Recovery Talk

"What If I Gain Weight But Don't Fully Recover?"

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss the fear of restoring weight without fully rewiring your brain and recovering mentally - and how this may be your eating dis...

Quasi Recovery: Why Full Recovery Is Worth It

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So you're 'better, but not fully there', and others assume you're fine... Why is taking those last steps to full recovery still so important and benef...

Eating After Recovery (Ft. Louisa Sophie)

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What is eating like after an eating disorder? In this episode I am joined by fellow Let's Recover coach Louisa to discuss our lived experience jou...

Appetite Loss After 'All In' Recovery

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss dealing with a decrease in mental- and physical hunger during or after going 'all in'. I explain why appetite may dr...

Rewiring Pt. 2: How Sneaky Habits & Safety Behaviours Keep You Stuck

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I discuss how those sneaky, 'innocent' little things you do to keep yourself safe actually keep you stuck long term...

Rewiring Pt. 1: Why You Have To Do What Scares You

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of rewiring your eating disorder brain, why recovery is about more than 'just' eating mo...

Food Hoarding (& Related Behaviours)

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I discuss food hoarding: what it is, why it happens, and how to stop it. I also discuss the more subtle and unexpected ways...

Chew & Spit (CHSP)

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss chewing and spitting (CHSP): what it is, why people with eating disorders may engage in this behaviour, and why it can be s...

Body Image After Recovery (Ft. Louisa Sophie)

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by fellow Let’s Recover coach Louisa for an honest conversation about how body image evolves once you’re fu...

Body Dysmorphia & Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down body dysmorphia and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) - what they are, how they differ, and why so many struggle with body...

Navigating Treatment Access & Social Media In Recovery (Ft. Alix Walker)

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I'm joined by coach and counsellor Alix Walker. Topics we discuss: - The hurdles accessing care for an eating disorder-...

Meal Plans, Trusting Your Hunger & Working With a Dietitian in Recovery (Ft. Beth Francois)

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I am joined by Beth Francois, an experienced eating disorder dietitian to discuss everything eating disorder treatment. Topics we cove...

Body Checking: Why It Happens & How To Stop

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're exploring body checking: what it is, why it happens, and how to actually break free from the cycle with some practical (and...

Why Fats & Carbs Keep You Full (& Low-Calorie, High-Volume Filler Foods Don’t)

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered why you can eat a giant of low-calorie, high-protein, high-fibre foods and still feel unsatisfied? In this episode, we break down how fa...

Retrying Recovery After Past Failed Attempts/Relapses

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss giving recovery another go when you have a history of failed attempts and relapses. ⁠@amalielee⁠ | ⁠@letsrecover.co.uk...

OCD & Eating Disorders

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and how it relates to eating disorders. I discuss what OCD is, OCD vs OCPD, less kno...

"Do I Need To Believe In Full Recovery To Recover?"

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I discuss whether or not someone has to believe full recovery is possible for them in order to recover, and how the eating diso...

Health-Promoting Behaviours VS An Eating Disorder

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where does the line go between Orthorexia and healthy eating? How do you know if you simply enjoy being active, or are engaging in disordered movement...

How Eating Disorders Hijack Cravings

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss cravings in recovery from a restrictive eating disorder, and how your eating disorders' tendency to over-analyse your cravin...

All In

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss all-in recovery, or 'going all in'; what it means, who it is (and isn't) for, common criticisms, and potential perks and pit...

Planning/Fantasising About Recovery (But Not Doing Anything)

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I discuss the trap of maladaptive daydreaming and endlessly strategising/planning your future recovery, and how this can be a w...

Starvation Mode

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is starvation mode, why does it happen and how do I know I'm experiencing it? In this episode I discuss the physical and psychological consequenc...

Disordered Movement: Why It's Worth Targeting

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I discuss the mental aspects of why working on your relationship with exercise is so important (including compulsive lower ...

Intermittent Fasting & Eating Disorders

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I discuss intermittent fasting, and why this is a bad idea for people in recovery from restrictive eating disorders. Artic...

