In this episode of the Full of Beans Podcast, Han is joined by Rose, who shares her deeply personal story of struggling with an eating disorder while living with undiagnosed autism and ADHD . Key Takeaways: How masking neurodivergent traits can contribute to emotional distress The role of eating disorders as a “comfort blanket” and coping strategy Challenges with misdiagnosis, especially around Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, Autism and ADHD in women Why many neurodivergent individual...
Jun 30, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 224
In this episode of the Full of Beans Podcast, Han is joined by Sarah Elder , a registered eating disorder dietitian and advanced clinical practitioner, to explore the real role of dietitians in eating disorder recovery. Together, we unpack what it means to offer trauma-informed, compassionate, and culturally appropriate nutritional care, far beyond simply providing meal plans. Sarah also shares her mission to make ED nutrition education more accessible and effective for all professionals working...
Jun 23, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 223
In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Daniel Magson, CEO of First Steps ED . Daniel shares his lived experience with bulimia, including how he was dismissed by a GP at 17, told that “boys don’t get eating disorders,” and left to struggle in silence. Years later, Daniel is using his experience to lead national change, proving how lived experience can shape more compassionate, accessible, and person-led support. What we cover: Bulimia stigma and being invalidated by doctors Living in secrecy a...
Jun 16, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 222
This week on the Full of Beans podcast, I’m joined by James Hitchin, therapist and founder of the Wellbeing and Recovery Collective, for an open and grounding conversation about navigating addiction, eating disorder recovery, and the stigma that so often surrounds both. James shares his lived experience with disordered eating and substance use—and how his journey through recovery shaped his work supporting others. Together, we explore how shame, silence, and societal expectations can create barr...
Jun 09, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 221
In this powerful episode of the Full of Beans Podcast, Han is joined by Jodie Goodacre, a mental health campaigner and passionate eating disorder advocate. Jodie bravely shares her lived experience of anorexia, CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), autism, and ADHD — highlighting how systemic gaps in care left her unsupported and unheard. As we prepare for the 3rd annual #DumpTheScales March on June 21st, 2025, Jodie’s story offers a vital look into why this campaign, and collective action, is ...
Jun 02, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 220
In this week’s episode of the Full of Beans Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Amy Harrison, Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor at UCL, and Clinical Lead at Altum Health. With over 13 years of experience across inpatient, day, and outpatient settings, Amy brings a wealth of expertise and warmth to her work supporting young people with eating disorders. Together, we take a deep dive into Family-Based Treatment (FBT), a powerful, evidence-based approach designed to help children and...
May 26, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 219
This week’s Full of Beans episode tackles one of the most critical (and controversial) topics in eating disorder care: are eating disorders really untreatable , or are we simply using the wrong tools? We’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Anita Federici, clinical psychologist and international DBT trainer. Dr. Federici has worked with those considered “treatment-resistant” and asks an important question: is it the person who’s resistant, or is the system failing to meet their needs? Key Takeaways Th...
May 19, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 218
In this week’s episode, Han is rejoined by Priya Tew, an award-winning, experienced registered eating disorder dietitian who works with clients to enjoy life free of anxiety around food and their body. Priya has worked extensively within the NHS and private hospitals, supporting individuals both 1-1 and in outpatient settings. Now in private practice, she offers tailored 1-1 support and group sessions through her Recovery Tribe, helping people navigate and achieve lasting eating disorder recover...
May 12, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 217
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Sophie Temple. Sophie is a final-year Doctoral Researcher specialising in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image (including body dissatisfaction and body appreciation) during the menopausal transition. My research focuses on how menopausal quality of life impacts these factors, utilising both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. We discuss: Sophie PhD research on body image, disordered eating, and menopause. The surprising gap in eatin...
May 08, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 216
In 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 “lookin...
Apr 28, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 215
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Aidan Custy, a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist with a background in CAMHS eating disorders. Aidan combines his expertise in eating disorder recovery and sports performance to support athletes in fueling their bodies without falling into restrictive patterns. Key Takeaways: The pressures on athletes to look or perform a certain way. How disordered eating can develop within sports culture. What Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is and...
Apr 21, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 214
In this powerful and insightful episode, I sit down with DJ, a peer support worker with lived experience of binge eating disorder (BED), ADHD, and addiction. Now in recovery and sober for five years, DJ shares his journey through mental distress, addiction, and ultimately finding purpose in supporting others. We explore the complexities of diagnoses, the overlap between ADHD and addiction, and the invaluable role of peer support in eating disorder treatment. Key Takeaways: The intersection betwe...
Apr 14, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 213
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Paola Falkoski, an advanced specialist eating disorder dietitian and somatic experience therapist. Paola specialises in Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and provides a clinician’s perspective on what ARFID is, how it differs from other eating disorders, and the best approaches for treatment. Together, Han and Paola explore common misunderstandings, the connection between ARFID and autism, and how clinicians and families can support indivi...
