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