CONTENT WARNING. The topic is eating disorders, and throughout the podcast, our guest will talk about their lived experiences, as well as signposting to charities for support. Please visit your healthcare provider if you are concerned about any issues relating to this topic.
Our guest, Zoe Summers, joins us to talk about eating disorders (ED), which remain a taboo subject and can be lethal. Through Zoe’s lived experience, she has become an Ambassador for the eating disorder charity Beat UK.
In the conversation, we cover different types of eating disorders, and more specifically, binge eating disorder and orthorexia. Zoe explains the characteristics of these and how they affected her.
We chat about some of the reasons why eating disorders develop and what help and support exist to recover. As well as suggestions for approaching the subject and essential do's and don'ts about what to say to someone with an ED.
If you are experiencing any issues discussed in this podcast, please contact your healthcare practitioner.
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Hosted by Chantal Boyle, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
