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Honey Are You Happy

If you're looking for inspiration, education, advice or maybe you just need some hope in recovery from an eating disorder, then this is the podcast for you. Joss is an Assistant Psychologist and Eating Disorder Ambassador for the UK's leading eating disorder charity, Beat. She's a public speaker, researcher and a genuine bubble of positivity and hope when it comes to eating disorder recovery.
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Episodes

"What is Normal Eating?" with Dietician Sophia Boothby

In this episode I am joined by the dietician Sophia Boothby (aka eatforyoudietician ) to delve into all things eating disorders and dietetics, which is kinda important given that food is the phobia! We delve into so much: - The role of family and social media on eating habits - Importance of meal planning in recovery - Gut health and IBS in recovery - Why you shouldn't push back breakfast - How to make the most of your dietetic appointments - Why you shouldn't fear carbohydrates - Eating for you...

Sep 26, 20241 hr 13 min

How to Make The Most of Therapy

Great, you're starting therapy, but how do we be sure we'll get the most from it? and what if we've had bad experiences in the past? what is our responsibility? and how do other aspects of recovery impact how well we engage with therapy? In this episode I provide my top tips for making the most of therapy and explore each of these questions in detail.

Sep 09, 202430 min

Acceptance & Responsibility in Eating Disorder Recovery

In this episode I explore the role of acceptance and responsibility (externalising vs internalising struggle) in recovery from an eating disorder. I always promote journaling throughout recovery and provide reflective questions to help you delve deeper into the areas of acceptance and responsibility in your own recovery. Connect with me: @honeyareyouhappy

Sep 02, 202418 min

Applying 'opposite action' in recovery from an eating disorder

In this episode I talk through how to apply the skill 'opposite action' in recovery from an eating disorder. Opposite action is a skill from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). I give personal insights, plenty of examples and practical advice around how to successfully utilise this skill in your own recovery. If you found this episode useful please leave the podcast a rating and a review as it really supports the free content I create for you on Spotify. @honeyareyouhappy Get support now from...

May 10, 202425 min

Weight Restoration in Eating Disorder Recovery with Rheanna Norfolk

In this episode I am joined by Rheanna Norfolk (aka @rediscoveringrheanna ) to talk about managing weight restoration in recovery, body image, overcoming challenges in recovery, developing self compassion and finding hope through recovery accounts online. If you value the content I create please leave a rating and a review as it really helps us reach & inspire more people. Thank you!

Mar 05, 20241 hr 3 min

Challenges in treating eating disorders with Dr Chuks Nwuba

In this episode I am joined by Dr Chuks Nwuba . Chuks is a London based mental health doctor who has a particular interest in eating disorders. He has the most impressive resume, being voted one of the Powerful Media's Top 10 Black Future Leaders 2017-18, he is the Clinical Lead for Mind of the Student charity and a member of the Association of Black Psychiatrists. If that's not enough for you, he's also got his first book being launched this February, ' Eating Disorders Don't Discriminate' , av...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 9 min

Sitting in discomfort, finding faith and building curiosity into recovery with Tori Peyton (aka @GrowwithTori)

Today I am joined by the lovely Tori Peyton aka @GrowwithTori who after deciding to post about her recovery on social media 9 months ago has become somewhat of a recovery icon, reaching over 33 thousand people with her message of hope, faith, encouragement and support. Tori shares insights into her own recovery journey thus far, including coming to terms with trauma, finding faith, reaching breaking point and how developing curiosity and compassion toward herself has helped her face change. **Tr...

Jan 31, 202451 min

Challenging your eating disorder at the dinner table

In the final episode of 2023 I am addressing how you can challenge your eating disorder thoughts when you are faced with food. For more support please head to BEAT their hotlines and webchats are open 365 days a year. Follow me on Instagram...

Dec 23, 202327 min

Eating Disorder Recovery At Christmas: Creating Routine & Planning for Success

For many in recovery from an eating disorder Christmas feels overwhelming due to the lack (or change) of routine and availability of food. In this short but very sweet episode I cover the importance of creating a routine for Christmas events, shifting the focus from food to festivities and much more. @honeyareyouhappy

Dec 14, 202313 min

Eating Disorder Recovery: Setting Boundaries and Being Assertive

In this episode I cover tips on how t set boundaries and be assertive with friends and family in order to cope with triggers around the Christmas period. Eating disorder recovery is really difficult and in order to get our needs met and feel supported and safe boundaries and assertiveness skills are so important. BEAT support groups...

Dec 08, 202319 min

Eating Disorder Recover: Coping at Christmas

Christmas can be a super stressful time for those in recovery from an eating disorder. In this episode I go through 4 strategies to manage eating disorder recovery at Christmas. BEAT support groups Follow me on Instagram...

