Honey Are You Happy: Recent Episodes
Joss Walden
"Honey, are you Happy?" is a mental health and holistic well-being podcast hosted by Joss. Joss is an Assistant Psychologist and Eating Disorder Ambassador for the UK's leading eating disorder charity, public speaker, researcher and a genuine bubble of positivity and hope when it comes to mental health and recovery. Join her for authentic and challenging conversations around all manner of topics to do with mental health and well-being, that to break down stigma and supports you towards living your healthiest, happiest and most fulfilled life.
In this episode I am joined by the dietician Sophia Boothby (aka eatforyoudietician) to delve into all things eating disorders and dietetics, which is kinda important given that food is the phobia!
We delve into so much:
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The role of family and social media on eating habits
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Importance of meal planning in recovery
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Gut health and IBS in recovery
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Why you shouldn't push back breakfast
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How to make the most of your dietetic appointments
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Why you shouldn't fear carbohydrates
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Eating for your menstrual health
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Devastating impact of low blood glucose levels
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Great, you're starting therapy, but how do we be sure we'll get the most from it? and what if we've had bad experiences in the past? what is our responsibility? and how do other aspects of recovery impact how well we engage with therapy? In this episode I provide my top tips for making the most of therapy and explore each of these questions in detail.
In this episode I explore the role of acceptance and responsibility (externalising vs internalising struggle) in recovery from an eating disorder. I always promote journaling throughout recovery and provide reflective questions to help you delve deeper into the areas of acceptance and responsibility in your own recovery.
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In this episode I talk through how to apply the skill 'opposite action' in recovery from an eating disorder.
Opposite action is a skill from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). I give personal insights, plenty of examples and practical advice around how to successfully utilise this skill in your own recovery.
If you found this episode useful please leave the podcast a rating and a review as it really supports the free content I create for you on Spotify.
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In this episode I am joined by Jade Attwood - personal trainer with lived experience of recovering from AN - to answer all the questions you wrote to me on Instagram about exercise in recovery.
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In this episode I am joined by Rheanna Norfolk (aka @rediscoveringrheanna ) to talk about managing weight restoration in recovery, body image, overcoming challenges in recovery, developing self compassion and finding hope through recovery accounts online.If you value the content I create please leave a rating and a review as it really helps us reach & inspire more people. Thank you!
In this episode I am joined by Dr Chuks Nwuba. Chuks is a London based mental health doctor who has a particular interest in eating disorders. He has the most impressive resume, being voted one of the Powerful Media's Top 10 Black Future Leaders 2017-18, he is the Clinical Lead for Mind of the Student charity and a member of the Association of Black Psychiatrists. If that's not enough for you, he's also got his first book being launched this February, 'Eating Disorders Don't Discriminate', available for pre-order here.
In this episode we speak about:
- Challenges treating eating disorders
- BMI debate and issues around capacity
- Impact of the pandemic on sufferers and services
- Importance of carers experiences
- Why 'Eating Disorders Don't Discriminate' may be the most important book you read this year.
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Today I am joined by the lovely Tori Peyton aka @GrowwithTori who after deciding to post about her recovery on social media 9 months ago has become somewhat of a recovery icon, reaching over 33 thousand people with her message of hope, faith, encouragement and support. Tori shares insights into her own recovery journey thus far, including coming to terms with trauma, finding faith, reaching breaking point and how developing curiosity and compassion toward herself has helped her face change.
Trigger Warning
This episode contains references to sexual abuse, depression and eating disorders. If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode please seek help from your nearest mental health support lines.
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In the final episode of 2023 I am addressing how you can challenge your eating disorder thoughts when you are faced with food.
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For many in recovery from an eating disorder Christmas feels overwhelming due to the lack (or change) of routine and availability of food. In this short but very sweet episode I cover the importance of creating a routine for Christmas events, shifting the focus from food to festivities and much more.
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In this episode I cover tips on how t set boundaries and be assertive with friends and family in order to cope with triggers around the Christmas period. Eating disorder recovery is really difficult and in order to get our needs met and feel supported and safe boundaries and assertiveness skills are so important.
