SE4 - Ep9: Recovery is Possible with Pam Goodman

The Joyful + Nourishment Podcast

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SE4 - Ep9: Recovery is Possible with Pam Goodman

Linn Thorstensson

Mar 30, 2025

Transcript

Pam Goodman is an Eating Disorder and Addiction Specialist FDAP/UK/RN

She is a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Advocate with a profound personal journey through her own Eating disorder. Over the years, she has truly realised her passion and the potential to free individuals from the constant battel that is called Emotional /Binge Eating and Bulimia.

Pam has worked in this field for over 30 years and pioneered one of the first second stage of treatment for Eating disordered individuals in South Africa, guiding clients to make positive behaviour changes instead of weight orientated goals.

I am grateful to have had this conversation with Pam for the Joyful + Nourishment Podcast, which centres around her own lived experience and recovery journey.

*** There are mentions of eating disorder behaviours in this episode, but there are also plenty of mentions of things that Pam have done for herself and tools she use with clients to support them on their recovery path. Please use your own discretion to decide if this episode will be helpful or not for where you are right now. ***

In this episode we talk about:

- Self disclosure

- How much shame (and often secrecy) having an Eating Disorder brings to the person suffering

- How sharing recovery stories can help people feel less alone, and hopefully less shame

- That bulimia is more than just purging and vomiting

- How food was comfort when her parents were absent due to working a lot

- The beginning of her dieting journey at age 12

- How eventually she hit rock-bottom and decided to pursue recovery

- How Diet Culture and diet talk is everywhere all the time

- Things that have helped on her own recovery journey

Past Podcast Episodes mentioned:

From Self Objectification to Self Care with Anna Strickland

Understanding Orhtorexia with Lynn McGovern

Breaking Free from Chronic Dieting with Vania Phitidis

Article - Gaining Weigth Despite Calorie Deficit

Are you looking to have a better relationship with food, eating and your body, but don’t know where to start?

Are you struggling to navigate this journey on your own and feel isolated because everyone around you are still actively dieting or on weight loss drugs?

Are you curious about Intuitive Eating / Attuned eating and want to feel free around food but don’t know how to get there?

Then come and join me for an online group programme!

Reclaiming Body Trust Starts 30th April - All Details Here.