The path to healing from an eating disorder requires not only nourishment but self-compassion. Self-worth and numbers on the scale often become intertwined, leading to a distorted body image and struggles with weight.  In this episode, Deena and Brian offer insight into the battles with negative self-perception, the need for self-care, and the continuous journey toward holistic healing for those struggling with eating disorders and the loved ones who care for them.  In this episode, you also hear: Reconnecting with your body  Coping with self-criticism and trauma  Emotional rollercoaster of caretaking and recovery tools  Must-listen moments:  [00:00:44] That number on the scale played a huge role in my eating disorder. It determined how my day was going to go, what my mood was going to be like, how I dealt with people, and I wasn't going to win because either it was low or a little too high. [00:05:06] We're our own worst critic. We see things that nobody else is ever going to see. [00:19:45] Building a better relationship with your body is a journey…and it takes patience, it takes time, it doesn't happen overnight, and neither does recovery.  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.