The Eating Disorder Therapist

HARRIET FREW
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The Eating Disorder Therapist

A podcast supporting eating disorder recovery, with tips, information and guest interviews.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Breaking Free from Diet Culture and the Binge/Restrict Cycle, with The Binge Dietitian, Toni Rudd

    Today, I’m talking to Toni Rudd - The Binge Dietitian, a UK Registered Dietitian, who is based in Peru, and working with women all over the world who have binge eating behaviours. Previously, Toni worked within the UK National Health Service and has a range of experience with diabetes, weight management, learning disabilities and mental health. She now works online and is a weight inclusive and non-diet approach dietitian. Throughout her dietetic career, Toni has always been passionate in sharing her love for food, and helping people to realise, that even with chronic conditions like diabetes, there is no list of foods that they should or shouldn't be eating. She has always experienced there being so much confusion with food advice among her clients and consequently brings this passion to educating her clients and busting nutritional misinformation and fads. Today, Toni has left all of this behind and is now working in the non-diet space, online and is based in Peru, with her husband. In the episode today, Toni talks about her personal recovery story, rooted in early trips to WeightWatchers, dance and then working as a weight loss dietitian, before she transitioned into the food freedom space. If you’d like to hear the longer version of her story, Toni has guested before and the link is in the show notes to that episode. Toni talks today about helping her clients break out of restrictive and binge eating cycles. She explores common traps that clients fall into, which keep them stuck and the challenges of letting go of toxic diet culture messages. Toni explores how negative body image can interfere with recovery and ways to navigate feeling better in your body. She talks about the fear of failing in recovery and how to take a different approach after years of dieting and feeling a loss of control. There’s so much packed in this episode. I hope that you enjoy the conversation.   To find out more about Toni: - Website: https://www.thebingedietitian.com/ Instagram: @the.binge.dietitian Previous podcast episode: https://harrietfrew.podbean.com/e/diet-clubs-dance-dietetics-and-eating-disorder-recovery-with-toni-rudd-the-binge-dietitian/     Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia  https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html

    34 min

  2. 30 NOV

    My Eating Disorder Recovery Journey with Lauren Spokes

    Today I have a guest on the show and I am talking to Lauren Spokes. Lauren is a passionate food advocate, product sourcing consultant, and mental health advocate, with a personal journey in eating disorder recovery that deeply informs her work. Originally from South Africa, Lauren moved to the UK at 18, where she built a successful career in food sourcing, consulting for leading retailers and brands. Despite her professional success, Lauren struggled with an eating disorder for over six years, which prevented her from fully embracing her love for food. After her own journey of recovery, she found healing and clarity in her ultimate passion—helping others. Lauren now uses her platform, including her food Instagram, to raise awareness about eating disorders, promote food freedom, and share delicious, nourishing recipes. Her mission is to empower others to cultivate a healthy relationship with food while celebrating the joy and creativity that food can bring. Through both her consulting work and advocacy, Lauren is dedicated to helping people live in harmony with food and to supporting retailers in offering products that align with both consumer needs and ethical standards. In today’s episode, Lauren talks about her eating disorder recovery journey. She focuses on how she struggled to accept that she had an eating disorder for 5 years before seeking help. She talks ambivalence around change and an eating disorder as a coping strategy. Lauren shares the importance of acceptance with the eating disorder recovery journey and seeking help from others. She explores the costs of the eating disorder and her family’s concerns. She shares her journey in overcoming the eating disorder and now having been fully recovered for two years. This is an inspiring conversation about what is possible in recovery. I hope that you find it helpful.   To find out more about Lauren: - Instagram: @bespokesfood   This week's sponsors: - CHATPODS: Love the insights from this episode? Make sure you never miss a beat with Chatpods! Whether you're commuting, working out, or just on the go, Chatpods lets you capture and summarize key takeaways effortlessly.  Save time, stay organized, and keep your thoughts at your fingertips.  Download Chatpods directly from App Store or Google Play and use it to listen to this podcast today!   https://www.chatpods.com/?fr=TheEatingDisorderTherapist   Amber Romaniuk http://amberapproved.ca/ Podcast: https://amberapproved.ca/podcast   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia  https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html

