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JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ In today’s community testimonials episode, we hear from our wonderful Rewired in Action members about their experiences and what being part of the community has brought to their recovery. They share how the regular sessions, practical tools and accountability have helped them move from wanting to make changes to taking action, even when it feels difficult. We also talk about the value of consistent support and having a space where recovery can look different for everyone. A huge thank you to the featured members for being so open about their experiences and helping others understand what the community is like! Topics covered: Putting recovery into action

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ In Part 2 of Meg’s story, we pick up with what recovery actually looked like once she started working with our wonderful psychologist. We’ll be talking about the practical side of treatment and how she managed to keep taking steps forward when recovery felt incredibly uncomfortable (understatement!). We also get into weight gain and the space left behind when the ED starts to loosen its grip. Plus, we’ll go through some of the tips, tricks and tools we both continue to use to this day, alongside what recovery has changed for Meg beyond “just” the food. Topics covered: Treatment and food challenges

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Following Safia’s story, today, Meg shares her recovery experience — where her ED started, how things developed over the years, and what happened as she moved through different stages of treatment. It wasn’t a straightforward timeline (recovery timelines rarely are!). There were periods of getting better, moving countries, starting again and relapsing. We also explore the moment when Meg realised that looking healthier and eating in a certain way didn’t necessarily mean she was recovered, and how working with someone who understood eating disorders helped her recognise the rules that were still running her life. Topics covered: How Meg’s eating disorder began

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Eating disorders can be incredibly convincing; it’s why so many of us stay unwell for so long. In this episode, we look at some of the common “mind games” that can keep you stuck – everything from being told you “look well” or that your blood results are fine, to comparing yourself with someone who seems to be struggling more. We talk about why these thoughts can be so difficult to challenge, and come back to a bigger question: what kind of life are you able to live when the eating disorder is making the decisions? Topics covered: Common ED “mind games”

JOIN THE REWIRED IN ACTION COMMUNITY: www.rewiredinaction.com/ Have you ever been scared of hunger, but also wished you had the cues? In this episode, we get into the strange contradiction of wanting to feel hungry enough before eating, while also spending so much time worrying about hunger itself… We also take a closer look at what happens when we turn sensations into judgements, and why eating doesn’t have to depend on getting those signals “right”. Especially in recovery, hunger can be unpredictable! Sometimes structure is more helpful than waiting to feel ready. You can eat when you’re hungry, when you’re not sure, or even when you still feel a bit full – without needing to work out exactly what your hunger is telling you first. Topics covered: The contradiction of wanting and fearing hunger