Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul

People with eating disorders consistently report that working with others who have recovered was one of the most significant factors in helping them get well. In this special two-part conversation, I sit down with 3 Australian eating disorder coaches who have walked their own difficult road from illness to recovery, and now dedicate their lives to helping others become recovered. Here, in part one, Olivia Soha, Mia Findlay and Millie Thomas share pieces of their personal journey, including being told they would have to manage their eating disorder for the rest of their lives. All are living proof that full recovery is possible and an eating disorder does not have to forever define your life. These coaches offer something incredibly powerful, not just professional knowledge, but the lived experience of knowing what it feels like to be caught in an eating disorder, AND what it takes to come out the other side. This episode illuminates how important recovered coaches are as role models and purveyors of inspiration and hope. Most importantly, these coaches share skills, strategies, and practical tools they used to heal themselves, and now use to help others, covering areas like body image, meal support and reaching out to others instead of the eating disorder. If you are struggling, supporting someone you love, or simply need a reminder that becoming fully recovered is possible and worth it, this conversation provides a good reason to keep going. And… there is so much more to come in Part Two, next week, where we continue to discuss tools to use and small steps to take to consistently move toward recovery. ABOUT MIA: Mia Findlay is a CCI Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Founder of Beyond Body. Drawing on more than 13 years of experience in the eating disorder field, as well as her own lived experience of recovery, Mia has supported hundreds of individuals in breaking free from eating disorders and rebuilding their relationship with food, body, and self. Mia is a passionate voice for body acceptance and eating disorder awareness in Australia and co-hosts popular recovery podcast, Beyond Body. Beyond Body podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHrQEi61E_4&list=PLbjO8iff0lmgil Ts35GICdhmM7DBzZS5K&pp=sAgC www.beyondbodycoach.com Follow me at @whatmiadidnext ABOUT MILLIE: Millie Thomas is a CCI Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner. She battled Anorexia Nervosa for 15 years and very nearly lost her life to the illness. Her miraculous recovery was a catalyst for a complete career change. She became determined to use her lived experience to help bring eating disorders out of the shadows and into the light. She dedicates her time to eating disorder advocacy and eating disorder recovery coaching, helping clients around the world to gain freedom from their eating disorders and reclaim their lives. Millie has her private practice HealED and has also worked with Sunshine Coast based charity endED where she was involved in numerous projects including the establishment of Australia’s first residential eating disorders facility ‘Wandi Nerida’. www.healed.net.au Follow me at @healedrecoverycoach | @millietnz ABOUT OLIVIA: Olivia Soha is the Founder and Lead Eating Disorder Recovery Coach at Uncovery, supporting individuals worldwide. With over 8+ years of experience in the eating disorder field, Olivia brings an integrated perspective as both a lived experience practitioner and service leader. Olivia leads and mentors a team of recovery coaches, working closely alongside psychologists, dietitians, and medical professionals to ensure support is collaborative, safe, and aligned with clinical treatment. Olivia’s professional background includes international experience at BALANCE Eating Disorder Treatment Center in the United States, alongside formal training with the Carolyn Costin Institute. She has presented at national and international conferences, and has contributed to sector initiatives with organizations such as the National Eating Disorders Collaboration and the Butterfly Foundation. www.uncovery.com.au Follow me at: @uncovery.ed.coaching CAROLYN'S BIO: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pioneered the belief that full recovery is possible. Founder of Monte Nido, she transformed treatment with a holistic, home-based model. She later founded the Carolyn Costin Institute, training coaches and clinicians worldwide. She has authored six books, including 8 Keys to Recovery From an Eating Disorder. RELEVANT LINKS: Receive 20% off the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder book: https://wwnorton.com/promo/costin Become a Carolyn Costin Certified Recovery Coach: https://www.carolyn-costin.com/ Follow us @ccicoaching RESOURCES: The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ Project Heal: https://www.theprojectheal.org/ ANAD: https://anad.org/ Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

