6: Recovery Is A Radical Act: 11 Ways To Attune To Yourself and F*ck The System

In this episode, we explore how the current political and social climate can impact eating disorder recovery by triggering nervous system dysregulation. Learn why stress can make us vulnerable to old patterns and discover practical tools for staying embodied during turbulent times. We discuss attachment healing as political resistance, how to recognize nervous system states, and ways to create safety in your body when the world feels overwhelming. This episode offers 11 strategies for maintaining recovery while navigating collective stress, honoring grief and anger as necessary emotions, and finding strength through embodied awareness. Perfect for anyone feeling the impact of current events on their relationship with food and body.Key Points[00:04:10] A review of how the nervous system works - go check out Episode 5, Parts 1 and 2 for a deeper dive [00:08:36] How stress impacts executive functioning, eating disorder and trauma history,  and how systems of oppression benefit[00:15:00] Diet culture is a vehicle for misogyny and keeps us preoccupied from pursuing power, pleasure and autonomy and connection with the Self[00:20:30] Ask yourself these deeper questions if you’re doubting your recovery [00:23:30] Embodied resistance and attachment work in recovery [00:32:48] 11 Things you can do to find safety in the nervous system[00:34:40] How to get back to movement safely - Episode 4 of RDD[00:39:30] Calming Songs for Anxiety on Spotify[00:40:50] Reminders of ways to stay connected to yourselfResources Mentioned:Books:“The Beauty Myth” by Naomi Wolf“Fearing The Black Body” by Sabrina Strings “My Grandmother’s Hands” by Resmaa Menakem“Decolonizing The Body” by Kelsey Blackwell“The Pain We Carry: Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color” by Natalie GutierrezPeople to learn from:Rachel CargleSonya Renee TaylorSaba ChoudryAlok Vaid-MenonEpisode Links:Website: swellmentalhealth.comInstagram: @counselorkate and @swellmentalhealthEmail: [email protected] in touch and work with me!: swellmentalhealth.com/contact