Hello and welcome to Weight Stories. In this episode we talk to Gemma Oaten, (renowned Actor) and Patron and Charity Manager of Seed Eating Disorders Support Service. We are extremely grateful to talk to Gemma about her own story of an eating disorder and journey of recovery, we discuss symptoms and triggers, OCD, mental health, promoting early intervention and highlighting how the range of support services Seed offer, from a group of people with lived experience, can provide support to both sufferers and loved ones caring for those suffering to “help the person and not the eating disorder."

A gentle warning, this podcast discusses issues with weight that some listeners may find difficult. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.

Hello and welcome to Weight Stories. In this episode we talk to Emma about misrepresentation of eating disorders and disordered eating, problematic world structures that enforce a toxic way of life, fat phobia, positive social media accounts, food labels, the false promise of diet culture and truly life-inspiring tips on body positivity, recovery and how to get support.

A gentle warning, this podcast discusses issues with weight that some listeners may find difficult. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.

Hello and welcome to Weight Stories. In this episode we talk to Lynda about school trips and photographs, hurtful comments that can stick with you for a lifetime, the danger of comparison, body identity and personal weight labels and incredible wisdom on living your life to the best that you can.

A gentle warning, this podcast discusses issues with weight that some listeners may find difficult. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.

Hello and welcome to Weight Stories. In this episode we talk to Parisa about safety, trauma and unwanted attention, having self-worth, meditation and her desire to share her tools and knowledge to help others embrace and accept who they are and know we are enough. 

A gentle warning, this podcast discusses issues with weight that some listeners may find difficult. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.

Hello and welcome to Weight Stories.  In this episode we talk to Charlotte about puberty, a society that can exclude and mute real voices from the discussion, bras and the ever-changing body image pressures of the time and how no matter what body size we are our experience is important and valid.

A gentle warning, this podcast discusses issues with weight that some listeners may find difficult. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.

Hello and welcome to Weight Stories.  In this episode we talk to Rosie about changing how we communicate, objectifying bodies through public discourse, how all eating disorders are personal and different, her inspiring road to recovery, amazing advice on dealing with triggers, and how we should not only challenge our thoughts but what we are consuming. Please follow Rosie's own amazing podcast on https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCd0vS5WTJ7HA4-ylrEGxxNg

A gentle warning, this podcast discusses issues with weight that some listeners may find difficult. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.

Hello and welcome to Weight Stories.  In this episode we talk to Jake about weight in the LGBTQIA+ community, labelling body types, body dysmorphia, a society of fat phobia and amazing advice on how to unpack it all for ourselves and be kinder.

A gentle warning, this podcast discusses issues with weight that some listeners may find difficult. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.

Hello and welcome to Weight Stories. In this episode we talk about adolescence, the importance of representation and being comfortable in our own skin.

A gentle warning, this podcast discusses issues with weight that some listeners may find difficult. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.

Hello and welcome to our second episode of Weight Stories, where we speak to real people about their own, very personal stories around weight. In this episode we talk with Louise about disordered eating, a turbulent fitness journey, magazine culture and self love.

A quick disclaimer, this podcast may include content that some listeners find disturbing. If you are affected by any issues discussed in this podcast or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.

Our first episode of the Weight Stories Audio Series.

In this episode we speak to Vicky Loftus about her experiences of weight and grief, body size identity and mental health and doing what’s right for you.

If you are affected by any issues discussed in this podcast or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services and at www.berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice.