A bit of a different episode this week - Full of Beans first ever SOLOCAST!

Join me as I take a deep dive into the past year and reflect on how recovery has gone this year, the things that have helped, and my thoughts for others.

This week, I discuss:

• Reflections on recovery and how this progressed in 2024.
• Why recovery felt different this time.
• The impact of an eating disorder on my friendships.
• The impact of a neurodivergent diagnosis on my recovery.
• The reality of recovery burnout.
• Understanding the difference between what you want and what your eating disorder wants.
• The importance of reminding yourself of the impact the eating disorder had on you to motivate you in recovery.
• The impact of an eating disorder on my relationship and how I changed this.

You can also connect with me on Instagram @thefobpodcast.

Please note that this podcast explores topics some individuals may find difficult to hear and should not be used as a replacement for professional advice. If you need further support after this podcast, please consider talking to someone you trust. You may also wish to contact your GP or mental health professional.

We've included a list of additional support options in case you need them:

Samaritans are here for whatever you are going through. You can call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.

FirstSteps Eating Disorders is an eating disorders charity for children and their families, young people, and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders. You can call them on or email [email protected].

Beat Eating Disorders is an eating disorder charity offering support for those with or supporting someone with an eating disorder. You can call their helpline for free on 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales), 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Emilie Faure. Emilie is the founder and CEO of Juniver, an award-winning health company that’s transforming the way we approach eating disorders. Juniver is the first digital therapeutic of its kind, providing on-demand 24/7 support through an app including a personalised, AI-powered recovery coach.

Juniver’s mission to improve access to effective help for people with eating disorders, is deeply personal to Emilie, born from her own recovery journey, which highlighted the gaps in traditional care.

Before founding Juniver, Emilie’s career spanned sales strategy and partnerships at organisations like White Cube gallery and Sotheby’s; she brings a wealth of experience scaling teams and leading with empathy.

This week, we discuss:

• Emilie's inspiration for starting Juniver and the services Juniver provides to people struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating.
• The technology behind the digital therapy solution, Juniver.
• The two pillars of recovery: managing an urge differently and eating enough for your bodies needs.
• Navigating urges when you're alone and how Juniver supports this in an unbias way.
• The keys to habit formation in recovery: start small, build on what you're doing already, experiment and tweak, celebrate success.
• Tips for navigating the festive season during eating disorder recovery including boundaries, planning and meeting yourself with compassion.

To learn more about Juniver, you can visit her website at www.joinjuniver.com or download the Juniver App on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/juniver/id1637450809.

To access the discount mentioned in the episode, use code JUNIFOB.

Connect with Juniver by following them on Instagram @joinjuniver and TikTok @joinjuniver.com.

Please note that this podcast explores topics some individuals may find difficult to hear and should not be used as a replacement for professional advice. If you need further support after this podcast, please consider talking to someone you trust. You may also wish to reach out to your GP or mental health professional.

We've included a list of additional support options in case you need them:

Samaritans are here for whatever you are going through. You can call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.

FirstSteps Eating Disorders is an eating disorders charity for children and their families, young people, and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders. You can call them on or email [email protected].

Beat Eating Disorders is an eating disorder charity offering support for those with or supporting someone with an eating disorder. You can call their helpline for free on 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales), 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).

This week, Han is joined by Julie and Fleur to discuss Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) in eating disorder recovery. Fleur, a mum of two, shares her experience using NVR to support her daughter through anorexia recovery with kindness and compassion. She highlights the importance of self-care and nurturing the parent-child relationship to help her daughter reconnect with the family instead of retreating into the disorder.

Julie, a family therapist in a CAMHS Eating Disorders Team, has been using NVR since being inspired by parents' stories at a 2011 conference. With a passion for NVR, Julie shares how its principles guide her as both a therapist and parent, offering valuable insights for families supporting a loved one.

This week, we discuss:

• What Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) is and how it supports individuals and families facing mental health challenges.
• Using NVR to help parents manage emotions and conversations with a loved one struggling with an eating disorder.
• The role of self-care and reconciliation gestures in reconnecting with a loved one.
• The value of external support and how it can differ based on individual needs.
• Strategies for managing frustration when a loved one isn’t engaging in recovery.
• Navigating difficult conversations about eating and treatment without feeling misheard or upset.
• How to seek support from others, like schools, and what to request.
• The importance of modeling a fulfilling life to help a child distance themselves from their eating disorder.
• Rebuilding trust and navigating the festive season with your child.

To find out more about NVR you can check out the following:

• Haim Omer - Non-Violent Resistance
• John Burham - The Cycle of Supported Meal

Please note that this podcast explores topics some individuals may find difficult to hear and should not be used as a replacement for professional advice. If you need further support after this podcast, please consider talking to someone you trust. You may also wish to reach out to your GP or mental health professional.

We've included a list of additional support options in case you need them:

Samaritans are here for whatever you are going through. You can call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.

FirstSteps Eating Disorders is an eating disorders charity for children and their families, young people, and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders. You can call them on or email [email protected].

Beat Eating Disorders is an eating disorder charity offering support for those with or supporting someone with an eating disorder. You can call their helpline for free on 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales), 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).

Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., is a body image scientist, having studied body image and eating behaviors for nearly three decades. She is passionate about understanding how to help people have a healthy relationship with their body and food. Charlotte is a psychology professor at Rutgers University and a research scientist who has published over 100 scholarly articles and chapters about health issues.

Dr. Markey is also an book author, having most recently published The Body Image Book series (The Body Image Book for Girls in 2020; The Body Image Book for Boys in 2022, and Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life in 2024). She also recently co-edited the 3-volume Encyclopedia of Mental Health (2023). She writes regularly for news outlets such as Psychology Today and is often interviewed for TV, news articles, and podcasts including the NY Times, Washington Post, and NBC.

This week, we discuss:

• Body image, how it differs across genders and the importance of tailored body image support.
• The impact of comments on body image.
• Preventative measures for body image concerns that parents can implement.
• Shifting the current body image narrative and nurturing positive body image.
• The impact on body image of societal pressures to look a certain way.
• Navigating a changing body through aging and enjoying life's journey and what your body enables you to go through.

To learn more about Charlotte Markey, you can visit her website at www.CharlotteMarkey.com or the books’ webpages www.TheBodyImageBook.com

Connect with her on Facebook (Dr. Charlotte Markey), Instagram (@char_markey), TikTok (@charmarkey), Threads (@char_markey), or Substack (@BODY TALK).

Please note that this podcast explores topics some individuals may find difficult to hear and should not be used as a replacement for professional advice. If you need further support after this podcast, please consider talking to someone you trust. You may also wish to reach out to your GP or mental health professional.

We've included a list of additional support options in case you need them:

Samaritans are here for whatever you are going through. You can call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.

FirstSteps Eating Disorders is an eating disorders charity for children and their families, young people, and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders. You can call them on or email [email protected].

Beat Eating Disorders is an eating disorder charity offering support for those with or supporting someone with an eating disorder. You can call their helpline for free on 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales), 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).

In this week's podcast, Han is joined by Mia Morgan. Mia is a final-year PhD candidate at the University of Derby, researching how nature connectedness can benefit people with disordered eating. Her project involves developing the first nature-based intervention tailored to this group, in collaboration with those with lived experience. With a background in psychology and experience as a support worker on an eating disorder inpatient ward, Mia is passionate about creating accessible, holistic interventions, especially harnessing the power of nature for mental health.

This week, we discuss:

• Mia’s inspiration for focusing her PhD project on eating disorders and nature-based interventions.
• The definition of “nature-connectedness” and how spending time in nature impacts our mental health.
• Exploring the 5 pathways to nature connectedness: the 5 senses, beauty, emotion, compassion and meaning.
• The role of caring for nature to motivate purpose, create responsibility and develop meaning.
• The accessibility of nature and examples of how to tune into nature each day for emotional regulation.
• The role of nature on positive body image.

To reach out to Mia about her study or taking part, you can find her on X (@miamorgan1997) or LinkedIn (Mia Morgan).

Please note that this podcast explores topics some individuals may find difficult to hear and should not be used as a replacement for professional advice. If you need further support after this podcast, please consider talking to someone you trust. You may also wish to reach out to your GP or mental health professional.

We've included a list of additional support options in case you need them:

Samaritans are here for whatever you are going through. You can call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.

FirstSteps Eating Disorders is an eating disorders charity for children and their families, young people, and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders. You can call them on or email [email protected].

Beat Eating Disorders is an eating disorder charity offering support for those with or supporting someone with an eating disorder. You can call their helpline for free on 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales), 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).

