Beating BDD

About Beating BDD

Information and inspiration for people living with body dysmorphic disorder, from the BDD Foundation in the UK. To learn more about the show and the work of the BDD Foundation, visit http://bddfoundation.org

Publisher

BDD Foundation

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Nov 2019

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Episode 44 Holly Sherriff – recovery story

   Holly Sherriff first had symptoms of BDD in her early teens, but it wasn't until she was 18 that the condition really took hold – and lockdown pushed it to its worst. In this conversation, Holly talks about the years she spent hiding from the world, the therapy that gave her life back, and how, five years into recovery, her life now feels vivid, joyful and connected.

2. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Episode 43 Scott Granet – recovery story

   The author, speaker and therapist Scott Granet has lived with BDD for many decades, but he's now learnt to manage the disorder so it's 'no more than a minor nuisance'. He tells us about the childhood roots of his condition, the serious episodes that have marked his life, and how his daughter has changed his perspective on what matters.

3. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Episode 42 Rachel Moore - recovery story

   Our guest, Rachel Moore, lived with undiagnosed BDD for around 30 years before finally receiving a diagnosis in her late thirties. She talks candidly about childhood bullying, family comments, and how the disorder affected her relationships and confidence. Today, Rachel lives a full and enjoyable life, which includes performing in a band and volunteering with the BDD Foundation.

Who has been a guest on Beating BDD

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Elliot Ditton
• Billie McPhilbin
• Arie Winograd
• Tilly Kaye
• Eva Fisher

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

37 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

49

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

Contact Beating BDD

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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