNECT WITH RECOVERY WARRIORS Check out articles on the Website Follow on Insta...
Jan 01, 2024•37 min
NEW Episode! Stop "should"ing yourself! In this episode, Jessica and Andrea discuss throwing out the long lists of "shoulds" that are holding you back in recovery, so you can embrace what your heart deeply desires in 2024. Referenced video: Rocks, Pebbles and Sand: Prioritizing Your Life THE 5 DAY MINDSET MAKEOVER Visit recoverywarriors.com/mindset to receive 50% off CONNECT WITH RECOVERY WARRIORS Check out articles on the Website Follow on Instagram Like us on Facebook Learn more about the Podc...
Dec 29, 2023•42 min
Sometimes it only takes one thing to set your recovery on a new and stronger path. Today we are bringing back a roundtable conversation from Team Recovery warriors. You’ll hear from past and present members of the team, as we each reflect on one key thing that was a game changer for eating disorder recovery. Take a listen with an open heart and open mind, as these insights can be helpful to consider as we make our way into the new year. What will you say made a difference for you? Show Notes: Th...
Dec 27, 2023•32 min
"There are no prerequisites for my worthiness. I am worthy right here right now in this very minute, in this very body." Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on breaking free from unworthiness and discover greater self-acceptance, as you build a life outside of an eating disorder. Love these affirmations? Want to write them in your journal or stic...
Dec 25, 2023•14 min
"You look like you've gained/lost weight" "Are you sure you want to eat that?" Comments about your body or what you’re eating are upsetting, no matter what size you are. And they're extra frequent this time of year with all the holiday parties and family gatherings going on. That’s why today we’re re-releasing a roundtable conversation we had last year with Team Recovery Warriors. You’ll hear from past and present members of the team, as we share tips to help you cope and stay on track when thos...
Dec 20, 2023•49 min
"My body is not my worth." "I reject the notion that there is a single definition of beauty." "I let go of judgment and self-loathing about my appearance." Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on breaking free from societal beauty standards that contribute to body image struggles and eating disorders. Love these affirmations? Want to write them in...
Dec 18, 2023•13 min
No more fearing, avoiding, or bingeing those holiday treats! It’s that time of year when sweets like candy and desserts come out in full force at holiday parties and family gatherings. When you’re struggling with an eating disorder or stuck in the diet cycle, this can be an extra stressful time. Whether you fear eating too much, or fear eating sweets at all - the struggle is real . It can make you dread the holiday season, and miss out on important moments with friends and family. That's why we’...
Dec 13, 2023•38 min
"The process of recovery may be challenging, but it’s worth it and I know it." "My happiness does not depend on my weight or size." "I don’t need to excessively exercising to deserve food." Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on creating a strong recovery mindset.. Love these affirmations? Want to write them in your journal or stick them on post-...
Dec 11, 2023•14 min
Are you where you thought you would be in your recovery? In life? If you're feeling the sting of exhaustion, disappointment and discouragement, please know there is no shame in your recovery game. This throwback episode is a pep talk for you to keep your perseverance alive in spite of the delayed gratification and doubts that recovery will ever happen. It can happen. It will happen. You gotta take a step back and get a new approach. Use the 3 principles discussed in this episode to guide you as ...
Dec 08, 2023•34 min
Sometimes it feels like an eating disorder and gastrointestinal concerns go hand in hand. This episode is a peek into an exclusive expert Q&A session that occurred live inside the Courage Club recently about all things digestion and gut health, featuring gastroenterologist Dr. Jordan Shapiro. He answered member questions about all things related to eating disorders and the GI system including common symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and more. Take a listen to le...
Dec 06, 2023•25 min
"There are positive outcomes I am not yet aware of." "Even when I don’t understand what is happening, I trust the unfolding process of life." "I am choosing to be at peace with what happened, what is happening, and what will happen." Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on embracing uncertainty in life with confidence. Let's explore new ways of ac...
Dec 04, 2023•13 min
"My body does not define me as a person." "There is more to life than shrinking my body size. I’m ready to experience it." "Accepting myself as I am right now is the first step in changing, growing and evolving." Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on cultivating greater body acceptance. Let's explore new ways of accepting your body no matter wha...
Nov 27, 2023•10 min
"We are safe now. I'm here to protect and provide for you." "The pain is no longer yours to carry. It never was yours to carry." "You are worthy of love and belonging." Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on healing your inner child wounds to help you go further in recovery. Let's explore new ways of honoring our past pain and nurturing our inner...
