Creating an Eating Disorder Recovery-Friendly Christmas with Alix Walker
The Full of Beans Podcast by Hannah Hickinbotham
Episode notes
In this week's episode, Hannah is joined by Alix Walker. Alix is an eating disorder counsellor and coach, and a wellbeing speaker, who works with clients to overcome eating and body image difficulties following on from her own personal experience.
This week's festive episode brings a real perspective of being in recovery at Christmas, with advice on how to navigate this season that isn't just a few quick tips that feel like they diminish the struggles of Christmas.
This week, we discuss:
- Common challenges Alix supports her clients with during the festive period
- The pressure and overwhelm caused by Christmas markets
- Making recovery-focused decisions when challenging your eating disorder
- Giving yourself permission to engage in what feels right to you
- Finding compassion for others who are also s ...