The Full of Beans Podcast

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.comConnect 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] 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] 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] 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] 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).