Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Ciandra Birnbaum
Recovering from Movement Compulsions
29 minutes Posted May 12, 2026 at 5:00 am.
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In today’s episode, we’re talking about recovering from movement compulsions and the fear of slowing down. The need to earn food, hit step goals, or constantly move can become exhausting and all-consuming. If rest makes you feel guilty or anxious, you’re not alone. Movement compulsions are often rooted in fear, control, and the eating disorder trying to make you feel “safe.” In this episode, we cover: 💛 Signs your relationship with movement may have become compulsive 💛 Why rest can feel so un...