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By Hannah Hickinbotham March 10, 2025
The UK’s Assisted Dying Bill raises serious concerns for individuals with eating disorders. Could they qualify as terminally ill? Explore the risks, safeguarding gaps, and why better treatment, not assisted death, is needed.
By hannah March 9, 2025
Reclaiming Women's Health by Breaking Myths Around PCOS & Eating Disorders
February 10, 2025
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Julie White. Julie is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Neurodiversity Coach, and peer support facilitator, raising awareness of mental health and neurodiversity.
February 3, 2025
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Bethany Ashley Smith. Bethany is a psychotherapist who is on a to help people feel more confident and independent in their healing journey. Bethany has spent 20 years combining her own lived experiences, working as a mental health nurse and her professional expertise in trauma, addiction, ADHD, and relationships. As a neurodiverse, mixed-race woman who’s walked her own recovery path, Bethany brings empathy and understanding to her work.
January 22, 2025
In this week's episode, we speak with eating disorder advocate, Nicky Smith, about report released by The All-Party Parliamentary Group, “The Right To Health: People with eating disorders failed”.
January 13, 2025
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Zuzanna Gajowiec. Zuzanna is a Clinical Psychologist, Family Therapist, and Ireland’s first Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant (CEDS-C). With over a decade of experience, Zuzanna is dedicated to supporting individuals and families on their journey to recovery, focusing on physical healing, body image, and family connections.
January 6, 2025
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Sam Bowen. Han met Sam at the gym, and they instantly clicked. Sam's happy-go-lucky, supportive attitude stood out as so different from the rest of the fitness industry. Sam has been incredible in supporting Han's recovery—not just physically, but mentally too—helping Han feel confident and empowered. Sam focuses on balance, fun, and finding what works for his clients lifestyle, avoiding the restriction and negativity so common in fitness culture. With Sam, fitness is about building strength, confidence, and happiness in a way that truly fits you.
December 30, 2024
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Tallulah O'Hea. Tallulah is a Body Confidence Coach and the founder of The Body Conversation , a company dedicated to delivering inspiring, educational and empowering body image workshops for teenage and pre-teen girls. Driven by a deep passion for supporting young girls in navigating body image challenges, Tallulah creates a foundation for meaningful discussions about body confidence within schools through her impactful workshops. Inspired by her own transformative journey in redefining her relationship with her body, Tallulah is committed to helping women overcome struggles with body image and cultivating a healthier, more positive connection with themselves.
December 23, 2024
A 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 and what your eating disorder wants.The importance of reminding yourself of the impact the eating disorder had on you to motivate you in recovery.The impact of an eating disorder on my relationship and how I changed this.You can also connect with me on Instagram @thefobpodcast.Please note that this podcast explores topics some individuals may find difficult to hear and should not be used as a replacement for professional advice. If you need further support after this podcast, please consider talking to someone you trust. You may also wish to contact your GP or mental health professional.We've included a list of additional support options in case you need them:Samaritans are here for whatever you are going through. You can call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.FirstSteps Eating Disorders is an eating disorders charity for children and their families, young people, and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders. You can call them on or email info@firststepsed.co.uk.Beat Eating Disorders is an eating disorder charity offering support for those with or supporting someone with an eating disorder. You can call their helpline for free on 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales), 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).
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