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  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Amie Barlow. Amie is an ADHD functional fitness coach and helps ADHD career-driven women break burnout and shed shame. Amie has personal experience of disordered eating, ADHD and a complicated relationship with fitness, which is what we discuss today.

    Amie's experience of ADHD and how this impacted her relationship with self due to masking. The impact of social media on Amie's mental health and self-worth. Exploration of the link between ADHD, body image and disordered eating. Re-establishing your identity Using perfectionism and dedication to your advantage, rather than becoming obsessive and reaching burn out. How Amie works with her clients to address their individual needs. How to determine when behaviours are disordered or healthy, particularly in our diet-obsessed society. How to navigate the need for chaos, limit distraction and support a healthy mind.

    To find out more about Amie, you can follow her on Instagram @amiebfit_.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics and neurodiversity. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Sabrina Magnan. Sabrina is a Food Freedom & Intuitive Eating Coach who helps chronic dieters heal their relationship with food & their bodies and develop lasting health-promoting habits so that they can find true authentic health, free from obsession and guilt.

    This week, we discuss:

    Sabrina's journey to becoming a food freedom coach, encouraged by her personal experience of orthorexia and disordered eating. Advice for considering the impact your behaviours have now on your future, and managing the discomfort this can provoke. The normalisation of disordered eating behaviours in society and how to navigate moving away from them. The rise of "Crunchy Moms" and the normalisation of orthorexic tendencies. What on earth is meant by terms such as "healthy", "balanced", "moderation", "enough" and how to learn to "trust" yourself around food. Set point theory, how this determines your weight range and why aiming for a desired weight is not always possible. Sabrina guides me through how she would coach a client when they have internal beliefs about how others perceive them and how to adapt these.

    To find out more about Sabrina, you can follow her on Instagram at @sabrina.magnan.health or visit https://sabrinamagnan.com/ to find out more!

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

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  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Agnes Ayton. Agnes is a Consultant Psychiatrist, the Chair of the Faculty of Eating Disorders RCPsych at RCPsych Consultant Psychiatrist in Eating Disorders, and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Oxford. Agnes has a longstanding commitment to improving patient safety and quality of care and has published on these topics, more recently, the MEED guidelines.

    This week, we discuss:

    Agnes’ experience as a psychiatrist, and how this lead to research in eating disorders. What is CBT-E (enhanced) and integrated CBT-E.How integrated CBT-E differs from treatment as usual (TAU) in an inpatient setting. The importance yet difficulties of research in an inpatient setting.The outcomes of the integrated CBT-E study. How other services can implement integrated CBT-E into their treatment options.

    You can find out more about Agnes and her research by connecting with her on X (@AgnesAyton) or check out the paper mentioned in this podcast here.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics, including BMI metrics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • n this week’s episode, Han is joined by @qui_rkythoughts. She has personal experience of anorexia and autism to celebrate #autismacceptanceweek. She works with charities, hosts career fairs, and explores the intersection of eating disorders and autism on her podcast, @qui_rkythoughts.

    This week, we discuss:

    Trish's experience of anorexia and inpatient admissions, and how autism influenced Trish's patterns of behaviour.How to navigate autistic behaviours vs eating disorder behaviours and understand where the behaviours are coming from.Trish's advice for supporting someone who is neurodiverse during an inpatient admission.

    To find out more about Trish, you can listen to her podcast Quirky Thoughts where she chats about her experiences, acknowledge her uniqueness and embrace autism or follow her on Instagram @qui_rkythoughts.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics, including BMI metrics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by AnDy Darling. AnDy Darling is a singer-songwriter, described as a mix of Gwen Stefani and Doja Cat, AnDy's music blends acoustic and electronic vibes, serving up catchy melodies and bold lyrics. Her latest single ‘Skinny' dives deep into body image struggles, partnering with BDD Foundation to raise awareness and offer support. AnDy's a burst of energy, both sassy and bubbly, leaving a lasting impression with her fresh sound.

    This week, we discuss:

    AnDy's experience of BDD and how this inspires her music. The role of beauty ideals and how they impacted AnDy's experience of her body. The role of the music industry and how it can work to support societal mental health.

