This month, we chat to George from myominds.co.uk who will unpack the nuanced connection between exercise and eating disorders.

Exercise Addiction and Eating Disorders

Join us for a 30-minute lunchtime webinar where members of the tastelife team are joined by George Mycock, of MyoMinds (myominds.co.uk) who shares his knowledge of the connection between exercise, exercise addiction and, for some people, how this can tip into an eating disorder.

Exercise is a good thing, we can all agree. But for some, what starts as a means to improving their health, can turn into obsession which affects their food choices. This can develop into an eating disorder for some people. So, does exercise make you more vulnerable to an eating disorder? How can we have a 'healthy relationship' with exercise?

Join us for our lunchtime webinar where George will share his story of overcoming an eating disorder and his work today.

In this packed, short webinar, you will hear George's own story and also learn about:

• The science behind the relationship between compulsive exersise addiction and eating disorders
• The difference between primary and secondary exercise addiction
• The key considerations for developing a healthy relationhip with exercise

George is passionate about athletes' and exercisers' mental health, specialising in muscle dysmorphia, disordered eating and exercise addiction. He has spoken widely on the topic of men and exercise addiction, as well as men and eating disorders. He's featured on the BBC News, Sky News, Talk TV and numerous press and magazine articles. His upcoming work includes featuring in Men's Fitness magazine as well as filming for an ITV documentary about eating disorders and men.

This podcast-style webinar is suitable for anyone (aged 16+).

This podcast style webinar will be an easy way to hear about the experiences of those who have journeyed through the challenges of an eating disorder, either personally or as a parent. The causes of an eating disorder are complex but in this short webinar we will give you a little insight into what some of those causes might be - and what you can do if you are worried for yourself or a loved one.

They will be drawing on both their own lived experiences and materials from their accredited Community Recovery Course and Youth Track resource.

Discover top tips on preparing for the festive season when dealing with the complexities of an eating disorder. For individuals and carers.

Making Christmas Manageable: Eating Disorder Support Webinar

Members of the tastelife team are joined by Sarah who shares her top tips on how to plan for Christmas when eating disorders threaten to steal the joy of the festive season.

The build-up to the season, changes in routine, expectations around socialising, the pressure to 'be merry', and the traditional focus on food can contribute to stress, pressure, and conflicted thoughts and feelings. Christmas may feel frightening and unmanageable. So listen here for some ideas to change that. 

Join us for this supportive and practical webinar, jam-packed with practical tips and compassionate advice. Whether you are personally struggling with your eating habits, or are the parent or carer of someone who is struggling with an eating disorder, this webinar is for you.

You’ll learn:

· 🎁 Practical strategies to manage festive food situations

· 💬 How to communicate better with family and friends

· ❤️ Ways to support emotional wellbeing throughout the holidays

· 🌲 Tips for parents, carers, and loved ones

This webinar is designed to help you feel more confident, connected, and calm as you move through the festive season.

This podcast-style webinar is suitable for anyone (aged 16+).