Managing Eating Disorder Recovery & Chronic Conditions with Chloe Reid

In this week’s podcast, Han is joined by Chloe Reid. Chloe is a registered nurse, gelato enthusiast, golden retriever lover and mental health advocate. Chloe battled with atypical anorexia nervosa for most of her 27 years on this planet and has lived with mixed anxiety and depression disorder since she was a teen. Following the COVID-19 pandemic she has been diagnosed with multiple chronic health conditions which have turned her life upside down; chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, hypermobility spectrum disorder and mast cell activation syndrome to name just a few. Chloe strives to educate myself and others on what life can be like for those facing similar health adversities.

This week, we discuss:

  • Chloe's experience of atypical anorexia and chronic conditions.
  • Hypermobility and the intersection of eating disorders and ADHD.
  • Navigating various diagnoses and how they impacted Chlo's eating disorder experience.
  • The impact of gastrointestinal issues and dietary recommendations on eating disorder recovery.
  • Navigating chronic fatigue and its impact on eating disorder symptoms.
  • Learning to trust your body despite chronic illness and the impact it can have on listening to your intuition.
  • Seeking support for multiple conditions and how to balance recovery from an eating disorder.

You can find out more about Chloe by finding her on Instagram @chronically.curious.chlo.

Please note that this podcast explores topics some individuals may find difficult to hear and should not be used as a replacement for professional advice. If you need further support after this podcast, please consider talking to someone you trust. You may also wish to reach out to your GP or mental health professional.

We've included a list of additional support options in case you need them:

Samaritans are here for whatever you are going through. You can call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.

FirstSteps Eating Disorders is an eating disorders charity for children and their families, young people, and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders. You can call them on or email info@firststepsed.co.uk.

Beat Eating Disorders is an eating disorder charity offering support for those with or supporting someone with an eating disorder. You can call their helpline for free on 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales), 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).

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