From Body Hate to Body Neutral: Healing After an Eating Disorder

What does healing your relationship with your body actually look like after an eating disorder? In this episode of Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, we sit down with Hannah Guy and Katelyn Campbell, Psy.D., who specializes in working with eating disorders, to explore the complex and non-linear journey of body image healing and recovery. From deep-rooted body hatred to developing body neutrality, this conversation breaks down what it really takes to move toward acceptance—without toxic positivity. We talk about the societal pressures that shape negative body image, the role of cognitive rigidity in keeping people stuck, and how developing cognitive flexibility can support long-term healing. This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all—and that “fully recovered” can look different for everyone. Whether you’re navigating your own healing journey or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers insight, validation, and a more compassionate perspective on body image and eating disorder recovery. In this episode, we cover: Body image struggles after eating disorder recovery The roots of body hatred and internalized beliefs Moving from body hatred to body neutrality Cognitive rigidity vs. cognitive flexibility in treatment Redefining recovery and what “healed” really means Finding identity and purpose beyond your body Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Body Image and Eating Disorders 05:43 Understanding the Roots of Body Hatred 11:30 Moving Towards Body Neutrality 16:41 Cognitive Rigidity and Flexibility in Treatment 22:59 Finding Purpose Beyond Body Image   ✨ Want more of Katelyn Campbell? Find her here: Website: katelyncampbellpsyd.com TikTok: @growing.a.therapist Instagram: dr.katelyncampbell   ✨ Want to work with Hannah and the trauma therapy team at Revive Therapy Services? You’ve gotta be a PA resident—check us out at revivetherapyservices.com And don’t forget to follow along on TikTok & IG: @revivetherapyservices