What will people think of you if you gain weight? And what will happen to your health?
Fear of weight gain is SO REAL in eating disorder recovery. But what if we told you, it might not be so scary after all?
Today's episode is all about helping you see that no matter what your body size, you can be healthy, happy, and build a better life in recovery.
CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER
Email: youcanrecoverpod@gmail.com
When do you FINALLY start to feel better in recovery?
Understanding what to expect when it comes to a recovery timeline can help bring clarity, temper expectations, and increase motivation in your journey.
Take a listen and learn about the different factors influencing how long recovery takes, and how to navigate them so you can start feeling better as soon as possible.
CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER
Email: youcanrecoverpod@gmail.com
"My ideal body is the one I live in"
In the first installment of our Recovery Stories episodes, we meet Kris Tuck. Take a listen as she brings us on an intimate journey of overcoming an eating disorder, battling societal pressures, and learning to love her body as it is.
From dismissing the myth that you must be thin to be worthy, to curating a supportive community and social media feed, Kris delivers countless game-changing insights you can apply to your own recovery.
📈 Key Takeaways:
Transforming body image from shame to neutrality.
The paradoxical yet effective strategy of eating more food to curb binging
Leveraging support systems and professional help in the recovery process
Understanding the harmful impact of diet culture on mental health
Celebrating small wins and the importance of self-acceptance.
Listen in and be inspired by Kris's triumphs and candid humor. If you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode is not to be missed!
CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER
Email: youcanrecoverpod@gmail.com
Explore how Fat Amy both challenges and reinforces stereotypes about bodies.
Welcome to Diet Culture at the Movies! A brand new category of episodes on You Can Recover where we review movies from an eating disorder recovery lens.
In the first installment, host Andrea takes a deep dive into Fat Amy's character from 2012's Pitch Perfect, celebrating Amy's self-confidence while also calling out harmful stereotypes.
Tune in as we navigate the complex portrayal of Fat Amy and how messages about food and body in the media can affect your own eating disorder recovery.
CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER
Email: youcanrecoverpod@gmail.com
"There's no such thing as unhealthy food"
The language we use in recovery is powerful. Making one small change to the way you describe food, can help you make BIG progress in making peace with it.
Take a listen as Andrea dives into certain phrases to avoid using when talking about food when recovering from an eating disorder.
First, she gives an update on what to expect from You Can Recover in the near future, and get into the main topic at 6:32 in the episode.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Dietitian Anna Instagram
Dietitian Anna Official Website
CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER
Email: youcanrecoverpod@gmail.com
Uncover the essential tools and resources for a successful eating disorder recovery journey.
There are SO many different resources out there. You can easily find yourself wondering 'what are the right ones to use, and what are the wrong ones?'
In the premiere episode of You Can Recover, host Andrea Wells helps make you aware of what your options are when it comes to resources, and helps bring clarity on which resources YOU might want to try for your eating disorder recovery.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Books:
The 8 Keys to Recover From an Eating Disorder WORKBOOK
Virtual Treatment Centers:
Eating Disorder Non-Profits:
Online communities (Reddit):
Support groups (virtual):
Apps:
Registered Dietitians:
Eating Disorder Therapists:
Get one step closer to making peace with food and body with each episode of You Can Recover!
