From Self Judgement to Self Understanding- Overcoming an Eating Disorder, Anxiety and Depression with Tania Cervoni

What’s Really Beneath an Eating Disorder?  In this powerful conversation, Paula Hescock talks with Tania Cervoni about her journey through eating disorder recovery, anxiety, self-criticism, body image, and the deep emotional patterns beneath disordered eating. Tania shares the insights that helped her move beyond bingeing, purging, control, and shame—and discover that the eating disorder was never really about food. She explains how learning to feel difficult emotions instead of avoiding them became a turning point in her recovery. In this episode, we explore: • Eating disorder recovery and what lies beneath disordered eating • How perfectionism and the need for control can keep us stuck • Recognizing the inner critic and learning that it isn't who you are • Why we use food and other behaviors to numb difficult emotions • Learning to feel fear, shame, sadness, and discomfort instead of running from them • Moving beyond body weight and appearance as measures of self-worth • The connection between self-compassion and healing • How meditation, journaling, therapy, EFT/tapping, and other healing tools supported Tania's journey • What happens when you stop trying to “fix” yourself • Discovering who you are beneath the patterns, expectations, and stories you've carried for years Tania also shares what long-term recovery really looks like when old patterns can still show up through perfectionism, control, and the desire to perform. At the heart of this conversation is a powerful shift: healing isn't necessarily about becoming someone different. It can be about discovering who you are underneath the story that something is wrong with you. If you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, body image, perfectionism, self-worth, or an inner critic that never seems to quiet down, this conversation offers a different perspective on recovery, healing, and finding your way back to yourself. Tania's Podcast:Banish the Lies, Outsmart Your Inner Critic  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banish-the-lies-outsmart-your-inner-critic/id1865576806 Women Food and God an Unexpected Path to Almost Everything by Geneen Roth https://link.amazon/B0flwhcDk You can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/rewritingtheillnessstory?igsh=MWEzZDc2bWFyaXpyZg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr OR  [email protected] Music: Island Glow by Dirk Dealer Book with Meditation: You Are Not your Pain Book by Danny Penman and Vidyamala Burch (on Amazon).   https://amzn.to/3PIT118 Disclaimer The conversations shared on Rewriting the Illness Story are intended to inspire curiosity, self-advocacy, and personal exploration. They are based on the lived experiences, perspectives, and opinions of the host and guests and are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing shared on this podcast should be interpreted as medical, psychological, or professional healthcare advice, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health, medications, supplements, or treatment. Every healing journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be appropriate for another. We encourage you to listen with an open mind, use your own discernment, and make the choices that feel right for you in partnership with your healthc...