From the very beginning of Becoming Recovered: Body & Soul to the end of Season 1, we’ve had the privilege of sharing so many honest, powerful, and deeply personal conversations. We’ve heard from actors, former cult members, athletes, clinicians, and several of our incredible CCI coaches, with each guest bringing a different perspective on what recovery can look like and what it means to truly reconnect with yourself. The response to this season has meant so much to us, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has listened, shared an episode, or connected with these conversations along the way. Here is Part One of some of our favorite moments from Season 1 ❤️ Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

This episode draws from Key 8 of Carolyn Costin’s book, 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder , and explores one of the most foundational ideas in her approach to healing: care of the soul. Recovery is about more than changing eating disorder behaviors. In this episode, Carolyn explores what it means to care for the soul and why lasting healing requires more than meal plans, symptom management, or body image work alone. Carolyn describes the soul as the deepest essence of who we are—the part of ourselves that cannot be reduced to weight, shape, appearance, achievements, or roles. When recovery becomes overly focused on the body, she explains, it can be easy to lose sight of the larger purpose: building a life that feels meaningful, connected, and worth recovering for. Drawing on mindfulness, nature, ritual, truth-telling, and meaningful connection, Carolyn shares how shifting attention toward presence and purpose can naturally loosen the grip of body obsession. She also introduces her Four Principles of Living: show up, pay attention, tell the truth without judgment, and don’t be attached to the results. Carolyn also explores how rituals can become grounding rather than rigid, movement can become joyful rather than compulsive, and body neutrality may sometimes be a more realistic and compassionate starting point than forced body positivity. Ultimately, this episode asks us to think beyond simply stopping eating disorder behaviors and consider a deeper question: What are you recovering to? Healing can become more sustainable when it reconnects us with meaning, relationships, values, awe, and the parts of life that make us feel fully alive. Books Mentioned in This Episode Theft of the Spirit: A Journey to Spiritual Healing by Carl Hammerschlag — Purchase the book Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life by Thomas Moore — Purchase the book Dark Nights of the Soul: A Guide to Finding Your Way Through Life’s Ordeals by Thomas Moore — Purchase the book The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life by Thomas Moore — Purchase the book Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris — Purchase the book directly from Waking Up The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav — Purchase the book Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of childhood sexual assault, suicide, and suicidal ideation. Please listen with care and consider whether this content feels right for you at this time. In this episode of Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul , Carolyn Costin sits down with retired Navy Senior Chief Leah Stiles for a powerful conversation about eating disorders in the military, the culture that can allow them to remain hidden, and what it takes to choose recovery after years of shame and secrecy. Leah shares how an eating disorder that began before her military service followed her into the Navy, where strict weight standards, mandatory weigh-ins, discipline, and pressure to perform often blurred the line between behaviors that looked “fit” and those that were deeply harmful. She opens up about the trauma and struggles that shaped her relationship with food and her body, as well as the turning point that led her to begin feeding herself and pursuing recovery even when healing felt impossible. Together, Carolyn and Leah explore the role of perfectionism, control, black-and-white thinking, and shame in keeping eating disorders alive—and how those same qualities can be redirected toward recovery. Leah also shares the practical tools and values that helped her interrupt long-standing behaviors and ultimately inspired her to create SeaWaves, an organization supporting service members, veterans, and military families affected by eating disorders. Their conversation also highlights the urgent need for greater awareness, screening, and access to care within military communities, particularly where eating disorders and suicide prevention intersect. At its core, this episode is about learning to move through recovery one step at a time and discovering that healing is not about returning to who you were before, but becoming someone new on the other side. Leah Stiles is a retired Navy Senior Chief, the CEO of SeaWaves, and the author of Battle Scars and Body Wars . Through her advocacy and her own recovery story, she works to bring greater awareness, support, and hope to military communities impacted by eating disorders. ABOUT LEAH: Leah Stiles is a retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist and the Founder and Executive Director of SEA