Is It Normal to Look Forward to a Certain Event Because of the Food, Rather Than Dreading it?

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#Fitness #Mental Health #Emily And Han

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about a year ago 20:07

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In this episode, Han & Emily discuss the normality of looking forward to food occasions - both in and after recovery. Food is a wonderful facilitator for connection socially, culturally and mentally. The key take away from this episode is:

It is ok to enjoy food! There is no gold medal for those who insist they don't!
An undernourished brain and body naturally prioritises food. For it to come off of a pedestal, you must fully show your brain that food is no longer a scarce resource.
Seek out occasions you can reassure your body of unconditional permission + access to food.
Disordered eating is common in society. Healing your relationship with food in your recovery will set you free to be able to act in a way that is truly in alignment with your values.

79 episodes

Is It Normal to Look Forward to a Certain Event Because of the Food, Rather Than Dreading it?

Unrestrict-ED

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

It is ok to enjoy food! There is no gold medal for those who insist they don't!
An undernourished brain and body naturally prioritises food. For it to come off of a pedestal, you must fully show your brain that food is no longer a scarce resource.
Seek out occasions you can reassure your body of unconditional permission + access to food.
Disordered eating is common in society. Healing your relationship with food in your recovery will set you free to be able to act in a way that is truly in alignment with your values.

79 episodes

#Fitness #Mental Health #Emily And Han

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What Are The Most Important Things a Recovery Buddy Should Know About Recovery? 22:28

5 days ago22:28

22:28

“What Are The Most Important Things a Recovery Buddy Should Know About Recovery?” In this episode, Emily and Han speak through advice for a recovery buddy who is supporting a healing journey. The key take away points are… - Get to know the basics about recovery in order to be able to provide grounding advice that reconnects your loved one with their healthy self (see rec. resources) - Stand by their side through that discomfort without enabling them to use disordered means to alleviate anxiety. Holding somebody to account to follow through with the most recovery aligned action is the kindest thing you can do. - Acknowledge that the place that somebody is in their recovery is not represented by their weight. Somebody can be ‘under weight’ at any weight, if they are beneath where their body wishes to be. - View recovery with urgency until the point of fully recovered. The amount of deficit somebody is in shows up their behaviours and inner experience. - ‘Better than before’ is not good enough. Encourage unrestricted eating. Remember that under eating is often invisible. - Engage in practical support where possible. Keep offering. Keep challenging. Hold to your word with consistency and plenty of hope. - Acknowledge that the ED will not like the recovery buddy. Friction that arises is not representative of your wrongdoing. Stand firmly in the recovery ground. -Some resources that we both recommend: Tabitha Farrar's ' Rehabilitate Rewire Recover '. Becky Freestone's YouTube videos . Helly Barnes' blog Chris Sandel's ' @sevenhealthcompany '.…

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When Do I Start Eating Normally Again? 21:21

20 days ago21:21

21:21

In this episode Han and Emily discuss beginning to eat 'normally' again. The key takeaways are: 'Normal' according to who? 'Recovery eating' may not actually be all that different to Recovered eating. Normalisation happens gradually as your body begins to trust you. There is no neat timeline. Focus on what you CAN do. Just like other resources that it might be deficient in, your body does know how to recalibrate itself and get back to individualised balance. There are some other episodes on this topic of ‘normal eating’ if it is a subject that you find valuable to hear more on ~2023.…

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Is It Normal To Feel Safer Eating At Home Than When Out? 19:13

27 days ago19:13

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discuss permission to eat in the home environment. The key takeaways from this episode are: Hungry mammals are not social mammals Is the safety of home serving the true you or is it actually serving the ED? How much the ED weaves into so many aspects of ones life Are you allowing exposure to things that hold resistance around You are not supposed to be pleasing the ED…

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How Do I Navigate Being Ill/Sick in Recovery? 24:39

5 weeks ago24:39

24:39

In this episode, Han & Emily discuss navigating illnesses such as flu or a stomach bug whilst in recovery. The key takeaway points are: ED thoughts can intensify in a low energy state. Listen out for the whispers of honest desire and direction. Do not allow ED to piggy back on ‘standard advice’. REST. REST. REST. Take insights from this experience, using it to identify vulnerabilities. Use the wealth of knowledge that you do have that you have to ensure intake adequacy. After the illness period is over, don’t just get back on track - get above the track! Ask yourself: how I want to be able to treat myself in situation like this in the future?…

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How Do I Navigate Recovery Whilst Travelling? 23:56

7 weeks ago23:56

23:56

In this episode, Emily & Han discuss recovery whilst travelling, holidaying and day-tripping. The key points are: View the holiday as an opportunity Do not delay or postpone commitment Food abundance is not related to movement levels Embrace the culture AND bring snacks to support you Practice in advance Prioritise being in recovery - ensure that your trip is recovery-wise.…

