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The Full of Beans PodcastUnveiling the Hidden Long-Term Impacts of Eating Disorders in Midlife with Dr Jessica MurphyIn this week’s episode of Full of Beans, Hannah is joined by Jessica Murphy, a writer, yoga practitioner, and university lecturer, who shares her story of living with anorexia and bulimia for nearly 30 years.From teenage onset to navigating adult eating disorders, Jessica reflects on the long-term impact of disordered eating, her recovery journey, and what it means to reclaim joy, connection, and identity.This week, we discuss:How eating disorders often go unnoticed in adults and why “looking healthy” doesn’t mean being well.The impact of long-term behaviours, relapses, and the internal...2025-04-2836 min
The Full of Beans PodcastThe Realities of Recovery From My Perspective - Solocast with Hannah HickinbothamA bit of a different episode this week - Full of Beans first ever SOLOCAST! Join me as I take a deep dive into the past year and reflect on how recovery has gone this year, the things that have helped, and my thoughts for others. This week, I discuss:Reflections on recovery and how this progressed in 2024.Why recovery felt different this time. The impact of an eating disorder on my friendships.The impact of a neurodivergent diagnosis on my recovery.The reality of recovery burnout. Understanding the difference between what you want...2024-12-2333 min
The Full of Beans PodcastLetting Yourself Go, or Letting Yourself Live? A Personal and Clinical Perspective with Craig Lee In this week’s episode, Han is rejoined by Craig Lee. Craig is an accredited online counsellor and psychotherapist with 18 years of experience in behavioural change and mental health services. Craig uses his personal experience of an eating disorder and body dysmorphia to support clients to achieve food freedom, enhance their body image, and lead fulfilling lives using his lived experience. The normalisation of orthorexia and the impact this may be having on individuals struggling with orthorexic tendencies. The recent separation of orthorexia, orthorexia nervosa, and "healthy orthorexia". The role of a diagnosis and how this can be su...2024-08-1953 min
The Full of Beans PodcastLittle Changes: Menopause & Disordered Eating with Dr Zoe HodsonIn this week's episode, Han is joined by Dr Zoe Hodson. Zoe is a GP with a Specialist Interest in Menopause. Through her practice, Zoe has noticed the lack of research conducted to understand the link between menopause and disordered eating, despite them commonly occurring as coinciding conditions. Zoe has now made it her mission to support those experiencing menopause, by promoting the development of a compassionate relationship with self, food and body.This week, we discuss:What do we mean by peri-menopause, menopause, and post-menopause, and the signs/symptoms people may experience.The relationship Zoe...2023-08-2853 min
The Full of Beans Podcast50 Shades of RecoveryIn this week's episode, Han is joined by Hannah Harvey. Han has personal experience of an eating disorder and her recovery journey, and now runs a peer support group to help others as a result of her personal experience.In this week's episode we discuss:Han's personal experience of her eating disorder.The different aspects of your life and how the eating disorder can overshadow these, making you forget how you are enough in so many areas of your life but not with the eating disorder.What being in recovered or...2022-12-2658 min
Just Eat Normally: Eating Disorder RecoveryEp 48: The reality of going through a relapse with Hannah HickinbothamHannah Hickinbotham is the host of the Full of Beans podcast. She uses her personal, clinical, and educational experience to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with eating disorders. In this episode she shares her current experience of a relapse.
In this episode we discuss
Growing up in a family that diets and being modelled an unhealthy relationship with food
Feeling like a failure in recovery
Feeling stuck in relapse
How eating disorders behaviours can escalate
Acceptance as key in recovery
Hierarchy of eating disorders with regards to praise and a fatphobic society
Dealing with c...2022-11-131h 04
The Full of Beans PodcastA Comparison of Body & Eating Difficulties - East to WestIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Sean Saw Jun Kyle. Sean has personal experience of difficulties with food and body image and joins Han in this episode to explore the differences between western and Asian culture, and how this may contribute to the development of difficulties with eating and body image.In this week's episode, we discuss:Sean's experience of growing up in Singapore, and how the conversations around mental health differ from his experience in the UK.The difference in calorie counting and diet culture in Singapore compared to the...2022-10-3150 min
The Proper Mental PodcastHannah HickinbothamWelcome to Proper Mental episode 101 with Hannah Hickinbotham who is an eating disorder advocate and the host of the Full of Beans podcast. She also has an MSc in Eating Disorders and Clinical Nutrition.
Han in on a mission to reduce the stigma around eating disorders and increase ED awareness and she does this with her podcast and the wonderful community that’s she has built around it.
In this episode I chat to Han about her own experiences with Atypical Anorexia and Body Dysmorphia and how she was able to hide her illnesses in pla...2022-10-241h 19
The Full of Beans PodcastWeight Restoration - Cultural and Hormonal ImpactIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Larabella (Lara) Myers, a friend of Han's from uni, who has personal experience of anorexia nervosa and binge eating disorder.In this week's episode, we discuss:Lara's experience of anorexia nervosa, treatment, and her recovery process. Lara's experience of a transition to binge eating disorder, and why she felt this transition occurred.Lara's experience of weight restoration, arbitrary measures set in treatment, and managing a change in body shape. The impact of prolonged starvation on Lara's hormones causing overstimulated thyroid glands...2022-10-241h 01
The Full of Beans PodcastA School Nurse Tool Kit - Eating Disorders Can Affect AnybodyIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Hope Virgo, Sharon White OBE and Suzanne Samaka. Hope Virgo is an award-winning mental health campaigner who has been involved in several campaigns and projects to improve patients' support for eating disorders (EDs). Sharon is the co-chair of the school nurses international, and the CEO of the School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA), where she is a passionate advocate for children, young people, and their families. Suzanne Samaka is a mental health campaigner and the founder of the Honesty About Editing Campaign which supports youth mental health against the challenges...2022-10-171h 08
The Full of Beans PodcastEating Disorders in the Workplace In this week's episode, Han is joined by Hailey Hechtman. Hailey is the Executive Director of Causeway, a non-profit organisation which helps people with mental illness and other challenges to find meaningful and rewarding work and to live more independently.In this week's episode, we discuss:Mental health in the workplace, and how this can be affected and supported. How to navigate interviews and coming back to work following mental health difficulties.What Causeway do, and how they support individuals in the workplace. Hailey's personal experience of mental health...2022-10-1058 min