    To find out more about AnDy, you can follow her on Instagram @andy_darling_ae or find her on TikTok @iamandydarling.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder and body image topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Dr Amita Jassi. Amita is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the National and Specialist OCD, BDD, and Related Disorder Service for Children and Young People at South London and Maudsley (SLAM) NHS Trust. Amita is the lead for the BDD service and Research Lead for the clinic. In addition, she holds the role of Equality and Diversity Lead for National Specialist CAMHS and serves as a trustee for the BDD Foundation charity.

    This week, we discuss:

    What is body dysmorphia, including the signs, symptoms and causes of BDD.The psychology behind BDD and the research that is required.Treatment options available for those with BDD.Where BDD falls in the diagnostic criteria and how the variety of presentations affects this.Important considerations when exploring body-altering surgeries and the importance of screening ahead of surgeries.Stigmas associated with BDD and how we can support individuals to understand more about BDD. How non-specialist services can get involved to support their patients with BDD.

    To find out more about Amita, you can follow her on Instagram (@dr.amita.jassi), Twitter (@Dr_Amita_Jassi) or find out about Amita's work at SLAM here.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week’s podcast, Han is joined by Dr Lauren Duncan. Lauren is a black woman of dual heritage and has personal experience of anorexia. Lauren has just finished her PhD where she was researching the role of racism and relationships in the development of eating disorders in black women.

    This week, we discuss:

    The drive for Lauren's PhD, including the lack of research on minority ethnic groups, particularly black women. The impact of low self-esteem due to stigmas against their race and ethnicity, and how that impacted their eating disorder.The paradox of engaging with an eating disorder to feel connection, opposed to the reality of disconnection. The vulnerability an eating disorder puts on individuals and how this impacts relationships. The impact of stereotypes towards black women and the importance of religion, and how this influenced the development of anorexia. The role of boundaries in relationships and how an eating disorder can be used to excuse negative behaviours.The ambivalence black women felt towards romantic relationships and their eating disorders.The participant's relationship with sex, and the impact of anorexia.The participant's hopes and dreams for the future in regards to their race, relationships and eating disorders.

    To find out more about Lauren and her research, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Harriet Curry. Harriet is a qualified therapist and eating disorder practitioner, with a special interest in binge eating. Using an integrative psychological approach, Harriet provides therapeutic coaching to women globally, helping them regain control, understand and navigate their thoughts and feelings, and achieve freedom with food.

    This week, we discuss:

    Harriet's relationship with food and how her experience of binge eating disorder inspired her training as a therapist and eating disorder practitioner. The normalisation of binge eating behaviours in society. The hierarchy of eating disorders and shame associated with binge eating disorder.The impact a disordered relationship with food can have and the joy food freedom can bring. Harriet's work with clients including her pillars: foundations, nutrition, triggers, body image and maintaining post-recovery.

    To find out more about Harriet and her work, you can follow her on Instagram @harrietcurry_ , TikTok @_harrietcurry or visit her website.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Laura Bourne. Laura is a final year PhD student in the Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology at UCL. Laura is interested in selective eating behaviours and complex patterns of food refusal and in particular, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Laura is keen to spread awareness and increase understanding of ARFID, and through her research, hopes to contribute to the ARFID evidence-base to work towards effectively treating this disorder. 

    Eating disorder awareness week is focusing on ARFID, and with that in mind, this week's episode focuses on:

    Laura's research and interest in ARFID.The diagnostic criteria, subtypes and consequences of ARFID.The difference between ARFID and anorexia.The difference between ARFID and fussy eating.ARFID presentations in children, young people and adults.The association of autism and ARFID.The treatment available for ARFID and how to access support.

    To find out more about Laura and her research, check out her UCL page here: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/68620-laura-bourne/publications.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Hope Virgo & Suzanne Samaka. Hope Virgo is an award-winning mental health campaigner and has been involved in several campaigns and projects to improve the support eating disorder patients receive. Suzanne Samaka is a mental health campaigner and the founder of the Honesty About Editing Campaign which supports youth mental health against the challenges of low self-esteem and negative body image caused by edited content on social media.

    This week, we discuss:

    The reason eating disorder campaigning is so important to Hope and Suzanne.The state of eating disorder treatment, palliative care and the ways we are failing eating disorder patients.The goals of the campaigning which Hope and Suzanne are involved in, and the difficulties they are facing. How long we should provide treatment to eating disorder patients and if this should have a maximum duration.How you can get involved in the eating disorder campaigning, and specifically the march on 27th April 2024 at 10:30am!

