stuck in ED recovery — things to try when nothing is working | the recovered-ish podcast ep. 31

Episode DescriptionIf you've been doing all the things — therapy, dietician, meal plan — and still feel like you're spinning your wheels, this episode is for you.In this episode I'm sharing a practical, honest list of things to try when eating disorder recovery feels stuck. These are the gaps I've seen in standard treatment models, the things that have made the biggest difference for my clients and for me, and the approaches that might breathe some new life into your recovery if you're hitting a wall.In This Episode:Why recovering towards something — not just away from the ED — changes everythingEMDR therapy and trauma — and why addressing the root might be the missing pieceWhen to consider changing or adding to your treatment teamGetting assessed for neurodivergence, OCPD, or OCD — and why it mattersThe "acting as if" technique — and why fake it till you make it actually worksAuditing the information faucets in your life — what's helping and what's feeding the disorderReducing decision fatigue around food — and why surrendering control is actually strengthTimestamps:0:00 Intro — burnout, pregnancy fatigue, and why I almost quit 5:00 Today's topic — what to try when recovery feels stuck 7:00 Recover towards something — adding non-recovery goals 11:00 EMDR therapy and complex trauma in eating disorders 17:00 When to change or add to your treatment team 21:00 Coaching as an addition to therapy 23:00 Getting assessed — neurodivergence, OCPD, OCD 28:00 The "acting as if" technique 31:00 Auditing your information faucets 34:00 Reducing decision fatigue — surrendering control is strength 38:00 Closing thoughts + availability for EMDR and coachingResources + Connect with Me:Recovery Skills Training: https://recoverwithchloe.thrivecart.com/recovery-skills-training/One-on-one coaching intensives — 2 spots left before maternity leave: https://recover-with-chloe.moxieapp.com/public/recover-with-chloe-coaching-applicationEMDR therapy in California — reach out: https://www.socalwellnessgroup.co/contactInstagram: @recoverwithchloeLeave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple PodcastsSubscribe on YouTubeKeywords/Tags: stuck in eating disorder recovery, ED recovery plateau, EMDR eating disorders, eating disorder treatment options, neurodivergence and eating disorders, OCPD eating disorder, recovered-ish podcast, chloe cox, ED recovery podcastResources + Connect with Me:Instagram: @recoverwithchloeRecovery Skills Training: use code PODCAST for $57 off!Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple PodcastsSubscribe on YouTube!