Are You Going To Eat Your Fat? – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Can you recognize the signs of human trafficking? Deena’s special guest is a dedicated nurse practitioner who breaks down trafficking’s profound impact on mental health. 

In this episode, discover the multifaceted signs of human trafficking, common misconceptions surrounding trafficking, and the power of making sure others are okay.   

In this episode, you also hear:

• How trafficking overlaps with eating disorders and addiction
• Identifying vulnerable populations and recognizing signs of trafficking 
• Trauma-informed care and creating space for survivor stories 

Must-listen moments: 

[00:03:45] But there are so many parallels when it comes to mental health, when it comes to suicide, PTSD…88% of survivors of trafficking, in some studies, report depression, report shame and guilt, which you talk a lot about. That shame and guilt of whatever addiction or whatever that thing is—almost 90% of victims of trafficking reported when they're coming out of that life or being rescued. 

[00:10:28] But the truth is, anybody can be trafficked. Anybody can be trafficked. We all have vulnerabilities about our personalities. We all have vulnerabilities about who we are, any of us could have something happen to us where we would rely or could be tricked or coerced by somebody or groomed by somebody, and that not end up being the situation we thought it was going to be. 

[00:23:56] And sometimes you're not gonna know all the questions to ask, and it may be really complex and you're like this is a lot, I don't know what to say, I don't know what to do. And I think a lot of times you just come back to it and approach somebody and just say, hey, are you okay? And that can really speak volumes because somebody realizes that you saw them and being seen can mean a whole lot just in that simple sentence. 

Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com

Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources. 

Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 33 members! Will you be next?

Podcast audio editing and show notes by  http://www.podcastabundance.com/services. 

Eating disorders can create a significant financial burden when insurance doesn’t cover treatment, resulting in difficulties in finding specialized providers and high out-of-pocket costs.

In this episode, Deena sheds light on the price tag of her treatment, resources for financial support, and the need for better education about eating disorders within the insurance industry.   

In this episode, you also hear:

• Issues with insurance policies and coverage 
• Details about Project HEAL and the Manna Fund
• Finding the beauty in living instead of existing 

Must-listen moments: 

[00:04:36] The bottom line is that insurance is still not inclusive enough to completely cover or understand the needs of people with eating disorders. 

[00:10:28] There has to be a change because there's too many families out there that can't afford treatment.  

[00:14:55] Reaching out for help is a brave step forward and without treatment, eating disorders can feel like a prison of fear and self-doubt.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Project Heal - https://www.theprojectheal.org/

Manna Fund - https://mannafund.org/

Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com

Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources. 

Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 33 members! Will you be next?

Podcast audio editing and show notes by  http://www.podcastabundance.com/services. 

Battles with depression, addiction, and eating disorders are often suffered in secrecy and silence. Surrounding yourself with people who have walked in your shoes can connect you with someone who will both celebrate your progress and hold you accountable when you need it most.  

In this episode, Deena and Brian break down stereotypes around addiction and eating disorders and affirm the transformative nature of recovery communities.  

In this episode, you also hear: 

• Benefits of community support outside of family  
• Addressing myths about who suffers from eating disorders 
• Recognizing the opposite of addiction is connection  

Must-listen moments:  

[00:03:32] Before entering treatment, my family had no clue how to talk to me, how to approach me, and they had no idea what I was going through, and it just led to arguments and frustration on both sides. 

[00:09:38] Those are some of the best people because when you have triumphs and you're doing great, they're going to be right there cheerleading you on the way. When you hit rock bottom, they're going to be right there with you the whole way. 

[00:18:00] Eating disorders thrive in secrecy, but recovery flourishes in community. 

Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com 

Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources.  

Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 33 members! Will you be next? 

Podcast audio editing and show notes by  http://www.podcastabundance.com/services.  

The sudden loss of a loved one creates a vast chasm of grief that can feel insurmountable. When Deena’s brother died of cancer, the pressure to return to normalcy without addressing the grief she was experiencing sparked her battle with a life-altering eating disorder.    

In this episode, Deena and Brian uncover the complex relationship and similarities between grief and eating disorders, and highlight the ever-present need for support and compassion.  

In this episode, you also hear: 

• Consequences of unprocessed grief  
• Finding courage to confront your pain  
• Recognizing different forms of loss  

Must-listen moments:  

[00:07:17] Instead of processing the emotions and grief that I was feeling, I began to engage in unhealthy behaviors to avoid the pain and anger, and I began to turn the pain inward and I started taking it out on myself. 

[00:11:50] Grieving doesn't really have an ending. It's a process, it's a journey, just like recovery is. It's not linear. 

[00:14:06] It's important to get to know what your feelings are and what you're going through and be able to identify those things, because if you can, I think you can try and resolve some of the situations. 

Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com 

Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources 

Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 35 members! Will you be next? 

Podcast audio management and show notes by Podcast Abundance. 

So often the toughest person to forgive is the one you face in the mirror. The path to recovery is never a straight line; it’s filled with both the lowest moments and most rewarding victories you’ll ever experience.   

In this episode, Deena explores the tender subject of forgiveness, and confronts the truth that while the past is unchangeable, the present and future offer a blank slate for healing and growth. 

In this episode, you also hear: 

• Releasing the weight of remorse and self-hatred  
• Celebrating your progress  
• Choosing the path that suits you best  

Must-listen moments:  

[00:05:50] You may have lived with your pain, your guilt, your resentment, your anger for many years. Allow yourself the time you need to forgive yourself. 

