Episode Details

Today is a very special episode. For the first time ever, I'm bringing on a guest. And not just any guest—my husband, Kevin.

If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, you know I talk a lot about my recovery journey, the tools, the strategies, the mindset shifts. But what I don't talk about as much is the man behind the scenes. The man who supports me. The man who holds down the fort so I can record this podcast, run my business, and continue to show up for you every single week.

Kevin is that man. He's the anchor. And it's time for you to meet him.

Here's the truth: Recovery doesn't just affect the person struggling. It affects the whole family. And the support of a partner can make or break the journey.

Kevin met me shortly after my recovery, but he's watched me navigate ups and downs with body image and restrictive behaviors throughout our marriage. He's a law enforcement officer, lifts heavy weights, is in tip-top shape, and constantly pushes himself to the limit. He's an alpha personality—strong, driven, disciplined. And he's also a man of God, a father to our two boys, and the most supportive partner I could ever ask for.

But supporting someone in eating disorder recovery didn't come naturally to him. He had to learn. And today, he's sharing what he learned—for the men listening, and for the women who want their husbands or partners to understand what real support looks like.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How Kevin met me shortly after recovery and realized it's an ongoing journey, not a one-and-done
• Why his instinct to "fix" me actually created distance instead of intimacy
• The words he thought were supportive that actually made me feel dismissed
• What he did that made me feel the MOST safe and supported
• How he learned not to react in passion or frustration, but to actively listen instead
• Why asking "What do you need right now to feel safe?" changed everything
• How Kevin had to recognize that what HE needs for his body is very different from what I need
• The learning curve of being an alpha male married to someone in ED recovery
• What it really looks like to be "the man behind the biz" (spoiler: it's cooking, cleaning, and holding down the fort)
• Kevin's 5 practical takeaways for men supporting their wives through ED recovery or body image struggles
• A sneak peek at future episodes where Kevin will come back to share more of his perspective

If you're a woman in recovery, send this episode to your husband or partner. If you're a man listening, thank you for being here. Thank you for wanting to support your wife. This episode is for you.