In this week’s podcast, Han is joined by Chloe Reid. Chloe is a registered nurse, gelato enthusiast, golden retriever lover and mental health advocate. Chloe battled with atypical anorexia nervosa for most of her 27 years on this planet and has lived with mixed anxiety and depression disorder since she was a teen. Following the COVID-19 pandemic she has been diagnosed with multiple chronic health conditions which have turned her life upside down; chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, hypermobility spectrum disorder and mast cell activation syndrome to name just a few. Chloe strives to educate myself and others on what life can be like for those facing similar health adversities.

This week, we discuss:

• Chloe's experience of atypical anorexia and chronic conditions.
• Hypermobility and the intersection of eating disorders and ADHD.
• Navigating various diagnoses and how they impacted Chlo's eating disorder experience.
• The impact of gastrointestinal issues and dietary recommendations on eating disorder recovery.
• Navigating chronic fatigue and its impact on eating disorder symptoms.
• Learning to trust your body despite chronic illness and the impact it can have on listening to your intuition.
• Seeking support for multiple conditions and how to balance recovery from an eating disorder.

You can find out more about Chloe by finding her on Instagram @chronically.curious.chlo.

Please note that this podcast explores topics some individuals may find difficult to hear and should not be used as a replacement for professional advice. If you need further support after this podcast, please consider talking to someone you trust. You may also wish to reach out to your GP or mental health professional.

We've included a list of additional support options in case you need them:

Samaritans are here for whatever you are going through. You can call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.

FirstSteps Eating Disorders is an eating disorders charity for children and their families, young people, and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders. You can call them on or email [email protected].

Beat Eating Disorders is an eating disorder charity offering support for those with or supporting someone with an eating disorder. You can call their helpline for free on 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales), 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Juidth Matz. Judith is the co-author of several books on the topics of eating and weight struggles, including Beyond a Shadow of a Diet: The Comprehensive Guide to Treating Binge Eating Disorder, Emotional Eating and Chronic Dieting. This has been called “the new bible” on this topic for professionals. Her other resources include the recently released The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating & Body Image Workbook, The Body Positivity Card Deck, The Making Peace with Food Card Deck, and The Diet Survivor's Handbook.

Judith has a private practice in the Chicago area where she focuses her work with clients who want to get off the diet/binge rollercoaster and learn to feel at home in their bodies. Through her counselling, workshops, training for mental health professionals, and books, Judith has helped thousands of people to develop self-care skills that increase physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing without a focus on the pursuit of weight loss. Through educational programs, she is dedicated to helping people end their preoccupation with food and weight and to fighting weight stigma.

This week, we discuss:

• Judith's journey to working with individuals with binge eating disorder and writing her book, Beyond a Shadow of a Diet.
• The impact diet culture has on our perception of binge eating disorder and recovery, as well as how complex this can be.
• The concept behind the Health At Every Size (HAES) movement and how this supports individuals to focus on health, not weight.
• The concept of intuitive eating and how to reframe your relationship with food and exercise to support health.
• How clinician's can support their clients in recovery from binge eating disorder and increase their understanding of the mental health condition.

You can find out more about Caroline by finding her on Instagram @judmatz, visiting her website, or joining her Diet Survivors Facebook Group.

Please note that this podcast explores topics some individuals may find difficult to hear and should not be used as a replacement for professional advice. If you need further support after this podcast, please consider talking to someone you trust. You may also wish to reach out to your GP or mental health professional.

We've included a list of additional support options in case you need them:

Samaritans are here for whatever you are going through. You can call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.

FirstSteps Eating Disorders is an eating disorders charity for children and their families, young people, and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders. You can call them on or email [email protected].

Beat Eating Disorders is an eating disorder charity offering support for those with or supporting someone with an eating disorder. You can call their helpline for free on 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales), 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Beth Francois. Beth is a registered dietitian specialising in the treatment of eating disorders. Beth’s approach to eating disorder support is rooted in compassion, hope, and freedom. Beth combines evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of the emotional complexities of eating disorders to help her clients find lasting recovery and rediscover the joy of nourishing their bodies and minds.

This week, we discuss:

• Beth's thoughts around the term "extreme hunger" and why this occurs during eating disorder recovery.
• The different ways hungered is perceived in active restriction vs recovery.
• The urgency of hunger in recovery post restriction.
• The importance of responding to hunger, restoring hunger cues in recovery and reframing thoughts towards hunger.
• Overcoming fear foods, emotional eating and the feeling of losing control.
• Tips for navigating binge eating following restriction.

You can find out more about Beth by finding her on Instagram @theeddietitian or visiting her website.

