Fly To Freedom: The anorexia recovery podcast
Episodes
Episode 55 - Finding Sisterhood
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I welcomed Sharon James, a women's circle leader and life coach, to my podcast Fly to Freedom. Sharon works with women who are feeling disco...
Episode 54 - The Reality of Parenting with an ED
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, my friend Karla and I discussed the impacts of living with an eating disorder while being a parent. As someone who struggled ...
Episode 53 - How to Find Your Strength
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm celebrating the one year anniversary of my podcast, Flight of Freedom. I started this podcast after recovering from 40 y...
The Honest Truth of Eating Disorder Recovery with Julia and Victoria
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oh my goodness, I had the BEST time recording this week’s podcast episode with my incredible friend Victoria! 🤗 We got to sit down together in re...
Episode 51: Psychedelic Therapy in ED Recovery
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I interviewed Erika Malm, a therapist who specialises in treating trauma and eating disorders over 15 years. We discussed the complex factors th...
Episode 50 - Going “ALL IN”
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I shared my personal journey of #goingallin to recover from an eating disorder. It was the hardest but most rewarding thing I've ever done. I made...
Episode 49 - How to feel good in your clothes, with guest Alice Nichol, Stylist
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of my podcast, I spoke with Alice Nichol, a fashion stylist who helps women feel more confident and comfortable in their cl...
Episode 48 - Turning Destructive Traits into Productive Ones
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Krista Crotty, founder of Brain Based Therapy Northwest, about an exciting new eating disorder therapy called T...
Episode 47 - When you need bigger clothes
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I, Julia, your recovery coach, am thrilled to share a heartwarming story of triumph and resilience. I'll take you through ...
Episode 46 - Hell & Hope in Eating Disorder Recovery with Julia & Victoria
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unpacking the Hidden Realities of Restrictive Eating Disorders As someone who survived her own restrictive anorexia for over four gruelling decades, ...
Episode 45 - Autism, Eating Disorders, and Embracing Neurodiversity
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Livia Sara, autism advocate and eating disorder survivor Key topics discussed: - Livia's journey with undiagnosed autism and her decade-lo...
Episode 44 - Exercise addiction and compulsive movement
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of my podcast, Fly to Freedom, I talk about the common issue of excessive exercise and compulsive movement in eating disord...
Episode 43 - Can you ever be grateful for the eating disorder ?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Flurina shares her journey of struggling with an eating disorder for 17 years and how she found healing through movement, body awareness, and rediscov...
Episode 42 - Developing Consciousness
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about getting out of autopilot mode and developing more consciousness. 🧠 Do you ever catch yourself just blindly following...
Episode-41 The shit that people dont talk about in eating disorder recovery
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this collaboration episode, Join me, Julia Trehane an eating disorder recovery coach and Victoria Kleinsman another ed coach, openly discuss lesser...
Episode 40 - Post christmas feels
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat about how we can feel after christmas and what we can do to help ourselves feel more grounded and compassionate. There is also...
Episode 39 - Weird shit the ED made me do
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is one that I recorded with Victoria and Karla originally for Victorias podcast but its just too good not to share on mine too. The three...
Episode 38 - The psychology of behaviour change
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sabrina is an intuitive eating and food freedom coach who helps people heal their relationship with food and their bodies. She shares her personal j...
Episode 37 - ORTHOREXIA
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
- Orthorexia is an unhealthy obsession with “clean” eating, not a true commitment to health - Often stems from good intentions but becomes an anxi...
Episode 36 - Katherine Cimorelli shares her ED story (without Song)
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katherine Cimorelli, singer from the popular band Cimorelli, opens up about her powerful journey recovering from an eating disorder. Though she grew u...
Coping with the festive season
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
- The holiday season can be challenging for people recovering from eating disorders.- With preparation and support, it's possible to navigate the ...
Episode 34 - Becoming Embodied
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming Embodied : How Embodiment Can Support Eating Disorder Recovery In this episode, I spoke with Rachel Wilkinson, a trauma-informed practitio...
episode 33 - From shadows to sunshine - Rachel’s journey
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel's journey is a moving story of a woman battling an eating disorder, living a life marked by self-imposed rituals and a yearning for perfect...
Episode 32 - Body Neutrality
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A huge welcome to my wonderful guest Suzanne Manser who is joining me today to talk about body neutrality. Suzanne Manser, PhD is a clinical psycholog...
Episode 31 - Self Love
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Self-love is like that warm, cozy hug you give yourself every day. It's about accepting and embracing who you are, flaws and all, because let'...
Episode 30 - Recovery is Possible with Debbie Lesko
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the absolute pleasure of talking to Debbie about how recovery really is truly possible for anyone. Debbie Lesko is a 67 year old grandmo...
