In this episode, I chat about why rest can feel so uncomfortable, especially if you're an athlete, active person, or recovering from an eating disorder. We unpack the fear of losing fitness, weight gain, guilt, and the mindset shifts that have helped me learn to trust my body, embrace rest, and recognise that taking time off isn't a setback—it's often what allows you to move forward.

If I had to recover from an eating disorder and hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) all over again, what would I do differently?In this episode, I'm reflecting on my own recovery journey and sharing the things I would approach differently knowing what I know now—not only from lived experience, but also as an Accredited Practising Dietitian working with people recovering from eating disorders, RED-S and HA.

Can you recover your period while continuing to exercise?This is one of the most common questions I receive from athletes and active women navigating hypothalamic amenorrhoea (HA) recovery. In this episode, I'm answering your questions about exercise, energy availability, weight gain, performance and period recovery.We discuss:Why athletes are at increased risk of HA and RED-SWhy HA occurs and what your body is trying to communicateThe importance of restoring energy availabilityWhy being at a healthy weight for your body mattersMy personal experience recovering from HA while continuing to trainWhether exercise causes overshoot weight gainFear of eating more and gaining weight as an athleteConcerns about losing fitness during recoveryHow to move safely without threatening recoveryWhether you can continue exercising and still regain your periodAs always, recovery is highly individual, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. My goal is to help you better understand the principles behind HA recovery so you can make informed decisions that support both your health and performance.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following the podcast and sharing it with someone who may find it helpful.

You are not your eating disorder.In this episode, I explore the concept of externalising the eating disorder and why learning to separate yourself from the illness can be such a powerful recovery tool.We discuss the difference between your healthy self and eating disorder self, why intelligent people can still believe irrational eating disorder thoughts, and how strengthening your healthy voice can help you make decisions that align with your true values rather than the illness.Topics discussed:What it means to externalise the eating disorderHealthy self vs eating disorder selfEgosyntonic and egodystonic aspects of eating disordersWhy recovery can feel like an internal battleHow externalising can reduce shame and self-blameStrengthening the healthy voice and reconnecting with your valuesI hope this episode helps you see that the eating disorder is something you experience—not who you are. 🤍

Recovery doesn't happen when you finally feel ready.In this episode, I chat about one of the hardest truths about eating disorder recovery: at some point, you have to step outside of your comfort zone.Whether it's eating more, giving up calorie counting, gaining weight, taking a rest day, or challenging a fear food, recovery often requires us to do things that feel scary before they feel safe. Waiting until it feels comfortable can keep us stuck for years.I share my own experiences with recovery, why discomfort doesn't mean danger, and how some of the most important recovery milestones once felt completely impossible.If you've ever felt like you know what you need to do but can't bring yourself to do it, this episode is for you.Topics discussed:Why recovery feels so uncomfortableWhy waiting until you're "ready" can keep you stuckGiving up calorie counting and other safety behavioursChallenging fear foods, weight gain, and restThe "cast" analogy and letting go of the eating disorderWhy confidence comes after action, not before

In this episode, I discuss eating disorder recovery when money is a barrier, including affordable nutrition strategies, free sources of support, the importance of seeking help early, and how to identify when "I can't afford recovery" may actually be the eating disorder talking.

If you're constantly thinking about calories, macros, steps, weight, or numbers around food, this episode is for you.In this episode, I discuss why healing your relationship with food requires more than simply eating more—and why letting go of calorie counting is often a crucial part of recovery. We explore how numbers can reinforce rigidity, keep eating disorder thoughts alive, disconnect you from your body's cues, and make it harder to develop true food freedom.I also share insights from my own recovery journey, the psychology behind why the eating disorder brain loves numbers, and how learning to tolerate uncertainty can be one of the most powerful steps towards lasting recovery.Whether you're recovering from an eating disorder, struggling with disordered eating, or simply feeling trapped by food tracking, I hope this episode helps you move one step closer to a healthier, more flexible relationship with food.

One of the biggest fears in eating disorder recovery is:“If I start eating more… will I eventually have to restrict again to stop gaining weight forever?”In this episode, I unpack the science of metabolic adaptation in eating disorder recovery — why energy needs often increase with renourishment, what actually happens to your metabolism during restriction, and why recovery doesn’t mean gaining weight forever.I also share my own experience recovering from chronic underfuelling, how my maintenance intake has changed over time, and why healing your body means bringing systems back online — not “breaking” your metabolism.NOTES: at 13mins when I say skip ahead to avoid hearing my personal example with calories, skip to: 16mins to avoid hearing about my lowest point OR to 17 min 5 sec.

Should you exercise during hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery? How much is okay?

Todays episode we are calling out problematic hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery advice and potentially harmful content being promoted as healthy / wellness content and being used to sell recovery/ hormone health programs.