Eating While Crying Episode 4: The Noise

Content note: This podcast discusses eating disorders, treatment, and recovery. We don't share numbers or get graphic about behaviors, but some topics may be sensitive for listeners in early recovery.This week Ashley and Shea dig into "the noise" — the relentless internal voice that eating disorders use to stay in control. They talk about what the noise actually sounds like, how it shapeshifts over the course of recovery (from a catchy pop song to a death metal scream), why it promises safety but never delivers, and what it feels like when the volume finally starts to drop. They also get into body safety, the grief of realizing how much time the eating disorder stole, and the small ordinary moments that now feel like freedom.Terms & Resources MentionedPurity culture – The religious and cultural messaging around bodies and sexuality that connects to body shame and disordered eating.Ozempic / GLP-1 medications – The episode touches on the current cultural moment around weight loss drugs and the impact on people in eating disorder recovery.Get Help- NEDA Helpline: 1-800-931-2237 | nationaleatingdisorders.orgCrisis Text Line: Text "NEDA" to 741741Find treatment: psychologytoday.com/us/treatment-centersA Note from Ashley & Shea: We are not medical or mental health professionals, just two people navigating recovery and sharing what that looks like in real life. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as clinical advice. Please reach out to a qualified professional if you're struggling.