7: The blurry line between eating disorders and disordered eating and what ambivalence really says about your recovery

In this episode, we explore the often blurry line between eating disorders and disordered eating and the nuance between having a clinical diagnosis or not. I’ll share about how many so-called "healthy habits" are normalized eating disorder behaviors. Finally, I’ll share insight about how ambivalence in recovery connects to deeper psychological issues underlying eating disorders. Whether you're early in recovery ready to learn some basics or struggling to identify the deeper issues keeping you stuck, this episode offers clarity on how to recognize when wellness behaviors cross into disordered territory and what’s really driving them in the first place. Key Points[00:05:00] The difference between eating disorders and disordered eating[00:07:44] Questionnaire to determine if you or someone you love has disordered eating[00:9:43] Eating disorders can happen at any weight, body size, or shape[00:10:53] Examples of normalized disordered eating [00:13:05] Factors and rates of disordered eating turning into a full blown eating disorder[00:17:16] The deep dish - what comes up from taking responsibility for your recovery[00:25:43] Recommendations for looking for support Resources MentionedRecovery Deep Dish Episode 5 - The nervous system in recoveryPsychology TodayTherapy DenLook for somatic experiencing therapists at Somatic Experiencing International DirectoryAttachment therapists - AEDP DirectoryEpisode Links:Website: swellmentalhealth.comInstagram: @counselorkate and @swellmentalhealthEmail: [email protected]