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Fly To Freedom: The anorexia recovery podcast

Julia Trehane
Eating Disorders
Mental Health
Recovery
Anorexia
Body Image
Self-Compassion
Anorexia Recovery
Nutrition
Boundaries
Self-Care
Self-Acceptance
Self-Love
Perfectionism
Diet Culture
Self-Worth
Eating Disorder Recovery
Fear Of Weight Gain
Mindfulness
Anxiety
Extreme Hunger

Welcome to Fly to Freedom, the podcast dedicated to uncovering the truth about anorexia recovery. Having lived with anorexia for 40 years, I know firsthand the struggles, fears, and misconceptions that come with it. If you'd like to know my story, the best place to start is episode 126. This podcast isn’t just about my story—it’s about understanding the illness, challenging harmful beliefs, and fi... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of Fly To Freedom, I’m joined by Laura—one of my former clients and a member of The Eating Disorder Recovery Circle. She’s also a doctor working in emergency medicine, and her story highlights something I see time and time again:

Eat... more

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What This Episode Covers

In this episode of Fly to Freedom, I’m answering real questions from members inside the Eating Disorder Recovery Circle.

These are the questions people are living with right now in eating disorder recovery — the ones that d... more

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What happens when recovery advice sounds beautiful… but doesn’t actually work for your body?

In this episode of Fly To Freedom, I’m joined by Rachael Stern — a clinician with both professional expertise and lived experience of an eating disorder — t... more

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This Is Why Recovery Feels So Hard

Recovery can feel exhausting.

You’re eating more.

You’re trying.

You’re pushing through fear.

And still your heart races at the table.

Still your body feels flooded.

Still your mind questions whether you’re doing... more

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Rachael Stern
Clinician in private practice with lived eating disorder experience; works at the intersection of eating disorders, chronic illness, chronic pain, neurodivergence, and medical complexity
PDA North America (president of the board) and BreakTheFrameTherapy
Episode: Recovery Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Navigating Eating Disorders in Complex Bodies – With Rachael Stern
Brianne Roberge
Writer, speaker, and podcast host who discusses her journey of self-worth and healing from eating disorders and societal pressures.
Episode: Learning to Stop Performing for Love in Eating Disorder Recovery
Rachel Evans
Psychologist, hypnotherapist, and host of the Just Eat Normally podcast, with lived experience and specialist knowledge about bulimia.
Just Eat Normally
Episode: Bulimia Recovery: What’s Really Driving the Binge–Purge Cycle, Laxatives Myths, and Compulsive Exercise
Chris Sandel
Nutritionist and coach specializing in eating disorders
Seven Health
Episode: Eating Disorder Recovery: Why Action Beats “Feeling Ready” (Chris Sandel)
Di Archer
Co-founder and head of Tastelife, trainer, writer, and speaker with a theological background
Tastelife UK
Episode: Episode 142: Breaking Free: A Family's Journey Through Eating Disorder Recovery with Di Archer
Tabitha Farrar
Recovery coach, speaker, and author of Rehabilitate, Rewire and Recover and Fried Eggs and Thunder Thighs
Episode: Episode 129: Tabitha Farrar: Breaking Free from Anorexia
Dr. Rachel Evans
Chartered psychologist, hypnotherapist, and podcast host with a personal recovery story from bulimia
Episode: Episode 121: Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Healing Purging Behaviours with Dr Rachel Evans
Dr. Cristina Castagnini
A licensed psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist
Behind the Bite podcast
Episode: Episode 117: The Truth About Diet Culture, BMI, and Recovery: A Raw Conversation with Dr Cristina Castagnini
Lucy Aphramor
Radical dietician, poet, and leading voice in challenging dominant narratives around health and nutrition.
Episode: Episode 113: Eating Disorders, Health Myths, and Liberation: A Wake-Up Call with Lucy Aphramor

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Julia
Host of Fly To Freedom; focal voice guiding compassionate, evidence-based recovery content

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • A Compassionate and evidence-based/educational podcast from a lived-experience POV

    A crucial podcast to cue up to compliment an individual’s anorexia recovery journey. Julia provides the listener with educational and compassionate commentary from a lived-experience point-of-view.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara-Regina
    United States4 months ago
  • Gentle, informative and relatable!

    This podcast is like a warm cuddle! Julia has valuable insights and a wealth of knowledge which she is able to share in a very articulate and user-friendly way. If you are stuck in eating disorder hell or on your way to recover, this podcast will help you on your journey one step at a time! Fantastic! X

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angie Angee
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Julia is the best!!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    elishevaTzubri
    2 years ago
  • Thank you

    Your show is helping me face my fears

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kwd&h
    United States2 years ago
  • JulIe is Amazing!

    I have found Julie’s podcasts to be supportive, helpful, and incremental in my recovery. She covers relevant topics to ED recovery and supplies us with applicable interventions to address our biggest hurdles in finding freedom. Her soothing voice helps to decrease my anxiety while her wisdom helps me to address issues that I tend to avoid. I highly recommend you have a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SMAD1977
    United States2 years ago

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Why Recovery Still Feels Hard: A Compassionate Q&A on Fear, Hunger, Control and Hope
Q: Julia, are you happy to share whether you are 100% eating disorder free now, or do you still have to be vigilant about thoughts and choices?
100% freedom is possible; the ongoing presence of some awareness does not imply ongoing illness, but rather a relationship with food and body rooted in self-care; the goal is peace and lack of compulsion rather than constant vigilance.
Why Recovery Still Feels Hard: A Compassionate Q&A on Fear, Hunger, Control and Hope
Q: I've had chronic constipation and worry about laxatives or bowel movements becoming a symbol of emptiness. How should I approach this medically and psychologically?
Work with a clinician on safe, medically indicated use of medications; keep the focus on nourishing the body and treating constipation as a physical process, while acknowledging the urge to use for control, and guard against it becoming an eating-disorder cue.
Why Recovery Still Feels Hard: A Compassionate Q&A on Fear, Hunger, Control and Hope
Q: Hi, Julia. I'm struggling to summon the courage to fully surrender and stay committed to recovery, especially after years of relapse during holidays. How can I keep on track when structure returns to work life?
Recovery often happens through a series of smaller decisions that gradually weaken the eating disorder's authority; create flexibility, support in daily life, and coaching to sustain progress beyond high-structure periods.
Why Recovery Still Feels Hard: A Compassionate Q&A on Fear, Hunger, Control and Hope
Q: Is there a trick to stop stepping on the scales each morning when I'm starting to feel more comfortable in my body but the habit remains?
Consider removing scales entirely if possible and shift weigh-ins to medical settings only; the goal is to reduce the safety mechanism that scales provide and rebuild internal cues about body trust.
Why Recovery Still Feels Hard: A Compassionate Q&A on Fear, Hunger, Control and Hope
Q: Hi, Julia. I have a question about extreme hunger and the idea of 'all in' recovery. When hunger is intense all day, how can I honor that hunger without turning to eating disorder behaviors?
Honor hunger as a signal to nourish, recognizing hunger is a mechanism to repair and rebuild trust in food; recovery steps are small, compassionate responses to the body, not a single dramatic shift.

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The show consistently centers on recovery from anorexia, pairing personal experience with practical, evidence-informed strategies. Across episodes, topics include managing fear and nervous system regulation, handling extreme hunger, building self-compassion, and navigating real-life challenges during recovery. A notable throughline is reframing weight and digestion as information from the body, emphasizing safety, patience, and sustainable, gradual progress. A distinguishing factor is the host's lived experience combined with expert guests and actionable guidance, making complex concepts accessible and applicable for listeners on a recovery journey.

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