Understanding Extreme Hunger: What It Is & Why You Shouldn't Fear It | With Gemma Vernon

JOIN THE RULE BREAKER WAITING LIST: Sign me up! In this episode of Food is Food, I'm joined by certified eating disorder recovery coach Gemma, who shares her lived experience of recovering from anorexia and navigating the challenges of extreme hunger. Together, we explore why hunger can feel overwhelming after restriction, the difference between physical and mental hunger, common fears around overeating and weight gain, and how learning to trust your body leads to having more flexibility and freedom with food. If you're worried that your hunger is "too much," afraid you'll never stop eating, or wondering whether recovery is really worth it, this conversation is for you.Episodes drop every Thursday.What You'll Learn:What extreme hunger actually is and why it happens during recovery.The difference between physical hunger, mental hunger, and food preoccupation.Why periods of overeating can be a normal part of nutritional rehabilitation.Common fears around weight gain, losing control, and "eating too much."Practical ways to respond to extreme hunger with support and structure.Connect with Gemma:Find Your Recovered: https://findyourrecovered.comGemma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findyourrecovered/ About our Guest:Gemma is a Certified Carolyn Costin Institute Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and founder of Find Your Recovered. Having fully recovered from anorexia herself, she now supports others through compassionate, lived-experience-informed recovery coaching.Connect with Talia:Talia’s Instagram: @tcnutritionFood Is Food Instagram: @foodisfoodpodWebsite & Mailing List: www.taliacechele.com Clinic Enquiries: https://www.taliacecchele.com/contact Support the Podcast:If this episode resonated with you, you can support Food is Food by:Following or subscribing to the podcastLeaving a 5* reviewSharing this episode with someone who might find it helpfulDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individual medical or dietetic advice.