The Full of Beans PodcastPeer Support Work in Eating DisordersIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Georgie Lazzari. Georgie is a Peer Support Development Worker in the NHS, and a Group Facilitator at First Steps ED.In this weeks episode, we discuss:Georgie's personal experience and progression to peer support work. Taking sick leave for an eating disorder and returning to work. The method, benefits, and challenges of peer support in eating disorders, and how this differs to clinical support. Working in eating disorders post recovery and the support required for these individuals.Please note...2022-10-0357 min
The Full of Beans PodcastFEDUP Collective - Eating Disorders in Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex PeopleIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Sam Sharpe and Syd Friedman who both work at the FEDUP collective. The FEDUP collective is an organisation fighting eating disorders in underrepresented populations.Sam is a transgender, intersex person who is passionate about science communication, queering up the STEM field, and biology and social justice. Syd identifies as transgender, non-binary and bisexual, and is passionate about social and environmental justice, specifically advocating for LGBTQ communities and demonstrating the injustices in the US food and mental health systems.We begin this episode by discussing Sam and Syd's...2022-09-261h 04
The Full of Beans PodcastI Thought I was Proper Mental... Suicide Awareness MonthIn this weeks episode, Han is joined Tom Davies. Tom is the host of the Proper Mental Podcast, which aims (and achieves) to normalise conversations around mental health.Han and Tom begin the episode by discussing the importance of talking about mental health illness, and the reasons why Tom started Proper Mental. We then discuss Tom's mental health journey, and how things hit a low point, leading to him having thoughts around ending his life.We discuss the idea of masculinity, relationships, medication, fatherhood, and communication and how they fed into Tom's mental health journey.2022-09-191h 11
The Full of Beans PodcastSocieties Normalisation of Disordered Eating In this week's episode, Han is joined by Logan Strouther. Logan is a Specialist Support Officer at First Steps ED, where he provides integrative psychotherapy. Logan is passionate about disordered eating behaviours which have been normalised in society, and both the negative and positive impacts they can have.We start the conversation on the topic of rumination, and how many people engaging in ED behaviours will think about these 24/7, causing thoughts around food and body to persist all the time.We then talk about "what I can eat in a day" videos and how they...2022-09-1252 min
The Full of Beans PodcastEating Disorders in EducationIn this week's podcast, Han is joined by Florence. Florence is a key stage 2 teacher, on a mission to support children with their mental health.In this episode, we start by discussing why Florence went into teaching and where her motivation to support children’s mental health came from.We speak about the current education system and where mental health is taught, and Florence provides some great tips on bringing mental health conversations into the classroom. We also speak about the role of a teacher, how to navigate difficult conversations around food and body, and th...2022-09-0555 min
The Full of Beans PodcastA Conversation on ED Myths In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Dr Emily Setting. Emily was diagnosed with atypical anorexia in 2019, and is very passionate about debunking the stigmas associated with eating disorders.We start by talking about Emily's experience, and how she developed an eating disorder in her adult years and how this came about for her. We spoke about her experience of gaining support from the GP, how her BMI didn't mean the criteria for anorexia nervosa, and the impact the comments the GP made on her eating disorder.Throughout our conversation we come back to...2022-08-291h 25
The Full of Beans PodcastFull of PuddingIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Chloë Grande. Chloë is a Canadian mental health blogger, writer and speaker. Chloë has personal experience of anorexia nervosa, and following a relapse decided to start her blog to raise awareness of eating disorders.In this weeks episode, we discuss Chloë's experience of her eating disorder, and how the pandemic triggered her relapse. We discuss her motivation for recovery, and how she has moved from having an eating disorder to raising awareness about them.We also discuss Chloë's experience of Social Anxiety Disorder, the impact this...2022-08-2246 min
The Full of Beans PodcastBeen ThereIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Been There Founder, Tessa Peters. Been There is an app for individuals with body image struggles, which provides free one to one mentoring support, via the app, from a real person who has experienced similar issues.In this episode, we start by discussing Tessa's experiencing of developing an eating disorder, and how this impacted her life. We then spoke about her experience of Eating Disorders Anonymous, and how this inspired her to develop Been There.We spoke about body image issues, and how we navigate these in...2022-08-1554 min
The Full of Beans PodcastBeen ThereIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Been There Founder, Tessa Peters. Been There is an app for individuals with body image struggles, which provides free one to one mentoring support, via the app, from a real person who has experienced similar issues.In this episode, we start by discussing Tessa's experiencing of developing an eating disorder, and how this impacted her life. We then spoke about her experience of Eating Disorders Anonymous, and how this inspired her to develop Been There. We spoke about body image issues, and how we navigate these in...2022-08-1554 min
The Full of Beans PodcastFull of Pudding In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Chloë Grande. Chloë is a Canadian mental health blogger, writer and speaker. Chloë has personal experience of anorexia nervosa, and following a relapse decided to start her blog to raise awareness of eating disorders. In this weeks episode, we discuss Chloë's experience of her eating disorder, and how the pandemic triggered her relapse. We discuss her motivation for recovery, and how she has moved from having an eating disorder to raising awareness about them. We also discuss Chloë's experience of Social Anxiety Disorder, the impact this...2022-08-1546 min
The Full of Beans PodcastRecovery, Relapse & Relationships In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Maddie Isaac. Maddie is a very good friend of mine, and is also a mental health nurse, who is currently awaiting treatment for her anorexia nervosa relapse. With Maddie, we begin by discussing her experience of an eating disorder, her first diagnosis, and the treatment she received when she was younger. We then go onto discuss her life without an eating disorder, and how this crept back into her life during the pandemic. We go on to speak about recovery, and how this feels more challenging this...2022-08-081h 06
The Full of Beans PodcastThe Interplay Between Psychosis & Bulimia In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Hazel Cornhill. Hazel is a mental health campaigner, podcaster, and blogger, who is working to increase awareness and bust stigmas around mental health. Hazel cohosts The Reality Tourist Podcast,– aka THE psychosis podcast, where Hazel speaks with others and discusses their experience of psychosis. We begin this weeks episode by discussing the impact that bulimia and psychosis have on Hazel's day to day life. We discuss the behaviours involved in Hazel's bulimia and discuss how Hazel experiences psychosis, and how these conditions interact or are distinct. We th...2022-08-011h 02
