Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul

Carolyn Costin
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Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul is an new podcast launching in June 2026, hosted by world-renowned eating disorder expert Carolyn Costin M.A, M.ED, MFT. This deeply insightful show explores what it truly means to move beyond survival mode and into full, lasting recovery—body, mind, and soul. Designed for individuals navigating eating disorder recovery as well as the loved ones, clinicians, and professionals who support them—this podcast brings together real stories, expert perspectives, and transformative conversations. Carolyn Costin, clinician and founder of the Carolyn Costin Institute and author of seven influential books on recovery including The 8 Keys to Recovery from and Eating Disorder, draws from decades of experience helping thousands heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. Each episode features candid interviews with individuals who have fully recovered from eating disorders, alongside leading experts in the field. Featured guests include Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, world-renowned medical expert, author and founder of the Gaudiani Clinic; Jen Landon, acclaimed actress from Yellowstone and Lee Harris, a globally recognized energy intuitive. Carolyn will also be sharing her own wisdom and expertise through solo shows. Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or seeking deeper healing, Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul offers a compassionate, empowering space to remind you that full recovery is possible. Please take a moment to subscribe to this new podcast and tune in each week so that you never miss an episode! Thank you for listening.  For more information about Carolyn Costin and her work, go to: https://www.carolyn-costin.com/

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Your Recovery is Possible. What are the Keys to Eating Disorder Recovery?

    In this episode, host Carolyn Costin outlines the first seven keys, drawn from her world-renowned book, 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder. She shares a compassionate, practical framework for understanding healing as more than just food—it's also about motivation, patience, self-integration, emotional awareness, reaching out to others and strengthening one’s healthy self. Carolyn explains how recovery can unfold over time, even when motivation fluctuates, and why long-term healing often depends on small, consistent behavior changes and individualized care. . Carolyn briefly describes her philosophy of Conscious Eating, explained in Key 5, which includes, knowledge, awareness and intuition, helping clients challenge rigid food rules, and learn to respond to thoughts and feelings with greater awareness. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of support, resilience, and finding meaning beyond symptom management. This episode offers hope, practical tools, and a thoughtful perspective for anyone navigating recovery or supporting someone who is. Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD CAROLYN'S BIO: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pioneered the belief that full recovery is possible. Founder of Monte Nido, she transformed treatment with a holistic, home-based model. She later founded the Carolyn Costin Institute, training coaches and clinicians worldwide. She has authored six books, including 8 Keys to Recovery From an Eating Disorder. Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio:  Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pioneered the belief that full recovery is possible. Founder of Monte Nido, she transformed treatment with a holistic, home-based model. She later founded the Carolyn Costin Institute, training coaches and clinicians worldwide. She has authored six books, ...

  2. Jul 15

    Energy Intuitive Lee Harris Opens Up about his Recovery from Bulimia and Soul-Level Healing

