Episode 57 - Feeling Isolated 

In this episode of my podcast Fly to Freedom, I explore the feelings of isolation that I and many others with eating disorders have experienced. I discuss how isolation manifested for me - from avoiding social gatherings involving food to hiding my eating disorder from loved ones to feeling disconnected even when with other people.  I explain reasons why this isolation occurs, including the effects of malnutrition on my brain, my low self-worth leading to negative thought patterns, and my desire to protect myself and others. I then provide compassionate advice for coping that worked for me, such as mindfulness meditation, journaling, focusing on gratitude, and educating my loved ones.  The episode concludes with a guided meditation that I created, designed to evoke feelings of peace, connectedness, and self-compassion for those who feel alone in their eating disorder struggles. I remind listeners that they deserve compassion and their feelings are valid, just as I had to remind myself. I visualise all of us on this journey being bound together in shared humanity.   #eatingdisorderrecovery #selfcompassion #meditation #mindfulness #mentalhealth Engage With Me I’d love to hear your thoughts and stories. Whether you're on your own journey or supporting someone through theirs, share your experiences and tips with us. Together, we can create a supportive community that celebrates each step towards recovery. Website Juliatrehane.com Email [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliatrehane?igsh=MTZ1