The Full of Beans PodcastMedical Emergencies in Eating DisordersIn this weeks episode Han is joined by Vicky Vella.With Vicky, we begin by speaking about the current work they do in order to support medical staff working with individuals with eating disorders, ranging from dietitians to nurses to obstetricians, and the role that they may play in eating disorder treatment.We then discuss the new guidelines, MEED, which stands for Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders. The new guidance from the Royal College of Psychiatrists is based on the advice and recommendations of an Expert Working Group provides. It provides a comprehensive overview of...2022-07-2553 min
The Full of Beans PodcastPutting Recovery First for a First Class LifeIn this weeks podcast, Han is joined Nia Modley. Nia is a trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and has her own experience of anorexia and bulimia nervosa.We begin by discussing Nia's mental health journey, and the development of her eating disorder. Nia initially had anorexia nervosa, which later transitioned to bulimia nervosa. In the podcast we discuss how these eating disorders presented differently for Nia, the different impact they had, and how she felt towards them.Later we discuss Nia's education, and how she dropped out of her exams in order to focus on her...2022-07-181h 07
The Full of Beans PodcastARFID in Adulthood In this week’s episode, Han is joined by Tahlia David. Tahlia has ARFID and has had this all her life despite only being diagnosed when she was 20 years old.We begin by discussing the development of ARFID for Tahlia, and the symptoms she and her family noticed. We discussed how this changed over the years, and how those around her changed their opinions of her eating habits as she came into adulthood.We discuss Tahlia’s treatment and her misdiagnose of anorexia aged 15, and how she then went back for a diagnosis when she was...2022-07-1146 min
The Full of Beans Podcast"Be Rite" - You Don't Need to Act OkayIn this week’s episode, Han is joined by Neil Procter. Neil is an actor and his theatre company, Lancashire People's Theatre, is developing a play about eating disorders in men based on Neils experience.With Neil, we begin by discussing his personal experience of an eating disorder, and how he transitioned from anorexia, to OSFED, to bulimia, to BED, and orthorexia. We spoke about the Neil’s personality, environment, and social life at the time, and how this impacted his need for the eating disorder.We then when onto speak about Neil’s experience of BED...2022-07-041h 00
The Full of Beans PodcastResearch Into Eating Disorders, Body Image & Sexuality In this weeks very special duo episode, Han is joined by Dr Kamila Irvine and Zoe Burnett. Kamila researcher and lecturer at the School of Psychology at the University of Lincoln, specialising in body image and eating disorders. Zoe is an award winning speak, author, trainee counsellor at First Steps ED, and has lived experience of atypical anorexia.For our pride month special, Dr Kamila and Zoe join us to speak about body image and eating disorders in lesbian and bisexual women. Dr Kamila has completed a number of research projects exploring body image in lesbian and...2022-06-2754 min
The Full of Beans PodcastMind + MotionIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Hannah Lewin. Hannah is a qualified PT and the founder of Mind + Motion, an online tool that includes movement to help people move toward their recovery from disordered relationships with exercise and food. With Hannah, we discuss how our relationship with exercise can be affected during an eating disorder. We talk about Mind + Motion, and how Hannah uses a compassionate approach to help her clients to value their body and how they can exercise, rather than feel like its never enough. We discuss the role of a...2022-06-2040 min
The Full of Beans PodcastA Discussion on Mental HealthIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Bobby Temps. Bobby is the host of Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental Health, which speaks with a range of individuals about their mental health journey.In this weeks episode, we begin by chatting with Bobby about their personal experience of mental health, and their epxeirnece of depression and anorexia. We discuss the differences between the two conditions, including the development, the stigma, and the impact the conditions had on their life.We then go onto talking about recovery, and the impact this can have on...2022-06-131h 00
The Full of Beans PodcastAnorexia, Anxiety & Animal Models In this weeks episode, Han is joined by PhD candidate Melinda Karth. Melinda is a PhD candidate at Purdue University, where she is looking at anxiety in individuals "recovered" from anorexia nervosa.With Melinda, we begin discussing her journey into neuroscience, and what inspired her research. We then speak about the current animal models that are used in eating disorder research, including the binge eating model and anorexia model in mice. We also discuss the potential for a bulimia nervosa animal model, and PICA in giraffes!We then speak about Melinda's PhD work, and discuss...2022-06-0652 min
The Full of Beans PodcastMANTRA - The Maudsley ApproachIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Dr Nicky Gilbert. Nicky provides private eating disorder treatment, supervision to eating disorder clinicians and trains clinicians in the Maudsley MANTRA approach. MANTRA is an integrative therapy which was designed at the Maudsley hospital in South London. MANTRA aims to address the cognitive, emotional, relational, and biological factors which keep individuals stuck in anorexia, and aims to uncover more productive coping mechanisms for the individual. With Nicky, we begin by discussing her carer and how this has developed over the years. We then begin to talk about...2022-05-301h 01
The Full of Beans PodcastSupporting Siblings & SelfIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Bella Maki. Bella holds a weekly sibling support group, further to her sisters recovery from anorexia nervosa. Bella joins us today to discuss the impact of a sibling having an eating disorder, the support that is available, and how you as a sibling can help you loved one.We start by discussing the impact that her sister's diagnosis had on Bella, and how as the oldest child she took on the role of looking after her younger brother. We discuss the things that Bella's family did to...2022-05-2349 min
The Full of Beans PodcastMasks, Sand Castles & Innate HealthIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Mary Franklin-Smith. Mary is the founder of Light of Mind, which explores mental health in a novel way, and provides guidance to find your own inner light and to wake up to your wonder. This week, Han and Mary start by discussing Mary's approach as a therapist, and her novel way of supporting clients as a whole rather than their current mental health struggles to uncover the treasures an individual holds inside.Mary speaks about her experience as a drama therapist, and how she works with clients...2022-05-161h 05
The Full of Beans PodcastRecovery Readiness with Embody Health LondonToday I am joined by Ariana Rodriguez, one half of the dancing dietitians from Embody Health London, who specialise in treating chronic dieting and eating disorders.With Ari, we begin by discussing the EHL method and the importance of providing a variety of therapeutic methods to clients during recovery. We discuss the various treatment modalities offered, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We discuss the role of an eating disorder and the brains desire to choose comfortable, anxiety relieving behaviours despite the long term impact, and discuss grounding techniques to navigate these situations in a more...2022-05-0948 min
