Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

Postpartum and Eating Disorder Recovery: What No One Tells You

Ciandra Birnbaum Season 4 Episode 23

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In today’s episode, we’re having a really honest conversation about postpartum and eating disorder recovery. The parts people don’t always talk about. The body changes, the emotions, the identity shift… and how all of that can land when you’ve had a complicated relationship with food or your body.

If you’re in the postpartum phase and finding it harder than you expected, you’re not alone. You might feel grateful and overwhelmed at the same time. Proud of your body, but also uncomfortable in it. This episode is here to hold space for all of that.

We’ll talk about why this stage can feel so triggering, how old thoughts can creep back in even when you’ve done so much work, and what it actually looks like to care for yourself in this season. Not perfectly. Just gently.

We cover:

  •  Why postpartum can stir up eating disorder thoughts again 
  •  The reality of body changes and how to cope with them 
  •  How to support your recovery while adjusting to a new version of life 

This isn’t about “bouncing back.” It’s about moving forward. With compassion, patience, and a bit more understanding of what your body and mind are going through.

Let me know your thoughts!


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