Eating Disorder Recovery, Anorexia and Body Image| Mental Health Poetry That Heals (S03E01)

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An honest spoken-word journey through an eating disorder, anorexia grief, and recovery. “I Am Still Rising” shares one woman’s story of surviving an eating disorder, anorexia, mental health, trauma, life inside psychiatric wards, and finding hope in the slow, messy process of recovery. It explores what happens when pain becomes purpose, when control turns into compassion, and when the voice of an eating disorder finally begins to quiet. This is more than poetry — it’s a reminder that anorexia recovery is not a straight line but a series of small risings. It’s about rediscovering love, self-acceptance, body image, and strength after loss. If you or someone you know is living with an eating disorder and anorexia, please know that help and hope exist. You are never alone. 🎧 Watch, share, and let this poem remind you that even in the aftermath of trauma, anorexia and eating disorders recovery is always possible. 🔗 Want to go deeper on your healing journey? Visit our website to explore the services we offer, including personalized therapy sessions designed to help you navigate emotional challenges, improve your mental health, and become the person you were always born to be. https://authentrickcounselling.co.uk/ 💬 What part of this story resonated with you the most — and why? Let us know in the comments below. If you believe in the power of storytelling to heal, connect, and inspire — don’t forget to subscribe to The Therapist Poetry Podcast. ✅ https://www.youtube.com/@TherapistPoetryPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Hit the notification bell so you're the first to know when a new episode drops. Your next moment of reflection, connection, or comfort could be just one poem away. --------------- 🎥 Related Videos: --------------- 📚 Resources & Links: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ --------------- Welcome to the official YouTube channel of *The Therapist Poetry Podcast* — a unique space where mental health and creativity meet, and where stories are told not just through conversation, but through the powerful language of poetry. Hosted by therapist Ricky Western, this channel brings together mental health professionals, advocates, and individuals with lived experience to share their truths through spoken word, original poems, music, and heartfelt discussions. Each episode invites a different guest — often a fellow therapist — to explore personal topics that are rarely talked about openly: anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, OCD, grief, trauma, abuse, addiction, religious shame, loss of identity, and more. ➡️ What makes this podcast truly special is its raw honesty and creative approach. Here, vulnerability is not only welcomed — it’s honored. Whether it's a therapist reflecting on childhood abuse through verse, a refugee reclaiming their sense of identity with poetry, or someone sharing a song written in the depths of mania, each story is a reminder that healing takes many forms — and all of them deserve to be seen and heard. Many of our guests are therapists themselves, offering not only personal insight but professional wisdom to support and inspire those walking similar paths. ➡️ This is more than a podcast. It’s a growing community that believes in the power of storytelling to break stigma, foster connection, and encourage healing — one poem, one song, one voice at a time. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsure where to turn, we hope you’ll find a piece of yourself in these stories — and perhaps, the strength to share your own. Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss a new episode — your next moment of healing might be just one poem away. --------------- 📲 Follow The Therapist Poetry Podcast on social media! Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/the_therapist_poetry_podcast/ Linkedin ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricky-western-b54057293/ Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566582062575 --------------- 🎬 Video chapters: 00:00 Welcome & The Beginning of My Battle 01:21 Living With an Eating Disorder 07:31 Grief & Losing My Father 11:31 The Turning Point: Choosing Recovery 14:44 Poem — “I Am Still Rising” --------------- #TheTherapistPoetryPodcast #EatingDisorderRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #StillRising #Resilience #PoetryForHealing