‘It doesn’t require you to be qualified and you don’t need to be an expert’

This is our fourth episode of Season 1 ‘For the 1’ podcast!

In this episode Mel talks with Hope Virgo who is a published author, public speaker and campaigner for mental health. Hope started the #DumpTheScales movement and talks candidly about the need for more education on eating disorders.

There is a trigger warning with todays episode, as eating disorders are discussed.

You can find out more about Hope’s work at www.hopevirgo.com

Beat Eating Disorders is a not for profit organisation that provides Helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders:

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services/helplines

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Music written and performed by Josie Beth

Editing – Elsa Arnold

Art work – FREEDOM 2 Ambassadors

Design - Gabriella