Going ALL IN! How to commit fully to reclaiming your life
Introduction: Commitment and Brain RecoveryGoing “all in” during anorexia recovery is not just about mental commitment but also a neurobiological shift that supports full brain and body healing. Eating disorders significantly alter brain function, and committing fully to nutritional rehabilitation is essential for restoring normal cognitive and emotional processing. Scientific research from neuroscience, psychology, and...
Homeopathy in Eating Disorder Recovery
Expanding upon the insightful discussion between myself and Sarah Hechko on the integration of homeopathy into eating disorder recovery, it’s essential to delve deeper into how this holistic approach can offer a complementary path to healing. Homeopathy, a system of natural medicine, focuses on treating the individual as a whole, considering both physical and mental...
The reality of parenting with an eating disorder
Recovering from an eating disorder has been a journey filled with both challenges and triumphs, not just for me but for my family too. In a recent podcast episode, my friend Karla and I shared our experiences and how our struggles with eating disorders impacted our roles as parents and, consequently, our children. This reflection...
Autism, Eating Disorders, and Embracing Neurodiversity
Discussions surrounding autism and eating disorders are starting to gain much-needed attention amongst medical professionals, but as anyone living with either of these conditions knows, they’re complex, deeply misunderstood, and often poorly addressed by conventional treatment systems. That’s where understanding the neurodiverse lens can be truly life-changing, and where we start exploring how the intertwining...
Unlocking the Potential of Temperament Based Treatment with Supports (TBTS) for Anorexia Recovery
In anorexia recovery, understanding the nuanced interplay between our brains and behaviours opens up new pathways for healing. Recently, I had the privilege of chatting about an innovative therapy called Temperament Based Treatment with Supports (TBTS) with Dr. Krista Crotty, a pioneer in the field of eating disorder treatment. This therapy stands out by focusing...
Navigating the Path to Healing: Understanding and Overcoming Eating Disorders
The journey through an eating disorder is profoundly challenging, marked by both physical and emotional trials. These conditionsdeeply impact not just one's relationship with food and body image but also one’s emotional health and connections with others
Becoming Embodied – Mindfulness, therapeutic movement and yoga in eating disorder recovery
The journey of eating disorder recovery is a transformative process that goes beyond physical healing; it involves nurturing a conscious, present-aware state of mind. IN this blog post we explore practising mindfulness as you recover.
Developing Consciousness – A tool for eating disorder recovery
The journey of eating disorder recovery is a transformative process that goes beyond physical healing; it involves nurturing a conscious, present-aware state of mind. IN this blog post we explore practising mindfulness as you recover.
Exercise Addiction & Compulsive Movement
I once exercised for up to 8 hours a day, every day. I felt completely out of control and compelled to keep pushing my body to extremes. This is the story of my exercise addiction
Unveiling New Perspectives: A Journey of Recovery from an Eating Disorder
In an edition of my top rated podcast, Fly To Freedom, I chatted to Flurina about how she turned the struggle of her eating disorder into a positive and upilfting change in her life.