Understanding Disordered Eating: For anyone whose relationship with food feels harder than it should

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From the Vault: Is This An Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating?

August 25, 2026

This week, we are continuing with our summer throwback series. Originally aired as Episode 174, this vault episode explores a question many people ask: What's the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder? The line isn't always obvious, especially in a culture where restrictive habits, food rules, and body dissatisfaction are often normalized. In this episode, I break down the key differences, the warning signs to watch for, and when seemingly "healthy" behaviors may be cros...

From the Vault: Real Recovery and How to Get There with Carolyn Costin, M.A, M.ED, MFT

August 18, 2026

While we take a little summer break, we'll be rereleasing some of our most powerful and thought-provoking conversations, and this one tops the list. Originally aired as Episode 175, this conversation remains one of our most impactful discussions on what it truly means to recover from an eating disorder. In this vault episode, I sit down with renowned eating disorder therapist and author Carolyn Costin to explore one of the field's most debated questions: Is full recovery really possible? Toge...

212. The Eating Disorder Nobody Takes Seriously

August 11, 2026

In this episode, I'm talking about why orthorexia is one of the most misunderstood eating disorders, how wellness culture can quietly reinforce it, and why the biggest warning sign has very little to do with what's actually on your plate. Because when grabbing pizza with friends feels mentally exhausting, that's worth paying attention to. Quotes "The biggest problem isn't what you're eating. It's what happens when you can't follow the rule." "A life controlled by food rules is still a life co...