The Body Love Binge - Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

Healing Through Movement: Embodied Dance, Trauma & Reclaiming Your Body with Allison PaganoThis conversation goes somewhere unexpected and beautiful.Allison Pagano is the creator of Embodied Dance, a body of work she accidentally built over 25 years that uses dance and movement as a healing art. She leads teacher trainings, works with clients one-to-one, and has spent decades helping people reconnect to their body's truth and reclaim their power from the inside out. She also has her own deeply personal story of recovery, which is where all of this began.We talk about how the body stores what the mind cannot name, why being witnessed in raw vulnerability is one of the most profound forms of healing, and what it looks like to turn your emotions over to the body and let it lead.This episode is for you if:You feel disconnected from your body and live mostly in your headYou have emotions that feel too big, too scary or completely inaccessibleYou've done mindset work but sense there is something deeper that hasn't shifted yetYou struggle with rage, grief or fear and have no idea how to express them safelyYou want to understand how trauma is stored in the body and how movement can release itYou have never danced in your life and wonder if any of this could possibly be for youIn this episode, we cover:✨ How Allison accidentally created Embodied Dance while in the middle of her own eating disorder recovery✨ The moment of being witnessed in raw vulnerability that changed everything for her✨ How lineage pain, trauma passed down through generations, shows up in our own bodies✨ The process of following emotion as a thread through the body, from activation to full expression✨ Why you do not need to know where something came from to begin healing it✨ Pre-verbal trauma and how the body holds memories the mind cannot access✨ How to begin if you are completely disconnected and cannot feel anything at all✨ Rage as a power reclamation: why owning your anger gives you access to more of everything✨ What to do when you cannot physically express an emotion in the moment✨ Why the cup that holds your grief also holds your joy: feeling more of one opens you to more of everything✨ Victoria's mirror work story: what started as rage led to a memory that had nothing to do with her body at all✨ How creating new movement qualities rewires the brain through neuroplasticity✨ Why you need absolutely no dance experience to benefit from this workPowerful quotes from the episode:💬 "The body never lies. No matter what a person is saying, their body is always telling the truth."💬 "On the other side of doing this work is everything you ever wanted: safety, peace, and feeling at home in yourself."💬 "When you deepen into the rage or the grief, you get back ten times your aliveness, ten times your joy, ten times your pleasure."💬 "Your body holds all your tender secrets. It is your greatest guide. We just have to learn how to access it."💬 "There is a way out. It is not a life sentence. On the other side is a really wonderful way of being in the world, being in your body."If you have ever felt at war with your body, cut off from your emotions, or like there is something stuck that words and thinking cannot reach, this episode is for you. The body has been holding it all, waiting for you to come back to it. And it is never too late to start.Much love. 💛💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Free trial Freedom Collective: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

This one is a big one, my love. Stay with me.I start this episode by answering a question from the wonderful Heather, who asks what to do when thinness feels like the only thing that makes her feel powerful, and why she still isn't surrendering yet. It's such an honest, courageous question, and I wanted to give it the real answer it deserves before diving into today's main topic: the control paradox.Because here's the thing your eating disorder brain is not going to want to hear. The goal of recovery is not to be in control around food. The goal is to let go of control entirely. Control and freedom are not the same thing. They are opposites. And you cannot control your way to the freedom you are desperately seeking.This episode is for you if:You feel like control is the only thing keeping you safeYou know the eating disorder is making you miserable but cannot imagine letting goYou believe that if you let go, you will never stop eating or will gain weight foreverYou have tried to find a middle ground, a way to control just a little bit lessYou feel powerful when you're thin and terrified of what you'll lose if you recoverYou are stuck in quasi recovery and deep down you know itYou want to understand what true food freedom actually looks and feels like from the insideIn this episode, we cover:✨ Heather's question: what to do when thinness feels like your only source of power, and why the answer is always the deeper work✨ The difference between real power and external validation dressed up as power✨ Why you developed the eating disorder in the first place, and why it was never your fault✨ The crucial difference between control and choice, and why you cannot have genuine choice while you are still controlling✨ Why every form of disordered eating is an attempt at control, and why no amount of it will ever be enough✨ What actually happens in your nervous system when you are controlling food versus when you let go✨ Foods on a pedestal: why forbidden foods have power over you, and how unconditional permission removes that power✨ The four phases of letting go: the fear and extreme hunger, habituation, body trust, and freedom✨ Why your body has a natural set point and what happens when you finally get out of its way✨ Soul self versus suppressed self: which one is running the show around food right now✨ Practical steps to start letting go of control, even when it feels absolutely terrifying✨ What life genuinely looks like when you are living in food freedomPowerful quotes from the episode:💬 "The control that felt empowering became exhausting. The rules that felt safe became suffocating. You were trying to control your way to freedom, but control and freedom are literally opposites."💬 "You cannot control your way backwards. You can only heal your way forwards."💬 "When you are controlling, the question is: am I allowed to have this? When you are free, the question is: do I want this? One comes from fear. The other comes from trust."💬 "The opposite of control is not out of control. The opposite of control is freedom."💬 "You have spent long enough trying to control your way to freedom. It is time to take the actual path. Surrender. Trust. Let go."Freedom is waiting for you on the other side of control. Much love. 💛💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

This conversation is one I've been wanting to have for a long time.I invited Robyn Kievit onto the podcast because she is doing something genuinely rare. She is the first dietician to become a nurse practitioner, she specialises in eating disorders, disordered eating and body image, and over the past several years she has become deeply educated in hormone therapy and perimenopause. She is one of very few clinicians in the world looking at all of this together, as one whole picture. And that matters enormously for the women I work with.We talk about what perimenopause actually feels like, why the hormonal shifts of this life phase can cause eating disorder symptoms to surge, what hormone therapy is and who it might help, and why so many women are being dismissed by their doctors when they deserve so much better. We also talk about body image, aging, grief, and what it means to enter this next season of life with compassion rather than resistance.This episode is for you if:You're in perimenopause or approaching it and want to understand what's actually happening in your bodyYour anxiety, depression or eating disorder symptoms have surged and you don't know whyYou've been dismissed by a doctor and told it's too early to seek supportYou have a history of an eating disorder and want to understand how that intersects with hormonal changesYou're struggling with body image as your body changes with ageYou want to know your options, natural, hormonal, and otherwise, for supporting yourself through this transitionYou believe, like I do, that you don't have to just white-knuckle your way through thisIn this episode, we cover:✨ The signs of perimenopause that often get missed or dismissed, and why they matter✨ How hormonal changes affect mood, sleep, cognition and anxiety in ways that are genuinely physiological, not just in your head✨ Why anxiety and depression can surge during perimenopause, especially if you have a history of either✨ The HPA and HPO axes explained in plain English, and why they're so central to how you feel during this transition✨ What hormone therapy actually is, who it can help, and what the current guidance really says✨ Why birth control pills and IUDs are considered hormone therapy, and what that means for you✨ The enormous gap in clinical education around eating disorders and menopause, and why Robyn created her course to address it✨ How to advocate for yourself if you're being dismissed by a doctor✨ Why bone health and cardiovascular health make hormonal support even more important for women with eating disorder histories✨ The body image and grief piece of aging, and why our bodies changing is not something to be corrected✨ What it means to enter the archetype of the crone, the wise woman, with self-compassion rather than fear✨ Why you are allowed to ask not to be weighed at a medical appointment✨ Robyn's course for clinicians and why it existsPowerful quotes from the episode:💬 "I just wasn't feeling like myself. That is the number one thing women say when perimenopause begins, and it deserves to be taken seriously, not dismissed."💬 "We are at the mercy of our hormones in some ways, and that is not a weakness. It's physiology. The question is what tools do we have to support ourselves through it."💬 "Growing old is a gift. Every line on your face is a line of a life lived, smiled in, cried in. A body well lived in."💬 "Our bodies change purposefully. The goal isn't to fight that. It's to find solutions that help us feel well within it."💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

This episode is for you if:You're doing all the recovery things but still feel flat, joyless or like you're just survivingYou feel guilty resting, playing or doing anything that isn't productiveYou've never really thought about pleasure beyond food — or you're scared of itYour inner critic tells you pleasure is indulgent, earned or something you don't deserveYou're a high achiever who has tied your worth to productivity for as long as you can rememberYou feel disconnected from your body and can't imagine actually enjoying being in itYou want to understand why recovery without pleasure keeps you stuck in quasi-recoveryIn this episode, we cover:✨ Why pleasure is not a luxury in eating disorder recovery — it's the recovery✨ The nervous system piece: why your body literally cannot heal without experiencing pleasure✨ How trauma damages your relationship with pleasure — and teaches you that enjoying yourself isn't safe✨ The soul self versus the suppressed self and how they each relate to pleasure completely differently✨ Why reclaiming food pleasure is essential — and what savouring food actually looks like after restriction✨ Why food obsession comes from deprivation of pleasure, not just deprivation of food✨ What to do when food is your only source of pleasure and why that's completely valid for a season✨ Pleasure beyond food — sensory, creative, relational, rest and movement pleasure explained✨ Why high achieving women struggle most with pleasure — and how the eating disorder is an achievement disorder in disguise✨ The body image piece: why you cannot wait until you love your body before letting it feel good✨ How to know what genuine pleasure actually feels like — especially if you've been in survival mode for years✨ The pain and discomfort inventory: what you're tolerating that's blocking pleasure from landing✨ Fun, playfulness and your inner children — why this is legitimate trauma healing work, not just a nice idea✨ What actually happens in your nervous system when you play, laugh and do things just because they're fun✨ Practical steps to start microdosing pleasure into your life right now✨ Why a life without pleasure keeps the eating disorder relevant — and what to build insteadPowerful quotes from the episode:💬 "You cannot heal from trauma and from an eating disorder through discipline and willpower alone. Your nervous system actually requires pleasure in order to heal."💬 "The eating disorder convinces you that denying yourself pleasure is virtuous — that suffering is noble and deprivation is discipline. That is a lie."💬 "Pleasure is not something you earn. It's not a reward for recovering enough. Pleasure is the recovery."💬 "You can't wait until you love your body before you let it feel good. You have to let pleasure in first. That's how the body image shifts — through embodied experience, not willpower."💬 "The eating disorder is deadly serious. It doesn't play, it doesn't laugh, it doesn't do things just for fun. Playfulness is one of the most powerful ways to choose your soul self over it."💬 "You didn't survive your eating disorder just to live a beige, pleasureless, serious existence. You survived so you could live fully — with joy, aliveness, silliness and pleasure."💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

