Podcast appearances and mentions of hope virgo

Send a textIn the UK this is Eating Disorders Awareness week, so we thought we should talk about it.I have had too much lived experience with eating disorders as I'm sure many of you have had.This week I have become enraged at eating disorders and what they have stripped from me and from my family's life.  But one key thing to remember is that by talking about eating disorders and the rising impact they are having on our young people, we are creating awareness.Sophie @edinformed and Hope Virgo at @dump_the_scales are tirelessly campaigning for better care for those affected as well as more training for fitness professionals. They need our support so please check them out and follow them if you can.If you are struggling, you are NOT alone.  Eating disorders do NOT discriminate nor are they a choice! Only 6% of people with an eating disorder are underweight.  They are NOT always visible.  The affect people of all races, genders and body sizes.Let's have courage to talk about how we feel around food, movement and our bodies.  This is NOT surface level chat. There are SUCH entrenched stereotypes and our mission today is to help people realise what eating disorders actually are.Listen to the podcast if you have ever been affected, are caring for a loved one who has been affected OR are worried about someone.It's good to talk.Love to you allEla and Christine xHere are some resources that may be helpful to you:https://www.edinformed.org/ - Sophie is advocating for mandatory training for all fitness professionals Instagram: @edinformedhttps://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/Instagram: @beatedsupportThe Charlie Waller Trust - Offering fully funded eating disorder workshops for parents and carersInstagram: @charliewallerukhttps://thenewmaudsleyapproach.co.uk/ - A resource for professionals and carers of people with eating disordershttps://firststepsed.co.uk/ Bringing hope and opportunities for all affected by eating difficulties and disorders - diagnosis or not.Instagram: @firststepsedDump the Scales Campaign - Dump the Scales is a campaign is for anybody and everybody who cares about eating disorders and wants to change the way they are treated, as well as the stigmas, stereotypes and judgments often associated with themInstagram: @dump_the_scales Support the showPlease reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine. If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here. We appreciate you

Felicity Jones has been nominated for a Best Supporting Actress BAFTA for her role in The Brutalist, in which she plays Erzsébet, a Hungarian journalist who emigrates to the US in the late 1950s to join her architect husband. She joins Anita Rani to discuss her portrayal of this complex character and the other memorable roles she's taken on, from Ruth Bader Ginsberg to Jane Wilde Hawking.A new report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Eating Disorders highlights what they are calling ‘widespread neglect' in services across the UK. They have found that patients in some areas have been discharged with a Body Mass Index of lower than 15 - which is associated with substantially increased mortality. To discuss the findings of the report Anita is joined by the Chair of the APPG, Vera Hobhouse MP and Hope Virgo, Secretariat of the APPG and campaigner, who has recovered fully from an eating disorder herself.More people in their late 20s are still living with their parents – it's up by more than a third in nearly two decades according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Men are also more likely than women to stay in the family home, with 23% of 25-34 year old men living with their parents compared to 15% of women the same age. We speak to mum of four and counsellor Lucy Cavendish who has three adult children living at home, and Associate Professor and family therapist Dr Hannah Sherbersky.

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Hope Virgo & Suzanne Samaka. Hope Virgo is an award-winning mental health campaigner and has been involved in several campaigns and projects to improve the support eating disorder patients receive. Suzanne Samaka is a mental health campaigner and the founder of the Honesty About Editing Campaign which supports youth mental health against the challenges of low self-esteem and negative body image caused by edited content on social media.This week, we discuss:The reason eating disorder campaigning is so important to Hope and Suzanne.The state of eating disorder treatment, palliative care and the ways we are failing eating disorder patients.The goals of the campaigning which Hope and Suzanne are involved in, and the difficulties they are facing. How long we should provide treatment to eating disorder patients and if this should have a maximum duration.How you can get involved in the eating disorder campaigning, and specifically the march on 27th April 2024 at 10:30am!You can find more information about Hope and Suzanne and their work by following them on Instagram @hopevirgo_ / @protectyouthmentalhealth, Twitter @hopevirgo / @SuzanneSamaka or find more about their campaigns #DumpTheScales Change.org / HonestyAboutEditing Change.org.To find out more information regarding the march on 27th April 2024, reach out to Hope on Instagram @hopevirgo_.Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

