It's probably going to happen more than once that someone says something about food or bodies that puts you on edge or triggers you. In this episode we explore how you can think differently about these situations and what steps you can take to not let them derail you. Book a 1-1 Coping at Christmas 'pick-my-brains'- session. £100 off with the code XMAS2021 http://bit.ly/RachelEvansSchedule Connect with Rachel. Dr Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor....

Number 1 - All the basics of recovery still apply! I recommend listening to episode 2 of this podcast as a reminder of how/why our body needs fuel & listening to the mini-training series from June.  We're covering 6 more ways to cope within this episode. For personalised support book a 'Coping at Christmas' 90 minute pick-my-brains session. Now £100 off with the code XMAS2021. Limited spaces available. Book via http://bit.ly/RachelEvansSchedule or email...

If you're already starting to worry that "OMG it's Christmas. All that food and the family meet-ups! I won't be able to cope" then this episode is for you. Dr Rachel Evans helps you to put things into perspective and shares 3 actionable ways that you can manage and recovery from an eating disorder over Christmas time.  Book a 1-1 Coping at Christmas 'pick-my-brains'- session. £100 off with the code XMAS2021 http://bit.ly/RachelEvansSchedule Connect with Rachel. Dr Rachel Evans is a...

Trigger warning: this episode mentions suicide.  In this episode, I speak to Sheridan Leatherberry, a Master certified self-love and confidence coach who helps women to get out of their own heads, take action and get results in their life.  We discuss How find balance with movement and not burn out Finding your “why” to stay motivated and consistent Moving your body to improve mental health and feel good Letting go of outside noise to cultivate confidence and lock in on yourself ...

Bite-sized episode for those of you who have recognised how much an eating disorder, or difficulties with food/exercise/body image are impacting your life, but you're feeling too busy and don't have time for weekly therapy sessions. *NEW* 4 keys to stop binge eating workshop A 75-minute pre-recorded workshop for ambitious women ready to reclaim their time and energy back from food so that they can achieve more with less effort! BONUS Q&A on 22nd November. Sign-up here:...

Sophia Purcell has suffered with anorexia nervosa since her late teens, but wasn’t officially diagnosed until the summer of 2017, more than a decade into the eating disorder. She also has a mild form of Cerebral Palsy, a congenital condition that affects movement, coordination, balance and muscle strength, flexibility and tone. At present, there’s not much research into the relationship between eating disorders and disabilities. As someone with first-hand experience of both, she wants to do...

In this bite-sized episode Dr Rachel Evans answers a listeners question about closing the gap between knowing what to do for recovery and then actually following through and doing it, with the example of eating regularly.  We start with a very brief overview of health behaviour change research and the knowledge-behaviour gap, which Rachel studied for her PhD, before moving onto what you can do at an individual level to help yourself make positive changes to your behaviour.  If you have a...

In this episode I talk to Molly Fennig, a clinical psychologist in training at the Minnesota Center for Eating Disorder Research and author of the young adult novel 'Starvation'. Her second novel tells the story of a Wes, a 16 year old struggling with bulimia and anorexia. In this episode we speak about- - Her specialisation in mental illness writing and an insight into her book. - The comorbidity between eating disorders and anxiety and why anxiety may be considered easier to treat...

In this episode I speak to Sophie Gray, the founder on DiveThru a mental wellness company that helps you DiveThru what you go thru. I have followed Sophie for over 6 years on social media and find her openness and honesty very inspirational.  In this episode we speak about  - Sophie's journey to becoming a fitness influencer, gaining a large social media following and being an entrepreneur. - Her decision to delete her online content and stop selling fitness programmes, starting fresh and...

In this episode I speak to Victoria Evans who overcame challenges related to eating disorders, mental health,  extreme dieting, and over exercising and is now a successful intuitive eating coach. She is disrupting the wellness industry through her fundamentally science-based approach and helps countless women heal their relationship with food by optimizing their mindset for happier and healthier lifestyles. We discuss - Victoria's struggle with mental health, extreme dieting and...

Flow with Chlo is a Dynamic Eating Psychology Coach and Therapeutic Nutrition  Counsellor who specialises in helping clients learn how to receive nourishment, honour one's appetite, get their period back, develop a healthy relationship with exercise and reclaim their life outside of dieting. Chloe's own experience has led her to learn more to help others understand their body and the role of food in metabolic health and a regular menstrual cycle.  In this episode we discuss  · The taboo of...

Trigger warning: This episode describes eating disorder thoughts and behaviours, including mention of specific foods. I think these are fairly stereotypical of someone suffering with anorexia and I would like to keep the episode as unedited and real as possible, so I decided to keep these descriptions in the episode. In this episode I speak to Caroline Drummond-Smith, who after suffering from anorexia for 30 years made a full recovery and is now a health coach, who helps others to have a...

