Fly To Freedom: The eating disorder recovery podcast
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
Episode 67 - Anorexia Recovery - Dana's recovery story
In this inspiring episode of Fly to Freedom, Recovery coach Julia Trehane interviews her previous client Dana about her journey recovering from an eating disorder. Listeners can expect to learn about Dana's struggles, how she found the courage to begin recovery, keys to her progress, and the incredible transformation she has experienced mentally, emotionally, and in her relationships after committing to full recovery.
Guest Bio:
Dana is a previous client of recovery coach and podcast host Julia Trehane. She discovered Julia's podcast during a difficult time in her eating disorder recovery, which gave her the push she needed to fully commit to healing herself.
Key Discussion Points:
- Dana felt she was only "half-assed" trying to recover before beginning coaching with Julia. Fear of gaining weight held her back from fully committing (00:05:22).
- Reaching out for help: Dana realised she needed outside support and seized the opportunity when she found Julia's podcast, which perfectly described her situation (00:10:02).
- On being "happy it happened": Dana never imagined she'd feel her eating disorder was worthwhile, but now sees it as her proudest accomplishment for how recovery has improved her life (00:02:56).
- Transformation in relationships: Dana went from isolated even from family to feeling connected, present, and able to bond over food again (00:29:16).
- Loving herself: Dana has discovered self-acceptance and femininity through recovery (00:39:38).
Key Quotes:
"It probably the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, and I can't believe I've come out of it come out the other end, honestly." (00:02:54)
"You just reach a point where it's it's like nothing really matters to you anymore, and you don't think it's gonna ever get better and you're okay with you're weirdly okay with it. And that's the turning point." (00:47:25)
"I'm just gonna say it again that it's it's worth it. It's it's hard. It's probably the hardest thing you will ever do in your life. But once you come out the other side, I promise you, it's all gonna be worth it." (00:46:40)
Connect with Dana by email :- danaheikal@aucegypt.edu
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I’d love to hear your thoughts and stories. Whether you're on your own journey or supporting someone through theirs, share your experiences and tips with us. Together, we can create a supportive community that celebrates each step towards recovery.
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