“Without this part, it’s hard to truly recover”: adults’ experiences of body compassion in eating disorder recovery—a reflexive thematic analysis

This research frames body compassion as a dynamic, reparative force supporting a more holistic, inclusive, and compassionate approach to eating disorder recovery. These findings highlight the need for person-centred treatment models viewing the body as a site of healing, not just symptom management. Clinicians should integrate clear definitions and targeted body compassion practices while addressing broader sociocultural influences, including social media.