    37 min

  3. 23 NOV

    The Embodied Nervous System: Eating with Polyvagal Awareness in Healing Relationship with Food, with Jessica Francis

    Today I’m talking to Jessica Francis from Sooma Nutrition in Montreal, who is a registered dietitian and yoga instructor with a specialisation in eating disorders among adults and adolescents. Using a holistic and trauma-informed approach, she believes in addressing the complex relationship between food, body image, and mental health. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of nutrition and the nuances of each individual’s experience, she supports her clients in their journey toward healing by fostering a compassionate space that honours their autonomy and goals. Jess is particularly passionate about the intersection of embodiment and eating disorders, understanding that reconnecting with one’s body is a vital part of recovery. She uses this integrative approach to help clients cultivate a more positive and empowered relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. By combining evidence-based nutrition counselling with mindfulness, body awareness, and emotional support, she tailors her care to meet each client where they are, recognising that healing is a personal and multifaceted process. In her practice, Jess focuses not only on physical nourishment, but also on emotional well-being, encouraging clients to rebuild trust with their bodies and develop sustainable eating habits aligned with their health. Whether working with individuals facing anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or disordered eating patterns, her goal is to guide them towards lasting recovery and a sense of wholeness. Jess also has an interest in sports nutrition and works with athletes, supporting them in their performance or training goals while meeting their unique nutritional needs so they can feel the best in their sport. In today's episode, Jess explores the Embodied Nervous System: Eating with Polyvagal Awareness. She talks about polyvagal theory with embodiment practices to support those struggling with eating disorders. She explores how awareness of the nervous system can help people feel safer in their bodies and develop a healthier relationship with food. Jess also explores how trauma and nervous system states affect food choices. She explains about techniques for nervous system regulation to help heal eating behaviours, body image and the perception of hunger and fullness. This is an episode jam packed with information. I know that you'll find in inspiring and helpful.    To find out more about Jess and SOOMA Nutrition: - Website: https://sooma.ca/ Instagram: @s.0.0.m.a   This week's sponsor: - Amber Romaniuk http://amberapproved.ca/ Podcast: https://amberapproved.ca/podcast   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia  https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html

    53 min

  4. 16 NOV

    All About Atypical Anorexia Nervosa

    In this episode, I talk all about atypical anorexia nervosa. A condition that is often misunderstood and not acknowledged. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor: - Amber Romaniuk http://amberapproved.ca/ Podcast: https://amberapproved.ca/podcast   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia  https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html

    13 min

  5. 9 NOV

    5 Things You Need in Eating Disorder Recovery

    Here I share some thoughts about five things you need in eating disorder recovery.  Of course, you could expand well beyond this list, but I believe that these are particularly important in accelerating you forward on the healing journey. I hope that you find it helpful.   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia  https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html

    26 min

  6. 2 NOV

    Talking about Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders, with Patty Cabot

    Before I launch into this week’s episode, I just want to mention a trigger warning as my guest this week talks about sexual abuse. In the episode, we don’t go into the details of the specific abuse, however, this episode may still be triggering for you, if you, or someone you know has experienced abuse. Make sure you take care of yourself. If this is not the right time, you may wish to give this episode a miss. Today I am talking to Patty Cabot, author of the book ‘Not That Girl Anymore’ and someone who is passionate about raising awareness around sexual abuse. Starting in her teens, Patty battled drastic weight fluctuations and thought it was what prevented her from having romantic relationships. Desperate to break the cycle and open herself to love, at age 38 she started working with a therapist specialising in eating disorders. The therapist believed Patty’s weight changes and her relationship with food were a symptom of childhood sexual abuse, and only by resolving it could she have the love she wanted. In the episode today, Patty talks about sexual abuse and the link with eating disorders. She explores the shame and secrecy experienced by sufferers. She talks us through her healing journey and the different therapies that helped, along with meditation and other tools. Patty showed incredible tenacity and resilience in healing, walking a therapy journey that spanned 12 years. She has emerged the other side with deep self-awareness, has healed her relationship with food and is open hearted and feeling her emotions, in way that she never dreamed possible. This is truly inspiring episode about what is possible with healing. Let’s get to the conversation.   To find out more about Patty:- Website: https://www.pattycabot.com/ Book – Not That Girl Anymore: https://www.pattycabot.com/not-that-girl-anymore   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia  https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html

