Be Brave is a podcast all about the ups and downs of eating disorder/anorexia recovery. We will talk about the challenges, uplifting aspects, strategies, funny stories and tips for overcoming an eating disorder. As an individual that has struggled with a severe eating disorder and overcome it, I hope to provide personal insight as well as empathy and understanding that can only come from someone who has been in a similar position.
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Beginning Intuitive Eating with Cassie Barnard
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In today's episode, I am joined by the lovely Cassie Barnard to talk about how to start your intuitive eating journey. Together we discuss common hurdles when starting intuitive eating as well as how to overcome these challenges. You can find my contact details and other social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/grace_annesley Cassie's details…
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Your eating disorder is valid - Mini Minutes
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In today's mini minutes episode, I remind you guys that your eating disorder is valid no matter what! You can find my contact details and other social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/grace_annesleyBy Grace Annesley
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3 Things that feel illegal because of your ED but really, they aren't - Mini Minutes
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In today's mini episode, we chat about 3 things your eating disorder makes you believe are illegal but in reality, they are totally normal and ok. You can find my contact details and other social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/grace_annesleyBy Grace Annesley
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3 Things that made a huge difference to my recovery - Mini Minutes
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Today's episode is the first episode of the MINI MINUTES SERIES! We chat briefly about three things that really helped me along my recovery journey that I hope may be able to help you too. You can find my contact details and other social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/grace_annesleyBy Grace Annesley
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In today's mini episode, I share an announcement regarding exciting next steps for the Be Brave Podcast. I can't wait to hear your feedback and ideas! You can find my contact details and other social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/grace_annesleyBy Grace Annesley
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Hypnotherapy for eating disorders with Bianca Skillbeck
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In today's episode, I am joined by the amazing Bianca Skillbeck: Clinical Hypnotherapist, Counsellor, provisional psychologist & Founder of Freedom from Food. In today's discussion, Bianca briefly describes her own experience with mental ill health and recovery. Together, we chat about what hypnotherapy really is and how it may be used for eating d…
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'Atypical Anorexia' and receiving treatment as an adult with Danica Wild
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In today's episode I am joined by the amazing Danica Wild. Together we chat about the flaws of the diagnostic term 'atypical anorexia' as well as how this diagnosis influences treatment. Additionally we chat about how treatment varies between adolescents and adults with eating disorders. *Trigger Warning* - this episode contains conversation around…
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Overcoming over-exercise with Taylor Greibe
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In this episode I am joined by the amazing Taylor, a recovery coach from Illinois. Taylor speaks briefly about her own lived experience of an eating disorder and how she struggled with over exercise. We discuss the the red flags of over exercise, key tips to stop over exercising and how to mindfully reincorporate movement during recovery. Taylor ad…
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What to do when feeling out of control around food
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In today's episode, we discuss what to do when feeling out of control around food. We discuss what may cause these feelings as well as strategies to cope with them. I know that this can feel incredibly difficult, but I also know that you can get through this! Keep being brave! You can find my contact details and other social media platforms here: h…
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Reassurance for hard, overwhelming days when you're tempted to go back to your eating disorder
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In this episode, we talk about ways to cope with difficult days when everything is overwhelming and all you want to do is go back to your eating disorder and relapse. We cover bad body image, feeling unworthy of food, struggling with exercise, being overwhelmed and healthy ways of coping with all of these things as well as difficult emotions. We to…
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In today's episode I give my opinion on the forever asked question 'Is recovery from my eating disorder actually worth it?' Alongside this, I talk about some of the many benefits of recovery and how much brighter a life can become once no longer engulfed by an eating disorder. You can find my contact details and other social media platforms here: h…
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Tools & journal prompts for anorexia/eating disorder recovery (& an explanation of the recovery google doc)
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In today’s episode we cover some journal prompts and exercises that help to assist you along the recovery path. This includes body image prompts as well as strategies to reframe thoughts. Additionally, we talk about having a google doc or notes page dedicated to your recovery resources. This may include reasons to recover, affirmations, helpful exe…
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In today's episode, I walk you through a short grounding meditation to allow you to take a break from any burdening or stressful thoughts for a few moments of pure relaxation. Eating disorder recovery can be stressful and intense so I find that taking a few moments to just clear my head can make a large positive impact. Below is a link with my cont…
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Completely normal occurrences in anorexia/eating disorder recovery (part two)
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In today’s episode we talk about more completely normal aspects of and occurrences during ED recovery. From digestive issues to stretch marks, we cover many more difficult experiences during recovery and advice to get you through because it is all worth it! Find my contact details and other social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/grace_annes…
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Completely normal occurrences in anorexia/eating disorder recovery (part one)
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In today’s episode we talk about lots of occurrences and aspects of recovery that are not always talked about. From night sweats to healing hunger, we cover many of the difficult aspects of recovery that are totally normal. Find my contact details and other social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/grace_annesley…
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In this episode we talk about reasons to stay and not take your own life. All of these reasons are also reasons to recover from an eating disorder. Before listening to this episode, please be advised that there is mention of suicide so make sure to skip this episode if discussion around this topic is uncomfortable/distressing for you. https://988li…
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Triggers in anorexia/eating disorder recovery
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In this episode we talk about minimising exposure to triggers in recovery from anorexia/an eating disorder. We then discuss how to cope with triggers and ensure they don’t set you up for relapse. In this episode, simplifying.sam was mentioned for her wise words on TikTok that are extremely relevant for those struggling with an eating disorder. Than…
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Affirmations, reminders & mantras for eating disorder/anorexia recovery (part two)
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This episode is part two of affirmations, positive self talk, mantras and reminders for eating disorder/anorexia recovery. You can find my contact details and other social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/grace_annesleyBy Grace Annesley
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Affirmations for anorexia/eating disorder recovery, body image and positive self talk
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In this episode, we talk about positive self talk and some great affirmations/mantras/reminders for times when you may be questioning your recovery, having a hard day, dealing with difficult emotions or maybe taking some time to equip your toolbox for those hard moments. You can find my contact details and other social media platforms here: https:/…
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Resting and taking a break in anorexia/eating disorder recovery
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In this episode, we talk about allowing your body to rest in anorexia/eating disorder recovery. We discuss the importance of rest as well as the necessity of listening to our body’s needs. Additionally, we talk about the need to eat no matter how much activity or rest you do. You can find my contact details and other social media platforms here: ht…
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In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Lauren to talk about Anorexia Recovery and all the benefits that come with leaving the illness behind. Lauren is an individual who has recently embarked on recovery from her eating disorder in an effort to regain her life back. She has fought her thoughts and helped so many others along the way through he…
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In this episode, we talk about coping strategies for challenging days where you may be feeling dysregulated, upset, exhausted, having a bad body image day, struggling with recovery or just something else difficult. We talk about the importance of self compassion, self respect and positive self talk. You can find my contact details and other social …
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Relapse, sick enough and life outside of the eating disorder (super short episode)
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In today's super short episode, we chat about the temptation to relapse, be as sick as a certain person or reach a certain weight. Whilst this temptation can be incredibly distressing and alluring, we talk about how the desire to deteriorate decreases as recovery strengthens. Soon, you will build a life outside of your eating disorder that is not w…
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Reasons to recover from anorexia/an eating disorder
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In today's episode we talk about a multitude of reasons to recover from anorexia/an eating disorder. We go into how much better life can be once you have the energy to fully live your life, free of an eating disorder. You can find my contact details and other social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/grace_annesley…
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In the first episode of the Be Brave podcast, I introduce what this podcast is about and who I am. You can find my contact details and other social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/grace_annesleyBy Grace Annesley
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