WAVES. After two decades of military service, she transformed her lived experience with an eating disorder into a powerful platform for education, prevention, advocacy, and support within the military community. A recognized leader in military mental health reform, Leah develops programs that challenge stigma, promote early intervention, and connect service members, veterans, and families with life-saving resources. Her work centers on the critical intersection between eating disorders, suicide prevention, and readiness—issues too often overlooked in military culture. Leah is the author of the Best Selling book Battle Scars & Body Wars: A Personal and Professional Journey Shining a Light on Eating Disorders in the Military and a sought-after keynote speaker who brings her story to life on national stages. Leah’s mission is clear: to shine a light on what’s been hidden for too long and ensure that every service member, veteran, and family has access to the care and understanding they deserve. Through SEA WAVES and her advocacy, she carries forward one message above all: Need a light? Be a light. SEA WAVES website: https://sea-waves.org/ Purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPNN34LG?ref_=ppx_printOD_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_0_0 Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

In this episode of Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul, Carolyn Costin sits down with Rachael Steil, author of Running in Silence and founder of the organization by the same name, to explore the complicated intersection of athletics, eating disorders, compulsive exercise, and recovery. Rachael shares her personal experience as a competitive runner, including how disciplined training and a desire to improve gradually became entangled with food restriction, calorie counting, body image concerns, binge eating, and secrecy. Together, she and Carolyn discuss why eating disorders can be especially difficult to recognize in athletes, particularly when harmful behaviors are praised as dedication, discipline, or commitment to the sport. They explore warning signs that coaches, parents, teammates, and athletes themselves may overlook, from fatigue and withdrawal to missed periods, underfueling, rigid eating habits, and an unhealthy relationship with exercise. The conversation also examines RED-S, perfectionism, appearance-based pressure, and the culture of pushing through pain at all costs. Rachael reflects on what ultimately supported her recovery, including therapy, working with a registered dietitian, and learning to listen to and strengthen her healthy self. Carolyn and Rachael also discuss how coaches and schools can better recognize eating disorders, respond with compassion, and create systems that support athletes before they reach a crisis point. ABOUT RACHAEL: Rachael Steil (pronounced "Style") is an author, cross country and track coach, and nationally recognized speaker. Her book, Running in Silence, details her experience with an eating disorder as an NAIA All-American runner, and challenges the stigma surrounding eating disorders, looks past appearance, and dives into the heart of obsession. Steil was awarded the 2021 Aquinas College Outstanding Young Alumni and the 2025 Kirsten Haglund Foundation Advocacy awards for her work in founding the non-profit Running in Silence. She has presented at schools and conferences nationwide, sharing honest, inspirational stories from her time as an athlete to empower the athletic community to address disordered eating in sports. Steil has appeared on The Dr. Nandi Show, WGVU’s Family Health Matters, Vogue, U.S. News & World Report, and Women’s Running, and has written for Runner’s World and Techniques magazine. Rachael's website: https://runninginsilence.org/ Rachael's book: https://runninginsilence.org/cart/ Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

In this episode of Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul, Carolyn Costin sits down with recovered coach, educator, and advocate Giva Wilkerson to discuss the often-overlooked experience of eating disorders among Black women. Giva shares her personal journey through grief, perfectionism, restriction, bingeing, and the realization that her struggles with food and body image were serious and deserving of support. Together, she and Carolyn explore how harmful stereotypes about what someone with an eating disorder “looks like” can prevent people—especially Black women and those in larger bodies—from being recognized, diagnosed, and treated. They also discuss why effective treatment requires looking beyond weight and appearance, truly listening to patients, and creating spaces where people feel believed, understood, and safe enough to be honest about what they are experiencing. Throughout the conversation, Giva reflects on being recovered as more than changing eating behaviors. It is a gradual process of rebuilding identity, connection, joy, and freedom. She shares how therapy, community, coaching, creativity, movement, and self-compassion have supported that process. Carolyn and Giva also talk about raising children with a healthier, more