You Can Recover

Andrea Wells
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  • MENTAL HEALTH
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Making peace with food and body can feel impossible. But with the right support, you CAN recover from an eating disorder. Join recovery advocate Andrea Wells, as she helps bring you closer to a new life where you're no longer held back by food and body struggles. If you're ready to explore the world of eating disorder recovery, this show is for you. You CAN recover!

Episodes

  1. 11/12/2025

    Eat MORE to binge LESS

    Sounds crazy right? But what if eating more regularly, and more consistently throughout the day can help reduce bingeing. Take a listen as we explain WHY, and help bring you one step closer to freedom from food and body struggles.

    18 min

  2. 02/10/2025

    It's OKAY to GAIN WEIGHT: Here's 3 reasons why

    Fear of weight gain is SO REAL in eating disorder recovery. But what if we told you, it might not be so scary after all? Today's episode is all about helping you see that no matter what your body size, you can be healthy, happy, and build a better life in recovery. CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER Email: youcanrecoverpod@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

    27 min

  3. 01/25/2025

    How long does eating disorder recovery REALLY take?

    When do you FINALLY start to feel better in recovery? Understanding what to expect when it comes to a recovery timeline can help bring clarity, temper expectations, and increase motivation in your journey. Take a listen and learn about the different factors influencing how long recovery takes, and how to navigate them so you can start feeling better as soon as possible. Song mentioned in episode CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER Email: youcanrecoverpod@gmail.com ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

    26 min

  4. 01/12/2025

    From DAILY BINGES to 1 year BINGE-FREE! Kris Tuck's recovery story

    "My ideal body is the one I live in" In the first installment of our Recovery Stories episodes, we meet Kris Tuck. Take a listen as she brings us on an intimate journey of overcoming an eating disorder, battling societal pressures, and learning to love her body as it is. From dismissing the myth that you must be thin to be worthy, to curating a supportive community and social media feed, Kris delivers countless game-changing insights you can apply to your own recovery. 📈 Key Takeaways: Transforming body image from shame to neutrality. The paradoxical yet effective strategy of eating more food to curb binging Leveraging support systems and professional help in the recovery process Understanding the harmful impact of diet culture on mental health Celebrating small wins and the importance of self-acceptance. Listen in and be inspired by Kris's triumphs and candid humor. If you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode is not to be missed! CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER Email: youcanrecoverpod@gmail.com ⁠Instagram

    35 min

  5. 01/05/2025

    Unpacking "Fat Amy" from Pitch Perfect

    Explore how Fat Amy both challenges and reinforces stereotypes about bodies. Welcome to Diet Culture at the Movies! A brand new category of episodes on You Can Recover where we review movies from an eating disorder recovery lens. In the first installment, host Andrea takes a deep dive into Fat Amy's character from 2012's Pitch Perfect, celebrating Amy's self-confidence while also calling out harmful stereotypes. Tune in as we navigate the complex portrayal of Fat Amy and how messages about food and body in the media can affect your own eating disorder recovery. Watch Pitch Perfect on Amazon CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER Email: youcanrecoverpod@gmail.com ⁠Instagram

    40 min

  6. 12/30/2024

    Want to make peace with food? Avoid doing THIS.

    The language we use in recovery is powerful. Making one small change to the way you describe food, can help you make BIG progress in making peace with it. Take a listen as Andrea dives into certain phrases to avoid using when talking about food when recovering from an eating disorder. First, she gives an update on what to expect from You Can Recover in the near future, and get into the main topic at 6:32 in the episode. RESOURCES MENTIONED Dietitian Anna Instagram Dietitian Anna Official Website CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER Email: youcanrecoverpod@gmail.com Instagram

    24 min

  7. 12/23/2024

    The ULTIMATE guide to eating disorder recovery resources

    Uncover the essential tools and resources for a successful eating disorder recovery journey. There are SO many different resources out there. You can easily find yourself wondering 'what are the right ones to use, and what are the wrong ones?' In the premiere episode of You Can Recover, host Andrea Wells helps make you aware of what your options are when it comes to resources, and helps bring clarity on which resources YOU might want to try for your eating disorder recovery. RESOURCES MENTIONED Books: Intuitive Eating The 8 Keys to Recover From an Eating Disorder WORKBOOK Reclaiming Body Trust Unshrinking Virtual Treatment Centers: Equip Within Very Eating Disorder Non-Profits: Project Heal Alliance for ED Body Brave Canada BEAT UK NEDIC Canada Online communities (Reddit): r/fuckeatingdisorders Support groups (virtual): Alliance for Eating Disorders Renfrew Center ANAD Sage & Spoon Eating Recovery Center NEDA Apps: Recovery Record Finch Registered Dietitians: Find Food Freedom Aaron Flores Jenn Messina Eating Disorder Therapists: Wildflower Therapy Eating Disorder Therapy LA Grow With Gabi

    30 min

  8. 12/12/2024

    [TRAILER] You Can Recover

    Get one step closer to making peace with food and body with each episode of You Can Recover!

    2 min

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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Making peace with food and body can feel impossible. But with the right support, you CAN recover from an eating disorder. Join recovery advocate Andrea Wells, as she helps bring you closer to a new life where you're no longer held back by food and body struggles. If you're ready to explore the world of eating disorder recovery, this show is for you. You CAN recover!

Information

  • Creator
    Andrea Wells
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Andrea Wells
  • Show Website
    You Can Recover