In this episode I speak to Alex Williams, a Registered Associate Nutritionist and Founder of Weight Inclusive Training for Healthcare Professionals. In this episode we discuss: - Alex’s relationship with food throughout school and university, her experience with ‘pseudo-dieting’ and how she’s found food freedom - How diet culture is ingrained in our culture and the pressure young women feel to fit in - Her journey to becoming a weight-inclusive nutritionist - Why all healthcare...

In this episode I speak to Jenelle Periard, a Breathwork Practitioner and founder of Beyond Your Breath about using breathwork as a tool for eating disorder recovery. In this episode we discuss: - Jenelle’s relationship with food and her body which stemmed from being bullied and wanting to belong - How she navigated anorexia, binge eating disorder and other disordered eating behaviours - What breathwork is and how the different styles of break work vary in intensity depending on the...

FREE TRAINING SERIES. Simple Shifts for Immense Impact; learn how to communicate with your brain and get the eating disorder recovery results that you WANT. Day 6 (of 10) This strategy for success is used by everyone from top athletes and little girl's learning to ride a bike for the first time! See how it can help you build neural networks and act in line with your goals to get the results that you want. You can choose to A - listen to the training B - listen AND implement what you...

FREE TRAINING SERIES. Simple Shifts for Immense Impact; learn how to communicate with your brain and get the eating disorder recovery results that you WANT. Day 5 (of 10) Short and sweet episode reminding you how your behaviour reveals a lot! Use what you learn in this episode to help get unstuck and keep moving towards your recovery goal. You can choose to A - listen to the training B - listen AND implement what you have learnt to see the shift NOW Share your success as a podcast...

FREE TRAINING SERIES. Simple Shifts for Immense Impact; learn how to communicate with your brain and get the eating disorder recovery results that you WANT. Day 4 (of 10) Wouldn't it be cool if you already knew the answer to recovery? Of how to solve your problem and get your life back on track? Guess what, you do! It's time to ask your unconscious mind and listen for the solution. I'm so proud of you for seeing that you can change too. You can choose to A - listen to the training B -...

FREE TRAINING SERIES. Simple Shifts for Immense Impact; learn how to communicate with your brain and get the eating disorder recovery results that you WANT. Day 3 (of 10) short trainings. Fun episode for you to uncover 10 of your personality traits! I'll be explaining how you can use this awareness to work towards eating disorder recovery, rather than getting tripped up by yourself! You can choose to A - listen to the training B - listen AND implement what you have learnt to see the...

FREE TRAINING SERIES. Simple Shifts for Immense Impact; learn how to communicate with your brain and get the eating disorder recovery results that you WANT. Day 2 (of probably 10) short trainings. Did you know that the kind of questions you ask yourself (or others ask you) can influence how your mind searches for the answer!! Learn how to ask better questions and get better results! This was a game changer for me.  You can choose to A - listen to the training B - listen AND implement...

FREE TRAINING SERIES. Simple Shifts for Immense Impact; learn how to communicate with your brain and get the eating disorder recovery results that you WANT. Day 1 (of probably 10) short trainings. I'm sharing my 3 favourite concepts of Neuro-Linguistic Programming that you can apply TODAY to change the way you think, feel and behave!! You can choose to  A - listen to the training B - listen AND implement what you have learnt to see the shift NOW Share your success as a podcast review or...

In this episode I speak to Coach and Founder Trisha Barker all about imposter syndrome. In this episode we discuss: - Trisha’s own relationship with food from mealtimes growing up in a Sicilian family, trying to manage her weight with diet pills in her 20’s to now finding peace with food - What imposter syndrome is and the five different imposter types - The roots of Trisha's imposter syndrome from childhood through to her time spent as a corporate HR professional - The role of social...

In this episode we speak about stereotypes around eating disorders and why it isn't always easy to recognise that you have one if you're male. Richie Cartwright shares his experience with binge eating, the journey to getting help and founding Fella, an online platform to help fellas who binge eat.  Connect with Rachel. Dr Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal...

In this episode we are exploring how you can decide whether or not to engage with content that has a trigger warning, and what to do if you engage and get triggered (i.e., it causes eating disorder thoughts and behaviours). It's probably going to happen more than once while you're in recovery and I want to help you to handle the situation better.  Connect with Rachel. Dr Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and...

Super short solo episode. Please listen to this episode in the spirit in which it was intended (a helpful resource). There are so many more important conversations that could be had around this topic and I don't pretend to know a lot about Nikki Grahame. Condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.  https://www.nikkigrahame.info/ Mentioned in this...

In this episode I speak to Nutritional Therapist and Naturopath Lauren Windas about elimination diets. In this episode we cover ... - What is an elimination diet and why might someone do it? - Lauren's experience of M.E/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and how elimination diets influenced her relationship with food - the dangers of elimination diets (e.g., avoiding FODMAPS) - tips for maintaining a healthy relationship with food when on an elimination diet Connect with Rachel. Dr Rachel Evans...