Clara Swedlund is a physique coach and sports psychologist who overcame bulimia and binge-eating in her teens and early twenties. She competes in bikini bodybuilding competitions and helps clients like me train to get strong and fit for life. She’s only too aware of the impact of social media when it comes to defining what a perfect body looks like, and how important it is to be kind to yourself.

If you’ve been affected by an eating disorder or know someone who might be, these are some helpful resources

BEAT charity 

NHS Advice - How to help someone with an eating disorder

MIND - Eating problems

Social media:

Clara Swedlund

Twitter @ceswedlund 

IG @claritasw_vwphysique

Website: https://linktr.ee/claritasw_vwphysique

Liz O’Riordan

Twitter @Liz_Oriordan 

IG @oriordanliz 

Website: www.liz.oriordan.co.uk

Don’t Ignore The Elephant is hosted by Dr Liz O’Riordan, produced by Bird Lime Media in association with Elizabeth Richards.