balanced relationship with food, their bodies, and their self-worth—and why becoming recovered is ultimately about building a full life, rather than spending that life trying to control or “fix” the body. About Giva: Giva Ann Wilkerson, MA, MPA is a writer, educator, advocate, Certified Eating Disorder Coach and yoga teacher of Jamaican and Black American descent. She is a graduate of both the University of Pittsburgh and Indiana University-Bloomington, with graduate degrees in African American & African Diaspora Studies and Public Administration. To date, Giva has been teaching and writing on personal development, eating disorders and healing for over 15 years. In addition to her academic credits and work in the eating disorder fields, she is a trained sexual assault counselor, trauma-informed care provider and mindfulness instructor. She has implemented over 50 personal development programs and workshops, been quoted in Refinery 29 magazine and has made appearances on several national programs, including Good Morning America. Her loves include nature, all things Brooklyn and spending time with her daughter. Giva's website: https://www.givawilkerson.com/ Giva's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/givawilkerson/ Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

In this episode of Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul, Carolyn Costin reconnects with her former client, Jenny Mullaney, who is now a CCI Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and co-author of My Child Has an Eating Disorder. Jenny shares her 15-year journey from disordered to recovered , including the practical and deeply personal steps that helped her move from fear and control toward joy, connection, and self-acceptance. She and Carolyn explore the “eating disorder self” versus the “healthy self,” the importance of self-compassion, and Jenny’s soulful approach to healing. Jenny also offers an honest look at what it is like to support clients in their daily lives through virtual, in-person, and live-in recovery coaching. This episode is especially valuable for anyone curious about how coaches help clients turn recovery goals into real-world change. Whether you are navigating an eating disorder, supporting a loved one, working in the field, or exploring a future in recovery coaching, Jenny’s story is a powerful reminder that becoming fully recovered is possible. Jenny's Bio: Jenny Mullaney is a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach (CCIEDC 1010) and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor (CIEC) offering both virtual and in person support. Since 2017, her coaching certification and practice has been supervised directly by world-renowned eating disorders expert, Carolyn Costin. Jenny is one of few coaches worldwide who is hired to live at home with clients during various stages of recovery, serving both as a provider and family ally. She has garnered many thousands of hours of specialized experience in her unique role. Jenny suffered from her own eating disorder, attending Monte Nido Treatment Center in 2005. The philosophy and staff resonated with her so deeply that it ultimately led her to a place of being fully recovered. Jenny is a published author with a chapter in Andrea Michal’s Tribe of Light: How Community Helps Us Heal (Balboa Press, 2021) and coauthor of My Child Has an Eating Disorder: An Essential Guide for Parents of Kids, Teens, and Adults (Bloomsbury, 2026). Jenny holds a B.A. in liberal studies from Antioch University, is a certified reiki practitioner and part of The Project Heal Healer’s Circle. Outside of coaching, she can be found dancing, playing piano, performing stand-up comedy, and fostering cats while residing in The West Village of NYC. More information can be found at recoveredispossible.com and instagram.com/jennymullaney Get Jenny's book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/my-child-has-an-eating-disorder-9798216377030/ Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

In this episode, Carolyn Costin sits down with Dr. Jen Gaudiani, author of Sick Enough , for a thoughtful conversation about eating disorder recovery and what compassionate care can really look like through a medical lens. Together they talk about why so many people struggle with feeling “not sick enough,” how physical and emotional health are deeply connected, and why recovery often takes a more individual, collaborative approach than standard medical systems allow. Dr. Gaudiani shares insights from her work in eating disorder medicine, including the importance of looking beyond weight and lab results to understand the full picture of someone’s health. She also explains how conditions like ARFID, ADHD, and MCAS can complicate recovery and why carefully listening to each person’s experience matters so much. This episode offers a reassuring perspective for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of recovery and the care it deserves. RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT OFF DR. G's BOOK "SICK ENOUGH" Use the code to purchase your copy below: TXC26 