    In this powerful episode of Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul, Carolyn Costin is joined by spiritual teacher, energy intuitive, author, and channeler Lee Harris for a deeply honest conversation about eating disorder recovery, soul-level healing, and what it really means to become whole again. Together, they explore the connection between emotional healing, self-worth, body image, intuition, and the deeper parts of ourselves that often get pushed aside in the pursuit of thinness, control, or comfort. Lee and Carolyn reflect on how so many people living with eating disorders are not just struggling with food, but with disconnection, shame, self-judgment, and a longing for peace. Lee opens up about his own recovery from bulimia and reflects on how sensitivity, rejection, sexuality, and body image shaped his early life and healing journey.  Their conversation goes beyond symptoms, offering a compassionate look at the inner work required to heal the relationship with food, the body, and the self. This episode is especially meaningful for anyone searching for eating disorder support, recovery inspiration, intuitive self-growth, or a more spiritual approach to healing.  Listeners will hear practical wisdom about building self-trust, creating boundaries, reconnecting with the body, and developing an observing self that can step back from harmful thought patterns. If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles of bingeing, purging, restriction, self-criticism, or emotional overwhelm, this conversation offers a hopeful reminder: healing is possible, and you are so much more than your struggle.  Tune in for an episode that is heartfelt, wise, and full of insight for anyone on the path to recovery, self-acceptance, and soul-led living. Listen now and discover how soul-level healing can support lasting recovery from eating disorders and help you live with more peace, balance, and freedom. ABOUT LEE HARRIS:  Lee Harris is a globally acclaimed energy intuitive, transformation teacher, channeler, and musician. His grounded, practical approach helps conscious, sensitive, and intuitive people heal, grow, and live more fulfilling lives. Each month, Lee’s free and wildly popular energy update videos that reach hundreds of thousands of people, offering timely intuitive guidance and insight. His channeled books—The Future Human, Energy Speaks, and the Coversations with the Z's series—became instant bestsellers. The Portal, Lee’s global membership community, offers live, interactive teachings and practical tools for going deeper with his work—while providing a supportive space to connect with other like-minded souls. With over 100 audio teachings and online courses to help people navigate a soul-led life with clarity, empowerment, and optimism, Lee also mentors creatives, healers, and entrepreneurs to bring their gifts into the world. His podcast, Impact the World—where visionaries and changemakers offer a behind-the-scenes look at their journeys—has produced almost 200 episodes across three seasons, earning a spot as a Top 20 Podcast. Lee’s workshops—held in person across the globe—are powerful explorations into living, loving, and awakening. His sold-out live tours, alongside composer Davor Bozic, blend channeling, humor, and music into transformative experiences of self-discovery, insight, and practical guidance for facing life’s everyday challenges. As a musician and artist, Lee is a firm believer in the healing power of creativity. His acclaimed albums—including I am Peace, Transmissions, Awaken, Timelines, Medicine Mantras, Songs from the Sun, and Mantramorphs (produced through his label Golden World Music with Davor Bozic)—have reached as high as No. 1 on the iTunes and Amazon New Age charts. Lee's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UChi8D8p41lA7ng4alum6J5Q  Lee's website: https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/ Lee's community (The Portal): https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/ds24-the-portal Lee's books: https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/books Lee's podcast: https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/impact-podcast CAROLYN'S BIO: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pioneered the belief that full recovery is possible. Founder of Monte Nido, she transformed treatment with a holistic, home-based model. She later founded the Carolyn Costin Institute, training coaches and clinicians worldwide. She has authored six books, including 8 Keys to Recovery From an Eating Disorder. RESOURCES:  Receive 20% off the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder book: https://wwnorton.com/promo/costin Become a Carolyn Costin Certified Recovery Coach: https://www.carolyn-costin.com/ Follow the Carolyn Costin Institute on Instagram:   / ccicoaching   The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ Project Heal: https://www.theprojectheal.org/ ANAD: https://anad.org/ Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio:  Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pioneered the belief that full recovery is possible. Founder of Monte Nido, she transformed treatment with a holistic, home-based model. She later founded the Carolyn Costin Institute, training coaches and clinicians worldwide. She has authored six books, ...

  3. Jul 8

    A Former Cult Member Discusses How Recovering From an Eating Disorder is like Escaping a Religious Cult

    Most people don’t realize how being trapped in an eating disorder is like being trapped in a cult.   — both offer a sense of control, belonging, and identity at a dangerous cost. In this eye-opening episode, Carolyn Costin welcomes Megan Elizabeth, a survivor who has escaped both worlds and studied their surprising similarities.  Meagan is co host of "Trust Me", a podcast all about cults and has a lot to share about the mindset involved  revealing how the obsession with thinness and perfection mirrors cult-like control, and how shame, rituals, and identity shape both struggles. You'll discover how controlling beliefs and rigid rules fuel cycles of self-destruction, and the importance of reconnecting with your soul self to break free.We break down the sneaky tactics cults and eating disorders use: the illusion of control, tight groups of influence, fear-based rules, and identity entrapment.  Meagan shares her personal journey from a childhood immersed in a death-focused religious cult, through her own eating disorder, to recovery, highlighting the critical steps to reclaim your authentic self. You’ll hear about the frameworks for understanding and busting out of control—like questioning rules, fostering trust, and building the healthy self you thought was lost.This episode underscores why awareness matters: without it, it’s easy to stay trapped in patterns that feel safe but slowly take over. But it also offers hope—showing that real recovery is possible by strengthening your inner voice, creating new rituals of connection, and learning to trust yourself again.  Whether you’re battling an eating disorder, supporting someone who is, or a clinician seeking deeper insight, this conversation offers a powerful guide to escaping the cult of control and reclaiming a life with meaning, purpose, and freedom. Meagan's Bio: Meagan Elizabeth is a writer, producer, artist, and co-host of the hit podcast Trust Me. With a master’s degree in psychology and a background in journalism and entertainment, she combines investigative storytelling with humor and empathy to explore belief, human behavior, and extraordinary lives. Based in Los Angeles, she develops original film, television, and podcast projects that entertain, challenge, and spark conversation. Meagan's Podcast (Trust Me) Meagan's Instagram Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio:  Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pioneered the belief that full recovery is possible. Founder of Monte Nido, she transformed treatment with a holistic, home-based model. She later founded the Carolyn Costin Institute, training coaches and clinicians worldwide. She has authored six books, ...

