The Importance of Shared Care for Type 1 Diabetes and Disordered Eating with Dr Tomos Williams
In this week's episode of the Full of Beans podcast, Han is joined by Dr Tomos Williams. Tom has worked in the CWP Eating Disorder Service since May 2022. He works across community and specialist inpatient settings. He is the Psychiatric lead in the regional Type 1 Diabetes and Disordered Eating Clinic, the local MEED lead, and also works with patients with complex presentations, acting as a link person for local acute trusts. He is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatry Eating Disorder Faculty Executive Committee.This week, we discuss:What T1DE is, and why “diabulimia” is an outdated termThe life-threatening risks of insulin omissionHow eating disorders and diabetes treatment often conflictWhy T1DE clinics are essential, but underfundedThe role of eating disorder and diabetes professionalsWhat joined-up, trauma-informed care looks likeThe outcomes and success of T1DE pilotsThe urgent need for political support to save these servicesTimestamps:01:30 – What is Type 1 Diabetes and Disordered Eating (T1DE)04:00 – Medical risks associated with insulin omission08:50 – Building the T1DE clinic & lack of national funding13:10 – The power of a multi-disciplinary team18:40 – Early signs of T1DE and what clinicians should look for22:10 – Impact of trauma & perfectionism in diabetes25:00 – Outcomes & HbA1c improvements29:00 – Barriers to insulin pump access33:20 – Can you recover from EDs while managing diabetes?Resources & Links:The Compassion Project (Wessex & London T1DE Pilot)Parliamentary Inquiry into T1DE (2023)Diabetes UK on T1DEWant to help save T1DE services?Write to your local MP and demand continued funding. Mention the NHS England pilot outcomes and the need for integrated care for patients with type 1 diabetes and eating disorders.Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereCheck out our website here⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses lived experiences of eating disorders, restrictive behaviours, and mentions of specific foods. Please take care when listening.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han 💛
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Is "Late Onset Eating Disorder" the Right Term? with Logan Strouther
In this week's episode of Full of Beans, Han is joined by Logan Strather, integrative psychotherapist, clinical lead at an eating disorder charity in Nottinghamshire, and co-founder of Garden Room Therapy.Logan first explored late-onset eating disorders (LOED) during his undergraduate research and now works directly with clients experiencing these challenges first-hand.In this episode, we discuss:Is “late-onset eating disorder” the right term?What the research (or lack thereof) tells us about age and onsetHormonal and neurological factors (e.g., menopause, oestrogen, impulse control)How medical weight stigma contributes to missed diagnosesEating disorders in care homes and older adultsThe emotional toll of shame, grief, and moral incongruenceGendered assumptions and the underrepresentation of menWhat needs to change in treatment models for older adultsTimestamps:01:30 – What does “late-onset ED” actually mean?05:00 – Hormones, menopause & appetite regulation08:00 – Weight stigma in healthcare12:00 – Life transitions & ED vulnerability in older age25:00 – Men and late-onset eating disorders30:00 – Neurodivergence and late diagnosis34:00 – Adapting treatment for older adults40:00 – What needs to change in research & services⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around eating disorder behaviours, weight stigma, menopause and grief, and care homes. Please take care when listening.Resources & Links:@gardenroomtherapy on InstagramFreed Recovery (Nottinghamshire charity service) – rebranding soon!Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereCheck out our website hereIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han 💛
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The Role of Intention in Recovery with Eric Pothen
In this week's episode of Full of Beans, Han is joined by Eric Pothen. Eric is a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and an eating disorder advocate who serves on the Peer Council for the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and the Community Engagement Committee for the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). After struggling with an eating disorder for several years, Eric now uses his lived experience to raise awareness and support others on their recovery journeys, particularly around eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image, with a special focus on men.Eric is currently pursuing a degree in Counselling at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, to become an eating disorder therapist, specialising in working with men and the LGBTQ+ community.In this week's episode, we discuss:Navigating shame, identity, and the onset of an eating disorderWhy recovery can feel messyReframing exercise and “food is fuel” in recoveryRecovery perfectionism vs. authentic recoverySupporting individuals as people first, not by gender stereotypesThe hidden and under-discussed behaviour of chewing and spittingThe importance of intention and reframing in long-term recoveryUnderstanding the intersectionality of identity in ED supportTimestamps:03:00 – Eating disorder onset: identity, stress & sadness08:00 – Shame & internalised stigma for men12:00 – People pleasing and external validation18:00 – Compulsive exercise & social reinforcement22:00 – Recovery as rewiring: food, movement & intention27:00 – The messiness of recovery & doing it solo30:00 – Alcohol, chewing/spitting & hidden behaviours34:00 – Marathon training: helpful or harmful?40:00 – Intersectionality and seeing the person, not the gender⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of eating disorder behaviours including anorexia, compulsive exercise, chewing and spitting, and alcohol use. Please take care whlist listening. Resources & Links:Instagram: @ericpothanNEDA Peer Council: nationaleatingdisorders.orgConnect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereCheck out our website hereIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han 💛
