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My Chaotic Mind

Adulting Through Eating Disorder Recovery


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  • 4. Hospital Admission As An Older Adult

    30:16||Season 3, Ep. 4
    In this episode, o share my experiences of my very first admission to an EDU, at the age of 39.Instagram: @edpodcazEmail: edpodcaz@gmail.com

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  • 3. Overcoming Overexcercising

    30:00||Season 3, Ep. 3
    In this episode, I talk about my experiences with compulsive exercise, and th8ngs which are helping me to overcome it.instagram: @edpodcazEmail: edpodcaz@gmail.comCaz xSources:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5556592/https://www.purition.co.uk/blogs/articles/tim-spector-podcast
  • 2. Coping With Physical Illness & Injury

    30:04||Season 3, Ep. 2
    In this episode, I discuss my experiences of physical illness and injury whilst simultaneously struggling with anorexia. I cover the difficulties of being unable to exercise, justifying eating and the general overwhelm it can cause. I also share the things I’ve been able to change about how I respond to this situation now.Caz xInstagram: @edpodcazEmail: edpodcaz@gmail.com
  • 1. Dealing With All The January BS

    29:30||Season 3, Ep. 1
    I’m back, albeit a little later than planned, with series 3. I thought I’d kick things off by discussing my experiences and tips for dealing with the January diet culture and the barrage of “New Year, New You” messages.Caz xemail: edpodcaz@gmail.cominstagram: @edpodcaz
  • 6. Anorexia, Periods and PMDD

    35:01||Season 2, Ep. 6
    In this episode, I discuss the correlation between eating disorders and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. I whare my own story, as well as some contributions from others. Instagram: @edpodcazEmail: edpodcaz@gmail.comResources For PMDD:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/about-pmdd/https://www.womenshealth.gov/menstrual-cycle/premenstrual-syndrome/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmddhttps://iapmd.org - here you can find a self test to determine whether you may be likely to have PMDD.Studies:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27206163/
  • 5. Anorexia: A Dad’s Perspective

    30:07||Season 2, Ep. 5
    In this episode, Dad joins me for a chat about his own attitudes towards food. We also talk about his lack of knowledge about knowledge of anorexia before I was diagnosed, his initial feelings and how these have changed over time. This is a very frank discussion about the intricacies of navigating a father/daughter relationship.The book mentioned is “Skills Based Learning for Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder” by Janet Treasure, Grainne Smith and Anna Crane. It can be found on Amaxon here: https://amzn.to/3F1J0VrInstagram: @edpodcazEmail: edpodcaz@gmail.comCaz xx
  • 4. Anorexia: A Mother’s Perspective

    30:01||Season 2, Ep. 4
    In this episode, I am joined by my Mum for a frank and honest chat about her own attitudes towards food and her body growing up. We also cover her knowledge of anorexia before I was diagnosed, her initial feelings and how her perspective has changed over time.The book mentioned is “Skills Based Learning for Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder” by Janet Treasure, Grainne Smith and Anna Crane. It can be found on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3F1J0VrInstagram: @edpodcazEmail: edpodcaz@gmail.comCaz xx