The Full of Beans Podcast

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Tom Rebair. Tom is an expert by experience, after struggling with his own mental health and feeling overwhelmed with labels. Tom shares his experience of anxiety, anorexia, and autism; 3 conditions which often occur hand in hand and can have a drastic impact on each other. With Tom, we discuss his mental health journey, the progression of his eating disorder...

In this week episode, Han is joined by Joss Walden, a health psychology MSc student and mental health campaigner, who works with BEAT ambassador and course facilitator at Taste Life UK. Joss has her own journey and experience of anorexia nervosa, emotional eating and anxiety. With Joss, we discuss her in patient experience, her relapses, her recovery journey, what worked for her, and how she conti...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by embodiment writer and teacher, founder of The Girlness Project, and Yoga & Body Awareness Therapist, Pippa Richardson! In 2017, Pippa founded The Girlness Project, an initiative which aims to support the emotional and physical health of young girls as well as the importance of self care. In this episode, Pippa and I explore what Somatic Therapy is, how eatin...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Sarah Barron, a PhD student from Cambridge. Sarah joins us this week to discuss her ED journey and her positive outlook on the impact these experiences have had on her today. Sarah has always competed as an athlete, whether that was swimming, body building, or powerlifting, but has now found peace and enjoyment in sport. Additionally, she has found enjoyment...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by photographer Amy-Rose Deffley and writer/sports nutritionist Tamar Aliphon, who together are producing the [Mask]ulinity project. [Mask]ulinity is a documentary-style photo project which shines a spotlight on professional sportsmen who are often respected and often idolised men for their body image, strength (both mentally and physcially) and masculinity. Wi...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Sam Raby, assistant children and young people's coordinator and boy's and men's lead at First Steps ED, and eating disorder charity based in the midlands. With Sam, we discuss the work they are conducting at FSED to increase the awareness and support for boys and men with EDs, the importance of speaking up about male mental health, Sam's personal experience...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by registered associate nutritionist, intuitive eating counsellor in training and Clinic Coordinator at TC Nutrition, Andrea Clares (ANutr). With Andrea, we explore the 10 principles of intuitive eating, as initially proposed by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch in 1995. Intuitive Eating encompasses self-care when eating, and teaches individuals to use instinct, e...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by BEAT's Clinical Lead, Jess Griffiths. BEAT is the UK's leading eating disorder charity which is on a mission to end the pain and suffering associated with eating disorders through support, helplines, and campaigns. With Jess, we discuss the incredible work BEAT is conducting to provide eating disorder training to medical staff as well as the support they pro...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Talia Cecchele, a registered dietician and nutritionist who works both in her private clinic and on a specialist eating disorder unit to support individuals during their recovery process. With Talia, we discuss a number of dietetic related topics including the importance of meal plans, the science behind GI symptoms that may occur during eating disorder reco...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Dr Lorna Collins. Lorna has a truly inspiring story. Aged 18, Lorna experienced a tramatic brain injury which resulted in total amnesia and the development of many psychiatric illnesses causing her to be an inpatient on a psychiatric ward for almost 2 years. Art became Lorna's medicine, and she developed the ability to express herself through art which has b...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Kerrie Jones, a lead psychotherapist in the treatment of eating disorders and the CEO of Orri. Together, Han and Kerrie discuss the individualised, stepped-down approach that Orri, a private eating disorder clinic providing intensive day care treatment for those with Anorexia Nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder aged over 18, provides. Han and...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Dr Ieuan Cranswick, a senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University and has conducted (and still is conducting!) research into his area of interest, Muscle Dysmorphia. During the podcast, we discuss Ieuan's research and personal experience, the stigma's and possible causes, the impact of COVID-19 and other aspects which are linked to muscle dysmorphia, anaboli...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Mental Health blogger Cara Lisette. Cara has personal experience of anorexia nervosa (purge subtype) and bipolar disorder, and is dedicated to increasing awareness of eating disorders. In our conversation with Cara, we discuss her personal experience of an eating disorder, quasi-recovery, the "unglamorous" side of anorexia nervosa, health consequences of ano...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Renee McGregor, a leading sports and eating disorder specialist dietician. Renee is only the RED-S advisor board and sits on the International Task Force for Orthorexia. This episode is certainly a treat for those interested in these 2 disorders. The conversation with Renee not only explores the definition and health consequences for both RED-S and orthorexi...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Genna, an advocate for self-love and fitness for all body types. If you enjoyed listening to Genna today, you can read her blog at https://www.whollygenna.com or you can find her on Instagram at @whollygenna. This is not clinical advice .