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Christmas can be a super stressful time for those in recovery from an eating disorder. In this episode I go through 4 strategies to manage eating disorder recovery at Christmas.
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Today I am joined by the lovely and bubbly Tessa Peters, Founder & CEO of the charity 'Been There'.
Been There supports people with body image issues by pairing them through an app with a vetted and trained Mentor who has relatable experience. Tessa set this up in response to her own battle with an eating disorder for 11 years. She desperately searched for help from someone who had gone through something similar and understood. After trying many different forms of professional help, she eventually found her Mentor, which was life changing for her. Being able to feel safe and speak freely without judgment enabled her to no longer feel so ashamed or alone.
Tessa has worked on Super-yachts as a Sous and Crew Chef for most of her career and managed a number of and large scale events including CarFest and Frieze Festival, before embarking upon creating Been There with the purposeful aim of supporting people struggling with their body image and related mental health issues that are so prevalent in today's society.
Tessa’s mission is to encourage self-acceptance and self-worth in everyBODY; Been There and its 1-to-1 mentoring service is bringing the solution to help those in need. Tessa wants no one to ever feel alone and encourages us all to help each other more.
This episode covers so many interesting & helpful topics, including:
- Tessa's own recovery from Bulimia
- The importance of compassion & forgiveness
- Rediscovering yourself during recovery
- How mentorship can help bring hope in recovery
And so so much more...
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In today's episode I am joined by the infamous Hope Virgo: eating disorder campaigner and bestselling author. Hope is the founder of the UK based campaign 'Dump The Scales' which calls for the Government to pay attention to the rising rates of eating disorders in the UK and the mass amounts of people being refused treatment based on an irrelevant metric - weight/BMI. Hopes energy and drive toward change is contagious and I'm sure you'll walk away from this episode feeling passionate about supporting this cause.
In this episode Hope chats about:
- Recovery from anorexia
- Campaigning for change in the UK
- The role of faith in recovery
- Safe use of social media in recovery
- Finding your 'why' in recovery
And so much more...
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In this episode my guest, @lovelucyclaire has joined me all the way from South Africa to chat about her recovery from anorexia, setting up a recovery community online, avoiding triggers, managing weight gain and healing her relationship with exercise... and so much more!
Lucy is an eating disorder advocate and newly qualified education psychologist. Check her out on instagram and youtube.
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In this episode I am joined by the bubbly, quite frankly intimidatingly intelligent, Lindsey Depledge; behavioural scientist and co-founder of Bean Bag Health. Lindsey has her own lived experience of having an eating disorder and discusses how she applied principles of behaviour change to her own recovery and how hearing about the how inaccessible treatment is for eating disorders, went on to co-found a new therapeutic app for eating disorder recovery!
In this episode:
- Lindsey's recovery
- Applying principles of behaviour change to recovery
- Calories on menu: helpful or harmful?
- All things 'Bean Bag Health'
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In todays episode I am joined by the wonderful Laura Phelan; therapeutic coach and healer, specialising in helping women heal their self image so that they can create the life they truly desire and feel at home in themselves.
In this episode we cover:
- Laura's recovery from anorexia
- The role of spirituality
- Managing anxiety when changing behaviour
- Whole person treatment
- Managing summer in recovery
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In this episode I am joined by the delightful Emily Nuttall.
Emily is an 'Expert by Experience’ for the Adult Disability, Learning Disability and Autism Service here in Guernsey. This role allows her to work with learning disability, autism and other Health & Social Care Services including education and eating disorders.
Emily was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 1, lost the sight in her left eye at the age of 11, diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 16 and spondylolisthesis at the age of 25 and is an inspirational woman who has overcome adversity. From the age of 12 Emily has struggled with anxiety, autism depression, self-harm, suicide anorexia and is a domestic violence and emotional abuse survivor. In her lifetime she has overcome homelessness, family breakdowns and was a previous young carer. Emily has completely transformed her life around and is now focused on empowering people and inspiring long lasting change.
