The Full of Beans Podcast

This week, Han is joined by Cerian Harries - a former elite swimmer and passionate voice for raising awareness around RED-S, amenorrhea, and fuelling properly in sport. After struggling with amenorrhea and an eating disorder during her swimming career, Cerian now shares her story to help other female athletes understand that health and performance can go hand in hand. This week, we discuss: What i...

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Kate Moryoussef – host of the award-winning ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast , ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach, EFT practitioner, and newly published author of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit . Kate shares her personal journey of receiving an ADHD diagnosis at 40, how it interlinked with her daughter’s diagnosis, and the ripple effects of awareness that...

In this deeply moving episode, Han is joined by Lesley and Neal Davison. In 2017, their 27-year-old daughter, Megan, took her own life as a result of a long struggle with T1DE, a deadly combination of food and insulin restriction. Since her death, Lesley and Neal have campaigned on all platforms to raise awareness of this condition and successfully carried out a legal challenge to the outcome of h...

In this episode of the Full of Beans Podcast, Han is joined by Rose, who shares her deeply personal story of struggling with an eating disorder while living with undiagnosed autism and ADHD . Key Takeaways: How masking neurodivergent traits can contribute to emotional distress The role of eating disorders as a “comfort blanket” and coping strategy Challenges with misdiagnosis, especially around Em...

In this episode of the Full of Beans Podcast, Han is joined by Sarah Elder , a registered eating disorder dietitian and advanced clinical practitioner, to explore the real role of dietitians in eating disorder recovery. Together, we unpack what it means to offer trauma-informed, compassionate, and culturally appropriate nutritional care, far beyond simply providing meal plans. Sarah also shares he...

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Daniel Magson, CEO of First Steps ED . Daniel shares his lived experience with bulimia, including how he was dismissed by a GP at 17, told that “boys don’t get eating disorders,” and left to struggle in silence. Years later, Daniel is using his experience to lead national change, proving how lived experience can shape more compassionate, accessible, and pe...

This week on the Full of Beans podcast, I’m joined by James Hitchin, therapist and founder of the Wellbeing and Recovery Collective, for an open and grounding conversation about navigating addiction, eating disorder recovery, and the stigma that so often surrounds both. James shares his lived experience with disordered eating and substance use—and how his journey through recovery shaped his work s...

In this powerful episode of the Full of Beans Podcast, Han is joined by Jodie Goodacre, a mental health campaigner and passionate eating disorder advocate. Jodie bravely shares her lived experience of anorexia, CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), autism, and ADHD — highlighting how systemic gaps in care left her unsupported and unheard. As we prepare for the 3rd annual #DumpTheScales March on J...

In this week’s episode of the Full of Beans Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Amy Harrison, Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor at UCL, and Clinical Lead at Altum Health. With over 13 years of experience across inpatient, day, and outpatient settings, Amy brings a wealth of expertise and warmth to her work supporting young people with eating disorders. Together, we take a deep dive...

This week’s Full of Beans episode tackles one of the most critical (and controversial) topics in eating disorder care: are eating disorders really untreatable , or are we simply using the wrong tools? We’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Anita Federici, clinical psychologist and international DBT trainer. Dr. Federici has worked with those considered “treatment-resistant” and asks an important questi...

In this week’s episode, Han is rejoined by Priya Tew, an award-winning, experienced registered eating disorder dietitian who works with clients to enjoy life free of anxiety around food and their body. Priya has worked extensively within the NHS and private hospitals, supporting individuals both 1-1 and in outpatient settings. Now in private practice, she offers tailored 1-1 support and group sess...

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Sophie Temple. Sophie is a final-year Doctoral Researcher specialising in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image (including body dissatisfaction and body appreciation) during the menopausal transition. My research focuses on how menopausal quality of life impacts these factors, utilising both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. We discu...

