Eating Disorders in Discussion, Wednesday's Child

Debbie Watson
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Eating Disorders in Discussion, Wednesday's Child

Produced by the not for profit eating disorder organisation, Wednesday's Child, this podcast captures plenty of interviews, discussions, insights and inspirations. You'll hear from those who've battled the illness, those who support others, and from those with views about body image, food and exercise.

  1. 6 JUN

    Recovery Responsibility – What Part Are Your Playing in Eating Disorder Recovery (And are you doing it right?)

    Eating disorder recovery is tough. It’s super tough. It’s hard on the person trying to get well (or knowing they should!) and it’s equally hard on those who love that individual and want to do the best they can to support. In today’s episode, Debbie talks to Sarah Parker about the challenge of choosing recovery, and about how you support someone through recovery – while possibly knowing that the person in question is finding it really hard to ‘show up’ for themselves. We touch on the concept in Mel Robbins’ book ‘Let Them’ which suggests that sometimes we can try to hard to help others ‘catch the ball’ or recover for themselves, and that sometimes we have to be brave enough to let them learn and let them conclude their recovery and their fear is a journey worth travelling. We’d love to hear your experiences of this scenario, so please do get in touch with us. You can email debbie@wednesdayschild.co.uk

    27 min

  2. 3 JUN

    A Mother’s Journey: Debbie Talks Eating Disorder Onset and Recovery With Sharon Johnson

    In this episode, we come at the eating disorder discussion from the perspective of a mother. Not just a mother – but a mother whose daughter is already an accomplished adult, but falls into anorexia and exercise compulsion. Debbie and Sharon discuss how the eating disorder arrived into family life, how it manifested itself, and how challenging it was to find help. Full disclosure – Sharon credits Wednesday’s Child with very much ‘being there’ when she felt like there were few people who would understand and hear her concerns. Fortunately, the story of Sharon’s family is a really positive one, with Sharon’s daughter now doing really well, in a new career and a relationship….and forming a positive and healthy eating and exercise relationship. We’re delighted to share that Sharon is among those who’ve recently decided to become parent carer befrienders for Wednesday’s Child, so do get in touch if this is of interest to you or you’d like to make contact with Sharon. You can support Wednesday’s Child via Buy Me A Coffee at Buy Me A Coffee

    31 min

  3. 28 APR

    Where are we on Eating Disorders and the Treatment Pathway in 2025?

    Wednesday’s Child is back in the routine of podcasting, and here, we bring you our first ‘discussion’ episode of the new series. Debbie chats with Sarah Parker, a specialist eating disorder therapist who supports people using a number of treatment modalities. Having originally worked in the NHS, and having herself fully recovered from an eating disorder many years ago, she is part of the Wednesday’s Child community of therapy practitioners, and sees adults of all ages and prior eating disorder experiences, on a private basis. Among the topics discussed today are: What does the criteria for an eating disorder look like today (and is it improved or not)?How is the world of the NHS changing when it comes to eating disorders?Seeing an eating disorder as a ‘thinking disorder’ not a physical oneNeurodiversity and eating disordersSupport of someone with an eating disorder  Our new support group returns – for parents, partners and carers – on Monday 19th May at 530pm. Please keep an eye out for social posts for how to book, or send an email to debbie@wednesdayschild.co.uk

    28 min

  4. 22 APR

    The Long Awaited Podcast Return

    For too long, we’ve been hinting at returning with a frequent podcast. As often happens for any of us – life gets in the way. Well, no more excuses or procrastination. We’re back! In this brief episode, Debbie drops into the airwaves to share about the return of the Wednesday’s Child podcast and to encourage messages and questions from any of you in the eating disorder community who have something to contribute. You’ll be hearing from Debbie and from Sarah Ledger on a very regular basis, as they share their own personal experiences. You’ll also hear frequently from guests, those who have recovered, and those who have played a role in helping others recover. If you’d like to be part of our podcast, and particularly if you fancy the idea of sponsoring us, please email debbie@wednesdayschild.co.uk

    7 min

  5. 09/04/2024

    Debbie Gives a Wednesday’s Child Catch Up, and Talks Motivation for Recovery

    Flying solo for this episode, Debbie Watson refreshes our audience on what led to Wednesday’s Child being created. She also shares some key pointers on motivators for recovery success. Debbie talks about the need to focus on improved physical health, nurtured emotional health, genuinely gaining control, building and sustaining relationships, and having focus on dreams and ambitions. Please do feel free to get in touch after listening to this conversation. We value hearing your stories and experiences, and learning of people who might wish to provide an expert insight on our platform. debbie@wednesdayschild.co.uk

    29 min

  6. 30/01/2024

    Finding the Right Therapy Fit – A Chat With Sarah Parker of Well Of Being

    It’s been sometime since we caught up with the wonderful Sarah Parker, specialist eating disorder therapist. Under the name Well Of Being, her business helps many individuals and families to navigate their recovery. Here, she chats with Debbie about what you should look for in a therapy relationship, while also giving her thoughts on the current landscape of eating disorder support. You can find Sarah at https://wellofbeing.co.uk/ We welcome therapists as guests on our podcast, as well as those who want to talk about their journey of recovery. Email debbie@wednesdayschild.co.uk

    24 min

  7. 03/01/2024

    Your Recovery Champions Return for 2024

    After another (far too long) pause in recording of the Wednesday’s Child podcast, Sarah and Debbie are back to help you find focus and kickstart your recovery in 2024. In this episode, we talk about our own learnings of navigating recovery from an eating disorder, and share tips for how you might gain motivation, commitment and positivity in the year ahead. We also share our advice for those of you who are living with, loving or supporting someone in a challenging journey with an eating disorder. Please do follow up this episode by dropping us an email with your questions, recovery stories or suggestions for our podcast. You’ll hear far more from Wednesday’s Child in 2024, and we’re delighted to be with you. Reach out at debbie@wednesdayschild.co.uk

    34 min

  8. 25/09/2023

    Let’s Talk ‘Behaviours’: How do you challenge eating disorder behaviours?

    Are you in the process of recovering and still drawn toward particular behaviours? Do you find yourself witnessing a loved one slip back into specific unhealthy eating disorder behaviours? In this episode, Sarah and Debbie reflect on how they dealt with particular behaviours in their eating disorder recovery journey. They cover tactics around removing yourself from the situation momentarily, asking for help, and layering positive steps of change. We’d love to know how this episode resonates with you, and what your experiences might be. Email hello@wednesdayschild.co.uk

    28 min
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Produced by the not for profit eating disorder organisation, Wednesday's Child, this podcast captures plenty of interviews, discussions, insights and inspirations. You'll hear from those who've battled the illness, those who support others, and from those with views about body image, food and exercise.

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