The Eating Disorder Therapist

Wellness Talk, Other People’s Eating and Being Force Fed Quality Street at Christmas

A Bite Size episode exploring eating triggers around Christmas.

1. When other people talk about Intermittent Fasting and their Zoe plan.

2. People not eating for hours on end, when you're trying to do recovery.

3. Being offered endless food and snacks; how to deal with this.

I hope that you find it helpful!

 

This week’s sponsor:-

Tracy Brown and associates  www.tracybrownrd.com/get-started 

 

Harriet Frew's current offers: -

Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html

 

Eating Disorders Training for Professionals

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html

 20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN

 

 

Sleighing in Your Own Recovery Lane at Christmas (Full of Beans Podcast Conversation - Hannah Hickinbotham and Harriet Frew)

Today I’m sharing a podcast episode that I guested on - Hannah Hickinbotham’s Full of Beans Podcast, in 2022. It’s a deep dive into staying in your own eating disorder recovery lane at Christmas. It’s a fantastic episode that explores social events, managing food, communication, guilt, supporting loved ones and more.

I hope that you enjoy it and do go and check out The Full of Beans Eating Disorder Support Podcast if you are not already aware of it.  Link in the show notes.

 

The Full of Beans Podcast

https://www.fullofbeansed.co.uk/podcast

 

This week’s sponsor:-

Tracy Brown and associates  www.tracybrownrd.com/get-started 

 

Harriet Frew's current offers: -

Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html

 

Eating Disorders Training for Professionals

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html

 20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN

 

 

 

BONUS EPISODE! Staying in the Recovery Lane When you are Sick in Eating Disorder Recovery

A Bite Size episode.

I have had a flurry of requests this week around dealing with illness (flu, colds, coughs etc) and eating disorder recovery.

If you’re in recovery and then you get sick, you might have lost your sense of taste and smell. You might have lost your appetite or feel that you should have lost your appetite. Dealing with symptoms of cold/flu might make sticking to your meal plan even harder. The eating disorder might want to capitalise on the opportunity not to eat. This can conjure up lots of eating disorders thoughts and heaps of guilt and shame. You may have used past illness/sick periods as a ‘valid’ excuse not to eat and to focus on weight loss.

In this episode, I explore how to stay in your recovery lane when dealing with illness. I hope that you find it helpful.

 

Harriet Frew's current offers: -

Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html

 

Eating Disorders Training for Professionals

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html

3 Things Not To Do at Christmas, in Eating Disorder Recovery

A Bite Size episode. I explore 3 things NOT to do in eating disorder recovery at Christmas.

I hope that you find it helpful.

 

Harriet Frew's current offers: -

Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html

 

Eating Disorders Training for Professionals

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html

 

A Deep Dive into Eating Disorders and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, with Sarah Liz King

Today I’m talking to Sarah Liz King, who is an accomplished exercise physiologist who has dedicated her career to promoting safe and effective exercise practices, for individuals with eating disorders, exercise addiction, and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Sarah's expertise and knowledge have been instrumental in supporting individuals with eating disorders to develop positive and sustainable exercise habits that support their recovery and overall health. She has worked extensively with clients in both inpatient and outpatient eating disorder treatment, helping to facilitate healthy relationships with exercise during recovery. She has also had her own healing journey in recovery from eating disorders and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Today Sarah is going to do a deep dive into Hypothalamic Amenorrhea. It is a condition that affects many women with eating disorders but is not often understood or spoken about enough. She’s going to explore how eating disorders and hypothalamic amenorrhea are connected; the detrimental effects this can have on the body and most importantly, how to heal from hypothalamic amenorrhea.

I hope that you enjoy the conversation.

 

To find out more about Sarah Liz King: -

Website: https://sarahlizking.com/

Instagram: @sarahlizking

 

Harriet Frew's current offers: -

Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html

 

Eating Disorders Training for Professionals

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html

 

20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN

 

Challenging All or Nothing Thinking around Food at Christmas

A Bite Size episode!

It is incredibly common for people with eating disorders to struggle with 'all or nothing thinking' and particularly at Christmas This frequently leads to 'good phases' (in the weeks leading up to Christmas) and the contrasting, wholly chaotic and distressing 'bad phases' (between Christmas and New Year) and this approach doesn't support balanced mental and physical well-being.

In this episode, I talk about 'all or nothing thinking'. I discuss the ways that it can be so detrimental in recovery and explore how to take steps towards embracing the grey, along with greater contentment and peace, particularly at Christmas. I hope that you enjoy it.

 

This week’s sponsor: Amber Romaniuk

 Amber’s podcast: https://amberapproved.ca/podcast

 Amber’s website: https://amberapproved.ca/ 

 

Harriet Frew's current offers: -

Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html

BONUS EPISODE! We Need to Talk About Chewing and Spitting, in Eating Disorder Recovery

One from the early days of the podcast. This is an additional bonus episode (you'll get 3 this week!) talking about chewing and spitting. Recently, I have received many requests for more information about this.