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50 Shades of Grey on Eating Disorder Myths with Anne Richardson
In this week's episode of Full of Beans Han is joined by Anne Richardson. Anne is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, lecturer and supervisor. She has been practising for more than ten years and exclusively works in the field of disordered eating. Anne suffered with anorexia in her teens and now draws from her lived experience to blend her knowledge of nutrition with her CBT skills. She works with people all over Europe to help them achieve food freedom. She is also invested in helping other practitioners work with disordered eaters as she recognises that general nutritional advice can be extremely damaging to disordered eaters. Anne is also a mum, a maker of all things and especially a keen baker.This week, we discuss:The truth about eating late at night and weight gainWhy your brain needs carbohydrates to sleepThe truth about pasta and couscousHow black-and-white thinking harms recoveryMental vs. physical hunger: how restriction plays into cravingsNormalising emotional eatingFinding balanced nutrition in recovery Timestamps:05:30 – What a nutritionist does in ED recovery14:00 – The “don’t eat after 6pm” myth21:00 – Mental vs physical hunger30:00 – The truth about fear foods like pasta39:00 – Why emotional eating isn’t bad43:00 – Finding balance in recovery⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses lived experiences of eating disorders, restrictive behaviors, and mentions of specific foods. Please take care when listening.Resources & Links:Follow Anne on Instagram @theeatingdisordernutritionistVisit her website theeatingdisordernutritionist.co.ukConnect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereRead our latest blog hereIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han 💛
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A Son and Mother's Journey to Anorexia Recovery with Harry & Jacqui Nye
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Harry and his grateful mum, Jacqui, who are the hosts ‘Don't Weight to Change?’ which began following my personal 10+ year battle with anorexia.By sharing their story, they aimed to help others struggling with mental health issues, especially young boys and men, creating a safe space for candid discussion and support.Their story is one of honesty, compassion, and the power of connection between parent and child, showing how recovery is not only about healing the individual, but also about transforming relationships and finding hope together.In this week's episode of Full of Beans, we discuss:Harry’s experience as the first male inpatient on a UK eating disorder wardThe impact of gender stereotypes on diagnosis, denial, and supportHarry's desire for male support and role models in recovery How exercise addiction and perfectionism mask disordered behavioursThe role of family in recovery The trauma and helplessness felt by parents and loved onesWhy the New Maudsley Method was a turning point in their recovery journeyHow the Don’t Wait to Change podcast is helping other men feel seen and heardTimestamps: 01:58 – Why they started their podcast, Don’t Wait to Change03:10 – Early signs and unhelpful eating disorder treatment06:46 – The lack of male-specific ED support10:27 – Inpatient experience as the only male 15:01 – The role of exercise and compulsive behaviours 22:10 – The impact on family and how they coped 43:02 – How vulnerability strengthened family bonds 49:42 – Why weight doesn't equal wellness 📍 Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorder behaviours, medical trauma, and suicidal ideation. Please take care when listening.Resources & Links:Follow Harry & Jacqui on Instagram @dontweighttochangeListen to their podcast on Spotify Don't Weight To Change Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereRead our latest blog hereIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han 💛
Full of Beans Podcast: Sharing the Unheard Voices in Eating DisordersEating disorders are complex, often misunderstood, and wrapped in layers of stigma. That’s why Full of Beans is here - to open up the conversation and foster understanding through real, raw, and research-backed discussions.Hosted by Han, founder of Full of Beans and passionate mental health advocate, this podcast explores eating disorders through the lens of lived experience, clinical expertise, and the latest research. Each week, Han sits down with guests, including individuals with firsthand experiences, clinicians, researchers, and charities, who all share one goal: to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and support those affected by eating disorders.With a mix of heartfelt stories and professional insights, Full of Beans is a space for education, advocacy, and connection. Whether you're navigating your own eating disorder journey, supporting a loved one, or working in the mental health field, this podcast is here to provide knowledge, compassion, and hope.Join us in creating a community where eating disorders are understood, and no one feels alone in their struggles.(Please note: This podcast is for awareness and education purposes and is not a substitute for professional therapeutic support.)
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