The Recovery Feed
The Recovery Feed, formerly known as the Paved with Gold Podcast, is a show about eating disorder recovery told by people who have lived through it. Hosts Ash M and Callie C share their own experiences and the stories of others, arguing that treatment should be as diverse, nuanced and individual as the people who need it. Episodes explore the messy, multi-layered reality of eating disorders and what recovery actually looks like, rather than a polished, affirmation-poster version of it. The show also critiques the diet and wellness industry, and is aimed at anyone in recovery, supporting someone who is, working in the field, or trying to understand the cultural forces around eating disorders. Links to support resources are included for listeners who need help.
Episodes
45 - We Still Don't Know How to Talk About Eating Disorders ft. Kat Tenbarge
This episode is about Ariana Grande, but it’s also not about Ariana Grande. It’s about how one woman’s appearance has become the centre of a media firestorm about eating disorders, concern trolling, and how we talk about women’s bodies.We are joined by the mighty Kat Tenbarge of Spitfire News to discuss the problem we have in discussing eating disorders as a society, why Ariana Grande is in an unw
44 - America's Next Top Model Part 3: Tyra Banks — Tyrant or Trailblazer?
The final chapter of our America's Next Top Model deep dive is here. In Part 3, Ash peels back the curtain on the production tactics used to control contestants and shape the stories we all watched unfold. We dive into the Netflix lawsuit, unpack the lasting impact ANTM had on an entire generation's relationship with bodies, beauty, and what it takes to succeed to 'be on top',
43 - America's Next Top Model Part 2: The Reality of Eating Disorders on Reality TV
Brace yourself, friends; the America's Next Top Model deep dive continues, and things only get messier from here.In Part 2, Ash dives into the show's treatment of "plus-size" contestants, the impossible standards they were expected to meet (no off days allowed), and the way REAL eating disorders were turned into reality TV storylines. From tokenism and body shaming to some of t
42 - America's Next Top Model Part 1: Tyra, Top Model, and the Birth of a Reality TV Empire
You wanna be on top? Buckle up kiddies, because Ash is taking a ginormous swan dive into the depths of America's Next Top Model.In Part 1 of this series, we explore the woman behind one of the most influential reality shows of the 2000s: Tyra Banks. From her early life and modelling career to the creation of ANTM, we unpack the vision behind the franchise and the contradictions that would co
41- The Lived Experience Era: Recovery Coaching, and the Grey Area of Recovery Support
Welcome to the Lived Experience era — where we discuss the good, the bad, and the horrendously unregulated sides to recovery coaching. In this episode of the Recovery Feed, Ash and Callie unravel the complex world of lived experience advocacy; why it's important, its immense potential, and the pitfalls to watch out for. While these roles can provide personalised, flexible support outside trad
40 - Saying Goodbye to Paved with Gold: Welcome to The Recovery Feed
Sorry for the clickbait title...but it's true. Paved With Gold is no more. Good news is we're not going anywhere. We're back with a shiny new rebrand, and ooft, do we have a lot to catch up on.Join us to find out where we've been, why things look a little different, and why Callie won't stop talking about Heated Rivalry.🙌 Support us at Buy Me A Coffee.🔗LINKSJoin the Holist
39 - What Grinds My Gears 1: Food Swaps, Mum Groups and Being Childfree in Recovery
We have opinions, and as usual, we're not afraid to share them. On what will probably be the first of a series, Ash and Callie are ranting about some of the things that really grind their gears. Under fire in this episode are Mum groups that make you feel bad about yourself, why an omelette is not a pizza and why not having children is perfectly ok, especially when you have a history of an ea
38 - Raising Anti-Diet Kids with Dr Kyla Smith
Feeding your children can be hard enough before you even consider the impact our words and actions can have on growing brains. On this episode of Paved with Gold, we're joined by the incredible Dr Kyla who tells us how to raise anti-diet kids and foster healthy relationships with food from the very beginning. When we talk about eating disorder prevention, it all starts here. This one is a mus
