24. body image & eating disorders with Caitlin Butler

In the words of Caitlyn Butler, “how you speak to your body, how you respond to how your body's acting, and how you choose to move forward from there.”

In this episode of the Bite Bite Bite podcast, Kait speaks with episode guest Caitlin Butler, an eating disorder recovery coach, about the complexities of body image, the challenges of recovery, and the importance of self-acceptance. They discuss how body image is influenced by societal standards, the significance of neural rewiring in recovery, and the necessity of finding personal motivation to overcome eating disorders. Caitlin shares her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of being proactive in recovery and the need for supportive relationships. The conversation highlights the ongoing nature of body image struggles and the importance of setting boundaries in recovery.

Episode topics:

• How Caitlyn’s body image shifted through eating disorder recovery (3:08)

• Proactive strategies for the tough body image days (3:08)

• The weight focus dilemma in eating disorder recovery (10:53)

• Rewiring your brain (19:13)

• Eating disorders go beyond food (22:48)

• Understanding the purpose your eating disorder is serving (25:46)

• You need a dangling carrot!! (28:54)

• The importance of identifying your why (36:42)

Episode Guest: Caitlin Butler is an eating disorder recovery coach and founder of Bold Bites HQ, where she creates tools and merch that make recovery visible, unapologetic, and achievable. After being told by doctors and treatment programs that she was “too far gone” and pressured to follow their rules—or not recover at all—Caitlin found her own way, and now helps others do the same. Through her care packages, apparel, her work as a recovery coach and her resources, Caitlin empowers people to stop apologizing for their hunger, take up space unapologetically, and challenge the toxic messages that keep recovery feeling out of reach. Bold Bites HQ is a rebellion against diet culture and broken systems, built for those who’ve been gaslit, silenced, or ignored. Caitlin’s mission is clear: provide real support for real recovery, one bold bite at a time.

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