Eat with Amy

TRIGGER WARNING - this episode contains frank conversations about eating disorders and mental health.This week we have a special bonus episode with guest host, Sophie, aka my sister and registered nutritionist. She chats to me about my experience with bulimia, disordered eating and exercise addiction. Starting from childhood, we explore my relationship with food and how things spiralled out of control, as well as how they got better and what life's like bulimia free.Referenced in episode:Good Girls Do Swallow: The Darkly Comic True Story of How One Woman Stopped Hating Her Body by Rachael Oakes-Ash

The episode we've all been waiting for: The Definitive Ick List (aka Pad Thais and Stingy Guys) with newbie Tash and returning guest Laura. We share our biggest icks - from short arms and spray on skinny jeans, to being ignored by waiters and being scared of dogs.Listen to the end to find out our definitive top 5 icks.

Feeling lost or looking for some meaningful guidance in life? Episode 14 is just what you need. This week I have first time guest Emily, fellow business owner and devout meditator, on the show to speak about her journey with meditation, what it actually is and why everyone should find time in their day to explore the self.Join Emily's meditation zoom class, Self Knowledge through Meditation, every Sunday 8pm GMT.Email embejerano@gmail.com or DM on instagram @embejerano for info and to join.If you'd like to find out more about Emily's meditation teacher, Wendell Henckel, and order his book visit his website: https://www.henckeled.com

For episode 13 we've got little sister and qualified nutritionist, Sophie, back on the show, alongside Aimee fellow female boss and fitness coach, specialising in body transformations. Listen to our take on New Year's resolutions; why crash dieting damages more than just your body; and Aimee's experience competing in a pro bikini competition.@aimeecorry@sophiesplateMentioned in the episode:Just Eat It by Laura Thomas PhD (book on intuitive eating)My Neighbours the Dumplings, Clapton (restaurant recommendation)

Happy New Year to all! New year, same guests - we've come full circle and got our favourite OG participants back on the pod, Beth and Naima, sharing (possibly even a little too honestly) our highs and lows of this whirlwind of a year aka 2021. We speak about lessons learned, what we're leaving in 2021 and what we're striving for in 2022.Mentioned in the episode:Emily Bejerano's online meditation sessions - DM her on instagram @embejerano for a link.@bethanylydiaa@n__fow@whencanimovein_ (interior design porn)

Eat with Amy is back with season two after a slightly longer hiatus than planned. We kick off episode 11 with the boys from Club Cultured - Harry, James and Connor - fellow business owners and the British kings of tempeh. We chat about travel, veganism and of course all things fermented. Enjoyed with a slice of raspberry and lemon cake.

On episode ten of Eat with Amy, Naima is back to chat about the evolution of friendships from the perspective of two girls approaching their 30s. We debate whether the amount of time you've known someone really matters when it comes to best friends; the dynamics of male/female friendships; and how relationships from childhood change over time.https://edition.cnn.com/2016/06/06/health/losing-friends-mid-twenties/index.html

TRIGGER WARNING - this episode contains frank conversations about eating disorders and mental health.This week on Eat with Amy, Maya is back solo for part three of our mini-series on eating disorders. We chat about what life was like growing up; how a volatile environment and her mum's cancer diagnosis effected her metal health as a child; as well as the peaks and troughs of recovery.All of our DMs are open should you feel the need to reach out.@maya.pillay

TRIGGER WARNING - this episode contains frank conversations about eating disorders and mental health.This week on Eat with Amy, Beth is back solo for part two of our mini-series on eating disorders. We chat about her childhood and family setup; the lead-up to her anorexia diagnosis and how working at Hollister effected her self-worth; as well as the peaks and troughs of recovery. Stay tuned for the next episode and part three of eating disorders with Maya.@bethanylydiaa

TRIGGER WARNING - this episode contains frank conversations about eating disorders and mental health.On episode seven of Eat with Amy, she's joined by Maya and Beth, who met as in-patients at an eating disorder clinic seven years ago. The girls chat about their experiences with food and mental health: including the story of how Maya got sectioned and absconded to Barcelona, Beth's recent journey to full recovery, and how giving up veganism helped Amy manage and challenge her eating disorder.This is part one of three episodes discussing our personal journeys with eating disorders and mental health, from pre-diagnosis to recovery.@maya.pillay@bethanylydiaaRecommended books:Just Eat It by Laura Thomas PhdGood Girls Do Swallow by Rachael Oakes-Ash@ownitbabe for body positivity

On this week's episode, Amy is joined by fellow female boss Lauren of Oatsu. They both share their journeys as young entrepreneurs: including the decision to leave a job in the finance world, the pressures of turning 30, and their advice on how to take the plunge into kickstarting your own business.Oatsu is the overnight oat product helping you get the most out of your mornings. Plant-based, gut-friendly breakfasts that are high in fibre and refined sugar free.Available to order from www.oatsu.co.uk. Use EATBYAMY15 for 15% off your order.Follow Lauren on instagram at @Oatsu_.

TRIGGER WARNING - this episode contains conversations about sexual harassment and abuse. On episode five of Eat with Amy, she's joined by returning guests Sophie and Naima to chat about women's safety in light of the Sarah Everard case. After a substandard bowl of pesto pasta, we speak about our personal experiences, including misogyny in the workplace and male ownership over female bodies, the disparity between white feminism and black feminism, as well as how we could begin to feel safer.The podcast mentioned in the episode is The Guardian's Today in Focus - Men! What can you do to help fight misogyny?https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KUyHzbvOwV8ujM3NRZeUc?si=R-oqOLKpTCSDISm2T2xkjA

SPOILER ALERT! This week Amy is joined by best mates, Paige and Laura, to chat about the reality TV show taking the UK by storm: Married At First Sight Australia. Whilst waiting for their cheeky Nando's, the trio chat about how far they would go for love - including going blonde for a boy and queuing solo to buy FIFA - as well as their favourite moments from the show. @laurafield_@paigewaymark

On episode three of Eat with Amy, she's joined by Ben and Johnny - foodie influencers and two ninths of the Plantboiis. Following a healthy portion of vegan mac and cheeze with slightly burnt tempeh bacon, the trio chat about their journeys to veganism, what food was like growing up in Jewish and Filipino households, plus their signature vegan dishes to win over the most sceptical omnivore. Find the boys on Instagram at @bensvegankitchen and @johnnymeatless, as well as @plantboiis. Restaurants mentioned:@baladylondon@pita_london@eatgenesis@thevurgerco@cookdaily

This week, Amy is joined by a couple of seasoned daters, Laura and Julia. Fuelled by a jerk inspired sweet potato curry and rice and peas, they share some of their most memorable dating moments - including midnight police raids, haemorrhoid chats and dancing boys on hinge. The three share some of their dating dos and don'ts before finishing off with their love goals for 2021.

On the first episode of Eat with Amy, Amy is joined by Beth and Naima. They deliveroo a Thai and chat all things beauty - including instagram baddies, Naima's relationship with her natural hair, Beth's change of heart on getting her lips done and a whole load of ways to practice self care and self love in an age of social media.References:Podcast on Jamaica's beauty standards - http://www.kitchensisters.org/present/chicken-pills-a-hidden-world-of-jamaican-girls/Study on Fiji, where there were no eating disorders before the introduction of westernised media -https://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/20/world/study-finds-tv-alters-fiji-girls-view-of-body.html5 black beauty pageant winners -https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/15/style/black-women-win-beauty-pageants.html