The Full of Beans PodcastInteroception, Alexythymia & AutismIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Phaedrae Longhurst. Phaedra is a body image and appearance-related research at the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists and is completing a MSc in Psychology at the University of Exeter. Phaedra joins us today to discuss her personal experience and academic knowledge of interoception, body image, and eating disorders in individuals with autism.With Phaedrae, we begin by discussing the concept of interoception and how this links to eating disorders and body image. We also discuss alexythymia, intuitive eating, body image, and how all of these elements tie together...2022-05-021h 02
The Full of Beans PodcastThe Bigger Picture of RecoveryIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Meg Mccabe. Meg is the CEO and founder of The Recovery Collective, a global movement towards healing. Together with Meg we discuss all things recovery. We start by discussing The Recovery Collective and it's ethos, approach, and the impact that that community can have on an individuals recovery. We then discuss the various stages of recovery, including the first steps that you must make to embark recovery, the importance of connection throughout, making decisions in recovery and the importance of regular eating. We then talk...2022-04-2558 min
The Full of Beans PodcastTaste Life UKIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Abbie Young, the communication coordinator from Taste Life UK. Taste Life UK is a midlands based charity, providing tools for recovery for those who struggle with eating disorders and for their supporters, including training and courses. In this weeks episode, we discuss the support that Taste Life UK provides, including their courses and training. Taste Life UK provide training which is fully accredited by the University of Brighton Health Sciences REQ mark (Recognised Educational Quality) for anyone of a caring and compassionate nature. This training is then used to...2022-04-1843 min
The Full of Beans PodcastLived Experience of BEDIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Sharon. Sharon is the writer behind The BED Post Blog, whereby she shares her experience of decades of BED and her recovery journey. Sharon shares her experience in this episode so honestly, and openly, and I feel honoured to have shared this space with her.In this episode, Han and Sharon firstly discuss what BED is, and whether the diagnosis criteria/explanation does the experience of BED any justice. We speak about the reasons someone may binge, what it may provide, and the guilt and shame attached with these...2022-04-1158 min
The Full of Beans PodcastSport, Exercise & Eating DisordersIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Daniel Manseray. Daniel is the founder of the eating disorder exercise clinic and is a specialist mental health physiotherapist and dialectical behavioural therapist.In this episode, we talk all things exercise and eating disorders with Daniel. We discuss how Daniel uses his experience as a physiotherapist and dialectical behavioural therapist to support individuals with eating disorders to develop a healthier relationship with exercise.With that in mind, we discuss the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship with exercise and the biopsychosocial factors to consider when thinking...2022-04-0457 min
The Full of Beans PodcastBehaviours Patterns > WeightIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Chelsea Levy, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, HAES aligned, anti-diet, and fat positive. Within Chelsea’s work, she uses Health at Every Size principles, working with individuals with eating disorders or disordered eating through weight-inclusive therapy, body image healing, and intuitive eating.In this episode, we begin by discussing Chelsea's work as an eating disorder dietitian, and how she supports individuals to feel comfortable and accept their bodies for who they are. We also discuss how Chelsea works in a weight-inclusive manner, and focuses on other health parameters other than we...2022-03-2853 min
The Full of Beans PodcastThe Eating Disorder Specialists (TEDS) In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Clare Steedman and Rachael Alder-Byrne, the clinical directors of TEDS – the eating disorder specialists. Clare is a specialist occupational therapist and systemic psychotherapy practitioner, and Rachael is a specialist art therapist and EMDR therapist.Clare and Rachael provide eating disorder treatment for individuals 16 years and over which is highly specialised and based on an integrative therapy approach, considering you as a whole person with past, present, and future challenges that may be preventing your recovery that they support their clients to work through.In this weeks episode, we...2022-03-2100 min
The Full of Beans PodcastMeasured In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Emma O'Brien. Emma wrote the play Measured, which has was fortunate enough to see a week or so ago. Measured is a play demonstrating the impact an eating disorder can have on the individual and their loved ones. Measured begins the day Sophie, the lead character, is discharged from the hospital. Following this, Measured explore the impact of recovery on identity, "normal life", relationships, and life in general. With Emma, we discuss the premise of Measured and how she came about writing such an incredible play. We...2022-03-1400 min
The Full of Beans PodcastThe Pressures of Fitness In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Haley Justice. Haley is a specialist wellness consultant, who uses her specialist knowledge in psychology, nutrition, and mental health to work with fitness coaches to support their clients struggling with disordered eating and mindset.In this weeks episode, we discuss the pressures of fitness and how they may elude to eating disorder behaviours. We discuss the personal and professional experience Haley has in fitness, and how this has shaped her carer and passion for supporting coaches to support clients who display ED behaviours.We discuss the behaviours...2022-03-0754 min
The Full of Beans PodcastNutritank Interview Han - EDAW 2022 Bonus EpisodeIn this EDAW bonus episode, Han joins Dr Alice Mayor on an Nutritank IG live to talk all things eating disorders.This years EDAW aims to increase the education and training junior doctors get for eating disorders, which is currently only 2 hours.In this chat, we discuss the different types of eating disorders, and the stigma that still unfortunately exists around these. We also talk about the stigma that exists in healthcare settings and what might be needed to help tackle this. We discuss if education for doctors in their medical school curriculum would help...2022-03-0343 min
The Full of Beans PodcastEating Disorder Awareness Week 2022 - GP SpecialIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Asher Larmie, a.k.a. The Fat Doctor! Asher joins us for a very special eating disorder awareness week special, and FULL OF BEANS 1ST BIRTHDAY! This years eating disorder awareness week is focusing on educating GPs, and breaking through the stigma's we currently hold in a medical setting relating to eating disorders. Asher is extremely passionate about weight-inclusive medicine and passionate about intuitive eating, HAES, and fat acceptance. In this weeks episode, we discuss the role and responsibilities of a GP in eating disorder care, and...2022-02-281h 10
Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental HealthBody Dysmorphia - You can go a long way criticising your body before people realise there’s a problem with Hannah HickinbothamThis week fellow podcaster and activist Hannah Hickinbotham joins us to break down body pressures and diet culture with how they can contribute to mental illness.
