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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 21 MIN

How to Cope with Food Guilt During the Festive Season

from Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast · host Ciandra Birnbaum

In today’s episode , we’re talking about something that so many people in recovery struggle with this time of year — the DREADED food guilt. The festive season brings a lot of joy, but it also brings bigger meals, different foods, family gatherings, and loads of mixed emotions. If you’ve been feeling guilty, overwhelmed, or “out of control” around food during the holidays, you’re not alone at all.In this episode, we’ll chat about why food guilt shows up so strongly during the festive season, how diet culture makes it even louder, and what you can do to ground yourself when those thoughts start creeping in. I’ll walk you through some ways to stay connected to your recovery, remind yourself that you’re allowed to enjoy food, and move through the season with a bit more ease and compassion. Happy Holidays! 🎄Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: [email protected]👉🏻 If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and share a screenshot on Instagram by tagging me @flourishwithciandra and I'll be sure to re-share.FOR MORE SUPPORT:❤️ Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply to work with me 1:1 to recover from your eating disorder while improving your relationship with food and exercise, head to: https://rb.gy/o3i6t ❤️ If you're not ready to commit to a coaching package, why not schedule a 90-minute kick-start session where we can get your recovery off to the right start: Apply here: https://rb.gy/i7srly❤️ Get Eating Disorder Recovery Guides and Workbooks to aid your recovery: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FlourishTherapy❤️ Download your FREE Self Care for Eating Disorder Recovery eBook by heading to https://bit.ly/44CKaRg

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In today’s episode , we’re talking about something that so many people in recovery struggle with this time of year — the DREADED food guilt. The festive season brings a lot of joy, but it also brings bigger meals, different foods, family gatherings, and loads of mixed emotions. If you’ve been feeling guilty, overwhelmed, or “out of control” around food during the holidays, you’re not alone at all. In this episode, we’ll chat about why food guilt shows up so strongly during the festive season,...

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