In our first podcast, we welcome Barry Murphy, communication officer from Bodywhys - The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland. We examine/define the various presentations of eating disorders and address the existing social stigmas and common misconceptions, while also advising on the various kind of services provided by Bodywhys and the Irish health services for patients and families affected by eating disorders. 

We also consider current research and how the Covid-19 pandemic has fuelled mental health issues particularly affecting people with a vulnerability towards developing eating disorders. We address all of this and more with the hope of raising awareness on disordered eating as an illness and help to better understand those affected by such disorders.