Georgia's back — and this time, things are even deeper.When Georgia first came on the podcast, she was in what she thought was full recovery. And in many ways she was. But what followed taught her something nobody really talks about: recovering from an eating disorder doesn't automatically fill the void it leaves behind. In this episode, we get into what happens after recovery, why so many women find themselves slipping back into old patterns not out of relapse but out of boredom and emptiness, and what it actually looks like to build a life so full there's simply no room for the eating disorder anymore.In this episode, we cover:✨ Why Georgia doesn't call what happened a relapse — and the crucial distinction that matters✨ What "complacency in recovery" actually looks like and how quickly it can creep in✨ Why the identity of being "in recovery" can keep you stuck — and what to shift to instead✨ The void that recovery leaves behind and why filling it is non-negotiable✨ How boredom, not desire, can pull you back into eating disorder behaviours✨ Why recovering from an eating disorder doesn't fix life — and why that's actually good news✨ The honeymoon phase of recovery and what comes after it✨ Fear of taking up space in the world as the next evolution of the fear of physical growth✨ How diet culture and self-suppression are the same oppression — just in different forms✨ Why your recovered mind is one of the most powerful tools you'll ever have✨ Feeling and moving through emotions — what actually works and what doesn't✨ Why emotions, when suppressed, will always find a way to come out✨ Hypothalamic amenorrhea — what it is, why it matters even if you don't want children, and Georgia's personal journey with it✨ Why you can be mentally free and still dealing with the physical long-term effects of restriction✨ Georgia's coaching practice — who she works with and how to reach herPowerful quotes from the episode:💬 "Recovery from an eating disorder doesn't fix life. Life is still a bit shit sometimes — and unless you put energy into filling it up, the eating disorder will fill the space instead."💬 "I was so bored. All I knew was eating disorder behaviours. I didn't know what else to do — and that was the honest truth."💬 "The fear of taking up space in the world is the same oppression as diet culture keeping women physically small. I refused to stay small in either way."💬 "Recovery is the hardest thing I've ever done. So now I look at life and think — bring it on. I've already overcome my biggest fears."💬 "I am no longer willing to contribute to my own oppression. That quote on my mirror changed everything."💬 "Any feeling that wants to arise within you, you have the capacity to feel it. Otherwise it wouldn't be rising. Trust that."Much love. 💛💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/Connect with Georgia - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgiagracerecovers?igsh=MWZ5NHZudmJ6Znk0dA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr- HealingwthG podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/healingwithg/id1880094360- HealingwithG podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00WnCL5bcbX3wX7hMQNyrCAnd my coaching email address is: [email protected]

Your Questions Answered: Meal Plans, Bloating, Hunger, OCD, Movement & MoreRight then, let's get into it.I put a question box on Instagram and you all delivered. This episode is a juicy Q&A where I'm answering some of the most common — and some of the most vulnerable — questions that came in. From meal plans and bloating to OCD with binge eating, compulsive exercise trauma, self-care as avoidance, and ARFID being misdiagnosed in hospitals. We cover a lot of ground and I am not holding back.This episode is for you if:You're unsure whether to stick with your meal plan or eat intuitivelyYou're bloated, uncomfortable, and wondering when it will ever endYour hunger signals have disappeared and you don't know how to eat without themYou have OCD rituals around food and wonder if full recovery is even possible for youThe thought of exercise sends you into panic and freeze modeYou're doing all the self-care things but still feel like you're avoiding somethingYou or someone you love has ARFID and is being treated like they have anorexiaIn this episode, we cover:✨ Meal plans versus intuitive eating — the real questions you need to ask yourself first✨ How long bloating actually lasts in recovery and why it's a sign your body is healing✨ Why your digestive system needs time and what's really happening inside your body✨ How to eat when you have zero hunger — and why waiting for hunger is still restriction✨ Mechanical eating explained — what it is, why it works, and why it's worth it✨ OCD with binge eating disorder — yes, full recovery is absolutely possible✨ Why your OCD latches onto food specifically and what your nervous system is really asking for✨ Practical steps for OCD rituals around food — including tiny acts of rebellion✨ The freeze response around movement — why it's not a problem to fix, it's a body screaming for safety✨ Why you do not have a movement problem — you have a nervous system problem✨ Why forcing yourself back to exercise right now would be re-traumatising✨ What somatic healing practices actually look like when you're not ready for the gym✨ The difference between self-care as support versus self-care as avoidance✨ What true surrender actually looks like — and why it's uncomfortable on purpose✨ ARFID versus anorexia — why treating them the same way is harmful and what ARFID actually needsPowerful quotes from the episode:💬 "You don't convince yourself to eat. You just decide to. There is no negotiating with an eating disorder — there is only a decision."💬 "The bloating is temporary. The eating disorder is not temporary unless you heal. It will steal your entire life if you let it."💬 "Your hunger signals have been suppressed for so long your body stopped sending them. You cannot restore hunger without eating consistently first."💬 "You don't have a movement problem. You have a nervous system problem. Your body spent years being punished — and now it's finally safe enough to feel it."💬 "Self-care can support surrender, but it can also become a subtle way of avoiding it. The real work is learning to just be with yourself, without doing anything about it."💬 "You are not stuck and you are not failing. Your body is doing exactly what it's supposed to do after years of trauma."If you've been sitting with any of these questions — or recognising yourself in someone else's — this episode will give you clarity, compassion, and some very practical places to start. You've got this, my love. I really mean that.💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

Parts Work, Inner Children & The Self: A Conversation with MikeThis one is a little different — and I think you're going to love it.I invited my friend Mike onto the podcast because we've been having the most beautiful, deep conversations over voice messages for years now. It started when he reached out to me to help his friend Finja recover from anorexia, and somehow, three years later, we're still talking — about spirituality, parts work, fear, grief, and what it really means to heal. So we decided to have one of our conversations in real time, and this is it.This episode is for you if:You've ever wondered who the "you" is when you talk about loving yourselfYou feel like you're at war with different parts of yourself and can't figure out whyYou keep doing things you don't want to do and can't seem to stopYou've done the therapy, read the books, had the insights — and still feel stuckYou want to understand what parts work and Internal Family Systems (IFS) actually look like in practiceYou're curious about the difference between fear and discomfort — and whether they're even different at allYou're on a healing journey and want to go deeper than behaviour changeIn this episode, we cover:✨ Mike's Word of the Year — why he chose "discomfort" and what it actually taught him✨ The difference between your panic zone and your stretch zone — and how to know which one you're in✨ Why checking in with your parts before, during and after facing fear changes everything✨ What Internal Family Systems (IFS) actually is — explained in the most beautiful, accessible way✨ The "self" versus your parts — and why the self is not a part at all✨ The eight C's of self-energy: clarity, compassion, curiosity, courage and more✨ Why all parts — even the ones that scare you — are rooted in love✨ The difference between exiles and protectors, and how protectors keep you from your pain✨ Why your protectors think you're still the age you were when the wound happened✨ What happens to a part once it's healed — and where it goes✨ The reframe that stopped me in my tracks: it's not self-love, it's part love✨ My story of sitting at a traffic light, looking in the mirror, and saying "I see you"✨ Why connection — not fixing — is what parts actually need✨ The fear of loss at the root of every fear (try this experiment for yourself this week)✨ Why grief might be the hardest emotion to sit with — and why it's also the most necessary✨ The paradox of loss: you've lost something AND you've always had everything you need✨ Why healing is seeing through illusions — and what that actually means in practicePowerful quotes from the episode:💬 "Discomfort and fear are the same thing. There's always a part that's afraid, and that fear is always connected to somewhere it once wasn't safe."💬 "The self is love. That's literally what it is. So you can't love yourself — you can only love your parts. That's the real work."💬 "I looked in the mirror at a red traffic light, looked into my own eyes, and just said: I see you. That was all she had ever needed."💬 "Every single part of you — even the most destructive one — loves you so much it's trying to protect you from pain. There are no bad parts."💬 "Healing is seeing through the illusions and coming to the ultimate truth that you are nothing and everything, all at the same time."💬 "When a part finally feels seen and understood, that is the healing. Not fixing. Not reasoning. Just truly being with it."💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

Are Eating Disorders Physiological or Psychological? The Answer Changes EverythingThis is a solo episode that shifts how you understand your eating disorder entirely.I'm diving deep into Tabitha Farrar's work on the migration response and exploring the question that everyone asks: is it biological or is it psychological? The honest answer is it's both. And understanding why changes how you recover.This episode is for you if:• You've wondered if your eating disorder is "real" because you don't have anorexia• You thought restriction should be easier and it wasn't (or it was, and then suddenly it wasn't)• You've struggled with the binge eating that came after restriction• You're stuck in restriction but your body won't cooperate anymore• You've done all the therapy and still can't stop the behaviours• You want to know why willpower doesn't work and what actually does• You're trying to understand if you just need to eat more or if you need psychological work tooIn this episode, we cover:✨ The migration response — why some people's bodies make restriction feel easy✨ The hibernation response — a different genetic physiological response to restriction✨ Why your metabolism might speed up or slow down when you restrict (it's genetic)✨ How the same person can find restriction easy, then nearly impossible (my personal story)✨ Why some people achieve extreme weight loss easily and others don't, even with severe restriction✨ The vicious feedback loop between biology and psychology in eating disorders✨ What eating disorders are really about beneath the desire to be thin✨ Why you restrict: acceptance, safety, validation, control, identity (it's always deeper)✨ Why therapy alone won't fix an eating disorder (and why weight restriction alone won't either)✨ Weight restoration isn't recovery — it's just the beginning✨ How your nervous system learns to treat weight gain as danger✨ Why you can't think your way out of what your body is experiencing✨ The neuro pathways that need to be rewired✨ Meeting the actual psychological needs your eating disorder was serving✨ Why somatic work (body work) is absolutely essential for recovery✨ The whole-picture approach: biology + psychology + nervous system + historyPowerful quotes from the episode:💬 "Restriction wasn't hard, it felt right. It was nothing to do with willpower. It was genetics."💬 "You can have all the insights in the world about why you developed your eating disorder and still be stuck in the behaviours."💬 "Your nervous system has learned that weight gain equates to danger. Your brain has built neuro pathways that treat food as a threat."💬 "Eating disorders are both physiological and psychological. They're usually not one or the other."💬 "You deserve recovery that honours the full truth of your experience, not the simplified version that fits into a diagnosis box."If you're confused about why eating more isn't enough, why willpower fails, why you can't just think your way out — this episode will make sense of all of it. Recovery works when you address the whole picture.💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

From Adoption Trauma to Root Healing - Sanne's Extraordinary JourneyThis episode is absolutely raw and it's one you need to listen to if you're exploring what's really underneath your pain.I sit down with Sanne, a physiotherapist turned Root Coaching founder, who was adopted from Sri Lanka as a baby and spent decades not knowing her story. Her journey took her from numbing with drugs and unsafe relationships, to meeting her biological mother, to using plant medicine (ayahuasca) to access the deepest layers of her trauma, to now helping others heal their inner child and access their roots.This is not a light conversation. It's deep, it's real, and it's about understanding that everything that happened before you were even born is living in your nervous system.This episode is for you if:• You've experienced adoption trauma or identity confusion• You're using substances or behaviours to numb overwhelming feelings• You want to understand what plant medicine actually does for healing• You believe trauma needs to be FELT to be healed (not bypassed)• You're interested in inner child work that goes beyond talking therapy• You're ready to go to the root instead of managing symptoms• You want to know what authentic healing actually looks likeIn this episode, we cover:✨ What it means to be adopted and the nervous system imprint that creates✨ How Sanne numbed decades of pain with drugs and escaping✨ The moment she decided to search for her biological mother in Sri Lanka✨ What ayahuasca is and why she felt called to use it for healing✨ The difference between plant medicine in ceremony vs. random use✨ How the ego protects us from truth and why plant medicine bypasses that✨ The apology exercise that broke her open (writing apologies from people in her life)✨ Why having someone physically present while you feel is the healing✨ Trauma is created in relationship, so it can only be healed in relationship✨ The difference between feeling it to heal it vs. rapid resolution (bypassing pain)✨ Inner child work and why it needs to be a whole-body experience✨ Authentic movement (not dance) as a way to release emotion through the body✨ What happens when you combine inner child work + plant medicine✨ How she now helps clients through Root Coaching✨ The power of five minutes of silence when your nervous system is restless✨ You can't force healing. You create space and it unfolds✨ The lady who didn't cry for 10 years and what shifted it✨ Why you need a safe person to heal. You can't do this alonePowerful quotes from the episode:💬 "The start is there. It really is everything. It starts from the very beginning."💬 "You have to feel it to heal it. You can't just bypass all that pain."💬 "Trauma is created via relationship, so it can only be healed in relationship."💬 "The ego is lying continuously and very sharp lying to you. So you believe it most of the time."💬 "I'm so proud of her. Even though it's so painful, she's going through everything. Badass."If you're stuck in numbing patterns, if you think you need to understand everything intellectually before you can heal, if you're afraid of feeling your pain — this episode will change how you see what's actually possible.This is about going to the root. Not managing symptoms. Actually healing.Connect with Saane: https://sannevanrossen.nl/💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