  4. Jul 1

    It's Never Too Late to Recover from Anorexia: From Near Death to a Full Life

    Most people with an eating disorder see recovery as a distant, even impossible goal, especially after trying many times. But Rivka Levin's story proves otherwise: after over a decade of relapses, treatment, and despair, she fully recovered- and shares how she did it. Rivka's journey from near-death moments to a thriving, soulful life is an inspiring testament to hope, resilience, and the transformative power of inner work. In this deeply personal episode, Rivka joins her former therapist Carolyn Costin to explore the real dynamics behind full recovery and lasting healing. They break down how understanding the split between the healthy self and the eating disorder self—plus the traits that fuel these behaviors—can turn perceived weaknesses into powerful assets. You'll discover concrete strategies like using values as guiding stars, transforming traits like perfectionism and anxiety, and the importance of rituals that nourish the soul. Together, they discuss the significance of mentorship, role models, and community in recovery—highlighting relatable stories of relapses, setbacks, and victories. Rivka shares her innovative approaches to body image, trauma, and soul healing, emphasizing that recovery is a gradual process of building a new identity based on genuine connection, presence, and soul work. She reveals how rituals, mindfulness, and honest self-compassion help rewire the nervous system and foster resilience. This episode challenges the misconception that eating disorders can’t be fully healed or that traits are fixed liabilities. Instead, it offers hope and practical tools for anyone feeling stuck—whether you're navigating your own recovery or supporting a loved one. Rivka’s story underscores the importance of patience, persistence, and the deep inner work that restores not just the body but the soul. Perfect for clinicians, coaches, parents, and anyone seeking a hopeful, motivating perspective on full recovery—this conversation illustrates how body and soul reconnect to create a life of authenticity and joy. If you've ever felt that hope is lost, this episode will renew your belief in transformation and remind you that recovery is a journey worth taking. About Rivka: Rivka Levin is a clinical psychology PhD candidate, researcher, and therapist-in-training whose work integrates research, clinical practice, and lived experience. Her clinical training centers on eating disorders, neurodivergence, and gender diversity, and she has published research on orthorexia and the relationship between ADHD and eating disorders. She is currently completing her doctoral dissertation on emotion regulation and eating disorders, examining both the inner experience of emotions and how they unfold in relational contexts.  Drawing on both her clinical training and her own experience of full recovery from an eating disorder, Rivka brings a warm, grounded perspective to these conversations and is particularly interested in expanding how recovery is understood and what makes it possible. Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio:  Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pioneered the belief that full recovery is possible. Founder of Monte Nido, she transformed treatment with a holistic, home-based model. She later founded the Carolyn Costin Institute, training coaches and clinicians worldwide. She has authored six books, ...

  5. Jul 1

    Yellowstone Actress Jen Landon, Reunites with Her Former Therapist to Discuss her Eating Disorder Recovery

    In this candid and moving conversation, Yellowstone and Grey's Anatomy actress Jen Landon opens up about the hidden complexity of eating disorders, childhood trauma, recovery, and the surprising ways identity, perfectionism, and performance can intertwine. Host and previous therapist to Jen, Carolyn Costin, brings her expertise as an eating disorder therapist to a raw and compassionate discussion about what it really takes to heal — not just physically, but emotionally and relationally.  Jen shares how her relationship with food became a coping mechanism for overwhelming feelings, a sense of responsibility she carried from childhood, and the pressure of being seen in a body that was deeply connected to her sense of worth off-camera. Together, they explore how disordered eating can feel like control while actually taking control away, why recovery often begins with the smallest possible steps, and how learning to “trade up” to slightly less harmful choices can create lasting change. The conversation also touches on the role of treatment, the importance of being met with honesty and structure, and the value of seeing the healthy part of a person even when the disorder is loudest. Jen reflects on how acting, ranch work, and the physical demands of her role on Yellowstone unexpectedly helped her reconnect with her body in a more grounded way. This episode is practical, humorous and profoundly human, offering hope to anyone struggling with an eating disorder, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand how healing actually happens. About Jen Landon: Jen Landon is a 3x consecutive Daytime Emmy winner who played “Teeter” on Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone on Paramount Network. She also appeared in Jason Retiman’s The Front Runner, Max Barbakow’s Brothers, as well as numerous television shows including Animal Kingdom, FBI: Most Wanted, Banshee, Helstrom (Marvel), The Orville, Chicago Med, The Resident and House MD.  Follow Jen Landon on Instagram  Jen Landon on IMDB Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio:  Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pioneered the belief that full recovery is possible. Founder of Monte Nido, she transformed treatment with a holistic, home-based model. She later founded the Carolyn Costin Institute, training coaches and clinicians worldwide. She has authored six books, ...