    You can find more information about Hope and Suzanne and their work by following them on Instagram @hopevirgo_ / @protectyouthmentalhealth, Twitter @hopevirgo / @SuzanneSamaka or find more about their campaigns #DumpTheScales Change.org / HonestyAboutEditing Change.org.

    To find out more information regarding the march on 27th April 2024, reach out to Hope on Instagram @hopevirgo_.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Carolina Mountford. Carolina is a mental health speaker & writer who is passionate about inspiring hope for freedom from eating disorders. She movingly shares her experiences of trauma, ADHD, mental illness and eating disorders, and her journey to recovery and freedom.

    This week, we discuss:

    The stage of quasi-recovery and how Carolina broke free from this experience. The role of faith and religion in Carolina's recovery.How Carolina navigated questioning God around her eating disorder. The role of God, faith and religion in recovery.Practices during Lent that are eating disorder-friendly.

    To find out more about Carolina, you can connect with her on Instagram (@carolinamountfordmh), LinkedIn (@carolinamountford) and Twitter (@carolinamountfo).

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Emily Andrew. Emily is an Advanced EFT Tapping and Eating Disorder Practitioner and founder of We Are MindBody. Emily specialises in applying EFT to support eating disorder recovery and works with people who are struggling with disordered eating and movement to overcome fears, eliminate self-sabotage and become their favourite version of themselves. 

    This week, we discuss:

    Emily's role as a practitioner and how she works with her clients to overcome things which are keeping them stuck. What EFT is and how it supports clients with their concerns as an addition to your recovery toolbox.Emily's experience of having an eating disorder and how her relationship with alcohol aligned with this. The normalisation of binge drinking and disordered eating patterns related to alcohol. Aspects to explore when going sober based on eating disorder thoughts.Experimenting with non-alcoholic alternatives and having a flexible approach to alcohol and food.

    To find out more about Emily, you can follow her on Instagram @wearemindbody or TikTok @wearemindbody, or check out her website for more information.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's podcast, Han is joined by Jonathan Cotton. Jonathan is an integrative psychotherapist freelancing at an Eating Disorder charity whose personal and professional experiences lie with supporting the LGBTQ+ community, whether with self-harm/suicide crisis, identity work, offending behaviours, and eating disorders.

    In this week's episode, we discuss:

    The importance of clinicians having an awareness of sexuality and gender, and how it can link to mental health.Traumatic experiences that LGBTQ+ individuals may have experienced that may have impacted their mental health.The issue with assuming someone's sexuality and gender is the cause of their eating disorder and how we can navigate these beliefs. Body images in the LGBTQ+ community and how this could impact disorder behaviours. The role of labels and how this can impact your identity. How you can meet your needs without using the eating disorder.

    To find out more about Jonathan, you can connect with him on LinkedIn,

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Talia Cecchele. Talia is a Registered Dietitian and Founder of Talia Cecchele Nutrition (TCN). Talia and her clinic team work using a non-diet and intuitive eating approach to help people to ditch the diet mentality and bring balance back to nutrition. She is a big dreamer, starts her day with an oat latte and takes any opportunity she can to travel and explore.

    This week, we discuss:

    What is chewing and spitting disorder (CHSP)?CHSP's link to eating disorders and other mental health conditions.The potential causes of CHSP.The medical & psychological consequences of CHSP?How Talia works as a dietitian with her clients to support them with CHSP?How to support yourself or a loved one in navigating CHSP.

    To find out more about Talia you can follow her on Instagram @tcnutrition or visit her website.

    To read the blog that Talia and I discuss, written by Toni Rudd (@the.binge.dietitian), click here.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Bernie Wright. Bernie is a BACP (Accred) Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Qualified Clinical Supervisor and Professional Trainer. Bernie is the Clinical Director for NEDDE Neurodiversity, Eating Disorders & Eating Distress. Bernie specialises in providing training for health professionals working with neurodivergent people who are suffering from an eating disorder.

    This week, we discuss:

    Bernie's experience of supporting neurodivergent people with eating disorders.The link between eating disorders and neurodiversity based on research and Bernie's experience.The prevalence of eating disorders in the neurodiverse community.The difficulties in accessing support as a neurodivergent person and any additional challenges during recovery.The difference in signs, traits, characteristics and types of eating disorders in neurodivergent people.The importance of understanding someone's neurodivergence in eating disorder recovery and how clinicians can support them with this.