Apr 07, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 212
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Dr. Kai Thomas to mark Trans Day of Visibility. Kai is a postdoctoral researcher at Cardiff University and the lead investigator of the LEADING Study, which explores eating disorders in neurodivergent and gender-diverse individuals. Key Topics Discussed: Kai’s personal experience of anorexia and realising they were trans during recovery Factors such as gender dysphoria which can trigger eating disorders in trans folks How gatekeeping and BMI restrictions ...
Mar 31, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 211
This week, I’m joined by Bayada Mohamed Osman, a Sudanese-American advocate, public health professional, and poet with roots in the DMV. Bayada shares her journey navigating eating disorder recovery, the impact of culture and religion, and her advocacy for marginalised communities, including her work supporting Sudan during its ongoing crisis. Key takeaways: Public health & advocacy: How Bayadir's background shaped her understanding of mental health Culture & eating disorders: The inters...
Mar 24, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 210
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Fiona Hollings (Fi), an autistic advocate who has nearly recovered from anorexia. Fi shares her journey of navigating an eating disorder while being undiagnosed autistic, the challenges of treatment that wasn't tailored to neurodivergent needs, and how understanding her autism helped her move toward recovery. Together, Han and Fi explore the crucial overlap between autism and eating disorders and discuss how treatment can be adapted to better support auti...
Mar 17, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 209
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Chelsea Roff returns to the podcast to discuss the Assisted Dying Bill before Parliament and its potential implications for individuals with eating disorders. Chelsea shares insights from her research, highlighting the concerning gaps in safeguarding and the risk of eating disorder patients qualifying as "terminally ill." We explore the ethical, medical, and policy challenges surrounding assisted dying, the importance of proper treatment access, an...
Mar 10, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 208
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Georgia Spence. Georgia is an Associate Nutritionist registered with the Association for Nutrition, and specialises in women’s health. Georgia works 1 day a week for her Nutrition Business (Georgia Spence Nutrition) and works 4 days in the NHS. Georgia has been working with patients 1:1 over the last 3 years and aims to empower women's health through nourishment and balance; using evidence-based methods designed to create long-lasting positive results in ...
Mar 03, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 207
In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Michelle Jacques. Michelle is a devoted mum of two who has lived with ARFID since her son started weaning. Through her own experience of supporting her son with ARFID, she has become a passionate advocate, working tirelessly to raise awareness and support others navigating life with this complex food intake disorder. ARFID is often misunderstood, yet its impact extends far beyond the dinner plates. It shapes daily life, family dynamics, and emotional wellb...
Feb 24, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Eleanor is a Psychology student and Lived Experience Professional working as a Peer Support Worker on a CAMHS ward and a Patient Representative for the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Eleanor is passionate about using her lived experience of neurodivergence, mental illness and iatrogenic harm to improve service development and provision, particularly concerning the use of restrictive practice and ‘positive risk-taking’ on psychiatric wards. Eleanor's journey through mental illness. Understanding...
Feb 17, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 204
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. Diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s, she reflects with ‘kindsight’ on her own challenges with executive functioning and disordered eating. With both personal and professional experience, she supports individuals and organisations in fostering inclusive environments. Julie also recognises and navi...
Feb 10, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 203
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. This week, we disc...
Feb 03, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 202
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”. The report shares the experiences of those impacted by eating disorders and the inaccessible care for those who need it. As part of the report, we are calling on the Government to: 🪧Develop a National Strategy for Eating Disorders 🪧Additional Funding for Eating Disorder Services This funding should a...
Jan 22, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 201
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. As the IAEDP Chapter Chair of Ireland and Clinical Lead at a Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Centre, Zuzanna ...
Jan 13, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 200
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 Sa...
Jan 06, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 199
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 tra...
Dec 30, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 198
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. Understand...
Dec 23, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 197
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Emilie Faure. Emilie is the founder and CEO of Juniver, an award-winning health company that’s transforming the way we approach eating disorders. Juniver is the first digital therapeutic of its kind, providing on-demand 24/7 support through an app including a personalised, AI-powered recovery coach. Juniver’s mission to improve access to effective help for people with eating disorders, is deeply personal to Emilie, born from her own recovery journey, whic...
Dec 16, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 197
This week, Han is joined by Julie and Fleur to discuss Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) in eating disorder recovery. Fleur, a mum of two, shares her experience using NVR to support her daughter through anorexia recovery with kindness and compassion. She highlights the importance of self-care and nurturing the parent-child relationship to help her daughter reconnect with the family instead of retreating into the disorder. Julie, a family therapist in a CAMHS Eating Disorders Team, has been using NVR ...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 196
Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., is a body image scientist, having studied body image and eating behaviors for nearly three decades. She is passionate about understanding how to help people have a healthy relationship with their body and food. Charlotte is a psychology professor at Rutgers University and a research scientist who has published over 100 scholarly articles and chapters about health issues. Dr. Markey is also an book author, having most recently published The Body Image Book series ( The Bo...
Nov 26, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 194
