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Information and inspiration for people living with body dysmorphic disorder, from the BDD Foundation in the UK. To learn more about the show and the work of the BDD Foundation, visit http://bddfoundation.org

  1. 25 jun

    Episode 41 Mia Hill - recovery story

    Our guest, Mia Hill, describes how an obsession with perceived flaws took over her life during the COVID-19 lockdown. Today, Mia works for OCD-UK, serves as an ambassador for the BDD Foundation and openly shares her experiences to help others find hope and recovery.

    38 min.

  2. 27 mei

    Episode 40 Sheila Paul - recovery story

    Sheila Paul reflects on the role cultural expectations and painful childhood experiences played in her developing body dysmorphic disorder. And she describes how sharing her experiences within the African Caribbean community is helping to shine a light on mental health issues.

    30 min.

  3. 24 apr

    Episode 39 Sam Milburn - parenting a child with body dysmorphic disorder

    Sam Milburn, mum to Jack, is a passionate advocate for more awareness and better access to treatment for BDD. In this episode, she shares her hard-won advice for other parents, including how to navigate the system on behalf of your child while also looking after yourself.

    52 min.

  4. 29 mrt

    Episode 38 Malise Honey - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder

    Just a couple of years ago, Malise Honey was in a wheelchair after spending three and a half years in hospital being misunderstood, mistreated and wrongly diagnosed. Today she is in recovery, volunteering for the BDD Foundation and even training for the Manchester Marathon. She shares the devastating impact of misdiagnosis and how finally receiving the right support changed everything.

    41 min.

  5. 26 feb

    Episode 37 Mark Brown - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder

    For much of the time Mark Brown lived with BDD, he looked as if he was functioning from the outside. But inside he was living under what he calls "a dome of shame and disgust". Now, after lots of hard work and therapy, he says he's much more present in his life and his old life with BDD feels like a distant memory.

    52 min.

  6. 11 feb

    Episode 35 Kim Booker - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder

    This episode features Kim Booker, whose body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) first emerged when she was just five years old. Now the mum of a two-and-a-half-year-old, Kim is harnessing what she calls the BDD warrior within to raise awareness of the disorder while continuing with her own recovery. She shares many great insights, particularly around the decision to become a parent and the impact of undergoing repeated cosmetic treatments.

    45 min.

  7. 17-12-2025

    Episode 36 Dan Joseph - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder

    For years, Dan Joseph's life was governed by his BDD and a strict set of rules and rituals designed to camouflage his perceived flaws. Today, he truly believes it doesn't matter how he presents to people. And the next day is no longer to be survived, but to be lived.

    47 min.

  8. 05-10-2025

    Episode 34 Gem Ponting - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder

    In this episode, Gem Ponting shares her experience with BDD, particularly the impact cosmetic surgery can have on the condition. She also highlights the power of self-compassion and forgiveness in the healing process.

    38 min.
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Info

Information and inspiration for people living with body dysmorphic disorder, from the BDD Foundation in the UK. To learn more about the show and the work of the BDD Foundation, visit http://bddfoundation.org

Informatie

  • Maker
    BDD Foundation
  • Jaren actief
    2019 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    42
  • Beoordeling
    Veilig
  • Copyright
    © 2019 The BDD Foundation
  • Website van aflevering
    Beating BDD

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