Please note that this podcast explores topics some individuals may find difficult to hear and should not be used as a replacement for professional advice. If you need further support after this podcast, please consider talking to someone you trust. You may also wish to reach out to your GP or mental health professional.

We've included a list of additional support options in case you need them:

Samaritans are here for whatever you are going through. You can call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.

FirstSteps Eating Disorders is an eating disorders charity for children and their families, young people, and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders. You can call them on or email [email protected].

Beat Eating Disorders is an eating disorder charity offering support for those with or supporting someone with an eating disorder. You can call their helpline for free on 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales), 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).

In this week's podcast, Han is joined by Caroline Drummond-Smith, a devoted wife, mother of three grown-up children, and a survivor of a 35-year battle with anorexia. Her journey from struggling with an eating disorder—which deeply impacted her family—to finding true happiness and self-acceptance is both powerful and inspiring. Now an eating disorder coach and founder of Zest Health Coaching, Caroline is passionate about helping others discover their true worth beyond the confines of their struggles. Her story is one of resilience, healing, and the enduring strength of family bonds.

This week, we discuss:

• Caroline's experience of an eating disorder for 35 years and how this changed over time due to her responsibilities as a mother.
• The impact of an eating disorder for 35 years on Caroline's overall health.
• The impact of Caroline's eating disorder on her relationship, including the secrecy and frustration associated.
• The role of a late autism diagnosis on Caroline's recovery and understanding of her eating disorder.
• The impact of Caroline's eating disorder on her role as a mother.
• Caroline's recovery after 35 years of living with an eating disorder and the position impact this has had on her life.
• The difference between functioning and thriving in life, and how an eating disorder impacts this.

You can find out more about Caroline by finding her on Instagram @zesthealthcoaching or visiting her website.

Please note that this podcast explores topics some individuals may find difficult to hear and should not be used as a replacement for professional advice. If you need further support after this podcast, please consider talking to someone you trust. You may also wish to reach out to your GP or mental health professional.

We've included a list of additional support options in case you need them:

Samaritans are here for whatever you are going through. You can call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.

FirstSteps Eating Disorders is an eating disorders charity for children and their families, young people, and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders. You can call them on or email [email protected].

Beat Eating Disorders is an eating disorder charity offering support for those with or supporting someone with an eating disorder. You can call their helpline for free on 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales), 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).

In this week's podcast, Han is joined by Bethany C. Crowley, MFT, CEDS, BCN. Bethany is the founder and clinical director at The Journey Therapy in Kailua, Hawaii, where she leads a compassionate team dedicated to helping those struggling with eating disorders. With over 25 years of experience, Bethany has guided hundreds to lasting recovery through her unique integrative approach, teaching essential skills to conquer disordered eating and handle life’s challenges. As a certified eating disorder specialist, EMDR practitioner, and biofeedback expert, she’s not only a therapist but also a mentor, offering online training and supervision to fellow professionals. When she's not supporting individuals in recovering from an eating disorder, Bethany enjoys the island life in Kailua with her family and three dogs.

This week, we discuss:

• Bethany's journey into working with eating disorder patients.
• An overview of Bethany's book, An Integrative Approach to Treating Eating Disorders, and where her inspiration came from.
• The importance of understanding that eating disorders are more than food and body issues, and why learning about yourself is key to recovery.
• Together, we then explore the 9 foundational skills for eating disorder recovery, as discussed in Bethany's book:
  1. Establishing a Mind-Body Connection
  2. Uncovering the Meaning Behind Food and Eating
  3. Quieting Negative Thoughts
  4. Practising Self-Compassion, Self-Acceptance
  5. Exploring Body Neutrality and Acceptance
  6. Understanding Myself in Relation to Others
  7. Coping with Emotional Triggers and Building Resilience
  8. Using My Authentic Voice
  9. Changing My Story

To find out more about Bethany, you can check out her website. You can also purchase her book, An Integrative Approach to Treating Eating Disorders, by following this link.

Please note that this podcast explores topics that some individuals may find difficult to hear and should not be used as a replacement for professional advice. If you need further support after this podcast, please consider talking to someone that you trust. You may also wish to reach out to your GP or mental health professional.

We've included a list of additional support options in case you need them:

Samaritans are here for whatever you are going through. You can call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.

FirstSteps Eating Disorders is an eating disorders charity for children and their families, young people, and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders. You can call them on or email [email protected].

Beat Eating Disorders is an eating disorder charity offering support for those with or supporting someone with an eating disorder. You can call their helpline for free on 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales), 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).