Recovery from an eating disorder isn’t something you walk through alone, and neither is loving someone who’s fighting to heal. 💛

In this week’s episode of Recovery Rising, Reva’s husband, Matt, shares his experience supporting a loved one through eating disorder recovery. We reflect on the moments that were heavy, the memories that still ache, the strength it took to advocate, and the love that never wavered.

We talk about what it feels like to watch someone you love struggle, how support can change the course of recovery, and why caring for yourself matters just as much when you’re standing beside someone in healing.

This episode is raw, honest, and full of heart — a reminder that recovery is a team effort.

When someone you care about is in eating disorder recovery, it’s natural to want to help — but knowing what to say (and what not to say) can feel overwhelming.

In this episode of Recovery Rising, Kelly and Reva talk openly about the do’s and don’ts of supporting someone in recovery, with a focus on empathy, listening, and showing up with compassion rather than trying to fix things. Drawing from lived experience, we share examples of comments that felt supportive, ones that unintentionally caused harm, and why even well-meant words can sometimes miss the mark.

We discuss the importance of holding space, asking open-ended questions, validating emotions, and remembering that there isn’t always a perfect response — and that’s okay. This episode isn’t about saying everything right; it’s about being present, patient, and willing to learn.

Whether you’re supporting a friend, partner, family member, or simply wanting to better understand how to show up with care, this conversation offers guidance, perspective, and reassurance.

💛 Empathy matters.
💛 Listening is powerful.
💛 Your presence can make a difference — even without the perfect words.

Hard seasons don’t pause recovery from an eating disorder — and during difficult times, taking care of yourself can feel heavier, harder, or even out of reach.

In this episode of Recovery Rising, Kelly and Reva talk honestly about self-care and prioritizing recovery during hard times, including periods of stress, grief, burnout, or emotional overwhelm. Drawing from lived experience, we explore what self-care can look like when life feels chaotic — and why it often needs to be gentler, simpler, and more compassionate than we expect.

We’re honored to welcome our first guest to Recovery Rising — Alexis Demuth, RD, registered dietitian and owner of Mother Nurture.

In this episode, Kelly and Reva sit down with Alexis to talk about her gentle nutrient philosophy and how she supports clients in finding food freedom, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and gaining the confidence needed to navigate disordered eating and eating disorder recovery.

Alexis shares her approach to nutrition that moves away from rigid rules and fear-based messaging, focusing instead on nourishment, compassion, and sustainability. We discuss how she helps clients feel empowered in their recovery, the importance of advocacy, and what it looks like to collaborate with other medical and mental health professionals as part of a supportive care team.

This conversation highlights the value of multidisciplinary support, lived experience alongside professional guidance, and the role of gentle, individualized care in healing relationships with food.

Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone you love, or interested in a more compassionate approach to nutrition, this episode offers insight, hope, and encouragement.

💛 Food freedom is possible.
💛 Support matters.
💛 You deserve care that meets you where you are.

Family dynamics play a powerful role in how we see food, bodies, emotions, and ourselves — and many of the patterns we carry into adulthood were learned long before we had words for them.

In this episode of Recovery Rising, Kelly and Reva explore family cycles and what it means to recognize, question, and gently break patterns that no longer serve our healing. Drawing from lived experience, we talk about how beliefs around food, body image, perfectionism, silence, and coping can be passed down, often unintentionally — and how recovery can bring these patterns into clearer focus.

We discuss the grief, guilt, and courage that can come with breaking cycles, especially when those patterns are rooted in generations of survival, trauma, or unspoken expectations. This episode isn’t about blame — it’s about awareness, compassion, and choice. Choosing to do things differently. Choosing to heal. Choosing to create new narratives.

Whether you’re navigating recovery within complex family relationships, reflecting on where certain beliefs came from, or working to create healthier patterns for yourself or future generations, this conversation offers validation, insight, and hope.

💛 You are not responsible for the cycles you inherited.
💛 You are powerful for choosing to break them.
💛 Healing forward is possible.

Learning to set boundaries and advocate for yourself can feel especially hard in eating disorder recovery — particularly if you’ve spent years prioritizing others’ needs, expectations, or opinions over your own.

In this episode of Recovery Rising, Kelly and Reva talk honestly about boundaries and self-advocacy, why they’re essential to healing, and why they often bring up guilt, fear, or discomfort. Drawing from lived experience, we explore how learning to say no, ask for support, and speak up for yourself can be powerful acts of recovery.

We discuss what boundaries actually are (and what they’re not), how people-pleasing and fear of conflict can show up in recovery, and why advocating for your needs isn’t selfish — it’s necessary. From navigating conversations around food, body comments, and family dynamics to setting emotional boundaries with yourself and others, this episode centers compassion over perfection.

As always, we take a moment to celebrate recovery. How do you celebrate recovery? We would love to hear from you--comment or DM us on social media.

Diet culture is everywhere — and for many, it quietly fuels disordered eating, body shame, and eating disorders long before we realize it.

In this episode of Recovery Rising, Kelly and Reva have an honest, lived-experience conversation about diet culture, how deeply it impacts our relationship with food and our bodies, and the powerful role it plays in eating disorders and disordered eating.

We talk about what it means to rise above diet culture — not through perfection or “doing it right,” but through curiosity, compassion, and reclaiming trust in ourselves. From recognizing harmful narratives to challenging food rules and body ideals, this episode centers on healing, awareness, and choosing recovery in a world that often pushes the opposite.

Whether you’re in recovery, questioning your relationship with food, or hoping to better understand the sociocultural forces behind eating disorders, this episode offers validation, insight, and hope.
💛 Diet Culture might be normalized but it is NOT normal and you are not the problem.
💛 Healing is possible--and worth celebrating.

We also share how we celebrate recovery, and we would love to hear how you celebrate your own recovery and healing. Let us know in the comments here or private message us on social.

The Holidays are a time for connection and special moments with family and friends, and it can also bring up overwhelming feelings around food, social gathering, and difficult family dynamics.

Kelly and Reva will share how we have come to rise through the holidays in eating disorder recovery. From leaning into the moments that bring us joy to setting boundaries at the dinner table, there are so many tools in our travel-sized tool boxes that we can use to get us through (and help us enjoy) the holidays.

Tune in this week and know you are not alone if the holidays feel tough this year. Check out these resources if you or someone else is navigating an eating disorder:

National Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline toll-free:1 (866) 662-1235https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/

Call the ANAD helpline toll-free:

1 (888)-375-7767https://anad.org/