Bodywhys Podcast

Mini-series: Self-harm and eating disorders. Episode 1: The link between self-harm and eating disorders

In the first of this 4 part series on self-harm and eating disorders, Jenny and Harriet introduce the topic and begin thinking through how the New Maudsley Carer Skills c

NMCS S3E2: The value of Maudsley carer skills with Veronica Kamerling

Jenny and Harriet are joined by another special guest in this episode - Veronica Kamerling, a mother, carer, and someone who’s spent over 23 years supporting families aff

NMCS S3E1: Supporting carers with Prof. Janet Treasure OBE

Welcome back to the New Maudsley Carer Skills podcast - we are kicking off our third season with a very special guest - Prof. Janet Treasure OBE. Janet joins Harriet and

NMCS S2E20: The teenage brain and eating disorders

In this episode, Jenny and Harriet discuss the topic of the teenage brain and eating disorders, one of the topical sessions that Jenny runs regularly. We'll be thinking t

NMCS S2E19: A conversation about eating disorder recovery with Hannah Hickinbotham

In this episode Jenny and Harriet are joined by Hannah Hickinbotham. Hannah was diagnosed with Atypical Anorexia aged 14, and she talks about the twists and turns of her

NMCS S2E18: Perfectionism and eating disorders

In this episode, Jenny and Harriet discuss the role of perfectionism in eating disorders, and how the New Maudsley Carer Skills can be used by carers to support their lov

NMCS S2E17: Compulsive exercise and eating disorders

In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk about the role of exercise and compulsive exercise in eating disorders. How do we know if a person is exercising to an extreme and

Episode 59: How bodies matter and intrude in recovery

In this episode, Barry speaks with clinical psychologist, Dr Agnes Ringer, about paradoxes in eating disorder recovery. We explore the role of workshops, the analytical q

Episode 58: Tending the roots: Trauma and women’s experiences

In this episode, Barry speaks with Bridgette Becker about her MA thesis. They talk about the role of historical trauma in women's experiences of eating disorders and the

Episode 57: The experiences and support needs of mothers with eating disorders

In this episode, Barry talks to Dr Laura Chapman, Senior Research Associate, University of Bristol, about the experiences and support needs of mothers with eating disorde

NMCS: S2E16: Body dysmorphic disorder and body image distortion

In this episode, Jenny and Harriet discuss body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and body image distortion in eating disorder recovery. Although these are not the same thing, t

Episode 56: Male musical theatre performers' experiences of body image

In this episode, Barry talks to Dr Elisa Lewis, London South Bank University. We explore hegemonic masculinity and its relationship to body image, appearance investment,

NMCS S2E15: Nasogastric (NG) feeding: Tolerating the distress

In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk through the difficult topic of NG feeding and how the Maudsley skills can be used to help tolerate the distress that goes with thi

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, connatur

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 o

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.  

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

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-

Episode 52: The role of agency: The life project account of eating disorders

In this episode, Barry speaks with Cato Benschop, Utrecht University, about the life project account of eating disorders. We explore what this alternative framework offer

Episode 51: Pre-treatment intervention: Keeping Safe

In this episode, Barry talks to Dr Madeleine Tatham, Norfolk Community Eating Disorders Service, about the impact of a podcast-based pre-treatment psychoeducation interve