Welcome back to the HealED Podcast, with our host, Marie-Pier, a registered dietitian and founder of The Balanced Practice. In this episode, we delve into the stages of eating disorder recovery with Monique Robinson, a registered psychotherapist at The Balanced Practice. Monique brings her personal lived experience with eating disorders and compassionate, client-centered approach to our conversation.   On this podcast we talk about: | 02:15 | Introducing Monique and discussing her role at The Balanced Practice | | 05:10 | Overview of recovery and stages of recovery – debunking the myths and discussing the personal journey | | 15:30 | Harm reduction as part of the recovery process | | 23:45 | The impacts of all-or-nothing thinking and perfectionism in recovery | | 30:15 | Applying the approach of breaking down steps into manageable ones to manage anxiety and mood | | 38:00 | Exploring the six stages of Change for eating disorder recovery | | 57:55 | Role of support and loved ones in recovery   Remember to tune in to listen to our enlightening conversation about eating disorder recovery, the stages of recovery, and how empathy, understanding, and the right language can make a world of difference in recovery.   Don’t forget to rate and review us! To find out more about The Balanced Practice, visit our website at www.thebalancedpractice.com or follow us on Instagram @the.balanced.practice where we share more insights, tips, and encouragement.   Thank you for joining us on this journey toward healing and understanding. We appreciate each and every one of you. Until next time!