Rewired

The Rewired Podcast is a podcast for people struggling with eating disorders. Meg and Safia draw on their own lived experiences, personal reflections, and have guests providing expert insights to help listeners rewire their thoughts, reclaim their lives, and build lasting recovery.

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Yesterday · 51 min
Eating Disorder Mind Games
JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Eating disorders can be incredibly convincing; it’s why so many of us stay unwell for so long. In this episode, we look at some of the common “mind games” that can keep you stuck – everything from being told you “look well” or that your blood results are fine, to comparing yourself with someone who seems to be struggling more. We talk about why these thoughts can be so difficult to challenge, and come back to a bigger question: what kind of life are you able to live when the eating disorder is making the decisions? Topics covered: Common ED “mind games” Questioning whether you’re struggling “enough” Medical reassurance and recovery Comparing yourself with others Appearance and eating disorder recovery Hunger cues and recovery Looking beyond being “well enough” to function For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Connect with us: MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: hello@safiaed.comWebsite: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.
September 18 · 43 min
The Hunger Paradox
JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Have you ever been scared of hunger, but also wished you had the cues? In this episode, we get into the strange contradiction of wanting to feel hungry enough before eating, while also spending so much time worrying about hunger itself… We also take a closer look at what happens when we turn sensations into judgements, and why eating doesn’t have to depend on getting those signals “right”. Especially in recovery, hunger can be unpredictable! Sometimes structure is more helpful than waiting to feel ready. You can eat when you’re hungry, when you’re not sure, or even when you still feel a bit full – without needing to work out exactly what your hunger is telling you first. Topics covered: The contradiction of wanting and fearing hunger Trying to achieve the “perfect” amount of hunger Body-scanning and constantly monitoring hunger Why hunger can become another thing to control The difference between a sensation and the judgement attached to it Fear of fullness and what it can mean in recovery Eating for reasons beyond hunger Why hunger and fullness can be unpredictable in recovery Mental hunger and the role of structure Practising eating without perfect conditions For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Connect with us: MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: hello@safiaed.comWebsite: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.
September 11 · 56 min
Somatic Compassion
JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ This week, we’re joined by Dr Ann Saffi Biasetti to talk about somatic compassion and what it means to build a relationship with your body, both in recovery and beyond. We get into what happens when you know something intellectually, but still feel completely different about (and differently in) your physical self. Dr Ann also talks through some common themes we see in our work as coaches: grief, the fear of not liking your recovered appearance, some of the ways loved ones can make things harder without meaning to — and why recovery doesn’t have to mean loving the way your body looks. Topics covered: What “your body never meant you any harm” really means The gap between knowing and feeling Moving away from fighting the body Fear of not liking your recovered appearance How somatic work can aid eating disorder recovery A simple somatic practice for difficult moments How support can unintentionally reinforce ED fears Making space for grief in recovery Beginning to relate to your body differently For more information or to join the Rewired Community:www.rewiredinaction.com/ Resources mentioned: Your Body Never Meant You Any Harm: A Somatic Guide to Forgiving and Healing Your Relationship with Your Body Connect with us: Dr Ann Saffi BiasettiWebsite: www.anembodiedlife.comInstagram: @anembodiedlife MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: hello@safiaed.comWebsite: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.
September 4 · 57 min
Saf’s Story Part 2
JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Safia continues her recovery story from last week’s episode, this time focusing on the process itself: beginning therapy, challenging food rules, and eventually letting go of exercise. She shares some of the (many!) moments where she wanted to undo a challenge — the messy middle of recovery — but also those blossoming moments of freedom and connection, and how life changed in ways she never could have imagined for herself. Topics covered: Committing to recovery Challenging food rules Extreme hunger and learning to trust her body Letting go of compulsive exercise Finding meaning beyond food, weight and movement Learning that recovery doesn’t have to be perfect The role of accountability in recovery When periods restart How recovery ultimately changed everything For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.
