You Can Recover

By: Andrea Wells
  • Summary

  • Making peace with food and body can feel impossible. But with the right support, you CAN recover from an eating disorder. Join recovery advocate Andrea Wells, as she helps bring you closer to a new life where you're no longer held back by food and body struggles. If you're ready to explore the world of eating disorder recovery, this show is for you. You CAN recover!
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Episodes
  • How long does eating disorder recovery REALLY take?
    Jan 25 2025

    When do you FINALLY start to feel better in recovery?


    Understanding what to expect when it comes to a recovery timeline can help bring clarity, temper expectations, and increase motivation in your journey.


    Take a listen and learn about the different factors influencing how long recovery takes, and how to navigate them so you can start feeling better as soon as possible.

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    CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER


    Email: youcanrecoverpod@gmail.com

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    26 mins
  • From DAILY BINGES to 1 year BINGE-FREE! Kris Tuck's recovery story
    Jan 12 2025

    "My ideal body is the one I live in"


    In the first installment of our Recovery Stories episodes, we meet Kris Tuck. Take a listen as she brings us on an intimate journey of overcoming an eating disorder, battling societal pressures, and learning to love her body as it is.


    From dismissing the myth that you must be thin to be worthy, to curating a supportive community and social media feed, Kris delivers countless game-changing insights you can apply to your own recovery.


    📈 Key Takeaways:

    Transforming body image from shame to neutrality.

    The paradoxical yet effective strategy of eating more food to curb binging

    Leveraging support systems and professional help in the recovery process

    Understanding the harmful impact of diet culture on mental health

    Celebrating small wins and the importance of self-acceptance.

    Listen in and be inspired by Kris's triumphs and candid humor. If you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode is not to be missed!


    CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER


    Email: youcanrecoverpod@gmail.com

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    35 mins
  • Unpacking "Fat Amy" from Pitch Perfect
    Jan 5 2025

    Explore how Fat Amy both challenges and reinforces stereotypes about bodies.



    Welcome to Diet Culture at the Movies! A brand new category of episodes on You Can Recover where we review movies from an eating disorder recovery lens.


    In the first installment, host Andrea takes a deep dive into Fat Amy's character from 2012's Pitch Perfect, celebrating Amy's self-confidence while also calling out harmful stereotypes.

    Tune in as we navigate the complex portrayal of Fat Amy and how messages about food and body in the media can affect your own eating disorder recovery.


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    CONTACT YOU CAN RECOVER


    Email: youcanrecoverpod@gmail.com

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    40 mins

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