Episode 29: Listeners' Questions
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I managed to persuade my husband Dave to come back on the podcast this week and we answered some questions sent in by you lovely listeners. Thankyou...
Episode 28 - Letting Go Of Limits
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Limiting beliefs are like weights that hold us back from reaching our full potential. They are the stories we tell ourselves, often rooted in fear and...
Episode 27 - Coaching with Claire
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode with one of my incredible clients who has bravely volunteered to be coached on the podcast so that her journey may help othe...
Episode 26: Knowing What To Eat
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recovering from anorexia can be a challenging journey, especially when it comes to re-establishing a healthy relationship with food. In this solo po...
Episode 25: Anorexia and Us - my husband's story
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a very special chat.....with my husband! We delve deep into the challenging journey of supporting a loved one through anorexia recovery. ...
Episode 24: Becoming your own best friend
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative journey of becoming your own best friend and valuing your true worth. Tune in to this empowering ...
Episode 23 - Let's talk about the food!
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm chatting to Anne, The Eating Disorder Nutritionist, all about how we view food and helpful ways of eating in recovery. Anne is a regist...
Episode 22 - I gained weight and........
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Digging into my own personal journey, I look at all the things I have gained in recovery.
Episode 21 - Accessing support - with Jane
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode I am chatting to a lovely guest called Jane about the difficulty in accessing appropriate support for eating disorder recovery.
Episode 20 - Overwhelming Guilt
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is in answer to a question from the lovely Claire about how to deal with the immense guilt when you eat in anorexia recovery.
Episode 19: Finding my new identity- with Karla and Victoria
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria and Karla join me for this episode, where we discuss the fears we had of losing the eating disorder identities and how to discover who we wer...
Episode 18: An Interview with Harriet Frew
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, HARRIET and I discuss the effects diet culture can have on Recovery and coping strategies to deal with this. We also chat about why c...
Episode 17: Living Life Afraid
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I decided to do this episode, because I realised that I was holding back from doing something due to fear, and when I realised this, it reminded me th...
Episode 16: Problematic People Pleasing - With Tina O Hoang
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A disabled recovering people pleaser, lifetime traveler, and podcaster - Tina O. Hoang strives to ensure women have the space to choose themselves and...
Episode 15: The Lies We Tell!
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the lies we tell ourselves and other people to protect our ED.
Episode 14: When does exercise become unhealthy? With Matt Davis
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am talking to Matt Davis about the role exercise can play in an eating disorder and how at time the fitness/wellness industry can actually pro...
Episode 13 - "....but I'm doing it for my health..."
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We often convince ourselves that our disordered behaviour is for the good of our health. In this episode I look at the influence of 'wellness cult...
Episode 12: The Inner Critic, with Abbey Heagney
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am joined by Abbey and we discuss that inner voice, that we all have, that holds us back, keeps us small and makes us feel that we&...
Episode 11: Weird ED Behaviours - with Karla Manzanilla
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, my friend Karla and I are reminiscing about the strange behaviours we used to have during our eating disorders. It's incredible to see how...
Episode 10: Lets talk about bingeing - Marianne Miller
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m talking to Dr. Marianne Miller who has been in the mental health field for 26 years and has specialised in eating disorders for the last ...
Episode 9: Why are we so afraid of weight gain?
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode I delve into where are fears about weight gain originated. How did we get these limiting beliefs that we seem to live our life’...
Episode 8: Overcoming Perfectionism - Dr Menije
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people who struggle with eating disorders have a perfectionistic mindset that can affect their life on many levels. In this episode, I'm deli...
Episode 7: Managing the eating disorder voice
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss where the eating disorder voice comes from, why its there and helpful tips to reduce the overwhelm. I hope you enjoy it
Episode 6: Lets talk about emotional energy! - Laura Bolgiu
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This beautiful episode is an interview with the wonderful Laura Bolgiu. In this episode you can learn all about tapping into your emotional energy and...
Episode 5: But How Does It Feel?
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very raw and vulnerable share, where I attempt to describe what it actually feels like in your head to have an eating disorder. Of course, e...
Episode 4: Whats Love Got To Do With It? With Victoria Kleinsman
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm interviewing Victoria Kleinsman about the importance of self love in eating disorder recovery. Victoria Kleinsman is a Food Freedom &am...
Episode 3: Lies! Lies! Lies!
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A deep delve into the world of lies an eating disorder tells us that keep us trapped and living in fear. In this episode, I speak to the real life lie...
Episode 2: Do I really have an eating disorder?
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 2. In this episode, I dive into how your eating disorder can convince you that you don't have an eating disorder!
Episode 1: My own eating disorder journey
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As my very 1st podcast, it seemed to make sense to start right at the beginning of how and why I've done this: My own journey. I hope that by des...