In this episode we explore:
- Emily's recovery journey
- Role of autism and eating disorders
- Empowerment in disability support
- Finding your identity
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In this episode I am joined by Luce. Luce is currently in recovery from anorexia and following her last relapse has chosen to focus on achieving a full recovery by following the 'All-In' method: eating unrestrictedly and honouring her bodies cravings and desire to rest in order to restore energy imbalance!
Lucy is now passionate about this approach and raising awareness about how the standard approach to treatment is not suitable for everyone and often fall short on treating eating disorders effectively.
In this episode we delve into:
- What the 'all in' approach is and how Lucy is utilising it in recovery
- Why resting in recovery is so important
- Extreme hunger and making peace with food
- Finding your why in recovery
And so much more... Grab a cuppa and enjoy ✌️🌻
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In todays podcast I am joined by the wonderful Lara Rebecca. Lara is Cardiff based Mental Health and Eating Disorder Awareness Advocate. She uses her previous experiences of anorexia nervosa, depression, and anxiety disorder to raise awareness, educate, and challenge predetermined societal stigmas.
In this episode we delve into all things eating disorder recovery in the community, finding motivation, balancing exercise in recovery and moving away from labels.
If you enjoy this show please give it a rating and review as it really supports the work I do producing content for you ❤️
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Today I am joined by Vicky Lee. Vicky is mother too the lovely DaisyLiftsUK (Daisy Lee) who joined me a while back talking about her own recovery from anorexia and bulimia. As it's mental health awareness week I wanted to share the perspective of managing mental illness from a parents perspective. Obviously all experiences are unique and Vicky is just one mum sharing her own journey with Daisy.
This episode comes with a trigger warning as it does mention BMI and references to body weight that could be triggering for people struggling with disordered eating or body image.
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In this episode I have partnered up with the wonderful Ciandra aka Flourish with Ciandra. Ciandra is an expert eating disorder recovery coach who has dedicated her career to guiding individuals towards a life of freedom, balance and self-love through her compassionate and empowering approach.
In this conversation we are digging into all things grief in eating disorders:
- Role of grief in the development of eating disorders
- Grief in maintaining eating disorders
- Grieving the loss of your eating disorder in recovery
You can find more about working with her, and continue learning from her incredible content at the links below:
Website
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In this episode I am joined by Scarlett O'Connor; recovered bulimic turned eating disorder therapist.
Scarlett shares her own journey through eating disorder recovery including:
- Impact on family life
- Her husband as an enabler
- Managing anxiety in recovery
- Dissociating from the illness
- How she helps people through her therapeutic approach.
You can find more about Scarlett's coaching on her website
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Today I am joined by Tanisha Cro, a Finance Manager & Accredited Financial Coach @ Neurodiverse Money an ND advocate helping other busy brains elevate their finances through personalised financial coaching.
Tanisha shares her story being diagnosed with ADHD and Autism in adulthood, how her problems presented, her journey to diagnosis, strategies to help and top tips if you're thinking you too may be neurodiverse!
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You can find Tanisha on LinkedIn and Instagram
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ADHD A to Z
Neurodivergent not Less
Taking off the Mask
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Today I am joined by Cassie Barnard: a 'Food Freedom' Dietitian and certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor. Cassie has dedicated her career to helping women break free from chronic dieting, remove shame & guilt from eating and build a peaceful relationship with food and their body. She is also the founder of the Eat with Ease Online Programme (2022), where you can work with me in a one-to-one or small group capacity.
In this episode we delve into all things Binge Eating, intuitive eating and making peace with food.
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Today I am joined with actor and podcast host Daniel Crespin for a very sobering episode (excuse the pun), chatting all things alcoholism, substance abuse, 12 step programmes and how to sit with painful emotions. Make sure you listen to the end to hear the best Stewy Griffin and Super Hans impressions, as well as his top tips for anyone struggling with recovery.
