050. One Man's Recovery from Anorexia - Dave Chawner

Comedians chatting about mental health (Moni Zhang)

Join us for an engaging conversation with acclaimed British comic Dave Chawner, who has been an advocate for mental health at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and earned high praise for his solo stand-up show, "Mental".

In our discussion, Dave shares his personal experience with anorexia, from adolescence to the present day.

Dave's suggestions for enjoyment and motivation include: Movies: Mrs. Doubtfire and Yes Man Comedians: Robin Williams, Eddie Izzard, and Stewart Lee in "On Not Writing"

To gain more insight into Dave's experiences, be sure to read his book, "Weight Expectations: One Man's Recovery from Anorexia."

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