37 - Rethinking Eating Disorders and their Treatment with Emma Bryant
We talk AT LENGTH about the way eating disorders are treated, what is not working and what changes we want to see. In this episode of Paved with Gold, we are joined by Emma Bryant (she/her), someone who is actively working to change the way eating disorders are defined and treated. She talks to us about her PhD, the important role research plays in informing new treatments of eating disorders and
36 - When your Sibling has an Eating Disorder with Callie's Brothers Daniel, Todd and Josh
We know that eating disorders don't just affect those who live with them and on this episode of Paved with Gold, it's very much a family affair. We are joined by Callie's brothers Daniel, Todd and Josh to discuss their individual experiences of what it was like watching their sister live with and recover from a severe and enduring eating disorder. Trigger warning: there is a referen
35 - ADHD and Eating Disorders with Johanna Badenhorst
How many ADHD-ers does it take to change a lightbulb? We don't know because all three of us went on a tangent to talk about eating disorders and ADHD. On this episode of Paved with Gold, we are joined by psychologist, ADHD coach, and host of ADHD Her Way, Johanna Badenhorst (she/her). We talk about neuroaffirming care, why eating disorders are so prevalent in those with ADHD and how you can m
34 - Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders (SEED) with Gabby Lubieniecki
On this episode of Paved with Gold, we are joined by the incredible Gabby Lubieniecki to talk about her lived experience with a severe and enduring eating disorder (SEED). We discuss what that means, what needs to change about how SEEDs are treated and, of course, we answer the ever-important question - is there any hope?**Trigger warning: this episode contains personal discussions of self-harm an
33 - Eating Disorders and Post Partum
Guess who's back! On this episode of Paved with Gold, Callie returns to your ears (with baby in tow!) to talk about post-partum and how this time can be extremely difficult, especially for those who have a history of, or are in recovery for an eating disorder.We also pick apart the pressures to 'bounce back', birth trauma and toxic portrayal of perfect motherhood that social media p
32 - The Problem with Noom with Louise Adams
It's nearly the new year so gird your loins - diet season is upon us. On this episode of Paved with Gold, we thought it would be fitting to dive deep into Noom, the 'non-diet' diet app and how it, tragically, infiltrated the eating disorder recovery space. We could only do this justice with our guest Louise Adams, founder of Untrapped Academy and host of the All Fired Up Podcast.We
31 - TikTok and Eating Disorders with Dr Rachel Hogg
In another behemoth of an episode of Paved with Gold, Ash talks to Dr Rachel Hogg about how TikTok affects our body image and its impacts on those with eating disorders. Join us for detours that include the intersectionalities of feminism in a digital landscape, the man0sphere, and why the "rising phoenix" story arc is controversial for those who experience trauma.Apologies for another l
30 - Neurodivergence and Eating Disorders with Anna Rose (@neuroqueering.nutrition)
On today's episode of Paved with Gold, we chat all things neurodivergence with Anne Rose (they/them) (@neuroqueering.nutrition). In our mammoth 2 hour chat (sorry!), we talk about what neurodivergence is, why eating disorders are so common in ND folk and how we can make treatment for ND friendly. Follow Anna on Instagram and TikTok.Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Neurodiversi
29 - ARFID with Margo White (@margos_wholebodynutrition)
On this episode of Paved with Gold, we're joined by Margo White (she/her) from Whole Body Nutrition to talk about ARFID (Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake). We chat about what ARFID is, what it looks like and tips on how to manage it for both adults and children.Follow Margo on Instagram @margos_wholebodynutrition or visit her website.To find out more and for more resources visit our websi
28 - I Think Someone I Know May Have An Eating Disorder - What Should I Do?