Nov 29, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Bulimia, Body Image and Founding 'Been There', the first mentorship app for Body Image difficulties, with CEO Tessa Peters

Today I am joined by the lovely and bubbly Tessa Peters, Founder & CEO of the charity 'Been There'. Been There supports people with body image issues by pairing them through an app with a vetted and trained Mentor who has relatable experience. Tessa set this up in response to her own battle with an eating disorder for 11 years. She desperately searched for help from someone who had gone through something similar and understood. After trying many different forms of professional help, she even...

Sep 04, 202355 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Finding your 'why' in recovery, faith through tough times and campaigning for change with eating disorder campaigner and best selling author, Hope Virgo

In today's episode I am joined by the infamous Hope Virgo: eating disorder campaigner and bestselling author. Hope is the founder of the UK based campaign 'Dump The Scales' which calls for the Government to pay attention to the rising rates of eating disorders in the UK and the mass amounts of people being refused treatment based on an irrelevant metric - weight/BMI. Hopes energy and drive toward change is contagious and I'm sure you'll walk away from this episode feeling passionate about suppor...

Aug 11, 202341 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Finding peace with your body, managing weight gain & creating a recovery community online with eating disorder advocate and psychologist, Lucy Claire

In this episode my guest, @lovelucyclaire has joined me all the way from South Africa to chat about her recovery from anorexia, setting up a recovery community online, avoiding triggers, managing weight gain and healing her relationship with exercise... and so much more! Lucy is an eating disorder advocate and newly qualified education psychologist. Check her out on instagram and youtube . Follow Joss ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠FREE Discovery Call...

Jul 31, 202357 minSeason 3Ep. 5

The science of behaviour change & creating an app for eating disorder recovery, with Lindsey Depledge, behavioural scientist & co-founder of Bean Bag Health

In this episode I am joined by the bubbly, quite frankly intimidatingly intelligent, Lindsey Depledge; behavioural scientist and co-founder of Bean Bag Health . Lindsey has her own lived experience of having an eating disorder and discusses how she applied principles of behaviour change to her own recovery and how hearing about the how inaccessible treatment is for eating disorders, went on to co-found a new therapeutic app for eating disorder recovery! In this episode: Lindsey's recovery Applyi...

Jul 19, 202354 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Stepping into your higher self and choosing recovery with Therapeutic Coach & Healer, Laura Phelan

In todays episode I am joined by the wonderful Laura Phelan; therapeutic coach and healer, specialising in helping women heal their self image so that they can create the life they truly desire and feel at home in themselves. In this episode we cover: Laura's recovery from anorexia The role of spirituality Managing anxiety when changing behaviour Whole person treatment Managing summer in recovery CONNECT WITH JOSS Insta Tiktok FREE Discovery Call CONNECT WITH LAURA Insta Moon Circle Event Discov...

Jul 10, 202349 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Autism and Eating Disorder Recovery with Expert by Experience, Emily Nuttall

In this episode I am joined by the delightful Emily Nuttall . Emily is an 'Expert by Experience’ for the Adult Disability, Learning Disability and Autism Service here in Guernsey. This role allows her to work with learning disability, autism and other Health & Social Care Services including education and eating disorders. Emily was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 1, lost the sight in her left eye at the age of 11, diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 16 and spondylolisthesis at the ag...

Jul 02, 202336 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Using the 'all in' approach to healing extreme hunger in recovery from anorexia with Lucy Carrett

In this episode I am joined by Luce. Luce is currently in recovery from anorexia and following her last relapse has chosen to focus on achieving a full recovery by following the 'All-In' method: eating unrestrictedly and honouring her bodies cravings and desire to rest in order to restore energy imbalance! Lucy is now passionate about this approach and raising awareness about how the standard approach to treatment is not suitable for everyone and often fall short on treating eating disorders eff...

May 31, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Exercise in recovery: compulsion or empowerment? & whether the term 'recovered' is helpful?

In todays podcast I am joined by the wonderful Lara Rebecca. Lara is Cardiff based Mental Health and Eating Disorder Awareness Advocate. She uses her previous experiences of anorexia nervosa, depression, and anxiety disorder to raise awareness, educate, and challenge predetermined societal stigmas. In this episode we delve into all things eating disorder recovery in the community, finding motivation, balancing exercise in recovery and moving away from labels. If you enjoy this show please give i...

May 26, 202359 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Eating Disorder Recovery: A Mothers Perspective

Today I am joined by Vicky Lee. Vicky is mother too the lovely DaisyLiftsUK (Daisy Lee) who joined me a while back talking about her own recovery from anorexia and bulimia. As it's mental health awareness week I wanted to share the perspective of managing mental illness from a parents perspective. Obviously all experiences are unique and Vicky is just one mum sharing her own journey with Daisy. This episode comes with a trigger warning as it does mention BMI and references to body weight that co...

