Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Welcome to the Recover To Flourish, The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, a show dedicated to exploring recovery from an eating disorder. I'm your host, Ciandra, an eating disorder recovery coach and nutritional advisor. Through this podcast, I hope to provide a safe and supportive space for people to learn about eating recovery, share their stories, and connect with others on a similar journey.
In each weekly episode, we'll dive into various topics related to eating disorder recovery, including mindset shifts, self-care practices, and techniques for managing triggers. We'll also feature interviews with experts in the field, as well as people who have successfully overcome their eating disorders. Follow me at @recovertoflourish_pod and @flourishwithciandra.
Episodes
124 episodes
Mental Hunger: What Is It and How to Respond to It
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re diving into something that can be pretty confusing in recovery: mental hunger.You’ve probably experienced that feeling of hunger in your mind rather than your body – that constant...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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25:37
Gastroparesis and Eating Disorders
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about gastroparesis and how it can affect eating disorder recovery. If you’ve been dealing with delayed stomach emptying or digestive issues, you know it can complicate your rela...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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19:02
How to Overcome Social Eating in ED Recovery
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about something many of us struggle with in recovery: social eating. Whether it’s family meals, eating out with friends, or social gatherings, eating in front of others can be...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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15:29
The Real Truth About Being 'Skinny' | The Era of SkinnyTok
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a tough but important topic – the truth about being “skinny” and the impact of the SkinnyTok era. With social media constantly bombarding us with images of a specific body type, it’s easy to get ca...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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18:08
Neuroplasticity and How Rewiring is Important to Recovery
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re diving into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity and why rewiring your brain is such a big part of eating disorder recovery. You might have heard the term “neuroplasticity” before...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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17:16
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia: Biological, Psychological, and Sociocultural Aspects
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re diving deep into anorexia nervosa and bulimia – exploring the biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of these eating disorders. If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on b...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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18:25
Meal Plans – How, When, and Why to Use Them in ED Recovery
In today’s episode, we’re talking all about meal plans – how, when, and why to use them in eating disorder recovery. Meal plans can be a helpful tool, but they can also bring up a lot of anxiety and resistance, so I want to break down how to ap...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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18:39
Practical Advice for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery | with Meg | ED & Period Recovery
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, I’m joined by Meg, a lovely content creator who talks all things eating disorder and period recovery. We’re talking about Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) – a condition where your period stops ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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41:54
Q & A: Answering Your Recovery Questions, Such as Recovering in Diet Culture, Moving Away from an Athlete Identity, and More...
In today’s episode, I’m answering some of your biggest recovery questions as submitted over on my Instagram @flourishwithciandra. We’re talking about how to navigate recovery in a world that’s still obsessed with diet culture, how to move away ...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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18:42
The Importance of Carbs and Dietary Fats in ED Recovery
In this episode, we’re talking about something that’s often misunderstood in eating disorder recovery: carbs and dietary fats. These nutrients are essential for healing, but they can be really challenging to incorporate when you're recovering f...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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16:32
How to Approach Bulimia Recovery
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about bulimia recovery – an often misunderstood part of the journey. If you’ve been struggling with bulimia or know someone who has, this episode is for you. I’ll share some o...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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14:36
Should You Weigh Yourself in ED Recovery?
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re diving into a question many of us in recovery ask: Should I weigh myself during eating disorder recovery? It’s a tough one, right? I’ll break down the pros and cons of weighing ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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15:14
How Eating Disorders Affect Sleep
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about the link between eating disorders and sleep. If you’ve struggled with insomnia or restless nights during recovery, you’re not alone. I’ll share how disordered eating aff...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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13:30
Letting Go of Control in ED Recovery
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re diving into one of the toughest parts of eating disorder recovery: letting go of control. If you’ve been struggling with the need to control food, exercise, or your body, you’re not a...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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15:38
Getting Stuck in "Quasi" Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about something that can be tricky to navigate: getting stuck in quasi eating disorder recovery. You know, when you’re doing enough to feel like you’re making progress, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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16:01
Will I Get Unfit if I Stop Doing Cardio During Eating Disorder Recovery?
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, I’m addressing a question that I hear a lot: Will I get unfit if I stop doing cardio during eating disorder recovery? I totally get why this might be a worry, especially if you’ve bee...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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15:25
Embracing the Messy Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode, we’re talking about something that can feel really uncomfortable in recovery – the messy middle. You know, that part of the journey when things aren’t perfectly ‘recovered,’ but you’re also not in the same place as when you sta...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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15:58
Can You Ever Lose Weight Again After an Eating Disorder?
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, I’m tackling a question that comes up a lot in recovery: Can you ever lose weight again after an eating disorder? It’s a question that can stir up a lot of emotions and confusion, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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13:46
Weight Restored on a Low Intake, What to Do Now?
In today’s solo episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re diving into a tricky topic: what to do when you’ve restored weight on a low intake and are wondering where to go from here. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, you’re not...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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13:01
Should I Get Into the Fitness World While Recovering from an Eating Disorder?
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re tackling a big question – Should I get into the fitness world while recovering from an eating disorder? If you’ve ever wondered whether it's okay to pursue fitness during rec...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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16:25
Addicted to Feeling Hungry? How an Eating Disorder Can Become Addictive
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, I’m exploring something many people don’t talk about – the addiction to feeling hungry. If you’ve ever felt a sense of control or comfort from hunger, this episode is for you. As s...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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16:07
Feeling Hungrier After Eating: Why It Happens in Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode, we’re talking about something that can feel confusing and frustrating in recovery – feeling hungrier after you’ve just eaten. If you've ever experienced this, you’re not alone. I know from personal experience that ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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17:35
How Does an Eating Disorder Affect Your Bone Health (Osteoporosis vs Osteopenia)
In today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic that’s often overlooked in eating disorder recovery – bone health. Specifically, we’ll be talking about osteoporosis and osteopenia and how an eating disorder can impact your bone mineral density.&nbs...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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18:35
Extreme Hunger Tips in Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, I’m diving into a topic that often comes up in eating disorder recovery: extreme hunger. If you’ve been through the recovery process, you know that your body can sometimes feel like it’s askin...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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14:03
Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, I’m talking about something that often goes hand-in-hand with eating disorders but can be misunderstood – Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). If you’ve ever found yourself obsessing over perceived...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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15:52