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Zoe Burnett, a motivational speaker and author who has lived experience of Atypical Anorexia, PTSD, anxiety and depression. Zoe joined us on this weeks episode to discuss her Atypical Anorexia recovery journey, and how her experience sparked her interest for Set Point Theory. She is extremely passionate about debunking the social norms of dieting and ensurin...

Today Han is joined by Kate Winter, someone who Han has looked up to for many years. Kate is a fellow Warwick University alumini, ex police officer, ex body builder come yoga teacher and meditation teacher. Kate has an extremely inspiring story regarding her eating disorder recovery, moving from a place of self-punishment to inner peace through meditation. Kate now practices Ashtanga yoga and Vedi...

As a very special episode, Han and George from MyoMinds got together to record 100 getting to know you questions for the Captain Tom 100 Challenge. This weekend, we are celebrating Captain Tom's 101st birthday to raise money for the incredible Captain Tom foundation which supports charities for young people's mental health. You can donate here: https://captaintom.org/captain-tom-100 To find out mo...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by James Downs. James is a mental health activist who works with the Royal College of Psychiatry, NHS England and MQ (a mental health charity). James has taken is own eating disorder experience to provide a patients perspective of current services to promote positive change. With James, Han discusses the steps we need to take as a community and in the health ca...

In today's episode Han is joined by Charli Babb. Charli is a PhD student at the University of Cardiff and is completing her PhD as part of the SEDAF project. Charli joins us to discuss the similarities between anorexia nervosa and autism, as well as how eating disorder treatments must be altered to meet the needs of autistic women. Once again highlighting the need for individualised treatment acro...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by George Mycock (pause for giggle) who is the founder of MyoMinds. MyoMinds is on a mission to make sharing mainstream within the exercise and athletic community to understand that exercise isn't always the antidote for mental health. George joins us to discuss his own eating disorder experience, sharing his story of binge eating disorder, bulimia and muscle o...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by a fellow Warwick Alumni and close friend, Jodie. Jodie is the founder of Jodie Yates Art. Jodie uses her abstract and beautifully colourful paintings of tits 'n' bits to challenge the norms and structures of the male gaze, empower individuals to accept their bodies and champion body neutrality. With Jodie we also discuss intersectional feminism and the tips...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Hope Virgo, a multi-award winning mental health campaigner, public speaker and published author of Stand Tall Little Girl and Hope Through Recovery (OUT NOW!) Hope leads the eating disorder campaign, Dump the Scales, which is on a mission to change the guidance provided to front line health care professionals to understand that eating disorders are not defin...

This week, Han is joined by Katie, a registered associate nutritionist who has her own inspiring story regarding anorexia nervosa recovery. A key aspect of recovery for Katie was the support network she had around her. From her family to her friends, Katie describes the importance of a support and how those looking to help their loved one can navigate the difficult situations eating disorders crea...

In today's episode, Han is joined by Katie Barbaro, the author and illustrator of the handwritten memoir "Fed Up: An Illustrated Guide to Food Freedom". Katie's book documents her experience with bulimia nervosa, approaching potentially distressing, yet relatable, situations with humour and wit, leaving you smiling and laughing at past situations. This episode explores many avenues such as intuiti...