Bodywhys Podcast

In this episode, Jenny and Harriet discuss body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and body image distortion in eating disorder recovery. Although these are not the same thing, the terms are often interchanged. Jenny and Harriet talk about both, and how they may intersect when an eating disorder is in the picture.

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• Jenny's website
• Bodywhys.ie
• International OCD Foundation | Eating Disorders are Not the Same as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (And Why It Matters)

In this episode, Barry talks to Dr Elisa Lewis, London South Bank University. We explore hegemonic masculinity and its relationship to body image, appearance investment, male gender norms and key themes from Elisa's research.

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“Awful Skinny Boys” – Male Musical Theatre Performers’ Experiences of Body Image: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis - Maria E. Carr, Elisa G. Lewis, 2025

In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk through the difficult topic of NG feeding and how the Maudsley skills can be used to help tolerate the distress that goes with this.

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Bodywhys website

Jenny's website

In this episode, Barry talks to Catholic moral theologian, Dr Megan Heeder, University of Scranton. We explore moral judgements about food, temperance, prudence, connatural knowledge and the work of the late Beth Haile.

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Aquinas's Unity Thesis and Grace: Ingredients for Developing

A Good Appetite in a Contemporary AgeThe Beauty of a Good Appetite in a Social Media Age

In this episode, Barry speaks with Jinxu Li, Texas A&M University, about why people share their experiences of eating disorders on social media. Jinxu's episode focuses on research participants from China. We also discuss self-determination theory.

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“I Want to Hold an Umbrella Over You Because I Have Been in the Rain”: Exploring Patient Influencers’ Motivations to Share Eating Disorders Experiences from a Self-Determination Theory Perspective: Health Communication

In this episode, Jenny and Harriet are joined again by Livia Sara. This time they talk about the fear of weight gain for autistic people in eating disorder recovery.

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Here are the links to Livia's podcasts mentioned in the episode.

Part One Fear of Weight Gain in Autism and Anorexia[Part 1]

Part Two Autism, Anorexia, and Fear of Gaining Weight[Part 2]

Part Three Accepting Weight Gain in Anorexia Recovery (Asan Autistic Person)

In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk through the third subtype of ARFID - fear of aversive consequences. Using real life examples, Jenny discusses the menu of Maudsley skills that can help carers supporting a person with this type of ARFID.

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Bodywhys website

Jenny's website

In this episode, Barry speaks with Dr Veya Seekis, Griffith University, about social media detox strategies, body image and well-being. We explore some of the appearance-related content people may encounter when they spend time on social media.

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To detox or not to detox? The impact of different approaches to social media detox strategies on body image and wellbeing - ScienceDirect

Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists

In this episode, Barry speaks with Cato Benschop, Utrecht University, about the life project account of eating disorders. We explore what this alternative framework offers for understanding people's experiences.

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The life project account of eating disorders: agency in the pursuit of dietary goals

Cato's website

In this episode, Barry talks to Dr Madeleine Tatham, Norfolk Community Eating Disorders Service, about the impact of a podcast-based pre-treatment psychoeducation intervention. Dr Tatham also describes working with adults affected by eating disorders.

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Enhancing assessment for eating disorders: the impact of a podcast-based pre-treatment psychoeducation intervention

Keeping Safe Programme | CPFT NHS Trust