Tips to make refeeding easier after an eating disorder

Your questions on reintroducing food with EDFA counsellor Rowena Brookes

Episode 1 of the Strong Enough by Eating Disorders Families Australia podcast, hosted by Eating Disorders Families Australia - EDFA, titled "Tips to make refeeding easier after an eating disorder" was published on June 18, 2025 and runs 33 minutes.

June 18, 2025 ·33m · Strong Enough by Eating Disorders Families Australia

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Summary

It is a complete understatement to say that refeeding after an eating disorder or reintroducing food after an eating disorder can be challenging.“What is refeeding?” is one of the most common questions Eating Disorders Families Australia receives from carers, who are grappling with the emotional highs and lows, confusion over what to prioritise in refeeding, and how to make things easier or better, for themselves, for their families and their loved ones.In this podcast, EDFA’s Fill the Gap counsellor Rowena Brookes shares insights drawn from both her personal lived experience as a carer and her professional experience as a counsellor.“It's ok to feel lost. It’s ok to feel overwhelmed, scared, frustrated. You are starting a process that really doesn’t get spoken about a lot in society and there is not a lot of research on it, so it feels very unknown,” says Rowena.We understand that every recovery journey is unique, and different approaches work for different individuals and families. The content is intended to offer support and general information, but it is not a substitute for professional advice. We encourage you to seek personalised guidance from a qualified healthcare professional who understands your and your loved one's specific needs.Don’t forget you can access EDFA’s FREE Fill the Gap one-on-one counselling support any time you need it along the way.  Website: https://edfa.org.au/Contact: 1300 195 626 Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than $5 a month.Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/ Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:Anorexia NervosaBulimia NervosaBinge Eating DisorderARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake DisorderOSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders#edfa#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia#refeedingafteranorexia#refeedingaftereatingdisorder#counsellingsupporteatingdisorder#refeedingtips#refeedingadvice  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

It is a complete understatement to say that refeeding after an eating disorder or reintroducing food after an eating disorder can be challenging.

“What is refeeding?” is one of the most common questions Eating Disorders Families Australia receives from carers, who are grappling with the emotional highs and lows, confusion over what to prioritise in refeeding, and how to make things easier or better, for themselves, for their families and their loved ones.

In this podcast, EDFA’s Fill the Gap counsellor Rowena Brookes shares insights drawn from both her personal lived experience as a carer and her professional experience as a counsellor.

“It's ok to feel lost. It’s ok to feel overwhelmed, scared, frustrated. You are starting a process that really doesn’t get spoken about a lot in society and there is not a lot of research on it, so it feels very unknown,” says Rowena.

We understand that every recovery journey is unique, and different approaches work for different individuals and families. The content is intended to offer support and general information, but it is not a substitute for professional advice. We encourage you to seek personalised guidance from a qualified healthcare professional who understands your and your loved one's specific needs.

Don’t forget you can access EDFA’s FREE Fill the Gap one-on-one counselling support any time you need it along the way.

Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Contact: 1300 195 626

Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than $5 a month.

Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/

For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders