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Send us Fan Mail Caring for a loved one with an Eating Disorder? Are you finding it challenging, exhausting, or even frightening? Have you ever wondered whether you’ve somehow got parenting wrong — or blamed yourself for what your child is going through? You are not alone. Join us for a compassionate and honest conversation with tastelife charity founder Di and her husband Graham, who faced these...

Send us Fan Mail Eating Disorders: Caring from Afar Join us for this 30-minute lunchtime webinar where members of the tastelife team are joined by Ruth, a Social Prescriber with a local GP surgery, who shares her experience of caring for a loved one from afar. Supporting a loved one from a distance presents unique emotional and practical challenges. How do you stay connected without overwhelming t...

Send us Fan Mail Supporting Colleagues with Eating Disorders Have you every worried that a colleague might be struggling... but felt unsure what to say or how to help? Eating disorders affect many people in the workplace, yet they often go unnnoticed or misunderstood. In this short webinar, we'll explore: Types of eating disorders. H elping you understand the key differences and common miscon...

Send us Fan Mail When eating disorders affect one, they affect all. Hear Paul's story as the brother to sisters, who were both affected by eating disorders. Supporting Siblings Impacted by Eating Disorders Join us for a 30-minute lunchtime webinar where members of the tastelife team are joined by Paul who shares his experience of living with sisters affected by eating disorders. Being a sibli...

Send us Fan Mail In this webinar, we will discuss what disordered eating is, how it is different from eating disorders, and why it shouldn't be ignored. What is DISORDERED eating? Join us for a 30-minute lunchtime webinar where members of the tastelife team will discuss what disordered eating is. This podcast-style webinar will be an easy way to hear about the experiences of those who have fa...

Send us Fan Mail In this webinar, we will explain what ARFID is, share some helpful tips and where to get further help. What is ARFID? Join us for a 30-minute lunchtime webinar where members of the tastelife team will give an overview of ARFID, what the behaviours look like and share some tips on how to start to help someone affected by ARFID. Suitable for anyone (aged 16+), this podcast-style web...

Send us Fan Mail Information for Social Prescribers on responding well to cases or patients with disordered eating or a diagnosed eating disorder. Elevate your support skills for patients struggling with Eating Disorders Social Prescribers are essential frontline support for individuals who often present with symptoms that frequently mask a complex eating disorder. Join retired GP and former taste...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast-style webinar we will discuss why eating disorders start; speaking as educators and informed by our own lived experiences. Why do eating disorders start? Join us for a 30-minute lunchtime webinar where members of the tastelife team will discuss the causes of eating disorders and the early warning signs. This podcast style webinar will be an easy way to hear about t...

Send us Fan Mail This month, we chat to George from myominds.co.uk who will unpack the nuanced connection between exercise and eating disorders. Exercise Addiction and Eating Disorders Join us for a 30-minute lunchtime webinar where members of the tastelife team are joined by George Mycock , of MyoMinds (myominds.co.uk) who shares his knowledge of the connection between exercise, exercise addictio...

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Send us Fan Mail Today's host Abbie Carroll is joined by expert Dr Barbara Mitra, Principal Lecturer in Media and Culture at Worcester University, who shares some research on social media and the impact it has on people with eating disorders; and Rachel Arberry who has walked the journey of struggling with an eating disorder and now brilliantly advocates freedom and the hope of recovery using...

Send us Fan Mail tastelife UK is a charity that has Christian roots and is built on the conviction that God is bigger and stronger than any eating disorder and cares deeply about each and every one of us no matter what we are struggling with. This special bonus episode features snippets of stories regarding how faith has impacted the recoveries of so many. To find out more, please go to www.tastel...

Send us Fan Mail tastelife’s Youth Track Lead Cherry Dakin is joined by guests Jenny Cavendish and Abbie Carroll. Together they discuss the issue of eating disorders and self harm, and how we might navigate the path towards a future for young people where eating disorders and self harm are no longer so prevalent. To find out more, please go to www.tastelifeuk.org

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Abbie is joined by Ben Morton and Beks Rothnie, both who have journeyed different forms of eating disorders whilst competing and training in different sports. They share their stories and thoughts on how we can change the thinking around the topic of eating disorders in the sporting world. To find out more, please go to www.tastelifeuk.org

Send us Fan Mail We know all too well at tastelife that eating disorders do not only affect young people but also people from all ages and walks of life. In this myth-busting episode, tastelife CEO Di Archer talks to guests Jo Hurst and Mary Smith about the impact of eating disorders in midlife. To find out more, please go to www.tastelifeuk.org

Send us Fan Mail Being a parent of a child with an eating disorder can feel like living in the eye of a storm with overwhelming feelings of worry, rejection and failure. The situation can seem utterly hopeless, yet in this episode we are joined by parents who have seen the sunshine of recovery again. They share with us a message of hope for any parent who is struggling, with a refreshingly honest...

Send us Fan Mail In this welcome message, Abbie Carroll introduces the Back to the Table podcast, a series that shares stories, experiences, insights and expertise of those impacted by or interested in eating disorders. To find out more, please go to www.tastelifeuk.org