Fly To Freedom: The anorexia recovery podcast

Julia Trehane
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Fly To Freedom: The anorexia recovery podcast

Welcome to Fly To Freedom, a podcast where I share my personal journey to recovery from 40 years of living with anorexia, orthorexia, and exercise addiction. I know firsthand what it’s like to struggle with eating disorders, body confidence, and self-esteem issues. In each episode, I offer real-life insights and practical advice, along with interviews with expert guests like nutritionists and therapists. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this podcast is here to provide understanding, hope, and guidance for healing and self-acceptance.

  1. Episode 86: Why Settle for Less? Chris Sandel on Full Recovery and Reclaiming Your Life

    17 HR AGO

    Episode 86: Why Settle for Less? Chris Sandel on Full Recovery and Reclaiming Your Life

    Are you wondering if true freedom from an eating disorder is possible? In this episode, I sit down with Chris Sandel, founder of Seven Health, who has dedicated his career to helping people find lasting freedom. Together, we explore why “full recovery” is achievable and what’s really necessary to reach it. In this epic episode, Chris shares how recovery goes beyond just eating or following rigid rules. We dive into the common traps people fall into—like waiting to feel ready or trying to negotiate with the eating disorder. This episode offers a fresh perspective on building resilience, letting go of control, and finding true self-compassion. It keeps giving, right to the end, so keep listening! Here’s what you’ll gain: A clear understanding of why full recovery is possible, no matter where you are right now. Powerful insights on why taking meaningful action—not just gathering information—is key to recovery. Practical ways to start building a life beyond the eating disorder, filled with joy and self-trust. Listen now, and if this resonates, join my email community for daily mantras and a free recovery guide to support your path. If this episode spoke to you, take the next step toward freedom. Both Chris and I can help you. Chris’s details are: Seven Health Website Real Health Radio YouTube Channel Instagram Facebook Free Guide: First Five Steps For my gold standard 1:1 coaching, reach out to me here: Begin Your Recovery I also offer plenty of free resources: Sign up to receive daily mantras and a free recovery guide when you join my email community – you can do this here My details: Website YouTube Spotify Podcast Instagram Facebook Don’t forget to follow this podcast, and if you enjoyed it, please leave a review to help others find support on their recovery journey.

    56 min
  2. Episode 85: The Truth About Set Point Weight

    5 NOV

    Episode 85: The Truth About Set Point Weight

    Have you ever wondered why fighting against your natural weight feels like a losing battle during anorexia recovery? If you've been struggling with the exhausting cycle of weight control and dieting, this episode uncovers why understanding your body's set point weight could be the missing piece in your recovery. Letting go of unrealistic weight expectations might just lead to the peace and freedom you've been searching for. Learn why fighting your set point weight can keep you trapped in a cycle of restriction, frustration, and obsession. Discover how allowing your body to reach its natural weight range helps heal both physically and mentally, opening the door to food freedom. Gain insights into the long-term benefits of trusting your body, from balanced hunger cues to a more fulfilling life free from diet culture. Ready to start trusting your body and move closer to freedom? Listen now and join my email community for daily mantras to keep you on track and get my free guide to recovery. If this episode resonated with you, take the next step toward freedom—I’m here to help you.For my gold standard 1:1 coaching, reach out to me here: https://juliatrehane.com/begin-your-recovery/ I also offer lots of free resources:Sign up to receive daily mantras and my free recovery guide when you join my email community. You can do this here Follow me on Instagram for lots of helpful tips @juliatrehaneDon’t forget to follow this podcast and if you enjoyed it, give it a lovely review, as this helps other people benefit from it too!

    22 min
  3. Episode 84: Unlocking Recovery: Befriend Your Body

    29 OCT

    Episode 84: Unlocking Recovery: Befriend Your Body

    Have you ever wondered how self-compassion could radically transform your relationship with your body and food? Join me and Marla Mervis Hartman as we explore this transformative journey in today's episode. In this insightful conversation, we focus on overcoming the struggles many face in anorexia recovery, such as negative body image and food-related anxieties. If you've been stuck in a cycle of self-criticism or searching for a way to make peace with your body, this episode will give you practical tools and guidance to move forward with compassion and confidence. Listeners will gain: Practical techniques for befriending your body and healing your relationship with food, grounded in self-compassion. Inspiring insights on how body acceptance can lead to greater emotional freedom and peace. The empowering message of self-kindness that can profoundly shift your recovery journey. Marla Mervis Hartman, creator of Love Your Body, Love Yourself, shares her personal story of overcoming years of food and body image struggles. She has dedicated her life to helping women embrace their bodies and live with confidence. Her new book, Be-Friend Yourself, is a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their self-compassion journey. You can order it here on Amazon.co.uk or here on Amazon.com (I may receive a small commission from these links but the book will cost you the same) Explore her other offerings on her website and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Take the next step in your recovery by signing up for my daily mantra emails, designed to keep you on track with daily inspiration. When you join, you'll also receive my free recovery guide to support your journey toward healing. If this episode resonated with you, take the next step toward freedom—I’m here to help you.For my gold standard 1:1 coaching, reach out to me here: https://juliatrehane.com/begin-your-recovery/. I also offer lots of free resources: Take the next step in your recovery by signing up for my Daily Love emails, designed to keep you on track with daily inspiration. When you join, you'll also receive my free recovery guide to support your journey toward healing. Follow me on Instagram for lots of helpful tips @juliatrehane. Don’t forget to follow this podcast and if you enjoyed it, give it a lovely review, as this helps others benefit from it too!