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If you are impacted by any of todays content please get help:
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In todays episode we speak about all things eating disorders and chronic pain. Author, Pilates instructor and mental health advocate Rachael Hollwey is my wonderful guest, she speaks all about her recovery from anorexia, a bumble bee that saved her life and me shouting at her about the size of her potatoes (woops!).
Rachael's amazing story continues as she learns to live with a rare form of the connective tissue disorder - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - which has lead her have to flee the UK and chase the sun as a form of pain management!
I am so honoured to have this boss babe on the podcast and cannot wait for you to hear her incredible story.
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Today I am joined by the lovely George Mycock. George is the founder of Myominds, a charity that aims to demystify mental health within the fitness industry.
George broke his back in his teens and gained a significant amount of weight which led him to start his 'weight loss journey' and developing muscle dysmorphia as well as various combinations of eating and exercise disorders. His insights and passion for this area is infectious, I am so psyched for you to hear this episode, we cover so much.
A sneak peek of what to expect...
- George's story
- The role of toxic masculinity
- Barriers to help seeking in men
- Muscle dysmorphia vs narcissism
- Building a grounded sense of self-worth
- Attraction and body image
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In the first of season 2 we are chatting all things therapy with the wonderful Yalda (trainee counselling psychologist).
In this episode we cover so many fab topics...
- Clinical vs Counselling Psychology
- What we mean by an "Integrative Approach"
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy vs CBT
- Developing compassion with ACT
- Finding the right therapist for you
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In the final episode of 2022 I am chatting all things behaviour change and share with you some of the top tips I use with my clients that actually work!!
This episode covers:
- What is a behaviour change technique?
- Why do we find it hard to change behaviours?
- How health coaching can help you create clear goals you can stick to
- 4 top tips to change behaviour
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Today I am joined, once again, by the wonderful Jade Attwood (personal trainer & recovered anorexic) to talk about how to cope with your recovery from an eating disorder during Christmas.
We cover so much in the episode, including:
- Jades own experiences in recovery around Christmas/New Years
- Top Tips to keep your recovery stable and plan for your triggers
- Changing the narrative around fear foods
- How to reframe diet talk and manage compensatory behaviours
I know you'll find this episode super useful.
If you do, please rate and share this podcast - it really supports the free content I create.
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In this episode I take a look at five of my biggest mistakes in recovery from anorexia, what I wish I'd known and ways to over come them!
Struggling with your eating, body image or self-esteem? Need some help making sustainable changes? Book on for your FREE Coaching Call.
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Today I am joined by the wonderful Dr Kelly Kesller, a licensed physical therapist, wellness coach, host of thepodcast Rewiring Health, and theowner of Optimal You Health and Wellness, LLC. Kelly teaches women who have a history of an eating disorder how to regulate their nervous system to achieve relief from chronic pain through her signature method, Eating Disorder Pain Solutions. Inspired by her own journey of recovering from an eating disorder and chronic back pain, Kelly has helped many women harness their profound ability to shift from survival mode to thriving. Kelly uses an integrative approach to healing including a personalized audit, education, community support, and actionable steps to create long-lasting results.
In this episode we cover:
- Kelly's recovery journey from eating disorder and chronic pain
- The importance support
- The role of stress on the nervous system
- Her method of treating chronic pain
- Top tips for regulating your nervous system in order to reduce pain
Find her at: @DrKellyKessler Eating Disorder Pain Solutions
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Today I am joined by the wonderful Daisy Lee: crisis nurse, powerlifter, fitness influencer and recovered anorexic/binge eater.
Daisy shares her recovery journey and how finding powerlifting helped her gain a new appreciation for what her body could do.
We also cover...
- Perfectionism
- Handling weight gain
- Dating in recovery and the importance of support
- Top tips for incorporating fitness into recovery without it being a trigger
Daisy has loads of fab content and discount codes for some wicked brands that you can find over on her Instagram @daisyliftsuk
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In this episode I look at what we actually mean when we use the word 'fat' as a description of how we're feeling, It's role in maintaining disordered eating, how fatphobia has contributed to this phrase being used and ways you can challenge this thought and change the narrative you use in order to better meet your needs.
