Eating Disorder Therapy & Recovery | Harriet Frew on Intuitive Eating & Coaching with Sensitivity | HCA Talks Health

What does effective eating disorder therapy really look like in practice? Have you ever struggled with your relationship with food, or wondered how to support someone caught in the cycle of disordered eating?In this episode of HCA Talks Health, counsellor Harriet Frew shares her journey of recovery from bulimia, her insights into eating disorder therapy, and how she now works to help others heal.Harriet discusses her current therapeutic approach, her experience with intuitive eating, and the way her relationship with food has evolved. For anyone struggling personally, she shares practical ways to begin breaking free from disordered eating patterns.This conversation is also invaluable for Health Coaches and those considering a career in health coaching with guidance on how to approach disordered eating with sensitivity, compassion, and awareness.🔑 Topics covered:Eating disorder therapy and recovery insights Intuitive eating and building a healthier relationship with foodPractical first steps for those struggling with disordered eatingGuidance for Health Coaches and future Health Coaches on working with clients affected by food strugglesCreating emotional safety in coaching conversations⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Harriet Frew (accredited counsellor & eating disorder therapist)02:00 The hidden struggle of bulimia: functioning outside, turmoil inside03:00 Why help was hard to find in the late ’90s04:00 What would have helped: psychoeducation & breaking the restrict–binge–purge cycle06:00 Purpose-led path: the “wounded healer”07:00 How common disordered eating is; normalised behaviours and shame08:00 Beyond body image: conditioning, stigma & deeper drivers10:00 First step to healing: tell someone you trust11:00 Turning point: time in Australia & training as a therapist12:00 Life now: intuitive eating with flexibility (no rigid rules)14:00 Finding the middle ground: trial, error & the “sweet spot”15:00 When medical restrictions exist (e.g., coeliac): workable alternatives16:00 Harriet’s integrative approach: story, motivation & self-care eating17:00 Structure vs intuition, relapse planning & body-image work19:00 How Harriet works: 1:1 therapy, online courses & resources21:00 Guidance for coaches: scope, listening & avoiding restrictive plans24:00 Hope: recovery is possible—don’t give up25:00 Closing 🌿 More from The Health Coaches AcademyFollow HCA on Instagram 👉 @healthcoachesacademyDiscover a rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching: https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com🎙 Subscribe & ReviewIf you loved this episode, please subscribe to our channel and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more health coaches with these life-changing insights. Thanks for tuning in to HCA Talks Health! See you in two weeks!