In the latest episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher discusses the topic of understanding mental health issues with Hope Virgo, founder of #dumpthescales, a campaign raising awareness about eating disorders. Also on the panel is Dr Oluseye Arikawe who specialises in women's health, helping women connect the facts of medical science to the truth of God's word. You can find more from them both on X @hopevirgo and @wordforher. Subscribe to Premier Woman Alive today and you'll receive a podcast special offer! Get 50% off Woman Alive magazine at womanalive.co.uk/podcast

In the latest episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher discusses the topic of understanding mental health issues with Hope Virgo, founder of #dumpthescales, a campaign raising awareness about eating disorders. Also on the panel is Dr Oluseye Arikawe who specialises in women's health, helping women connect the facts of medical science to the truth of God's word. You can find more from them both on X @hopevirgo and @wordforher. Subscribe to Premier Woman Alive today and you'll receive a podcast special offer! Get 50% off Woman Alive magazine at womanalive.co.uk/podcast

This week we're joined by Hope Virgo, who is an Eating Disorder campaigner and author, but is also recovering from an eating disorder herself. Hope helps us break down many of the myths around eating disorders, highlights where there's need for change in the NHS, talks about the difficulties of becoming a mother in the shadow of an eating disorder, and gives us great insight in how we can be salt and light to those around us who might be struggling with an eating disorder. This was a topic I've wanted to cover for a while so I was so grateful to get Hope's insight and hear her talk so honestly and openly about the struggles she's faced. RESOURCESYou can find Hope Virgo on Instagram @hopevirgo_Sign Hope's open letter about no one should be dying with an eating disorder in 2023 here https://the.organise.network/campaigns/network-no-one-should-be-dying-of-an-eating-disorder-in-2023-8fffc72793b87a94?utm_campaign=eqsgJorTNd&utm_medium=whatsapp&utm_source=shareTo sign her petition #beatthescales go to https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescalesAnd find her three books including her latest one 'You are free (even if you don''t feel like it) here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hope-Virgo/e/B01NBIRW4V/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1FINALLY….Remember to subscribe, and also be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review.If you've got any questions or suggestions you can email us at saltymumspodcast@gmail.comYou can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @saltymumspod.

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

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... SUPPORT 'DUMP THE SCALES' Follow Hope's Instagram Follow Hope's Twitter Follow Joss on Instagram FREE COACHING CALL

Psychiatrists say they're worried that some people with eating disorders are being offered palliative care. They say an eating disorder is not a terminal illness and most people can recover. Our reporter Carolyn Atkinson speaks to two women who currently have an eating disorder, and reports on what charities and professionals are saying about recover, and Hayley talks to mental health campaigner Hope Virgo about her experience. Karen Millen started setting up her fashion brand just after she left college. She later sold the business, and made millions. Now, 20 years later, she's back working for the company, creating a new collection. Anita speaks to her about what happened in between, and how it feels to be back. Bafta-winning actor Suranne Jones is back on our screens with Maryland, a three-part drama about two sisters discovering that their mother was leading a secret life. Suranne plays the younger sister Becca. She joins Hayley to explain how the idea, which came to her in a dream, made it onto the small screen. A new study suggests that humans kissing may have started more than a thousand years earlier than was previously thought. Dr Sophie Lund Rasmussen from the University of Oxford joins Anita to talk through what it means, and how the investigation came about because of a conversation at the dinner table. Are men responsible for unwanted pregnancies? 'Ejaculate Responsibly: The conversation We Need to Have about Men and Contraception' is a stirring manifesto by American writer and award-winning blogger Gabrielle Blair, who thinks they are. According to Gabrielle, if you boil it right down all unwanted pregnancies are caused by irresponsible ejaculations. She joins Hayley to discuss her argument. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Lottie Garton

