In this episode, I interview the inspiring Meg McCabe, a recovered eating disorder coach from Denver, Colorado. Meg uses her lived experience to empower others to choose recovery, engage in all stages of change and lead a life fuelled by self compassion. In this podcast, Meg shares powerful lessons she learned throughout her own recovery process and how her life transformed upon making healing her reality.In this episode:

Being blessed to be distant from diet culturebreaking freeMeg’s experience with an EDModelling and its contribution to disordered eating and poor body imageFeeling the whole spectrum of emotionHow vulnerability shows up in recoveryBridging the gap between surviving and thrivingTrusting in external sources of support - be vulnerable enough to trust your teamShowing up and engaging in therapyLeaning into recovery discomfortRiding the wave of body changeMaking “healthy” (recovery!) your new normalGiving your new body a chanceFocusing on your body EXPERIENCE vs. it’s aestheticHow do you want to look back upon your life when you’re 80?Change is inevitable, learning to accept that enables you to LIVE in PEACE!Letting self compassion motivate your recoveryHaving an ED is a form of self harmKeeping your values in your vision

//Plug in and prepare to be IMPOWEREDConnect with Meg:Website and Coaching: http://www.meg-mccabe.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg_mccabe/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-and-thriving-an-eating-disorder-recovery-podcast/id1518417774Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/babygotbackblog/Support Services:• Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14• Beyond Blue Support Service: Call 1300 22 4636• The butterfly foundation: Call 1800 HOPE (1800 33 4673) https://butterfly.org.au• Kids helpline: Call 1800 55 1800• Eating disorders Victoria: 1300 550 236 https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au• National Eating Disorders Collaboration: https://nedc.com.au• Eating Disorders Queensland: https://eatingdisordersqueensland.org.au• General Mental Health Support Services (Helplines/Hotlines): https://www.mentalhealthhelp.com.au/service-directory/helplines/

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