Control as Coping and Eating Disorders

Today, I have a guest on the show and I'm talking to Paula D Atkinson (all the way from Palm Springs, California) who works as a psychotherapist, professor of Body Justice, author, and supporter of people navigating eating disorders, food obsession, and internalised body stigma. ...  Show more

Your identity shapes who you become. Research shows that people who are successful in giving up smoking tend to identify as a non-smoker, whereas if you identify as a smoker, even when you’re not smoking you are more likely to relapse. It is not uncommon that your identity is str ...  Show more

In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re diving into the reality that diet culture is all around us – from social media to conversations with friends, it's hard to escape. 

As an eating disorder coach, I know how overwhelming and triggering this ...

In this episode, I delve into effective ways to cope with the sensation of fullness and provide practical tips for relearning a healthy relationship with food. I'll guide you through essential steps in this process, including managing hunger, breaking free from cycles of ...

In this episode I discuss where the eating disorder voice comes from, why its there and helpful tips to reduce the overwhelm.

I hope you enjoy it

We don't develop eating disorders or start dieting for the sole purpose of losing weight or getting thinner. Sure, the thoughts may start there, but we go down the disordered and dysfunctional rabbit hole because of one thing... Control! We are all closet control freaks and I'm n ...  Show more