You Recovered From Your Eating Disorder, So Why Are You Still Anxious?This is a solo episode that hits different.I'm addressing something I'm hearing from clients constantly: "I've stopped restricting. I'm eating freely. I haven't binged or purged in months. I'm doing all the work, Victoria, but I'm still having panic attacks. I'm still depressed. Sometimes I'm more anxious now than when I had the eating disorder. Have I done something wrong?"The answer is no. You've actually uncovered what was there all along.This episode is for you if:• You're recovered (or nearly recovered) but still struggling with anxiety, depression, panic, or shutdown• You feel like recovery was supposed to fix everything, but you're still a mess• You're wondering if you failed at recovery or if something's wrong with you• The eating disorder was actually numbing what's underneath• You're grieving the loss of your coping mechanism• You want to know what the fuck to do about itIn this episode, we cover:✨ Why recovery can actually make anxiety and depression feel worse✨ The eating disorder as a coping mechanism — what it was really managing✨ The window of tolerance and nervous system dysregulation explained✨ Why your nervous system is swinging between panic and shutdown✨ Hyper arousal vs hypo arousal — and which bank you're hitting✨ How trauma and childhood overwhelm shaped your window of tolerance✨ Why the eating disorder communicated what you couldn't say✨ You are NOT a victim to your nervous system — you can manage it✨ Up-regulation tools for when you're flat, numb, and depressed✨ Down-regulation tools for when you're panicking, anxious, and overwhelmed✨ The STOP skill from DBT — interrupt the automatic response✨ Natural reframes to stop the shame spiral✨ How to widen your window of tolerance intentionally and slowly✨ It's not about avoiding the banks — it's about your relationship to them✨ Practicing at your edge consistently until it expands✨ Using fear foods as nervous system expansion work✨ Why this is the real recovery work nobody talks aboutPowerful quotes from the episode:💬 "You didn't do anything wrong. You've just uncovered what was there all along."💬 "Your eating disorder was never the problem. It was your solution to a problem. Now the solution is gone."💬 "Recovery makes this worse because now you're feeling the full force of your nervous system dysregulation without the coping mechanism."💬 "You are not a victim to your nervous system. You can actually manage it."💬 "It's not about making the river wider so you never touch the banks. It's about your relationship to the banks when you do hit them."If you're recovered but still struggling, if you're wondering what's wrong with you, if you're grieving the loss of your eating disorder because at least it managed something — this episode will reframe everything.You're not broken. You're not failing at recovery. You're just finally feeling what was always there, and now you get to learn how to actually manage it.The song I recommended:QUIET (Acoustic) Hillside Recording & Diana Trout💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

This episode is raw, honest, and deeply hopeful.I sit down with Brooke, one of my coaching clients, who recovered from a severe eating disorder that began in her teens — fuelled by praise for being “small,” TikTok diet culture, gym culture, religious conditioning, and a deep fear of weight gain.Brooke shares her journey from hospitalisation and years of being “technically recovered but mentally trapped,” to full food freedom, weight restoration, and a life no longer ruled by her eating disorder.This conversation is especially powerful if you:• Are afraid you’ll never recover mentally• Fear weight gain won’t stop• Have food allergies that complicate recovery• Struggle with body image, curves, or modesty conditioning• Feel “different” or like recovery won’t work for youIn this episode, we cover:✨ How praise for being “small” planted the seeds of Brooke’s eating disorder✨ TikTok, calorie counting, gym culture & “healthy” restriction✨ Why traditional treatment kept her stuck✨ The turning point that made her choose recovery for herself✨ Doing recovery “for the we” when doing it for yourself feels impossible✨ Navigating recovery with food allergies (without using them as an ED excuse)✨ Full surrender to mental hunger — and why it’s non-negotiable✨ Gaining multiple clothing sizes and surviving the body image grief✨ Religious shame, modesty, curves & reclaiming bodily autonomy✨ Why weight gain did stop — and how set point brought mental peace✨ The messy middle of recovery no one talks about✨ Life after recovery: travel, work, relationships & real freedomPowerful quotes from the episode:💬 “I thought I’d be the biggest person who ever recovered. I wasn’t.”💬 “The long-term hard is living with an eating disorder forever.”💬 “Full allowance is what traditional recovery misses.”💬 “You can recover physically and mentally — I’m proof.”💬 “The eating disorder thrives in shame. I’m taking my power back.”If you’re scared, exhausted, or stuck in the middle — this episode will remind you what’s possible.💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/ 💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/ 💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/ 💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial 💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

Fear, Power & Recovery with KarlaIn this conversation with Karla, I sit down and get brutally honest about fear - the real barrier to your eating disorder recovery. We talk about why every single one of my clients, and everyone I've ever worked with, is fighting fear in different ways. And more importantly, we talk about how to actually face it. This episode is essential for anyone stuck in restriction, anyone waiting to feel ready, and anyone who needs reminding that you have far more power than you think.Key Quotes from the Episode:💬 "Fear doesn't control your legs or your arms or your mouth. It feels like it does, but it doesn't. Fear only works when you run from it."💬 "When people say they can't, they're lying. They won't. And that sounds harsh, but I say it with so much love."💬 "You can't recover from an eating disorder while acting like you have an eating disorder."💬 "Only you can recover. You can have the best coach in the world, but only you can take the action and do the recovery for you."💬 "You're not your brain. You're not your nervous system. Show them it's safe to gain weight, even if it doesn't feel like it. Actions speak louder than words, even for yourself."✨ What I Cover in This Episode✨ Why fear is the biggest barrier to recovery - and why recognising this is actually empowering, not defeating✨ The difference between "can't" and "won't" - and why this distinction puts you back in your power✨ How to face fear without waiting to feel ready (spoiler: you never will, so you might as well start now)✨ The real reason actions speak louder than words - and how to show your nervous system it's actually safe to eat, gain weight, and rest✨ Why recovery requires both unrestricted eating AND trauma healing work - doing one without the other won't create lasting change✨ How your personality traits that fuelled your eating disorder can absolutely fuel your recovery instead✨ The power of someone believing in you when you can't believe in yourself - and why this matters more than you think✨ What true self-love actually means and why you're seeking what you already are✨ The difference between acceptance and surrender, and why the latter changes everything✨ How to use responsibility as empowerment, not shame - owning your choices is where your freedom lives✨ The role of support in facing fear - why you can do it alone, but why having someone reflect your power back to you changes the game✨ A guided visualisation to connect with your highest, most powerful self - the version of you who's already grounded, free, and completely at home in her body💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/ 💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/ 💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/ 💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial 💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

In this incredibly powerful interview, I sit down with Amelia, who recovered from anorexia, severe OCD, and suicidal ideation after spending 7 years in the UK mental health system. She shares the brutal reality of inpatient treatment, being misdiagnosed, having her autonomy stripped away, and ultimately recovering completely on her own terms. Now 20 years old, she's travelling the world - something that would have been impossible in her eating disorder. This episode is essential for anyone stuck in the system, anyone told they'll never recover, and anyone who needs proof that full recovery IS possible.Key Quotes from the Episode:💬 "I was diagnosed with anorexia, but they blamed everything on the eating disorder. They were treating me with rigid rules and meal times that just fed straight into my OCD."💬 "I couldn't see my family for years. My mum didn't see me. The system tore us apart. I felt so alone."💬 "I had my treatment team deciding everything for me from age 12 to 19. What I ate, what I could do, whether I could work or go to school. I don't like being told what to do."💬 "I looked at someone in their 60s with anorexia and went, 'That really can't be me.' My determination led me to be like, if I'm not getting help from the people meant to help me, I'll do it my own way."💬 "One day I looked at my eating disorder breakfast and went, 'This is disgusting. I'm not doing this.' I made a video saying from today onwards, I'm eating exactly what I want. I've never gone back."What I Cover in This Episode:✨ Misdiagnosis and system failures - How being labelled with only anorexia meant Amelia's severe OCD wasn't treated, and how rigid meal plans fed her compulsions✨ Inpatient treatment reality - Restraints, being surrounded by competitive illness, weight-based rewards/punishments, and why it doesn't support actual recovery✨ Separation from family - How the system tore Amelia from her mum for years, causing isolation that made everything worse✨ Psychiatric units and being sectioned - The reality of being moved to adult psychiatric care, having phones confiscated, and being treated like a prisoner✨ OCD rituals consuming her life - Hundreds of daily routines taking hours, controlling every movement, making it impossible to participate in life✨ The turning point - Seeing an older woman with anorexia and deciding "that can't be me," then choosing to recover on her own terms✨ Work as a lifeline - How having a job gave Amelia purpose beyond being a patient, helping her want to live✨ Reconnecting with her mum - The emotional reunion after years apart, and how it showed her where she wanted to be✨ Leaving treatment on her own terms - Threatening to section her again, going to hospital willingly to prove she didn't need to be there, then moving into her first flat✨ Stopping OCD rituals - Literally sitting on the floor mid-routine, singing songs to interrupt compulsions, exhaustion being the catalyst for change✨ The decision to go all in - Making a video saying "I'm doing this," throwing away old clothes, eating 10,000+ calories daily without counting✨ Extreme hunger and body changes - The 34-week pregnant belly, sweating, swelling, and trusting the process whilst her body distributed weight✨ Coming off medication independently - Reducing antidepressants and antipsychotics herself (with mum's guidance) after years on them✨ Full recovery and freedom - Eating whatever she wants, forgetting to eat sometimes, having boobs and a bum for the first time, travelling the worldThis episode will give you hope that no matter how stuck you are, no matter how long you've been ill, no matter what the system says - full recovery IS possible when YOU decide.💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/ 💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/

Body Love Binge Solo Episode - But What About People in Very Large Bodies?In this powerful solo episode, I tackle the question that stops so many people from embracing unrestricted eating: "But what about people in very large bodies?" I address the fear, the stigma, the medical bias, and the truth about health at every size. This episode is essential for anyone who's terrified of weight gain, anyone living in a larger body, and anyone who's been told they're "too fat" to eat freely.Key Quotes from the Episode:💬 "Your body knows what it's doing. It's not fucking you over on purpose. It's not making you gain weight just to piss you off."💬 "Health is not a number on the scale. Health is having energy to do things you love, managing stress, moving joyfully, and living without constant food obsession."💬 "Your body is not the problem. The system that taught you to hate it is the problem."💬 "You cannot heal from restriction whilst restricting. There's no gentle way to starve yourself back to health."💬 "Recovery is available to you not despite your body size, but regardless of it. Your hunger deserves to be honoured now, not when you're smaller."What I Cover in This Episode:✨ Why "morbidly obese" is fear-based language - How medical terminology pathologises fat bodies and why health exists at every size✨ Set point weight explained - Why your body has a natural weight range where it functions optimally, and why that might be larger than you prefer✨ What restriction actually does to any size body - The metabolic, hormonal, and psychological damage that happens when you restrict✨ Why your body might overshoot in recovery - How metabolic damage, hormone balance, and trust-building can temporarily increase your weight✨ Fat as emotional protection - How your nervous system can use weight as a protective layer against past trauma, and why restriction won't override that✨ The extremely rare genetic exception - Congenital leptin deficiency and other genetic conditions that affect hunger regulation (and why you're almost certainly not the exception)✨ Living in a larger body right now - Practical adaptations, tools, and self-care that isn't about "fixing" your body but honouring it✨ The grief that needs to be witnessed - Mourning the body you wish you had whilst accepting and caring for the body you have✨ What health actually means - Why behaviours predict health outcomes far better than weight, and how restriction destroys health at any size✨ What recovery looks like in a larger body - Honouring hunger, stopping compensation, doing trauma work, practising neutrality, and giving it time✨ Weight as armour - Understanding how your body might be protecting you, and why healing the wounds underneath allows safe release✨ The truth about being "too far gone" - Why you're not the exception, why your metabolism isn't permanently damaged, and why recovery is available to youThis episode will challenge everything you've been taught about weight, health, and what your body "should" look like. It's time to stop punishing yourself and start trusting your body.💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/ 💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/ 💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/ 💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial 💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

