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Pregnancy & ED Recovery

Pregnancy & ED Recovery Eating disorders aside, pregnancy can bring up all sorts of feelings and challenges for people. However, in this episode, we talk about why this stage of life can feel particularly complex when your relationship with food, weight, and body has been difficult in the past. Drawing on our own experiences, we unpack some of the things that did, or can, feel hard: body changes, weight gain, medical appointments, food and movement advice, or just the uncertainty that comes with your body doing something you can’t fully control. We also look at how ED thoughts can resurface during pregnancy, alongside some practical tools and tips to combat them. And finally, we’ll be reflecting on how pregnancy can strengthen recovery — offering an opportunity to practise trust and self-advocacy — as well as modelling the relationship with food and body image you want for your child. Topics covered: * Why pregnancy can feel triggering in ED recovery • Body changes, weight gain, and navigating medical weigh-ins • The fear of losing control over your body • Food rules, nutrition messaging and advice • Movement during pregnancy • Recognising signs that pregnancy may be triggering old patterns • Advocating for yourself with healthcare professionals • Recovery tools and tips • How becoming a parent can strengthen recovery motivation • Why struggling with triggers doesn’t mean recovery is “going wrong” For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/ Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: https://www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself [DISCLAIMER] We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.

Rewired in Action Community: May Testimonials

Rewired in Action Community: May Testimonials Each month, we’ll be sharing episodes featuring voices from the Rewired in Action Community — giving members the chance to talk about what’s been helpful, and what recovery can look like alongside the Community. We discuss the impact of shared experience and realising you’re not the only one thinking or struggling in a certain way. Whether you’re laying foundations, working towards bigger “sparkly” goals, or simply wanting a consistent recovery top-up, the Rewired in Action Community offers members a safe, supportive space and tools to help make change possible — no matter your age, recovery stage, or goals. Topics covered: * What the Rewired in Action Community offers * Hearing others’ experiences and not feeling alone * The impact of shared questions and lived experience * Tools, Q&As, and applying things in real time * Support alongside therapy or dietetic work * Building belief and making changes that felt out of reach * Why a consistent, safe space matters For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/ Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: https://www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself [DISCLAIMER] We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.

Extreme Hunger with Amalie Lee

Extreme Hunger with Amalie Lee Extreme hunger can be one of the most frightening, confusing, and misunderstood parts of ED recovery. As coaches, we hear so many clients say they’re scared they’ve suddenly lost control — especially in a culture that constantly pathologises hunger and appetite. To help challenge this, we’re joined by fellow recovery coach, podcast host, and founder of Let’s Recover, Amalie Lee, to unpack what extreme hunger actually is, including how restriction — even subtle or mental restriction — can keep it going. Drawing on both her professional work and lived experience of anorexia recovery, Amalie shares a compassionate, evidence-based insight into the biology of starvation, rebuilding trust with your body, and why this phase is far more common than people realise. Topics covered: * What extreme hunger is and why it happens in recovery • The difference between extreme hunger and binge eating • Fear of “never stopping” or feeling out of control • Rebuilding trust with your body after restriction • How mental and physical restriction can prolong hunger • Amalie’s personal experience of extreme hunger • Doubting the recovery process and what helped her keep going • Why extreme hunger can fluctuate during recovery • What hunger and fullness can look like long-term after recovery For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/ Connect with us: Amalie Lee Instagram: @amalielee Instagram: @letsrecover.co.uk Website: https://www.letsrecover.co.uk Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: https://www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself [DISCLAIMER] Please keep in mind we’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help with your own unique recovery.

Rewired in Action Community: Testimonials

Rewired in Action Community: Testimonials This episode’s a little bit different. We’re sharing more about our Rewired in Action Community — alongside three wonderful members, who tell us about their experience of being part of it. We’ll discuss what’s actually been helpful: having a space where you’re not the only one thinking or struggling in a certain way, hearing other people’s questions and recognising yourself in them, and having access to tools that can be applied in real time. Whether it’s laying down the foundations, pushing for “sparkly” goals, or simply a weekly recovery top-up, we’ll also look at how the community can sit alongside other support — and help you take those steps towards a fuller, freer life. Topics covered: * What the Rewired in Action Community offers • Hearing others’ experiences and not feeling alone • The impact of shared questions and lived experience • Tools, Q&As, and applying things in real time • Support alongside therapy or dietetic work • Building belief and making changes that felt out of reach • Why a consistent, safe space matters For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/ Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: https://www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself [DISCLAIMER] We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.

Why Can’t I Just Recover?

Why can’t I just recover? Anyone who has struggled with an ED knows that wanting recovery and actually doing it can feel miles apart. You might know you need to gain weight and want things to change — yet still find yourself stuck in the same loop when it comes to food. We reflect on how this back-and-forth cropped up in our own experiences: things like food paralysis, or reacting in completely different ways to the same weigh-in. We also explore the dangers of waiting to feel “ready”, and why deciding to recover doesn’t suddenly make things feel safe. And, by going through what actually helps — whether that’s expecting resistance, seeing it from your brain’s point of view, or detaching motivation from action — we hope to show you how to build a more consistent and resilient recovery all round. Topics covered: * Wanting recovery but feeling unable to act on it * The back-and-forth thoughts around food and weight * Paralysis in the moment * Why knowledge and intention aren’t enough on their own * Facing fear and what happens when you do * Mixed reactions to progress * Detaching action from motivation and repeating it consistently Resources mentioned: Megsy Recovery Turning Motivation into Action: [https://youtu.be/-4gJWbmer3I?si=2RVQ5BtqwIjCLqWA](https://youtu.be/-4gJWbmer3I?si=2RVQ5BtqwIjCLqWA) Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: https://www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself [DISCLAIMER] We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.