Social Media And Eating Behaviour

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

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

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

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

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