I welcomed Benedict James Beaumont, a breathwork teacher and facilitator, to my podcast Fly to Freedom. Benedict founded the International Breathwork School Breathing Space and believes breathwork can "light up the world." We started the episode by taking some breaths together to become present. Benedict explained that breathwork involves becoming...
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It was wonderful catching up with Victoria recently. We always cherish our time together, and it seems our listeners love it too. We dove into a discussion on weight loss medications, sharing our personal perspectives and emphasising the importance of addressing underlying issues rather than seeking quick fixes. Victoria and...
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In this episode of my podcast Fly to Freedom, I explore the feelings of isolation that I and many others with eating disorders have experienced. I discuss how isolation manifested for me - from avoiding social gatherings involving food to hiding my eating disorder from loved ones to feeling disconnected...
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I was very excited to have Sarah Hechko, a licensed homeopath, join me on the podcast today. I often see a homeopath myself and have found it very helpful in my own recovery from an eating disorder. Homeopathy takes a holistic view of both physical and mental health by selecting...
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Today I welcomed Sharon James, a women's circle leader and life coach, to my podcast Fly to Freedom. Sharon works with women who are feeling disconnected or stuck to help them learn to love themselves unconditionally. We had an enlightening conversation about empowering women, the importance of vulnerability, self-compassion, and...
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In this special episode, my friend Karla and I discussed the impacts of living with an eating disorder while being a parent. As someone who struggled with an eating disorder while raising my children, I shared how it affected every aspect of not only my life but my children's lives. ...
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Today I'm celebrating the one year anniversary of my podcast, Flight of Freedom. I started this podcast after recovering from 40 years of various eating disorders - mainly anorexia but also periods of orthorexia and excessive exercise. When I recovered, my life changed profoundly. I...
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Oh my goodness, I had the BEST time recording this week’s podcast episode with my incredible friend Victoria! 🤗 We got to sit down together in real life to record it for the very first time. Nothing beats that heart-to-heart in-person connection. 🥰 We covered so many amazing topics...
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Today I interviewed Erika Malm, a therapist who specialises in treating trauma and eating disorders over 15 years. We discussed the complex factors that contribute to eating disorder development, the key role self-love plays in recovery, and the promising research into psychedelics for treating eating disorders. Erika explained how psychedelics...
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I shared my personal journey of #goingallin to recover from an eating disorder. It was the hardest but most rewarding thing I've ever done. I made a full commitment to immediate engagement in recovery - meeting all my nutritional needs, stopping all exercise, and working with my coach to address...
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In this week's episode of my podcast, I spoke with Alice Nichol, a fashion stylist who helps women feel more confident and comfortable in their clothes. I reached out to Alice because after recovering from an eating disorder, I struggled to dress my changing body. Alice taught me styling techniques...
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Krista Crotty, founder of Brain Based Therapy Northwest, about an exciting new eating disorder therapy called Temperament Based Treatment with Supports (TBTS). Dr. Crotty has extensive experience working in eating disorder treatment and was motivated to transition to TBTS because of its focus...
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In today's episode, I, Julia, your recovery coach, am thrilled to share a heartwarming story of triumph and resilience. I'll take you through a remarkable day with my client Claire, a day that stands out as a significant milestone in her journey to overcome an eating disorder. We embarked on...
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Unpacking the Hidden Realities of Restrictive Eating Disorders As someone who survived her own restrictive anorexia for over four gruelling decades, I feel called to bring more nuanced awareness regarding these complex illnesses plaguing so many in silence behind closed doors. In a recent illuminating podcast episode, my dear friend...
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Guest: Livia Sara, autism advocate and eating disorder survivor Key topics discussed: - Livia's journey with undiagnosed autism and her decade-long battle with an eating disorder - Misconceptions about autism traits and personalities - High incidence of eating disorders amongst autistic individuals - The role of external control, rules,...
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