Ep 68. Wearing Odd Socks: Small Ways to Challenge Rules in Eating Disorder Recovery

Ep 68. Wearing Odd Socks: Small Ways to Challenge Rules in Eating Disorder Recovery

Rigid rules can make eating disorder recovery feel impossible when you're living with the overwhelming fear that worst will happen.

In this solo episode Dr Rachel Evans explores a fairly simple practice designed to gently loosen all-or-nothing thinking without involving food, weight, or body image.


You’ll hear:

  • Why breaking a rule can feel threatening (even the times when you “know” it isn’t)
  • A small daily experiment that builds flexibility and tolerance for discomfort
  • Why practising “safe discomfort” can reduce the power of eating disorder rules over time
  • How to choose changes that stretch you without overwhelming you

This episode is for you if:

  • You feel controlled by food rules or routines
  • Breaking a rule triggers loud, critical thoughts
  • You fear that one change will lead to stricter rules, out of control bingeing or dangerous compensatory behaviours
  • You want recovery to feel more spacious, not more punishing


Resources mentioned:

Free to download Google Doc or Pdf to support you in practising flexibility with the yes/no activity


If you are unable to access it via the link then please visit the show notes on my website or email me rachel@rachelevansphd.co.uk




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