Bafta-winning actor Suranne Jones is back on our screens with Maryland, a three-part drama about two sisters discovering that their mother was leading a secret life. Suranne, who plays the younger sister Becca, is also executive producer on the series. She joins Hayley to explain how the idea, which came to her in a dream, made it onto the small screen. A new law to be tabled in Parliament today would abolish no-fault evictions and make it illegal for landlords to refuse tenancies to those in receipt of benefits, as part of a long-promised overhaul of the private rental sector in England. Housing campaigners said the bill was a "huge opportunity" to improve the lives of the 11 million renters in England - but its still doesnt go far enough to help many renters, 40% of which are women. Melissa York, the assistant property editor at The Times and The Sunday Times & Polly Neate, Chief Exectuive of Shelter. Psychiatrists say they're worried that some people with eating disorders are being offered palliative care, warning it is not a terminal illness and most people can recover. Carolyn Atkinson reports and Hayley talks to mental health campaigner Hope Virgo. Hayley talks to scientist and academic Athene Donald about her new book Not Just for the Boys which examines the historic societal exclusion of women from science and the systemic disadvantages women in science operate under. She looks at the common myths that science isn't creative and that it is carried out by a lone genius in an ivory tower, offering her perspective on what progress has been made, and how more is needed. Presenter: Hayley Hassall Producer: Lucinda Montefiore Studio Manager: Steve Greenwood

To mark 'Eating Disorder Awareness Week', I'm joined by Hope Virgo, who chats to me about navigating pregnancy with an eating disorder. Hope is an author and multi award winning campaigner. In 2018, Hope launched the #DumpTheScales campaign, which put eating disorders on the Government's agenda. Since then it has gone from strength to strength making change happen on a national scale, including a national march taking place in London on 22nd April 2023. This episode was recorded last spring - since then, I'm happy to report that Hope had a beautiful healthy baby boy, who has been accompanying her on much of her campaigning work. Both he and Hope are doing well.*TRIGGER WARNING: *Disordered Eating and very brief mention of Sexual Abuse*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quote.[02:35 ] Introduction to Hope Virgo.[04:58] Hope's eating disorder - a coping mechanism for childhood trauma.[06:44] The pressure put on women when they are pregnant.[08:51] What prompted Hope's eating disorder. [12:11] What support might be available for Hope after having her baby.[13:01] Breastfeeding pressure.[17:30] The need to be your own advocate.[19:06] Eating disorders affect more people than you think, many of whom suffer in silence.[20:38] Mixed support - the need for education.[21:56] Navigating eating when you're pregnant.[25:00] Societal pressure - the size of your bump, the pressure to 'snap back' after birth, how much and what you are eating.[31:51] The potential affect of eating disorders on fertility - loss of periods.[33:12] Using exercise to numb emotions.[36:32] Hope's campaigning work.[41:23] Advice for anyone affected by disordered eating or exercise addiction.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Follow and support Hope's campaigning via her Instagram and Twitter feeds. You can also get in touch with her via LinkedIn.It's a myth that eating disorders are about vanity - they are much more complex than that.16% of pregnant women have experienced an eating disorder. 50% of them will relapse within a year of delivery.Eating disorders claim more lives than any other mental illness.Eating disorders can affect anybody and everybody - you don't have to look like you have an eating disorder to be suffering from one. They don't only affect thin people or white teenage girls.You can access support and information through Beat Eating Disorders, the UK's Eating Disorder charity.Find out about the Bristol Eating Disorders Health Integration Team here. Click this link to read and download their Eating Disorders Support Resources Guide.Click this link to read Abigail Reynolds' guest blog for the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, Eating Disorders and the perinatal period.Support and sign Hope's

