Michelle O Gorman

09/02/2026

Monday Motivation.

06/02/2026

New business cards arrived this week.

They reflect a practice dedicated to supporting adults with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image distress, and chronic dieting particularly those who are no longer in crisis, but not yet free.

Subtle struggles still deserve specialised care.

Reach out today on 086 0205172

05/02/2026

When I was first introduced to the Window of Tolerance many years ago by a therapist, my body had a very physical reaction. It was so intense that I had to take a week off work. During that week, I could see clearly how often I had been out of my Window of Tolerance and how that affected my thoughts, emotions, actions and eating disorder recovery.

That time gave me space to reflect on:

What actions were keeping me out of my Window of Tolerance?

How could I gently guide myself back into it?

If this resonates with you, below are some things you can do to return to your Window of Tolerance:

Eating disorders aren’t just about food. They’re often the body and mind’s way of coping when the nervous system feels unsafe. Understanding this can shift the focus from control to safety, compassion, and healing.

The Window of Tolerance is the space where we feel calm, connected, and present. Outside it, we might feel anxious, overwhelmed (hyperarousal), or numb and shut down (hypoarousal). Recovery isn’t about “trying harder.” It’s about gently widening your window:

Safety & support

Emotional healing

Small steps forward

Your body and mind are learning it’s safe to heal — and that’s where true recovery begins.

If You’re in Hyperarousal (Anxious, Overwhelmed, Fight/Flight)......
Goal: Calm your nervous system and ground yourself in safety.
Breathwork: Slow, deep breaths (try 4-7-8 breathing: inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8).
Grounding: Notice 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear.
Movement: Gentle walking, stretching, or yoga.
Self-soothing: Warm drink, comforting music, or a soft texture.
Mindful awareness: Acknowledge your feelings without judgment: “I am feeling anxious. That’s my body’s way of protecting me.”

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If You’re in Hypoarousal (Numb, Shut Down, Freeze)......

Goal: Reconnect with your body and safely activate energy.
Gentle stimulation: Splash cold water on your face, or notice sensations in your feet on the ground.
Movement: Light movement — stretching, walking, or shaking out arms/legs.
Engagement: Call or message a trusted friend, write down thoughts,
Sensory activation: Hold a textured object, smell essential oils, or light a scented candle.
Check in with your body: Name emotions or sensations: “I feel disconnected. My hands are cold. My chest feels heavy.”

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General Strategies for Expanding Your Window......
Create routine safety: predictable meals, sleep, and self-care.
Limit overstimulation: reduce social media, Coffee, bright lights, news overload when feeling overwhelmed.
Therapeutic support
Small steps: Approach triggers gradually rather than all at once.
Practice self-compassion: your nervous system is learning to feel safe — give it time.

DM or reach our for support today on 086 0205172 or email info@michelleogorman.com

04/02/2026

Eating disorders often grow in isolation.
Recovery is supported through connection, understanding, and safe conversations.
I am now taking one-to-one bookings for over 21s seeking specialist support around eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns.

I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, informed by evidence-based and psychoeducational approaches, with a strong focus on connection, understanding, and lived experience. If you are considering individual support in 2026, or would like to explore whether one-to-one work feels right for you, please get in touch

📞 086 0205172
📧 info@michelleogorman.com
🌐 www.michelleogorman.com

04/02/2026

Good morning 🌞

Today, give yourself permission to let go, not of yourself, but of the rules, worry, and pressure that weigh you down. Even small steps toward freedom from your eating disorder are victories.

Make space for kindness, calm, and a little more ease around food and your body.

03/02/2026

Many adults don’t realise this is an eating disorder because it’s so often praised by diet culture and wellness spaces. Health isn’t about perfection. Recovery is about flexibility, body trust, and freedom with food — not more rules. If this resonates, you’re not alone.

If this feels familiar and you’re tired of carrying it alone, I work privately with adults navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image distress.

Call 086 0205172 or email info@michelleogorman.com

❤️💜

02/02/2026

Skipping breakfast often isn’t about time or appetite.
It’s shaped by years of food rules, dieting, and body mistrust.

Consistent eating — especially in the morning — is one of the most evidence-based foundations of recovery. Not because it’s easy, but because it helps calm the nervous system and reduce food obsession.

If breakfast feels hard, that’s information — not failure.

✨ Online support available
✨ Adults only
✨ Complimentary 15-minute consultation

01/02/2026

Happy February.

“February invites us to begin again — a little slower, a little kinder, and give yourself permission to be human.”

31/01/2026

30/01/2026

There are many types of eating disorders, including:

• Anorexia nervosa
• Bulimia nervosa
• Binge eating disorder
• ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder )
• OSFED (other specified feeding or eating disorder)

You don’t have to fit a stereotype to deserve support.
And you don’t have to wait until things get worse to reach out.

✨ I work privately with adults (21+) experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image distress.

✨ My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and focused on long-term recovery — not quick fixes.

086 0205172
www.michelleogorman.com

29/01/2026

28/01/2026

In recovery, embodiment helps you:

✨ Tune into your body instead of rules
✨ Regulate emotions without using food or behaviours
✨ Feel safer in your body
✨ Rebuild trust one small experience at a time

You don’t need to “love” your body to recover.
You only need to begin listening to it.

Embodiment isn’t about getting it right.
It’s about staying present — even when it feels uncomfortable.

That’s where real recovery starts.

✨ If you’re curious about a more embodied, inclusive approach to eating disorder recovery, feel free to reach out or connect.

Call 086 0205172 or email info@michelleogorman.com
Free 15-minute consultation available