    57 min
  4. Episode 83: Mind vs. Recovery: Why Your Brain Sabotages Healing and How to Stop It

    22 OCT

    Episode 83: Mind vs. Recovery: Why Your Brain Sabotages Healing and How to Stop It

    Are you tired of battling those relentless negative thoughts during anorexia recovery? Discover why they show up and how to quiet them in this episode. If you're in recovery, you know that negative thoughts can feel like they sabotage every step forward. In this episode, we'll explore why these thoughts arise and what you can do to stop them from holding you back, giving you the tools to finally make progress and regain control of your mental space. Learn why negative thoughts show up during recovery and how your brain’s survival mechanisms work against you. Discover practical ways to separate yourself from disordered thinking, using compassion and mindfulness to take back control. Explore how to challenge and reframe these thoughts, turning the mental battle into a stepping stone toward lasting recovery. Sign up to my email list for daily mantras to keep you on the right track and get your free recovery guide—start your journey to freedom today.  If this episode resonated with you, take the next step toward freedom—I’m here to help you.For my gold standard 1:1 coaching, reach out to me here: https://juliatrehane.com/begin-your-recovery/I also offer lots of free resources: sign up to receive daily mantras and my free recovery guide when you join my email community. You can do this here.Follow me on Instagram for lots of helpful tips @juliatrehaneDon’t forget to follow this podcast and if you enjoyed it, give it a lovely review, as this helps other people benefit from it too!

    22 min
  5. Episode 82: From Anorexia to Freedom: Madison's Inspiring Recovery Journey

    15 OCT

    Episode 82: From Anorexia to Freedom: Madison's Inspiring Recovery Journey

    Are you ready to be inspired by a real story of hope and complete freedom from anorexia? If you or someone you love is struggling with anorexia recovery, this episode with a previous client, Madison Meyer will resonate deeply. Madison's powerful and inspiring journey from the dark depths of an eating disorder to living a life full of happiness, self-compassion, and freedom shows that recovery is possible. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who feels trapped and longs to break free from the grip of anorexia. In this episode, you will learn: How Madison shifted from fear and isolation to embracing life fully. The role of self-compassion and personalized support in creating lasting recovery. How coaching is different from traditional ED recovery methods. Why taking ownership of your healing can transform not just your eating habits, but your entire life. Listen to the full episode and sign up for our email list to receive daily mantras that keep you on track, plus my free guide to recovery—your first step to true freedom. If this episode resonated with you, take the next step toward freedom—I’m here to help you.For my gold standard 1:1 coaching, reach out to me here: https://juliatrehane.com/begin-your-recovery/ I also offer lots of free resources:Sign up to receive daily mantras and my free recovery guide when you join my email community. You can do this here.Follow me on Instagram for lots of helpful tips @juliatrehane.Don’t forget to follow this podcast and if you enjoyed it, give it a lovely review, as this helps other people benefit from it too!

    43 min
  6. Episode 81: WHY YOU STRUGGLE TO RECOVER FROM AN ED

    8 OCT

    Episode 81: WHY YOU STRUGGLE TO RECOVER FROM AN ED

    Why do you feel stuck in your recovery from anorexia? If you’ve been on the recovery journey but still find yourself struggling with brain fog, anxiety, or feeling like you can’t move forward, this episode is for you. We go deep into the science of how nutrition impacts mental clarity, and why food is the missing key to lifting the fog that keeps you stuck. This episode will help you understand why the process feels so hard and how nourishing your body can actually shift your mindset and help you recover. You will gain valuable insights into why malnutrition creates mental fog and emotional chaos, making recovery feel overwhelming. You’ll also learn how proper nutrition, especially carbohydrates, can help your brain function properly, leading to better decision-making and focus. Lastly, this episode shows you how to start nourishing your brain for long-term clarity and emotional balance, allowing you to take meaningful steps toward recovery. If this episode resonated with you, take the next step toward freedom—I’m here to help you. For my gold standard 1:1 coaching, reach out to me here: I also offer lots of free resources: Sign up to receive daily mantras and my free recovery guide when you join my email community. You can do this here. Follow me on Instagram for lots of helpful tips @juliatrehane. Don’t forget to follow this podcast and if you enjoyed it, give it a lovely review, as this helps other people benefit from it too!

