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BBC Radio 5 Live


Recovering anorexic Molly guides you through the truths of eating disorders and learns how others have found their way up.


The Weigh Up: Eating Disorder Diaries

Molly speaks to campaigner Hope Virgo about her campaigning for better support and treatment of eating disorders. We also hear from listeners on how the podcast has helped them.

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Campaigning for better awareness and treatment of eating disorders

Molly is joined by YouTube and social media influencer Anna Saccone Joly, who talks about finding acceptance in recovery from her bulimia and how she moved forward with her life.

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Finding Acceptance

Molly is joined by Dr Alex George and Kerri Flemming from BEAT to discuss how social media can affect eating behaviour and how we can use social media in a responsible and positive way.

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at http://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Social Media And Eating Behaviour

Molly is joined with three guests who have struggled with binge eating disorder, ARFID and bulimia. 

They talk about their struggles 'not fitting' the eating disorder stereotype, and what happens when there are cultural challenges to deal with at the same time.

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Stereotypes And Cultural Challenges

Molly speaks to YouTuber Jodie Porteous about her eating disorder. They discuss how to recognise a relapse and discover recovery isn’t linear.

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Recovery And Relapse

Molly visits an outpatient eating disorder clinic where she speaks to Lynne, 44, who has struggled with anorexia for over half of her life. They discuss some of her most difficult moments including being admitted to a psychiatric hospital last year and the difficulties of being a mum with an eating disorder.

Consultant clinical psychologist lead Dr Magdalene Sampson also joins to talk through some of the upcoming treatments for eating disorders available on the NHS.

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Visiting An Eating Disorder Clinic

Molly speaks with two of her closest friends Eloise and Charlotte. 

They have been friends with Molly through the ups downs and everything in between. 

They talk about how to support a friend with an eating disorder and what not to say.

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Eating Disorders: The Friends' Point Of View

Molly speaks with mental health campaigner, James Downs, about his difficulty accessing treatment for bulimia and anorexia. 

They also discuss the stereotypes people with eating disorders can face.

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Breaking Barriers

Eating disorders can affect the whole family.

How did Molly’s anorexia impact her parents and sister? Find out in this candid episode where they share their challenges and insights.

In an honest conversation with her mum, dad and sister, they reveal how they coped and supported Molly through her recovery.

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Eating Disorders: A Family Illness

From being diagnosed at the age of 14 to getting treatment, Molly talks about her anorexia recovery journey.

She catches up with her former mental health nurse, Stephen Clarke, and consultant psychiatrist, Dr Anna Conway Morris. They discuss her treatment and how she found her way up.

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, there is a list of organisations that may be able to help at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Finding Acceptance

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