Untangling Identity: Eating Disorder Recovery & Life as an Athlete

Untangling Identity: Eating Disorder Recovery & Life as an Athlete

In this heartfelt episode of Living Fearlessly Full, Alex and Bre dive into the complex intersection of athletic identity and eating disorder recovery. They explore how being an athlete can shape your sense of worth, discipline, and body image—and how those same traits can both help and hinder the recovery journey. Through personal stories, honest reflection, and compassionate conversation, Alex and Bre unpack what it means to find who you are beyond performance. Whether you’re an athlete in recovery, someone stepping away from competition, or simply working to redefine your relationship with food and movement, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and the reminder that you are more than what you do—you are fearlessly full.

Recovery and Back to School

In this episode of Living Fearlessly Full, Alex and Bre open up about the unique challenges that come with eating disorder recovery during the hectic back-to-school season. Whether you’re a college student adjusting to new schedules, a professional facing the “September reset,” or simply navigating the pressures of change, this conversation offers both honesty and hope. Alex and Bre share personal stories, practical strategies for maintaining recovery in the midst of stress, and tools for creating routines that prioritize mental health and self-compassion. If the thought of back-to-school brings more anxiety than excitement, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that it’s possible to step into this season grounded, supported, and fearless.

What Healing Means to Us!

In today's episode, Alex and Bre go more in-depth about what recovery and healing mean to each of them. We get real and frank about our journeys of self-discovery in this episode, which allows listeners to get to know each of us better. Thanks for joining us!

Eating Disorder Recovery Looks Different for Everyone, and that is Okay!

We are two Best Friends who are navigating the challenging journey of healing and Eating disorders together. Meeting in treatment Alex and Bre became quick friends. In this introductory episode, we tackle the subject of how different recovery journeys look so different and how that is okay. We talk about meeting in treatment and navigating support, and how different teams and journeys look completely different. Just because you feel like your journey doesn't look like others, the age-old tale of it has to look a certain way.