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Reclaim You with Reclaim Therapy

Sarah Herstich & The Reclaim Therapy Team

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Welcome to the Reclaim You podcast, a show dedicated to helping you reclaim your life from the impact of disordered eating, body shame, and trauma. Our host, Sarah Herstich, is a licensed therapist and a trauma, eating disorder and body image specialist. Join Sarah each week, alongside one of the Reclaim Therapists, Casey Koch, Laura Gordon, Emily Cinque or Abby Albright, who will be bringing insight, compassion and empowerment and to each and every episode. Each week we'll explore different ...
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Sarah and Laura discuss relationships with people who have experienced trauma. They discuss the importance of safety in relationships with individuals who have experienced trauma and the need for patience and understanding. They emphasize the significance of self-care and seeking support for both the pe…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sarah and Megan Luybli, a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor, discuss the intersection of chronic pain and body image. Megan shares her personal journey with chronic pain and how it has affected her body image. They talk about the importance of support, self-validation, and self-compassion i…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sarah and Emily celebrate the one-year anniversary of their podcast and share tips for starting therapy. They discuss how to find a therapist, including using online search tools and social media, and the importance of finding a therapist who specializes in the specific issues you want to work on. They also …
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Sarah and Abby discuss the traits and strategies that adult children of alcoholics and addicts develop as a result of their childhood experiences. They explore the fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and attach responses and how these responses manifest in different ways. They emphasize that these strategies w…
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Sarah and Laura discuss the challenges and pressures that come with wedding planning, particularly related to body image and disordered eating. They emphasize the importance of considering financial well-being, inclusivity, and accessibility when making wedding-related decisions. They also provide tips …
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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, Sarah and Casey are diving back into shame. They share some recent personal experiences with shame and how they've navigated through it. They emphasize the importance of recognizing shame not only cognitively, but also in the body, and connecting with others for empathy and support. They also discuss the …
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Sarah and Emily discuss health anxiety and how it can manifest in individuals. They define health anxiety as anxiety focused on physical health and discuss the similarities and differences between health anxiety and hypochondria. They also explore the impact of medical trauma and weight stigma on health…
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Sarah and Abby discuss the experiences of adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and the impact of childhood trauma. They explore related terms and labels, such as codependency and Al-Anon, and address the question of whether the trauma experienced by ACOAs is severe enough. The conversation dives into the…
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Sarah and Laura discuss the link between eating disorders and control. They explore how control can be a response to feeling out of control in other areas of life and how trauma can contribute to disordered eating behaviors. They emphasize the importance of creating stability and safety in recovery, whi…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sarah and Casey discuss the topic of shame. They explore the definition of shame and differentiate it from guilt. They also delve into the origins of shame, including childhood experiences and societal influences. The impact of shame on relationships and body image is examined, highlighting the importance of…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, Sarah and our special guest Rachael McLaughlin discuss the journey of reclaiming oneself throughout different seasons of life. They chat about what that might look like in eating disorder recovery and in motherhood, particularly in the context of postpartum depression. Sarah and Rachael explore the challe…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sarah and Emily bust common myths about therapy. They discuss the misconception that you have to be struggling to go to therapy, the idea that therapy leads to major insights every session, and the belief that something is wrong if progress in therapy isn't happening quickly. They also address the myth that …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Gabby Morreale, discuss how to navigate relapses while in recovery from an eating disorder. They explore the difference between recovery and being recovered, and emphasize the importance of self-compassion and working with the inner critic. They also discuss common times for relapse, suc…
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Send us a Text Message. This conversation with Sarah and Abby explore the challenges and emotions involved in ending a therapeutic relationship. Sarah and Abby discuss the how, at times, ending your relationship with your therapist can be intense and share discomfort associated with the terminology used to describe the process. They share personal …
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Send us a Text Message. 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. They explore the importance of creating body positive homes and provide tips for navigating school …