https://www.routledge.com/Sick-Enough-A-Guide-to-the-Medical-Complications-of-Eating-Disorders-and-Undernutrition/Gaudiani/p/book/9781041036487 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GAUDIANI CLINIC: https://www.gaudianiclinic.com/ ABOUT DR. JENNIFER GAUDIANI Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED, is the founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board certified in internal medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University, and internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the medical director for a highly specialized inpatient medical stabilization program for adults with anorexia nervosa prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic in 2016. The Gaudiani Clinic offers specialized, trauma-informed outpatient medical care to individuals seeking support for eating disorders, undernourishment related to complex medical issues, and weight-inclusive primary care. The Clinic is based in Colorado is licensed to practice in almost every US state via telemedicine. Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, has been featured on numerous podcasts, and is widely published in the scientific literature. The second edition of Dr. Gaudiani’s popular book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Undernutrition was published in November 2025, and the audiobook version that she recorded came out in February 2026. -- Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

In this episode, host Carolyn Costin outlines the first seven keys, drawn from her world-renowned book, 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder. She shares a compassionate, practical framework for understanding healing as more than just food—it's also about motivation, patience, self-integration, emotional awareness, reaching out to others and strengthening one’s healthy self. Carolyn explains how recovery can unfold over time, even when motivation fluctuates, and why long-term healing often depends on small, consistent behavior changes and individualized care. . Carolyn briefly describes her philosophy of Conscious Eating, explained in Key 5, which includes, knowledge, awareness and intuition, helping clients challenge rigid food rules, and learn to respond to thoughts and feelings with greater awareness. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of support, resilience, and finding meaning beyond symptom management. This episode offers hope, practical tools, and a thoughtful perspective for anyone navigating recovery or supporting someone who is. Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD CAROLYN'S BIO: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pioneered the belief that full recovery is possible. Founder of Monte Nido, she transformed treatment with a holistic, home-based model. She later founded the Carolyn Costin Institute, training coaches and clinicians worldwide. She has authored six books, including 8 Keys to Recovery From an Eating Disorder. Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

In this powerful episode of Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul, Carolyn Costin is joined by spiritual teacher, energy intuitive, author, and channeler Lee Harris for a deeply honest conversation about eating disorder recovery, soul-level healing, and what it really means to become whole again. Together, they explore the connection between emotional healing, self-worth, body image, intuition, and the deeper parts of ourselves that often get pushed aside in the pursuit of thinness, control, or comfort. Lee and Carolyn reflect on how so many people living with eating disorders are not just struggling with food, but with disconnection, shame, self-judgment, and a longing for peace. Lee opens up about his own recovery from bulimia and reflects on how sensitivity, rejection, sexuality, and body image shaped his early life and healing journey. Their conversation goes beyond symptoms, offering a compassionate look at the inner work required to heal the relationship with food, the body, and the self. This episode is especially meaningful for anyone searching for eating disorder support, recovery inspiration, intuitive self-growth, or a more spiritual approach to healing. Listeners will hear practical wisdom about building self-trust, creating boundaries, reconnecting with the body, and developing an observing self that can step back from harmful thought patterns. If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles of bingeing, purging, restriction, self-criticism, or emotional overwhelm, this conversation offers a hopeful reminder: healing is possible, and you are so much more than your struggle. Tune in for an episode that is heartfelt, wise, and full of insight for anyone on the path to recovery, self-acceptance, and soul-led living. Listen now and discover how soul-level healing can support lasting recovery from eating disorders and help you live with more peace, balance, and freedom. ABOUT LEE HARRIS: Lee Harris is a globally acclaimed energy intuitive, transformation teacher, channeler, and musician. His grounded, practical approach helps conscious, sensitive, and intuitive people heal, grow, and live more