August 28 · 45 min
Safia’s Story Part 1
JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com In this two-part miniseries, Safia shares the first half of her recovery story, reflecting on her childhood and some of the big life changes that came through university and work. As time went on, her days became increasingly dominated by food, movement and an eating disorder that shapeshifted to preserve itself. Safia also looks back at the points where she began to realise that the life she was living wasn’t the life she wanted, and talks about how she began to take steps towards reconnecting with what actually mattered to her. Topics covered: Safia’s early relationship with food Body image, movement and dieting The impact of university and major life changes Perfectionism and fear of failure The role of relationships Recognising that the eating disorder was taking over Starting therapy and challenging food and movement rules Reconnecting with values Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.
August 21 · 40 min
How We Started Recovery
JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com Starting recovery wasn’t one neat decision for either of us. There were moments where we knew we couldn’t carry on as we were, but that didn’t mean that we felt completely ready to let our EDs go. So, in this episode, we’re going back to the beginning. We share what was happening in our lives at the time, and the difference between knowing you want to change, and actually being willing to do something about it… We also discuss how recovery can begin before you feel ready, and how the reasons you start recovering can evolve once you begin to experience a different way of living. Topics covered: Our reality check moments What our first steps looked like The role of support in getting started How our motivation changed once we began What helped us keep going when it felt difficult Busting the “feeling ready” mirage Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself DISCLAIMER Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.
August 14 · 47 min
The Genetic Component
JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY:www.rewiredinaction.com The Genetic Component with EDGI Research This week, we're so excited to be joined by Gerome Breen, Professor of Psychiatric Genetics at King's College London and Chief Investigator of the UK Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI-UK), to talk about a topic we both feel passionate about: the biology behind eating disorders. We explore what this means exactly, and why understanding the genetic component matters. We also discuss protecting your recovery, what researchers at King's College London are trying to learn through EDGI UK, and how taking part in research could help develop better treatments in the future. Topics covered: How eating disorders are genetic disorders The link between eating disorders and OCD Protecting your recovery The research King's College London are doing to understand eating disorders Why genetics matter in eating disorder research What you can do if you'd like to participate in the EDGI UK study Connect with us: EDGI UKEmail: EDGI@kcl.ac.ukWebsite: https://edgiuk.org/Instagram: @edgi_UK MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recovery SafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: hello@safiaed.comWebsite: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor)Instagram: @tallulahself DisclaimerPlease keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.
August 6 · 42 min
Time & ED Recovery
Time & ED Recovery It’s possibly one of the most persistently difficult, yet under-discussed, aspects of life with an ED (and even in recovery). The counting down of minutes until you're "allowed" to eat, the rigid eating windows, the movement routines, feeling like life is passing you by… time touches everything, and everyone, in one way or another. Given its prevalence, we wanted to share our own experiences of how exhausting it was to live by the clock, why recovery means learning to let go of time-based rules, and how regular, adequate nourishment helps your body feel safe again. We also explore the grief of time lost to an eating disorder, and why it's never too late to choose a different future. Topics covered: How EDs distort your relationship with time Rigid meal timings, eating windows & food rules Challenging "cut-off" times for eating Why your body isn't a clock Learning to be flexible and say yes to life How regularity creates biological safety Being present instead of constantly watching the clock Grieving time lost to an eating disorder Time-hopping and using future you as motivation Choosing your “hard” For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.
July 30 · 55 min
Exercise & Hope with Julia Trehane
Exercise & Hope with Julia Trehane This week, we're joined by fellow Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, podcast host and speaker Julia Trehane. After living with orthorexia and exercise addiction for over 40 years, Julia is now fully recovered and helps others move beyond symptom management to address the deeper roots of an eating disorder. Together, we explore exercise in recovery (and why it can be so difficult to let go of), alongside the fear of life beyond the eating disorder. We also talk about hope – how to hold onto it when everything feels impossible, and why full recovery is possible, even after decades of illness. Topics covered: Julia's recovery after 40 years with an eating disorder Exercise addiction & compulsive movement Letting go of control in recovery Why healing the cause matters, not just the symptoms Holding onto hope when recovery feels impossible What full recovery can really look like For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com Connect with us: Julia Trehane Website: https://juliatrehane.com The Eating Disorder Recovery Circle: https://www.edrecoverycircle.com Podcast: Fly to Freedom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@juliatrehane Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as those of our guests, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help that's right for you.