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Body Love Binge Interview with Jessi Kneeland - Body Neutrality, Self-Objectification & The AvatarsIn this fascinating conversation, I sit down with Jessi Kneeland, body image coach and author of "Body Neutral." We dive deep into body neutrality vs body positivity, why we assign false significance to our bodies, the four body image avatars, and how self-objectification keeps us stuck seeing ourselves from the outside in. This episode is essential for anyone who's tired of trying to love how they look and wants actual freedom.Key Quotes from the Episode:💬 "Body neutrality is stripping the body of false or inflated significance, as opposed to trying to love how you look."💬 "We experience body image suffering when we've assigned our body a task, role, or purpose it can't fulfill."💬 "Women learn that their worth and value is based on making other people feel happy and comfortable - providing what others want rather than going after what they want."💬 "The first compliments little girls get are about how they look or how they're nice. Both are about other people experiencing you, not about you at all."💬 "If your body is the only thing that matters to a guy, that saved you so much time. Your dream person would never make you question your worth based on your size."What We Cover in This Episode:✨ Body neutrality vs body positivity - Why trying to love how you look isn't realistic for most people, and what actually works instead✨ The false significance we assign to bodies - How body image distress is different from preferences, and why some things have the power to ruin your day✨ Where we learn body obsession - How patriarchy, diet culture, and beauty ideals teach us that our worth is relative and based on attractiveness✨ The confirmation bias trap - Why your brain gathers massive evidence to prove you're unworthy whilst ignoring anything that contradicts it✨ Self-objectification and the male gaze - Learning to see ourselves from the outside in, and why women ask "will he like me?" instead of "will I like him?"✨ The four body image avatars - Self-objectifier, outsider, high achiever, and runner - and how each represents different root causes✨ Why being "average" feels like an insult - The high achiever's ranking spreadsheet and living in constant fear of being displaced✨ Attraction beyond appearance - How relationships are NOT based on objective ranking systems, and why pheromones matter more than abs✨ The exhausting strategy of trying to prevent rejection with your body - Why outsourcing tasks to your body that it can't accomplish keeps you obsessing forever✨ How Jessi lives in body neutrality - Having preferences without attachment, and why lack of attachment is the safest, kindest choice✨ Clothing as daily practice - Centring how you feel over how you look, and why "flattering" is the wrong goal✨ Age, ageing, and body image - How ageing out of beauty ideals creates unique identity and existential challengesThis episode will completely shift how you think about body image work - from trying to feel beautiful to simply stripping your body of the power to ruin your life.✨ Jessi's website: https://www.jessikneeland.com/ 💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/ 💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/ 💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/ 💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial 💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Laura Nagiel, a confidence and dating coach for high-achieving women. We dive deep into the difference between confidence and self-esteem, why control-oriented women struggle in dating, and how to step into your feminine energy without losing your strength. This episode is gold for anyone navigating relationships whilst healing their relationship with themselves.Key Quotes from the Episode:💬 "Confidence is built through action. Self-love and self-esteem is how we see ourselves, what we deep down believe we are worthy of."💬 "Your relationships are a mirror of your self-esteem at the time. If your relationships aren't improving as you're doing the work, you're not actually doing the work."💬 "If you're strong masculine and you want your man to also be strong masculine, it doesn't work. These magnets are pushing each other away."💬 "Feminine energy is creativity, fertility, ideas. It's making a home out of a house, creating good vibes. You don't have to be shy and quiet to be feminine."💬 "If your body is the only thing that matters to that guy, and so he leaves or you leave, that saved you so much time. Your dream man would never make you question your worth."What I Cover in This Episode:✨ The crucial difference between confidence and self-esteem - Why you can appear confident but still feel unworthy, and how this shows up in dating✨ The toxic relationship pattern - How low self-esteem creates a track record of narcissists and messy situations✨ Creating your vision before you date - The four categories to define what you want in a partner (and who you need to become)✨ Why Type A women struggle with dating - How being control-oriented, perfectionistic, and in your masculine energy repels the man you say you want✨ Masculine vs feminine energy in relationships - Understanding polarity and why "strong personality seeking stronger man" doesn't work✨ The misconception about feminine energy - It's not weakness, shyness, or diminishing your achievements - it's creativity, magnetism, and strength✨ How to ask for your needs without being controlling - The power of praise, gratitude, and inspiring rather than demanding✨ Navigating sex and intimacy with confidence - Using touch and body language instead of over-intellectualising everything✨ Body image in dating - Why authentic photos save you time, and how the right person loves your essence, not just your size✨ The second mode for high achievers - Creating feminine energy as an intentional way of being without losing your professional edge✨ Laura's guaranteed framework - How she helps clients find their person within six months by addressing root causesThis episode is essential listening for anyone who's recovered (or recovering) from an eating disorder and wants to date confidently, understand their worth, and attract a healthy relationship.💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/ 💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/ 💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/ 💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial 💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/🌹Read more about Laura’s signature DREAM Framework™️: https://resources.lauranagiel.com/dream-framework 🌹Connect with Laura on Instagram🌹Take Laura’s free dating audit to find out what’s holding you back in dating and 3 steps to fix it: https://lauranagiel.involve.me/audit

Body Love Binge Q&A with Julia - Fear, Fullness & Fat PhobiaIn this Q&A episode, Julia and I answer real questions from the Body Love Binge community. We dive into acting in alignment with your values, overcoming the "clean vs dirty" fullness association, panic zones in recovery, seeking external validation, and why guilt hits harder after eating.Key Quotes from the Episode:💬 "The word 'can't' is instantly slamming the door in your own face. You can. But what's the fear?"💬 "You can't notice when somebody else is empty or full from the outside. It's an internal game always."💬 "If you're in recovery from a restrictive eating disorder, the things your body needs is not fruit and vegetables - that's the hardest thing for your body to digest."💬 "Hurt people hurt people. But healed people heal people. Your healing can be the catalyst for your mum's healing."💬 "It's impossible to feel guilt and remorse whilst you're focused on gratitude and presence. You can't have both at the same time."What I Cover in This Episode:✨ Acting in alignment with your values when fear keeps stopping you - How to move from "I can't" to "I won't" and face the fear anyway✨ The "clean vs dirty" fullness trap - Reframing the story that empty equals clean and overcoming laxative abuse patterns✨ When everything puts you in panic zone - Practical tools for nervous system regulation when even small steps feel overwhelming✨ Calorie targets vs constant fullness - Why you might not actually be full, and how to get maximum calories in minimum volume✨ The fruit and veg trap in recovery - Why your body needs fat and dense foods, not "healthy" options right now✨ Seeking external validation from a fat-phobic mother - How to build self-acceptance when your worth was tied to body size✨ The inner child work with parental approval - Understanding your mum is trapped in her own cage of conditioning✨ Why guilt is worse after eating than during - The overthinking trap and how to eat and forget✨ Outsmarting the eating disorder voice - Julia's clever technique of predicting and crossing off ED thoughts✨ The ripple effect of your healing - How your recovery spreads and affects everyone around youThis episode is full of practical, no-BS advice for navigating the messy middle of recovery when fear, fullness, and family dynamics are getting in your way.💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/ 💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/ 💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/ 💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial 💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with teacher and mind-body guide Sam Miller to unpack why your symptoms aren’t the problem, they’re your body’s solution. We dig into repression, the shadow, nervous system myths, and how to actually allow emotions to complete so you can return to real regulation (without biohacks, force, or fixing).Sam's YT: https://www.youtube.com/@thegreatallowing What I Cover in This Episode:✨ Symptoms as the solution — Why anxiety, fatigue, pain, and ED behaviours are the healing process trying to complete, not enemies to fight✨ Repressed charge & the shadow — How unfelt fear/grief/anger get stored in the body and surface when you’re finally safe enough to feel✨ The “allowing” method — A simple, titrated way to meet sensations (not stories) and let the energy finish its arc✨ Breath that doesn’t backfire — When breathwork helps, when it overwhelms, and how to “be breathed” at the edge of resistance✨ Primary vs. secondary emotions — Spotting shame/anxiety as blockers so you can access the real thing underneath✨ Coping mechanisms with compassion — Why food rules, over-exercise, purging, biohacking & perfectionism were brilliant adaptations...until they weren’t✨ The nervous system reframe — Regulation isn’t something you do to yourself; it’s what happens when you stop resisting what wants to move✨ Integration matters — Why the sleepy, foggy “after” (tingles, yawns, warmth) is your system updating, not you “relapsing”✨ Identity, control & safety — Letting the costume fall away, meeting the fear of rejection/abandonment, and building inner safety as the adult self✨ ED specifics — Extreme hunger, purge urges, and the “runner’s high” explained through survival energy (plus what to do in the moment)Powerful quotes from the episode:💬 “Your symptoms are the healing process of a problem you didn’t know you had.”💬 “The body doesn’t need fixing, it needs allowing.”💬 “You can’t heal what you still believe is dangerous to feel.”💬 “Every coping mechanism was a brilliant adaptation… until it wasn’t.”💬 “Regulation isn’t achieved... it emerges when you stop fighting what wants to move.”This interview is perfect if you’ve lived in your head, tried to “manage” feelings with food/control, or feel scared you’ll be overwhelmed if you stop coping. You won’t. You’ll learn how to let your body finish what it started...safely.💙 Join my FREE support group: ⁠https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/ ⁠💙 Free trial group coaching: ⁠https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/ ⁠💙 Work with me 1:1: ⁠https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/ ⁠💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial 💙 Become a coach: ⁠https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

Body Love Binge Interview - 30 Years of Eating Disorders to Complete FreedomIn this powerful interview, I sit down with Karen, one of my Body Love Binge group coaching Queens, who recovered from 30 years of eating disorders - moving through anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. She shares her raw, honest journey from restriction and purging multiple times daily to complete food freedom.Key Quotes from the Episode:💬 "I spent 30 years with an eating disorder. I thought, you know what? It's time to try something different. Even if I gain weight, I want to be free."💬 "Why did none of the professionals tell me that my body was just trying to make up for all the time I'd been starving it?"💬 "The binges stopped really quickly once I realised I wasn't giving my body enough food and I just let myself eat what I wanted."💬 "It's my own thoughts making me unhappy. There are so many things in life that make you sad that you can't help - why let your own thoughts do it to you?"💬 "Recovery gets easier. It's not anything big and major - it's all the little things in life that are better because of changing this."What I Cover in This Episode:✨ Karen's 30-year journey through anorexia, bulimia, and BED - How restriction led to bingeing, and why traditional treatment didn't address the root cause✨ The pivotal moment of "enough is enough" - Why Karen decided to try recovery differently after three decades of struggling✨ Why professionals don't talk about intuitive eating - The anger and sadness of realising what she needed to know all along✨ Understanding you're not eating enough - How Karen discovered she was still restricting even when she thought she was eating normally✨ Facing the fear of weight gain in your 50s - What motivated her to choose freedom over staying small✨ The automatic purging response - Karen's practical breathing technique to retrain her body and stop involuntary purging✨ How walking helped with physical discomfort - Using movement (not as compensation) to manage fullness whilst digestion improved✨ The power of self-talk in recovery - Reassuring yourself through the 20% physical/80% emotional panic of feeling full✨ Body dysmorphia and weight gain navigation - How Karen dealt with gaining weight, not fitting clothes, and fear of others' judgements✨ Reframing thoughts about your body - The transformative realisation that your own thoughts are making you unhappy, not your body✨ Foods coming back into the house - How recovery shows up in the small things, like having "trigger foods" around without bingeing✨ The "P plates" phase of recovery - Why confidence continues to grow even after you're technically recovered✨ Group coaching vs solo recovery - How the Body Love Binge group supported Karen's transformation without constant 1:1 coachingThis interview is perfect for anyone who's been struggling for years or decades, feels like they've tried everything, or wonders if recovery is possible in a bigger body or later in life.💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/ 💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/ 💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/ 💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial 💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