fulfilling lives. Each month, Lee’s free and wildly popular energy update videos that reach hundreds of thousands of people, offering timely intuitive guidance and insight. His channeled books—The Future Human, Energy Speaks, and the Coversations with the Z's series—became instant bestsellers. The Portal, Lee’s global membership community, offers live, interactive teachings and practical tools for going deeper with his work—while providing a supportive space to connect with other like-minded souls. With over 100 audio teachings and online courses to help people navigate a soul-led life with clarity, empowerment, and optimism, Lee also mentors creatives, healers, and entrepreneurs to bring their gifts into the world. His podcast, Impact the World—where visionaries and changemakers offer a behind-the-scenes look at their journeys—has produced almost 200 episodes across three seasons, earning a spot as a Top 20 Podcast. Lee’s workshops—held in person across the globe—are powerful explorations into living, loving, and awakening. His sold-out live tours, alongside composer Davor Bozic, blend channeling, humor, and music into transformative experiences of self-discovery, insight, and practical guidance for facing life’s everyday challenges. As a musician and artist, Lee is a firm believer in the healing power of creativity. His acclaimed albums—including I am Peace, Transmissions, Awaken, Timelines, Medicine Mantras, Songs from the Sun, and Mantramorphs (produced through his label Golden World Music with Davor Bozic)—have reached as high as No. 1 on the iTunes and Amazon New Age charts. Lee's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UChi8D8p41lA7ng4alum6J5Q Lee's website: https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/ Lee's community (The Portal): https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/ds24-the-portal Lee's books: https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/books Lee's podcast: https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/impact-podcast CAROLYN'S BIO: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pioneered the belief that full recovery is possible. Founder of Monte Nido, she transformed treatment with a holistic, home-based model. She later founded the Carolyn Costin Institute, training coaches and clinicians worldwide. She has authored six books, including 8 Keys to Recovery From an Eating Disorder. RESOURCES: Receive 20% off the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder book: https://wwnorton.com/promo/costin Become a Carolyn Costin Certified Recovery Coach: https://www.carolyn-costin.com/ Follow the Carolyn Costin Institute on Instagram: / ccicoaching The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ Project Heal: https://www.theprojectheal.org/ ANAD: https://anad.org/ Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

Most people don’t realize how being trapped in an eating disorder is like being trapped in a cult. — both offer a sense of control, belonging, and identity at a dangerous cost. In this eye-opening episode, Carolyn Costin welcomes Megan Elizabeth, a survivor who has escaped both worlds and studied their surprising similarities. Meagan is co host of "Trust Me", a podcast all about cults and has a lot to share about the mindset involved revealing how the obsession with thinness and perfection mirrors cult-like control, and how shame, rituals, and identity shape both struggles. You'll discover how controlling beliefs and rigid rules fuel cycles of self-destruction, and the importance of reconnecting with your soul self to break free.We break down the sneaky tactics cults and eating disorders use: the illusion of control, tight groups of influence, fear-based rules, and identity entrapment. Meagan shares her personal journey from a childhood immersed in a death-focused religious cult, through her own eating disorder, to recovery, highlighting the critical steps to reclaim your authentic self. You’ll hear about the frameworks for understanding and busting out of control—like questioning rules, fostering trust, and building the healthy self you thought was lost.This episode underscores why awareness matters: without it, it’s easy to stay trapped in patterns that feel safe but slowly take over. But it also offers hope—showing that real recovery is possible by strengthening your inner voice, creating new rituals of connection, and learning to trust yourself again. Whether you’re battling an eating disorder, supporting someone who is, or a clinician seeking deeper insight, this conversation offers a powerful guide to escaping the cult of control and reclaiming a life with meaning, purpose, and freedom. Meagan's Bio: Meagan Elizabeth is a writer, producer, artist, and co-host of the hit podcast Trust Me. With a master’s degree in psychology and a background in journalism and entertainment, she combines investigative storytelling with humor and empathy to explore belief, human behavior, and extraordinary lives. Based in Los Angeles, she develops original film, television, and podcast projects that entertain, challenge, and spark conversation. Meagan's Podcast (Trust Me) Meagan's Instagram Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

