Welcome back to Just like the Moon (we through phases.This week we meet the brilliant Dave Chawner.Dave is a an award-winning comic, bestselling author and is an ambassador and spokesperson for mental health charities Mind, The Mental Health Foundation & Beat (The UK's Eating Disorder Charity).Dave's number 1 best selling book 'Weight Expectations' has lead him to write widely about a range of topics (including eating disorders, masculinity and mental health) in The Guardian, The Telegraph, Metro, GQ, Cosmopolitan and others.In this episode Dave talks openly about his experiences with anorexia, about his stand up comedy, facing prejudice and his recovery as well as discussing some myths, facts and stats surrounding Eating Disorders.I find Dave’s humours, honesty and no BS way of sharing his experience and personal views so engaging and really makes you laugh as well as think - and this episode will do just that.To find out more about Dave Chawner's work check out his website:https://davechawner.co.uk/and you can listen to his Ted talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqbL-UhhyPkIf you need to talk to anyone about any of the themes in this podcast the following organisation can offer support:Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC): 03000 11 12 13 anorexiabulimiacare.org.ukBeat: 0808 801 0711 (youthline); 0808 801 0811 (studentline) beateatingdisorders.co.ukOvereaters Anonymous Great Britain: oagb.org.ukPapyrus HOPELINEUK: 0800 068 41 41; 07786 209697 (text); papyrus-uk.orgMind: 0300 123 3393 or text 86463 www.mind.org.uk/