Sugar is woven into our culture as a reward, a comfort and a celebration. But for some people, the relationship with food becomes far more complicated - and potentially life-threatening.

Broadcaster and journalist Phil Williams has written with extraordinary candour about living with binge eating disorder and the hidden toll it took on his physical and mental health. In this Live Long conversation, he describes the shame, self-loathing and health scares that finally forced him to confront his addiction.

It's a powerful reminder that living well isn't simply about adding years to life, but understanding the behaviours that can take those years away.

This episode includes strong language.

Phil on Substack: I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but you have a binge eating disorder

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, help is available.

UK: BEAT – the UK's eating disorder charity
UK: NHS Eating Disorders

US: National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
US: National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
US: National Alliance for Eating Disorders

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