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Eating Disorder Therapy & Recovery | Harriet Frew on Coaching with Sensitivity | HCA Talks Health

What does effective eating disorder therapy really look like in practice? Have you ever struggled with your relationship with food, or wondered how to support someone caught in the cycle of disordered eating? In this episode of HCA Talks Health, counsellor Harriet Frew shares her journey of recovery from bulimia, her insights into eating disorder therapy, and how she now works to help others heal. Harriet discusses her current therapeutic approach, her experience with intuitive eating, and the way her relationship with food has evolved. For anyone struggling personally, she shares practical ways to begin breaking free from disordered eating patterns. This conversation is also invaluable for Health Coaches and those considering a career in health coaching with guidance on how to approach disordered eating with sensitivity, compassion, and awareness. 🔑 Topics covered: Eating disorder therapy and recovery insights Intuitive eating and building a healthier relationship with food Practical first steps for those struggling with disordered eating Guidance for Health Coaches and future Health Coaches on working with clients affected by food struggles Creating emotional safety in coaching conversations ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & guest bio — Harriet Frew (accredited counsellor & eating disorder therapist) 01:00 Harriet’s story: early restriction → bulimia at 17 02:00 The hidden struggle: functioning outside, turmoil inside 03:00 Why help was hard to find in the late ’90s 04:00 What would have helped: psychoeducation & breaking the restrict–binge–purge cycle 06:00 Purpose-led path: the “wounded healer” 07:00 How common disordered eating is; normalised behaviours and shame 08:00 Beyond body image: conditioning, stigma & deeper drivers 10:00 First step to healing: tell someone you trust 11:00 Turning point: time in Australia & training as a therapist 12:00 Life now: intuitive eating with flexibility (no rigid rules) 14:00 Finding the middle ground: trial, error & the “sweet spot” 15:00 When medical restrictions exist (e.g., coeliac): workable alternatives 16:00 Harriet’s integrative approach: story, motivation & self-care eating 17:00 Structure vs intuition, relapse planning & body-image work 19:00 How Harriet works: 1:1 therapy, online courses & resources 21:00 Guidance for coaches: scope, listening & avoiding restrictive plans 24:00 Hope: recovery is possible—don’t give up 25:00 Closing 🌿 More from The Health Coaches Academy Follow HCA on Instagram 👉 @healthcoachesacademy Discover a rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching: https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com 🎙 Subscribe & Review If you loved this episode, please subscribe to our channel and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more health coaches with these life-changing insights. Thanks for tuning in to HCA Talks Health! See you in two weeks!