Discover how waves of grief can guide you towards healing. In this conversation, Hilary Kinavey, LPC, sheds light on the role of body grief. Take a listen as we explore the complex emotions tied to grief and body image, and how we can navigate them with compassion and self-awareness. The 5 stages of body grief are: 1. Denial 2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4. Depression 5. Acceptance Each stage is a crucial aspect of the healing process. Understanding them can provide clarity and direction on the path to...
May 20, 2024•35 min
"Exposure therapy is like jumping off a cliff when you can't see the bottom, and hoping there's a landing." Dr. Carolyn Becker, leading expert in exposure therapy for eating disorders, breaks down how to effectively create and utilize a fear diary to help you find more peace and freedom with food & body. Take a listen as she sheds more light on the most scientifically backed method for reducing fears in recovery. Hear specifically how fear diaries help you pinpoint and confront the triggers ...
May 13, 2024•18 min
Is it r eally possible to trust your body after living with an eating disorder? Today's guest says YES. Body trust is a birth right, and you can find your way back to it again. Licensed professional counselor, educator, author, and coach - Hilary Kinavey joins host Andrea Wells to unravel how societal pressures, fatphobia, and diet culture distort our natural ability to trust our bodies. Learn why setting boundaries is critical for personal recovery and how embracing a non-diet approach can lead...
May 06, 2024•35 min
Recovery is possible at ANY age. Courage Club alumni, social worker, and fellow recovery warrior Julie Wickham has had a transformative journey finding recovery in midlife through Recovery Warriors' programs . She’s here today to share her body image healing story. Exploring the misconception that 'skinny equals healthy’, Julie challenges harmful cultural narratives and promotes a balanced approach to body, mind, and spirit in health. She also explains how joyful movement and adapting movement f...
Apr 29, 2024•36 min
Be seen for all your diverse beauty, sadness, strength, and struggles. In this empowering talk, Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells dive deep into the heart of vulnerability, overcoming rejection, and the transformative power of setting boundaries. They're peeling back the layers of fear that are holding us back and lighting up the path to self-assuredness and visibility. Discover how to confidently establish your space in the world and be celebrated for your true self – No more shrinking into the sh...
Apr 26, 2024•52 min
Unlock the secrets to navigating comments on your body size. Are you struggling with the constant pressure from societal beauty standards? Do comments about your body size trigger feelings of shame or fear? We hear you. Dr. Chuks returns to Recover Strong to share strategies to maintain your strength amidst societal pressures, and reclaim your power over body comments. Take a listen as he dives deep into managing unsolicited weight remarks, and explores the role of body shame in the recovery pro...
Apr 22, 2024•27 min
What's wrong with being confident? Imagine the cascading effects of waking up with more confidence over weeks, months, years You would likely.... Have more opportunities because you would ask for what you want. Experience better treatment because you would ask for what you need. Care less about the opinions and judgments of others. Trust you can navigate your way through the highs and lows in life. Confidence is a birthright of all of ours. Yet, so many of us hold a distorted view of expressing ...
Apr 19, 2024•50 min
Dial down your deepest eating disorder challenges using THIS technique. Today is a sneak peek, a little sample, into an exclusive expert Q&A session that recently occurred live inside the Courage Club. Dr. Carolyn Becker, PhD, author of the recently released Eat Without Fear guides us through the transformative world of exposure therapy for eating disorder recovery. Discover how to face your fears around food, body image, weight, emotions, social situations, and more. This episode is a true ...
Apr 15, 2024•54 min
Never underestimate the power of sharing ED stories. In today's conversation with Dr. Chuks, MD, we delve into the heart of eating disorder recovery, and explore ways to overcome common recovery roadblocks on both an individual and cultural scale. Plus, Dr. Chuks shares details on his powerful new book, 'Eating Disorders Don't Discriminate,' which unfolds the diverse faces of these afflictions and strips away stereotypes. He challenges us to open up conversations, embrace cultural dynamics, and ...
Apr 08, 2024•33 min
Ever feel like you had a "bad" day if you don't exercise? This one's for you. Today's guest, certified personal trainer Sam Previte says " In order to make peace with movement, we have to have unconditional permission to rest ". Take a listen as Sam once again joins host Andrea Wells to dive deep into joyful movement, and peel back the secrets on how to go from using exercise as a punishment or transaction, to moving for joy in a way that truly enhances your life and wellbeing. _________________...