    42 min
  7. Episode 80: Transforming Anorexia Recovery: How Healing Trauma Leads to Real Progress

    1 OCT

    Episode 80: Transforming Anorexia Recovery: How Healing Trauma Leads to Real Progress

    Could unresolved trauma be at the root of your eating disorder? Many people with eating disorders may not realize the connection between their behaviors and past trauma. In this episode, I chat with psychologist and author Dr. Giulia Suro about how unaddressed trauma can fuel eating disorders, leaving many struggling with deep-rooted issues while only treating surface-level symptoms. For those on a journey to anorexia recovery, this episode is a must-listen as it uncovers the often-overlooked link between trauma and eating disorders. If you've ever felt like you've been "treating the symptoms" without seeing lasting recovery, this conversation will give you new insights and hope for true healing. Dr. Julia Sorrow, shares her personal experiences working with trauma survivors and explains how trauma-informed care is critical for treating eating disorders effectively. You’ll gain these key insights from the episode: How unresolved trauma impacts the nervous system, leading to coping behaviors like eating disorders. Why it’s crucial to address trauma alongside eating disorder behaviors for lasting recovery. Practical steps you can take to reframe your relationship with food and self-care while healing from trauma. Ready to begin your own journey toward lasting anorexia recovery? Sign up for our daily mantra emails to stay grounded and receive my free recovery guide today! Dr. Giulia Suro is a psychologist and researcher specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. She is the author of Learning to Thrive, a popular and accessible ACT workbook.  Click on the link below to order her book from Amazon. In addition to her outpatient clinical practice in Washington DC, she is the Director of Research and Clinical Outcomes for Monte Nido, a leading eating disorder treatment conglomerate. Her  2019 workbook Learning to Thrive, is highly regarded in the field. She regularly contributes to The Journal of Eating Disorders and European Eating Disorder Review. See below for a piece she recently wrote for Psyche about the link between eating disorders and trauma.https://psyche.co/ideas/the-important-link-between-eating-disorders-and-past-trauma You can visit her website here: http://www.giuliasuro.com Buy Giulia’s book - Learn to Thrive from  Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com  If this episode resonated with you, take the next step toward freedom—I’m here to help you. For my gold standard 1:1 coaching, reach out to me here: https://juliatrehane.com/begin-your-recovery/ I also offer lots of free resources: sign up to receive daily mantras and my free recovery guide when you join my email community. You can do this here. Follow me on Instagram for lots of helpful tips @juliatrehane Don’t forget to follow this podcast and if you enjoyed it, give it a lovely review, as this helps other people benefit from it too!

    38 min
  8. Episode 79: Reclaiming Self-Worth: Shifting the ‘Not Good Enough’ Belief in Anorexia Recovery

    24 SEPT

    Episode 79: Reclaiming Self-Worth: Shifting the ‘Not Good Enough’ Belief in Anorexia Recovery

    Why do so many of us feel like we’re not good enough, no matter how hard we try? In this episode, we tackle a common struggle in anorexia recovery—the feeling of inadequacy. You’ll learn how early conditioning and societal pressures contribute to the belief that you’re not enough, and why overcoming this mindset is key to recovery. Whether you're working through your recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into changing those deeply ingrained beliefs. Uncover the roots of why so many struggle with feeling "not good enough" and how this affects anorexia recovery. Explore practical strategies for rewiring negative thought patterns using self-compassion, realistic self-talk, and gratitude. Learn how to build inner motivation that isn’t tied to society’s unrealistic standards of success, appearance, or achievement. Start building your inner strength today—sign up to receive daily mantras that will keep you focused on your recovery journey, along with my free recovery guide! If this episode resonated with you, take the next step toward freedom—I’m here to help you. For my gold standard 1:1 coaching, reach out to me here: https://juliatrehane.com/begin-your-recovery/. I also offer lots of free resources:There is a more in depth, scientific deep dive on this subject here Sign up to receive daily mantras and my free recovery guide when you join my email community. You can do this here. Follow me on Instagram for lots of helpful tips @juliatrehane. Don’t forget to follow this podcast and if you enjoyed it, give it a lovely review, as this helps other people benefit from it too!

    23 min
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Welcome to Fly To Freedom, a podcast where I share my personal journey to recovery from 40 years of living with anorexia, orthorexia, and exercise addiction. I know firsthand what it’s like to struggle with eating disorders, body confidence, and self-esteem issues. In each episode, I offer real-life insights and practical advice, along with interviews with expert guests like nutritionists and therapists. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this podcast is here to provide understanding, hope, and guidance for healing and self-acceptance.

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