Honey Are You Happy

In this episode I am joined by the dietician Sophia Boothby (aka eatforyoudietician ) to delve into all things eating disorders and dietetics, which is kinda important given that food is the phobia! We delve into so much: - The role of family and social media on eating habits - Importance of meal planning in recovery - Gut health and IBS in recovery - Why you shouldn't push back breakfast - Ho...

Great, you're starting therapy, but how do we be sure we'll get the most from it? and what if we've had bad experiences in the past? what is our responsibility? and how do other aspects of recovery impact how well we engage with therapy? In this episode I provide my top tips for making the most of therapy and explore each of these questions in detail.

In this episode I explore the role of acceptance and responsibility (externalising vs internalising struggle) in recovery from an eating disorder. I always promote journaling throughout recovery and provide reflective questions to help you delve deeper into the areas of acceptance and responsibility in your own recovery. Connect with me: @honeyareyouhappy

In this episode I talk through how to apply the skill 'opposite action' in recovery from an eating disorder. Opposite action is a skill from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). I give personal insights, plenty of examples and practical advice around how to successfully utilise this skill in your own recovery. If you found this episode useful please leave the podcast a rating and a revie...

In this episode I am joined by Jade Attwood - personal trainer with lived experience of recovering from AN - to answer all the questions you wrote to me on Instagram about exercise in recovery. Follow for more: Honey, Are You Happy

In this episode I am joined by Rheanna Norfolk (aka @rediscoveringrheanna ) to talk about managing weight restoration in recovery, body image, overcoming challenges in recovery, developing self compassion and finding hope through recovery accounts online. If you value the content I create please leave a rating and a review as it really helps us reach & inspire more people. Thank you!

In this episode I am joined by Dr Chuks Nwuba . Chuks is a London based mental health doctor who has a particular interest in eating disorders. He has the most impressive resume, being voted one of the Powerful Media's Top 10 Black Future Leaders 2017-18, he is the Clinical Lead for Mind of the Student charity and a member of the Association of Black Psychiatrists. If that's not enough for...

Today I am joined by the lovely Tori Peyton aka @GrowwithTori who after deciding to post about her recovery on social media 9 months ago has become somewhat of a recovery icon, reaching over 33 thousand people with her message of hope, faith, encouragement and support. Tori shares insights into her own recovery journey thus far, including coming to terms with trauma, finding faith, reaching breaki...

In the final episode of 2023 I am addressing how you can challenge your eating disorder thoughts when you are faced with food. For more support please head to BEAT their hotlines and webchats are open 365 days a year. Follow me on Instagram

For many in recovery from an eating disorder Christmas feels overwhelming due to the lack (or change) of routine and availability of food. In this short but very sweet episode I cover the importance of creating a routine for Christmas events, shifting the focus from food to festivities and much more. @honeyareyouhappy

In this episode I cover tips on how t set boundaries and be assertive with friends and family in order to cope with triggers around the Christmas period. Eating disorder recovery is really difficult and in order to get our needs met and feel supported and safe boundaries and assertiveness skills are so important. BEAT support groups

Christmas can be a super stressful time for those in recovery from an eating disorder. In this episode I go through 4 strategies to manage eating disorder recovery at Christmas. BEAT support groups Follow me on Instagram

Today I am joined by the lovely and bubbly Tessa Peters, Founder & CEO of the charity 'Been There'. Been There supports people with body image issues by pairing them through an app with a vetted and trained Mentor who has relatable experience. Tessa set this up in response to her own battle with an eating disorder for 11 years. She desperately searched for help from someone who had gon...

In today's episode I am joined by the infamous Hope Virgo: eating disorder campaigner and bestselling author. Hope is the founder of the UK based campaign 'Dump The Scales' which calls for the Government to pay attention to the rising rates of eating disorders in the UK and the mass amounts of people being refused treatment based on an irrelevant metric - weight/BMI. Hopes energy and d...

In this episode my guest, @lovelucyclaire has joined me all the way from South Africa to chat about her recovery from anorexia, setting up a recovery community online, avoiding triggers, managing weight gain and healing her relationship with exercise... and so much more! Lucy is an eating disorder advocate and newly qualified education psychologist. Check her out on instagram and youtube . Follow...

In this episode I am joined by the bubbly, quite frankly intimidatingly intelligent, Lindsey Depledge; behavioural scientist and co-founder of Bean Bag Health . Lindsey has her own lived experience of having an eating disorder and discusses how she applied principles of behaviour change to her own recovery and how hearing about the how inaccessible treatment is for eating disorders, went on to co-...

In todays episode I am joined by the wonderful Laura Phelan; therapeutic coach and healer, specialising in helping women heal their self image so that they can create the life they truly desire and feel at home in themselves. In this episode we cover: Laura's recovery from anorexia The role of spirituality Managing anxiety when changing behaviour Whole person treatment Managing summer in recov...

In this episode I am joined by the delightful Emily Nuttall . Emily is an  'Expert by Experience’ for the Adult Disability, Learning Disability and Autism Service here in Guernsey. This role allows her to work with learning disability, autism and other Health & Social Care Services including education and eating disorders. Emily was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 1, lost the sight in...

In this episode I am joined by Luce. Luce is currently in recovery from anorexia and following her last relapse has chosen to focus on achieving a full recovery by following the 'All-In' method: eating unrestrictedly and honouring her bodies cravings and desire to rest in order to restore energy imbalance! Lucy is now passionate about this approach and raising awareness about how the stand...

In todays podcast I am joined by the wonderful Lara Rebecca. Lara is Cardiff based Mental Health and Eating Disorder Awareness Advocate. She uses her previous experiences of anorexia nervosa, depression, and anxiety disorder to raise awareness, educate, and challenge predetermined societal stigmas. In this episode we delve into all things eating disorder recovery in the community, finding motivati...

Today I am joined by Vicky Lee. Vicky is mother too the lovely DaisyLiftsUK (Daisy Lee) who joined me a while back talking about her own recovery from anorexia and bulimia. As it's mental health awareness week I wanted to share the perspective of managing mental illness from a parents perspective. Obviously all experiences are unique and Vicky is just one mum sharing her own journey with Daisy...

In this episode I have partnered up with the wonderful Ciandra aka Flourish with Ciandra . Ciandra is an expert eating disorder recovery coach who has dedicated her career to guiding individuals towards a life of freedom, balance and self-love through her compassionate and empowering approach. In this conversation we are digging into all things grief in eating disorders: Role of grief in the devel...

In this episode I am joined by Scarlett O'Connor; recovered bulimic turned eating disorder therapist. Scarlett shares her own journey through eating disorder recovery including: Impact on family life Her husband as an enabler Managing anxiety in recovery Dissociating from the illness How she helps people through her therapeutic approach. You can find more about Scarlett's coaching on her:...

Today I am joined by Tanisha Cro , a Finance Manager & Accredited Financial Coach @ Neurodiverse Money an ND advocate helping other busy brains elevate their finances through personalised financial coaching. Tanisha shares her story being diagnosed with ADHD and Autism in adulthood, how her problems presented, her journey to diagnosis, strategies to help and top tips if you're thinking you...

Today I am joined by Cassie Barnard : a 'Food Freedom' Dietitian and certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor. Cassie has dedicated her career to helping women break free from chronic dieting, remove shame & guilt from eating and build a peaceful relationship with food and their body . She is also the founder of the Eat with Ease Online Programme (2022), where you can work with me in a one-to-one...