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Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryAuthor: Rachel Evans
Join psychologist Dr Rachel Evans (PhD) as she talks to fellow experts in eating disorder recovery and ED survivors with inspiring stories. This podcast is intended to help those recovering to shift their mindset, develop new skills and find their own version of normal eating. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 68. Wearing Odd Socks: Small Ways to Challenge Rules in Eating Disorder Recovery
Episode 68
Thursday, 22 January, 2026
Rigid rules can make eating disorder recovery feel impossible when you're living with the overwhelming fear that worst will happen.In this solo episode Dr Rachel Evans explores a fairly simple practice designed to gently loosen all-or-nothing thinking without involving food, weight, or body image.You’ll hear:Why breaking a rule can feel threatening (even the times when you “know” it isn’t)A small daily experiment that builds flexibility and tolerance for discomfortWhy practising “safe discomfort” can reduce the power of eating disorder rules over timeHow to choose changes that stretch you without overwhelming youThis episode is for you if:You feel controlled by food rules or routinesBreaking a rule triggers loud, critical thoughtsYou fear that one change will lead to stricter rules, out of control bingeing or dangerous compensatory behavioursYou want recovery to feel more spacious, not more punishingResources mentioned:Free to download Google Doc or Pdf to support you in practising flexibility with the yes/no activityIf you are unable to access it via the link then please visit the show notes on my website or email me rachel@rachelevansphd.co.uk