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Sarah and Casey discuss various topics related to body image and relationships. They dive into the impact of body image on dating, discussing societal pressures and the challenges of online dating. The conversation also explores the challenges faced in long-term relationships, including changes in attra…
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Sarah and Eva Haldis, owner of Reclaim Nutrition, discuss the intersection of nutrition and ADHD, particularly in relation to eating disorders. Eva shares her personal journey with ADHD and how it has influenced her understanding of her clients' experiences. They explore the impact of medication on appe…
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Send us a Text Message. 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. They also discuss the low success rate of resolutions and the importance of setting realistic …
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Send us a Text Message. 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. They also discuss the influence of diet culture and the need to be mindful of external influences. The conversation hi…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sarah and Abby discuss how to navigate the holidays when dealing with dysfunctional family dynamics. They explore the stress that many people experience during this time of year and the pressure to be joyful and family-focused. They define dysfunctional family dynamics as including conflict, tension, unspoke…
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Sarah and Casey discuss the topic of grief in the holiday season. They share their personal experiences of grief and how it can manifest during this time. They explore the different forms of grief, including abstract and nuanced forms of loss. The conversation emphasizes the importance of acknowledging …
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Send us a Text Message. Join the entire Reclaim Therapy team in a heartfelt conversation about navigating life's challenges when it feels like the world is on fire. Together they explore the delicate balance of joy and sorrow, setting boundaries for self-care, and finding meaning in the midst of chaos. Dive deeper into the discussion about self-com…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Sarah and Laura in this special Thanksgiving episode of Reclaim You as they explore the transformative power of gratitude. Reflecting on the challenges of comparison in the age of social media, they dive into the practice of gratitude as a way to reclaim joy amidst trauma, disordered eating, and body shame. Laura shares…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Sarah on this episode of Reclaim You as she dives into the intricate world of attachment with her guest, Katie Fries, a trauma and attachment specialist, group practice owner and consultant to private practices, schools and organizations. Katie compassionately unravels the impact of childhood experiences on attachment t…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Reclaim You, hosts Sarah and Abby candidly discuss the subtleties and impacts of over-functioning in one's life, exploring the deep-rooted patterns, and revealing how over-functioning infiltrates various aspects of our daily experiences, from work culture to personal relationships. Diving into their person…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered about the secret to coping with emotional challenges? Join us in an enlightening conversation with mental health therapist Mallory Grimste. We unpack the power of effective coping skills, exploring what they are, how they provide comfort during emotional tribulations, and how to gauge their efficacy. Mallory's …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Reclaim You, a podcast dedicated to healing from trauma, disordered eating, and body shame. In today's episode, Sarah and Casey discuss the challenges and discomfort that often comes up during the process of recovery. They explore how it's normal for things to feel more difficult before they improve and offer…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Sarah and Halloween enthusiast (and eating disorder therapist) Emily , tackle disordered eating and dieting, especially during the holiday season. We'll unravel the enigma of sugar and talk about the concept of habituation, shedding light on how controlled access to certain foods might actually be the key to managing un…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Reclaim You, Sarah and Laura dive deep into the challenging journey of coping with weight gain during the recovery process. They discuss how difficult it is to accept this part of healing and how it can lead to true freedom and empowerment. Through their conversation, they explore the intersection of eatin…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Sarah and Abby in this episode of Reclaim You as they dive deep into the world of people-pleasing. They explore how this tendency affects relationships, self-identity, and recovery from trauma and disordered eating. Through personal stories, they discuss the challenges of balancing the desire to please others with the n…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Reclaim You, Sarah and Casey chat about the simple, everyday self-care practices that often get overlooked. We discuss the realities of self-care when life is demanding, and really just... lifey. From the joy of showering, to the pleasures of baking and embracing the beauty of imperfection, we share our ow…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Reclaim You, a podcast by the Reclaim Therapy team. Join Sarah and Emily, eating disorder and trauma therapists at Reclaim Therapy, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with the changing seasons and transitions in life. From managing anxiety to embracing fall fashion and self-care tips, this …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Reclaim