Ep 55: Traveling in eating disorder recovery with Ciandra Birnbaum

Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder Recovery

In this episode I'm joined by Ciandra Birnbaum a dedicated eating disorder recovery coach and nutritional advisor, driven by her own journey of overcoming an eating disorder.

We discuss

• Ciandra's relationship with food and her body while growing up.

• Her experiences of travelling and how it aided her recovery
• Potential benefits and challenges of travelling while struggling with an eating disorder and during recovery
• Our top tips for maintaining recovery while travelling and when returning home

Connect with Rachel.

Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body.

⁠https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/⁠

⁠https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd

Connect with Ciandra

With compassionate, down-to-earth approach, Ciandra helps individuals navigate the complexities of recovery, offering guidance rooted in both professional expertise and personal experience.

Based in the UK, she is passionate about fostering a supportive, non-judgmental space for her clients to rebuild their relationship with food and themselves. Outside of her work, Ciandra finds joy in travel, connecting with nature through flowers, and indulging in good food. She values time spent with family and friends, believing in the importance of nurturing meaningful connections. Her mission is to inspire others to live fuller, more balanced lives, free from the constraints of disordered eating.

https://flourishwithciandra.com/

https://www.instagram.com/flourishwithciandra/

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