Show Notes
Maia speaks to CAR's own Christine Ramsey-Wade (Associate Professor in Counselling Psychology) about her PhD exploring whether mindful eating programs can be beneficial for people experiencing disordered eating. Maia and Christine discuss the research, reflect on the PhD process, and even practice a mindful eating exercise together.
Content warning: Mindful eating exercise starts at 28:52 If you’re currently in recovery for anorexia, the mindful eating exercise focuses on sensations around your stomach which may be triggering and so this exercise might not be for you.
To find out more about mindful eating or try some exercises yourself:
The mindful eating mini meditation: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/appearance/resources
The mindful eating micro-intervention created and trialled during Christine's PhD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih1gQTIdvNU
To access the ED support app for Eating Disorder self-help: https://www.expertselfcare.com/eating-disorder-support-app/
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