"I think someone may have an eating disorder. Should I say something? What do I even say?" If you have ever wondered how to help, this episode is for you.On this episode of Paved with Gold, Ash goes through some of the warning signs you should be wary of if someone may have or could be developing an eating disorder. She also talks about how to approach the subject and whether you are the
27 - Eating Disorders in Māori Folk: Kacey’s Story
*Trigger warning: This episode contains references to weight stigma, mentions of sexual assault and medical racism.On this episode of Paved with Gold, our guest Kacey Martin (she/her/they/them) shares their lived experience and wealth of knowledge about eating disorders in Māori folk. They also talk about the importance of culturally inclusive care, where the research is going wrong when it comes
26 - The Myths and Misconceptions of Eating Disorders
On this episode of Paved with Gold, Ash debunks the many myths surrounding eating disorders that contribute to the stigma and misunderstanding of these deadly mental illnesses. "Eating disorders are a lifestyle choice" and "aren't they just a rich white young teenage girl thing?" have a (dis)honourable mention, so strap into the debunk-bed cos we're going myth-busting
25 - Toxic Positivity
"Just think positive!"...is something you will never hear us say! On this episode of Paved with Gold, Ash takes a swan dive into the world of toxic positivity, why it causes harm and how you can navigate your way through all the "good vibes only" platitudes.Callie is (unfortunately for us!) unable to join this episode as she is off on parental leave, but we look forward to havi
24 - The Intersectionalities of Eating Disorders with Hayden Moon (i_am_mx.hayden)
*Trigger warning: This episode contains references to personal experiences of ableism, transphobia, and medical racism as an Aboriginal person.On this episode of Paved with Gold, we are joined by the amazing Hayden Moon (they/he) who shares his experience of living with an eating disorder as an autistic, disabled, Aboriginal, and transmasculine person. We discuss the effect that "one size fit
23 - Trauma and Eating Disorders
This is Callie's wheelhouse! On this epsiode of Paved with Gold, we're talking about trauma. Given the high prevalence of trauma in the space of eating disorders, we're devoting an entire episode to it. We talk about what trauma is, how it changes the brain and what it means to be a trauma-informed clinician and provider. We're really proud of this one - if it resonates with yo
22 - Bingeing with Maddi Parsons (@maddiparsons.dietitian)
If you have lived with an eating disorder or have ever been on a diet, it is likely that you have experienced a bingeing episode. On this episode of Paved with Gold, we talk to eating disorder dietitian Maddi Parsons on what bingeing is, what triggers binges and how to disrupt the restrict/binge cycle. Follow Maddi on Instagram @maddiparsons.dietitian or @sweetspot.health.Listen to her podcast @we
21 - Eating Disorders in Trans and Gender Diverse Folk with Kai Schweizer
On this episode of Paved with Gold, we are joined by sexologist, researcher and youth worker Kai Schweizer (they/he) to talk about eating disorders in trans and gender-diverse people. We chat about the prevalence of eating disorders in the T&GD community, how current practices are falling short and why some of these practices can be compared to conversion practices. Clinicians...this is a must
20 - Quasi Recovery
Am I halfway? Am I even getting better? Am I just stuck? On this episode of Paved with Gold, we're talking all about Quasi Recovery - the unofficial 'midway' point of your recovery journey. We talk about what quasi-recovery is, why it's so damn exhausting and offer some advice on how to help progress through it.Purchase Callie's Trauma Immediate Response Plan here!Follow C
19 - Dietetics and Eating Disorders with Kiah Paetz (@nutritionbykiah)
It's not about the food, except it very much is about the food! On this episode of Paved with Gold, we dive head first into the role of dietetics and eating disorders, how weight actually works and the impact eating disorders have on our health. This topic has been highly requested so we hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did.Follow Kiah on Instagram @nutritionbykiah, find her on the Imbo
18 - Parenting and Eating Disorders: The Impact of Comments with Lucy Dahill
In this episode of Paved with Gold, we welcome Lucy Dahill to discuss her research on the impact parental comments about weight and shape have on children and adolescents and how that can manifest in eating disorders. We also unpack the anaolgy of 'Fertile Soil' which is quickly becoming one of our favourites!You can find Lucy on her website, lucydahill.com and listen to her podcast Stay
17 - Social Media & Eating Disorders
Trigger warning: this episode contains descriptions and light discussions of pro-ana websites and communities.On this episode of Paved with Gold we discuss social media at LENGTH (sorry in advance), the effects it has on body image and eating disorders in general as well as the role recovery accounts play in eating disorder recovery. Strap yourselves in - it's a wild wild west.Follow Callie o
16 - Healing from Anorexia, Trauma & Self-Harm: Iz's Story (@izblooms)
*Trigger warning: This episode contains references to personal experiences of self-harm, suicidal ideations, substance abuse and sexual assault. On this episode of Paved with Gold, we are joined by the ever inspiring Iz (they/them) to discuss their brave journey with anorexia nervosa, trauma, being unhoused and self harm. Now recovered, Iz talks about how they are using their platform to break do
15 - Recovery Maintenance
You've heard us say it a thousand times, now we talk about it for a full hour! On this episode of Paved with Gold, we discuss recovery maintenance and why we reject the idea that there is one definition for being "recovered." **Editing note: apologies there was a point where Ash's mic dropped out and we had to use a backup audio for part of it. It is only for a minute around th
Thanks & see you in 2024!
