Recovering with Danie | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

Danie van Kay | Licensed eating disorder recovery coach

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorder Recovery

Mental Health

Recovery

Chronic Illness

Body Image

Diet Culture

Extreme Hunger

Weight Gain

Food Freedom

Intuitive Eating

Nutrition

Eating Disorder

Self-Reflection

Chronic Pain

Anorexia

DVK Recovery Method

Calorie Counting

Recovery Coaching

Therapy

In this podcast, I will cover eating disorder recovery related topics, and I will also sprinkle in conversations on dating, intimacy, self reflection, inner critic, having a chronic illness, navigating life in your 30s... basically anything that has to do with normal day today life as a fully recovered eating disorder recovery coach! Whether you struggle with anorexia, bulimia, or something in be... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	193	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Mental HealthHealth & Fitness

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#193: Resistance Day Part 2: The Two-Week Resistance Reset—Your Food Rules Are Getting Evicted

The Two-Week Resistance Reset 🔥 | Resistance Day, Part 2

Your eating disorder agreed to the croissant yesterday. Today, it wants you to “be careful.” Sound familiar?

Following the response to Resistance Day, we’re taking it further: the Two-Week R... more

20 Oct 2026 • 37 min • Popular

#192: Binge Eating or Extreme Hunger? The Recovery Questions Nobody Talks About | Q&A

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Binge Eating, Extreme Hunger & the Hidden Rules Keeping You Stuck | Q&A

Are you actually binge eating, or is it extreme hunger? How do you know if exercise has become compulsive? And why is stepping away from the scale SO incredibly... more

14 Oct 2026 • 44 min • Most popular

#191: Years of Feeling Stuck… Then She Recovered in 3 Months | What Finally Worked for Larissa

Hi everyone,

This episode with my client Larissa is SO special.

Larissa is a mom of two who had already been trying to recover and had worked with another coach before finding me — but she still felt stuck.

Then she found AI Danie®, connected with... more

7 Oct 2026 • 24 min

#190: What If I Never Stop Eating… or Gaining Weight?

One of the biggest fears in eating disorder recovery is not actually the food.

It’s this:

“What if I start eating properly… and I never stop?”

“What if my extreme hunger never goes away?”

“What if I just keep gaining and gaining weight?”

In this... more

29 Sep 2026 • 39 min

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Recent Guests

Amalia Lee

Recovery coach and friend of Danielle Van Kay

Episode: #164: Bonus episode - How to get unstuck from quasi recovery & exclusive LIVE IG Q&A with Amalie Lee

Bobbie Roos

Friend of Danie and a recovery coach with experience in eating disorders.

Episode: #106: Extreme hunger & autism - a Q&A with a guest!

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Danielle Van Kay

Host of Recovering with Danie | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast and founder of Recovering with Danie brand; experienced recovery coach and educator.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 249 ratings

So fun!
Danie, I just listened to episode #134 and I loved your enthusiasm about spicing up recovery! What great ideas! I can’t say that I’m ready to jump in yet but I’m going to definitely try to get there!
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5
rosie🌻
United Statesa year ago
Incredible
Danie is nothing short of amazing. Her knowledge, expertise, and overall personality is such a gift!
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5
Ecjohnson347
United States2 years ago
Just found
Just found this podcast, binged it for the weekend! I really really enjoy it!
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5
Mrpman64
United States2 years ago
Promoting her business
She just talks about her pain. Also she promotes her business over actual treatment for eating disorders.
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1
Nikkers41
United States3 years ago
Easy to listen to and relatable
I love listening to this podcast. Danie comes across as being so friendly and honest, I like the snippets about her personal life too and she is a great motivator for recovery.
Apple Podcasts
5
Bluebs19
United Kingdom3 years ago

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Positive feedback highlights personal storytelling and clear navigation through tough topics.

Listeners praise honesty, actionable recovery guidance, and relatable coaching.

Guests and the host are commended for practical strategies and motivational energy.

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Apple Podcasts	#182	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#94	Finland/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#105	Ukraine/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#154	Poland/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#238	Ukraine/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#241	Sweden/Health & Fitness/Mental Health

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#192: Binge Eating or Extreme Hunger? The Recovery Questions Nobody Talks About | Q&A

Q: I miss my eating disorder's structure but don't want to relapse. How do I cope?

Acknowledge the need for structure while building new, healthy routines that don't rely on restriction. Create supportive relationships, hobbies, and achievable goals that provide a sense of accomplishment and safety outside the disorder.

#192: Binge Eating or Extreme Hunger? The Recovery Questions Nobody Talks About | Q&A

Q: How do I know if I'm compensating with exercise after meals?

Ask whether movement feels freely chosen or driven by guilt and whether you can rest without it. If guilt or compulsions dictate activity, it's a sign to pause, rest, and re-evaluate the relationship with movement as part of recovery.

#192: Binge Eating or Extreme Hunger? The Recovery Questions Nobody Talks About | Q&A

Q: What's the difference between binge eating and binge eating disorder, and can you binge without having the disorder?

Binge eating is a behavior; binge eating disorder is a clinical diagnosis with recurrent episodes and significant distress. It's common in recovery to binge after restriction, but that does not automatically equal a disorder—it's often a normal response to refeeding and not persistent unless it becomes frequent and distressing.

#192: Binge Eating or Extreme Hunger? The Recovery Questions Nobody Talks About | Q&A

Q: Hi Danie, I don't feel hungry until I start eating, then I get very hungry. Why is this?

During famine or severe restriction, hunger signals can be blunted; the body conserves energy and relies on a dysregulated hormonal balance, making physical hunger less reliable while mental hunger drives thoughts about food. Once you start eating, the body responds strongly, which is a normal part of coming out of scarcity.

#188: The Recovery Advice I DON’T Agree With (And Why It Might Be Keeping You Stuck)

Q: Susan asks how to know when recovery structure is actually helpful or just another form of eating-disorder control.

Danie explains that structure is beneficial in the early stages, but it becomes problematic when it becomes inflexible or non-negotiable; the key is to maintain some spontaneity and adapt the plan to the person's current stage, aiming for freedom rather than a strict rule-book.

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What is Recovering with Danie about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on eating disorder recovery, blending personal experience with practical guidance, neuroscience behind hunger and behavior, and strategies to move from understanding to action. Episodes frequently feature coaching tools, discussions of weight and body image, and the role of accountability, communities, and AI recovery supports in sustaining progress. A notable strength is the host's transparent, no-nonsense approach, often weaving in her lived experience and clinical techniques to help listeners pursue lasting food freedom while navigating life's everyday challenges. Fans may also appreciate the candid exploration of motivation, boundaries, and the realities of recovery beyond mere weight metrics, along with occasional pro... more

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