Recovering with Danie | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
This podcast covers eating disorder recovery topics, including anorexia, bulimia, and related issues. It also discusses dating, intimacy, self-reflection, inner critic, chronic illness, and navigating life in your 30s. Hosted by Danie van Kay, a licensed eating disorder recovery coach, the show aims to guide listeners toward full food freedom.
Episodes
#192: Binge Eating or Extreme Hunger? The Recovery Questions Nobody Talks About | Q&A
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Binge Eating, Extreme Hunger & the Hidden Rules Keeping You Stuck | Q&AAre you actually binge eating, or is it extreme hunger? How do you know if exercise has become compulsive? And why is stepping away from the scale SO incredibly difficult, even when you’re committed to recovery?In today’s episode of Recovering with Danie, I’m answering some of your most interesting (and
#191: Years of Feeling Stuck… Then She Recovered in 3 Months | What Finally Worked for Larissa
Hi everyone,This episode with my client Larissa is SO special.Larissa is a mom of two who had already been trying to recover and had worked with another coach before finding me — but she still felt stuck.Then she found AI Danie®, connected with my approach, started working with me, and within just a few months her recovery completely transformed.In this episode, we talk about why she believes she
#190: What If I Never Stop Eating… or Gaining Weight?
One of the biggest fears in eating disorder recovery is not actually the food.It’s this:“What if I start eating properly… and I never stop?”“What if my extreme hunger never goes away?”“What if I just keep gaining and gaining weight?”In this episode, I answer exactly that.We talk about why a body can stabilise without necessarily stabilising at the weight your eating disorder would choose, why huma
#189: The Pendulum Swing™: Why Recovery Means Going in the Opposite Direction
What if “balance” is actually keeping you stuck?In this episode, I’m talking about The Pendulum Swing™ — one of the biggest concepts I use in eating disorder recovery.If your eating disorder has spent years pulling you toward restriction, control, fear foods, compensation, “healthier” choices and endless rules, recovery is not about immediately trying to find some perfect middle ground.It’s about
#188: The Recovery Advice I DON’T Agree With (And Why It Might Be Keeping You Stuck)
What if some of the eating disorder recovery advice you’re following has actually just become… another set of eating disorder rules?In this episode, I’m sharing my anti-advice: the common recovery approaches I either don’t stand behind or think need WAY more nuance.We’re talking weighing, covering mirrors and body checking, rigid meal plans, stopping exercise completely, “intuitive eating,” balanc
#187: Is a Little Restriction Really That Bad?
In this episode, I’m responding to a post from a recovery content creator with over 100,000 followers who argued that maybe we’ve become a little too afraid of restriction — that perhaps we say “yes” to food too often, and that sometimes wanting more food but deciding you’ve had enough can be completely fine.And I have… thoughts.Because there is a HUGE difference between what might be neutral food
#186: Eating Disorder Q&A - Feeling “Not Sick Enough,” Food Obsession & Recovery Fear
AIDanie has officially launched and I could not be more excited.AIDanie is your real-time eating disorder recovery support system, trained directly by me and built around action-oriented, goal-focused recovery guidance.You can start with a free trial that includes 20 free messages to experience the support for yourself.After that, you can choose from:Basic Tier Plus Tier VIP Tier The Plus and VI
#185: Why “Weight Restored” Does NOT Mean Nutritionally Rehabilitated
AIDanie has officially launched and I could not be more excited.AIDanie is your real-time eating disorder recovery support system, trained directly by me and built around action-oriented, goal-focused recovery guidance.You can start with a free trial that includes 20 free messages to experience the support for yourself.After that, you can choose from:Basic Tier Plus Tier VIP Tier The Plus and VIP
#184: You Can Be Dying and Still Look Fine
AIDanie has officially launched and I could not be more excited.AIDanie is your real-time eating disorder recovery support system, trained directly by me and built around action-oriented, goal-focused recovery guidance.You can start with a free trial that includes 20 free messages to experience the support for yourself.After that, you can choose from:Basic Tier Plus Tier VIP Tier The Plus and VIP