People Pleasing, Boundaries & Advocating For Your Needs In Recovery

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss people pleasing (and what's really driving this behaviour); advocating for yourself in recovery; facing triggering peopl...

Finding Full Recovery & Ditching Diet Culture (Ft. Stephanie Loix)

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm joined by fellow Let's Recover recovery coach & mental health nurse Stephanie Loix to discuss breaking free from an ea...

Online Wellness Culture & The Pathologisation Of Normal

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I'm discussing online wellness culture and how it pathologises completely normal things, and why you probably should no...

The Truth Behind Quasi-Recovery & Extreme Hunger (Ft. Han Hickinbotham)

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm joined by Han Hickinbotham from the Full of Beans Podcast to discuss quasi recovery, extreme hunger and why your eating disorder is not ...

Recovery To Recovered: Re-engaging With The World

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi again, it's been a while! Today's episode discusses the importance of knowing where you're at; the difference between being in recovery...

Recovery Coaches: Red & Green Flags

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I'm venturing into the world of eating disorder recovery coaching, and what to look for in a coach as a client. Subst...

What Is "Normal Eating"?

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode I discuss the concept of "normal eating" (and why it does not really matter), comparing your intake, the concept of &q...

Safety Behaviours

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I discuss safety behaviours: what they are, how to identify them and why they can be harmful to recovery. Substack: ⁠let...

How An Eating Disorder Impact Mood & Emotions

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I discuss how an eating disorder impacts your mood and emotions, and why change and letting go can feel so hard. Substack:...

Recovering From Compulsive Movement (Ft. Louisa Sophie)

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation about everything compulsive movement, featuring eating disorder recovery coach Louisa Sophie. Louisa's Instagram: @recoverywith.lou...

Recovery Fatigue

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I discuss recovery fatigue, and why energy levels sometimes (temporarily) drop once you increase rest and intake after a pe...

Filling Up On Vegetables (Or Not Craving Them At All)

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I'm discussing 'The Broccoli Trap': excessively filling up on vegetables to the point where it creates more tro...

Frugality & Guilt Spending Money On Food & Self

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm discussing frugality and eating disorders, and the extreme guilt that may show up when spending money on food, clothes and oth...

Social Eating

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we're discussing anxiety around eating in social situations, and the key to beating this fear.

Bone Density Loss (Osteopenia & Osteoporosis)

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I'm discussing bone density and eating disorders. I explain Osteopenia VS Osteoporosis, Hypothalamic Hypogonadism, trea...

Recovery In Midlife (Ft. Michelle Viña-Baltsas)

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I am joined by coach Michelle Viña-Baltsas to discuss recovering later in life. We also discuss ageism, age positivity, an...

Eating-Induced Hunger

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do I get more hungry the more I eat, and how come restriction makes me less hungry? In this episode I discuss what I like to refer as 'eating-...

Fear Of Doing Recovery Wrong

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 2 of Recovery Talk! In today's episode we talk about the fear of doing recovery 'wrong' - and what is often really under...

Announcement: Recovery Talk Is Taking A Short Season Break

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recovery Talk is taking a short season break, and will be back August/September this year. Meanwhile, see the below for more: Substack: letsrecover.su...

My Thoughts On "Mindful Eating"

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I am sharing my thoughts on "mindful eating" in eating disorder recovery. I am also answering a listener question about what...

The 4 R's Of Recovery

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss the 4 non-negotiable R's of recovery; what they are, how to implement, and why they are key for full recovery. I also an...

Why I Recommend A "Food First" Approach In Recovery

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss the importance of "food first" in eating disorder recovery; what it is, how to implement and my own experience wit...

Lab Results

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I explain blood samples and interpreting lab results in people with eating disorders/in recovery. I discuss certain surprising finding...

Binge Eating Disorder & Fatphobia (W/ Sarah Frances Young)

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm joined by Sarah Frances Young (@sarahfrancesyoung on Instagram) to discuss binge eating disorder (and whether or not it is a r...

