Owning a pet can be incredibly healing; research has found that building a relationship with an animal can help people recovering from eating disorders better manage their emotions, feel higher levels of satisfaction in life, increase resilience, lower levels of depressive thoughts, can reduce feelings of loneliness, increase feelings of comfort and support and as a general mood booster.In this episode, we talk through our experience of bringing a new pet into the mix.Trigger Warning:This show contains discussions around anorexia, eating disorders, body image and mental health that may be triggering for some listeners.Disclaimer:This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Please seek guidance from a qualified healthcare provider if you or someone you know is affected by an eating disorder.You are not alone.💛 Resources & Support Services:Australia:Butterfly Foundation – National support for eating disorders📞 Helpline: 1800 33 4673🌐 https://butterfly.org.auLifeLine - National Crisis Support 📞 Helpline: 13 11 14 🌐https://www.lifeline.org.au/ United States:National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)🌐 https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgUnited Kingdom:Beat Eating Disorders🌐 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.ukGlobal/Online:Recovery Warriors – Resources, podcasts, and community for recovery🌐 https://www.recoverywarriors.com
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14:54
The merry-go-round
For many, the long slog of treating an eating disorder is like being stuck in a monotonous loop day after day. Al and Fi explore the tedium and heartache of supporting a loved one who doesn't want to get better.Trigger Warning:This show contains discussions around anorexia, eating disorders, body image and mental health that may be triggering for some listeners.Disclaimer:This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Please seek guidance from a qualified healthcare provider if you or someone you know is affected by an eating disorder.You are not alone.💛 Resources & Support Services:Australia:Butterfly Foundation – National support for eating disorders📞 Helpline: 1800 33 4673🌐 https://butterfly.org.auLifeLine - National Crisis Support 📞 Helpline: 13 11 14 🌐https://www.lifeline.org.au/ United States:National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)🌐 https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgUnited Kingdom:Beat Eating Disorders🌐 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.ukGlobal/Online:Recovery Warriors – Resources, podcasts, and community for recovery🌐 https://www.recoverywarriors.com
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35:39
Where's my future gone?
Having a child with an eating disorder can feel like your future's been hijacked. Al and Fi chat about having to reimagine hopes, goals and dreams when you're staring down the barrel of caring for someone with a serious long-term mental illness... and it's not all bad.Trigger Warning:This show contains discussions around anorexia, eating disorders, body image and mental health that may be triggering for some listeners.Disclaimer:This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Please seek guidance from a qualified healthcare provider if you or someone you know is affected by an eating disorder.You are not alone.💛 Resources & Support Services:Australia:Butterfly Foundation – National support for eating disorders📞 Helpline: 1800 33 4673🌐 https://butterfly.org.auLifeLine - National Crisis Support 📞 Helpline: 13 11 14 🌐https://www.lifeline.org.au/ United States:National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)🌐 https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgUnited Kingdom:Beat Eating Disorders🌐 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.ukGlobal/Online:Recovery Warriors – Resources, podcasts, and community for recovery🌐 https://www.recoverywarriors.com
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36:45
Filling your cup
Caring for someone with an eating disorder can be emotionally draining, and if you're running on empty, it becomes even more challenging to provide the support your loved one needs. Fi and Al talk what self-care looks like and why you sometimes need to put yourself first.Trigger Warning:This show contains discussions around anorexia, eating disorders, body image and mental health that may be triggering for some listeners.Disclaimer:This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Please seek guidance from a qualified healthcare provider if you or someone you know is affected by an eating disorder.You are not alone.💛 Resources & Support Services:Australia:Butterfly Foundation – National support for eating disorders📞 Helpline: 1800 33 4673🌐 https://butterfly.org.auLifeLine - National Crisis Support 📞 Helpline: 13 11 14 🌐https://www.lifeline.org.au/ United States:National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)🌐 https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgUnited Kingdom:Beat Eating Disorders🌐 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.ukGlobal/Online:Recovery Warriors – Resources, podcasts, and community for recovery🌐 https://www.recoverywarriors.com
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30:01
Stay out of my circus
We talk about the well-meaning remarks from friends, family, and colleagues that come up when you're dealing with an eating disorder, why they often miss the mark and some of the ways we handle them.Trigger Warning:This show contains discussions around anorexia, eating disorders, body image and mental health that may be triggering for some listeners.Disclaimer:This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Please seek guidance from a qualified healthcare provider if you or someone you know is affected by an eating disorder.You are not alone.💛 Resources & Support Services:Australia:Butterfly Foundation – National support for eating disorders📞 Helpline: 1800 33 4673🌐 https://butterfly.org.auLifeLine - National Crisis Support 📞 Helpline: 13 11 14 🌐https://www.lifeline.org.au/ United States:National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)🌐 https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgUnited Kingdom:Beat Eating Disorders🌐 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.ukGlobal/Online:Recovery Warriors – Resources, podcasts, and community for recovery🌐 https://www.recoverywarriors.com
Maybe you’ve just gotten the news, or you’re somewhere six months to even years into this rollercoaster ride.
Anorexia -as are all eating disorders - is a tough gig, especially for the carers who are there day in and day out for someone who might not even notice.
From hospital trips to juggling work, to trying all sorts of tricks to get someone to just eat, anorexia is a wild ride, and nobody knows when it's gonna wrap up.
Plus, there's not much out there for us caring types so here's the bits from our journey complete with laughs, tears and those WTF moments.
We’re not claiming to be experts on eating disorders - just two carers sharing the highs, the lows, and the downright ridiculous, with some light-hearted laughs along the way.
Trigger Warning:
This show contains discussions around anorexia, eating disorders, body image and mental health that may be triggering for some listeners.
Disclaimer:
This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Please seek guidance from a qualified healthcare provider if you or someone you know is affected by an eating disorder.
You are not alone.
💛 Resources & Support Services:
Australia:
Butterfly Foundation – National support for eating disorders
📞 Helpline: 1800 33 4673
🌐 https://butterfly.org.au
LifeLine - National Crisis Support 📞 Helpline: 13 11 14 🌐https://www.lifeline.org.au/
United States:
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
🌐 https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
United Kingdom:
Beat Eating Disorders
🌐 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Global/Online:
Recovery Warriors – Resources, podcasts, and community for recovery
🌐 https://www.recoverywarriors.com
New Zealand