Body Love Binge Q&A Episode - Mental Restriction, Emotions & Recovery NavigationIn this Q&A episode recorded from our wellness suite (complete with my gorgeous dog joining me!), I answer real questions from my Body Love Binge group coaching Queens. We dive deep into mental restriction, emotional regulation, navigating weight gain around family, and so much more.Key Quotes from the Episode:💬 "Restriction isn't an action, it's a state of mind. Freedom isn't an action either - it's a state of mind."💬 "You can't be your emotion if you can witness it. You're the experiencer, not the emotion itself."💬 "The world mirrors back to you what your beliefs are. Everything shows you who you are, depending on how you respond."💬 "People will see you through their own lens of conditioning and beliefs. What you think they'll think is just what you think about yourself."💬 "There's no right way to recover. You are the expert of your own experience."What I Cover in This Episode:✨ Understanding cognitive/mental restriction - Why allowing food physically isn't enough if you're judging yourself for eating it✨ Impending restriction explained - The subtle ways we plan future restriction without realising it✨ Why exercise as compensation is still purging - Even if it prevents other purging behaviours, it's keeping the ED alive✨ Resting as the bravest choice in recovery - How sitting with uncomfortable feelings builds true freedom✨ Emotional regulation demystified - What it actually means and how to practise it without collapsing into your feelings✨ Vagus nerve and polyvagal theory made simple - Practical techniques to bring yourself out of fight/flight/freeze✨ The mirror concept explained - How the world reflects your beliefs and conditioning back to you✨ Navigating seeing people after weight gain - Practical strategies for facing family when you're multiple dress sizes bigger✨ ADHD and recovery - Why labels don't change your recovery journey and there's nothing wrong with you✨ Shame around fainting in public - Getting to the root of what feels unsafe about being seen vulnerableThis episode is perfect for anyone who's physically allowing food but still struggling mentally, or navigating the relational aspects of recovery in a bigger body.💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/ 💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/ 💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/ 💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial 💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

Body Love Binge Group Coaching Call - Living with Someone Who RestrictsIn this powerful coaching session, I work with Kitty, a woman who recovered from 40 years of bulimia and is now training to be a coach herself. She's navigating the challenge of living with a partner who naturally restricts and controls his eating during cycling season - and how it's bringing up her own insecurities about her recovered body.Key Quotes from the Session:"You can only take someone as far as you've gone yourself.""Where are you on the acceptance spectrum? From 'this is my body' 🤷🏼‍♀️ to 'I'm fucking having to accept it because it is what it is' 😡?""If you were thinner, would your partners' restrictive behaviours still affect you? If not, then it's about your relationship to your body, not him.""Everyone's a mirror. They're reflecting back what's ready to be healed within you.""Coaching others is deeper healing for yourself. You realise where you're really at when you start coaching."What I Cover in This Session:💬 Working through triggers when your partner restricts and controls their eating - Why it's so hard to witness and what it's really showing you about your own healing💬 The difference between acceptance and preference - Understanding where you are on the acceptance spectrum and why that matters💬 Getting underneath guilt to the core emotion - Using the Russian dolls analogy to find what's really driving the discomfort💬 The part of you that's not caught up yet - Working with the part that's confused and questioning your recovery choices💬 Why your partner's behaviours trigger you - Uncovering what you think you're missing by being in a bigger body💬 Fashion, family judgment, and fear - Addressing the real concerns underneath body image struggles in recovery💬 The grieving process for your old body - Why writing a letter to your past body can support deeper healing💬 Somatic practices for body acceptance - How to use touch, breath, and presence to create safety with your body💬 The power of coaching others in your own recovery - How teaching what you've learnt deepens your healing💬 Letting them do their thing - Why other people's choices about their bodies don't need to affect your recoveryThis session demonstrates the nuanced work of later-stage recovery - moving beyond physical rehabilitation into the deeper emotional and relational aspects of true food and body freedom.💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/ 💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/ 💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/ 💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial 💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

In this candid Q&A episode, I answer real questions from my Body Love Binge group coaching members. I tackle the tough topics around eating disorder recovery with my signature no-BS compassion and practical wisdom - recorded spontaneously while my husband took our baby out to test the new pushchair!Key Quotes from the Episode:"Going all in isn't a behaviour you can measure. Going all in is how you show up internally - and it's all about what is manageable for YOU.""Restriction isn't an action, it's a state of mind. If you have a restrictive mind, anything will be turned into a diet.""Recovery is the foundation of the rest of your life. It's not the finish line.""The only difference between a dream and a goal is a plan and the belief that it's gonna happen.""When you're fully recovered, other people's behaviors around food and exercise won't affect you anymore. You'll be completely free."What I Cover in This Episode:• Managing panic zone vs stretch zone - How to take recovery actions without re-traumatising yourself and why staying in your comfort zone won't work• Intuitive eating vs intuition eating - Why I don't use traditional intuitive eating guidelines and my approach to eating for pure pleasure• Breaking free from food habits and rules - How to stop turning hunger/fullness into another diet and why eating the same foods can be perfectly fine• Making room for cake - Permission to eat less nutritious food to save space for treats you're excited about• Signs of true recovery - Physical, mental, and emotional markers that show you've reached full freedom (plus what to do with your life after recovery)• Dealing with ED voice arguing back - Why the eating disorder might get louder deeper in recovery and how to handle the internal negotiations• Making regular eating non-negotiable - Practical strategies for consistent eating when you're full, emotional, or overwhelmed by meal prep• Body image in recovery - Moving from body hate to neutrality to unconditional love, and why you don't have to like how you look to be free• Living with a fitness-obsessed partner - How to protect your recovery when your partner's exercise and food behaviours are triggering• Recovery isn't linear - Understanding that setbacks and challenges are part of the process, not signs of failureMy approach combines trauma-informed recovery principles with practical, real-world strategies that honour where each person is in their unique journey toward food and body freedom.💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/ 💙 Free trial group coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/coaching/ 💙 Work with me 1:1: https://victoriakleinsman.com/1-1-coaching/ 💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial 💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

Habits Aren’t The Enemy: Why Safety Heals What Willpower Can’t.This episode is a little different, Queens — it came to me in the middle of the night while lying in bed with baby Koa. I had no plan to record, but the download was strong, so here it is: raw, real, and straight from my heart.I’m talking about habits — what they actually are, why they form, and how to truly shift them in recovery (without fighting yourself).So many of my clients worry that bingeing, emotional eating, or dessert-after-dinner will become “bad habits.” But here’s the truth: when you heal the root cause, habits fall away naturally. They stop being needed.In this episode I share:✨ The difference between habits and routines (and why it matters in recovery)✨ How your brain wires habits — and how to rewire them with choice✨ Why forcing yourself out of ED habits never works long-term✨ The “swap, don’t stop” principle that makes change easier✨ Why allowance and self-trust create freedom💬 Powerful quotes from the episode:💬 “You are not your brain. You have a brain — and you can retrain it.”💬 “Habits aren’t good or bad — they’re just your brain making life easier.”💬 “When you no longer need the habit, it’s simple to change it.”💬 “Allowance creates space for choice. Restriction only creates rebellion.”💬 “Freedom isn’t about having no habits — it’s about choosing the ones that serve you.”If you’ve ever worried about getting “stuck” in bad habits, this episode will help you see them in a whole new light — and show you how healing the root makes change effortless.Resources & Links:💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Work with me: https://victoriakleinsman.com/💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

Julia and I are back with another juicy Q&A episode, answering your most heartfelt and real questions about recovery. From brain chemistry to perfectionism, family dynamics to weight gain fears — nothing is off the table.We go deep into what it really takes to move beyond quasi recovery, why blood tests can’t tell the full story, how to navigate edema, and why being a highly sensitive person is actually a gift in recovery.This one is raw, emotional, funny (as always), and packed with truth bombs to keep you moving forward.Powerful quotes from the episode 💬💬 “Everyone can fully recover — the only barrier is the stories you tell yourself.”💬 “Your brain cares about survival, not about your happiness.”💬 “You can’t heal from an eating disorder while still acting like someone with one.”💬 “A feeling just wants to be felt, and then it can move on.”💬 “Being highly sensitive isn’t a weakness — it’s a gift you get to use for your freedom.”What you’ll hear in this episode: • Can we tell if someone will fully recover or stay in quasi? • Why eating more/resting can trigger waves of depression or suicidal thoughts • Perfectionism around food and how to break the cycle of indecision • Rebuilding trust and respect with your family after years of struggle • Edema: why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to cope • Orthorexia, “healthy” vs. “unhealthy” food, and weight gain fears • Why blood tests aren’t proof that you’re “fine” • Breaking the restrict → eat → panic → restrict cycle • Highly Sensitive People (HSP) & recovery: curse or gift?Resources & Links💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Work with me: https://victoriakleinsman.com/💙 Follow me on Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

How To Love Yourself Beyond Body Image with Cait WhytockThis episode is such a special one for me because I’m joined by Cait Whytock: @cait_whytock — someone who was actually a huge catalyst in my own recovery journey. 🌟Cait is pure love embodied. She helps people realise they don’t have to live the “normal way” — through self-love, body acceptance and choosing to live differently. In this conversation, we dive deep into eating disorder recovery, body image, somatic healing, trauma, and what it really means to live in love rather than fear.We cover:💙 Cait’s journey from orthorexia and over-exercising to deep healing.💙 How yoga, meditation, and breathwork brought her back into her body.💙 Why weight gain was the wake-up call she needed (and how she navigated it).💙 The power of surrender, letting go, and “just doing it” anyway.💙 Healing the inner child, trauma, and breaking free from external validation.This one is packed with wisdom, honesty, and practical tools you can use on your own path to body love and self-acceptance.💬 Powerful quotes from the episode💬 “My body is a part of me, but it’s not the most interesting or important thing about me.”💬 “When you let go of how you think things should be, that’s when what’s truly meant for you arrives.”💬 “Nothing changes if nothing changes. Sometimes you just have to do it before you’re ready.”💬 “The eating disorder isn’t the problem — it’s the symptom. The root always goes deeper.”💬 “Healing is love. Acceptance is love. Love is without judgment.”Resources & Links💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Work with me: https://victoriakleinsman.com/💙 Follow me on Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

