The Full of Beans Podcast

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] 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 ResistanceJohn 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] 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.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).