July 23 · 34 min
Balancing foods & Body Changes
Balancing Food & Body Changes In this episode, we explore the mental gymnastics that often come with an eating disorder: balancing meals across the day, planning around events, trying to make every food “fit” a set of rules (to name but a few…). It’s exhausting, and yet utterly compulsive – and so today, we go through some tools to help step away from the maths equation altogether. We also dive into one of the biggest fears in recovery: body changes. What if recovery changes your body? Will you ever be able to enjoy life if it does? We share our own experiences of challenging these fears, why recovery isn't about feeling ready first, and how your thinking gradually shifts as you keep choosing recovery-aligned actions. Topics covered: The mental load of constantly balancing food Breaking the cycle of planning, compensating and "earning" food Why recovery often feels harder before it gets easier How repeated exposure helps rewire your brain over time Fear of body changes and why it doesn't last forever How your values and life gradually become bigger than your body Why you don't need certainty to begin recovery For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com Connect with us: Meg: Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia: Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor): Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor): Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional support tailored to you.
July 16 · 33 min
Honesty & Eating Disorders
Honesty & Eating Disorders Lying often becomes part of the picture in eating disorders, even when honesty is something a person deeply values. It can show up in small moments or bigger patterns, usually not out of intent to deceive, but as a way of managing fear, shame, or pressure. Today, we look at why transparency can feel so difficult and what sits underneath common secrecies, as well as how recovery can help nudge the balance towards openness. We really hope that this episode helps ease any guilt, and encourages anyone who resonates with the experience to see how honesty can make support frameworks that much more impactful. Topics covered: Why honesty can feel difficult Common patterns of hiding, minimising, or saying “I’m fine” What lying is protecting in the short term Fear and shame: the role they play in secrecy How malnutrition impacts thinking and perception The eating disorder voice vs. the authentic self Impact on relationships and rebuilding trust What helps support honesty in recovery and with loved ones For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com Connect with us: Meg: Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia: Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor): Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor): Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional support tailored to you.
July 9 · 48 min
Food Paralysis
Food Paralysis Choosing what to eat can feel impossible when every option comes with dozens of competing rules, questions and "what ifs." In this episode of Rewired, we explore the experience of food paralysis, and why something as simple as picking a yoghurt, ordering from a menu or deciding on a snack can become completely overwhelming with an ED. We share our own experiences of getting stuck in supermarket aisles (endlessly weighing up every possible option) and explain why recovery can sometimes make this paralysis feel even stronger before it gets easier. We also talk through the tools that helped us break free from perfectionism — and make decisions based on recovery rather than fear. Topics covered: Why food paralysis happens Why recovery can make food choices feel harder The endless competing rules and variables Common food paralysis triggers Why trying to find the "perfect" choice keeps you stuck Planning ahead and reducing options Using commitment, mantras and soundbites to stay on track Letting go of perfection; embracing "good enough" Does it get better? How regular eating helps For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com Connect with us: Meg: Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia: Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor): Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor): Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer Please keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as our work as eating disorder recovery coaches, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get personalised support.
July 3 · 46 min
Comparison
Comparison It's not overstating to say that comparison affects almost every part of life with an eating disorder. It can creep in when you're with other people, eating, scrolling social media, looking back at old photos… even just walking into a room. And on the flip-side, comparison can make recovery feel harder, maybe pulling focus away from your own progress. Today’s episode is all about unpacking the comparison trap: how it keeps people stuck, and why trying to beat it only pulls you further into the ED cycle. We also share the tools that made the biggest difference in our own recoveries, alongside ideas we regularly discuss inside the Rewired Community, where comparison is one of the topics people ask us about most. Topics covered: Why comparison feels so convincing in an ED Comparing your body, food, movement, productivity, and your past self Fixating on one particular person The eating disorder's "filter" Looking to other people for permission Different bodies, different paths Staying in your own lane What really matters to you? Practical tools for responding to comparison in the moment How we've built the Rewired Community to reduce comparison rather than reinforce it For more information or to join the Rewired Community: www.rewiredinaction.com Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: https://www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself Disclaimer We're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
