Pride is not just a feeling reserved for the end of the recovery journey but a crucial element to embrace throughout the process. Whether someone’s been in recovery for a day, an hour, or even a minute, every step forward is an accomplishment worth celebrating. In this episode, Deena and Brian acknowledge the challenges of maintaining motivation, the role of support systems, and the power of reframing setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow. In this episode, you also hear: Power of pride and marking milestones in recovery  Replacing harmful behaviors with small acts of self-care  Realities of relapse and facing the fear of seeking treatment    Must-listen moments:  [00:01:09] Take a moment and be proud of yourself. You're fighting demons. Your brain's telling you all kinds of things that aren't true.  [00:14:55] I will always consider myself a work in progress. I’ll never think of myself as recovered. I’m always recovering, because as soon as I put the ed on that word, then I think I can figure this all out on my own. [00:17:15] It's important to even celebrate that. You went in somewhere, you challenged yourself. You did that, and you may not be happy about it. It may be a miserable experience, but you did it and you got through it.     Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources.  Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 33 members! Will you be next?   Podcast audio editing and show notes by  http://www.podcastabundance.com/services.