House on Fire with Caryn Raba Recovery Bites

In this episode, I am joined by Caryn Raba, a recovered eating disorder recovery coach and substance abuse counselor. Working in the eating disorder field independently for over 3 years, Caryn's work as an eating disorder recovery coach has taken her all over the world both physically and through fostering virtual connections.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
• Working in the “here and now” by openly addressing eating disorder behaviors and how they affect individuals.
• The bravery and courage needed to allow a recovery coach into your home.
• How restriction can often be the driving force and/or precursor for bingeing and purging.
• Evaluating the intentions behind movement and exercise.
• How the eating disorder manipulates honest people to dishonest acts, such as stealing food.
• The importance of reaching out to someone who can hold and validate one’s struggle.
• Facing challenges and struggles with coping skills.
• How the eating disorder and recovery process teaches and allows one to be in the world.