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The Power of Community in Recovery from an Eating Disorder in Midlife with Priya Tew
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In this week’s episode, Han is rejoined by Priya Tew, an award-winning, experienced registered eating disorder dietitian who works with clients to enjoy life free of anxiety around food and their body.
Priya has worked extensively within the NHS and private hospitals, supporting individuals both 1-1 and in outpatient settings. Now in private practice, she offers tailored 1-1 support and group sessions through her Recovery Tribe, helping people navigate and achieve lasting eating disorder recovery.
Together, we explore the often-overlooked topic of eating disorders in midlife, the rise of disordered eating among women at this life stage, and why it’s never too late to recover.
Key Takeaways
- Eating disorders in midlife and why they're often misunderstood.
- The impact of life transitions, identity shifts, and menopause on body image.
- How diet culture targets midlife women and fuels disordered eating
- The importance of stripping nutrition back to basics: simple, realistic, and balanced.
- Finding joy in life’s little moments and building authentic community connections
- Why recovery is always possible; whether you’re 25 or 75.
Timestamps
- 05:00 – Why do eating disorders occur in midlife.
- 14:00 – How do menopause and body changes impact mental health?
- 24:00 – The impact of diet culture on midlife women.
- 34:00 – The power of community and connection in recovery
- 42:00 – It's never too late to recover
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders, body image struggles, and mental health topics that may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care while tuning in.
Connect with Priya:
- Instagram: @priya_tew
- Website: dietitianuk.co.uk
Connect with Us:
🎙️ Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast here
📲 Follow Full of Beans on Instagram here
💬 Connect with Sophie on LinkedIn here
✍🏻 Read our latest blog here
Further Resources: First Steps ED
Thank you for listening and being part of this important conversation!
✨ Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who might need it! ✨✨ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit!
Sending positive beans your way, Han 💛
218 episodes
Manage episode 482235368 series 3004577
In this week’s episode, Han is rejoined by Priya Tew, an award-winning, experienced registered eating disorder dietitian who works with clients to enjoy life free of anxiety around food and their body.
Priya has worked extensively within the NHS and private hospitals, supporting individuals both 1-1 and in outpatient settings. Now in private practice, she offers tailored 1-1 support and group sessions through her Recovery Tribe, helping people navigate and achieve lasting eating disorder recovery.
Together, we explore the often-overlooked topic of eating disorders in midlife, the rise of disordered eating among women at this life stage, and why it’s never too late to recover.
Key Takeaways
- Eating disorders in midlife and why they're often misunderstood.
- The impact of life transitions, identity shifts, and menopause on body image.
- How diet culture targets midlife women and fuels disordered eating
- The importance of stripping nutrition back to basics: simple, realistic, and balanced.
- Finding joy in life’s little moments and building authentic community connections
- Why recovery is always possible; whether you’re 25 or 75.
Timestamps
- 05:00 – Why do eating disorders occur in midlife.
- 14:00 – How do menopause and body changes impact mental health?
- 24:00 – The impact of diet culture on midlife women.
- 34:00 – The power of community and connection in recovery
- 42:00 – It's never too late to recover
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders, body image struggles, and mental health topics that may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care while tuning in.
Connect with Priya:
- Instagram: @priya_tew
- Website: dietitianuk.co.uk
Connect with Us:
🎙️ Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast here
📲 Follow Full of Beans on Instagram here
💬 Connect with Sophie on LinkedIn here
✍🏻 Read our latest blog here
Further Resources: First Steps ED
Thank you for listening and being part of this important conversation!
✨ Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who might need it! ✨✨ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit!
Sending positive beans your way, Han 💛
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