The Weigh Up: Eating Disorder Diaries BBC Radio 5 Live
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- Society & Culture
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Recovering anorexic Molly guides you through the truths of eating disorders and learns how others have found their way up.
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Campaigning for better awareness and treatment of eating disorders
Molly speaks to campaigner Hope Virgo about her campaigning for better support and treatment of eating disorders. We also hear from listeners on how the podcast has helped them.
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline -
Finding Acceptance
Molly is joined by YouTube and social media influencer Anna Saccone Joly, who talks about finding acceptance in recovery from her bulimia and how she moved forward with her life.
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline -
Social Media And Eating Behaviour
Molly is joined by Dr Alex George and Kerri Flemming from BEAT to discuss how social media can affect eating behaviour and how we can use social media in a responsible and positive way.
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at http://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline -
Stereotypes And Cultural Challenges
Molly is joined with three guests who have struggled with binge eating disorder, ARFID and bulimia.
They talk about their struggles 'not fitting' the eating disorder stereotype, and what happens when there are cultural challenges to deal with at the same time.
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline -
Recovery And Relapse
Molly speaks to YouTuber Jodie Porteous about her eating disorder. They discuss how to recognise a relapse and discover recovery isn’t linear.
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline -
Visiting An Eating Disorder Clinic
Molly visits an outpatient eating disorder clinic where she speaks to Lynne, 44, who has struggled with anorexia for over half of her life. They discuss some of her most difficult moments including being admitted to a psychiatric hospital last year and the difficulties of being a mum with an eating disorder.
Consultant clinical psychologist lead Dr Magdalene Sampson also joins to talk through some of the upcoming treatments for eating disorders available on the NHS.
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline
Customer Reviews
Informative, honest and thoughtful
Great podcast - honest and informative. Thanks Molly and team.
Firenze123
What an excellent, informative and supportive podcast. At a time when eating disorders are so devastatingly prevalent, this podcast provides hope, support, personal insight with excellent storytelling and much integrity. Well done Molly and the BBC
Very very inspirational
Thank you so much Molly as a healthcare professional I have learnt so much from this podcast. Thank you so much for this podcast. This will help increase awareness and make others feel comfortable to reach out. I love this podcast 💕💞