Rewired

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Have you ever been scared of hunger, but also wished you had the cues? In this episode, we get into the strange contradiction of wanting to feel hungry enough before eating, while also spending so much time worrying about hunger itself…
We also take a closer look at what happens when we turn sensations into judgements, and why eating doesn’t have to depend on getting those signals “right”. Especially in recovery, hunger can be unpredictable! Sometimes structure is more helpful than waiting to feel ready. You can eat when you’re hungry, when you’re not sure, or even when you still feel a bit full – without needing to work out exactly what your hunger is telling you first.
Topics covered:
The contradiction of wanting and fearing hunger

Trying to achieve the “perfect” amount of hunger

Body-scanning and constantly monitoring hunger

Why hunger can become another thing to control

The difference between a sensation and the judgement attached to it

Fear of fullness and what it can mean in recovery

Eating for reasons beyond hunger

Why hunger and fullness can be unpredictable in recovery

Mental hunger and the role of structure

Practising eating without perfect conditions

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Connect with us:
MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery
SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: hello@safiaed.comWebsite: www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself
Disclaimer
Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

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This week, we’re joined by Dr Ann Saffi Biasetti to talk about somatic compassion and what it means to build a relationship with your body, both in recovery and beyond. 
We get into what happens when you know something intellectually, but still feel completely different about (and differently in) your physical self. Dr Ann also talks through some common themes we see in our work as coaches: grief, the fear of not liking your recovered appearance, some of the ways loved ones can make things harder without meaning to — and why recovery doesn’t have to mean loving the way your body looks.
Topics covered:
What “your body never meant you any harm” really means

The gap between knowing and feeling

Moving away from fighting the body

Fear of not liking your recovered appearance

How somatic work can aid eating disorder recovery

A simple somatic practice for difficult moments

How support can unintentionally reinforce ED fears

Making space for grief in recovery

Beginning to relate to your body differently

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Resources mentioned: 
Your Body Never Meant You Any Harm: A Somatic Guide to Forgiving and Healing Your Relationship with Your Body
Connect with us:
Dr Ann Saffi BiasettiWebsite: www.anembodiedlife.comInstagram: @anembodiedlife
MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery
SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: hello@safiaed.comWebsite: www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself
Disclaimer
Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

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Safia continues her recovery story from last week’s episode, this time focusing on the process itself: beginning therapy, challenging food rules, and eventually letting go of exercise. 
She shares some of the (many!) moments where she wanted to undo a challenge — the messy middle of recovery — but also those blossoming moments of freedom and connection, and how life changed in ways she never could have imagined for herself.
Topics covered:
Committing to recovery

Challenging food rules

Extreme hunger and learning to trust her body

Letting go of compulsive exercise

Finding meaning beyond food, weight and movement

Learning that recovery doesn’t have to be perfect

The role of accountability in recovery

When periods restart 

How recovery ultimately changed everything 

For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com/
Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
Disclaimer
Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

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In this two-part miniseries, Safia shares the first half of her recovery story, reflecting on her childhood and some of the big life changes that came through university and work. As time went on, her days became increasingly dominated by food, movement and an eating disorder that shapeshifted to preserve itself.
Safia also looks back at the points where she began to realise that the life she was living wasn’t the life she wanted, and talks about how she began to take steps towards reconnecting with what actually mattered to her.
Topics covered:
Safia’s early relationship with food

Body image, movement and dieting

The impact of university and major life changes

Perfectionism and fear of failure

The role of relationships 

Recognising that the eating disorder was taking over

Starting therapy and challenging food and movement rules

Reconnecting with values 

Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
Disclaimer
Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.

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Starting recovery wasn’t one neat decision for either of us. There were moments where we knew we couldn’t carry on as we were, but that didn’t mean that we felt completely ready to let our EDs go.
So, in this episode, we’re going back to the beginning. We share what was happening in our lives at the time, and the difference between knowing you want to change, and actually being willing to do something about it… 
We also discuss how recovery can begin before you feel ready, and how the reasons you start recovering can evolve once you begin to experience a different way of living.
Topics covered:
Our reality check moments 

What our first steps looked like

The role of support in getting started

How our motivation changed once we began

What helped us keep going when it felt difficult

Busting the “feeling ready” mirage 

Connect with us:
Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery
Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: www.safiaed.com
Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone
Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself
DISCLAIMER
Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.