    44 min

  7. 26 OCT

    Supporting Parents: When a Child of Any Age has an Eating Disorder, with Jane Reagan

    Today, I’m talking to Jane Reagan. Jane is a Boulder, Colorado based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who believes that understanding food choices, food quality and one’s relationship with food can lead to greater awareness, improved health and a more abundant life. Jane is passionate about helping her clients find greater health, vitality and improved wellness through balanced nutrition. She understands that food is meant to be enjoyed and loves helping people connect to the wisdom of their own bodies, while providing guidance with evidence-based practices for optimal nutrition. Jane Reagan’s experience in the fields of nutrition and counselling spans 25 years. Jane has helped thousands of clients understand how food impacts them physically, mentally and emotionally with a “food first” philosophy.  In addition to her private practice in Boulder, Colorado,  Jane Reagan is the creator of the Eating Disorder Recovery Roadmap for Parents, an online program which brings her decades of in-person nutritional and counselling expertise to a remote learning solution that allows parents who have a child (of any age) with an eating disorder to understand and successfully navigate the complex journey to recovery. In the episode today, Jane does a deep dive into her eating disorder recovery programme for parents. She explores how lonely and isolating it is as a parent, when you have a loved one struggling. She talks about helpful and unhelpful ways of coping and communicating. She is a beacon of hope and support for all parents struggling and is incredibly passionate about whole family support on the recovery road. I hope that you enjoy the conversation. To find out more about Jane and her work: Website: https://janereagannutrition.com/ Program for parents: https://janereagannutrition.com/program-for-parents-of-children-with-eating-disorders/   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia  https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html

    35 min

  8. 19 OCT

    Understanding your Hidden Hungers with Dr. Melissa McCreery

    Today, I’m talking to Dr. Melissa McCreery, Psychologist and Emotional Eating Coach. Melissa helps women break cycles with emotional eating, overeating, and stress – not by hard work and willpower, but by simple changes that make life more enjoyable and create peace with food. Melissa is a psychologist, a coach, and a writer. She is the host of ‘Too Much On Her Plate’ Podcast. She’s the author of The Emotional Eating Rescue Plan for Smart, Busy Women and her approach has been featured in places like The Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Fitness, Self, and Weight Watcher’s Magazine. Melissa’s core values are compassion, open-mindedness, a passionate belief in growth and possibility, and deep respect for our humanity. She will always take a stand for moving beyond what’s keeping you small or stuck – in your thinking, your behaviour, your beliefs, or in the world. Growth is challenging, and change can feel awkward and painful, but numbness, avoidance, and defensiveness only keep us trapped – or worse. In the episode today, Melissa talks about her journey into working with clients with food issues. She explores hidden hungers – and what often lies beneath our turning to food. She talks self-criticism, self-care, overwhelm, emotions and more. She talks diet culture and losing your power. So much packed in this episode. I hope that you enjoy the conversation. To find out more about Dr. Melissa McCreery: - Website: https://toomuchonherplate.com/ Instagram: @toomuchonherplate   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia  https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html

    37 min
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A podcast supporting eating disorder recovery, with tips, information and guest interviews.

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  • Creator
    HARRIET FREW
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    335
  • Rating
    Clean
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