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The Full of Beans PodcastStigmas, Stomas, and not Sick EnoughIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Adam Fare. Adam is an advocate of mental health, eating disorders, neurodivergence, stomas and equality. Adam joins us to discuss his experience of an eating disorder, and the consequences that have occurred due to improper treatment. In this episode, we discuss Adam's personal experience, and the struggle he had in receiving appropriate support for his eating disorder. We explore the points Adam feels interventions could've been provided including education on alternative coping mechanisms, male hormones, and an increased understanding of eating disorders in mental health teams. Additionally...2022-02-2151 min
The Full of Beans PodcastOSFED & OrthorexiaThis week I am joined by Sophie Smith. Sophie is a recovered eating disorder advocate and uses her experience to raise awareness. Sophie joins us to discuss her experience of orthorexia, and how she is using her experience to support others.In this weeks episode, Sophie joins us to discuss her personal experience and how her eating disorder developed. We discuss things that occurred during her childhood which may have impacted the development of her eating disorder. We also discuss Sophie's twin, and the similarities and differences between the two of them that may have affected eating...2022-02-1454 min
The Full of Beans PodcastBody Image, Trauma and Eating DisordersIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Tom Midgley. Tom is a registered Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist and a Highly Specialised Eating Disorders Dietitian. Tom is the director of the Body Image Treatment Clinic, in London, where he works with clients to treat a number of conditions relating to body image distress such as trauma and eating disorders, two conditions we will discuss today and how they can be treated.In this episode, we explore the link between body image, trauma, and eating disorders. We discuss how body image difficulties may present themselves in individuals with...2022-02-071h 00
The Full of Beans Podcast"I am enough"In this weeks episode, Han is joined by mental health speaker and writer, Carolina Mountford. Carolina has personal experience of an eating disorder, and uses this to educate and inspire individuals regarding eating disorders.In this episode, we speak about Carolina's experience and how her childhood led to her never feeling enough. As a result, Carolina developed a crippling eating disorder which lasted for 15 years before she could break free.This episode is truly inspiring. After Carolina explaining her experience, we discuss her recovery. Her complete freedom from her eating disorder and how full recovery...2022-01-3159 min
The Full of Beans PodcastThe Impact of Social Isolation on RecoveryIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Steph Shott. Steph is the author of "Just Keep Swimming: A Story of Hope Against Anorexia". This harrowing story of dealing with anorexia and beating it is engrossing, disturbing and utterly inspirational.In the episode, Steph and I discuss the development of her eating disorder, and the treatment she received. Steph was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant that all of her face to face treatment went online. Together, we discuss the pros and cons of online treatment, and how she kept herself going with a more accountable...2022-01-241h 02
The Full of Beans PodcastWhat is a "normal" recovery?In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Ellen Maloney. Ellen has her own experience of an eating disorder, which she received intensive treatment for, as well as autism and obsessive compulsive disorder.With Ellen, we discuss her eating disorder journey and how her treatment differs from what is normally offered. The treatment Ellen received helped her to determine what SHE liked beyond her eating disorder and what her eating disorder had led her to believe.We also discuss the impact of Ellen’s other diagnoses, and how they had impacted her eating disorder recovery. Wh...2022-01-1755 minThe Full of Beans PodcastBingeing and Purging Behaviours - A Dietitians Perspective In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian, Bethany Francois.Beth joins Han to discuss the eating disorder behaviours, bingeing and purging. Together, they discuss the difference between bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, anorexia binge-purge subtype, and purging disorder. They then speak about the role of a dietitian in recovery from these behaviours, and how dietetics support can be beneficial.Additionally, they discuss the binge-purge/binge-restrict cycle, and interventions which may help to reduce the occurrence of these behaviours using self-compassion and distraction techniques.Finally, Beth and Han discuss...2022-01-101h 04
The Full of Beans PodcastOrthorexia: Too Much of a Good ThingIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Jason Wood. Jason is the author of Starving for Survival, whereby Jason explores his personal experience of orthorexia, and the consequences of when healthy eating goes wrong. This episode comes at a time of year when dieting, exercise, restriction, and other behaviours that society deem as potentially healthy are thrusted in our face. Unfortunately, these behaviours are not always as positive as we first think, which Jason explains. With Jason, we discuss his childhood and the comments he received which led his perfectionistic nature to become a...2022-01-0357 min
The Full of Beans PodcastMake Christmas Your OwnIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Christina Taylor, who shares her eating disorder experience of Christmas time. Christmas can be an incredibly challenging time, and this year especially it might be filled with lots of apprehension and uncertainty regarding the coming weeks. It's important that you make Christmas comfortable, but try to use it as a time to challenge, engage, and spend time with those that you love. In this episode, Christina shares tips and tricks for how she has previously navigated the activities that come with Christmas including social activities at work...2021-12-2059 min
The Full of Beans PodcastInternal and External Manipulation: A Cycle of AbuseIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Zoe John. Zoe John has personal experience of an eating disorder, ranging from anorexic to bulimic to binge eating disorder tendencies, but has never received a diagnosis.During the podcast, we speak about how Zoe transitioned from one eating disorder to another, and the role this played in her life. We also speak about her experience of domestic abuse, and the impact this had on her eating disorder (and vice versa).Finally, we speak about how Zoe recovered without clinical support, and the role her sport plays...2021-12-131h 03
The Full of Beans PodcastNourish or Obey - Honouring Pregnancy or the EDIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Abi Reynolds. Abi is the perinatal lead at Wednesday's Child. Wednesday'd Child began as a gift marketplace, to enable curated gestures to be purchased for oneself, or someone else who may be in recovery from an eating disorder. Wednesday's child now provides 1-2-1 therapy, group recovery support, parent & family therapy, school audits & educational programmes, online learning for healthcare professionals....and a great deal more.In this weeks episode, we discuss Abi's experience of an eating disorder. Abi's eating disorder developed after her first pregnancy, and before her second...2021-12-061h 12The Full of Beans PodcastDemystifying ARFID In this weeks episode, Han is joined by PhD student, Laura Bourne. Laura is currently conducting her PhD at UCL, exploring the eating disorder ARFID, avoidant restrictive feeding and intake disorder.Laura is interested in getting a better understanding of ARFID: what do we already know, what do we need to know, what are the different presentations, what impact does it have on the individual and their family.In this weeks episode, we explore the things we already know about ARFID: the signs, symptoms, and medical consequences associated with ARFID.We discuss the...2021-11-291h 00
The Full of Beans PodcastA Subliminal Response, to a Sh*£%y SituationIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Dave Chawner. Dave is a number 1 best-selling author, award-winning stand up, presenter, and mental health campaigner. I first came across Dave's genius comedy which works to change the tone around mental health when I watched his TedTalk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqbL-UhhyPk) about his experience of Anorexia Nervosa. Dave now uses comedy in order to talk to hard to reach groups about mental health, which led to Dave producing Comedy for Coping, a course for individuals to gain peer support, celebrate good mental health, and build their...2021-11-221h 11