#183: AIDanie®, Intuitive Eating Mistakes & The Exercise Truth No One Talks About
In this week's episode, I tell you more about the project I've been working on behind the scenes, and which is launching May 9th: AI Danie®, your personal AI recovery assistant, rooted in my DVK Recovery Method®. Be sure to visit the website to learn more and sign up so you'll be the first to get acces when we launch: http://aidanievankay.com !Besides this project, I also answer some of your quest
#182: Why You Need to Build Your Own Online Treatment Team to Get Unstuck
Oh my God… it’s finally happening.I’m officially launching AI Danie on May 9th 🤍This is something I’ve been quietly building behind the scenes; an AI version of me that you can talk to anytime, about anything. The thoughts you don’t say out loud, the moments you feel stuck, the questions that come up at 10pm… it’s there.Because recovery doesn’t just happen in sessions.It happens in the in-between
#181: Why High Functioning Eating Disorders Are The Most Dangerous part. 1
A lot of my clients will tell me they don't think their eating disorder is bad enough. One reason they feel this way can be the fact that they are still functioning. Going to school or work, household chores, social outings... From the outside, it may look like things are fine. But in reality, it's so dangerous. So lets discuss why this is and what to do about it - tune in!Do you need more
#180: The Binge–Purge Cycle: Why You’re Stuck And When It’s Time to Step Back from Work/School
In this week's episode, we discuss two big topics: why restricting can keep you stuck in a binge-purge cycle, and when it is time to take a step back from school and work to really focus on your recovery.In this episode, I also mention a very exclusive offer for podcast listeners! Curious? You can find more information below, and be sure to tune in!🎧 Exclusive Offer for Podcast ListenersTo celebra
#179: Extreme Hunger in Recovery: 5 Questions I Get From Every Client
This week, we're talking all about extreme hunger. While it's very common in eating disorder recovery, it can be very scary and feel uncertain. There are five questions I get asked by pretty much every client. So in this episode, we're going over all of them. To empower you to listen to your extreme hunger and use it to your advantage to propel forward in your recovery!I have new spots
#178: Everyone Compliments Your Body… So Why Are You Still Struggling? (+ All In vs Slow?)
Do you seek approval yet never feel like it's enough? Do you still hate your body even if others are complimenting you? In this episode we talk all about why that is: What is it that you're really seeking which you're not getting? How can you recover from your eating disorder and actually appreciate your body regardless of the way it looks? Tune in!This is the blogpost I talk about in this episode
#177: The Almost Recovered Trap + My Weight Gain Update + A Listener Question About Bingeing
In this week's episode, I tackle some more of your questions on bingeing, discuss why full recovery is actually worth it and how to unstuck yourself from the trap you find yourself in when you're nearly - but not fully - there. I also give an update on my personal life! A while back, I shared that I was on a personal weight gain journey for health reasons, to see how it would feel. So how
#176: If You Feel Stuck in Recovery, Listen to This
After taking a little bit of a break, I'm back to answer your emails and voicenotes! In this week's episode, we talk all about setting boundaries and taking steps to actually recover. If you're feeling like you are stuck, don't know how to progress, or wonder how to avoid getting triggered, this episode is for you. Tune in!As mentioned in the episode:Michael Merzenich is an American neuroscientist
#175: You’re Not Afraid of Calories. You’re Afraid of What They Mean
If you struggle with an eating disorder, chances are you've thought about calories as 'something scary', something to be limited and something negative. However, I argue that you aren't actually scared of calories at all. You're scared of what they mean to you. And by not tackling the fear of calories, but rather the fear of that what calories signify to you, you can take steps
#174: When Healthy Eating Becomes an Eating Disorder
With the start of the new year, there are countless people who have the new years resolution of eating healthier. All sorts of diets cutting out food groups have been popular for ages, and while focusing on nutrition isn't always a bad thing, for some people there's a fine line between eating healthy and developing an eating disorder. So what is the border between healthy eating and eating disord
#173: Everyone Wants to Be Recovered. No One Wants to Be in Recovery.
