Hello and welcome to Weight Stories. In this episode we talk to Gemma Oaten, (renowned Actor) and Patron and Charity Manager of Seed Eating Disorders Support Service. We are extremely grateful to talk to Gemma about her own story of an eating disorder and journey of recovery, we discuss symptoms and triggers, OCD, mental health, promoting early intervention and highlighting how the range of support services Seed offer, from a group of people with lived experience, can provide support to both sufferers and loved ones caring for those suffering to “help the person and not the eating disorder."
A gentle warning, this podcast discusses issues with weight that some listeners may find difficult. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.
10 May 2021
Weight Stories: The False Promise of Diet Culture
Hello and welcome to Weight Stories. In this episode we talk to Emma about misrepresentation of eating disorders and disordered eating, problematic world structures that enforce a toxic way of life, fat phobia, positive social media accounts, food labels, the false promise of diet culture and truly life-inspiring tips on body positivity, recovery and how to get support.
A gentle warning, this podcast discusses issues with weight that some listeners may find difficult. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.
3 May 2021
Weight Stories: School Trips & Photographs
Hello and welcome to Weight Stories. In this episode we talk to Lynda about school trips and photographs, hurtful comments that can stick with you for a lifetime, the danger of comparison, body identity and personal weight labels and incredible wisdom on living your life to the best that you can.
A gentle warning, this podcast discusses issues with weight that some listeners may find difficult. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.
26 Apr 2021
Weight Stories: Feeling Safe & Sharing Tools
Hello and welcome to Weight Stories. In this episode we talk to Parisa about safety, trauma and unwanted attention, having self-worth, meditation and her desire to share her tools and knowledge to help others embrace and accept who they are and know we are enough.
A gentle warning, this podcast discusses issues with weight that some listeners may find difficult. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.
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