why relapse is part of recovery (not a failure) | the recovered-ish podcast ep. 6

hi. welcome back to recovered-ish.this episode is about relapse and why i don’t think it means what we’ve been taught to believe it means.relapse is extremely common. and the fact that it’s so common tells me a few things. this is really hard. success in recovery isn’t well defined. and we haven’t figured out eating disorder treatment as well as we think we have.i talk about how relapse usually isn’t accidental. it often has something to do with the nervous system floundering before it finds regulation again. added stress. familiar stress returning before you’re ready. leaving treatment too soon. needing safety again.i also share parts of my own history including a relapse that’s more recent than i’d like to admit and a lot of near misses along the way. lapses. trips that could’ve turned into tumbles. the messy middle that lasts longer than people talk about.we talk about what actually helps when relapse shows up. not panic. not shame. going back to basics. being honest as soon as possible. and re evaluating recovery using the five pillars i come back to again and again. nourishment. movement. support. coping. identity.⚠️ content note this episode is intentionally non graphic. no numbers. no detailed behaviors.in this episode, we talk about: – why relapse is so common – the difference between a lapse and a relapse – nervous system overwhelm and regulation – why relapse isn’t a moral failure – my own relapse and near miss experiences – what actually helps you come back – using the five pillars to reorient recoveryif you’re in a relapse right now, scared you’re heading toward one, or wondering if what you’re experiencing counts, i hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone and a little less panicked.support beyond the episode if you want structure and tools to support your recovery, i created Recovery Skills Training. it’s a step by step course that helps you build real skills around nourishment, movement, coping, support, and identity so you’re not just relying on willpower.you can get $57 off with code PODCAST. 👉 Recovery Skills Training » Powered by ThriveCartfollow me on instagram: @recoverwithchloeResources + 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!