The Full of Beans Podcast Hannah Hickinbotham

In this week's episode, Emma is a specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor. She works as a dietitian in a community NHS Eating Disorder Service and at Food Life Freedom, supporting people to take the stress out of food and build trust and confidence in their bodies.
Emma uses a process of reframing how you think and feel around food, building connection and trust with your unique body, and then building confidence in navigating conflicting food and body messages so you no longer get overwhelmed by food and health information.
This week, we discuss:
Emma's introduction to the world of disordered eating and how intuitive eating can support this.The truth behind the use of medical tests and equipment for specific conditions and promoting them on a population level to "support health", which are actually weight-management mechanisms.The impact wellness programmes have on your trust and relationship with your body.Tips for individuals looking to move away from diet culture, as it can be scary when it is normalised in society.The importance of intention and flexibility around behaviours and how these behaviours may be supportive in some circumstances.The difference between wellness programmes and diet programmes, and how product placement can make it more enticing to sign up. You can find out more about Emma by following her on Instagram @food.life.freedom or check out their website to access Emma's service and online course. Emma is also the host of the Food & Life Freedom Podcast and has a free e-book and video training available to download.Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

In this week’s episode, Han is joined by Jade Grantham. Jade is the author of“Accept That You Are Imperfect”, a book about her personal journey and recovery with bulimia nervosa which started when she was 12 years old. Jade wrote her book not as one person’s struggle or self-help book, but a call for awareness, understanding, and early intervention, preventing the silent epidemic that is bulimia.”
This week, we discuss:
The need for Jade's book about bulimia resulting from the stereotypes and stigmas associated with bulimia.The role that bulimia played in Jade's life and how it moved from a weight-driven behaviour to an unavoidable ritual. The personality traits Jade believes made her susceptible to bulimia to feel accepted.The secrecy associated with bulimic behaviours and why Jade didn't want to tell anyone about her eating disorder. How Jade imagines recovery and her hopes for the future. You can find out more about Jade and her book, Accept That You Are Imperfect by connecting with her on LinkedIn or following her on Instagram (@jadegrantham1).
Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics, including bulimia and associated behaviours. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Molly Forbes. Molly is an author, campaigner and journalist, and the executive director and founder of the Body Happy Organisation. The Body Happy Organisation aims to help adults help the children in their care be friends with their bodies by creating environments that allow the body image of children and young people to thrive. Molly has written two books about body image, provides workshops to schools with educators and children and holds corporate training sessions for brands invested in creating a culture of positive body esteem.
This week, we discuss:
Molly's motivation behind starting the Body Happy Organisation. How to converse with a child about body diversity, as a caregiver or a teacher.The messaging pushed on boys and girls in children's media to align with gender stereotypes.The importance of body image discussions with teachers and how this supports engaging conversations in the classroom.Why celebrating body diversity supports self-esteem and encourages children to appreciate their bodies, enjoy sports and engage in health-promoting behaviours.How to remove the common barriers that may cause children to withdraw from sport, and increase body diversity to ensure all children feel represented and included to engage in sport. An exclusive look at Molly's new book, Every Body, which you can find here. You can find out more about Molly and the Body Happy Organisation by visiting their Instagrams at @bodyhappyorg and @mollyjforbes or visiting the Body Happy Organisation website.
You can also find Molly's books and other fun body image resources in the Body Happy Organisation shop.
Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

In this week’s episode, Han is joined by Marilyn Okoro. Marilyn is an Olympic Medallist, Athlete Welfare Changemaker, public speaker, Life Coach and Mentor. Marilyn is a champion of women and girls and is on a mission to drive change in professional sport and athlete welfare she founded a podcast series called Detach the Stigma. Marilyn is also an ACGP governance practitioner and founder of the podcast, Detach the Stigma.
This week, we discuss:
Marilyn's experience as an athlete and how her early years led to her Olympic career. The difference between Marilyn's young athletic experience compared to being an elite athlete.The importance of athlete support, particularly at an elite level.Marilyn's experience of bulimia and the motivations behind bulimic behaviours. The need for change in athlete welfare and education of coaches. How Marilyn coped with her changing body during retirement from her Olympic carer.You can find out more about Marilyn by following her on Instagram @marilynokorooly or LinkedIn.
Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

In this week’s episode, Han is joined by Nicky Smith. Nicky is a member of FEAST and works closely with other family members and carers to advocate for current and emerging eating disorder issues in the UK.
Nicky has presented at conferences, spoken in Parliament, attended exhibitions, and has provided lectures to raise awareness of eating disorders. Nicky has also supported journal and book publications, contributed to NHS commissioning teams and research groups, and has been a parent/carer representative in an Adult Eating Disorder service collaborative Trust.
Nicky’s daughter has had anorexia for 12 years, so unfortunately Nicky has developed extensive experience from adolescent and adult eating disorder services including inpatient, community, out-of-area placements, sectioning under the Mental Health Act, nasogastric feeding, SEDU, acute mental health and general hospital admissions.
This week, we discuss:
Nicky's experience of supporting her daughter in a range of treatment settings whilst navigating anorexia nervosa. The impact of movement around services on Nicky and her family. The need for specialist support for eating disorder patients to provide effective care.The experience Nicky and her daughter have had of the Mental Health Act and nasogastric tube feeding. Navigating conversations with others who don't have experience of eating disorders and struggle to comprehend the disorder.The difference between treatment for a physical and mental illness, and how this needs to differ for effective treatment.Exploring the reasons palliative care for eating disorders is inappropriate. Holding onto hope even when things get tough.Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Amie Barlow. Amie is an ADHD functional fitness coach and helps ADHD career-driven women break burnout and shed shame. Amie has personal experience of disordered eating, ADHD and a complicated relationship with fitness, which is what we discuss today.
Amie's experience of ADHD and how this impacted her relationship with self due to masking. The impact of social media on Amie's mental health and self-worth. Exploration of the link between ADHD, body image and disordered eating. Re-establishing your identity Using perfectionism and dedication to your advantage, rather than becoming obsessive and reaching burn out. How Amie works with her clients to address their individual needs. How to determine when behaviours are disordered or healthy, particularly in our diet-obsessed society. How to navigate the need for chaos, limit distraction and support a healthy mind. To find out more about Amie, you can follow her on Instagram @amiebfit_.
Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics and neurodiversity. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.