Recovery is hard work, unfortunately. But an eating disorder is even harder. Why can it be so difficult to continue recovery? And how can you push yourself, motivate yourself when it all seems tough? What lies beyond recovery, what is being recovered and why is it worth all of the hard work? All that and more, in this week's episode - tune in!I also offer 1:1 support beyond In
#172: All-In or Burnout? The Truth About Motivation, Your Nervous System, and Real Change
This week's episode (the first one of the year!) is about making real changes: how can you recover and what role does your nervous system play in this? Do you need to be calm and secure in order to benefit from going all-in? How do you motivate yourself to make changes and how can help from other people and professionals play a role in this? All that and more in this week's episode - tune
#171: What Working With Hundreds of Clients Taught Me About Recovery
Happy holidays! The end of the year is the perfect time for some reflection. So in this last episode of the year, I'm reflecting on what coaching hundreds of clients has taught me about recovery, my clients, and eating disorders. Why does our eating disorder make us feel like we're all alone or unique, when in reality, so many of us struggle with the same things? What are some things you m
#170: From Voice Notes to Inbox - Your Top Questions on Mental Hunger & Weight Gain
In this week's episode, I'm answering some of the questions that you guys' sent me via SpeakPipe. I'm discussing everything mental hunger and weight gain: what is it, how do you deal with it, and how can you cope? Tune in!If you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder, I still do single boost ses
#169: I’m Gaining Weight on Purpose And I’m Stepping Back From Coaching.
This week's episode is quite different from my normal episodes... In this week's episode, I reflect on my weight gain journey and talk about my own mental and physical health. I've had to decide to take a step back from coaching for a while (not forever ;)), to spend more time and energy on me. If you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder, I still do single
#168: Q&A with Megan from @megsy_recovery - Embracing Weight Gain and Finding Freedom
I'm back again with a co-hosted episode! For this week's episode, I was joined by Megan from @megsy_recovery, to discuss all things weight gain and recovery. We answered your guys' questions and went in depth about our experiences, tips and tricks on navigating eating disorder recovery. Tune in!Do you want to ask your questions for interviews or Q&A sessions that are coming up? Be
#167: I Tried Gaining 10–15 Pounds on Purpose — Here’s What Happened After One Month
A while ago, in episode 160, I discussed my plan to purposefully gain weight, just to see what would happen. In this week’s episode, I discuss my process. What has happened now that I’ve gained weight? How did I make myself gain weight? I also discuss how incredibly important my past recovery from my eating disorder has been in terms of allowing me to do this and all the benefits that that comes w
#166: Why I Don’t Use the Word Intuitive Eating Anymore: From Energy Deficit to Restorative to Functional Eating
Intuitive eating has become all the rage, it seems. And while great in principle, I argue that intuitive eating - especially in recovery from an eating disorder and thereafter - has some shortcomings. In this week’s episode, I talk about how and why I myself don’t always eat intuitively, and why it is so important to sometimes eat restoratively and functionally. Why do we sometimes need to eat mor
#165: Bonus ep. IG live: Navigating Weight Gain, Body Image And More with Zeynep
Every week or so, I will be uploading bonus episodes, containing recordings of the live-sessions I have been (and will be) having on my Instagram account together with other recovery influencers and recovery coaches! This week, I went live together with Zeynap, also known as @realistic.body.therapist to discuss all things recovery, menta
#164: Bonus episode - How to get unstuck from quasi recovery & exclusive LIVE IG Q&A with Amalie Lee
From now on, every week or so I'll be posting a bonus episode for you guys! Over on my Instagram, I'm hosting weekly live-sessions in which I'm joined by other recovered influencers and recovery coaches to talk about all things mental health, eating disorder, recovery, and life. L
#163: When Your Body Changes Faster Than Your Mind, Q&A and more!
