The Full of Beans Podcast
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<p><strong>Full of Beans Podcast: Sharing the Unheard Voices in Eating Disorders</strong></p><p>Eating disorders are complex, often misunderstood, and wrapped in layers of stigma. That’s why Full of Beans is here - to open up the conversation and foster understanding through real, raw, and research-backed discussions.</p><p>Hosted by Han, founder of Full of Beans and passionate mental health advocate, this podcast explores eating disorders through the lens of lived experience, clinical expertise, and the latest research. </p><p>Each week, Han sits down with guests, including individuals with firsthand experiences, clinicians, researchers, and charities, who all share one goal: to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and support those affected by eating disorders.</p><p>With a mix of heartfelt stories and professional insights, Full of Beans is a space for education, advocacy, and connection. Whether you're navigating your own eating disorder journey, supporting a loved one, or working in the mental health field, this podcast is here to provide knowledge, compassion, and hope.</p><p><strong>Join us in creating a community where eating disorders are understood, and no one feels alone in their struggles.</strong></p><p>(Please note: This podcast is for awareness and education purposes and is not a substitute for professional therapeutic support.)</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 1, 2026
Hope, Belief, Freedom and Forever After 40 years of Anorexia with Andrea Stroud
<p><strong>Have you ever thought you've spent too long ill with an eating disorder, that there's just no way you can recover from an eating disorder? If that's you, this episode is for you.</strong></p><p>This week on the <strong>Full of Beans Podcast</strong>, I'm joined by Andrea Stroud, mum to Joshua, Jacob and Tommy who has lived with anorexia, in secret, for over 40 years. Andrea hopes that by sharing her story and the reality of living with an eating disorder and its impact on family life, she can give others hope that it’s never too late to recover.</p><p>We also talk about years of missed red flags from medical professionals, the moment Andrea said "I am actually quite unwell," and what has made eating disorder recovery feel different this time around.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p><ul><li>How growing up in a weight-focused family left Andrea feeling different from everyone around her</li><li>How gymnastics, dance and athletics brought an early focus on appearance and comparison</li><li>The missed red flags across years of medical appointments, from gynaecology to gastroenterology</li><li>How dismissal by healthcare professionals reinforced the belief of not being sick enough</li><li>The study day that finally gave Andrea permission to say she was actually quite unwell</li><li>How Andrea opened up to her son Josh after 40 years of silent struggles </li><li>Going back into treatment, and why this time felt different </li><li>Why rigid meal plans can work against the very thing eating disorder recovery needs </li><li>What mental hunger is and how it can be misunderstood in treatment </li><li>Opposite actions as a practical tool for challenging eating disorder thoughts</li><li>Why food is about more than fuel, it is connection, presence and belonging</li><li>Why Andrea's word for long-term anorexia recovery is connection</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Us:</strong></p><ul><li>Subscribe to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5RcJRo9tyIP4RzeZr2kSNO?si=c92678e266634b61"><strong>Full of Beans Podcast</strong></a></li><li>Follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/_wearefullofbeans/"><strong>Full of Beans</strong></a> on Instagram</li><li>Check out our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wearefullofbeans.com/you-can-eat-that"><strong>website</strong></a></li><li>Listen on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/STqxAjBmPoU"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></li><li>Connect with Andrea on Instagram (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/andreainrecovery/"><strong>@andreainrecovery</strong></a>), as well as her son Joshua (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/joshuahillsnutrition/"><strong>@joshuahillsnutrition</strong></a>)</li></ul><p>⚠️ <strong>Content Note:</strong> This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, anorexia and disordered eating. Please look after yourself as you listen.</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help us spread awareness.</p><p>Sending positive beans your way, <strong>Han 💛</strong></p>
May 25, 2026
The Intersectionality of Eating Disorders, Neurodivergence & LGBTQIA+ with Dr Lauren Lovegood
<p>Have you ever felt like you’re constantly trying to "fit into a box" that just wasn't made for you?</p><p>This week on the Full of Beans Podcast, Han is joined by Dr. Lauren Lovegood, a psychologist who specialises in the intersection of Eating Disorders, Neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism), and the LGBTQ+ community.</p><p>We talk about the "internal sense of difference" that so many of us feel growing up and how, sometimes, an eating disorder can sneak in as a way to find control, "mask" our true selves, or even seek out that much-needed dopamine.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Treatment Spectrum: </strong>Why anorexia is actually a much smaller piece of the ED puzzle than society thinks.</li><li><strong>Identity & Belonging:</strong> The unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and how gender-affirming care can coexist with a healthy body image.</li><li><strong>The Neurodivergent Brain: </strong>Why "Executive Function" makes university transitions so tricky and why your "fidgety brain" might be driving your food behaviours.</li><li><strong>Gender Affirming Care: </strong>We discuss the desire to align our physical bodies with our internal identity.</li><li><strong>The Glorification of Weight Loss:</strong> Exploring the challenges of restrictive behaviours in the queer community to cause a more "feminine" or "masculine" look.</li><li><strong>Identity Roles & Stereotypes: </strong>How to find where we belong without fuelling obsession with our appearance.