Support in the Moment: Kahani, Eating Disorder Recovery, and Real-Time Tools (with Mehek Mohan + Elena)
About this episode
Georgie discusses the Kahani app with its cofounder and a user, focusing on real-time support for eating disorder recovery.
New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-here Pick the listening path that fits what you’re dealing with right now. Episode summary Recovery doesn’t only happen in therapy—it happens in the moments in between. In this episode, Georgie talks with Mehek Mohan , cofounder of Kahani , an app designed to offer personalized, on-demand support for eating disorder recovery, and Elena , who uses the app in her own recovery and helps guide its development. You’ll hear how Kahani aims to lower cognitive load on hard days through check-ins and tailored activities, why a nonjudgmental space can help when shame is loud, and how the app navigates the common “weight loss vs. binge/restrict” trap without turning into diet culture in disguise. In this episode, we talk about: Why urges can spike during transitions and at night—and what “in-the-moment” support can look like The relief of having somewhere to “get it out” without feeling like a burden Elena’s take on shame and silence—and why repeated disclosure to loved ones can sometimes backfire How Kahani’s check-ins and personalized activities are designed to reduce cognitive load What makes the app feel…
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