June 26 · 45 min
10 Recovery Game-changers: Meg
10 Recovery Game-changers: Meg Following on from last week's episode, today Meg shares ten recovery game-changers of her own. Things like letting go of control, allowing herself to feel frustrated, learning not to engage with every eating disorder thought – and, crucially, accepting that different bodies are on different paths. We also share more about our upcoming Rewired Workshop: Taking Action – a session designed to help bridge the gap between intention and practice, especially when motivation is low or fear is loud. Rewired Workshop: Taking ActionA 60-minute workshop exploring practical tools to help you move from intention to action in your eating disorder recovery. Sign up here: https://buy.stripe.com/fZu4gB2tH2DC902ak057W0q Topics covered: • Letting go of control and certainty • Recovery rules • Blocking ED thoughts • Feeling frustration and discomfort without giving up • “Different bodies, different paths” • Radical acceptance • Curating online and offline spaces • Soundbites and value alignment For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/ Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: https://www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself [DISCLAIMER] We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
June 24 · 43 min
Heatwaves and ED Recovery
Heatwaves and ED Recovery Hot weather can throw up challenges that people don't always expect in recovery. Appetite might feel different, for one. Plus being more tired and irritable, or blaming your body for feeling uncomfortable (when actually, you're just too hot) against a backdrop of triggering media messages… All of these factors can make summer especially tough when you’re in eating disorder recovery. This week, we discuss the realities of recovery during the hotter months. Be that eating despite unreliable hunger cues, dealing with body image, navigating travel, or simply fielding unhelpful narratives online: we reflect on what we personally gained from letting go of those pressures, and how recovery can open the door to a very different experience of summer altogether. Topics covered: • Why heat can make recovery feel harder • Appetite changes, fatigue and food • Summer body culture and relapse thoughts • Body image when wearing less clothing • Feeling uncomfortable in your body vs feeling uncomfortable because you're hot • Heat, movement and compulsive exercise • Eating regularly when hunger cues feel different • Ice cream, BBQs, holidays, and seasonal food fears • Travel and disrupted routines • The nervous system impact of heat • Reclaiming summer from the eating disorder Upcoming workshop: Rewired Workshop: Taking Action A £2, 60-minute workshop exploring practical tools to help you move from intention to action in your eating disorder recovery. Sign up here: https://buy.stripe.com/fZu4gB2tH2DC902ak057W0q For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/ Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: https://www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself [DISCLAIMER] We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
June 19 · 49 min
10 Recovery Game-changers: Safia
10 Recovery Game-changers: Safia In this personal episode, Safia shares ten of the biggest game-changers from her own recovery. Some were practical, like getting rid of scales or buying clothes that fit her changing body. Others were mindset shifts: being more honest with the people around her, outing hidden rules, and staying focused on her own recovery to limit comparison. We also discuss why consistency mattered far more than motivation, along with some of the tools that helped recovery feel doable along the way. With that said, we’re proud to share our upcoming Rewired Workshop: Taking Action, to help you bridge the gap between wanting recovery and putting it into practice day to day. Rewired Workshop: Taking ActionA 60-minute workshop exploring practical tools to help you move from intention to action in your eating disorder recovery. Sign up here: https://buy.stripe.com/fZu4gB2tH2DC902ak057W0q Topics covered: • Opening up to others • Challenging the hidden rules • Staying focused on your own path • Values, regret, and building a life bigger than your ED • Letting go of perfectionism • Creating an environment that supports change • Self-compassion and understanding your body's needs • Navigating body changes • Taking stock of recovery wins along the way • Why consistency matters more than mood or motivation For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/ Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: https://www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself [DISCLAIMER] We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
June 12 · 50 min
Rigidity & Routine
Rigidity & Routine One of the things we see time and time again – both in ourselves and in the people we work with – is just how overwhelmingly rigid routines take over life when you’re struggling with an ED. With this in mind, this week, we’re exploring the many ways rigidity can show up in an eating disorder: safe foods, strict timings, movement routines, rituals, certainty-seeking, and the feeling that everything has to be done in a particular way. We look at why this happens, including the impact of starvation on the brain, and how even the most concrete rigidities can soften with adequate nourishment. Most importantly, we talk about the freedom that comes when life no longer has to revolve around rules, routines, and getting everything “right”. Topics covered: • What rigidity can look like in eating disorders • How starvation and energy deficit affect cognitive flexibility • Safe foods, food rules, brands, timings, and meal routines • Rigidity around movement and exercise • Certainty-seeking and needing things done a particular way • The role of personality, temperament, and neurodivergence • Why rigidity can feel safe even when it’s causing harm • Challenging rigidity in recovery • The concept of recovery momentum and neural pathways • The freedom that comes from expanding life beyond the eating disorder For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/ Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: https://www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself [DISCLAIMER] We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