Parents & Eating Disorders, Family-Based Treatment (FBT) & ED Myths (W/ JD Ouellette)

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by fellow coach, researcher and expert-by-experience JD Ouellette to discuss parent's role in eating disorder recovery, myths ab...

Perfectionism In Food & Eating

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss some common underlying drivers of food- and eating perfectionism, and how to challenge it. I also answer a listener question...

Bingeing Pt. 2: Avoiding Compensatory Behaviours

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss resisting the urge to engage in compensatory/restrictive behaviours post-binge. I also answer a listener question on interge...

Bingeing Pt. 1: Understanding Why We Binge

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode I discuss bingeing in eating disorders: what it is, why it happens and what we get wrong about it. This is part 1 of a two-part ...

The Honeymoon Phase Of Recovery

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Previously I've discussed the honeymoon phase of an eating disorder. In this episode, I discuss the honeymoon phase of recovery - what it is, why it h...

Embracing/Accepting Change

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I share my thoughts on change, growth and embracing the journey of it all. I discuss the "End Of History Illusion", and why you...

Overwhelm/Indecisiveness Around Food & Grocery Shopping

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I discuss the ''deer in headlights'' phenomena many people in eating disorder recovery experience when it comes to picking what...

The Adapted To Flee Famine Hypothesis

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss "Adapted to Flee Famine: Adding an Evolutionary Perspective on Anorexia Nervosa" (Guisinger, 2003), which argues that scient...

Autism & Eating Disorders (W/ Fiona Hollings)

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by Fiona Hollings to discuss the co-occurence of autism and eating disorders. We discuss what unique strengths and challenges au...

Intuitive Eating VS Intuitive Restriction

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it intuitive eating, or simply "intuitive restriction"? In this week's episode I discuss the common restrictive traps people in eating disorder rec...

Recovery Perfectionism, Doubt & Procrastination

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss the myth of the 'perfect' recovery, and how endlessly seeking out information or waiting for the 'perfect' moment can be a f...

Overshot

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss weight overshot in eating disorder recovery: what it is, and why it happens. I also discuss target weights, set point weight...

Social Media & The Recovery Community

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss navigating social media as someone with an eating disorder/in recovery from one. I discuss the common pitfalls of social med...

A Message For The Holidays

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss dealing with Christmas and other food-oriented holidays when in recovery from an eating disorder. I discuss common challenge...

Others Not "Getting" Your Recovery/Reinforcing The ED

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I discuss what to do when others (friends, family and even treatment professionals) don't "get" your way of recovering, and ins...

The Importance Of Exposure

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss exposure therapy in the context of eating disorder recovery: what it is, and why it is so important. I also answer a listene...

Dealing With Guilt

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss dealing with guilt in eating disorder recovery, and why feeling guilty in recovery isn't a failure. I also answer a listener...

Hypermetabolism

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is hypermetabolism, and why does it happen, and how do you know you have it? And why are people with eating disorders so intrigued by this concep...

"The Switch" (What It Is & Why It Matters)

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I explain the concept of "The Switch"; how something 'switches' in the brain of someone with a genetic predisposition to an eating dis...

The "Calorie Budget Mindset" In Recovery

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss the "Calorie Budget Mindset" in eating disorder recovery; what it is, why it happens, how it sneakily manifests and how to c...

"Balanced Eating" In Recovery

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss the focus on eating "balanced" in recovery, from following the so-called "plate model" to obsessing about the perfect split ...

Night Eating, Saving Up Calories & Intermittent Fasting

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do I feel like eating most of my food at night, and is that inherently disordered? How do I break the cycle of restricting during day to "save up"...

Is "Food Addiction" Real?

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I discuss the concept of "food addiction", and if this fits into the typical models of addiction. I discuss common reasons why ...

Fear Of Developing Binge Eating Disorder & Feeling Like "The Unicorn" (W/ Becky Freestone)

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I am joined by my fellow recovery coach Becky Freestone (@why_befree on Instagram + Becky Freestone on Youtube) to discuss The Unicorn...

"Recovered" On A Low Intake: Now What?

