Mechanical Eating: A Key Step in Eating Disorder Recovery
In the early stages of eating disorder recovery, relying on hunger and fullness cues can be difficult, if not impossible. That’s where mechanical eating comes in. By following a structured meal plan and eating at set times, you’re retraining your body to trust that food will always be available. In this post, we explore how mechanical eating helps rebuild those natural signals and why it’s a crucial stepping stone toward intuitive eating.
Nostalgia for Your Smaller Body: Why Missing It Is Normal, But Not the Whole Story
Something I often hear from clients further along in their eating disorder recovery is a sense of nostalgia for their smaller body. This experience is normal, but it’s important to recognise that this longing often comes from idealising a past that wasn’t as glamorous as it seems. In this post, we’ll explore why you might miss that malnourished version of yourself and how to remind yourself of the freedom and strength recovery brings.
Breaking Down Weight Stigma: What It Is and Why It Matters
Weight stigma is more than just hurtful comments - it’s a real issue that impacts physical and mental health. In this post, we’ll unpack what weight stigma is, why it’s not about health, and how we can all start challenging it. Let’s break down the harmful beliefs and create a world where all bodies are respected, no matter their size.
Welcome to the Blog: Mental Health, Body Image, and Everything in Between
Welcome to the blog! I’m Eve, a clinical psychologist specialising in eating disorders and body acceptance. This is a space for sharing knowledge about the stuff we don’t always talk about openly but impacts us every day - like self-worth, challenging societal norms, and finding compassion for ourselves. Whether you’re here to learn, heal, or just connect, I’m excited to share this journey with you.