“It was just a sense of not being good enough. Not good enough because I’m a girl and boys are better. At school I wasn’t good enough. I had everything I needed but my house wasn’t good enough. I lived in quite a messy house. A bit dirty really…

I remember watching a film about a little girl doing ballet, and I did ballet and she ended up with an eating disorder. I remember thinking, wouldn’t it be great to have anorexia.”

Anne’s home life was chaotic due, mostly, to her unpredictable father who wished that Anne had been a boy.

Consequently, she never felt good enough.

Anne’s anorexia kicked in from the ages of 16 - 21. She knew she’d never recover at home so she packed her bags and moved to London where she rebuilt her life. 

In this episode, we explore Anne’s relationship with her father and how his absence still resonates.  

Anne is warm and, exceptionally, candid. Enjoy.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [01:38] - Anne's Early Life and Relationship with Food
• [08:30] - Family Dynamics and Personal Challenges
• [17:21] - Coping Mechanisms and the Path to Recovery
• [25:41] - Moving Forward: Life Changes and Reflections
• [29:13] - Reflecting on a Challenging Relationship with Dad
• [30:13] - Healing and Acceptance
• [33:47] - Understanding Eating Disorders
• [34:52] - Body Image and Self-Perception
• [35:54] - Journey to Recovery
• [38:39] - Career Shift to Nutrition
• [43:18] - Core Beliefs and Therapy

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