June 5 · 55 min
Orthorexia with Florence Gillet
Orthorexia with Florence Gillet For many people, orthorexia begins with a genuine wish to feel better, improve health, manage symptoms, or solve a problem. But when food rules become rigid and anxiety around eating grows, it can become difficult to see where self-care ends and obsession begins. This week, we’re joined by Florence Gillet, Certified Eating Psychology Coach and founder of Beyond Body Image. Florence shares her personal experience of developing orthorexia after changing her diet to improve her skin, and reflects on how behaviours that appeared healthy from the outside gradually became restrictive and all-consuming. We also explore the overlap between wellness culture and EDs — including the impact of elimination diets — and why rebuilding trust in your body can be the most health-affirming choice of all. Topics covered:  * Florence’s background and the work she does today • When self-care becomes rigidity and obsession • Spotting orthorexia red flags • The impact of restriction on hunger, fullness, and social eating • Letting go of food rules during recovery • Restriction in the name of gut health or clear skin • Challenging fears around inflammation, toxins, and "bad" foods • The role of black-and-white thinking in orthorexia • Considerations for healthcare professionals For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/ Connect with us: Florence Gillet Instagram: @beyond.bodyimage Website: https://www.beyondbodyimage.com/about/ Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: https://www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself [DISCLAIMER] We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help with your own unique recovery.
May 29 · 50 min
Pregnancy & ED Recovery
Pregnancy & ED Recovery Eating disorders aside, pregnancy can bring up all sorts of feelings and challenges for people. However, in this episode, we talk about why this stage of life can feel particularly complex when your relationship with food, weight, and body has been difficult in the past. Drawing on our own experiences, we unpack some of the things that did, or can, feel hard: body changes, weight gain, medical appointments, food and movement advice, or just the uncertainty that comes with your body doing something you can’t fully control. We also look at how ED thoughts can resurface during pregnancy, alongside some practical tools and tips to combat them. And finally, we’ll be reflecting on how pregnancy can strengthen recovery — offering an opportunity to practise trust and self-advocacy — as well as modelling the relationship with food and body image you want for your child. Topics covered:  * Why pregnancy can feel triggering in ED recovery • Body changes, weight gain, and navigating medical weigh-ins • The fear of losing control over your body • Food rules, nutrition messaging and advice • Movement during pregnancy • Recognising signs that pregnancy may be triggering old patterns • Advocating for yourself with healthcare professionals • Recovery tools and tips • How becoming a parent can strengthen recovery motivation • Why struggling with triggers doesn’t mean recovery is “going wrong” For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/ Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: https://www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself [DISCLAIMER] We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.
May 23 · 54 min
Rewired in Action Community: May Testimonials
Rewired in Action Community: May Testimonials Each month, we’ll be sharing episodes featuring voices from the Rewired in Action Community — giving members the chance to talk about what’s been helpful, and what recovery can look like alongside the Community. We discuss the impact of shared experience and realising you’re not the only one thinking or struggling in a certain way. Whether you’re laying foundations, working towards bigger “sparkly” goals, or simply wanting a consistent recovery top-up, the Rewired in Action Community offers members a safe, supportive space and tools to help make change possible — no matter your age, recovery stage, or goals. Topics covered: * What the Rewired in Action Community offers * Hearing others’ experiences and not feeling alone * The impact of shared questions and lived experience * Tools, Q&As, and applying things in real time * Support alongside therapy or dietetic work * Building belief and making changes that felt out of reach * Why a consistent, safe space matters For more info or to sign up to the Rewired Community: https://rewiredinaction2.carrd.co/ Connect with us: Meg Instagram: @megsy_recovery YouTube: Megsy Recovery TikTok: megsy recovery Safia Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach Email: hello@safiaed.com Website: https://www.safiaed.com Em (copywriter & editor) Instagram: @em_schone Tallulah Self (podcast editor) Instagram: @tallulahself [DISCLAIMER] We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.

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