Real Health Radio

Real Health Radio
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Real Health Radio

Real Health Radio is the podcast for you if you want freedom from an eating disorder. I’m your host Chris Sandel, nutritionist, coach and eating disorder expert. And despite what the eating disorder may be telling you, you CAN reach a place of full recovery. The podcast alternates between solo shows and guest interviews with leading experts. We cover topics including eating disorder recovery, exercise compulsion, ACT, polyvagal theory, body image and self-worth, trauma, anxiety, grief, habit formation and goal setting. As well as sharing interviews with clients who have gone from the depths of an eating disorder to reaching the freedom of full recovery.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    317: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Contraception, and Evaluating Research with Dr. Nicola Sykes

    This week on the podcast, I speak to Dr. Nicola Sykes author of No Period Now What and the All In Podcast. We talk about the recent updates she made to her book, the changes we've seen in the HA recovery space, contraception and some of the myths around it, evaluating research and figuring out who to trust, navigating social media and much more.

    1h 41m

  2. 9 DEC

    316: Why Restricting Before An Event Makes Things Worse

    A common tactic employed with an upcoming event (like a meal with friends or Christmas lunch) is to restrict in advance. I look at the intention behind this, what happens when you follow this tactic and a suggestion for what to do instead.

    21 min

  3. 2 DEC

    Rebroadcast: Defeating An Eating Disorder In Midlife with Betsy Brenner

    This week on Real Health Radio I chat with Betsy Brenner all about her memoir The Longest Match: Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife. We chat about her childhood, emotional trauma, profound grief, anxiety, depression, the development of an eating disorder in her 40s and everything she did to recover.

    1h 43m

  4. 25 NOV

    315: You’re Giving The Eating Disorder Too Much Credit

    It's common for people to credit the eating disorder for doing many things for them. But typically, when we examine this closer, what the eating disorder provides is very different. In this episode, I share ideas based on two recent client conversations.

    23 min

  5. 18 NOV

    314: Full Recovery After An Eating Disorder For 40+ Years with Julia Trehane

    My guest this week on the show is Julia Trehane. Julia fully recovered after living with an eating disorder for 40+ years. We talk about Julia's difficult upbringing, the many phases of her eating disorder, what did and didn't help in her recovery and many of the things she now works on with clients as a recovery coach.

    1h 43m

  6. 11 NOV

    313: Trying To Appease The Eating Disorder Won’t Work

    One common mistake that occurs with an eating disorder is attempting to appease it. And typically, this is born out of the fear of what the eating disorder might do, so it's a form of anticipatory obedience. During the episode, I explain why this doesn't work and a different way of framing things to help you take action in your recovery.

    17 min

  7. 4 NOV

    312: The Fear Of Weight Gain And Loss Aversion

    Fear of weight gain is typically the biggest fear getting in the way of recovery. In this episode, I examine the connection between this fear and the concept of loss aversion, referencing a fantastic study to demonstrate the high price paid to avoid this loss.

    20 min

  8. 28 OCT

    311: Going All In, Extreme Hunger, Mental Hunger and Dealing with Weight Gain with Becky Freestone

    Today on the show I'm talking with Becky Freestone, recovery coach and someone who fully recovered after 20+ years of living with an eating disorder. We cover Becky's recovery journey plus going all, dealing with weight gain, extreme hunger, mental hunger, going beyond where you thought you had to, and tips for getting started with your recovery.

    1h 30m
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Real Health Radio is the podcast for you if you want freedom from an eating disorder. I’m your host Chris Sandel, nutritionist, coach and eating disorder expert. And despite what the eating disorder may be telling you, you CAN reach a place of full recovery. The podcast alternates between solo shows and guest interviews with leading experts. We cover topics including eating disorder recovery, exercise compulsion, ACT, polyvagal theory, body image and self-worth, trauma, anxiety, grief, habit formation and goal setting. As well as sharing interviews with clients who have gone from the depths of an eating disorder to reaching the freedom of full recovery.

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  • Creator
    Real Health Radio
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    296
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Real Health Radio

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