This week's episode, I'm joined again by my friend as we talk about coping with your changing body and accepting weight gain. How do you remove the moral value you've attached to your weight? How do you cope with no longer being the skinniest person in the room. All that and more in this week's episode - tune in!If you would like to see my method written down, create your own action plan, and join
#162: All In or Slow Steps? Navigating Autism, Recovery, and What ‘Healthy’ Really Means
This week’s episode, I’m not alone! A friend has join the podcast to talk about her lived experience with an eating disorder and autism, and answer your guys' questions. How may autism influence your recovery and how can you successfully recover from your eating disorder when you have autism? We also answer some questions on going all-in, weight gain, and healthy eating, regardless of whether
#161: Residential treatment is NOT recovery
Residential treatment can be a helpful start to recovery, but leaving residential treatment does not mean you’re automatically recovered. There are changes that need to happen, behaviour and neurobiology wise, at home. In this week’s episode, we discuss why I think residential treatment is not full recovery, and how you can make sure you progress further, whether that’s after you’ve left residenti
#160: I’m at a Healthy Weight — and Choosing to Gain 10-15 Pounds
In this episode, I share something new and personal: I’ve decided to intentionally gain 10–15 pounds as an experiment. Not because I’m underweight, not for aesthetics, but out of curiosity — to see how my body responds when I give it more.As a fully recovered recovery coach at a healthy weight, and someone who is immunocompromised with Lyme disease, I want to know what this means for my energy, my
#159: The Biology Behind Rapid Weight Gain in Recovery
People gain weight at different rates in recovery, but generally, it can happen a lot more quickly than you would ‘normally’ gain weight. At first, you may gain more weight than you’d expect based on your caloric intake, which may make you feel like your body is somehow broken. But in reality, it’s a sign of your body functioning. In this week’s episode, I explain the biology behind rapid weight g
#158: The Real Difference Between People Who Recover and People Who Don’t
Some people recover, other’s don’t. But is there anything that makes you bound to be either of the two? What separates the two and how can you ensure you’re part of the group who do recover? All that and more in this week’s episode - tune in!Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle with anorexia, bulimia, OSFED, or other (un)diagnosed disordere
#157: What I Ate in Full Extreme Hunger Recovery
Extreme hunger can be scary and confusing, because by definition, those most people around you will be less hungry and therefore eat less. You may feel scared and alone because of how much you’re eating or how much your body wants you to eat. Well, I’m here to make you feel less alone and give you an insight in to what I myself ate during my recovery when I experienced extreme hunger. So tune in!D
#156: Dating, Identity, and Fear Foods - Real Recovery Q&A
This week's episode is another Q&A for you! Based on voice notes, emails, and DM's with all your questions about dating, identity and fear foods. What makes recovery 'real recovery'? And how do you get yourself to commit to real rather than quasi recovery? All that and more in this week's episode!Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle wit
#155: Your Recovery Questions Answered - Hunger, Weight Gain & Healing at Any Age
Welcome back everyone! In this weeks episode, I’m answering some more of your guys’ questions. Like how hunger and weight gain can increase during recovery, and whether you’re ever too young or too old to recover.I couldn’t think of her name as I was recording the episode, but the influencer I was talking about is Alex Light. You can find here Instagram here. Do you feel like you need more help re
#154: You’re Not Addicted to Food—You’re Deprived
Are you constantly thinking about food? Are you eating your meals while thinking about your next snack? Do you always want food that you see? If you're suffering from an eating disorder, chances are: you do. And if you do, you may think you're addicted to food. In reality, however, food deprivation, even if it is 'only' mental food deprivation, can cause all of these symptoms. You&
#153: The Problem with Measuring Everything in ED Recovery
How do you make sure you're eating enough? Following your meal plan to the T? You may consider measuring out everything you eat and drink "to be sure". But in reality, this may be holding you back. Why is it not necessary to measure everything during recovery? What are the advantages of sometimes just "winging it", and how do you make sure you're eating enough regardles
#152: Ask Danie - Navigating Extreme Hunger, Weight Gain & Movement in Recovery
In this week's episode, I answer some of the questions that you've had for me! Questions on extreme hunger, weight gain, and all things recovery, but also more personal questions, such as how and why did I become a coach? I hope you enjoy this episode!Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle with anorexia, bulimia, OSFED, or other (un)d
#151: When Therapy Hurts - Talking About Harm from Mental Health Professionals
Therapy can be incredibly helpful, but in my experience, that isn't always the case. Sometimes, therapy can be hurtful to a person, whether that's because of the therapist or the therapy. In this week's episode, I discuss how that may happen and what to do next.Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle with anorexia, bulimia, OSFED,
#150: Being High-Functioning with an Eating Disorder Is the Most Dangerous Kind
If you have an eating disorder but still function well in daily life, you may find yourself thinking “am I even sick at all”? On the outside, you appear to do just fine, but in reality, you’re not fine at all. In this week’s episode, I discuss not only why you’re sick even if you still function relatively well, but also why this form of high-functioning eating disorder can actually be the most dan
#149: The Obsession with Calories Is Keeping You Stuck
