Ep 22: Recovery is possible, even after 30 years! with Caroline Drummond-Smith

<p>Trigger warning: This episode describes eating disorder thoughts and behaviours, including mention of specific foods. I think these are fairly stereotypical of someone suffering with anorexia and I would like to keep the episode as unedited and real as possible, so I decided to keep these descriptions in the episode.</p> <p>In this episode I speak to Caroline Drummond-Smith, who after suffering from anorexia for 30 years made a full recovery and is now a health coach, who helps others to have a healthier relationship with food. I hope you find this episode relatable and inspirational. We speak about&nbsp;</p> <p>- Caroline's childhood and risks factors for anorexia</p> <p>- how she used restriction to feel in control through the ups and downs of life</p> <p>- marriage, pregnancy and raising 3 children with anorexia in the picture&nbsp;</p> <p>- living in denial, being un-engaged with treatment and finally the decision to recover</p> <p>- our thoughts on how long it takes to recover from an eating disorder</p> <p>- tips for developing a more positive body image&nbsp;</p> <p>- a practical exercise to help you reach the all-important decision to recover</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Recovery resources</strong></p> <p>Free ebook to get you unstuck: <a href="" target="_blank">https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/goodbyeebook</a></p> <p>Just Eat Normally Podcast episode 8: Emma Green (PhD) Recovery Story and finding the right therapist</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Rachel.</strong></p> <p>Dr Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body.</p> <p><a href="https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/">https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/">https://www.instagram.com/ra