11 episodes

Recovering anorexic Molly guides you through the truths of eating disorders and learns how others have found their way up.

The Weigh Up: Eating Disorder Diaries BBC Radio 5 Live

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 73 Ratings

Recovering anorexic Molly guides you through the truths of eating disorders and learns how others have found their way up.

    Campaigning for better awareness and treatment of eating disorders

    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

    • 29 min
    Finding Acceptance

    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

    • 27 min
    Social Media And Eating Behaviour

    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

    • 32 min
    Stereotypes And Cultural Challenges

    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

    • 42 min
    Recovery And Relapse

    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

    • 35 min
    Visiting An Eating Disorder Clinic

    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

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
73 Ratings

73 Ratings

CJSav1978 ,

Informative, honest and thoughtful

Great podcast - honest and informative. Thanks Molly and team.

Firenze1989 ,

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

Ayahabba ,

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 💕💞

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