030 Eating Disorder Recovery: Navigating Anorexia, Grief, and Trauma with Mallary Tenore Tarpley

Imagine trying to weigh the same as the child you were when your mother passed away, all in an effort to stay close to her.That's just one way an eating disorder can take root in the soil of grief and trauma.

In this powerful new episode of Longterm: A Podcast In Recovery, host Ti King sits down with author and fellow survivor Mallary Tenore Tarpley to explore the deep connection between loss and the struggle with eating disorders.Mallary, author of Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery, shares her deeply personal journey with anorexia nervosa and introduces a powerful concept: the "middle place." This is not a tidy story of recovery, but an honest look at the messy, nuanced space between acute illness and full healing.

We dive into key topics, including:Eating Disorder Awareness: The common misconceptions and varied forms of eating disorders.Mental Health Issues: The crucial role of vulnerability and storytelling in fostering connection and community. Anorexia Recovery: The challenges of navigating the healthcare system and the lack of training among many medical professionals.Peer Support: How connecting with others who understand your struggle can be a lifeline.Healing Journey: The importance of celebrating small wins and accepting that recovery isn't always a "tidy" ending.

Order Slip here:

https://www.mallarytenoretarpley.com/

This episode is for anyone on their own recovery journey, a caregiver seeking understanding, or a professional looking for a new perspective on eating disorder treatment. Tune in for a conversation that is both heartbreakingly honest and incredibly hopeful.

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