We're taking a short break over the holiday period but we will be back in early 2024 with some brand new episodes! Keep an eye on our Instagram for updates and don't forget to subscribe so you know as soon as an episode drops.We wanted to thank all of our loyal listeners and supporters for the time you shared with us this year - hearing your feedback has been incredible and we are so hap
14 - Medical Weight Stigma with Dr Asher Larmie (@thefatdoctor)
On this epsiode of Paved with Gold, we have the privilege of chatting to the incredible Dr Asher Larmie (he/they), also known as @theFatDoctor or if you read the Daily Mail - "the UK's most outrageous doctor?" We talk about the impacts and origins of medical weight stigma, the dangers of weight loss injections like Wegovy and debunks everything that is wrong with the BMI. It may be
13 - Men & Eating Disorders: Liam's Story
Eating disorders have long been associated with one very stereotypical image - emaciated, young white cis girls - and this image only causes harm to everyone who lives with an eating disorder. On this episode of Paved with Gold, Ash and Callie are joined by Liam (he/him), who navigated his eating disorder and recovery as a cis het male, despite being told "men just don't have eating diso
SPECIAL - Eating Disorders around the Holidays
It's the end of the year and you know what that means - holidays are just around the corner. Cue carols, festivities and...anxiety. On this special episode of Paved with Gold, Ash and Callie are jumping into your feed to talk about coping strategies for this stressful time of year, how to navigate the dinner table during holiday times as well as some tips for carers on how best to support you
12 - Reclaiming your Relationship with Movement with Alanah Reilly
It's a double header episode! There was so much more to talk about on the topic of movement that we had to do another episode. On this episode of Paved with Gold, Ash and Callie are joined by Alanah Reilly (she/her) to talk about different types of movement, how our bodies respond to movement and how to spot red and green flags in terms of helpful movement.You can follow Alanah and her encycl
11 - Exercise and Eating Disorders with Ellen Masson
On this episode of Paved with Gold, we're joined by exercise physiologist Ellen Masson (they/them) to talk all thing to do with exercise and movement. They talk about how abstinence of exercise during recovery is not actually recommended, how to repair your relationship with movement and a gentle needling of toxic gym culture for the road. Follow Ellen on Instagram @ellen.masson_ep or follo
10 - Living with an Eating Disorder in Hong Kong with Steph Ng
What happens when you grow up in a city where conversations about positive body image and mental health were not only non-existant but carried stigma? On this episode of Paved with Gold, Ash & Callie are joined by Steph Ng (she/her) from BodyBanter to talk about how a pair of running shoes kick started her eating disorder and how language played a big part in navigating her journey with mental
09 - The Minnesota Starvation Study Part 2
In this episode, Ash rounds up her rant on the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, why it can never be repeated, and how it compares to what we know about eating disorders.Todd Tucker’s book: The Great Starvation Experiment: Ancel Keys and the Men who Starved for Science Follow Callie on Instagram @calsann.supportTo find out more and for more resources visit our website pavedwithgoldpodcast.comSend
08 - The Minnesota Starvation Study Part 1
Join us for the first part of a deep dive into history's most famous experiment on the effects of human starvation, why it was conducted and why it is referenced so much in eating disorder treatment.Todd Tucker’s book: The Great Starvation Experiment: Ancel Keys and the Men who Starved for Science Follow Callie on Instagram @calsann.supportTo find out more and for more resources visit our w