Today's guest is Hope Virgo, a multi award winning mental health campaigner, an author and an international leading advocate for people with eating disorders. For four years, Hope managed to keep her own battle with anorexia a secret from her friends and family. But on the 17th of November 2007, her world changed forever, and she was admitted to a mental health hospital. Hope then face the biggest challenge of her life and had to dig deep to find the courage to beat her anorexia.Fast forward and hope is thriving with the tools she's developed to maintain her recovery, and she now supports many others in doing the same. She has become a vocal advocate against such factors as BMI and determining treatment and is the founder of the Dump the Scales campaign. She has now transformed her experience into a practical guide for eating disorder sufferers and is now the author of several books which look to the future through actionable advice. I greatly admire the way she reflects on her own personal battles and highlights the importance of coping mechanisms for strong mental health. I can only hope this episode is helpful for those of you who might just need to hear this conversation today and will reinforce the fact that recovery is possible.Find Hope Virgo:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopevirgo_/?hl=enBooks: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hope-Virgo/e/B01NBIRW4V%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareFollow Hurt to Healing on Instagram: @hurttohealingpod--A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you're struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am joined by Hope Virgo, Suzanna Samaka and Sharon White; three inspirational women involved in the development and promotion of The Eating Disorder Toolkits for school nurses, educators and carers. In this episode we discuss the Toolkits as well as ... the latest research on trends in eating disorder development why there can still be a taboo around eating disorders and what we can do to remove it empowering society to be able to speak about eating disorders how school nurses and other staff can have the right conversations around eating disorders the impact of social media on eating and body dissatisfaction campaigning and change at a political level Resources: Download the toolkit - https://saphna.co/homepage/toolkits/eating-disorder-toolkit/ https://www.change.org/p/amend-the-social-media-law-to-label-content-that-has-been-digitally-edited-or-filtered https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales Connect with Rachel. Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body. https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd Connect with this weeks guests: instagram.com/protectyouthmentalhealth/ https://www.instagram.com/hopevirgo_/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-evans8/support

Hope Virgo is a multi-award winning campaigner, speaker and author of three amazing books: ‘Stand Tall Little Girl', ‘Hope Through Recovery' and ‘You Are Free (Even If You Don't Feel Like It)'. In this inspiring episode, she candidly shares her own personal experience of suffering from an eating disorder and offers lots of great practical recovery tips to stay motivated. With her super cute newborn cuddled up on her throughout this is an episode not to be missed.Topics covered:Hope's experience of pregnancy and motherhood, the overwhelming gratitude for her little one as well as the more challenging messaging around food and body that she received when pregnant. Her concerns regarding calories being put on menus and the prevalence of diet culture in children that she has become aware of from speaking in schools.The campaigns she has spearheaded: #DumpTheScales and #ChangeTheStoryHer beautifully written, raw and relatable memoir: ‘You Are Free (Even If You Don't Feel Like It)' in which she includes reflective exercises, insightful interviews and advice from her own experiences.Why to fight for full recovery and how to break out of the halfway house, stuck-in-the-mud stage of recovery.The role her faith has played in her recovery.Advice for how to reach out to others you can be vulnerable with for support and motivation.Great ideas for supporting loved ones suffering from an eating disorder on their recovery journey. Find Hope here:Instagram: @hopevirgo_ You can find us on social media:Tallulah Self (editor and Producer)Instagram: @tallulahselfMeg:Instagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recoverySafia: Email: safia.s.muzaffar@gmail.com Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachMember of the Beyond Body Coaching team: https://www.beyondbodycoach.comPlease keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help with your own unique recovery.

The Profile podcast is now bringing you a bonus interview every week! Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has been having conversations with preachers and pastors for the past 17 years. You'll now be able to hear some of the best of his interviews. This week Andy meets Hope Virgo, who has run award winning campaigns on mental health and eating disorders, including #DumpTheScales. She is also the author of You Are Free (Even if you don't feel it) The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity magazine. Subscribe for news, features and analysis from £3.95 (UK) or $1 (International) at premierchristianity.com/subscribe