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode I discuss what to do when you have recovered (or weight restored but not really recovered) on a restrictive intake in recovery. ...

When Your Treatment Team Holds You Back

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it can seem like treatment professionals fear the same thing the eating disorder fears! In this episode I discuss why treatment teams someti...

On Enjoying Food (And Recovery)

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I talk about enjoying food and recovery; why this is totally OK and normal, and why recovery does not have to be a never-ending str...

Should You Weigh Yourself In Recovery?

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss weighing yourself in recovery: is it necessary, and when? I also talk about the importance of weight gain in recovery, and w...

The ED Glasses (And Other Cognitive Biases)

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about "The ED Glasses" and how we see the world not as it is, but as we are. I talk about various cognitive biases in recovery ...

Fearing Your Hunger

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about fears and concerns about ones hunger cues and appetite. I discuss fear of 'losing control' by giving in to hunger mental ...

Walking & Step Counting

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss compulsive walking and step counting in recovery; how to identify if your walking is a problem, dealing with rest and how to...

Supporting Someone With An Eating Disorder

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode for those supporting someone with an eating disorder; from parents to friends to partners to teachers. It offers some practical adv...

"Am I Faking My Eating Disorder?"

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about feeling like you are faking or making up your eating disorder, and what this really is about.

"Will I Get Used To Eating This Amount Forever?!"

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about a common fear in recovery: the fear that by eating a lot in recovery, often to beyond the point of fullness, you somehow become "us...

Body Image

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about accepting your body in and after recovery, tolerating bodily changes, social media and the trap of comparison.

Rapid/Uneven Weight Gain

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about rapid and uneven weight gain in eating disorder recovery: what it is, why it happens and how to deal with it. I also answ...

"But I'm Not Underweight!"

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about recovering at a "normal" weight, and remind you that an eating disorder is not a weight disorder! I once again discuss in...

Invalidation

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about invalidation in eating disorder recovery, both from yourself and from others. I touch upon the fear of not being sick eno...

Why You Should (Probably) Increase Your Intake In Recovery

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the benefits of increasing your intake in recovery if you're someone on a lower intake. I touch upon the fear of weight g...

Consistency

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I talk about consistency, and why it is so important in recovery. I also debunk the idea that in order to do recovery, you must...

Compulsive Lower-Level Movement

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about compulsive lower-level movement; the sneaky ways in which the eating disorder urges you to move and avoid rest. If you st...

"Can I Ever Diet Again?"

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to go on a diet after an eating disorder? And what about a "healthy lifestyle change"? In this episode I talk about dieting and overall...

"Healthy Eating" In Recovery

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is "healthy eating" in eating disorder recovery? In this episode I talk about the concept of "healthy eating" and how it shows up in eating disor...

Bloating & Digestive Problems

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about bloating and digestive issues in recovery - what it is, why it happens and how you can deal with it.

Excessive Liquid Consumption

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How come so many people with eating disorders describe being "addicted" to diet coke, drink excessive amounts of coffee/tea, or constantly need to sip...

The Binge-Restrict Cycle

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I talk about the binge-restrict cycle; how it manifests (often in sneaky ways) and the key to break it.

Identity

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you separate yourself from the eating disorder, and what do you do when you realise certain traits, hobbies or preferences are tied to the illn...

The Food Scarcity Mindset & Food Perfectionism

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the ''food scarcity mindset'', and how this can manifest as perfectionism and rigidity around food and eating. I also ans...

Veganism

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many people with eating disorders go vegan, and is veganism inherently disordered? In this episode I talk about veganism and eating disorder...

Liquid Calories

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why are people with eating disorders so scared of liquid calories, and why is this important to challenge? In this episode I touch upon liquid calorie...

"Why Do I Still Have Extreme Hunger?!"

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I explain why you may still be experiencing extreme hunger, despite being at a "normal" BMI, eating a "normal" amount of having bee...

Why Recovery Is Worth It

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recovery can feel discouraging sometimes - why do things have to get worse before they get better, and is it even worth the suffering? In this episode...