</li><li><strong>ARFID & Sensory Safety: </strong>Understanding why "beige foods" feel safe and how to branch out without the fear and force gently.</li><li><strong>The Low Self-Esteem Trap: </strong>How external pressure to be "disciplined" can fuel the eating disorder voice.</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Us:</strong></p><ul><li>Subscribe to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5RcJRo9tyIP4RzeZr2kSNO?si=c92678e266634b61"><strong>Full of Beans Podcast</strong></a></li><li>Follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/_wearefullofbeans/"><strong>Full of Beans</strong></a> on Instagram</li><li>Check out our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wearefullofbeans.com/neurodiversity-lgbtq-eatingdisorders"><strong>website</strong></a></li><li>Listen on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/8RhTQ84xpQE"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></li><li>Connect with Lauren via her <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lovegoodpsychology.co.uk/"><strong>website</strong></a></li></ul><p>⚠️ <strong>Content Note:</strong> This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, body image, neurodiversity, gender and sexuality. Please look after yourself as you listen.</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help us spread awareness.</p><p>Sending positive beans your way, <strong>Han 💛</strong></p>
May 18, 2026
Navigating Exercise During Eating Disorder Recovery with Dr Amit Mistry
<p>We often view exercise as the "golden ticket" for mental health, but for those navigating eating disorders, the line between movement and compulsion is incredibly thin.</p><p>In this week’s episode of Full of Beans, Han is joined by Dr. Amit Mistry, a Consultant Sports Psychiatrist at the Nightingale Hospital. Amit brings a unique dual perspective to the table, advocating for the robust mental health benefits of physical activity while managing the high-stakes clinical risks of over-exercise in inpatient eating disorder settings.</p><p>We explore why exercise shouldn't be a "black or white" conversation and how we can reintroduce movement without falling back into the trap of rigidity.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we talk about:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Biopsychosocial Model:</strong> How sport serves as "fertiliser for the brain" while providing self-mastery and social connection.</li><li><strong>The Social Media Myth:</strong> Why we need to challenge the "exercise is all you need" narrative and replace it with a multi-pronged approach to mental health.</li><li><strong>Inpatient Realities:</strong> The difficult balance of prioritising physical stability (cardiovascular status and refeeding) while introducing social exercises like yoga or swimming.</li><li><strong>Exercise as a Spectrum:</strong> Identifying when recreational movement crosses the line into a systemic, "drug-like" addiction that impacts bone health and fertility.</li><li><strong>Red-S vs. Depression:</strong> The clinical challenge of distinguishing between relative energy deficiency in sport and primary low mood.</li><li><strong>The "Elite" Trap:</strong> Why 99% of us aren't elite athletes and shouldn't be following the regimented, high-intake/high-output diets we see in our feeds.</li><li><strong>Diagnostic Switching:</strong> Understanding the shift into Orthorexia and why being "high functioning" doesn't mean you aren't in distress.</li></ul><p>Something that really stayed with me from this conversation was the idea of Identity vs. Performance. When we strip away the sports and the training, who are we? Recovery isn't about stopping forever; it’s about regaining the autonomy to choose rest without guilt.</p><p><strong>Connect with Us:</strong></p><ul><li>Subscribe to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5RcJRo9tyIP4RzeZr2kSNO?si=c92678e266634b61"><strong>Full of Beans Podcast</strong></a></li><li>Follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/_wearefullofbeans/"><strong>Full of Beans</strong></a> on Instagram</li><li>Check out our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wearefullofbeans.com/exercise-addiction-eating-disorder-recovery"><strong>website</strong></a></li><li>Listen on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/30en2xyfHf8"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></li><li>Connect with Dr Amit on Instagram (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/dramistrypsych/">@dramistrypsych)</a></li></ul><p>⚠️ <strong>Content Note:</strong> This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, anxiety, restrictive eating and medical trauma. Please look after yourself as you listen.</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help us spread awareness.</p><p>Sending positive beans your way, <strong>Han 💛</strong></p><p>Thank you to Nightingale Hospital for sponsoring Full of Beans.</p>
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- What is The Full of Beans Podcast?
<p><strong>Full of Beans Podcast: Sharing the Unheard Voices in Eating Disorders</strong></p><p>Eating disorders are complex, often misunderstood, and wrapped in layers of stigma. That’s why Full of Beans is here - to open up the conversation and foster understanding through real, raw, and research-backed discussions.</p><p>Hosted by Han, founder of Full of Beans and passionate mental health advocate, this podcast explores eating disorders through the lens of lived experience, clinical expertise, and the latest research. </p><p>Each week, Han sits down with guests, including individuals with firsthand experiences, clinicians, researchers, and charities, who all share one goal: to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and support those affected by eating disorders.</p><p>With a mix of heartfelt stories and professional insights, Full of Beans is a space for education, advocacy, and connection. Whether you're navigating your own eating disorder journey, supporting a loved one, or working in the mental health field, this podcast is here to provide knowledge, compassion, and hope.</p><p><strong>Join us in creating a community where eating disorders are understood, and no one feels alone in their struggles.</strong></p><p>(Please note: This podcast is for awareness and education purposes and is not a substitute for professional therapeutic support.)</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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