Hot Seat Coaching: Breaking Free From “Better, But Not Free”In this month’s Hot Seat Coaching session, I had the honour of supporting one of our queens, Kerry, as she bravely shared where she feels stuck in her recovery journey.She’s weight-restored, she’s come so far, and life is so much better than it was — yet she still feels held back by fear of further weight gain, family conditioning, and old stories from childhood. Sound familiar?This conversation is such a powerful reminder that:✨ “Better” is not the same as free✨ Our fears are often inherited, not our truth✨ It’s possible to love your parents AND break free from their beliefs✨ Inner child work is key to moving forward✨ You don’t have to settle for “good enough” — you get to have true freedom💬 Powerful quotes from the episode:💬 “Weight-restored isn’t the same as being free — freedom is an inside job.”💬 “What would you say to your 12-year-old self if she asked: how can I be happy?”💬 “We’re all children in adult bodies until we do the deeper healing work.”💬 “You can’t wait for the world to fall in love with itself — you get to choose to be the inspiration now.”💬 “Don’t stop at better. Keep going until you’re free.”This coaching session will resonate with anyone who feels like they’re in limbo: no longer in the depths of an eating disorder, but not fully free either. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m scared to take the next step forward,” this one’s for you.Resources & Links:💙 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/💙 Work with me: https://victoriakleinsman.com/💙 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial💙 Become a coach: https://victoriakleinsman.com/become-a-coach/

This episode is a little different, queens — I recorded it while out walking with my dog Hiro and baby Koa. It’s raw, unedited, and full of truth. The message was burning in my soul, and I knew I had to get it out to you right now.I’m talking about surrender — what it really means, why it’s essential in eating disorder recovery (and in life), and how you can begin to embody it.So often we fight reality, fight our bodies, fight our feelings… and that constant battle is exhausting. True freedom begins when you drop the rope, let go of control, and learn to trust.In this episode I share:✨ Why acceptance comes before surrender✨ How control is an illusion (and what it’s really costing you)✨ Practical metaphors that make surrender more tangible✨ The difference between “giving up” and “letting go”✨ How grief and trust play a huge role in true recovery💬 Powerful quotes from the episode:💬 “Acceptance is giving up the fight with reality — surrender is embodying that acceptance.”💬 “If you’re clinging on to control like the edge of a cliff, the only way to freedom is to let go.”💬 “Control is an illusion — the cost is always greater than the gain.”💬 “Surrender isn’t weakness, it’s the wisest and most self-loving thing you can do.”💬 “When you surrender, you lean into trust and faith — even when you can’t yet see the net that will catch you.”If you’ve ever wondered how to actually surrender — in recovery, in your body, and in life — this episode will give you both the wisdom and the practical tools to start.Resources & Links:🖤 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/🖤 Work with me: https://victoriakleinsman.com/🖤 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial

This month’s Q&A episode is a deep dive into the real, messy, beautiful work of recovery.I’m answering powerful, personal questions from women in my group coaching programme (shared anonymously) – and I know you’ll see yourself in so many of them.We cover:Feeling threatened by GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, especially when loved ones are taking themProtecting your recovery when diet culture feels louder than everSetting boundaries around triggering conversations and environmentsHow to get back on track after slipping into delayed eating patternsNavigating mental hunger without fear of “repeating the past”Daily and in-the-moment nervous system regulation tools for ED recoveryFacing an osteoporosis diagnosis and fears about stopping exerciseLetting go of the “good listener, easy one with no needs” identityUnderstanding self-abandonment and building more balanced relationshipsHow to actually use “What would love do?” as a recovery toolIf you’ve ever felt like the world is pushing you back into weight loss obsession… if you’ve been scared of gaining weight and “still being disordered”… or if you’ve struggled to meet your own needs in relationships – this conversation will meet you where you are and help you take the next step forward.🌹 Want your question answered in next month’s episode?Join my group coaching programme – you can try it for a month and, if you decide to stay for the year, you’ll get that month refunded.Resources & Links🖤 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/🖤 Work with me: https://victoriakleinsman.com/🖤 Follow me on Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial

In this powerful conversation with Courtney from Boston College, I go deep into my personal journey with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and – most importantly – the role shame played in all of it.I open up about:💬 My first experiences with food restriction at age 9 – and how it was modelled to me at home.💬 Why I believe so many binge eating diagnoses are actually misdiagnosed bulimia.💬 How perfectionism, overachieving, and people-pleasing kept me trapped for decades.💬 The difference between the suppressed self and the soul self – and how to know which one you’re feeding.💬 The rock-bottom moment on my kitchen floor that changed everything.💬 Why shame thrives in secrecy and can only truly be healed in relationship with others.💬 The deep connection between childhood needs not being met, shame around simply being human, and developing an eating disorder.💬 How I learned to face my fears, stop being a victim to myself, and choose recovery every day.💬 Why body image work was the missing piece in my healing – and how I used social media to normalise my bigger body.This is a raw, unfiltered, and deeply human conversation. If you’ve ever felt “too much” or “not enough,” if you’ve struggled to love yourself in your body, or if you’ve wondered why recovery feels so damn hard – this one is for you.💬 Favourite quotes from this episode:💬 “Every single thing we do or don’t do is either an act of love or a cry for love.”💬 “Shame keeps us stuck, silent, and separate – the only way it heals is in the light.”💬 “Allowance always creates space for choice.”💬 “Whatever you nourish will flourish – your suppressed self or your soul self.”💬 “Recovery is guaranteed if you’re willing to face your fears.”Resources & Links:🖤 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/🖤 Work with me: https://victoriakleinsman.com/🖤 Follow me on Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial

What If You Trusted Your Body Fully? | Listener Q&AThis week, Julia and I are diving into your brilliant questions once again… including some BIG ones that almost every recovery warrior asks at some point. Things like:🌀 How do I get my period back if I’ve been weight restored for a while?🌀 Will I ever stop gaining weight?🌀 What if binge eating becomes a bad habit?🌀 Is intuitive eating secretly diet culture in disguise?🌀 How do I deal with body-shaming parents?🌀 And what the hell is going on with the total fatigue that hits after finally starting to eat again?!We also touch on the difference between binge eating vs emotional eating, why it’s so normal to fear your metabolism is broken, and how recovery reveals the deeper work that’s waiting for us beyond food and body image.💬 “When we say yes to someone else when we mean no, we’re saying no to ourselves.”💬 “Binge eating is always a reaction to restriction — emotional eating is something different.”💬 “If you want to control your set point weight, you’re still not free.”💬 “People pleasing is not a personality trait. It’s a trauma response.”If you’re in the midst of recovery and wondering if what you’re going through is normal — this episode is for you. We’re giving it to you straight, with lived experience, compassion, and a few F-bombs for flavour.Resources & Links🖤 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/🖤 Work with me: https://victoriakleinsman.com/🖤 Follow me on Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial

I Disappoint People Every Day (And I’m Okay With It)🖤 Episode Description:In this raw solo episode, I share a deeply personal truth: I disappoint people every single day. And not because I’m careless or unkind—but because I’ve stopped abandoning myself to make others more comfortable.As a recovering people pleaser, I know what it feels like to panic at the thought of upsetting someone. To over-explain, to bend over backwards, to feel responsible for everyone’s feelings except my own.But here’s what I’ve learnt… people pleasing isn’t a personality trait. It’s a survival strategy. And it’s keeping you exhausted, disconnected, and resentful.In this ep, I unpack:How to know if you’re people pleasingJournal prompts & truth bombs to break the habitWhy saying “no” is the ultimate self-loveWhat happens when you stop over-explainingHow I balance motherhood, business, and boundariesAnd the game-changing mindset shift that let me reclaim my life.Let this episode be your permission slip to disappoint others… and choose yourself.Because you can’t live your truth and please everyone at the same time.💬 Powerful quotes from this episode:💬 “When you say yes to others, but it’s not a full-body yes… you’re saying no to yourself.”💬 “People pleasing is fear dressed up in high heels and a fur coat.”💬 “Disappointing others isn’t failure—it’s the price of authenticity.”💬 “No is a complete sentence.”💬 “You can’t live your truth and please everyone at the same time—choose yourself.”Resources & Links:🖤 Join my FREE support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/🖤 Work with me: https://victoriakleinsman.com/🖤 Follow me on Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial

🎙️ From Forced Recovery to Freedom – Izzy’s StoryThis is a powerful, moving, and soul-baring conversation with my incredible client Izzy, who generously shares her journey from years of forced recovery to taking her power back and choosing her own version of freedom.Izzy and I have worked together for around 6 months, and the transformation she’s experienced is nothing short of phenomenal. In this episode, she speaks candidly about:✨ How her eating disorder developed during lockdown✨ What kept her stuck in the relapse-recovery cycle for years✨ Why traditional therapy wasn’t enough for her✨ The shift that came from realising SHE had to take full responsibility✨ Learning to trust her body again and finding freedom with food✨ Her experience with meal plans and intuition eating✨ Identity loss and rediscovery during recovery✨ Facing the fear of weight gain and what’s waiting on the other sideWe also talk about the emotional messiness of recovery, the discomfort, the grief, and how you can still keep moving forward even when it’s terrifying.💬 5 powerful quotes from the episode:💬 “You can’t build your recovery on someone else’s efforts – it has to come from you.”💬 “I wasn’t living—I was surviving. Recovery meant choosing life.”💬 “If I don’t stop the cycle, this will be my life… and that scared the shit out of me.”💬 “Just start. Do one scary thing. That’s all it takes to start building trust.”💬 “No one regrets full recovery. No one ever says, ‘I wish I’d stayed sick.’”Listen if you need a reminder that:🖤 It’s never too late🖤 Freedom is possible for YOU🖤 Meal plans have a time and place, but they’re not the end goal🖤 You can stop living for fear and start living for YOU🖤 Recovery is worth every ounce of discomfortResources & Links:🖤 Join my FREE support group🖤 Work with me🖤 Follow me on Instagram @victoriakleinsmanofficial

Join my free support group for monthly hot seat coaching: ⁠https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-support-group/⁠Welcome back, my loves! This week’s episode is a juicy one – it’s our monthly Q&A where Julia and I dive deep into your most vulnerable, heartfelt, and relatable questions. From how to give yourself permission to let go of the ED when you’re scared of judgment, to navigating free time, motherhood, and movement post-recovery… we cover it all.You’ll hear our personal experiences, client reflections, and direct, loving guidance – with a few laughs and tangents along the way (because would it even be a podcast with us if there weren’t?!).In this episode, we cover:🌀 What to do when you’re scared of being judged if your body changes🌀 Reframing “rebellion” from recovery🌀 How we approach exercise now (and how it’s evolved!)🌀 The fear of weight gain and how I faced it🌀 Recovery and motherhood – how your child can become your biggest why🌀 DBT vs CBT and how coaching is different🌀 Do I have food rules? How to tell when they’re sneaky🌀 Pre-meal affirmations, reminders, and tools to help you follow through🌀 Whether or not to eat more after exercise🌀 Free time guilt & how to lean into pleasureThis episode is full of gold, whether you’re at the very start of your journey or years into recovery. These questions are so universal, and there’s something here for everyone.As always:💌 Submit your questions via email for the next Q&A🎧 Rate + review the show if you love it – it helps so much🫶🏼 And share with a friend who needs support right now

🎙 Raw Coaching Session: Body Image, Worthiness & Ancestral Healing with ChristinaThis episode is a little different – you’re invited to witness a deeply powerful, real-time 1:1 coaching session between me and my beautiful client Christina.What began with a reflection on her increasing body size opened into something far deeper: childhood wounds, ancestral stories, suppressed rage, and a core belief that she was undeserving of love.Together, we got to the real root of her eating disorder. And through powerful emotional release and a guided meditation, we began rewriting the narrative in her body and her soul.This session is raw, sacred, and incredibly moving – and if you see yourself in any of what Christina shares, it may activate something profound in you too.IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:✨ The triggering moment that reawakened body shame✨ Why dieting is often a cry for parental approval✨ The link between postpartum pressure and feeling unworthy✨ The pain of performing perfection for emotionally unavailable caregivers✨ A powerful live meditation to honour the body and heal the lineageQUOTES TO REMEMBER:💬 “All we do – even as adults – is seek the love we never felt we deserved.”💬 “Your body has never been the problem. It’s been the messenger.”💬 “You are not here to shrink – you are here to be free.”IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU:🌹 Join my free support group for hot seat coaching, daily shares & community🌹 Explore group coaching inside The Body Love Binge🌹 Or apply for private 1:1 support with me🔗 All links in bio or at www.victoriakleinsman.com