The Full of Beans PodcastAn Embodied Approach to Occupational Therapy In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Occupational Therapist, Kendra Blake. Kendra works at an intensive day care clinic for eating disorders, where she practices Occupational Therapy. She also has her own practice, Blake Wellness, where she encompasses balance, body awareness, functional training and self-compassion in her practice. With Kendra, we discuss what occupational therapy is, and how it can be used in eating disorder recovery. We also talk about embodiment and Kendra's compassionate approach to eating disorder support. With embodiment in mind, we discuss how to adapt to a changing body through recovery...2021-11-1548 min
The Full of Beans PodcastCodependency Expert by ExperienceIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Veronica Kamerling. Veronica is an Expert by Experience as a result of her two daughters struggling from eating disorders, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Veronica now works as a counsellor, helping families to manage their codependent relationships which can often contribute to the development and maintenance of eating disorders. She also works as a Carer Representative for the Royal College of Psychiatry. With Veronica, we discuss the development of her daughters eating disorders, the impact this had on family life, the discovery of their codependent relationship, the...2021-11-081h 06
The Full of Beans PodcastBody Dysmorphic Disorder & Body Image In this weeks episode, Han is joined by PhD student, Hannah Lewis. Hannah is a PhD student from Queen Mary University of London.With Han, we discuss body image, body dysmorphic disorder, and the impact this may have on your mental health.We talk about how eating disorders and body dysmorphia are often seen in tandem, but their treatment is rarely integrated. There is a common misconception that BDD and ED are separate entities which don't cross paths, which can invalidate an individuals experience. This podcast explores the link and documents the changes that must...2021-11-0154 min
The Full of Beans PodcastHold Onto Hope - a Doctor's Perspective In the weeks episode, Han is joined by specialist eating disorder doctor, Chuks Nwuba!Chuks works on an inpatient eating disorder ward in West London, and it is his aim to provide treatment to those who deserve it; and to the level they deserve.With Chuks, we discuss the role of a doctor in eating disorder treatment, the importance of an MDT, and the vital need for education of GPs in order to improve eating disorder treatment (oh, and money and recognition).We also talk about the impact of development on eating disorder...2021-10-2557 min
The Full of Beans PodcastRamadan, Eating Behaviours & Body ImageIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Research Assistant, Farheen Hassan. Farheen works as a Research Assistant at the Centre for Appearance Research and has conducted research into the impact of Ramadan on eating behaviours and body image in individuals from Muslim communities. Together we discuss Farheen's personal experience of an eating disorder and disordered eating, the support available for eating disorders in muslim communities, and the impact of collective communities on treatment. We also discuss Farheen's research and the impact she noted of Ramadan on body image and eating behaviours, causing...2021-10-1855 min
The Full of Beans PodcastDad, You Can't Fix This (And That's Okay) In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Rob Donaldson. Rob is a Dad, and his daughter is currently recieving in patient support for an eating disorder.This episode was difficult, and different to normal, as usually the guest will be recovered, far along in their jounrey, or working within eating disorders.Whilst talking to Rob, we discussed the impact that eating disorders have on family life, the impact that COVID had on his ability to see his daughter, and what needs to change in terms of parental support. We also spoke about his "role"...2021-10-1154 min
The Full of Beans PodcastDisordered Eating, Gender Identity & MedicationIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Alice MacBain.Alice is an ambassador of Rosier Goodness, waving the flag for chronic anxiety and depressive episodes. Alice is also an advocate for talking about mental health, sexuality, and size inclusion.With Alice, we discuss their experience of disordered eating and we discuss the boundary between eating disorders and disordered eating. We also discuss their experience of mental health, and the benefits she has gained from attending therapy and taking medication.We talk about Alice's relationship with their body, and how understanding their gender...2021-10-041h 07
The Full of Beans PodcastHard Truths, Diabiulimia & Sexuality In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Actor and Singer, Lawrence Smith.In this weeks podcast, we discuss a whole host of really important topics, and explore things that may sometimes be uncomfortable to discuss. Lawrence was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, so he hasn't ever known any difference. With Lawrence, we discuss labels, diabulimia, and the need for protection and support as he had always had his diabetic team. We discuss how eating disorders can be a cry for help, a need for safety, to shrink yourself and show...2021-09-271h 37
The Full of Beans PodcastEating Disorders in the Black Community In this weeks episode, Han is joined by nutritional therapist, Kaysha Thomas. Kaysha works with individuals to achieve authentic health without being obsessive and to build a healthy lifestyle that is kind to her clients mind and body.With Kaysha, we discuss her clinic work, as well as the presence of eating disorders within the black community. The research is sparse, but so far we can suggest that eating disorders present very differently to how they present in white communities. We discuss body image, mental health, eating disorders, the ideal body type, cultural aspects and...2021-09-201h 05
The Full of Beans PodcastEating Disorder Genetic Initiative (EDGI)In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Principle Investigator Gerome Breen. Gerome is the principle investigator for the EDGI study, the UK’s largest ever genetic research project into eating disorders.The aim is to collect the psychological, medical, and genetic information of 10,000 people with experience of any eating disorder. This will help us to better understand the role our genes and environment play on the development and treatment of these illnesses. EDGI is part of an international collaboration, with many countries coming together as part of the same initiative.With Gerome, we discuss th...2021-09-1352 min
The Full of Beans PodcastUniversity & ED RecoveryIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Katie McKenzie, a medical student from Liverpool University. Together, we discuss Katie's experience of how her eating disorder developed at university, the decision to drop out and how she managed this, how she recovered and came back to uni in a much better place. This episode is packed full of tips and advice for heading off to uni, how to manage meal times, exercise, making friends and living with new people! If you're heading off to uni and you're worrying about how you will manage recovery, this episode will...2021-09-0646 min
The Full of Beans PodcastHonesty About Editing In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Suzanne Samaka, the founder of the #honestyaboutediting campaign.Suzanne has witnessed the impact that social media has on children and young people in terms of increasing the prevalence of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and eating disorders. This is the reason she started this campaign.Suzanne is on a mission to change the laws around edited images on social media by highlighting when an image has been manipulated in order to tackle the expectations we as a society are putting on ourselves - that are unrealistic.With...2021-08-301h 02
The Full of Beans PodcastAutism, Anxiety & Anorexia in MenIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Tom Rebair. Tom is an expert by experience, after struggling with his own mental health and feeling overwhelmed with labels. Tom shares his experience of anxiety, anorexia, and autism; 3 conditions which often occur hand in hand and can have a drastic impact on each other. With Tom, we discuss his mental health journey, the progression of his eating disorder and how his gender impacted the treatment he received, and the work he has been doing with The Princes Trust & The NHS Foundation Trust to improve mental health...2021-08-2351 min