[00:11:22] Sometimes we forget to pat ourselves on the back and say I have done a great job. It may not look like it, but I have. 

[00:12:19] It's okay to know that your road is different from somebody else's road and to accept that somebody else can do it this way and I can only do it that way. 

Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com 

Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources 

Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 35 members! Will you be next? 

Podcast audio management and show notes by  Podcast Abundance. 

Addictions and eating disorders carry a larger impact beyond the individual suffering with these conditions. Family and loved ones often endure the disease silently on the sidelines, struggling with their ability to understand or provide appropriate support.    

In this episode, Deena and Brian address the importance of caregivers embracing education and utilizing available resources, emphasizing self-care as an integral component of the recovery process. 

In this episode, you also hear: 

• Challenging reality of caregiving  
• Hard truth about the long road to recovery 
• Supportive guidance for caregivers  

Must-listen moments:  

[00:05:48] I just want to remind that individuals with eating disorders do not choose to have an eating disorder. I don't think anybody intends to hurt their loved ones. 

[00:14:50] The reality is that this is something you're going to struggle with the rest of your life. And we're both going to struggle with it. 

[00:22:36] Remember that it's not their fault, it's not your fault, and that the person you're caring for is not their illness. They're not their eating disorder. They're way more than that. 

Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com 

Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources 

Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 35 members! Will you be next? 

Credit: 

Podcast audio management and show notes by Podcast Abundance.  

Recovery equates to transforming your lifestyle, so it’s imperative to connect with a committed accountability partner or support group that has the experience and tools needed to guide you. 

In this episode, Deena recalls the most impactful support she received during and post-treatment, serving as a reminder that you're never alone on your journey to recovery.   

In this episode, you also hear: 

• Finding an appropriate accountability partner 
• Suggestions for working with a sponsor   
• Embracing what you feel and sharing it with others 

Must-listen moments:  

[00:04:47] An accountability partner can be whoever you feel like you trust and will keep you on that path. 

[00:06:22] You want somebody strong that's lived your experience and can give you good sound advice and support. 

[00:12:40] I think it's trying to understand where each other is, and being empathetic because I think if we don't communicate it, we assume other things and they're usually not true. 

Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com 

Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources 

Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 35 members! Will you be next? 

Credit:

Podcast audio management and show notes by Podcast Abundance.  

Living with an eating disorder or addiction often creates a profound sense of isolation. Yet, the reality is that individuals and families grapple with these afflictions daily, with many suffering in silence. 

In this episode, Deena and Brian reiterate why they consider addiction as a family disease, shed light on the frustrating truth about treatment costs, and advocate for more people to share their experience to ensure those battling addiction recognize the wealth of support available to them.  

In this episode, you also hear: 

• Avoiding destructive words and phrases  
• Harsh reality of stigma around eating disorders  
• Raising awareness that eating disorders are a disease  

Must-listen moments:  

[00:03:01] Words have meaning, and words can hurt. And we all need to be mindful of the words we're using...it's something that you don't know what somebody's struggling with. 

[00:12:55] Eating disorders are like cancer treatments that your insurance doesn't pay for. And that is speaking from experience and that's the reality of it. And nobody wants to point out that, it is really expensive to get some quality help. 

[00:15:15] When you share your stories, somebody else will know they're not alone. Speak up, speak out, stand in a place where it says it's okay to talk about eating disorders. 

Mentioned in this Episode: 

More Love - https://more-love.org/ 

Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com 

Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources 

Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 35 members! Will you be next? 

Even after taking monumental steps toward long-term recovery, the smallest of triggers can make your mind spiral, convincing you relapse is inevitable. Thankfully, there are tools to manage setbacks and support groups willing to offer help.  

In this episode, Deena and Brian discuss common family triggers and why you must allow yourself to feel what you feel, then let yourself focus on the good in your life.    

In this episode, you also hear: 

• Recognizing your recovery never ends  
• Power of awareness and gratitude  
• Embracing your feelings to release what hurts   

Must-listen moments:  

[00:04:47] You have to realize that you're struggling with a disease that you can't predict, you can't control, and you can't cure. And that's going to be for a lifetime. 

[00:12:25] I'm grateful because I became a much stronger individual. I know what my needs are, and I may not do it the right way each time, but I'm able to vocalize with people and have a voice that I don’t think I had before. 

[00:16:07] If you have feelings, sit with them for a moment, but just don't get stuck there for a long time because it's harder to pull yourself out. 

Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com 

Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources 

Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 35 members! Will you be next? 

Most people think grief is for when a loved one passes, but huge life changes can also trigger cycles of anger, sadness, despair. And though it may seem odd, it’s possible to grieve your disorder or addiction, even though you might consider that period the worst time of your life.    

In this episode, Deena sheds light on making room for grief so you can continue taking steps on the long road of recovery.  

In this episode, you also hear: 

• Focusing on short term goals to combat overwhelm 
• In recovery vs. Recovered 
• Embracing messages of encouragement 

Must-listen moments:  

[00:04:15] During recovery and especially in early recovery, you're gonna hit peaks and valleys and ups and downs and roller coaster rides all the way through. 

[00:11:37] It takes a special person to be able to recognize you have a problem, get help for it, and then live your life again in a whole new way. 

[00:13:07] You have new messages that you're being told now, once you start hearing them over and over again, those recordings are going to be different from what they ever were before, and you’re going to start to believe them. 

Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com 

Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources 

Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 35 members! Will you be next?