Meditation for inner worth and freedomEnjoy 💛

In this solo episode, I’m diving into my hot take on CBT — cognitive behavioural therapy — and why, although it’s helpful for eating disorder recovery, it’s absolutely not enough if you’re looking for full, lasting freedom.I’m sharing openly and passionately about:✨ What CBT does well (and why I still use parts of it in my coaching)✨ Why mindset work alone can’t heal trauma responses✨ How to translate “I feel fat” into what’s really going on underneath✨ What I believe is truly missing in most eating disorder recovery work✨ How to stop relapsing by getting to the root of it all — emotionally, spiritually, somatically✨ My own step-by-step recovery map that combines inner child work, nervous system healing, soul retrieval, and parts workThis one’s packed with insight — whether you’re in therapy, doing self-recovery, or supporting someone else. It’s time to go deeper, and I’m here to walk you through it.📌 I also mention:– My free support group with coaching calls & replays: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-taste-test/– How to join the Body Love Binge group or apply for 1:1 support: https://victoriakleinsman.com/11-coaching/– Come hang on IG: @victoriakleinsmanofficial

In this deeply honest and uplifting conversation, I sat down with the beautiful Tegan Louise to chat all things recovery, healing, trauma, and how our beliefs about food and bodies are formed long before we even realise it.We went everywhere in this chat—attachment styles, inner child wounds, parenting, body image, sex, intimacy, fear of weight gain, people pleasing, and that moment you finally say, “I’ve had enough.”If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same cycle, or like your self-worth is hanging on the size of your jeans—this one’s for you.💥 In this episode, we cover:Why your food/body struggles always start in childhoodHow to recognise (and rewire) your attachment styleFeeling safe in your body after traumaReclaiming pleasure, joy & desireWhat recovery really means beyond just “eating more”My real-life moments of change: in the mirror, at the BBQ, and in bedHow coaching can transform your healing & what I offerIf you’ve ever asked yourself “Why do I still feel like this?” or “Is recovery actually possible for me?”—this episode will land like a warm, empowering hug.🔥 5 Epic Quotes to Highlight:“Have you had enough yet? If so—then it’s time to choose something different.”“Recovery isn’t about fixing your body. It’s about freeing your mind.”“You don’t have to wait to hit rock bottom. You just have to decide this isn’t good enough to stay.”“I used to cover my legs to ‘protect’ others from seeing my cellulite. Now I wear the damn dress.”“You are allowed to want more, just because you want it. Full stop.”📌 Useful links:💜 My free support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-taste-test/🌍 Website: https://victoriakleinsman.com/📸 Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by my incredible client Tara, who opens up about her 30-year journey with anorexia—and what finally helped her step into true freedom.This conversation is a deep, emotional, and honest exploration of what it really takes to recover after decades of struggle, secrecy, and perfectionism. Tara shares how a milestone birthday cracked her open, how trauma shaped her need for control, and how letting go of that control changed everything.💥 In this episode, we talk about:How childhood trauma planted the seeds of disordered eatingThe link between people pleasing, perfectionism, and restrictionWhy traditional routes didn’t work—and what didNavigating fear, body image shifts, and “future tripping”The decision to choose life, freedom, and fun over controlWhat real support looks like when it’s about YOU—not just the foodLife after recovery: confidence, invincibility, and finally being yourselfThis is one of the most inspiring recovery stories I’ve had the honour to share. If you’ve ever felt like it’s “too late” or that freedom just isn’t available for you… this episode will blow that myth wide open.💖 Tara’s message to you?The fear is so much worse than the reality. And the lightness in your head is so worth the heaviness in your body.🔥 5 Epic Quotes to Highlight:“The fear couldn’t hurt me. But the eating disorder could.”“I didn’t realise I was trying to fix two problems—until I learned they were one.”“I don’t want to be extra, extra small. My mind isn’t small anymore.”“You don’t need to go back. You just need to decide.”“I didn’t just gain weight—I gained peace, energy, and a whole new life.”📌 Useful links:💜 My free support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-taste-test/🌍 Website: https://victoriakleinsman.com/📸 Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial

In this raw, unfiltered episode, I reunite with the incredible Susan and Christina to answer YOUR questions about recovery, body image, menopause, and navigating the complexities of diet culture—especially as women in their later years of life.We open up about the real symptoms of recovery, how our bodies and minds changed through the journey, and the deeper emotional shifts that come with true healing. From feeling out of breath during a walk to redefining what movement means, we speak to the very human experience of recovery.💬 Topics We Dive Into:The hardest physical symptoms in recovery (and how we coped)Recovery during and after menopauseWhat it really means to feel “part of the club” and how that changesLetting go of feeling superior through restrictionOur experiences with puberty, body change, and emotional impactHow we coped with weight gain (including scale addiction!)Why diet culture is not just harmful—but oppressiveTools we use daily to keep grounded in food and body freedomWhy true connection becomes possible only through authentic recovery💫 This is an especially important listen if you’ve ever thought:“I’ve been trying to recover but keep wanting to lose weight again”or“I feel like recovery isn’t for me at my age.”Spoiler: It absolutely is.🎧 Listen in and walk away with compassion, clarity, and a fresh breath of freedom. Recovery is possible at any age—and it is so worth it.Read Glennon Doyle's wise words here: https://community.kleinsman.co/c/free-support-group/glennon-doyle-s-wise-words📌 CONNECT WITH ME:✨ Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial✨ Website: https://victoriakleinsman.com/✨ Email me with your thoughts or questions – I love hearing from you!🖤 And as always… you are worthy of love, freedom, and rest—no matter your size, no matter your age.

In this episode, I joined Emily for a deep and soulful conversation on the mini series she’s created – diving into real, raw, and essential truths about healing from an eating disorder.Here’s what we explored together:✨ My three most important lessons from recovery (and how they shifted everything).✨ The power of owning that no one is coming to save you – and why that’s the ultimate key to freedom.✨ How true healing goes far beyond food and body image… it’s about loving and fully accepting your authentic self.✨ Why fighting can only take you so far, and why surrender was my secret weapon.✨ What full recovery feels like (and why it’s so worth it).I also shared a personal story about how my healing journey unlocked self-expression, love, and deep peace – and how it still shapes the way I show up in my life today.Emily and I both agreed: Recovery was the hardest thing we’ve ever done. And it’s worth every second.💜 If you’re questioning whether to leap into recovery… let this be the nudge you need.Connect with me:🌍 Website: https://victoriakleinsman.com/💜 Free support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-taste-test/📸 Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficialAs always, I’d love to hear what landed most for you – drop me a message!

This episode is living proof that full recovery is possible—even without coaching or therapy. Michelle bravely shares how she fully healed her relationship with food and body using only podcast support… and a fierce decision to choose freedom.We talk about:✨ Her journey from subtle body checking and dieting to full food freedom✨ The turning point where she decided “enough is enough”✨ What it felt like to face weight gain, shame, and body image triggers—without turning back✨ How she learned to trust her body again (and the fears she had to walk through daily)✨ The unexpected freedom of not giving a f*ck about the number on the scale✨ Why “just eating” feels so revolutionary in a world that praises restrictionMichelle’s story is deeply validating for anyone who thinks they’re “not sick enough” or feels like recovery is only possible with 1:1 support. This conversation is a gentle but powerful reminder: you are not broken, you are not alone, and you are absolutely capable of full freedom.🔥 Epic Quotes:“I couldn’t begin to recover until I admitted I had something to recover from.”“I proved my fears wrong, over and over again. Nothing bad happened.”“You don’t need a new food system. You need to let go of needing one.”“It’s amazing to not know how much you weigh… and not care.”“Recovery is possible without support. But you have to show up for yourself. Fully.”💜 Connect & Explore More:👯‍♀️ Join my free support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-taste-test/🌐 Visit my website: https://victoriakleinsman.com/📲 IG: @victoriakleinsmanofficial

🎙️ Monthly Q&A with Julia: The Truth About Recovery, Fear & FreedomJoin Victoria and Julia for a short but power-packed Q&A session where they role-play the voices of the eating disorder vs. the healthy self (with some hilarity!), explore physical recovery symptoms, and get radically honest about the fears, resistance, and beautiful truths of choosing recovery.From dealing with exhaustion and edema to navigating the emotional highs and lows of healing, this episode is raw, real, and ultimately hopeful. Plus, they dive into listener questions around waiting to “have to” recover, creating a life beyond bulimia, and the real pros and cons of full recovery.This one’s a quickie—but oh so juicy.🎧 Topics include:A playful (and uncomfortable!) ED vs. Healthy Self dialoguePhysical symptoms of recovery like bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and more“Will I ever want recovery enough?”—navigating fear and avoidanceHow to start creating a life bigger than your eating disorderThe real (and surprising) pros and cons of recoveryVictoria’s personal postpartum shift in fitness & self-careWhy compassion is the most powerful recovery tool🧠 Quotes to remember:“You are not here to be normal. You’re here to be free.”“If it’s costing you your self-expression, love, and freedom… It’s too expensive.”“Your eating disorder is costing you the life you secretly want.”“Letting go is the way to grow.”🔗 Resources & Links:🎧 Julia’s episodes on recovery symptoms: Episodes 105 & 106🧡 Free Support Group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-taste-test/💻 Website: https://victoriakleinsman.com/📸 Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficialNote from Victoria 💛I value authenticity deeply. These show notes were created with the help of AI, but they come directly from my heart and my words, drawn from the podcast I created. Every sentence reflects the message I intended to share. I use AI as a tool—but the soul, the stories, and the truth are all mine.

How to Get Out of Quasi Recovery with Livia SaraThis episode is one of the most powerful and expansive conversations I’ve had on the podcast to date. Livia Sara is back—author, coach, and absolute soul sister—and we’re diving deep into the sneakiest trap of all: quasi recovery.We unpack what it really means to be stuck in that space where you’ve gained weight, maybe even “look” recovered, but inside? You’re still living in fear, control, and limitation.This episode will shake something loose inside of you. We talk truth, drop f-bombs (you know me!), and hold nothing back.We cover:Why quasi recovery can actually feel worse than the EDHow to know when you’re still stuck in control (even if you’re “eating more”)The difference between acting from freedom vs reacting from fearWhy perfectionism and comparison keep you trappedHow to choose freedom, even if you’re terrifiedWhy YOUR recovery path gets to look how YOU want it toLivia’s new book How to Get Out of Quasi Recovery is a must-read if you’re truly ready to go all in. And if you’re feeling a spark after this episode? Don’t ignore it. That’s your truth calling.5 Quotes from this episode:🔥 “Being 99% committed is hell. Being 100% committed is simple.”🔥 “There’s no right way to recover—there’s only your way.”🔥 “Your eating disorder is not who you are—it’s an adaptation, not your identity.”🔥 “Freedom means deciding to stop pretending and start living in alignment with your truth.”🔥 “No one’s coming to save you—but you don’t need saving. You just need to choose.”💜 Join my free support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-taste-test/🌍 Visit my website: https://victoriakleinsman.com/📸 Come hang with me on Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial🫶 Join Livia’s newsletter & get her free resources: https://www.livlabelfree.com/join

Welcome back my loves! 💜 In this episode, Julia and I are diving into your brilliant questions about recovery. This is raw, real, emotional, funny and deep — basically, all the things we are!We chat about:What moment I’d relive without my eating disorderHealing mother/daughter codependency while both recoveringFeeling guilty for resting (and why that’s actually a GOOD thing)Why gaining weight feels unsafe — and how I rewired that fear myselfSensory overload in a changing body (and what helped me cope)How to stop obsessive movement and exercise guiltWhether it’s realistic to go all-in after 30+ years of an EDMaking peace with the lies I told during my eating disorderAnd why life WITHOUT an ED is the real life you deserveThis conversation is packed with tough love, heart, deep truth and so much encouragement.Healing is messy. Healing is brave. Healing is YOURS. Let’s do it together.5 Quotes You’ll Love From This Episode:“Trying is asking for permission to fail. Choose it. Commit to it.”“Feeling guilt in recovery doesn’t mean you’re failing – it means you’re healing.”“Your eating disorder helped you survive – but it’s not helping you live.”“The unfamiliar becomes familiar. You can feel like an alien at first – and still belong in your body.”“Freedom, joy, connection… that’s what’s waiting for you on the other side of fear.”Links to Dive Deeper:🧡 Free support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-taste-test/🧡 Website: https://victoriakleinsman.com/🧡 Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial💛 Recovery Circle community and courses: https://www.edrecoverycircle.com/

In this deep and empowering episode, Victoria sits down with Dr. Jillian Lampert – VP of the Emily Program and President of REDC – to talk about what traditional ED treatment is missing, why recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all, and how our society’s obsession with weight is doing real harm. They dive into the neurobiological roots of eating disorders, discuss GLP-1 medications, and explore the roles of ADHD, autism, and trauma in ED development. This episode is packed with truth bombs, fierce compassion, and a powerful reminder that recovery is not only possible – it’s worth it.🔥 5 Standout Quotes: 1. “Eating disorders don’t happen overnight—so why would we expect them to go away in a few weeks?” – Dr. Jillian Lampert 2. “If you can have an eating disorder, you have everything you need to build an extraordinary life without it.” – Victoria Kleinsman 3. “The most powerful shift is moving from comparison to connection—healing starts when we feel understood.” – Dr. Jillian Lampert 4. “Being sick became predictable, familiar, even safe. Grieving that identity is part of recovery.” – Victoria Kleinsman 5. “There’s natural diversity in body sizes, and the goal of treatment is peace—not thinness.” – Dr. Jillian Lampert✨ Links Mentioned: • 💞 Join my free support group: https://victoriakleinsman.com/free-taste-test/ • 🌐 My website: https://victoriakleinsman.com/ • 📲 Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficialConnect with Jillian and The Emily Program https://www.emilyprogram.com/https://emilyprogram.com/blog/why-choose-emily-program-over-therapist-dietitian-physician/https://emilyprogram.com/peace-meal-podcast/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-lampert-2a735651/

🎙️ Podcast Episode: Is Unrestricted Eating Different to Intuitive Eating?In this juicy solo episode of The Body Love Binge, I explore a powerful and often misunderstood question: Is unrestricted eating different to intuitive eating? Spoiler alert – yes and no… and I break it all down for you.I share my own rebellious journey from restriction, through binge-restrict cycles, into the chaos and liberation of unrestricted eating, and eventually into the grounded peace of what I call intuition eating.This isn’t just theory – it’s raw, real, lived experience, plus insights from coaching so many badass humans back to food and body freedom. Whether you’re stuck in binge-restrict cycles or wondering if intuitive eating is just another sneaky diet, this one’s for you.🔑 Here’s what you’ll learn: • The difference between unrestricted eating and intuitive eating (with no BS) • Why rebellion is part of the healing process • What true food freedom looks like after the chaos • How I shifted from overachieving in recovery to finally finding peace • Why your body always knows and how to actually listen to it💬 5 Epic Quotes to Remember:“Unrestricted eating is a fck you to restriction. Intuition eating is a fck yes to yourself.”“You can’t just skip to intuitive eating – most people have to rebel their way there.”“If you’re still acting like you have to protect your recovery, you’re probably still reacting to restriction.”“True freedom is choosing what you want from peace, not rebellion.”“Your body will always find a way to get what it needs. Your only job is to get out of the way.”✨ Join My Free Support Group:Get coached by me every month, access past calls and workshops, and receive daily support. It’s all free, fierce, and full of love.👉 Join here🌍 My Website:https://victoriakleinsman.com/📸 Instagram:@victoriakleinsmanofficial🎧 Rate & Review the Show:Loving this podcast? Give back with a 5-star review so we can reach more souls who need this message.

This week, I sat down once again with the one and only Tabitha Farrar—eating disorder recovery coach, author, and all-round truth-teller—to talk about how to actually rewire negative body image.Tabitha’s just released a powerful new book called “Fried Eggs and Thunder Thighs” (yes, you read that right!) and it dives deep into the root of negative body image and how to teach your brain a different story.In this conversation, we explored: • Why negative body image is not your fault—and definitely not your truth • How your actions teach your brain more than your thoughts ever will • What to do when shame shows up • How to respond when someone does comment on your body • Why being “recovered” doesn’t automatically mean you’ll love your body—and what to do about itWe also talk about her newly rewritten version of Rehabilitate, Rewire, Recover and why she decided to go back and make it even more bold, honest, and helpful.This is a must-listen if you: • Still struggle with body image even after recovering from disordered eating • Want to feel more free and confident in your body, regardless of size • Are tired of being controlled by negative thoughts or shame • Are curious about how emotions like guilt and disgust are actually tools your brain uses—and how to take your power backIn this episode, we get real about: • How to act “as if” you love your body (even when you don’t yet) • The difference between your brain and your mind—and why that matters • Why it’s not about waiting to feel better before you take action • The fastest way to rewire body image beliefs • What I do when my own brain throws shame my wayResources mentioned:📘 Tabitha’s books: Fried Eggs and Thunder Thighs + Rehabilitate, Rewire, Recover (Updated Edition)📺 Her YouTube: @tabithafarrar🌐 www.tabithafarrar.comConnect with me:🖤 www.victoriakleinsman.com📧 [email protected]📲 Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial💬 5 Quotes I Loved from This Episode 1. “I’m not my shame—I’m the one observing it. And that gives me the power to choose how I respond.” 2. “If I want my brain to believe my body is safe, I have to act like it is—even if it’s uncomfortable.” 3. “Every time I act as if I love my body, I’m rewiring my brain—and that’s what creates freedom.” 4. “My emotions aren’t facts—they’re just tools my brain uses to try and keep me ‘safe’ based on old beliefs.” 5. “The truth is: if recovery still feels hard after months and months, it’s not me—it’s my training strategy that needs adjusting.”

Guests: Susie (69, USA) & Christina (64, Australia)In this beautifully honest and heart-opening episode, Victoria is joined by two extraordinary women, Susie and Christina, who share their transformative journeys of recovering from eating disorders—well into their 60s. Having met through Victoria’s group coaching community, these two have not only found food freedom and body peace, but also a deep, life-affirming friendship.They discuss the unique challenges of recovery later in life, the impact of decades of restriction, body image struggles post-menopause, and the joy of rediscovering themselves after a lifetime of being defined by size. This conversation is full of wisdom, hope, and tangible encouragement for anyone who thinks it’s “too late” to change.🧭 What You'll Learn:What recovery can look like in your 60s (yes, full recovery is absolutely possible!)How diet culture affects older generations and the myths about "aging gracefully"Why menopause-related weight gain is not only natural—but protectiveHow inner child work, authenticity, and self-love play a crucial role in healingThe importance of community and connection in the recovery journey✨ 5 Brilliant Quotes from the Episode:"It’s never too late to recover. I’m 69 and I’ve never felt more free." – Susie"My body gaining weight in menopause wasn’t a failure—it was wisdom. It was my body protecting me." – Christina"I used to think I was just one of the lucky ones who could control my weight. I now realise that was disordered eating all along." – Susie"I’ve finally become my real self. No more pretending, no more people-pleasing. Just me." – Christina"Recovery has given me my life back. I’m no longer counting calories in the back of my mind—I’m present, I’m joyful, I’m here." – Susie🔗 Resources:Join the Body Love Binge Group Coaching: https://victoriakleinsman.com/group-coaching/Email Victoria with questions for Susie & Christina: [email protected] Victoria on Instagram: @victoriakleinsmanofficial

In this special episode of The Body Love Binge, Victoria and Julia dive into an honest and unfiltered Q&A session, tackling some of the most pressing questions from their listeners about eating disorder recovery, exercise, self-acceptance, and navigating the messy middle of healing.From the challenges of reintroducing exercise to the ongoing battle with body image thoughts, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and practical advice. Victoria and Julia share their personal experiences and professional perspectives to give you the tools to keep pushing through recovery, even when it feels impossible. Plus, they discuss how to navigate social stigma, find motivation in tough times, and celebrate progress—even when it feels small.Episode Highlights:[00:01:00] – Reintroducing Exercise After Recovery:Victoria and Julia discuss the delicate process of bringing exercise back into your life after exercise addiction. They share their personal approaches, from mindful movement to complete breaks from exercise.Key takeaway: Tune into your body’s needs and separate movement from calorie control or body manipulation.[00:08:00] – Handling Guilt Around Rest:Addressing the guilt of resting when society expects you to be active. Victoria and Julia share how to embrace rest as a vital part of healing, rather than something to be ashamed of.Key takeaway: Rest is a radical act of self-care and recovery.[00:15:00] – Navigating the “Messy Middle” of Recovery:The messy middle is a daunting part of recovery where progress feels stagnant and body image thoughts intensify. The duo discusses how to stay committed to freedom during this challenging phase.Key takeaway: Stay focused on your deeper why and take it one day at a time.[00:27:00] – How to Stop Thinking About Food All the Time:Why mental hunger doesn’t mean you’re doing recovery wrong—it means your body is still healing.Key takeaway: Honour mental hunger as your body’s way of signalling it still needs nourishment.[00:39:00] – Dealing with Social Pressure to Exercise After Weight Gain:How to stand firm in your recovery when people around you assume you’re ready to get back into exercise.Key takeaway: Your recovery is about you—not anyone else’s expectations.[00:47:00] – Honouring Morning Hunger:Why eating in the morning is crucial for recovery and how to push through the fear of eating breakfast.Key takeaway: Start your day with recovery—not with your eating disorder.5 Memorable Quotes from the Episode:💡 "Recovery is not about avoiding fear—it’s about stepping into it every damn day."💡 "Start your day with recovery, not with your eating disorder."💡 "Your body doesn’t understand why you restricted in the first place—it just wants to protect you from famine."💡 "Own the shit out of who you are, or else it will own you."💡 "It’s not about eating perfectly—it’s about showing up for yourself, consistently, with compassion."Journal Prompts from This Episode:🌸 What stories am I telling myself about rest and why do I feel guilty when I honour my need to slow down?🌸 How can I show up for my recovery today—even when fear tries to take the wheel?🌸 What would it feel like to fully embrace my body as it is right now?🌸 Where can I show myself more kindness and patience in this journey?5. 🌸 What would freedom do right now? What would acceptance do?Resources Mentioned:Join Victoria’s Free Support Group: Get live coaching and community support.Connect with Julia: Follow her on Instagram and stay updated on her new group coaching program.💛 Recovery Circle community and courses: ⁠https://www.edrecoverycircle.com/⁠