Apr 01, 2024•28 min
To give into cravings, or to resist them - what's the best strategy? Fellow recovery warrior, mental health nurse, and best-selling author Cara Lisette returns to the show to answer a burning recovery question from our audience of warriors about extreme hunger and cravings that can come up in the recovery process. Take a listen and hear just what it is you can do when you feel like you want to eat all the chocolate, sugar, and carbs and worry you may never stop! The answer may surprise you. ____...
Mar 25, 2024•25 min
Guilt after eating is diet culture's shadow. Today's episode is a sneak peek into our latest Expert Q&A with Alex Raymond, RD held inside the Courage Club . In this transformative conversation, Alex and host Jessica explore the intricacies of intuitive eating and how it forms the bedrock for adapting to a life free from eating disorders. Take a listen for invaluable insights on understanding your body's unique hunger signals, navigating food guilt, and challenging societal norms around eatin...
Mar 18, 2024•40 min
Could these lies be holding you back in recovery? "You must be thin to be worthy" "It's your fault if you can't lose weight" "Weight=health" Today's guest, Sam Previte of Find Food Freedom says "this isn’t working, the system is broken". Take a listen as she joins host Andrea Wells to discuss her work and dive deep into diet culture to peel back it's lies that could be holding you back, to help you move forward into an informed and empowered recovery. More about Sam Previte: Sam is registered di...
Mar 11, 2024•47 min
Who are you without an eating disorder? Today's guest is fellow recovery warrior, mental health nurse, and best-selling author Cara Lisette. Over the years she’s candidly and vulnerably shared her journey of recovering from an eating disorder and bipolar disorder through social media and her blog Cara’s Corner . Cara is passionate about recovery, and breaking down the stigmas around eating disorders and all mental health struggles, while emphasizing the importance of finding who you are outside ...
Mar 04, 2024•40 min
"I was using food and exercise as a way to get control of something, anything. Because the rest of my life felt completely out of control." In this episode, we're honored to have a courageous voice join us – Errin Witherspoon, an amazing alumni of our Recovery Warriors programs. She takes us through the transformative arc of her journey, and how she found power in her passion of art and creativity in recovery. As we dive deep into conversation, Errin shares her battle with various forms of eatin...
Feb 29, 2024•35 min
"I thought my body was the problem and that once I lost weight, the eating disorder would disappear. That didn't happen." Fellow warrior and Courage Club member Tiffany Folk returns to the podcast channel to open up about her life-long struggle with body image, and how she's come to a place of focusing on what her body does for her, over how it looks. Take a listen as she candidly shares the pressures that once led her to strive for an unrealistic body ideal – and the profound impact this had on...
Feb 27, 2024•31 min
"True recovery means that I can eat anything, and trust myself not to purge or compensate afterward." - Kim Today we're diving deep with Courage Club member and fellow warrior, Kim. Take a listen as she shares her intense battle with societal pressures, body image, and eating disorders - and the extreme measures and substances she took to get there. She peels back the curtain on the harsh reality of external comments on our bodies and how these offhand remarks can deeply affect confidence, body ...
Feb 25, 2024•49 min
Hack your brain to heal your body image. 🧠 Dr. Carolyn Becker is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Trinity University at the Center for the Sciences and Innovation and co-creator of The Body Project. Through extensive research, she has discovered methods that you can practice in your daily life that are scientifically proven to make a positive difference. These are empirically backed meaning not only have these methods been found to improve body image by one researcher, but mult...
Feb 22, 2024•29 min
"At the most basic level, everyone who's struggling with an eating disorder, is struggling with a profound sense of disconnection and shame." In this episode you'll learn about five intense emotions that come up in body image healing work and the eating disorder recovery process. With the right emotional processing and regulation skills, you can get to a place where you can embrace their intensity without turning to behaviors, and have deeper wisdom into what their underlying messages are commun...
Feb 16, 2024•33 min
"An eating disorder starts out as a way to gain control, until it starts controlling you." In this episode, we explore the scientific research on the role control plays in eating disorders and the different reasons it manifests. With an eating disorder, food, weight, appearance, and self-concept become meticulously managed and controlled. You may find that your life gets organized around routines and behaviors that provide a sense of safety and familiarity because when we feel a lack of control ...