In this week’s episode of Full of Beans , Hannah is joined by Jessica Murphy, a writer, yoga practitioner, and university lecturer, who shares her story of living with anorexia and bulimia for nearly 30 years. From teenage onset to navigating adult eating disorders, Jessica reflects on the long-term impact of disordered eating, her recovery journey, and what it means to reclaim joy, connection, an...

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Aidan Custy, a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist with a background in CAMHS eating disorders. Aidan combines his expertise in eating disorder recovery and sports performance to support athletes in fueling their bodies without falling into restrictive patterns. Key Takeaways: The pressures on athletes to look or perform a certain way. How disorder...

In this powerful and insightful episode, I sit down with DJ, a peer support worker with lived experience of binge eating disorder (BED), ADHD, and addiction. Now in recovery and sober for five years, DJ shares his journey through mental distress, addiction, and ultimately finding purpose in supporting others. We explore the complexities of diagnoses, the overlap between ADHD and addiction, and the...

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Paola Falkoski, an advanced specialist eating disorder dietitian and somatic experience therapist. Paola specialises in Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and provides a clinician’s perspective on what ARFID is, how it differs from other eating disorders, and the best approaches for treatment. Together, Han and Paola explore common misunderst...

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Dr. Kai Thomas to mark Trans Day of Visibility. Kai is a postdoctoral researcher at Cardiff University and the lead investigator of the LEADING Study, which explores eating disorders in neurodivergent and gender-diverse individuals. Key Topics Discussed: Kai’s personal experience of anorexia and realising they were trans during recovery Factors such as gend...

This week, I’m joined by Bayada Mohamed Osman, a Sudanese-American advocate, public health professional, and poet with roots in the DMV. Bayada shares her journey navigating eating disorder recovery, the impact of culture and religion, and her advocacy for marginalised communities, including her work supporting Sudan during its ongoing crisis. Key takeaways: Public health & advocacy: How Bayad...

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Fiona Hollings (Fi), an autistic advocate who has nearly recovered from anorexia. Fi shares her journey of navigating an eating disorder while being undiagnosed autistic, the challenges of treatment that wasn't tailored to neurodivergent needs, and how understanding her autism helped her move toward recovery. Together, Han and Fi explore the crucial overlap...

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Chelsea Roff returns to the podcast to discuss the Assisted Dying Bill before Parliament and its potential implications for individuals with eating disorders. Chelsea shares insights from her research, highlighting the concerning gaps in safeguarding and the risk of eating disorder patients qualifying as "terminally ill." We explore the ethical, medi...

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Georgia Spence. Georgia is an Associate Nutritionist registered with the Association for Nutrition, and specialises in women’s health. Georgia works 1 day a week for her Nutrition Business (Georgia Spence Nutrition) and works 4 days in the NHS. Georgia has been working with patients 1:1 over the last 3 years and aims to empower women's health through nouris...

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Michelle Jacques. Michelle is a devoted mum of two who has lived with ARFID since her son started weaning. Through her own experience of supporting her son with ARFID, she has become a passionate advocate, working tirelessly to raise awareness and support others navigating life with this complex food intake disorder. ARFID is often misunderstood, yet its imp...

Eleanor is a Psychology student and Lived Experience Professional working as a Peer Support Worker on a CAMHS ward and a Patient Representative for the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Eleanor is passionate about using her lived experience of neurodivergence, mental illness and iatrogenic harm to improve service development and provision, particularly concerning the use of restrictive practice and...

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Julie White. Julie is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Neurodiversity Coach, and peer support facilitator, raising awareness of mental health and neurodiversity. Diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s, she reflects with ‘kindsight’ on her own challenges with executive functioning and disordered eating. With both personal and professional experience, she suppor...

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Bethany Ashley Smith. Bethany is a psychotherapist who is on a to help people feel more confident and independent in their healing journey. Bethany has spent 20 years combining her own lived experiences, working as a mental health nurse and her professional expertise in trauma, addiction, ADHD, and relationships. As a neurodiverse, mixed-race woman who’s wa...