Eating Disorders in Midlife: Rachel’s Story

Eating disorders don’t just affect teenagers—and they don’t always go away. In this episode, Rachel shares her experience of living with an eating disorder from adolescence into midlife, including how menopause and modern weight-loss culture triggered a relapse. We talk about the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating, why many people don’t get help early enough, and what recovery really looks like in real life. If your relationship with food has ever felt complicated, this will resonate. We cover: Eating disorders in midlife Relapse and menopause Diet culture and workplace conversations Getting help (and barriers to it) What recovery actually looks like