Feb 14, 2024•37 min
"I had so much body grief and body resentment at this time that I completely lost my way. My body image took a huge hit. And a huge hit in terms of my eating disorder. I had so much grief that I was out of control. My body was out of control. I just needed to get to a place where I accepted that I needed help." In today's episode, we're spotlighting the courageous and inspiring Nikki, a long-time member of the Courage Club who writes about her journey of recovering from anorexia and mental healt...
Feb 12, 2024•41 min
"I had really lost myself, but I love who I am now. I love growing into my recovered self." Fellow warrior and Courage Club member Sarah Wiseman joins Jessica to share her powerful journey from struggling with body image, to finding strength and healing through starting a business in floral preservation. From childhood experiences to the pivotal moments in her recovery, Sarah's vulnerability and wisdom will leave you feeling empowered as you work to discover your own passions and envision what a...
Feb 09, 2024•39 min
"Body image experiencing is not a destination where you get there and it's done." Today we're joined by renowned dietitian and eating disorder specialist Anna Sweeney to guide us through the profound impacts of body grief and the journey to rebuilding body trust. Anna shares her powerful journey of body grief and evolution while navigating a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Her story resonates with the challenges of embracing a changing body and the uncertainties around it. Take a listen as Anna ex...
Feb 07, 2024•31 min
"And for some reason, I thought if I was smaller, I would somehow be better at my sport." Sherry is a driven woman. Someone you would want on your team because you would trust that she wouldn't give up and would give it her all. This trait has served her well in her career, academics, and athletics, but not with food and exercise. Sherry starved herself and ran herself ragged for years trying to be smaller. After the sudden and traumatic loss of her Dad when she was only 13, exercise became some...
Feb 05, 2024•40 min
It took her over 40 years, but she finally found peace with food and her body. In the process, she gained A LOT of hard earned wisdom. Intuitive eating counselor and life balance coach, Joni O'Donnell is here today to share it all with you. Listen and learn about: - Childhood experiences triggering the pursuit of perfection - Changing inner thought patterns and self-care practices - Letting go of societal rules around food and body - Appreciating the body for what it can do - Importance of self-...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 5 min
To meal plan, or not to meal plan? An intuitive eating dietitian chimes in. Take a listen and discover the role of meal planning and regular eating in recovery, and how these two things can help you find your way out of a binge/restrict cycle. Vincci Tsui, RD shares how to navigate meal plans without feeling restricted, and how to tune back in to your natural hunger cues after years of living with an eating disorder. BEYOND BODY: EARLY ACCESS Request an invite to apply at recoverywarriors.com/bo...
Jan 31, 2024•25 min
"I'm living the life that I never thought I could have, free from the hell of body shame." From childhood insecurities to overcoming societal pressures, Andrea's path to self-acceptance is a testament to the strides that can be made in body image healing. Take a listen as Andrea Wells dives into her inspiring journey, and discover how she embraced her natural body size and redefined her relationship with food and movement to find a life full of joy and deep connection. Check out this in-depth di...
Jan 29, 2024•40 min
“The more you try to “fix” the more you fixate on the “problem”. The problem that’s not even there. But it magnifies and you see it get bigger. This makes you feel more negative about yourself. You obsess over it and this only makes you feel worse.” This is an excerpt from a beautiful letter written by Nikki, a current member of the Courage Club . In this episode, you'll hear the entire letter and the recovery wisdom woven through every word. If you feel inspired, take it further and write a ful...
Jan 26, 2024•15 min
Can people in recovery use Ozempic? Should they use it? Today we’re diving deep into the world of weight loss injections. We’re talking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and all semaglutides. Their increasing popularity is changing the landscape of recovery and diet culture, and raising a lot of questions. Like: how do they work? Are they safe? Can people in recovery use them? Host Andrea Wells and Registered Dietitian Vincci Tsui explore these questions and more, to help you better navigate recovery i...
Jan 24, 2024•39 min
The financial & psychological impacts of body dissatisfaction are real. Toxic beauty standards not only impact mental health but also have significant financial implications. Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells share personal experiences and statistics, from costs of care, costs of missed opportunities, to the costs of keeping up, to highlight how body dissatisfaction takes a toll on us as individuals and society at large. _______________________________________ BEYOND BODY is now open for applic...
Jan 22, 2024•43 min
