My Messy Extreme Hunger

In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most overwhelming and misunderstood parts of eating disorder recovery: extreme hunger. The kind of hunger that can make you feel terrified, out of control, confused, guilty, and convinced something is wrong with you.We’re diving into the reality of what extreme hunger actually is, why it happens, why it can continue even after weight restoration, and why your body is not “broken” for asking for more food. I also talk about the emotional side of recovery — the body changes, fluid retention, fear of weight gain, mental hunger, and the uncomfortable middle phase that nobody prepares you for.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck between wanting recovery and panicking over what recovery is doing to their body. If you’ve ever wondered:* “Will this ever stop?”* “Am I developing BED?”* “Why am I still hungry?”* “Why does my body feel so unfamiliar?”* “Why does recovery feel harder before it feels better?”…you are not alone.We’ll also talk about the science behind post-starvation hyperphagia/extreme hunger, the body’s healing process, and why honoring your hunger is not failure — it’s survival and repair. Recovery is messy, uncomfortable, emotional, and deeply misunderstood, but your body is trying to protect you, not punish you.