Navigating Body Shame Triggers
Body shame triggers are absolutely everywhere.
Diet culture is real. Anti-fat bias is real.
Wherever we turn, it’s likely that we are going to bump into something, someone, or some place that triggers our body shame.
Reclaim You- Therapy Myths
Season 1: Episode 42
In this episode, Sarah and Emily bust common myths about therapy
5 Tips for Shopping With Poor Body Image
Navigating the world of fashion can be a daunting task, especially if you're struggling with body image.
For many people, the reality is that retail stores don't have clothing options that will fit their body.
For others, even the thought of facing racks of clothing, dressing room lighting and full length mirrors is enough to scrap the idea of purchasing new clothes to begin with.
Reclaim You- Navigating Relapse in Recovery
Season 1: Episode 41
In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Gabby Morreale, discuss how to navigate relapses while in recovery from an eating disorder.
Reclaim Safety: How to Navigate Medical Appointments
We go to the doctor’s office in search of healing, but for many of us these encounters can be sources of distress.
We may have suffered a lifetime of anti-fat bias and carry blame and shame. Past traumatic events may be retriggered by medical appointments.
Reclaim You- Breaking Up With Your Therapist
Season 1: Episode 40
This conversation with Sarah and Abby explore the challenges and emotions involved in ending a therapeutic relationship.
Exploring Your Relationship With Social Media
I have a chaotic relationship with social media. It’s an on-again, off-again relationship.
On the one hand, I’m grateful.
I am grateful for the ways in which it keeps me connected to loved ones when I’m not able to be with them physically.
What are the 8 stages of EMDR?
EMDR works by leveraging the brain's natural ability to process and integrate traumatic memories. When someone experiences a traumatic event, the memory of that event can become "stuck". This often causes nervous system dysregulation and ongoing distressing symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and heightened anxiety.
Reclaim You- Creating Body Positive Homes
Season 1: Episode 39
In this conversation, Sarah and Robin Klein, Registered Dietitian and Pediatric Nutrition Specialist, discuss the challenges of parenting in a weight-centric society and how to begin to create body positive homes for our kids.
Reclaim You- Returning to Movement in Recovery
Season 1: Episode 38
In this conversation, Sarah and Laura discuss the challenges and strategies of reintroducing movement after engaging in recovery work. They share their personal experiences and the importance of listening to the body and emphasize the importance of finding a supportive and inclusive exercise environment and avoiding shame in the process.
Reclaim You- Medical Care in Eating Disorder Recovery
Season 1: Episode 37
In this conversation, Sarah and her guest, Rachel Shiflet, discuss the importance of having eating disorder-informed medical providers and regular check-ins with medical professionals during recovery. They explore the concepts of weight stigma and anti-fatness, emphasizing the need for awareness and consciousness in medical settings.
What is Atypical Anorexia Nervosa? Signs, Symptoms, Support
Eating disorders can manifest in a number of ways.
In last week’s podcast episode, Medical Care and Eating Disorder Recovery, Sarah and anti-diet dietitian, Rachel Shifflet spoke about atypical anorexia. As Rachel put it, “...it’s anorexia with a side of weight stigma”
Tips from a CPTSD Therapist: How to Accept Love as a Trauma Survivor
Relationships can be challenging for folks with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Complex PTSD).
Past trauma can greatly affect your emotions and relationships, making them challenging and feel unsafe at times.
Reclaim You- Body Image, Dating and Relationships
Season 1: Episode 36
In this conversation, Sarah and Casey discuss different layers of body image and relationships.
They dive into the impact of body image on dating, discussing societal pressures and the challenges of online dating.
Reclaim You- Navigating ADHD and Eating Disorder Recovery
Season 1: Episode 35
In this episode, Sarah and Eva Haldis, owner of Reclaim Nutrition talk about ADHD and disordered eating. Eva provides helpful tips to navigate nutrition when diagnosed or living with ADHD.
An Eating Disorder Therapist Shares Perfectionism’s Desire for a Clean Slate
The new year has always been my favorite holiday. In some ways it continues to be, but for much different reasons than in the past.
Now, I find comfort in the idea that the new year brings a calm time after the busy holiday season.
Reclaim You- To Resolution or Not Resolution in 2024
Season 1: Episode 34
In this episode, Sarah and Emily discuss New Year's resolutions and the mixed feelings people have towards them. They explore the pressure and hype surrounding resolutions and the unrealistic expectations that often come with them.
Reclaiming Resolutions According to A Trauma Therapist
As 2024 approaches, many look forward to ringing in the new year with a sense of joy and excitement.
But for many of us, New Year’s tidings come with a hefty dose of shame.
Reclaiming Movement in Eating Disorder Recovery
Through the process of recovering from an eating disorder or compulsive exercise, we learn to reconnect with the depths of our human emotional experience without fear that once led to symptom use. We see food no longer as the enemy, but as a source of nourishment and enjoyment.
Reclaim You- Coming Back to The Basics in Eating Disorder Recovery
Season 1: Episode 33
In this conversation, Sarah and Laura discuss the challenges of navigating food and the holidays. They emphasize the importance of getting back to basics and normalizing the experience of the holiday season.