    To find out more about Bernie, you can visit the Healing Minds website , or find NEDDE on Instagram (@needetraining) or Twitter (@NEDDEtraining).

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Dr Bryony Bamford. Bryony is a Clinical Psychologist who founded and now directs The London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image. The centre provides outpatient care for eating disorders, body image issues, body dysmorphia, and emotional eating in both children and adults. Operating for 10 years, it offers evidence-based and person-centred treatment and supports professionals in the field with training and supervision.

    This week, we discuss:

    The approach that the London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image take to supporting eating disorder clients & the importance of holistic, evidence-based treatment.The role of an MDT team in eating disorder treatment.The intersection between eating disorders and body image, and how for some this doesn't play a role.The anxiety clinicians may have in working with body image, and how this can be missed in treatment.The science behind why a reduced calorie intake causes distortions to your body image.

    To find out more about The London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image you can visit their website.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Sarah King. Sarah is a Health at Every Size (HAES) Exercise Physiologist and Health Coach, who uses scientific facts and her own journey to empower individuals to develop a permanent positive relationship with food, exercise, and their body. Sarah has dedicated her career to helping individuals with disordered eating, eating disorders, exercise addiction and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

    This week, we discuss:

    Developing a flexible relationship with exercise by shifting your intentions.The physiology of exercise and the importance of recovery.How to tackle a stepped approach to changing your relationship with exercise.The importance of being honest with yourself in order to ensure you don't move from one disordered relationship with exercise to another.How to build up exercise into your life when this isn't something you've engaged in before.

    To find out more about Sarah, you can find her on the following platforms:

    Instagram / TikTok: @sarahlizkingYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahlizkingSarah’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/skactive

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Gemma Sharp. Gemma is an Associate Professor of Research and leads Body Image & Eating Disorders Research at Monash University in Melbourne. Gemma is also the Research Lead and Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Statewide Women's Mental Health Service at Alfred Health, which has specialist eating disorder treatment facilities.

    This week, we discuss:

    Gemma's research into using artificial intelligence in health and the future of robotics for eating disorder treatment.The training provided to the chat bot to ensure it is safe for eating disorder treatment.The chat bots, KIT, JEM, and ESSI, that Gemma and her team have created for eating disorder treatment and how this can support someone in early stages of recovery.The chat bot, Chat Buddy, that Gemma and her team have created to provide support to carers who's loved one is experiencing an eating disorder.The use of passive data on your mobile phone to track behaviours and support relapse prevention.

    You can find out more about Gemma by following her on Twitter @gemmasharp11 or read her research on her Scopus profile.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Sophie Corbett. Sophie is a specialist eating disorder dietitian. She supports clients in her online clinic and also works in an ARFID service. Sophie is passionate about supporting those to overcome their eating problems and has additional interests in veganism during recovery and body image work.

    This week, we discuss:

    The motivations someone may have in starting a vegan lifestyle.How Sophie works with her clients to understand their motivations behind following a vegan lifestyleConsiderations to make when considering veganism in recovery.How Sophie works with her clients to support their vegan diets and enhance eating disorder recovery.The education required for eating disorder professionals to support vegans in eating disorder recovery.How to engage in a vegan lifestyle and support the planet without impacting your eating disorder recovery.

    To find out more about Sophie, you can follow her on Instagram @cornonthecorb, or visit her website.

  • In this week's episode, Han is joined by Dr Kamila Irvine. Kamila is a senior lecturer at Lincoln University, with a research interest in body image, eating disorders, weight stigma, anti-fat bias, and developmental psychopathology with an emphasis on under-researched and under-represented populations.

    This week, we discuss:

    Kamila's tips for those who don't have the support of family at Christmas and how to navigate the festive season.How to make Christmas your own to enhance your recovery and the enjoyment you have during this season.Navigating body image and food or diet-related comments during the festive season.The shift from indulgence to restriction and diet chat in the media and society, and how to navigate this and triggers that occur.How to move away from the arbitrary rules of Christmas and to make Christmas your own and break the mould to enhance your recovery.

    To find out more about Kamila, you can follow her on Instagram @drkamilairvine or Twitter @DrKIrvine. You can also read her research on Google Scholar.

    Regarding the study Kamila mentioned regarding the barriers to physical activity for cis and transgender people, you can find out more information here.

    Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. Please check out REDCAN for more support, as suggested by Kamila. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.