  6. Jul 1

    Full Recovery from an Eating Disorder is Possible: Carolyn Costin's Journey From Patient to Professional

    In the premiere episode of Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul, Carolyn Costin shares the personal recovery story that shaped her career as one of the most influential voices in the eating disorder field. Throughout her career Carolyn has championed the concept that people can be fully recovered from an eating disorder. Due to her own experience and consequently helping thousands of others, Carolyn continues to challenge the widely held idea that, even when people get better, they are “in recovery” or “recovering” forever with this illness.   Carolyn continues to say, “If I did it, so can you”, and describes what being recovered means, including: accepting one’s natural size and shape, no longer using eating disorder behaviors, and no longer compromising your health or betraying your soul to look a certain way or reach a certain number on the scale.  The conversation explores Carolyn's own experience developing anorexia nervosa as a teenager after her father left her mother for a fashion model and a doctor told Carolyn she was overweight. The praise she got for losing weight spurred her on even more as her perfectionistic temperament kicked into gear. Carolyn reflects on the progression of her illness, struggling with anorexia before most people even knew it existed, and pivotal "aha moments" that helped her recognize that a separate part of her, she now calls The Eating Disorder Self, had taken control. Listeners are introduced to Carolyn's foundational philosophy, the Healthy Self versus Eating Disorder Self model, a framework that is central to her treatment success.  Carolyn describes how her illness led to her lifelong career helping others recover and teaching clinicians how to do the same. She discusses the various influences that contribute to eating disorders, the importance of addressing both behavioral recovery and deeper soul-level healing. Carolyn shares her current passion, training eating disorder recovery coaches at the Carolyn, Costin Institute, and the remerging role of coaching in the eating disorder field. Throughout the conversation, Carolyn offers hope, practical wisdom, and a powerful message: full recovery is possible, and people can reclaim both their bodies and their souls. In this podcast series she brings proof of this to her audience, interviewing people from all walks of life  who are recovered.  Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio:  Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pioneered the belief that full recovery is possible. Founder of Monte Nido, she transformed treatment with a holistic, home-based model. She later founded the Carolyn Costin Institute, training coaches and clinicians worldwide. She has authored six books, ...

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    Welcome to Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul

    Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul is a new podcast launching in June 2026 hosted by world-renowned eating disorder expert Carolyn Costin M.A, M.ED, MFT FAED CEDS. This deeply insightful show explores what it truly means and how people accomplish  moving beyond survival mode or symptom control  into becoming fully recovered: body, mind, and soul. Designed for individuals navigating eating disorder recovery as well as the loved ones, clinicians, and professionals who support them—this podcast brings together real stories, expert perspectives, and transformative conversations. Carolyn Costin, clinician and founder of the Carolyn Costin Institute and author of seven influential books on recovery including The 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder, draws from decades of experience helping thousands heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. Episodes feature candid interviews with individuals who have fully recovered from an eating disorder, as well as leading experts in the field. Featured guests include Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, world-renowned medical expert, author and founder of the Gaudiani Clinic; Jen Landon, acclaimed actress from Yellowstone and Lee Harris, a globally recognized energy intuitive. Carolyn also introduces Eating Disorder Recovery Coaches as a game changer in the field  Carolyn will also be sharing her own wisdom and expertise through solo shows. Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey, seeking deeper healing, or trying to better understand how to support a loved one or client, Carolyn offers a compassionate, empowering space highlighting  that Becoming Recovered is possible and providing tips for how to get there. Please take a moment to subscribe to this new podcast and join us weekly so that you never miss an episode! Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio:  Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pioneered the belief that full recovery is possible. Founder of Monte Nido, she transformed treatment with a holistic, home-based model. She later founded the Carolyn Costin Institute, training coaches and clinicians worldwide. She has authored six books, ...

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Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul is an new podcast launching in June 2026, hosted by world-renowned eating disorder expert Carolyn Costin M.A, M.ED, MFT. This deeply insightful show explores what it truly means to move beyond survival mode and into full, lasting recovery—body, mind, and soul. Designed for individuals navigating eating disorder recovery as well as the loved ones, clinicians, and professionals who support them—this podcast brings together real stories, expert perspectives, and transformative conversations. Carolyn Costin, clinician and founder of the Carolyn Costin Institute and author of seven influential books on recovery including The 8 Keys to Recovery from and Eating Disorder, draws from decades of experience helping thousands heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. Each episode features candid interviews with individuals who have fully recovered from eating disorders, alongside leading experts in the field. Featured guests include Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, world-renowned medical expert, author and founder of the Gaudiani Clinic; Jen Landon, acclaimed actress from Yellowstone and Lee Harris, a globally recognized energy intuitive. Carolyn will also be sharing her own wisdom and expertise through solo shows. Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or seeking deeper healing, Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul offers a compassionate, empowering space to remind you that full recovery is possible. Please take a moment to subscribe to this new podcast and tune in each week so that you never miss an episode! Thank you for listening.  For more information about Carolyn Costin and her work, go to: https://www.carolyn-costin.com/

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