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How Do I Deal With Fear and Doubt About Life Beyond Recovery? 24:45

8 weeks ago24:45

24:45

In this episode, Han and Emily discuss dealing with anxiety about the future - beyond recovery. Whilst it can be exciting to have freedom awaiting ahead, it is not at all uncommon to have emotions of hesitancy, fear and trepidation opposing these. The key discussion points in this episode are: Focus on The Now. Recovery itself equips you to navigate tough life things Your worthiness of support does not rely on your physical condition or diagnosis. Building tools for regulation (without ED) is part of your healing journey. Building unwavering self -trust means allows you to not require ED certainty in order to feel safe.…

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What If My Hunger Is ONLY Mental? 23:18

9 weeks ago23:18

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In this episode, Emily and Han discuss the validity of mental hunger. The key takeaway points are: Respect that your body knows what its doing Mental hunger is not a ‘lesser hunger’ Mental hunger is coming from a physiological place. Your body has no malicious intention. Whatever, whenever, how much ever…

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How Do I Shift Away From Thinking About Weight Gain in Recovery? 25:36

11 weeks ago25:36

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In this episode, Emily and Han discuss how to move your attention away from thinking about weight gain in recovery. The key takeaways are: View weight restoration to an unsurpassed point non-negotiable. You cannot accept what you are seeking to side-step Stop weight gain avoidant behaviours . You cannot suggest to your brain that weight gain is safe when still doing weight gain avoidant behaviours that verify the fear. Get clear on your values, and separate these from your EDs values. Nourish what is within your sphere of influence, and true interest. Set yourself up to win Comfortable clothes Stop body checking Remove the scale Where you can, ensure that your environment is not body-focused. Remove energy deficiency - ensure caloric abundance…

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Is Intuitive Eating a Good Idea in Recovery? 20:57

12 weeks ago20:57

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In this episode, Han and Emily discuss Intuitive Eating. The key takeaways are: Allowing intuition to guide us involves letting out body perform unconsciously. Therefore, there is a paradox in consciously deciding to begin to doing Intuitive Eating. Intuition is distorted by fear. Following your hunger and fullness is not necessarily safe to do in recovery, when these cues are very likely warped and compromised. Intuitive eating is not just the 'hunger and fullness diet'. It is about supporting your body, oftentimes proactively. Focus on clearing fear with intentionality. Mechanical processes are often required in any process that also involves fear We hope you found value in this episode - as always, we really enjoyed speaking this topic through.…

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How Do I Juggle Life Responsibilities With The Need To Rest? 18:45

14 weeks ago18:45

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In this episode Han and Emily discuss how to navigate life commitments & responsibilities whilst honouring the recovery commitment to rest. The key talking points are: honesty delegation allowing help in shelving prioritising healing

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How Do I Know If I Am Still Restricting in Recovery? 20:36

15 weeks ago20:36

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In this episode, Emily and Han discuss how to identify the signs that you are still restricting. The key takeaways from this episode are: Getting brutally honest Tuning into mental hunger Identifying personal markers of scarcity Acting, even if in doubt Acting, without trying to convince/justify your actions to your ED first Thanks so much for listening in! 🎺…

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If I Honour My Hunger, Do I Still Eat My Meals and Snacks? 28:27

17 weeks ago28:27

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In this episode, Emily and Han discuss how to honour hunger fully and completely around formal baseline meal times. The key areas covered here are: Simplicity of the message that your brain & body needs to receive Direct opposite actions Demonstrate consistency food availability for neural rewiring & physiological safety Leave no doubt remain in The Now of your recovery Since there is a fair amount to cover in this topic, it is a little longer than usual. We hope you enjoyed this episode!…

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How Do I Overcome My Fear Of Not Eating or Being "Healthy" in Recovery 22:29

18 weeks ago22:29

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In this episode, Han and Emily discuss the topic of health and the need to redefine it as you embark on recovery. The key takeaways are: health is multifactorial - it involves social, mental, spiritual and social components health is highly individualised. overall health is determined by an array of factors, far beyond just behaviour recovery (listening to bodily cues) is NOT anti-health food restriction and stress (and the maintenance of an ED) significantly negatively impact health…

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Is It Normal to Struggle with Sleep in ED Recovery? 25:10

19 weeks ago25:10

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In this episode, Emily and Han discuss the key sleep disrupters in recovery. These include: Hunger - which does not discriminate between night and daytime Exercise addiction / productivity drive - letting yourself sleep enough is often as tightly bound up with self-punishing defaults as letting yourself eating enough Heightened anxiety and stress - from the recovery process Physical effects of being out of energy balance Digestive problems Ineffective temperature regulation Frequent urination Hormonal imbalance Meta-stress (stress about the health effects of poor sleep)…

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What Is It Really Like To Have Extreme Hunger? 28:35

22 weeks ago28:35