I cover:
- What the phrase 'I feel fat' really means
- It's role in disordered eating and body dysmorphia
- 5 ways you can manage bad body image and re-write the narratives we tell ourselves
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In todays episode I am reflecting on my top 5 lessons learnt in recovery and give you advice on how to keep motivated during your own recovery from an eating disorder.
Throughout these 5 lessons learnt I cover topics related to:
- Relapses
- Self-compassion
- Developing self-worth
- Creating vision
- Forgiveness
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I am so excited for you to listen to this episode. Today I am joined by the wonderful Ed Johnson, a personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder who has the cheekiest smile and infectious energy.
In this episode Ed opens up about the..
- The realities of body building prep,
- The importance of the coaching relationship
- His battled depression
- The role toxic masculinity plays in help-seeking amongst men
- How talking saved his life
If you are looking to get into fitness then Ed is an experienced personal trainer based up North.
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In this episode I talk to the wonderful Cara Lisette, a therapist, published author and mental health advocate who also rocks the most awesome hair colours and tattoos that you'll ever see!
She is a breathe of fresh air in the mental health advocacy world and in this episode we delve into:
- The importance of therapy in recovery
- Handling weight gain
- Breaking up with your eating disorder identity
- The creation of her two books: The Eating Disorder Recovery Journal and The Bipolar Recovery Journal
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In this episode I explore...
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What it means to be in quasi-recovery
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The reasons why people get stuck in quasi-recovery
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What you can do to move from quasi- to fully recovered
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Top Tips from my recovery journey
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I am so excited to have the newly qualified Dr Emily Bourne on todays podcast talking about all things mental health in young people.
Trigger Warning this conversation covers topics of suicide, eating disorders and self injurious behaviour.
In this episode we chat about:
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Mental health in young people and the impact of schools
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Barriers to getting help and ways to overcome them
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Influence of social media
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How schools can support good mental health
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Jade Attwood is a recovered anorexic turned marketing professional, turned personal trainer.
In this episode we delve deep into her insights into the role of exercise, and the fitness industry, in recovery from eating disorders.
Jade offers online and in-person coaching, and a FREE consultation session.
You can email her directly at personal.training.jade@gmail.com
You can also find her on: Instagram @jadeattwoodpt TikTok @jadeattwood413
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In this short and very sweet episode I look at the language we use around exercise and food that can fuel our beliefs and relationship with our body and eating.
In this episode I cover:
- Why our intentions matter and how they impact our self worth
- The issues around our language with food and exercise
- 3 things we can do to start challenging these beliefs
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In this episode I look at the role of exercise in the development, maintenance and recovery of eating disorders.
- What is a dysfunctional relationship with exercise?
- Is it ok to exercise in recovery from an eating disorder?
- When is it not ok?
- What are the signs of exercise obsession?
- 5 things you should know about exercise in recovery
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In this episode I look at what the victim mentality is and provide advice on how you can start making the shift into survivorship.
Enjoy!
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In this episode I give you glimpse into my recovery from anorexia nervosa. My story underpins my motivations behind 'Honey, Are You Happy?', my career in Psychology and also gives you an insight into the illness itself. It's my hope that this will inspire, educate and motivate you towards a healthier and happier life.
Trigger warning eating disorders, sexual assault and suicide are all mentioned. No mention of weight/BMI is mentioned.
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Hello! Welcome to 'Honey, are you happy?' a podcast dedicated to breaking down the mass amount of health and wellbeing bullsh*t and opening up authentic and challenging conversations in order to help you become your healthiest, happiest and most fulfilled self. I am your host, Joss, a psychology graduate, assistant psychologist and eating disorder ambassador for the UK's leading eating disorder charity. I have a wealth of experience in behaviour change, recovery, health interventions and research and coaching. In this short, but very sweet, episode 1, I explain why I decided to add to the mass pool of podcasts and my ethos in regards to online communities and advocacy work.
Stay happy and healthy.
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