In this episode, I explore the use of diet pills and eating disorders. It's a topic that is not talked about enough. I'm aware that many people may be struggling with a physical and mental dependency to these pills. I explore the link between diet pills and eating disorders; how these pills are so easily accessible and 'normalised'; different types of pills and how to begin to come off them. Please do consult with your medical doctor before making any changes around diet pill usage. I hope...

Today I talk about 12 suggested target areas in eating disorder recovery. I include: - 1. Exploring your past and working on motivation. 2. Escaping from diet culture and finding your values. 3. Regular eating and stabilising blood sugar. 4. Breaking free from compensatory strategies. 5. Emotions - awareness, dysregulation and building emotional intelligence. 6. Self-compassion - something we all need! 7. Developing a master mindset around food. 8. Introducing forbidden foods. 9. Developing a...

Although eating disorder recovery requires behaviour change and a focus on food, it also requires psychological and mindset work. If this part of recovery is not addressed, you are at risk of being stuck in a quasi-recovered place or simply thinking that 'recovery doesn't work for me'.  This is part five on all things psychology and mindset in eating disorder recovery. Many people with eating disorders consciously or unconsciously find that a focus on food and body can bring a sense of safety...

Today I’m talking to Cindy Spratt, who's a holistic & functional nutritionist that specialises in eating disorder recovery. Cindy speaks about an all-encompassing approach that teaches fundamentals of nutrition, listening to the body, learning how to respect and love the body, and rebuilding a loving and joyful relationship with food, so that people can thrive long term and feel good about food and in their body. Cindy has been on her own healing journey. As a young girl she loved being...

Motivation for eating disorder recovery will wax and wane. This is normal. Particularly, as we are heading towards the end of January, your initial hopes for change may have lost their initial enthusiasm and vigour. This is an episode to inspire motivation again, talking through 7 ways to stay motivated and within the recovery lane. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor:- Conquering Bulimia https://www.conqueringbulimia.com/   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps...

Today I’m talking to Lisa Unger - an emotional and eating disorder specialist and a level 2, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner. Lisa has been on her own healing journey and spent years trapped in a cycle of bingeing and restrictive dieting, leading to self-loathing and unhappiness. She found a path to recovery by combining various techniques with her innate strength and resilience. Today, Lisa embraces all foods without restriction and is no longer ashamed of her body. Using her...

Although eating disorder recovery requires behaviour change and a focus on food, it also requires psychological and mindset work. If this part of recovery is not addressed, you are at risk of being stuck in a quasi-recovered place or simply thinking that 'recovery doesn't work for me'. This is part four on all things psychology and mindset in eating disorder recovery. Many people with eating disorders do not feel good enough. In this episode, I explore 20 ways to build solid self-esteem. I...

Today I’m talking to Dr. David Wiss who became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in 2013 and founded Nutrition in Recovery, a group practice of RDNs specializing in treating eating disorders as well as substance use. He earned his Ph.D. in Public Health with a minor in Health Psychology from UCLA by investigating links between adverse childhood experiences and mental health outcomes among socially disadvantaged men. Dr. Wiss's newest venture is his app called Wise Mind Nutrition. Wise...

Although eating disorder recovery requires behaviour change and a focus on food, it also requires psychological and mindset work. If this part of recovery is not addressed, you are at risk of being stuck in a quasi-recovered place or simply thinking that 'recovery doesn't work for me'. This is part three on all things psychology and mindset in eating disorder recovery. I talk about dealing with your thoughts in a healthy way, exploring mindfulness, Socratic questioning and dealing with core...

In this episode, I share my journey from deep pain to finding purpose, from the depths of bulimia, to leading an aligned and peaceful life today. This is also a celebration of one million downloads of The Eating Disorder Therapist Podcast! Thank you everyone who listens and for all your support. And thank you to all my amazing guests! I hope that you enjoy the episode and take some inspiration for your own recovery road.   This week's sponsor:- Conquering Bulimia...

In this episode, I share my 7 tips to support you in making eating disorder recovery goals in 2024. Of course, you don't have to set goals just because it's the New Year, as recovery is an ongoing process and you can absolutely be inspired for change at any point. But for those of you who are seeking to prioritise change around eating and body image in 2024, this one is for you. I hope that you enjoy it! This week’s sponsor:- Ciandra's Recover to Flourish Podcast and Coaching:   Website:...

Although eating disorder recovery requires behaviour change and a focus on food, it also requires psychological and mindset work. If this part of recovery is not addressed, you are at risk of being stuck in a quasi-recovered place or simply thinking that 'recovery doesn't work for me'. This is part two of what was going to be a two-part series (but may become three or four!) on all things psychology and mindset in eating disorder recovery. I talk about early life, emotional coping, emotional...

Although eating disorder recovery requires behaviour change and a focus on food, it also requires psychological and mindset work. If this part of recovery is not addressed, you are at risk of being stuck in a quasi-recovered place or simply thinking that 'recovery doesn't work for me'. This is part one of a two-part series on all things psychology and mindset in eating disorder recovery. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week’s sponsor:- Tracy Brown and associates...

Today I’m talking to Katie Horwitch. Katie is a writer, speaker, mindset coach, and women’s empowerment activist. She is the founder of WANT: Women Against Negative Talk, a platform that gives women tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to move forward in their lives fearlessly, by shifting their negative self-talk patterns. She is also the host of WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast (currently in its eighth year). Katie’s new book- Want Your Self, Katie offers a new approach...

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%...

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...

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...

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  

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...

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...

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...

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...

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%...

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...

A Bite Size episode. Christmas is coming and this can be a huge source of body image anxiety for many. You might have a Christmas party or lunch coming up. Or maybe you are getting together with friends and family and it's already stressing you out.  In this episode, I talk about 9 ways to manage body image anxiety in the lead up to Christmas, so you can go to your event with a peaceful and happy mind. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor: - The Gastric Mindset...