Aug 1
Atypical Anorexia, GLP-1s and Starvation
In this episode, I do a deep dive into atypical anorexia nervosa. I hope that you find it helpful. Atypical anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder and a severe one at that. You will experience all the symptoms of anorexia nervosa, But your weight will appear ‘normal and healthy’ ... Show More
5m 4s
Jul 29
Chewing and Spitting: A Deep Dive
Chewing and spitting is something many people struggle with, but very few talk about openly. If this is something you’re dealing with, you’re not alone and there is a way forward. ➡️ In this episode, I explore what chewing and spitting actually is, why it often develops alongside ... Show More
7m 50s
Jul 25
Body Justice and Healing Disordered Eating with Paula D Atkinson
Today, I have a guest on the show and I'm talking to Paula D Atkinson (all the way from Palm Springs, California) who works as a psychotherapist, professor of Body Justice, author, and supporter of people navigating eating disorders, food obsession, and internalised body stigma. ... Show More
37m 40s
Nov 2020
#262: Responding to Diet Talk, Navigating the Stages of Change, and HAES in Spanish-Speaking Communities with Therapist Haica Rosenfeld
Eating-disorders therapist Haica Rosenfeld joins us to discuss how her father’s binge eating and bariatric surgery affected her own relationship with food and body, strategies for responding to diet talk, the Stages of Change as they relate to anti-diet messaging, bringing HAES t ... Show More
1h 32m
Jan 2023
Ep 50: Identifying and supporting those with eating disorders in school settings - the Eating Disorder Toolkit
<p>This week I am joined by Hope Virgo, Suzanna Samaka and Sharon White; three inspirational women involved in the development and promotion of The Eating Disorder Toolkits for school nurses, educators and carers. In this episode we discuss the Toolkits as well as ...</p>
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44m 55s
Dec 2019
#218: The Life Thief, Part 4: How Diet Culture Steals Your Happiness with Stephanie Zone, Eating-Disorders and Trauma Psychologist
Eating-disorders therapist Stephanie Zone joins us to discuss how diet culture steals our happiness and joy, the physical and emotional effects of restriction and self-blame, why dieting and disordered eating are like being in an abusive relationship, the problem with the narrati ... Show More
1h 29m
Oct 2018
Ep 31. Eating Disorders, Therapy & More with Helen Burke-Smith
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1h 5m
Apr 2023
#64: Eating Disorders Don't Have A "Look" with Sharon Maxwell, Fat Activist and Mental Heath Advocate
You're in for a treat with this one! Sharon Maxwell (@heysharonmaxwell) joins the pod to chat with Abbie about her experience recovering in a fat body, the cost of delayed eating disorder treatment, weight stigma in recovery, and so much more. Sharon is incredible. She speaks bra ... Show More
1h 18m
Today I am talking to Lauren Marie Aron, who is a Highly Specialist Psychotherapist and Director and Founder of the Hope Space in Putney, London. The Hope Space is a sanctuary and safe space to support people with disordered eating through therapies.
Lauren’s passion lies in treating clients who struggle with a disordered relationship with food and body. In ... Show More
<p><b><em>Hey Besties! Today's episode is a special treat especially for people who are struggling with weight loss and eating disorders.</em></b><br/><br/>I'm so excited and thankful to have my good friend, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jiordanasaade/?hl=en'>Jiord ... Show More