Most people with an eating disorder see recovery as a distant, even impossible goal, especially after trying many times. But Rivka Levin's story proves otherwise: after over a decade of relapses, treatment, and despair, she fully recovered- and shares how she did it. Rivka's journey from near-death moments to a thriving, soulful life is an inspiring testament to hope, resilience, and the transformative power of inner work. In this deeply personal episode, Rivka joins her former therapist Carolyn Costin to explore the real dynamics behind full recovery and lasting healing. They break down how understanding the split between the healthy self and the eating disorder self—plus the traits that fuel these behaviors—can turn perceived weaknesses into powerful assets. You'll discover concrete strategies like using values as guiding stars, transforming traits like perfectionism and anxiety, and the importance of rituals that nourish the soul. Together, they discuss the significance of mentorship, role models, and community in recovery—highlighting relatable stories of relapses, setbacks, and victories. Rivka shares her innovative approaches to body image, trauma, and soul healing, emphasizing that recovery is a gradual process of building a new identity based on genuine connection, presence, and soul work. She reveals how rituals, mindfulness, and honest self-compassion help rewire the nervous system and foster resilience. This episode challenges the misconception that eating disorders can’t be fully healed or that traits are fixed liabilities. Instead, it offers hope and practical tools for anyone feeling stuck—whether you're navigating your own recovery or supporting a loved one. Rivka’s story underscores the importance of patience, persistence, and the deep inner work that restores not just the body but the soul. Perfect for clinicians, coaches, parents, and anyone seeking a hopeful, motivating perspective on full recovery—this conversation illustrates how body and soul reconnect to create a life of authenticity and joy. If you've ever felt that hope is lost, this episode will renew your belief in transformation and remind you that recovery is a journey worth taking. About Rivka: Rivka Levin is a clinical psychology PhD candidate, researcher, and therapist-in-training whose work integrates research, clinical practice, and lived experience. Her clinical training centers on eating disorders, neurodivergence, and gender diversity, and she has published research on orthorexia and the relationship between ADHD and eating disorders. She is currently completing her doctoral dissertation on emotion regulation and eating disorders, examining both the inner experience of emotions and how they unfold in relational contexts. Drawing on both her clinical training and her own experience of full recovery from an eating disorder, Rivka brings a warm, grounded perspective to these conversations and is particularly interested in expanding how recovery is understood and what makes it possible. Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

In this candid and moving conversation, Yellowstone and Grey's Anatomy actress Jen Landon opens up about the hidden complexity of eating disorders, childhood trauma, recovery, and the surprising ways identity, perfectionism, and performance can intertwine. Host and previous therapist to Jen, Carolyn Costin, brings her expertise as an eating disorder therapist to a raw and compassionate discussion about what it really takes to heal — not just physically, but emotionally and relationally. Jen shares how her relationship with food became a coping mechanism for overwhelming feelings, a sense of responsibility she carried from childhood, and the pressure of being seen in a body that was deeply connected to her sense of worth off-camera. Together, they explore how disordered eating can feel like control while actually taking control away, why recovery often begins with the smallest possible steps, and how learning to “trade up” to slightly less harmful choices can create lasting change. The conversation also touches on the role of treatment, the importance of being met with honesty and structure, and the value of seeing the healthy part of a person even when the disorder is loudest. Jen reflects on how acting, ranch work, and the physical demands of her role on Yellowstone unexpectedly helped her reconnect with her body in a more grounded way. This episode is practical, humorous and profoundly human, offering hope to anyone struggling with an eating disorder, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand how healing actually happens. About Jen Landon: Jen Landon is a 3x consecutive Daytime Emmy winner who played “Teeter” on Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone on Paramount Network. She also appeared in Jason Retiman’s The Front Runner , Max Barbakow’s Brothers , as well as numerous television shows including Animal Kingdom , FBI: Most Wanted , Banshee , Helstrom (Marvel), The Orville , Chicago Med, The Resident and House MD . Follow Jen Landon on Instagram Jen Landon on IMDB Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

