Eating Disorders, Relationships and Finding Your Way Back to Each Other with Charlotte Jefferson
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This episode discusses the impact of eating disorders on relationships and communication with guest Charlotte Jefferson.
When an eating disorder enters a relationship, it doesn’t just affect one person; it changes the space between you. This episode explores how. In this week’s episode of Full of Beans , I’m joined by Charlotte Jefferson, psychotherapist and founder of CRJ Therapy, to explore how eating disorders impact relationships, communication, intimacy, and trust. In this conversation, Charlotte brings a relational lens to eating disorders, something that can quietly shape connection, closeness, and the way we show up with one another. We explore what happens when fear takes over in relationships, how communication can begin to break down, and why connection can feel so hard to hold onto during recovery. Because eating disorders don’t just affect the individual, they affect the relationship, too. In this episode, we discuss: How eating disorders impact romantic relationships, families, and friendships Why food is deeply tied to connection, culture, and social life The role of fear, silence, and “getting it wrong” in relationships How partners and parents can slip into caring roles Why communication can break down during eating disorder recovery The impact on intimacy, closeness, and trust The…
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Host: Hannah Hickinbotham
Guest: Charlotte Jefferson
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Organizations: CRJ Therapy
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