The Full of Beans PodcastOne Step Further from InpatientIn this week episode, Han is joined by Joss Walden, a health psychology MSc student and mental health campaigner, who works with BEAT ambassador and course facilitator at Taste Life UK. Joss has her own journey and experience of anorexia nervosa, emotional eating and anxiety. With Joss, we discuss her in patient experience, her relapses, her recovery journey, what worked for her, and how she continued you push through recovery during weight restoration and maintenance. To find out more about Joss, you can find her on Instagram @honeyareyouhappy, on Twitter as @JossWalden or visit www...2021-08-1652 min
The Full of Beans PodcastInto Me I See: Sex, Intimacy & Connection in Eating DisordersIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by embodiment writer and teacher, founder of The Girlness Project, and Yoga & Body Awareness Therapist, Pippa Richardson!In 2017, Pippa founded The Girlness Project, an initiative which aims to support the emotional and physical health of young girls as well as the importance of self care. In this episode, Pippa and I explore what Somatic Therapy is, how eating disorders affect your sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system which leads to an inability to connect within. We then go onto explore connecting with others, intimacy and what it means other...2021-08-091h 02
The Full of Beans PodcastEDs, Sport & ADHD In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Sarah Barron, a PhD student from Cambridge. Sarah joins us this week to discuss her ED journey and her positive outlook on the impact these experiences have had on her today. Sarah has always competed as an athlete, whether that was swimming, body building, or powerlifting, but has now found peace and enjoyment in sport. Additionally, she has found enjoyment in life and so much self awareness that it's truly inspiring to listen.We also discuss Sarah's recent diagnosis of ADHD and the impact she feels this...2021-08-0250 min
The Full of Beans Podcast[Mask]ulinity In this weeks episode, Han is joined by photographer Amy-Rose Deffley and writer/sports nutritionist Tamar Aliphon, who together are producing the [Mask]ulinity project. [Mask]ulinity is a documentary-style photo project which shines a spotlight on professional sportsmen who are often respected and often idolised men for their body image, strength (both mentally and physcially) and masculinity.With Amy-Rose and Tamar, we talk about the generational, environmental, social, emotional, and mental pressures inflicted on men to act, behave, and look a certain way. We also discuss identity in sport, the impact of body manipulation...2021-07-261h 03
The Full of Beans PodcastEDs in Boys & Men & OCDIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Sam Raby, assistant children and young people's coordinator and boy's and men's lead at First Steps ED, and eating disorder charity based in the midlands. With Sam, we discuss the work they are conducting at FSED to increase the awareness and support for boys and men with EDs, the importance of speaking up about male mental health, Sam's personal experience of OCD and how this may be linked to eating disorders. Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the podcast to help us reach individuals...2021-07-1952 min
The Full of Beans Podcast10 Principles of Intuitive Eating In this weeks episode, Han is joined by registered associate nutritionist, intuitive eating counsellor in training and Clinic Coordinator at TC Nutrition, Andrea Clares (ANutr). With Andrea, we explore the 10 principles of intuitive eating, as initially proposed by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch in 1995. Intuitive Eating encompasses self-care when eating, and teaches individuals to use instinct, emotion, and rational thought to make decisions around food. Not only does intuitive eating take us back to a natural and instinctive way of eating, but it is evidence-based and weight inclusive with over 100 studies backing it's validity. This...2021-07-121h 04
The Full of Beans PodcastBEATing ED's Together In this weeks episode, Han is joined by BEAT's Clinical Lead, Jess Griffiths.BEAT is the UK's leading eating disorder charity which is on a mission to end the pain and suffering associated with eating disorders through support, helplines, and campaigns.With Jess, we discuss the incredible work BEAT is conducting to provide eating disorder training to medical staff as well as the support they provide to parents and carers. Additionally, we discuss how we can increase awareness of eating disorders and reduce the associated stigma through creative means.Finally, we discuss Jess...2021-07-0541 min
The Full of Beans PodcastMeal Plans, GI Symptoms & Dietary Choices in Recovery In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Talia Cecchele, a registered dietician and nutritionist who works both in her private clinic and on a specialist eating disorder unit to support individuals during their recovery process. With Talia, we discuss a number of dietetic related topics including the importance of meal plans, the science behind GI symptoms that may occur during eating disorder recovery, and how to navigate the emotions associated with symptoms including bloating. Additionally, we discuss a number of dietary intolerances and requirements that many individuals develop as a result of their eating disorder. 2021-06-2846 min
The Full of Beans PodcastCreating RecoveryIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Dr Lorna Collins.Lorna has a truly inspiring story. Aged 18, Lorna experienced a tramatic brain injury which resulted in total amnesia and the development of many psychiatric illnesses causing her to be an inpatient on a psychiatric ward for almost 2 years.Art became Lorna's medicine, and she developed the ability to express herself through art which has become the centre of her recovery. Lorna has previously worked as a Peer Support Worker with Oxford NHS ED service and a patient representative at the Royal College of Psychiatry...2021-06-2140 min
The Full of Beans PodcastA Stepped Approach at OrriIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Kerrie Jones, a lead psychotherapist in the treatment of eating disorders and the CEO of Orri.Together, Han and Kerrie discuss the individualised, stepped-down approach that Orri, a private eating disorder clinic providing intensive day care treatment for those with Anorexia Nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder aged over 18, provides.Han and Kerrie talk about the importance of an individualised treatment plan, the research behind inpatient vs intensive day care treatment, and what makes Orri different.To find out more about the services provided...2021-06-1448 min
The Full of Beans PodcastA Stepped Approach at OrriIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Kerrie Jones, a lead psychotherapist in the treatment of eating disorders and the CEO of Orri.Together, Han and Kerrie discuss the individualised, stepped-down approach that Orri, a private eating disorder clinic providing intensive day care treatment for those with Anorexia Nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder aged over 18, provides.Han and Kerrie talk about the importance of an individualised treatment plan, the research behind inpatient vs intensive day care treatment, and what makes Orri different.To find out more about the services provided...2021-06-1448 min
The Full of Beans PodcastMuscle Dysmorphia In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Dr Ieuan Cranswick, a senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University and has conducted (and still is conducting!) research into his area of interest, Muscle Dysmorphia. During the podcast, we discuss Ieuan's research and personal experience, the stigma's and possible causes, the impact of COVID-19 and other aspects which are linked to muscle dysmorphia, anabolic steroid use and male identity. If you are interested in reading more of Ieuan's work, you can find Ieuan's research at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ieuan-Cranswick Also, you can find...2021-06-0756 min
The Full of Beans PodcastUnicorn SyndromeIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Mental Health blogger Cara Lisette. Cara has personal experience of anorexia nervosa (purge subtype) and bipolar disorder, and is dedicated to increasing awareness of eating disorders.In our conversation with Cara, we discuss her personal experience of an eating disorder, quasi-recovery, the "unglamorous" side of anorexia nervosa, health consequences of anorexia nervosa and the impact of COVID-19 on Cara's day patient treatment. If you would like to find out more about Cara and her work, you can find her on Instagram at https://caras-corner.com or find...2021-05-3158 min