SPECIAL - Eating Disorders and the Risk of Suicide
**Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions about suicide**This is a special episode of Paved with Gold. September is Suicide Awareness Month and today marks World Suicide Prevention Day. We wanted to release a bonus episode that talks to the high risk of suicide for those living with eating disorders and busts some misconceptions about those who live with suicidal thoughts. We also inclu
07 - Eating Disorders and Fat Folk with Nic McDermid
*Trigger warning: This episode contains descriptions of personal experiences with anti-fat bias and fatphobia.We’re joined by fierce fat activist and all-round legend Nic McDermid (she/her). We talk on the anti-fat bias that is rampant in eating disorder recovery, her personal experience with an eating disorder and how her Fat Positive Framework should be non-negotiable for clinicians in the eatin
06 - Body Image with Aubrey Hoffer
We’re talking all things body image! And we invited the amazing Aubrey Hoffer (she/her) to help us do it. Aubrey is a graduate student at Arizona State University, a body image researcher and her lived experience with body image is a story you don't want to miss.Get Aubrey on your Instagram and TikTok feeds by following her @hoff.phd Follow Callie on Instagram @calsann.supportTo find out more
05 - The Honourable Emily Suvaal MLC
On this episode, Callie and Ash are joined by the Honourable Emily Suvaal MLC - Labor MP (she/her), Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, trade unionist, registered nurse and proud mother of two. She shares how her diagnosis of type-1 diabetes as a young child led to an eating disorder, how she navigated a trying journey to health through the public health system and how she is on a m
04 - 10 tips for eating disorder recovery
On this episode, Callie and Ash talk through their top 10 tips for eating disorder recovery. And it may surprise you that none of them include mindfulness!!Follow Callie on Instagram @calsann.supportTo find out more and for more resources visit our website pavedwithgoldpodcast.comSend us an email at pavedwithgoldpod@gmail.comFollow us on instagram at @pavedwithgoldpodFollow us on Twitter at @Paved
03 - Callie's Story
*Trigger warning* This episode discusses a specific person's experiences with domestic violence and abuse.It’s Callie’s turn on the mic! She tells her incredibly inspiring story about a 15+ year long journey with an eating disorder, how she escaped a cycle of abuse, domestic violence and depression and how she is thriving today working to help others who live with eating disorders.Follow Call
02 - Ash’s story
Ash talks through her eating disorder story - how an innocent health kick turned into something much more sinister, the role diet culture played in forming the foundations of a 5 year battle against anorexia and how she came out the other side.Follow Callie on Instagram @calsann.supportTo find out more and for more resources visit our website pavedwithgoldpodcast.comSend us an email at pavedwithgo
01 - What is an eating disorder & why are we talking about it?
Welcome to Paved with Gold – the eating disorder recovery podcast! (now The Recovery Feed) In our first episode, Ash (she/her) and Callie (she/her) discuss what eating disorders are, why we’re being loud and opinionated about recovery and what to expect from this series.Follow Callie on Instagram @calsann.supportTo find out more and for more resources visit our website pavedwithgoldpodcast.com Sen
Trailer: The Recovery Feed
The Recovery Feed (formerly the Paved with Gold Podcast) is a podcast about eating disorder recovery, told by people who’ve lived it. Hosted by Ash M and Callie C, we’re two humans with lived experience, sharing stories in the belief that one day eating disorder treatment will be as diverse, nuanced, and individual as the people who need it.We talk about the messy, complicated, multi-layered real
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