S2 · E3 · 61 min
Binge Eating Disorder BED is the most common eating disorder, affecting
approximately 3.1 million adults in the US in a given year...and it is
substantially under-diagnosed.
Our guest this week struggled with binge eating disorder and not only
recovered but went on to help others do the same.
In this inspiring conversation CCI coach, Connie Bowers, talks honestly
about her own journey, from the struggles and patterns that kept her stuck to
the experiences and insights that helped her break free.
We explore recovery from binge eating, feeling trapped in cycles of bingeing,
shame, restriction and self-judgment, and what can help begin the process of
change.
Connie shares practical strategies and lessons from her own recovery, as well
as from coaching others who are working toward freedom.
Once again this conversation shows that a life beyond any eating disorder is possible.
If you struggle with binge eating, this episode will help you and your loved
ones understand that you are not broken, you are not alone, and you don’t
have to live this way forever
ABOUT CONNIE:
Connie Bowers is a fat-positive eating disorder recovery coach who helps
people rebuild trust with their bodies, food, and themselves. She believes
healing doesn't come from shrinking your body—it comes from expanding
your life. With compassion, curiosity, and the occasional well-timed laugh,
Connie creates a space where clients can show up exactly as they are,
without judgment or the pressure to "fix" themselves.
As the founder of Coaching Recovery Bodies, Connie believes everybody
deserves dignity, respect, and compassionate care. Her coaching emphasizes
body autonomy, self-compassion, and sustainable recovery over appearance
or weight. She helps clients untangle diet culture, reconnect with their body's
wisdom, and build lasting changes that fit real life. She also offers a sliding-
scale fee structure because recovery should be sustainable financially, too.
Connie completed her recovery coach training through the Carolyn Costin
Institute and continues to expand her education through the Carolyn Costin
Institute, the Center for Body Trust, and other respected leaders in eating
disorder recovery, body liberation, and weight-inclusive care.
Whether recovering from an eating disorder or chronic dieting, Connie is
passionate about helping clients build lives rooted in freedom, authenticity,
and self-acceptance—because life is far too short to spend it at war with your
body.
Eating Disorder Recovery Coach | Founder of Coaching Recovery Bodies LLC
connie@coachingrecoverybodies.com | www.CoachingRecoveryBodies.com
Follow: @coachingrecoverybodies
Carolyn Costin is a world-renowned eating disorder clinician, author, and speaker. Recovered from anorexia, she pioneered the belief that full recovery is possible. Founder of Monte Nido, she transformed treatment with a holistic, home-based model. She later founded the Carolyn Costin Institute, training coaches and clinicians worldwide. She has authored six books, including 8 Keys to Recovery From an Eating Disorder.
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