You, Sarah and Laura, therapists at Reclaim Therapy and specialists in trauma, eating disorders, and body image, chat about one of the most valuable tools to hone in recovery from trauma, eating disorders and body image concerns. They explore the topic of self-compassion and its role in the journey…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Reclaim You podcast, Sarah and Abby are joined by Nick Funk, an eating disorder dietitian at Reclaim Nutrition. They discuss higher levels of care for eating disorders, specifically Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs and provide valuable insights on signs that indicat…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you feeling lost in a toxic workplace where higher-ups seem oblivious to your plight or, worse, pouring gasoline onto the fire? Let me assure you; you're not alone and, more importantly, you're tougher than you realize. In this episode, we explore the harsh truth of the business world where decisions are often driven by …
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Send us a Text Message. The Barbie movie has been all the buzz lately, and definitely packs a powerful punch! This week Sarah and Emily dissect the messaging rippling through this surprisingly resonant film. We peel back the layers of the movie and share our personal reactions to the film. We hope you join us as we dig into this unexpected gem of a…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever felt the wrath of guilt-laden, regimented exercise routines? Passionate about shattering the norms of punishing fitness regimes, Laura guides us on a liberating exploration of movement that celebrates pleasure and diversity. We discuss the toxic narratives surrounding fitness, encouraging you to embrace the freedom of m…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever experienced the jittery tension of clicking 'send' on a first message, the silent screen your only company as you wait for a response? Welcome to the world of adult friend-making, a realm where Abby and I serve as your tour guides, navigating the labyrinth of apps like BumbleBFF and Facebook communities. Togeth…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode of Reclaim You takes you behind the scenes of the lived experience of young social workers. We shed light on various aspects, from job search struggles, advocating for self, establishing boundaries, to dealing with systemic flaws and toxic work environments. We unpack the pressures of social work that weigh heav…
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Send us a Text Message. Who among us hasn't experienced the frustration of inconsistent clothing sizes or the pressure to fit into a certain size? If you've ever felt defined by the number on your clothing tag, this episode is for you. We share our personal journeys in navigating the challenging terrain of body acceptance and fashion trends, discus…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever thought extensively about the implications of weight loss surgery? Our cohost Laura Gordon, a therapist with extensive lived experience, sheds light on this often misunderstood journey. As someone who's been through it all, Laura opens up about her personal journey and the impact it has had on her life, body im…
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Send us a Text Message. Step into a world where boundaries can transform the way you care for yourself. In this episode we begin by shedding light on Prentice Hemphill's thought-provoking definition of boundaries as the distance at which one can love oneself and another simultaneously. We tackle the challenging but critical aspect of implementing b…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt like you've lost touch with your true self after experiencing trauma, disordered eating, or body shame? Join Sarah and Casey as we share our personal journeys and insights on how to reclaim your authenticity amidst the influences of diet culture, disordered eating, and trauma. We'll discuss the importance …
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Send us a Text Message. Are you tired of feeling defeated by impossible, unrealistic body standards perpetuated by diet culture and the media? Join therapists from Reclaim Therapy, Sarah and Emily, to tackle body image and body dysmorphia head-on. We'll uncover how shame and self-doubt can creep in as we struggle with these issues and explore how t…
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Send us a Text Message. What if you could better understand the intricate dynamics of mother-daughter relationships and how they shape our self-esteem, body image, and even our career paths? Join us in this heartfelt conversation with Laura as we shed light on this complex topic and explore the power of healing these relationships. We also discuss …
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever found yourself obsessing over the "cleanliness" and "purity" of your food choices? You might be experiencing orthorexia - an intense fixation on healthy eating that can consume our thoughts and lives. Join Sarah and Abby, as we share about orthorexia and explore how this obsession can leave us feeling exhausted…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Reclaim You! In this powerful episode, your hosts Sarah and Casey dive deep into the intricate connections between grief, trauma, and eating disorders. Join us as we explore the experiences that intertwine these struggles and the often complex journey of recovery. Throughout the episode Casey dives into the e…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Reclaim You podcast with Reclaim Therapy! We hope this is an unfiltered and uplifting episode that empowers you to rise above the suffocating grip of diet culture. We've been diving deep into the covert ways diet culture infiltrates our lives, but now it's time to ignite the flame of hope inside of you. I…
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