Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

I remember when something as simple as going out for lunch could feel like such a big deal. What should I order? What if I eat more than everyone else? What will people think of me?
And even when I was physically there, I wasn't always mentally present because I was so caught up in food rules, comparisons and anxiety.
In this episode, we're talking about how to feel more comfortable eating around other people during eating disorder recovery.
We'll cover:
Why eating in public can feel so uncomfortable
The fear of being judged for what or how much you eat
Comparing your food choices and portions to others
Practical tools for managing anxiety when eating out
How to challenge food rules and stop seeking reassurance
Navigating comments about food, weight and eating
My own experiences and lessons from recovery
Because eating out should be about so much more than what's on your plate.
You deserve to enjoy meals, make memories and be present with the people around you, without your eating disorder taking up all that space. 🤍
Let me know your thoughts!

SOCIALS:

Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_pod
TikTok: @flourishwithciandra
Website: https://flourishwithciandra.com/
Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com
👉🏻 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and share a screenshot on Instagram by tagging me @flourishwithciandra and I'll be sure to re-share.

FOR MORE SUPPORT:
❤️ Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply to work with me 1:1 to recover from your eating disorder while improving your relationship with food and exercise, head to: https://rb.gy/o3i6t 

❤️ If you're not ready to commit to a coaching package, why not schedule a 90-minute kick-start session where we can get your recovery off to the right start: Apply here: https://rb.gy/i7srly

❤️ Get Eating Disorder Recovery Guides and Workbooks to aid your recovery: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FlourishTherapy

❤️ Download your FREE Self Care for Eating Disorder Recovery eBook by heading to https://bit.ly/44CKaRg

One of the biggest things I've learnt through my own recovery is that sometimes the urge to restrict, exercise or control my body wasn't really about food. It was about trying to cope with difficult emotions.
And through pregnancy, motherhood and running a business, I've learnt just how important it is to manage those feelings without turning against my body.
In this episode, we'll explore:
Why ED behaviours can become emotional coping mechanisms
The psychology and neuroscience behind emotional regulation
Why bad body image days aren't always about your body
Practical DBT tools for managing anxiety, guilt and overwhelm
How to sit with uncomfortable emotions without acting on ED urges
My own experiences and lessons from recovery
Because recovery doesn't mean you'll never feel overwhelmed, anxious or upset again.
It means learning that you can have a difficult day without making it a difficult day for your body, too. 🤍
Let me know your thoughts!

SOCIALS:

Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_pod
TikTok: @flourishwithciandra
Website: https://flourishwithciandra.com/
Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com
👉🏻 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and share a screenshot on Instagram by tagging me @flourishwithciandra and I'll be sure to re-share.

FOR MORE SUPPORT:
❤️ Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply to work with me 1:1 to recover from your eating disorder while improving your relationship with food and exercise, head to: https://rb.gy/o3i6t 

❤️ If you're not ready to commit to a coaching package, why not schedule a 90-minute kick-start session where we can get your recovery off to the right start: Apply here: https://rb.gy/i7srly

❤️ Get Eating Disorder Recovery Guides and Workbooks to aid your recovery: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FlourishTherapy

❤️ Download your FREE Self Care for Eating Disorder Recovery eBook by heading to https://bit.ly/44CKaRg

In this episode, I’m joined by Hanne Arts for an honest conversation about extreme hunger, food rules and learning to trust your body again in eating disorder recovery.
We talk about what extreme hunger can actually feel like, why it can be so frightening to honour, and how recovery often means doing the opposite of what your eating disorder is telling you — even when the guilt and uncertainty are incredibly loud.
We cover:
What extreme hunger can look and feel like
The fear that it will never end
Managing guilt and discomfort when eating more
Spotting the obvious and sneaky food rules keeping you stuck
Why challenging something once often isn’t enough
The importance of repetition in rewiring fear around food
How to challenge rules without turning recovery into another rigid set of rules
What food freedom can genuinely look like on the other side
Hanne also shares her own lived experience of recovery and what helped her move towards a much freer relationship with food.
A really open, relatable conversation for anyone navigating extreme hunger, fear foods or those lingering food rules that can remain even when you're doing so much better. 🤍
Find out more about Hanne:
Hanne Arts’ website
Hanne on Instagram
Let me know your thoughts!

