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
134 episodes
Everything You Need to Know About Body Dysmorphia
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into body dysmorphia — what it is, how it shows up, and why it can make daily life feel so overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of checking, comparing, or fixating on certain parts of your bod...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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23:59
The Impact of Trauma, Bullying, and Early Childhood Experiences on Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Jackie — a trauma-informed therapist and eating disorder recovery specialist who’s also walked her own path of recovery. We dive into how trauma, bullying, and early childhood experiences can shap...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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42:03
People Pleasing and Perfectionism in Eating Disorders
In today’s episode, we’re diving into two traits that show up a lot in eating disorders, people pleasing and perfectionism. If you’ve ever found yourself trying to make everyone happy, or feeling like you need to get everything just right
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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23:27
Food Overwhelm and Indecision in ED Recovery
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about something I know so many of you deal with, which is food overwhelm and indecision. You know that feeling when choosing what to eat feels impossible, even though...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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24:45
OCD and Eating Disorders – Understanding the Overlap
In today's episode, we’re diving into something that’s not talked about enough — the overlap between OCD and eating disorders. If you’ve ever noticed that your food rules, rituals, or routines feel more like compulsions, or that anxiety drives ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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29:18
Feeling Not “Sick Enough” to Have an Eating Disorder – Debunking This Myth
In today’s episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re unpacking a really harmful myth that so many people in recovery struggle with — the idea that you’re not “sick enough” to have an eating disorder. Maybe you’ve felt like y...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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23:58
Extreme Hunger After Weight Restoration
In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that can feel a bit wild in recovery: extreme hunger after weight restoration. If you’ve been eating enough to restore your weight and suddenly feel like your body is asking for ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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23:09
Eating When You’re Not Hungry | Recovering Without Hunger Cues: What to Do
Welcome back to a brand new season of the Recover to Flourish podcast! In this first episode of Season 4, we’re diving into a tricky but super common challenge in recovery: eating when you’re not feeling hungry. I know how confusing...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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21:02
How to Cope with Weight Gain in ED Recovery
Welcome to the last episode of season 3! In today’s solo chat, we’re talking about something that comes up for so many of us in recovery: weight gain. I know it can feel scary, overwhelming, and sometimes even impossible to accept. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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20:23
How to Interpret Blood (Lab) Results in Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re talking about something that can feel a little overwhelming – interpreting blood lab results during eating disorder recovery. Whether you're getting blood work to check on yo...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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19:05
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