May 17, 202332 min

Grief in Eating Disorder Recovery with recovery coach Ciandra aka Flourish with Ciandra

In this episode I have partnered up with the wonderful Ciandra aka Flourish with Ciandra . Ciandra is an expert eating disorder recovery coach who has dedicated her career to guiding individuals towards a life of freedom, balance and self-love through her compassionate and empowering approach. In this conversation we are digging into all things grief in eating disorders: Role of grief in the development of eating disorders Grief in maintaining eating disorders Grieving the loss of your eating di...

May 05, 202333 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Beating Bulimia and Binge Eating with therapist Scarlett

In this episode I am joined by Scarlett O'Connor; recovered bulimic turned eating disorder therapist. Scarlett shares her own journey through eating disorder recovery including: Impact on family life Her husband as an enabler Managing anxiety in recovery Dissociating from the illness How she helps people through her therapeutic approach. You can find more about Scarlett's coaching on her: Website Linked In Facebook Connect with me Instagram Blog FREE Journaling Guide FREE Intuitive Eating Guide...

Apr 30, 20231 hrSeason 2Ep. 7

Neurodiversity Explored: ADHD & Autism in Adulthood

Today I am joined by Tanisha Cro , a Finance Manager & Accredited Financial Coach @ Neurodiverse Money an ND advocate helping other busy brains elevate their finances through personalised financial coaching. Tanisha shares her story being diagnosed with ADHD and Autism in adulthood, how her problems presented, her journey to diagnosis, strategies to help and top tips if you're thinking you too may be neurodiverse! CONNECT You can find Tanisha on LinkedIn and Instagram Connect with me on Inst...

Mar 25, 202346 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Your body isn't the problem: Ditching the diets and finding peace with food, with Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counsellor, Cassie Barnard

Today I am joined by Cassie Barnard : a 'Food Freedom' Dietitian and certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor. Cassie has dedicated her career to helping women break free from chronic dieting, remove shame & guilt from eating and build a peaceful relationship with food and their body . She is also the founder of the Eat with Ease Online Programme (2022), where you can work with me in a one-to-one or small group capacity. In this episode we delve into all things Binge Eating , intuitive eating a...

Mar 01, 202357 minSeason 2Ep. 5

“Your emotions won’t kill you, but your drinking might”: A “sobering” episode ft. the best Super Hans impression you’ll hear this side of the Atlantic

Today I am joined with actor and podcast host Daniel Crespin for a very sobering episode (excuse the pun), c hatting all things alcoholism, substance abuse, 12 step programmes and how to sit with painful emotions . Make sure you listen to the end to hear the best Stewy Griffin and Super Hans impressions, as well as his top tips for anyone struggling with recovery. You can find Daniel Crespin on: Instagram Blog Podcast on Apple and Spotify I offer a FREE Coaching Call for all things disordered ea...

Feb 16, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 4

"Stop Staring at My Potatoes": Recovery from anorexia and living with chronic pain, with Rachael Hollwey

In todays episode we speak about all things eating disorders and chronic pain . Author, Pilates instructor and mental health advocate Rachael Hollwey is my wonderful guest, she speaks all about her recovery from anorexia, a bumble bee that saved her life and me shouting at her about the size of her potatoes (woops!). Rachael's amazing story continues as she learns to live with a rare form of the connective tissue disorder - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - which has lead her have to flee the UK and chas...

Feb 08, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Men's Mental Health: Muscle dysmorphia, Narcissism & Changing Norms with George Mycock

Today I am joined by the lovely George Mycock. George is the founder of Myominds , a charity that aims to demystify mental health within the fitness industry. George broke his back in his teens and gained a significant amount of weight which led him to start his 'weight loss journey' and developing muscle dysmorphia as well as various combinations of eating and exercise disorders . His insights and passion for this area is infectious, I am so psyched for you to hear this episode, we cover so muc...

Feb 01, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Speed Dating Your Therapist, The Importance of Compassion & Too Many Analogies, with Counselling Psychologist Yalda

In the first of season 2 we are chatting all things therapy with the wonderful Yalda (trainee counselling psychologist). In this episode we cover so many fab topics... 1. Clinical vs Counselling Psychology 2. What we mean by an "Integrative Approach" 3. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy vs CBT 4. Developing compassion with ACT 5. Finding the right therapist for you Want more free help? FREE coaching call FREE journaling book Instagram...

Jan 26, 202350 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Behaviour Change Strategies that Actually Work: Be the F%cking Change

In the final episode of 2022 I am chatting all things behaviour change and share with you some of the top tips I use with my clients that actually work!! This episode covers: 1. What is a behaviour change technique? 2. Why do we find it hard to change behaviours? 3. How health coaching can help you create clear goals you can stick to 4. 4 top tips to change behaviour FREE Stuff Goal Setting Journal Coaching Call Find Me At: @honeyareyouhappy...

Dec 27, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 16
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