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Hope Virgo, Sharon White OBE and Suzanne Samaka. Hope Virgo is an award-winning mental health campaigner who has been involved in several campaigns and projects to improve patients' support for eating disorders (EDs). Sharon is the co-chair of the school nurses international, and the CEO of the School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA), where she is a passionate advocate for children, young people, and their families. Suzanne Samaka is a mental health campaigner and the founder of the Honesty About Editing Campaign which supports youth mental health against the challenges of low self-esteem and negative body image caused by edited content on social media.On 17th October, MPs and campaigners will come together to launch the first ever eating disorder manifesto and a toolkit for school nurses empowering them to have the right conversations. EDs are not new illnesses, but they have risen increasingly since the pandemic and delays have led to chronic long-term illness and loss of life. Campaigners have acknowledged we are no longer hiding behind the pandemic and ensure no one is dying from an ED in 2022.This campaign is working to remove the stigma, shame, guilt, and misunderstanding that surrounds these illnesses, ensuring timely access to specialist support is provided to everyone, and to provide adequate funding to meet the demand required of ED services. everybody should have timely access to specialist services. The School Nursing Toolkit named "eating disorders can affect anybody" has been produced to support children, young people, and their families through the provision of the latest evidence, research, and user-informed best practice guidance. This will allow school nurses to work with families, schools, and peers to support mental health in and out of education.In this weeks episode, we discuss:The ED manifesto, timely treatment, and the importance of speaking about EDs in all situations, not just schools.How the toolkit aims to support school nurses.The importance of involving carers, parents, teachers, school nurses, and others experiences and needs for the resource to be effective and useful.A school nurse's role is identifying and supporting the child, young person, and families with an ED.How to meet the demands of children and young people with the current workforce, and how this project will support mental health.How social media and digital technologies are used to come alongside children and young people to support their mental health.Teaching children and young people about mental health in schools.Prospects and plans for mental health support in children and young people.Working together as a team of mental health professionals, nurses, teachers, and families, with an asset-based, patient-centred approach in order to support the individual.The hope for translating these resources into tools available for adults and the workplace.To find out more about the campaign, toolkit, and podcast guests, visit:SAPHNA:Website - https://saphna.coToolkit - https://saphna.co/news/saphna-launch-eating-disorders-toolkit/Sharon White:Twitter - @SAPHNAsharonOBESuzanne Samaka (#HonestyAboutEditingCampaign):Instagram - @protectyouthmentalhealthTwitter - @suzannesamaka (twitter)Campaign link - https://www.change.org/p/amend-the-social-media-law-to-label-content-that-has-been-digitally-edite

In this episode Millie chats to Hope Virgo. Hope is the Author of Stand Tall Little Girl and a multi award winning international leading advocate for people with eating disorders. Hope helps young people and employers (including schools, hospitals and businesses) to deal with the rising tide of mental health issues. Hope is the founder of the #DumpTheScales campaign which put eating disorders on the UK Government's agenda. The campaign has gone from strength to strength making change happen on a national scale.They discuss her own eating disorder journey, how to hold onto hope when things feel hopeless, navigating pregnancy in eating disorder recovery, the impact of her #DumpTheScales campaign and the dangers of diet culture. There is hope at ended.org.au endED is a nonprofit organisation and needs your support to continue providing guidance and hope for those affected by eating disorders. DONATE HEREFollow endED on Facebook or Instagram Find out more about Millie Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 89 [originally broadcast on Thursday 12 May 2022] of #mhTV​​​​​​​​​​​​​. This week Nicky Lambert and David Munday spoke with guest Hope Virgo. Hope Virgo is the author of Stand Tall Little Girl, and a multi award winning international leading advocate for people with eating disorders. Hope helps young people and employers (including schools, hospitals and businesses) to deal with the rising tide of mental health issues which affect one in four people and costs employers between £33 and £42 billion annually. She has been described by Richard Mitchell, CEO of Sherwood Forest Hospital, as "sharing a very powerful story with a huge impact". Hope is also a recognised media spokesperson, having appeared on various platforms including BBC Newsnight, Victoria Derbyshire, Good Morning Britain, Sky News and BBC News. Hope is the founder of the #DumpTheScales campaign which put eating disorders on the Government's agenda. The campaign has gone from strength to strength making change happen on a national scale. For four years, Hope managed to keep it hidden, keeping dark secrets from friends and family. But then, on 17th November 2007, Hope's world changed forever. She was admitted to a mental health hospital. Her skin was yellowing, her heart was failing. She was barely recognizable. Forced to leave her family and friends, the hospital became her home. Over the next year, at her lowest ebb, Hope faced the biggest challenge of her life. She had to find the courage to beat her anorexia. More info can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/hopevirgo_/?hl=en Some Twitter links to follow are: NL - https://twitter.com/niadla​​​​​​​​​​​​​ DM - https://twitter.com/davidamunday HV - http://twitter.com/hopevirgo Credits: Presenter: Nicky Lambert & David Munday Guest: Hope Virgo Theme music: Tony Gillam Production & Editing: David Munday

Andy Peck chats to Hope Virgo the author a new book, ‘You are Free (even if you don't feel like it)': mental health, faith and finding your way. Hope battled an eating disorder through her teens and now campaigns for better understanding of and support for eating disorders and mental health. She discusses how Christians in leadership can support those affected.

