In this episode, Barry speaks with Bridgette Becker about her MA thesis. They talk about the role of historical trauma in women's experiences of eating disorders and the role of the patriarchy.
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In this episode, Barry talks to Dr Laura Chapman, Senior Research Associate, University of Bristol, about the experiences and support needs of mothers with eating disorders. We explore previous research, and key themes, such as parenting as a double-edged sword and potential clinical implications of Laura's work.
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In this episode, Jenny and Harriet discuss body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and body image distortion in eating disorder recovery. Although these are not the same thing, the terms are often interchanged. Jenny and Harriet talk about both, and how they may intersect when an eating disorder is in the picture.
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In this episode, Barry talks to Dr Elisa Lewis, London South Bank University. We explore hegemonic masculinity and its relationship to body image, appearance investment, male gender norms and key themes from Elisa's research.
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In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk through the difficult topic of NG feeding and how the Maudsley skills can be used to help tolerate the distress that goes with this.
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In this episode, Barry talks to Catholic moral theologian, Dr Megan Heeder, University of Scranton. We explore moral judgements about food, temperance, prudence, connatural knowledge and the work of the late Beth Haile.
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Aquinas's Unity Thesis and Grace: Ingredients for Developing
A Good Appetite in a Contemporary AgeThe Beauty of a Good Appetite in a Social Media Age
In this episode, Barry speaks with Jinxu Li, Texas A&M University, about why people share their experiences of eating disorders on social media.
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In this episode, Jenny and Harriet are joined again by Livia Sara. This time they talk about the fear of weight gain for autistic people in eating disorder recovery.
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Here are the links to Livia's podcasts mentioned in the episode.
Part One Fear of Weight Gain in Autism and Anorexia[Part 1]
Part Two Autism, Anorexia, and Fear of Gaining Weight[Part 2]
Part Three Accepting Weight Gain in Anorexia Recovery (Asan Autistic Person)
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk through the third subtype of ARFID - fear of aversive consequences. Using real life examples, Jenny discusses the menu of Maudsley skills that can help carers supporting a person with this type of ARFID.
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In this episode, Barry speaks with Dr Veya Seekis, Griffith University, about social media detox strategies, body image and well-being.
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Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists
In this episode, Barry speaks with Cato Benschop, Utrecht University, about the life project account of eating disorders.
NotesThe life project account of eating disorders: agency in the pursuit of dietary goals
In this episode, Barry talks to Dr Madeleine Tatham, Norfolk Community Eating Disorders Service, about the impact of a podcast-based pre-treatment psychoeducation intervention. Dr Tatham also describes working with adults affected by eating disorders.
NotesEnhancing assessment for eating disorders: the impact of a podcast-based pre-treatment psychoeducation interventionKeeping Safe Programme | CPFT NHS Trust
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet are joined by Livia Sara, a well-established autistic advocate, recovery coach and eating disorder (ED) survivor. Livia is passionate about supporting families to learn how to support their loved one to use their autistic and ADHD traits to their advantage in ED recovery through a combination of science and lived experience. Livia has created a vast treasure trove of books, videos and podcasts. In this episode, Livia tells us her story, how she has come to reframe her experience to help her discover who she is without her ED, and how recovery for Livia, is not about overcoming fear, but rather understanding that what we fear most, is precisely what we most want to do.
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Liv Label Free | Neurodiversity-Affirming Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet continue talking about binge eating, this time within the context of a person experiencing extreme hunger in recovery. They discuss hypermetabolism and coping with the difficulties this throws up for the person recovering and their carer.
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Eating Disorder Recovery for Adults by Tabitha Farrar
Livia Sara: Liv Label Free | Neurodiversity-Affirming Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode, Barry speaks with Dr Andrea Goldschmidt, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, about FBT in the home.
In this episode Jenny and Harriet explore binge eating within the context of adhd and autism. What drives binge eating behaviour? What carer skills can support a person struggling with binge eating?
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk about the difficult situation of supporting a person (autistic or not) who is not ready to acknowledge they have a problem. They provide lots of suggestions for how to manage and approach this situation, and how as a supporter to not get totally exhausted when in this situation.
In this episode, Barry speaks with Hanna Christian, Clinical Research Coordinator, University of Pennsylvania, about challenges with diagnostic crossover.
In this episode, Harriet and Jenny talk about supporting adults with ARFID.
Bodywhys website https://www.bodywhys.ie/
Jenny's website. https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/
In this episode, Barry speaks with Dr Ann Haynos about the challenges of getting eating disorders research published.