I often see people online tracking their calories during their recovery, as a way to ensure they’re eating enough. But is this actually a good idea? Why does it hinder your recovery and food freedom, and how may your eating disorder use the tracking as an excuse and a tool? All that, and how to make sure you’re eating enough without having to track, in this week’s episode! Enjoy!Do you feel like y
#148: The Permission Paradox
This week’s episode is all about permission. Why in recovery, when you’re working towards freedom and fulfillment, do you need to allow yourself to do, feel, and experience the uncomfortable? Why do you have to give yourself permission to eat your fear foods, honour your hunger and feel the discomfort? It’s a crucial part of recovery and in this week’s episode, I give you the insight as to why, al
#147: The Recovery Method That Actually Works
This week’s episode is a bit of a different one! I’m gonna talk to you about how you can actually recover and how I help my clients recover! What methods work? Which approach do I take? You may have heard me mention the “DVK Recovery Method®” a few times, but what does it actually entail? Tune in to find out!Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you stru
#146: Resistance Day - When Recovery Gets Real
Have you ever heard of the “pink cloud stage” of recovery? When you’ve just started and it feels exciting to be in recovery? It’s a nice start to recovery, but unfortunately, there may also be a time where recovery _doesn’t_ feel so nice. After all, you developed your eating disorder for a reason, and giving it up may hurt. What do you do then? How do you stay motivated, give yourself grace, and m
#145: Natalia’s Recovery Story - Healing Against All Odds
Have you ever heard that you wouldn’t be able to recover? Or felt like you’d never make it out? Well, so has my guest of today. But against all odds, she recovered! In this week’s episode, we talk about her recovery story: what made her choose recovery, how she did it, how she’s doing now! Tune in to be inspired!Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you
#144: Skinny Is Trending Again—And So Is My Bone Medication
This week’s episode is all about the reason I didn’t upload an episode last week (spoiler alert: it’s my bone health…) and the new ‘skinny’ trend that has been making the round on all the social media platforms. How can you shield yourself from such blatant disordered eating promoting content? Why is it really okay to recover, even if it means you won’t be skinny? Tune in for some motivation to pu
#143: Six Months In & Still Afraid: Am I Failing Recovery?
This week I’m answering two listener’s questions on feeling like a failure in recovery. No matter how hard you try, recovery takes time. But how long exactly? What if you’re six months in and still struggling, does that make you a failure? Absolutely not! In this week’s episode we discuss why, how long recovery takes, and which factors influence how long it may take. Tune in! Do you feel like you
#142: Quickie - my extreme hunger journey
In this weeks episode I’m going to discuss my extreme hunger journey at lightning speed. I often talk about giving in to your extreme hunger and how important that is to recovery, but how did I myself do it? What did extreme hunger entail for me? All that and more in this week’s episode - enjoy!Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle with anor
#141: Wellness culture traps in eating disorder recovery
Social media seems to be flooded with posts about ‘healthy eating’, ‘fitness goals’ and all sorts of habits that you should create for yourself, under the guise of ‘wellness’. But just how well are those tips and habits actually? Why may some of these wellness tips actually be harmful in your recovery from an eating disorder (and perhaps thereafter)? What are wellness tips you can employ, and how
#140: Recovery vs. full (food) freedom
I took a week off, but I’m back! In this week’s episode, we will discuss the difference between full food freedom and recovery. Because while food freedom is definitely a part of recovery, it’s also more than that! Whether you’re looking for information, inspiration, or motivation: tune in! Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle with anorexia
#139: When a routine becomes a rigid nightmare
Everybody has routines, and that's not necessarily a problem. However, too rigid routines can quickly become problematic and play a role in various mental health disorders including eating disorders. How do you know when your routine is too strict? What consequences may that have, and how can you become more flexible? All that and more in this week's episode - tune in!Do you feel like you
#138: Antidepressants, medications & weight gain
Weight gain can be the result of an increased intake, but also various medications. This side-effect may lead people to think it's better not to take the medication. But is that actually true? Should it matter? And how can you cope with the resulting weight gain? All that and more in this week's episode!Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you s
#137: Why I think Intuitive eating is also functional & emotional
Lately, intuitive eating seems to have been used to describe strict eating habits that focus solely on "honoring your physical hunger". In my opinion, however... sometimes intuitive eating means honoring your emotional hunger, or eating in the absence of physical hunger too. So, how and why do I think these two fit? And how do I think it should be applied in eating disorder recovery? All
#136: 12 ways to combat bad body image days
Whether you’re recovered or not, you most likely will experience bad body image days some days. And that’s okay. It doesn’t mean that you have to go back to your eating disorder. So how can you deal with it instead? How do you make them more bearable and maybe even reduce their frequency? In this week’s episode I give you 12 tips on how to combat these days!Do you feel like you need more help reco
#135: Recovery aftercare and the maintenance phase
This week’s episode is on life after recovery: how can you ensure a life of food freedom once you’ve had the bulk of your recovery? What can or should recovery “aftercare” look like, and what is the maintenance phase like? All that, a lovely voicenote, and updates on my website, in this week’s episode!
Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle
#134: My thoughts about the Oura ring and lots of ways to spice up your recovery
Oura rings give insight into health stats such as heartrate and sleep quality. They are popular among many health-influencers, but are they any good for recovery? All that and more, such as ways to spice up your recovery, is discussed in this week’s episode! Tune in to give yourself a boost!
Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle with anorex
#133: Recovering Healthfully
When you’re starting to recover, you may find yourself barely craving nutritious foods. How come suddenly your body seems opposed to ‘healthy food’? And why is ‘healthy food’ perhaps not so.. ‘healthy’? In this week’s episode I discuss what ‘healthy recovery’ may look like, and what my stance on recovering healthfully is!
Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder?
#132: Recovering fast in 2025?
Recovery can be tough and you may wish to get it over with quickly. Or you may have even heard that recovery should be smooth and quick. But how long should it take? Why does this differ so much from one person to the next, and long should you take? All that and more in this week’s episode! Tune in!
Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle wit
#131: Productivity amongst eating disorders
Many people with eating disorders feel an intense need to be productive. But why is that? And is being productive actually useful, or should you work towards being able to take things a bit slower? All that and more in this week’s episode - so tune in!
Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle with anorexia, bulimia, OSFED, or other (un)diagnose
#130: Will I ever eat normally again?
When you’re recovering from an eating disorder, you may find yourself wishing you could ‘just eat’ like you did before you ever developed an eating disorder. However, often times we’ll find ourselves eating very differently from the way we used to, and we may not find ourselves eating “normally” at all. In this week’s episode, we discuss what “eating normally” constitutes, and a hopeful message ab
#129: Why food feels rewarding
Food is often used as a reward in the form of a treat. But have you ever wondered why food feels rewarding? And how food can feel both rewarding and like a curse when you have an eating disorder? How you can use the rewarding qualities of food to your advantage? All that and more is discussed in this week’s episode!
Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether
#128: "Calorie budget" and IIFYM
This weeks episode is all about budgeting calories and macros, and how the quest for a perfectly balanced diet can actually be _unhealthy_. Why may budgeting your calories and “if it fits your macros” actually be unhealthy? All that and more in this week’s episode!
Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle with anorexia, bulimia, OSFED, or othe
#126: Controlling someone else's food
Why do some people with eating disorders feel the need to control other people’s food? If you struggle with an eating disorder, you may find yourself constantly offering other people food, trying to get them to eat more, etc. While this may seem innocent, it can actually hamper your recovery. In today’s episode, I explain the spectrum of this behavior and we discuss reasons you may be doing this,
#127: Rapid fire Q&A - Broken metabolism, feeling invalid, and more
This week I’m answering some of your burning questions again! Is it true that you “break” your metabolism when you develop an eating disorder? How do you deal with that during recovery? And what about feeling invalid? Is your eating disorder valid? All that and more in this week’s episode!
Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle with anorexia
#125: Asking for permission - how helpful is it?
Welcome back! I initially planned to record part 2 of the Q&A with my mum, but plans have changed and so this week we'll discuss 'asking for permission' in recovery. It can be nice to have someone tell you that you are allowed to eat or recover, but how helpful is it actually?
Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle with anorexia, bulimia,
#124: Q&A with my mum pt. 1 - How did she support me?
For this week's episode, my mum is sharing her side of the story. Those of you who know me probably know that my mum is my best friend and my rock. So what was it like for her when I got sick, and how did she support me?
Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle with anorexia, bulimia, OSFED, or other (un)diagnosed disordered eating issues, I'm
#123: My truth about ALL-IN
Is my DVK Recovery Method like going 'all-in'? What do I think of all-in? In this weeks episode we talk about the nitty-gritty's of going all-in, the advantages, the disadvantages, and how you can make the most out of your recovery. Do you want to know what I recommend to my clients all the time? Then be sure to tune in!
Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whe
#122: What to do with no appetite
A bit of a shorter episode this week, for a very exciting reason: I adopted a chihuahua! Anyhow, this week's episode is all about what to do when you do not have an appetite. Your appetite may be absent during recovery for all sorts of reasons, but it doesn't mean you shouldn't eat. How do you know whether you should eat, and how can you make sure you get in enough food when you have no appetite?
#121: Lola’s Recovery story
Lola is 19 years old, from the UK and one of my badass clients who I’ve been working with for almost a year. She found me through this podcast and decided to take a leap of faith and emailed me a year ago and now she’s on the pod! Oh how time flies.
She has done the Recovery Bootcamp program, a couple rounds of the Booster intensive, followed by the mini support and now we’re doing the membership
#120: Binging/feasting on safe foods
This week's episode is all about binging on your safe foods during your eating disorder and recovery. Why do we do that, should you avoid it (and if so, how?), and is there any harm in binging/feasting on non-safe foods during your recovery? All that and more in this week's episode - tune in and get inspired to kick your eating disorder out of your life.
Do you feel like you need more help recover
#119: Atypical anorexia vs. anorexia & building muscle while underweight
Lately, everyone and their mom seems to be obsessed with building muscle. And when you're in recovery, you may feel like building muscle is a nice way out of the system: gaining weight while not gaining any fat... But how does building muscle when you're underweight actually work?
In this week's episode we also talk about the difference(s) between atypical anorexia and anorexia, and (spoiler alert
#118: How long does recovery take & extreme thirst
Recovery is hard work and it may leave you wishing you could just recover overnight. Unfortunately, that’s not how it happens… So how long does recovery actually take? Are there things you can do to speed up the process or avoid getting stuck? All that and more in this week’s episode - tune in!
Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle with ano
#117: Breaking up with diet/wellness culture to sustain your recovery
What’s the relationship between diet- and wellness culture and eating disorders? Why is it important to break up with both if you’ve had an eating disorder, while someone without an eating disorder can live happily alongside it? And once you know why it’s necessary, how do you actually go about it? In today’s episode I’ll discuss all that and more, giving personal examples to illustrate what life
#116: Settling for mediocrity
How much better is "good enough"? A lot of people with an eating disorder will settle for 'just good enough' when recovering, while not obtaining full food freedom. In this week's episode, we discuss why that may be, why you don't have to settle, and how to get past that point. Tune in to get motivated!
If you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating diso
#115: "Help, I'm triggered!" & a new Bootcamp offer
You're bound to get triggered when you're recovering from your eating disorder. And it may feel scary, or tempt you to go back to your eating disorder ways, but you don't have to. Do you wanna know why getting triggered isn't always a bad thing, how to cope with triggers, and how to navigate them? Tune in to this week's episode!
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#114: Weight restored but incredibly disordered, and a Q&A
Welcome back! In this week's episode I'll discuss a couple more of your questions and explain why weight restoration does not have to mean recovery. Do you still have to break disordered rules and piss of your ED even when you're at a "healthy" weight? Is your weight "healthy" even if you're still engaging in disordered eating? All that and more in this week'
#113: Q&A - Going in patient, feasting, and more
In this weeks episode, I go over some of your questions touching upon various topics related to recovery. Is going in-patient something to strive for? Is it the holy grail? Is feasting really necessary in recovery? All that and more in this weeks pod!Do you feel like you need more help recovering from your eating disorder? Whether you struggle with anorexia, bulimia, OSFED, or other (un)diagnosed