The Full of Beans PodcastRED-S & Orthorexia In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Renee McGregor, a leading sports and eating disorder specialist dietician. Renee is only the RED-S advisor board and sits on the International Task Force for Orthorexia. This episode is certainly a treat for those interested in these 2 disorders. The conversation with Renee not only explores the definition and health consequences for both RED-S and orthorexia, but we also explore Renee's opinion on the predisposing characteristics of these disorders which are important to consider during recovery.For more information regarding Renee's work, you can visit her website at...2021-05-2449 min
The Full of Beans PodcastFat Phobia & HAESIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Genna, an advocate for self-love and fitness for all body types. If you enjoyed listening to Genna today, you can read her blog at https://www.whollygenna.com or you can find her on Instagram at @whollygenna. This is not clinical advice. 2021-05-1741 min
The Full of Beans PodcastAtypical Anorexia & Set Point TheoryIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by Zoe Burnett, a motivational speaker and author who has lived experience of Atypical Anorexia, PTSD, anxiety and depression. Zoe joined us on this weeks episode to discuss her Atypical Anorexia recovery journey, and how her experience sparked her interest for Set Point Theory. She is extremely passionate about debunking the social norms of dieting and ensuring that the next generation grow up to appreciate their bodies. Zoe also discusses her experience of being pregnant and still struggling with eating disorder thoughts in a refreshing and honest manner...2021-05-1045 min
The Full of Beans PodcastFinding Your PowerToday Han is joined by Kate Winter, someone who Han has looked up to for many years.Kate is a fellow Warwick University alumini, ex police officer, ex body builder come yoga teacher and meditation teacher. Kate has an extremely inspiring story regarding her eating disorder recovery, moving from a place of self-punishment to inner peace through meditation.Kate now practices Ashtanga yoga and Vedic meditation which together have helped her to find her power. Through connecting to her inner self, Kate has become much more attuned to who she is and now wanders through...2021-05-0348 min
The Full of Beans PodcastCaptain Tom Special Edition with MyoMindsAs a very special episode, Han and George from MyoMinds got together to record 100 getting to know you questions for the Captain Tom 100 Challenge.This weekend, we are celebrating Captain Tom's 101st birthday to raise money for the incredible Captain Tom foundation which supports charities for young people's mental health. You can donate here: https://captaintom.org/captain-tom-100To find out more about George and his incredible work with MyoMinds, please follow @myo_minds on Instagram and @myominds on Twitter.P.s. if you get to the end please let us know so...2021-05-023h 10
The Full of Beans PodcastTransforming Lived Experience into Change In this weeks episode, Han is joined by James Downs. James is a mental health activist who works with the Royal College of Psychiatry, NHS England and MQ (a mental health charity).James has taken is own eating disorder experience to provide a patients perspective of current services to promote positive change. With James, Han discusses the steps we need to take as a community and in the health care setting in order to provide individualised and suitable treatment for everyone.Just as eating disorders vary each time you hear someone's story, so does their...2021-04-261h 11
The Full of Beans PodcastAnorexia Nervosa & AutismIn today's episode Han is joined by Charli Babb. Charli is a PhD student at the University of Cardiff and is completing her PhD as part of the SEDAF project.Charli joins us to discuss the similarities between anorexia nervosa and autism, as well as how eating disorder treatments must be altered to meet the needs of autistic women. Once again highlighting the need for individualised treatment across eating disorder services.To read more about Charli's research, you can find her research at ResearchGate (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Charli-Babb) and the SEDAF blog http...2021-04-1941 min
The Full of Beans PodcastMuscle Orientated Disordered Eating & Compulsive ExerciseIn this weeks episode, Han is joined by George Mycock (pause for giggle) who is the founder of MyoMinds.MyoMinds is on a mission to make sharing mainstream within the exercise and athletic community to understand that exercise isn't always the antidote for mental health.George joins us to discuss his own eating disorder experience, sharing his story of binge eating disorder, bulimia and muscle orientated disordered eating. He also provides extensive knowledge regarding compulsive exercise backed up by research.This is not clinical advice.2021-04-1251 min
The Full of Beans PodcastBody Neutrality in Art In this weeks episode, Han is joined by a fellow Warwick Alumni and close friend, Jodie. Jodie is the founder of Jodie Yates Art. Jodie uses her abstract and beautifully colourful paintings of tits 'n' bits to challenge the norms and structures of the male gaze, empower individuals to accept their bodies and champion body neutrality. With Jodie we also discuss intersectional feminism and the tips it could provide to eating disorder awareness, the important shift from body positivity to body acceptance and how abstract nude portraits can really empower our sense of self. 2021-04-0542 min
The Full of Beans PodcastHope Through Recovery In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Hope Virgo, a multi-award winning mental health campaigner, public speaker and published author of Stand Tall Little Girl and Hope Through Recovery (OUT NOW!)Hope leads the eating disorder campaign, Dump the Scales, which is on a mission to change the guidance provided to front line health care professionals to understand that eating disorders are not defined by weight.Hope also hosts talks for schools, universities and parents to increase awareness and early intervention to reduce the prevalence of eating disorders.In todays episode we...2021-03-2947 min
The Full of Beans PodcastSupporting Recovery This week, Han is joined by Katie, a registered associate nutritionist who has her own inspiring story regarding anorexia nervosa recovery.A key aspect of recovery for Katie was the support network she had around her. From her family to her friends, Katie describes the importance of a support and how those looking to help their loved one can navigate the difficult situations eating disorders create.For more information please check out @thefobpodcast on Instagram or Twitter, and visit the BED website for support.You can also find Katie and her extensive nutritional...2021-03-2246 min
The Full of Beans PodcastFed Up: An Illustrated Guide to Food Freedom In today's episode, Han is joined by Katie Barbaro, the author and illustrator of the handwritten memoir "Fed Up: An Illustrated Guide to Food Freedom".Katie's book documents her experience with bulimia nervosa, approaching potentially distressing, yet relatable, situations with humour and wit, leaving you smiling and laughing at past situations.This episode explores many avenues such as intuitive eating, binary thinking, diet culture, recovery and being true to yourself.For more information please check out @thefobpodcast on Instagram or Twitter, and visit BEAT, First Steps ED or SEED for support or speak...2021-03-1547 min
The Full of Beans PodcastPatient to Clinician This week, Han is joined by Becca, an assistant psychologist who works within an inpatient and outpatient eating disorder service.Becca shares insight into her own battle with anorexia and her journey from studying Clinical Psychology at Exeter and Eating Disorders and Clinical Nutrition at UCL. Becca has both empathy and passion for this subject and uses her knowledge and personal experience to explain things in a simple, relatable and engaging manner.Be prepared to be inspired to recover as Becca describes the unexpected joys of recovery in a truly beautiful manner.For...2021-03-0852 min
The Full of Beans PodcastBulimia, Boxing and BEAT For our debut episode we are joined by Aiden Mortimer, a registered associate nutritionist who has previously battled with bulimia during his boxing career. Bulimia nervosa affects around 1-1.5% of the population, but as Aiden explains, it can affect anyone; not just women.Aiden is now a ambassador for BEAT, the UK's eating disorder charity aiming to end the pain and suffering for an estimated 1.25 million individuals suffering from eating disorders.Join us today as Aiden describes the crippling effects of bulimia, his motivation to recover and the support you can gain from BEAT.2021-03-0153 min