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Recovery in Partnership

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Jodie. Jodie is a vlogger, who hosts a Vlog with her husband Steve, documenting Jodie's recovery journey and how they are working as a partnership to navigate the challenges of eating disorder recovery.

In this weeks episode, we discuss:

  • The role that Steve plays in Jodie's recovery, and how Jodie's perception of Steve's role has changed as her recovery journey has progressed.

  • The importance of external, clinical support in eating disorder recovery for both the one with the eating disorder and their partner.

  • The importance of recovering for you rather than recovering for a partner, or anyone externally.

  • The importance of understanding what the eating disorder provides you in order to navigate recovery, determine your goals, and be able to move forward now for the future.

  • Jodie's perspective of how to help someone with recovery in the moment, asking what they need, and being flexible and patient.

  • Jodie's attempt at "All In", how this worked out for her, and how the way social media perceives all in might not be the most beneficial for recovery.

  • The impact of Jodie's eating disorder on her marriage, demonstrating just how manipulative and detrimental eating disorders can be.

  • The support that is available for partners, and how this needs to be improved.

To find out more about Jodie and their Vlog, you can find them on Instagram and Youtube @recoveryinpartnership, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjolMcNcoKiJHb0pfbf_GdA

Please note that this episode discusses eating disorders (particularly anorexia nervosa) relapse in realtime. Please check in within yourself throughout the episode, and note that this podcast should not be used as an alternative to clinical support.

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