Episode 55: Thomistic virtue ethics and a "good" appetite
In this episode, Barry talks to Catholic moral theologian, Dr Megan Heeder, University of Scranton. We explore moral judgements about food, temperance, prudence, connatural knowledge and the work of the late Beth Haile.NotesAquinas's Unity Thesis and Grace: Ingredients for Developing A Good Appetite in a Contemporary AgeThe Beauty of a Good Appetite in a Social Media Age
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Episode 54: “I want to hold an umbrella over you because I have been in the rain”
In this episode, Barry speaks with Jinxu Li, Texas A&M University, about why people share their experiences of eating disorders on social media. Jinxu's episode focuses on research participants from China. We also discuss self-determination theory. Notes“I Want to Hold an Umbrella Over You Because I Have Been in the Rain”: Exploring Patient Influencers’ Motivations to Share Eating Disorders Experiences from a Self-Determination Theory Perspective: Health Communication
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NMCS S2E14: In conversation with Livia Sara, part 2
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet are joined again by Livia Sara. This time they talk about the fear of weight gain for autistic people in eating disorder recovery. NotesHere are the links to Livia's podcasts mentioned in the episode. Part One Fear of Weight Gain in Autism and Anorexia[Part 1]Part Two Autism, Anorexia, and Fear of Gaining Weight[Part 2]Part Three Accepting Weight Gain in Anorexia Recovery (Asan Autistic Person)
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NMCS S2 E13: ARFID: Fear of aversive consequences (Mini-series Part 5)
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk through the third subtype of ARFID - fear of aversive consequences. Using real life examples, Jenny discusses the menu of Maudsley skills that can help carers supporting a person with this type of ARFID.NotesBodywhys websiteJenny's website
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Episode 53: Social media detox strategies, body image and well-being
In this episode, Barry speaks with Dr Veya Seekis, Griffith University, about social media detox strategies, body image and well-being. We explore some of the appearance-related content people may encounter when they spend time on social media.NotesTo detox or not to detox? The impact of different approaches to social media detox strategies on body image and wellbeing - ScienceDirectGrowing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists