Why CBT is BS for eating disorder recovery

In this solo episode, I’m diving into my hot take on CBT — cognitive behavioural therapy — and why, although

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In this solo episode, I’m diving into my hot take on CBT — cognitive behavioural therapy — and why, although it’s helpful for eating disorder recovery, it’s absolutely not enough if you’re looking for full, lasting freedom.

I’m sharing openly and passionately about:

✨ What CBT does well (and why I still use parts of it in my coaching)

✨ Why mindset work alone can’t heal trauma responses

✨ How to translate “I feel fat” into what’s really going on underneath

✨ What I believe is truly missing in most eating disorder recovery work

✨ How to stop relapsing by getting to the root of it all — emotionally, spiritually, somatically

✨ My own step-by-step recovery map that combines inner child work, nervous system healing, soul retrieval, and parts work

This one’s packed with insight — whether you’re in therapy, doing self-recovery, or supporting someone else. It’s time to go deeper, and I’m here to walk you through it.

📌 I also mention:

My free support group with coaching calls & replays

How to join the Body Love Binge group or apply for 1:1 support

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