The Recovery Cwtch – For parents who have a child with an eating disorder
The Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorder
Podcast Description
Ruth Steggles - Coach, speaker & author: Having taught, trained and coached for many years, Ruth's world fell apart when her daughter developed an eating disorder. With little support, she learnt what she needed to support her daughter's recovery. She now combines her professional & lived experience to support parents who have a child with an ed.
There are two types of podcast episodes available to listeners:
Headtorch -Thoughts and ideas to make parenting your child with and eating disorder easier
Spotlight- Conversations with people who have useful information around eating disorders
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Focuses on eating disorders and parental support, with specific episodes addressing topics like communication strategies, dealing with anger and frustration, and the importance of trusting oneself. Examples include discussions about creating a body positive family environment and practicalities of supporting one's child effectively.
Ruth Steggles – Coach, speaker & author: Having taught, trained and coached for many years, Ruth’s world fell apart when her daughter developed an eating disorder. With little support, she learnt what she needed to support her daughter’s recovery. She now combines her professional & lived experience to support parents who have a child with an ed.
There are two types of podcast episodes available to listeners:
Headtorch -Thoughts and ideas to make parenting your child with and eating disorder easier
Spotlight- Conversations with people who have useful information around eating disorders
In this episode, Ruth Steggles speaks with nutritional therapist Joanne Lee, whose work spans eating disorders and OCD. They explore the deep connections between food, mental health, and family dynamics, particularly how OCD often coexists with eating disorders. Joanne shares her personal journey into nutritional therapy, her experience supporting her son through OCD, and the importance of individualized, compassionate care. This powerful conversation is full of practical insights for parents and carers navigating complex recovery journeys.
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