SOCIALS:

Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_pod
TikTok: @flourishwithciandra
Website: https://flourishwithciandra.com/
Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com
👉🏻 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and share a screenshot on Instagram by tagging me @flourishwithciandra and I'll be sure to re-share.

FOR MORE SUPPORT:
❤️ Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply to work with me 1:1 to recover from your eating disorder while improving your relationship with food and exercise, head to: https://rb.gy/o3i6t 

❤️ If you're not ready to commit to a coaching package, why not schedule a 90-minute kick-start session where we can get your recovery off to the right start: Apply here: https://rb.gy/i7srly

❤️ Get Eating Disorder Recovery Guides and Workbooks to aid your recovery: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FlourishTherapy

❤️ Download your FREE Self Care for Eating Disorder Recovery eBook by heading to https://bit.ly/44CKaRg

You know what you need to do for recovery… but actually doing it feels terrifying.
In this episode, we’re talking about how to take recovery action when the fear is still very much there. Because recovery isn’t about waiting until you feel ready — often, the confidence comes after you’ve done the scary thing.
We cover:
 Why fear can get louder when you challenge your ED 
 The neuroscience behind avoidance, fear and rewiring your brain 
 Why waiting to feel “ready” can keep you stuck 
 How to make scary recovery challenges feel more manageable 
 What to do when you’re panicking and want to back out 
 Why you shouldn’t measure success by how anxious you felt 
 How to handle the guilt and urges after a challenge 
 My own experience of taking action while absolutely petrified 
You don’t need to become fearless before you recover.
Sometimes recovery is simply being able to say:
“I’m terrified… and I’m doing it anyway.”
Fear can come with you. It just doesn’t get to choose the direction.
Let me know your thoughts!

SOCIALS:

Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_pod
TikTok: @flourishwithciandra
Website: https://flourishwithciandra.com/
Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com
👉🏻 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and share a screenshot on Instagram by tagging me @flourishwithciandra and I'll be sure to re-share.

FOR MORE SUPPORT:
❤️ Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply to work with me 1:1 to recover from your eating disorder while improving your relationship with food and exercise, head to: https://rb.gy/o3i6t 

❤️ If you're not ready to commit to a coaching package, why not schedule a 90-minute kick-start session where we can get your recovery off to the right start: Apply here: https://rb.gy/i7srly

❤️ Get Eating Disorder Recovery Guides and Workbooks to aid your recovery: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FlourishTherapy

❤️ Download your FREE Self Care for Eating Disorder Recovery eBook by heading to https://bit.ly/44CKaRg

I’ve spoken before about my own pregnancy journey — carrying twins, a complicated pregnancy, premature birth and everything that came with it.
But in this episode, I want to get real about something slightly different: what it can actually feel like to be pregnant whilst going through eating disorder recovery.
We’re talking about the parts that aren’t always easy to admit — rapid body changes, weight gain, changing hunger, losing control over your routine, movement and rest, being weighed at appointments, comparison, food guilt, old ED thoughts resurfacing and the pressure to suddenly feel completely comfortable with your body because you’re pregnant.
I also share practical ways to navigate these challenges, why pregnancy can sometimes make old eating disorder pathways feel louder, and how to keep choosing recovery even when your body and life are changing faster than your brain can keep up with.
Because pregnancy doesn’t require you to have perfect body image or perfect recovery.
Let me know your thoughts!

SOCIALS:

Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_pod
TikTok: @flourishwithciandra
Website: https://flourishwithciandra.com/
Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com
👉🏻 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and share a screenshot on Instagram by tagging me @flourishwithciandra and I'll be sure to re-share.

FOR MORE SUPPORT:
❤️ Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply to work with me 1:1 to recover from your eating disorder while improving your relationship with food and exercise, head to: https://rb.gy/o3i6t 

❤️ If you're not ready to commit to a coaching package, why not schedule a 90-minute kick-start session where we can get your recovery off to the right start: Apply here: https://rb.gy/i7srly

❤️ Get Eating Disorder Recovery Guides and Workbooks to aid your recovery: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FlourishTherapy

❤️ Download your FREE Self Care for Eating Disorder Recovery eBook by heading to https://bit.ly/44CKaRg