Resource List for Eating Disorders
Created by Talia Cecchele
I am always asked what resources are available for eating disorder recovery, from books and podcasts to websites. I've compiled a list of my favourite resources I recommend to my clients and their families which are educational and offer inspiration for recovery. This blog will continue to be updated as I find new resources to best support you.
WEBSITES
BEAT - eating disorder charity (UK)
BEAT's mission is to offer the help and support for anyone suffering form an eating disorder and their carers. Beat has a free helpline open all year round from 9am–8pm during the week, and 4pm–8pm on weekends and bank holidays
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) (Australia)
NEDA provides support to those affected by eating disorders and their families with a helpline, screening tool and resources.
Inside Out Institute (Australia)
The institute offers a platform of useful resources for you to know all about your eating
disorder, a tool to help you identify your symptoms and guide you to the appropriate
resources and quality treatment.
Butterfly Foundation (Australia)
Butterfly provides evidence-based services for the support and treatment of people
living with eating disorders in Australia. Helplines are available over telephone call,
online or via email from 9am-midnight (AEST) every day of the week.
Centre for Clinical Innovation (CCI)
The Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) in Australia offers a range of
specialist clinical psychology services. Here you can find various resources which can
help you identify and deal with a range of mental health conditions, including eating disorder workbooks and resources.
This is an early intervention resource which can help you identify any early signs of an
eating disorder including body image and eating concerns. It also provides guidance
for accessing specialist care as soon as possible and additional useful information.
For Carers:
F.E.A.S.T https://www.feast-ed.org/advocacy-resources-support/
Maudsley Parents http://www.maudsleyparents.org/
Feed Your Instinct http://www.feedyourinstinct.com.au/
Parents to Parents http://www.parents-to-parents.org/
Eating Disorders Carer Help Kit https://eatingdisorderscarerhelpkit.com.au/
BOOKS
Overcoming Binge Eating by Christopher Fairburn*
If Not Dieting, Then What? Rick Kausman*
Sick Enough - Jennifer L. Gaudiani^
Just Eat It - Laura Thomas*
8 Keys to Recovery - Carolyn Costin & Gwen Schubert Grabb
No Period Now What - Nicola J. Rinaldi
Celebrate Your Body (and Its Changes, Too!) - Sonya Renee Taylor
Heal Your Relationship with Food - Amy Chisholm, Juliet Rosewall & Maureen Moerbeck
Eat to Love - Jenna Hollenstein
Embody - Connie Sobszak
Health At Every Size: The Surprising Truth about Your Weight - Linda Bacon
Brain Over Binge - Kathryn Hansen
Rehabilitate, Rewire, Recover!: Anorexia Recovery for the Determined Adult - Tabitha Farrar
Intuitive Eating - Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch
Anti Diet - Christy Harrison
Naomi Wolf - The Beauty Myth
Self-Compassion - Kristin Neff
Thinsanity - Glenn Mackintosh*
Body Image Workbook - Thomas Cash
Weight Expectations: One Man's Recovery from Anorexia - Dave Chawner
Caring For Your Loved One with an Eating Disorder - Janet Treasure#
Help Your Child Beat an Eating Disorder - James Lock#
*Talia's top recommendations for binge eating disorder or emotional eating
^Talia's top recommendations for anorexia nervosa and restrictive dieting
#Talia's top recommendations for carers & loved ones
MEAL SUPPORT VIDEOS
YOUTUBE CHANNELS
What Mia Did Next - eating disorder recovery coach
Tabitha Farrar - eating disorder recovery podcast
Looks aren’t everything. Believe me, I’m a model – Cameron Russell
Shame - Brene Brown
Starvation study - a 20 minute video on the 1940's starvation study
Poodle science – Association for Size Diversity and Health
Getting started with Mindful Eating - Fiona Sutherland
PODCASTS
Food for Thought - Rhitrition
Holistic Health Radio - Sarah Liz King
Take the cake - Kate Noel
Don’t Salt my Game - Laura Thomas
The eating disorder recovery podcast - Tabitha Farrar
What the hell do I eat - Monica Fenwick & Nadia Felsch
Train Brave - Renee McGregor & Kriss Hendy
The Full and Thriving Podcast - Meg Mccabe
Food Psych - Christy Harrison
The Food Medic - Dr Hazel Wallace
APPS
Recovery record - an interactive treatment app to motivate and support you throughout your recovery
Rise Up - log your meals, identify your emotions and ED behaviours with this easy to use and simple app
INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS (for positive body image)
@danaemercer
@i_weigh
@alexlight_ldn
@positivebodyimage
@beauty_redefined
BLOGS & OTHER
10 Will-Powers for Improving Body Image
Recovering From Anorexia: How and Why Not to Stop Halfway
Get in touch if you have a resource that has helped you!
Talia is a registered dietitian working in private practice and as an eating disorder specialist dietitian in London's leading private mental health hospital. As a freelance dietitian, Talia not only offers 1:1 consultations but can present at your workplace, create recipes or articles or host a cooking demonstration. To enquire please fill out a contact form.