TRIBE TALK Emily Andrew

During this episode I chat to Laura Shah, a BEAT ambassador who shares her experiences. Laura struggled with anorexia and had an suicide attempt at a young age which was then followed by the suicide of her mothers partner the next day. She shares how she navigated the chaos at that point, how her eating disorder was her only way of controlling it and how it impacted her late teens and early 20s.
Laura talks about the impact of someone stepping up and helping her and accepting that help as well as her experience of therapy as an adolescent and an adult.
She shares her greatest realisation and a bit about the work she does with BEAT - her dog Jess also makes her debut podcast appearance when she crashes our interview.
I really loved speaking to Laura and the way that she is so open, honest and real. It’s been such a pleasure to have her on the podcast and I can’t wait to see what she does next. Thank you Laura
If you’re struggling with any of the topics that we chat about today below are some helpful links:
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
https://www.samaritans.org
If you’re listening to this and feel like there’s a part of you that wants to come on and have a chat with me for the podcast just pop me a DM on Instagram @emjandrew or @tribetalkpodcast email me at hello@healthybalancewithemily.com or via my website www.healthybalancewithemily.com

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This week I chat to Dr Omara Naseem, Psychologist & Eating Disorder Specialist
We talk about what an eating disorder looks like and how they’re diagnosed. We also discuss the BBC Documentary that you may recognise Omara from Freddie Flintoff: Living with Bulimia, my reaction to it as someone who lived with bulimia for a long time, Omara’s thoughts on it as well as why this programme was so important despite some of the backlash online.
We also talk about the prevalence of disordered eating in wider society including in the fitness industry where “cheat days” and fasting are encouraged in men and women. The barriers to seeking help for those from ethnic minorities as well as some of the recent inquests into the services and why it is something to be welcomed as it will help the NHS to get more investment into eating disorder services.
Over the last year we’ve all had to adapt in many ways and treatment has also had to do so too In order to keep up with the demand that covid has put on us; feelings of food scarcity, pressures and relapsing due to lack of control and emotional upheaval. We talk about what you can do if you’re concerned about your own mental health or eating patterns and how you can support others who you are starting to worry about.
You can find Dr Omara on Instagram @dr_omara_naseem
https://www.instagram.com/dr_omara_naseem/
and via her website https://omaranaseem.com
The BBC Documentary we discussed; Freddie Flintoff: Living with Bulimia is still available on the iPlayer:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n1xx

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You can follow me @emjandrew
https://www.instagram.com/emjandrew/ on instagram
https://twitter.com/emjandrew on twitter
https://www.facebook.com/healthybalancewithemily/ website

Below are some helpful links you may be interested in:
Supporting someone with an eating disorder: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/supporting-someone
Do I have an eating disorder: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/types/do-i-have-an-eating-disorder
Support services: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services
You can also contact Omara or myself for support anytime - whichever route you go down it's important to know that you are not alone and there will always be someone who will listen.
If you want to read about my own experience you can buy my book Stardust: Life, Love, Laughter and Everything After a Mental Illness on Amazon which is published under my maiden name Emily Sullivan.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1982987499/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_roNJDbDMD4SWZ
  
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This week kicks off the first episode of TRIBE TALK featuring one of you! The listeners! If this is brand new information for you then this season I’m opening up the conversation to people who may not have a big following but who have a story to share. Over the last 9 months it has become more and more obvious that for us to thrive and live a fulfilled life we need to connect. So my aim with this is for people from all walks of life to come on, have a chat with me and share their experiences of struggle, adversity and the moments that made them. When we listen to these stories something incredible happens: we feel seen, we feel understood and we can find a sense of hope and strength that no matter what we are going through we aren’t alone. 
If you’re listening to this and feel like there’s a part of you that wants to come on and have a chat with me for the podcast just pop me a DM on Instagram @emjandrew or @tribetalkpodcast or email me at hello@healthybalancewithemily.com 
This week I am so happy to bring Charlie on the podcast. Charlie is an incredible 21 year old who has faced many challenges throughout his life and shares them through his writing for Arthur’s place. Arthur’s Place is an online magazine and social network for young adults with arthritis. I’ll add some links in the show notes if you want to find out more and read Charlie’s articles. We chat about living with a chronic illness and the Charlie shares how he has found that others have had more understanding of people in his situation due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns. He shares the best advice he's received as well as the things that helps him when he's having a difficult day.
I'm so looking forward to bringing more stories like this to the podcast!
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Some of Charlies Articles:
https://arthursplace.co.uk/charlies-cut/
To find out more about Arthurs Place:
https://arthursplace.co.uk
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This week I'm joined with the wonderful James Walsham aka @thehonestbloke
I absolutely loved this chat with James, we totally connected and had such a great conversation that was funny at parts but also goes deep.
We talk about what spurred James to start his page @thehonestbloke and why he cares so much about mens mental health.
In todays episode we’ll discuss what depression is, relationships, the similarities and differences between men and women, the worst stuff we’ve seen on a WhatsApp group chat as well as a frank conversation about suicide.
If you’re a guy you can join The Honest Bloke’s Society on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/309179787039730

You can follow James 
https://www.instagram.com/thehonestbloke on instagram
https://www.facebook.com/thehonestbloke on Facebook
https://www.thehonestbloke.co/?fbclid=IwAR2QIhkFMAp8YLuLokPEbL0wsggRamz-XuMTUlkv-QZ-zB_4uZGbyAyAwtE website
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https://www.instagram.com/emjandrew/ on instagram
https://twitter.com/emjandrew on twitter
https://www.facebook.com/healthybalancewithemily/ website

If you’ve been affected by any of the topics in this conversation please feel free to reach out to myself, James or use the links below:
https://www.samaritans.org
http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/helpline
https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/email-us
https://www.thecalmzone.net
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This week I'm joined by Ben Aldridge @dothingsthatchallengeyou. Ben is writer, speaker and comfort zone leaver. He writes about practical philosophy, mental health and adventure by exploring Stoicism, Buddhism, CBT and popular psychology. All of which have culminated in his book 'How to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable: 43 Weird & Wonderful Ways to Build a Strong Resilient Mindset'
The book encourages the reader to feel more alive by putting themselves into strange and uncomfortable situations which Ben himself has tried and tested as a way to overcome his own anxiety.
These challenges range from long term achievements to everyday tasks and we discuss Ben's own experience of anxiety as well as the different challenges he has gone through all in the name of this project.
Ben is down to earth, friendly and so calming to chat to- this is definitely one to listen to if you yourself suffer with anxiety.

You can find Ben online:
Website: https://www.benaldridge.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dothingsthatchallengeyou/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/iambenaldridge
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For this season of TRIBE TALK I need YOU.
I've had the pleasure of having some incredible guests on the podcast and this season I'm going to be mixing it up! Not only will I be having the usual experts and influential people I am also going to be featuring people who may not have a big following, or a business to promote but who have a story to tell.
So if you want to share your life story, some advice or your experience with mental health or addiction then get in touch with me on instagram @emjandrew via DM!
Be part of the TRIBE and follow the podcast on instagram @tribetalkpodcast
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