Nov 20, 2023•12 min
"There are no prerequisites for my worthiness. I am worthy right here right now in this very minute, in this very body." Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on breaking free from unworthiness to discover your shining light within, as you build a better life in eating disorder recovery. Let's explore new ways of thinking to embrace confidence and ...
Nov 13, 2023•14 min
"I am worthy of what I desire." "I am willing to release old, negative beliefs that stand in my way." "I move beyond past limitations into freedom." Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on confidence, which you can think of as the train that drives you toward success in eating disorder recovery. Let's explore new ways of thinking to embrace confid...
Nov 06, 2023•11 min
Food & body judgment from others can really throw you off in recovery. This is a challenge intimately understood by eating disorder survivor and popular content creator Amir Yass. With an impressive 30 million views on Tik Tok, he's no stranger to comments and judgments when it comes to food, body, and his identity as a queer Muslim and LGBTQ+ activist. Amir was raised in Orange County, California by his parents who immigrated from Iran. He also knows the impact that comments from parents ca...
Nov 01, 2023•54 min
"By taking care of this present moment, I signal to myself that my well-being matters." "Today I take 100% responsibility for my life." "I have everything within me I need to succeed." Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on procrastination, a common trigger to engage in destructive eating disorder behaviors. Let's explore new ways of thinking to ...
Oct 30, 2023•16 min
Have you ever felt the urge to retreat back to your eating disorder, despite making progress in recovery? In this episode of Fear Less, hosts Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells discuss the topic of self-sabotage and the common inner barriers and blocks to success that individuals with eating disorders often face. Take a listen and discover what to do when you feel like you're taking two steps forward, and one step back, along with tips on increasing your window of tolerance in eating disorder recove...
Oct 27, 2023•26 min
"People have walked my path before and I can tap into their wisdom." "The more support I receive the more powerful I become." "When I say "yes" to support, I say "yes" to my recovery." Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on allowing yourself to be supported and guided in your recovery. Love these affirmations? Want to write them in your journal o...
Oct 23, 2023•14 min
"Needing to know exactly how something is going to end before I begin, holds me back from experiencing life. I choose to experience life in all its rawness and realness." Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on letting go of control and surrendering into the unknown. Love these affirmations? Want to write them in your journal or stick them on post...
Oct 16, 2023•13 min
If you're struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel, this one's for you. In this episode of Fear Less, hosts Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells explore the topic of timing and time in recovery. They discuss the common experience of feeling like recovery is taking forever and doubting if it will ever happen. The hosts share their personal experiences with this, and share tips on embracing patience in the recovery process. Remember the recovery journey is like a puzzle, where certain pieces...
Oct 13, 2023•25 min
Hindsight vision is 20/20. In today's episode, Courage Club alumni & Intuitive Eating Counselor Joni O'Donnell shares what she wishes she knew earlier in recovery, to help you go further in your own journey. The 5 things are: Your body is not the enemy You are not broken Diets don’t work Perfect doesn’t exist You are not alone Take a listen as Joni & Andrea break down these 5 things and share valuable insights about rejecting the diet mentality, understanding the root causes of feeling "...
Oct 11, 2023•56 min
"Binge eating is an opportunity to gain wisdom around what I’m feeling, what I need, what my body is telling me, and my deeper hunger for love." Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on forgiving yourself for binge eating. Love these affirmations? Want to write them in your journal or stick them on post-it notes around the house? Find all of our Lo...
Oct 09, 2023•13 min
Sometimes you gotta turn to the pros. Think about the level of dedication that a professional like Taylor Swift shows up with for her music and fans. Taylor Swift shows commitment over the long haul. She didn't let a massive setback like losing the rights to her music and being bullied by Kanye and Scooter stop her from creating new music. Instead, she is patiently re-recording her hits, writing new ones, and selling out stadiums. Taylor endures adversity and continues to reinvent herself. These...
Oct 06, 2023•24 min
Are you ALWAYS thinking about food? Do you feel like you need to "burn off" everything you eat? In this empowering episode of Recover Strong, Andrea Wells & Jessica Flint share 5 empowering ways to break free from the grips of food & exercise obsession. The 5 things are: Neutralize your relationship with food Use mindful self-observation Avoid comparisons Feed yourself consistently Embrace Joyful Movement Show Notes: 5 WAYS TO OVERCOME FOOD AND EXERCISE OBSESSION JOIN THE COURAGE CLUB WA...
Oct 04, 2023•56 min
