Understanding Disordered Eating: Eating Disorder Recovery and Body Image Healing
Rachelle HeinemannThis show will explore the deeper meaning of our relationship with food. We dive into issues related to body image, restriction, bingeing, purging, compulsive exercise, and eating disorder related behaviors. We utilize ideas from psychoanalysis, the deep work therapy, to bring you answers about why you do the things you do and one step closer to a healthier relationship with food and yourself.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 208 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental HealthNutrition | |||
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Guys. We just hit Episode 200!!
Whether you've been here since the beginning or you just found this podcast five minutes ago, I'm really glad you're here. This space has grown in ways I never expected, and it only works because you keep showing up... more
In last week's episode, we talked all about people pleasing. The kind where you say yes before you've even processed what was asked, and then immediately start doing mental gymnastics trying to figure out how you're going to follow through on somethi... more
In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on what's actually happening underneath the surface. The suppressed needs. The tension. The resentment that builds while everything looks completely fine on the outside. And why your eating disorder mig... more
In this episode, we're slowing that moment down and looking at what is actually happening beneath it. Because those urges are not random, and they are not a sign that you are failing. They are signals.
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I absolutely love your podcast! I use my time with you, Rachelle, to really look inside and try to understand me. I have gotten more from this podcast than any visit with the therapists I have seen over the years. Thank you for all of it!! Don’t ever stop! - Lauren
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United States8 days ago - You gotta check out this podcast!
Rachelle brings deep eating disorder healing not only to her clients but also to her listeners. Her compassion and passion to help people overcome AND understand disordered eating. Her focus on resilience in body image is needed especially in these times when uncertainty can activate negative body image thoughts. A must-listen!
Apple Podcasts5DRMx3United States2 months ago - A “must listen” as a clinician
I love the emphasis on learning, improved awareness of one’s unique issues/challenges and the nature of long term recovery.
Apple Podcasts5beth miller smithUnited States4 months ago - Best Podcast on ED
I’ve been battling an ED for almost 20 years and have only recently accessed tools to help me recover. This podcast is so clear and engaging and I always come away with great nuggets to consider. Rachelle is genuine and has a great presence on her episodes, they flow well and her information is on point and delivered well. Thanks for putting out great content! Love love
Apple Podcasts5SuretolistenUnited States7 months ago - Excellent Content
Just listened to the Judy Krasna episode. I will be recommending this episode to all parents of kids with an ED
Apple Podcasts5MeemersTUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #146 |  United Arab Emirates/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #161 |  Denmark/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  Sweden/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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This show centers on the psychology of eating, body image, and recovery from disordered eating. Episodes blend psychoanalytic and deep-therapy approaches with practical guidance, exploring why people struggle with food, how body image shapes behavior, and what recovery looks like in real life. Guests often include clinicians and researchers who share evidence-based strategies, personal stories, and compassionate frameworks to help listeners build a healthier relationship with food and themselves. A notable strength is its sustained focus on underlying emotional needs, non-diet perspectives, and trauma-informed care, making it particularly valuable for clinicians, students, and individuals pursuing sustained change in eating behaviors and se... more
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4. Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder Recovery
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1. Dr. Nicola Sykes
2. Gemma Lewis
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