Recovery Deep Dish
Recovery Deep Dish is hosted by Kate Sutton, a licensed therapist in private practice specializing in eating disorders and complex trauma. This podcast provides a deep dish of facts, stories, and guidance for long term eating disorder recovery from Kate's personal and professional experience. It takes folks beyond basic cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to eating disorders and explores the deeper issues beneath them. If you've ever felt alone in recovery or expert help has fallen short, this podcast is for you.
Each episode delves into topics that often remain unaddressed in traditional treatment, providing insights from neuroscience, somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, and attachment theory. You'll also get actionable strategies to help you choose recovery day after day. Join Kate as she shares her hard-won wisdom and invites guests to offer their unique perspectives on the complex realities of the recovery process.
Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this podcast offers a compassionate space for honest conversations and practical guidance. Discover the power of getting curious about the underlying issues and embrace the profound transformation that awaits you on the other side of an eating disorder.
Recovery Deep Dish
4: Coming Back To Movement: My #1 Strategy to Start Exercising Again Safely
If you're wondering how to start exercising safely again in recovery this is the episode for you! You'll learn to distinguish between mindful movement and compulsive exercise using my top strategy to keep from overdoing it. I also give tips for creating supportive environments and managing triggers. Whether you're wondering about that yoga class or trying to quiet the eating disorder voice during a walk, this episode offers a framework for reclaiming movement as a celebration of what your body can do—not a punishment for what you ate. The road back to joyful movement isn't linear, but with the right tools and awareness, it's absolutely possible.
Key Points
- [00:05:20] The ways exercise/wellness culture gets twisted with eating disorders
- [00:14:57] The double edged sword of exercise
- [00:17:40] Assess your readiness for movement
- [00:20:54] What is mindful movement versus compulsive exercise?
- [00:27:25] A deeper look at compulsive exercise - what’s really coming up?
- [00:31:58] My top strategy for engaging in mindful movement
- [00:36:54] Body neutral tactics to try as you reintegrate a movement practice
Resources Mentioned
- FREE resources on my website for recovery and self-awareness - counselorkate.com/resources
Episode Links
- Website: counselorkate.com
- Instagram: @counselorkate
- Email: podcast@counselorkate dot com
- Get in touch and work with me!: counselorkate.com/contact