Author: Elena Overfield
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What ED Recovery Actually Means
When people talk about eating disorder recovery, it can sound so neat and tidy, like it’s a box you tick once you’ve eaten a slice of pizza or stopped counting calories. Truth is? Recovery isn’t a straight line, and it definitely isn’t just about food. For me (and for so many others), recovery has meant…
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Walking for Memories: Our Alzheimer’s Society Fundraiser
If you listen to my podcast, you may know how much I love the local pub in our village – it’s the heart of the community and something so special. Through the pub, the village comes together so many times a year, raising money and awareness for charities that matter. Over the years, they’ve supported…
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Why I Started The Pepetoe Podcast & What It’s Taught Me
When I launched The Pepetoe Podcast, I didn’t have a grand strategy or a “10-step plan to success.” I simply wanted a space where I could be honest, open, and vulnerable. Writing has always been part of my healing, but podcasting gave me something different: a voice. My voice. And I’ve learned that sometimes, speaking…
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Breaking the “Proving” Cycle: Improving for Yourself, Not Others
For most of my life, I thought I had to prove myself. Prove I was smart enough. Prove I was successful enough. Prove I was “recovered enough.” The list goes on. But here’s the truth I’ve been learning lately: living to prove something to other people will only drain you. Living to improve for yourself…
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Podcast Episode: Summer Updates | Recovery, Social Life, Hobbies
Life Updates, Accountability & Asking for Help It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to write here—or even chatted with you over on the podcast. Life has been busy these past few months, and I wanted to take a moment to catch up with you all. As you know, I value honesty and vulnerability,…
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Why We Push People Away When We Want Them The Most
You finally have what you thought you wanted. Someone who sees you. Who texts back. Who makes you laugh. Who listens. Who loves you even when you’re messy and unsure and figuring things out. Someone who doesn’t make you question your worth, who doesn’t keep you guessing, who’s just… kind. And still, a part of…
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The Fear of Not Being Good Enough in Relationships
Whether you’re in a relationship, dating, or simply navigating connection in any form, that quiet voice of self-doubt can creep in: Am I enough? It’s a fear so many of us carry but rarely talk about, especially in a world that tells us to be effortlessly cool, emotionally available (but not too much), and somehow…
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Why I’m Not Available 24/7 Anymore
There used to be a time when I thought being constantly available meant being a good person. Quick to respond. Always reachable. Always “on.” Whether it was a text from a friend, a DM from a new follower, or an email about work, I was there. I prided myself on being the reliable one. The…
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