Fly To Freedom: The anorexia recovery podcast

• Episode 115: A Healing Journey: Sarah Rzemieniak on Eating Disorder Recovery, Motherhood and Finding Her True Self

  In this deeply moving episode of Fly to Freedom, I’m joined by fellow eating disorder recovery coach, Sarah Rzemieniak, who shares her powerful personal story of healing from anorexia and finding her way back to herself.Sarah opens up about the roots of her eating disorder, which began at age 12 during a time of emotional insecurity, perfectionism, and disconnection. Her story takes us through years of treatment, early recovery, and a relapse in her 20s that forced her to confront the deeper truths beneath the symptoms. What followed was a profound journey into spirituality, meditation, and inner work that changed everything.In this conversation, Sarah talks about:The early patterns of anxiety, people-pleasing, and emotional loneliness that shaped her eating disorderHow the absence of emotional safety led to attaching to the eating disorder for a sense of controlHer turning point: seeking help at just 12 years old, and how treatment both helped and fell shortThe moment she realised her recovery had been based on external validation—not true healingHow spirituality, solo travel to India, and a meditation practice helped her rebuild her self-worth from withinBecoming a mother and what she now sees through the eyes of her own childrenThe transition from being a dietitian to becoming a recovery coach, and why that shift brought her deeper into her purposeWhat full recovery really means to her todaySarah’s story is honest, emotional, and full of wisdom that will speak straight to your heart. Whether you're in the early stages of recovery or years into the process, her insight into self-worth, love, and healing offers profound reassurance that freedom is not only possible—but waiting for you.Guest Bio:Sarah Rzemieniak is a Carolyn Costin Institute Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach who has been in private practice since 2018. She provides 1:1 support to individuals around the world and now leads a small team of other CCI-certified coaches. Formerly an eating disorder dietitian, Sarah now works solely in coaching and counselling. She considers herself fully recovered from anorexia nervosa and lives in Vancouver, Canada with her husband and two young sons.Connect with Sarah:Instagram: @sarah.rzemieniak.coachingWebsite: sarahrzemieniak.comListen now and discover:→ Why eating disorders so often start with unmet emotional needs→ The power of spiritual practice in long-term healing→ How to recognise when you’re only “functionally recovered”→ What it really takes to reconnect with your worthWith love always,Julia x

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• Episode 114: Is It Really Possible to Get Past the Fear of Weight Gain in eating disorder recovery?

  The fear of weight gain is one of the most paralysing and misunderstood parts of eating disorder recovery. And in this episode of Fly to Freedom, I’m not sugar-coating it. I’m answering the question I get asked more than any other: Can I actually stop being afraid of gaining weight?The truth is, yes—you can. But not in the way your brain probably hopes. Recovery isn’t about waiting for the fear to go before you take action. It’s about taking action even while the fear is loud. In this episode, I unpack what’s really behind the fear of weight gain—beyond body image—and why so many people stay stuck even after their weight is restored.We’ll explore:Why gaining weight doesn’t magically remove the fearThe deep childhood beliefs and emotional wiring that feed body shameWhy this fear is part of the eating disorder itself—not a neutral preferenceThe real reason people still struggle after physical recoveryHow to meet the younger part of you who internalised the belief that thinness meant safetyWhat it takes to move through fear with self-compassion instead of perfectionismYou’ll walk away with powerful insights and practical mindset shifts to help you stop letting fear make your decisions, and start choosing recovery with your whole heart—even when it’s hard.💛 If this episode speaks to you, the Overcoming the Fear of Weight Gain course is now available as a standalone offering outside of The Eating Disorder Recovery Circle—for a limited time only. This is the course that’s helped so many people begin their freedom journey from this exact fear.Go HERE to find out more.And if you want a loving, supportive space to be held while you walk this path, come and join us inside The Eating Disorder Recovery Circle.You don’t need to be fearless. You just need to stop letting fear decide your future.Julia Trehane is a specialist anorexia recovery coach supporting people to rebuild their lives and bodies with compassion, honesty, and unshakeable belief in full recovery.#edrecovery #eatingdisorderrecovery #anorexiarecovery #recoveryispossible #recoveryisworthit #mentalhealth #selflove #edawareness #bodyimage #endthestigma #anorexiarecovery #anorexia #bulimia

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• Episode 113: Eating Disorders, Health Myths, and Liberation: A Wake-Up Call with Lucy Aphramor

