is full eating disorder recovery even real? | the recovered-ish podcast | Ep. 1

welcome to the first episode of recovered-ish.

in this episode, i share why i started this podcast, what recovered-ish actually means, and why the idea of “full recovery” isn’t as clear-cut as we’re often told.

i’m 30 years old, over a decade into eating disorder recovery, and both a therapist and recovery coach. if you asked me today whether i’m fully recovered, my answer wouldn’t be a simple yes or no — and that nuance is exactly what this episode explores.

this conversation focuses on the messy middle of recovery. the part that rarely gets talked about. the years where life expands and gets more meaningful, while food and body thoughts can still show up.

in this episode, we cover:

• why i named this podcast recovered-ish
• why recovery isn’t linear and doesn’t have one finish line
• the pressure to be “fully recovered” and how it can backfire
• how perfectionism sneaks into recovery
• redefining recovery in a way that’s sustainable and real
• what progress actually looks like without chasing perfection

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timestamps

00:00 intro to recovered-ish
00:25 why i started this podcast
02:20 the reality of eating disorder recovery
03:15 is full recovery even possible?
05:24 my personal recovery journey
11:44 perfectionism in recovery
15:05 redefining what recovery means
20:16 learning to stay in the process
29:11 final thoughts + what’s next

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if you’ve ever felt stuck in the in-between or questioned whether you’re doing recovery “right,” this episode is for you.