What if "full recovery" from an eating disorder is an unrealistic ideal? In this powerful episode of Every Soul Has a Story, host Dara Levan has an unfiltered conversation with Mallary Tenore Tarpley, author of the reported memoir "Slip." Mallory bravely shares her journey from the traumatic loss of her mother at age 11 to a decades-long struggle with anorexia, binge-restrict cycles, and the often-overlooked "middle place" of recovery. Discover three key takeaways: why we need to redefine recovery as "better, not all better," how grief and perfectionism can manifest as disordered eating, and the surprising warning signs of eating disorders in both women and men. This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by eating disorders, body image issues, grief, or the quest for self-acceptance.<br /><br />TIMESTAMPS:<br />0:00 - Intro<br />0:25 - Welcoming Mallary Tenore Tarpley<br />2:02 - Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorder<br />3:09 - Mallory's Mother's Cancer Battle<br />4:12 - Writing Her Mother's Eulogy<br />4:33 - The Harmful Health Class<br />7:18 - The Pressure of Perfect Recovery<br />8:22 - Defining the "Middle Place"<br />11:31 - Involving Her Father in the Memoir<br />16:00 - Realistic Expectations for Recovery<br />25:12 - Postpartum OCD and Pumping<br />27:04 - Eating Disorders in Men<br />32:51 - How to Approach a Loved One<br />39:11 - Parenting and Body Image<br />44:26 - Outro<br /><br />RESOURCES:<br />Mallary's Book: Slip by Mallary Tenore Tarpley (Available wherever books are sold)<br />Mallary's Newsletter: Mallary's Substack<br />Mallary's Instagram: @mallarytenoretarpley<br />Host Dara Levan's Website: daralevan.com<br />Host Dara Levan's Instagram: @daralevan<br />