  You’re Not Broken – The System Is: A Raw Conversation About Healing with Lucy AphramorThis episode of Fly to Freedom is not just a conversation about recovery. It’s a deep reckoning with the systems that have shaped how we think about food, health, and bodies — and how we can begin to reclaim our truth.Julia is joined by Lucy Aphramor (they/them), a radical dietitian, poet, and justice-centred educator whose Well Now approach reimagines nutrition through the lens of compassion, lived experience, and social change. Together, they unpack the myths of weight management, the fallacy of 'healthy eating' guidelines, and the oppressive roots of mainstream public health narratives.Lucy shares powerful insights about:Why public health nutrition is an equity issueHow traditional health education often reinforces oppressionThe myth of evidence-based weight lossWhy eating disorder recovery is inseparable from social justiceWhat it means to centre community, compassion, and care in healingHow body shame is socially shaped, and why self-compassion is essential for unlearningA poetic lens on health, worth, and resistanceThis episode is a must-listen if you've ever felt confused by health advice, struggled with body image, or questioned the deeper systems influencing eating disorders. Whether you’re in recovery or supporting someone who is, Lucy’s wisdom offers a radical shift in how we can approach healing — not just as individuals, but as a community.📝 Mentioned in this episode:World Critical Dietetics: https://www.criticaldietetics.orgLucy’s courses and open-access work are available on their website (linked in the show notes)✨ Don’t miss Lucy’s closing poem — a powerful reminder that “warmth and regard and community are nutrients too.”Hosted by Julia Trehane, an anorexia recovery coach and founder of the Eating Disorder Recovery Circle, this podcast is dedicated to helping people find full freedom from eating disorders through compassion, connection, and truth.Get Coached 1:1 by Juliahttps://juliatrehane.com🌀 Explore The Eating Disorder Recovery Circle: https://www.edrecoverycircle.com/join💖 Try the Feelings Navigator: https://www.edrecoverycircle.com/how-are-you-feelingMann, T., Tomiyama, A. J., Westling, E., Lew, A. M., Samuels, B., & Chatman, J. (2007). Medicare's Search for Effective Obesity Treatments: Diets Are Not the Answer. American Psychologist, 62(3), 220–233. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.62.3.220Howard, B. V., Manson, J. E., Stefanick, M. L., et al. (2006). Low-fat dietary pattern and weight change over 7 years: the Women's Health Initiative Dietary Modification Trial. JAMA, 295(1), 39–49. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.295.1.39Marmot, M. G. (2006). Status syndrome: a challenge to medicine. JAMA, 295(11), 1304–1307. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.295.11.1304📚 References Cited by Lucy Aphramor:

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• Episode 112: Healing the Inner Child: A Missing Piece in Eating Disorder Recovery

  In this tender and transformative episode of Fly to Freedom, specialist anorexia recovery coach Julia Trehane explores one of the most powerful – and often overlooked – elements of lasting healing in eating disorder recovery: the inner child.Whether you’ve heard the term before or it’s completely new, this episode gently guides you through what it really means to connect with the inner child, why it matters so deeply in anorexia recovery, and how so many of the emotions and behaviours we struggle with are rooted in unmet needs from long ago.This is what I share:How the inner child shows up in everyday patterns like shame after eating, body image struggles, and the fear of not being enoughWhy recognising old emotional wounds is essential to full recovery from anorexia and other eating disordersWhat it means to reparent yourself with love, steadiness, and compassionPractical examples of how to respond when old pain or fear arisesWhy reconnecting with joy and play is a vital part of healingA gentle, guided visualisation to help you meet your inner child safelyThis episode is filled with loving truth, practical support, and powerful reframes that will help you soften the self-criticism and build a deeper sense of safety within.Because full recovery isn’t just about food or weight — it’s about coming home to yourself.Listen now and begin reconnecting with the part of you that has always deserved love, rest, and joy.🩷 You are not too much. It’s not too late. And you don’t have to do this alone.

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• Episode 111: Julia & Vic Roleplay Q&A!

  In this powerful and often playful episode of Fly to Freedom, specialist anorexia recovery coach Julia Trehane is joined once again by recovery coach Victoria Kleinsman for a short but deeply impactful session—one that’s sparked by a listener request to roleplay the eating disorder versus the healthy self.Expect laughter, raw honesty, and moments of deep recognition as Julia and Victoria bring to life the inner war that so many face in eating disorder recovery. From food fears to compulsive exercise thoughts, they expose the language of the eating disorder and model the kind of compassionate self-talk that leads to true healing.They also unpack real listener questions, including:“How do I build a life bigger than bulimia?”“What are the pros and cons of recovery?”“How do I move forward if I’m still terrified of weight gain?”“Will I ever feel free in my body again?”Together, they share personal stories, celebrate recovery wins, and gently dismantle fear-based beliefs. If you’re navigating anorexia recovery, bulimia, or simply trying to understand how to separate from the critical voice inside, this episode offers both hope and practical guidance.🎧 Plus, hear about the unexpected grief of letting go, the joy of finding your true self, and why compassion is your most powerful recovery tool.Referenced Episodes:Episode 105 & 106 – What Healing Feels Like: Understanding the Physical and Emotional Changes in Recovery🌟 Special AnnouncementJulia will soon be launching her Overcoming the Fear of Weight Gain course as a standalone offer outside of the Eating Disorder Recovery Circle. This is great for those who want focused, practical help with one of the biggest challenges in recovery.Join the Eating Disorder Recovery CircleFind 24/7 support, expert guidance, and people who truly get it:👉 https://www.edrecoverycircle.com/joinAbout JuliaJulia Trehane is a specialist anorexia recovery coach who helps people move from fear to full freedom with food, body, and life. After recovering from over 40 years of anorexia, orthorexia, and exercise addiction, she now guides others to rediscover who they are without the eating disorder. She hosts Fly to Freedom and leads the Eating Disorder Recovery Circle community.🌐 juliatrehane.com🌐 edrecoverycircle.com📷 Instagram: @juliatrehaneAbout VictoriaVictoria Kleinsman is a food freedom and body image coach who works with people to break free from restriction, binge eating, and body shame. With lived experience of both anorexia and bulimia, she brings powerful energy and unfiltered honesty to recovery work. Victoria is known for combining fierce compassion with practical mindset tools to help clients reclaim their power and live fully.🌐 victoriakleinsman.com📷 Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial

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