Back to Basics (4/4): The Process of Recovery

The fourth and final in our Back to Basics Series (following a set list of: (1)Do I Have a Problem? (2)How Did I Get Here? and (3)A Recovery Toolbox). This episode looks at what recovery looks like from a process perspective. How does it actually look as you go along? How long does it take to recover? Stef's Tetris analogy -- what if you've been working on recovery forever and your behaviors don't change? Where do the feelings of discomfort (hopelessness, despair, insecurity, anxiety, depression) go when food is not the outlet? What happens to them in recovery? The Whack-a-Mole phenomenon What if you feel hopeless a lot? How do you know if you're ready to recovery? How do you become ready? Does it matter what age you are when you recover? Can you focus too much on recovery? Sarah's theory of "State A and State B" The Dahlia; nature's instinct to expand and contract Trauma and recovery RESOURCES: Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (starts January 29 2024):  https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin  Book: Body Positive Power by Megan Jayne Crabbe Book: The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – [email protected] Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (starts January 29 2024): https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin  Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist  Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon