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Dr Vicki Mountford, BA(Hons), DClinPsy, is the Lead Clinical Psychologist and Eating Disorder Service Lead at Sage Clinics in Dubai. She previously worked at the Maudsley Hospital in London. She has over twenty years of experience working with individuals with eating disorders and body image concerns and their families. She has published widely on eating disorders and provides supervision and training for clinicians. In this episode, we speak about eating disorders in the UAE and how treatment may be different, alongside some stigmas around eating disorders in the UAE. 

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Leah Stiles is the founder of Sea Waves, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advocating for, educating, and supporting active duty service members, veterans, and their families who are dealing with disordered eating, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia. With twenty years of service and retiring as a Navy Senior Chief, she developed a strong commitment to supporting the well-being of her fellow service members. Having personally navigated the challenges of eating disorders during her service, she recognized the critical need for specialised support. 

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We have created this episode especially for parents to help support their child have a healthy relationship between food and body image. Myself and Becky Stone speak about some useful conversation starters if you suspect your child may be suffering with an eating disorder. We also speak about how social media may be affecting their self esteem, and some tips around how to manage this. 

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In this episode we have Kai Schweizer on the show! He is a PhD student based in Australia and is focused on Trans experiences of eating disorders. He is a small business owner providing LGBTIQA+ inclusion training and diversity for youth and community clinics, mental health services, and work places. We also speak about support and advice for people who are transgender and struggling with eating disorders.

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Dr. Marianne Miller has been in the mental health field for 27 years and has specialised in eating disorders for the last 12 years. In this episode we do speak about the links between Neurodiversity and eating disorders.

Dr. Marianne loves working with eating disorders as a therapist and a coach. She takes a non-diet, feminist approach that helps people of all genders live empowered, authentic lives. She embraces the Health at Every Size model, and is neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming. 

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In this episode we speak with Priya Tew about who should be using blood sugar monitors, and who shouldn't be using them. We also discuss if blood sugar monitors could be triggering for people with eating disorders. Priya Tew is an award winning, experienced registered dietitian and nutrition professional with a degree in Nutritional Sciences and a Masters in Dietetics. She is registered with the Health Professions Council and the British Dietetic Association. 

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Joanna Silver is the Lead Psychological Therapist at Orri Clinic in London. She is responsible for the development of the psychological therapies team at Orri, which is a specialist eating disorder treatment service. She also delivers group and individual sessions to clients with eating disorders. 

In this podcast episode we speak generally about why eating disorders are on the rise, alongside discussing what is A-TYPICAL ANOREXIA? Joanna also provides some practical tips if you've been turned away from services, and not sure where to turn. 

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Charlie, better known as The Teachers’ Health Coach, is a certified coach, Nutritionist and qualified Mental Health & Exercise Coach! Six years ago Charlie was diagnosed with chronic stress and burnout after experiencing panic attacks and anxiety in the classroom. This changed the direction of his career and started him on a path to retrain as a Nutritionist, and help teachers master their own wellness goals! Today in this episode we speak about his journey around food, exercise and wellness!

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In this podcast we speak about what is disordered eating, alongside the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder. We also speak about some the issues present in schools around eating e.g. students skipping lunch or concerns about eating in front of other people.

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Jenny has worked closely with the Eating Disorder Research team of The Institute of Psychiatry for over 15 years, and is trained in the New Maudsley Model. She has become an “experienced carer” coach for the research programmes and delivers regular skills workshops for carers, as well as training for facilitators. Today she speaks about how as a parent you can help support your child with an eating disorder.

Please have a look at her workshop for all workshops: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/

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