In the premiere episode of Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul , Carolyn Costin shares the personal recovery story that shaped her career as one of the most influential voices in the eating disorder field. Throughout her career Carolyn has championed the concept that people can be fully recovered from an eating disorder. Due to her own experience and consequently helping thousands of others, Carolyn continues to challenge the widely held idea that, even when people get better, they are “in recovery” or “recovering” forever with this illness. Carolyn continues to say, “If I did it, so can you”, and describes what being recovered means, including: accepting one’s natural size and shape, no longer using eating disorder behaviors, and no longer compromising your health or betraying your soul to look a certain way or reach a certain number on the scale. The conversation explores Carolyn's own experience developing anorexia nervosa as a teenager after her father left her mother for a fashion model and a doctor told Carolyn she was overweight. The praise she got for losing weight spurred her on even more as her perfectionistic temperament kicked into gear. Carolyn reflects on the progression of her illness, struggling with anorexia before most people even knew it existed, and pivotal "aha moments" that helped her recognize that a separate part of her, she now calls The Eating Disorder Self, had taken control. Listeners are introduced to Carolyn's foundational philosophy, the Healthy Self versus Eating Disorder Self model, a framework that is central to her treatment success. Carolyn describes how her illness led to her lifelong career helping others recover and teaching clinicians how to do the same. She discusses the various influences that contribute to eating disorders, the importance of addressing both behavioral recovery and deeper soul-level healing. Carolyn shares her current passion, training eating disorder recovery coaches at the Carolyn, Costin Institute, and the remerging role of coaching in the eating disorder field. Throughout the conversation, Carolyn offers hope, practical wisdom, and a powerful message: full recovery is possible, and people can reclaim both their bodies and their souls. In this podcast series she brings proof of this to her audience, interviewing people from all walks of life who are recovered. Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...

Becoming Recovered: Body and Soul is a new podcast launching in June 2026 hosted by world-renowned eating disorder expert Carolyn Costin M.A, M.ED, MFT FAED CEDS. This deeply insightful show explores what it truly means and how people accomplish moving beyond survival mode or symptom control into becoming fully recovered: body, mind, and soul. Designed for individuals navigating eating disorder recovery as well as the loved ones, clinicians, and professionals who support them—this podcast brings together real stories, expert perspectives, and transformative conversations. Carolyn Costin, clinician and founder of the Carolyn Costin Institute and author of seven influential books on recovery including The 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder, draws from decades of experience helping thousands heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. Episodes feature candid interviews with individuals who have fully recovered from an eating disorder, as well as leading experts in the field. Featured guests include Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, world-renowned medical expert, author and founder of the Gaudiani Clinic; Jen Landon, acclaimed actress from Yellowstone and Lee Harris, a globally recognized energy intuitive. Carolyn also introduces Eating Disorder Recovery Coaches as a game changer in the field Carolyn will also be sharing her own wisdom and expertise through solo shows. Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey, seeking deeper healing, or trying to better understand how to support a loved one or client, Carolyn offers a compassionate, empowering space highlighting that Becoming Recovered is possible and providing tips for how to get there. Please take a moment to subscribe to this new podcast and join us weekly so that you never miss an episode! Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. Thank you for listening. Please take a minute to review our helpful links and resources below. 🎁 A gift for listeners: Take Carolyn's free "How vs. Why" mini-course — the teaching video plus two readings from the 8 Keys to Recovery workbook. No account, no cost. Take the free course here. Important Links: Learn about the Carolyn Costin Institute Apply to become a CCI Certified Recovery Coach Follow the CCI Institute on Instagram Subscribe to Carolyn's YouTube Channel RECEIVE 20% OFF your purchase of the 8 Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder (book). Recovery Resources and Support: The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Project Heal National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carolyn's Bio: Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pi...