Please don't listen to this episode, if think it will be unhelpful for you. Chewing and spitting is a very damaging behaviour and not something to experiment with. It has detrimental costs to your physical and mental wellbeing.

However, if you do struggle with c and s, this might be an episode to help you feel less alone and to begin to make some changes.

 

Harriet Frew's current offers: -

Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html

 

Eating Disorders Training for Professionals

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html

 

 

20% off course until 31st January 2024 with code LOVETOLEARN

A Deep Dive into Bariatric Surgery and Eating Disorders, with Lauren Marie Aron (Highly Specialist Psychotherapist)

Today I am talking to Lauren Marie Aron, who is a Highly Specialist Psychotherapist and Director and Founder of the Hope Space in Putney, London. The Hope Space is a sanctuary and safe space to support people with disordered eating through therapies.

​Lauren’s passion lies in treating clients who struggle with a disordered relationship with food and body. In her work, she utilises a range of therapeutic methods, incorporating the principles of sound social work and integrating Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has a strong interest in CBT-E (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders).

​Lauren also integrates Transactional Analysis to explore how our interactions with others influence our experiences. Furthermore, she utilizes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to address trauma and reprocess negative core beliefs that can impact your life.

In the episode today, Lauren is going to do a deep dive into bariatric surgery and eating disorders. This is an area that is not talked about enough, and we know that many people struggle with eating disorders before and after surgery.

Lauren discusses the prevalence of eating disorders among individuals considering or undergoing bariatric surgery. She delves into the necessary screening and assessment that is needed. Lauren explores the complex interplay between bariatric surgery and eating disorders, considering psychological, emotional and behavioural aspects. She talks about post surgery challenges and the importance of collaborative care. There’s so much value packed in here. This is a must-listen-to for anyone on a journey with bariatric surgery.

I hope that you find this helpful.

 

To find out more about Lauren and The Hope Space: -

Website:  www.thehopespace.co.uk

Instagram: @the_hope_space

 

This week's sponsor: -

The Gastric Mindset Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gastric-mindset/id1705974293

 

Harriet Frew's current offers: -

Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html

 

 

All About Self Induced Vomiting in Eating Disorders and How to Stop

This episode has particularly triggering content. Please do take care of yourself.

I explore self-induced vomiting in eating disorders. I talk about how it often begins, ambivalence about change and taking steps towards stopping this. 

I hope that you find it helpful.

 

This week's sponsor: -

The Gastric Mindset Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gastric-mindset/id1705974293

 

Harriet Frew's current offers: -

Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html

Conquering Bulimia with Eating Disorder Recovery Coaches, Merrit Elizabeth and Sarah Lee

Today I am thrilled to have two guests on the show: Merrit Elizabeth Stahle and Sarah Lee. They are both Certified Eating Disorder Coaches and co-founders of Conquering Bulimia, the only intensive, private, self-paced online course with expert interviews and personal bulimia recovery stories.

Merrit provides virtual eating disorder recovery coaching services to adolescent and young adult women around the world. She is a graduate of Southern Methodist University where she also earned a Master of Science in Health Promotion Management.. She holds a certification in eating disorder recovery coaching from The Carolyn Costin Institute. Merrit utilises her own shared recovery experience to provide compassionate recovery care and empower her clients to a life of health and wellness.

Sarah Lee, is a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach with four professional certifications, including one from the esteemed Carolyn Costin Institute. Since 2016, she has run a private practice currently located in Dallas, Texas, assisting clients globally, along with mentoring newer coaches. Specialising in adolescents and offering a faith-based approach, Sarah leads with her heart, whilst passionately dedicating herself to each individual she has the honor to walk beside. Her ultimate goal, helping each find the same freedom and gift of recovery she found seventeen years ago.

In the episode today, we explore Merrit and Sarah's own bulimia recovery stories. We talk about what brought them together to co-create their Conquering Bulimia Course. We will then delve into their expertise, understanding what really helps in bulimia recovery, and as listeners you will gain some valuable insights and tools to help you on your journey. I hope that you enjoy it.

 

To find out more about Sarah and Merrit: -

Website: Sarah Lee Recovery

Bulimia Recovery Course: Conquering Bulimia

Social Media: 

Facebook: Sarah Lee Recovery 

Instagram: Sarah Lee | Sarah Lee Recovery

LinkedIn: Sarah Lee | Sarah Lee Recovery

 

Website: https://merritelizabethrecovery.com

Instagram: @merritelizabethrecovery

Bulimia Recovery Course: Conquering Bulimia

 

This week's sponsor: -

The Gastric Mindset Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gastric-mindset/id1705974293

 

Harriet Frew's current offers: -

Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE

https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html