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We believe we don't heal ourselves by ourselves. Balancing science and soul, we tell stories and share evidence-based research that inspires, educates, and enlightens the path to recovery for all people impacted by an eating disorder.

With a unique lineup of shows, your recovery is covered from every angle. We bring you experts and everyday warriors who know what it takes to recover from restrictive behaviors common in anorexia and chronic dieting, compensatory behaviors found in bulimia and over-exercising, and impulsive behaviors experienced in binge eating.

Get the confidence you need to overcome your greatest struggles with food, body, and love with the help of Recovery Warriors podcast channel. Many voices, one journey.

The Recovery Warrior Shows Jessica Flint

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 498 Ratings

We believe we don't heal ourselves by ourselves. Balancing science and soul, we tell stories and share evidence-based research that inspires, educates, and enlightens the path to recovery for all people impacted by an eating disorder.

With a unique lineup of shows, your recovery is covered from every angle. We bring you experts and everyday warriors who know what it takes to recover from restrictive behaviors common in anorexia and chronic dieting, compensatory behaviors found in bulimia and over-exercising, and impulsive behaviors experienced in binge eating.

Get the confidence you need to overcome your greatest struggles with food, body, and love with the help of Recovery Warriors podcast channel. Many voices, one journey.

    HOW LONG does eating disorder recovery take? Q&A with Maris Degener

    HOW LONG does eating disorder recovery take? Q&A with Maris Degener

    How long does eating disorder recovery take? And is there a "right" or "wrong" way to recover?
    This was a question Laura, a listener from our community, wrote in to be answered on Equipped To Recover.
    In our mission to help you learn from the best, we connected with Maris Degener, director of the peer mentorship program at Equip Health. She shared her insight on the question about the length of recovery, and if there's a right way to go about it.
    Let's dive in and hear what she has to say on how long recovery takes.
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    • 17 min
    5 INTENSE emotions connected to EATING DISORDERS (and how to handle them)

    5 INTENSE emotions connected to EATING DISORDERS (and how to handle them)

    (Disclaimer: This episode is a re-run. It was originally published on October 15, 2022)We've bought into the idea that we're capable of controlling our emotions. We're not. At the same time, our emotions provide us powerful keys to self-awareness. They serve as a way to help us understand our needs, boundaries, and desires better.
    In this episode we cover five intense emotions connected to eating disorders so you can get to a place where you embrace their intensity without turning to eating disorder behaviors, and ultimately understand their underlying messages.
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    • 23 min
    How a MENTOR can support your RECOVERY with Maris Degener

    How a MENTOR can support your RECOVERY with Maris Degener

    Eating disorder recovery can be deeply isolating, making it crucial to find connection and community along the way.
    Enter Equip Health, a fully virtual eating disorder treatment center that employs peer mentors to help individuals on their path to recovery.
    Maris Degener leads the peer mentorship program at Equip. As a mental health advocate, artist, and writer, Maris is a shining example of what's possible for those struggling with mental illness. Through her work at Equip, Maris is dedicated to spreading hope and inspiration, showing others that they too can overcome their challenges.
    On today's episode, Maris discusses her personal journey to recovery and how peer mentorship is utilized at Equip.
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    • 33 min
    BODY DISCOMFORT: Key Takeaways From Eating Disorder Dietitian Tammy Beasley

    BODY DISCOMFORT: Key Takeaways From Eating Disorder Dietitian Tammy Beasley

    (Disclaimer: This episode is a re-run. It was originally published on October 5th, 2022)
    Tammy is a registered dietitian with over three decades of experience in the nutrition field. As a sought-after speaker and educator, Tammy works with people to help them create flexibility and enjoyment of all foods without shame or guilt. After experiencing her own recovery from bulimia years ago, Tammy takes her lived experience of recovery and helps other find their own.
    WHAT WE COVER:

    Creative nutrition therapy
    How the “surprise factor” can help you in recovery
    How breaking the silence of the eating disorder can help you turn a corner
    What are lateral moves and how they can help you move forward with your food fears
    A mindset to bring to your recovery that will help you break patterns
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    tammy@iaedp.comTHE DAILY GROWTH HABIT 🌱
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    Latest track: Forgiving Myself for Binge Eating
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    PLUS you get entered into our monthly raffle to win a 45-minute Soul Strength's Strategy Session with Jessica. 2 lucky winners drawn each month. Fill out the survey once and stay in the running month after month.
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    • 37 min
    5 steps to IMPROVE your BODY IMAGE

    5 steps to IMPROVE your BODY IMAGE

    (Disclaimer: This episode is a re-run. It was originally published on September 30, 2022)
    “The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself”. -Maya Angelou
    For this "5 Things Friday" we're covering steps you can take to improve your body image.
    How we think about ourselves is such an important factor in how we treat ourselves. Our perception of our body gets filtered through our beliefs, experiences, upbringing, and other sociocultural factors. The good news is our perception of self and body can change.
    Tune into advice from Summer Innanen on how to break out of the diet culture cage so you can wear, say, and do whatever you want.
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    THE DAILY GROWTH HABIT 🌱
    Request an invite to our private library of audio affirmations - request FREE access now!
    Latest track: Forgiving Myself for Binge Eating
    LISTENER SURVEY 🎧
    Click here to take a short survey to get personalized support and help us grow our network of shows.
    PLUS you get entered into our monthly raffle to win a 45-minute Soul Strength's Strategy Session with Jessica. 2 lucky winners drawn each month. Fill out the survey once and stay in the running month after month.
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    • 20 min
    How do you know you’re READY TO RECOVER from an eating disorder? Q&A with Kristina Saffran

    How do you know you’re READY TO RECOVER from an eating disorder? Q&A with Kristina Saffran

    How do you know when you're ready to recover from an eating disorder... and will it be worth it?
    This was a question Nay, a listener from our community, wrote in to be answered on Equipped to Recover.
    In our mission to help you learn from the best, Kristina Saffran co-founder of Project Heal and CEO of Equip Health has a lot to say about readiness to recover and if it's worth it. Kristina's connected with thousands of people in recovery and has personal experience recovering from an eating disorder. 
    Let's dive in and hear what she has to say on how to know when you're ready to recover from an eating disorder. 
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    Equip's Website
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Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
498 Ratings

498 Ratings

KatieLoowho ,

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I just love this podcast Jessica has such a calming voice and you can just feel the passion she has to help anyone brave enough to recover and free up brain space. I feel Jessica brings amazing guests to speak on topics that are so relevant to healing. I especially love the vulnerability and honesty that is presented week after week. Highly recommend you give a listen.

KatBoulder ,

Supportive and inspirational

Jessica and team at Recovery Warriors are all AMAZING! The episodes contain insights and wisdom that comes from real lived experience. The topics covered are so
relevant and important to the overall discourse around eating disorders and recovery. Jessica has a talent for translating conceptual theories into relatable narratives with practical applications that I can use to manifest real change in my behaviors and thoughts. I am so beyond grateful for this podcast and the help and support it offers!

ColetteEvan ,

Thanks

Jessica's wisdom and insights bring so much value to my experiences. Grateful for her light love and guidance.

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