If your pal hangs around like a bad smell, sucks the life out of you and doesn't actually care about you, would you stay friends?  Health apps like My Fitness Pal are more popular than ever, particularly since the pandemic lockdown. But we have evidence to suggest that a high proportion of users (specifically those with eating disorders) perceive MyFitnessPal as contributing to their eating disorder. When we factor in the recent NHS Health Survey (2019) reported more than 2 Million adults screened positive for an eating disorder pre pandemic (with numbers now likely to be much higher post pandemic), we can't ignore these tools can contribute to poor health outcomes in the vulnerable. In this episode I touch on the benefits that some may experience from tracking food, exercise and weight but I focus more heavily on the downsides, and the reasons why some users find them detrimental to their health. I also share three tips to help reduce food and number obsession….you might guess the first one? Lastly I have a moan at Boris Johnson and Sajid Javid in my Pick n Mix about their complete lack of common sense approach with putting Calories on menus policy. Bloody hell. I hope you find the resources below helpful too.  Content warning: I mention body weight and may mention Calories and the O word. There will always be context –but please be mindful if you are triggered by these.   Resources Research Paper: The Use of General Health Apps Among Users with Specific Conditions: Why College Women with Disordered Eating Adopt Food Diary Apps by Elizabeth V. Eikey (2018): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6371267/ Research Paper: My Fitness Pal calorie tracker usage in the eating disorders by Cheri A.Levinson (2017): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1471015317301484 Mel's Instagram guide to noticing hunger Rating of Hunger and Fullness cues help sheet Open letter by Hope Virgo and co: Concerns over calorie labelling on restaurant menus Free eating disorder recovery appropriate apps: Rise Up + Recover: An Eating Disorder Monitoring and Management Tool for Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, and EDNOS (I use this with some of my clients) Recovery Record: Eating Disorder Management. A smart companion for managing your journey to recovery from eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, obsessive eating disorder, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and compulsive eating disorder. Please note, an eating disorder app is not a replacement for professional therapy. It can, however, be a supplemental tool to help you work through negative thoughts and behaviours as part of your recovery plan. It is best to discuss your needs with a professional to help you determine which app and approach you may benefit most from.    Come and wave to CakeOverKeto on Instragram: @cakeoverketo You'll find Mel at www.wakemannutrition.com Instagram: @mel_wakeman_rnutr   Patreon: patreon.com/melwakeman  or you can drop her an email at mel@wakemannutrition.com.

Eating disorders and other mental health conditions are constantly on the rise and it can be hard to know where to turn to get help or to be informed enough to help others. Multi-Award winning mental health and eating disorder campaigner Hope Virgo shares openly her experiences of her own eating disorder, gives hugely helpful wisdom on how to love and journey with those suffering with an ED, and opens up about why her faith gives her hope, even when things are presently difficult. Hope has 3 books available on this topic and we can't recommend them more highly. You can buy her books: "Stand Tall, Little Girl", "Hope Through Recovery" and "You Are Free! (Even if you don't feel it)" now! Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to us and makes it easier for other potential listeners to find us. If you enjoy it, feel free to pop up on insta and let us know! And recommend us to friends and family! Thanks so much! Jingle Credit: MizGriz Instagram - @bringtolightpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/bringtolightpodcast/)Facebook - @bringtolightpodcast (https://www.facebook.com/BringToLightPodcast)Twitter - @bringtolightpod (https://twitter.com/bringtolightpod)

Hope Virgo, an author and multi-award winning international leading advocate for people with eating disorders, joins Mark to discuss her 13-year battle with anorexia nervosa, the common misconceptions around eating disorders and the challenges faced in regards to the stigma that still surrounds them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you Hope for joining me to talk about your experience with Eating Disorders and your recovery journey, especially the emphasis on discovering and accepting the root cause! You can find Hope on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-virgo-00169a3a/ Follow this channel - Mental Health Chats by Nova Associates. Please like, comment, share and ask questions. Check out my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claredavisnovaassociates/

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This episode was recorded at the end of the year. In this episode, I am joined by Simon Thomas, James Espey, Jonny Benjamin, Dr. Az, Adam Shaw, Hope Virgo, and Tom Chapman as we discussed the theme for International Men's Day. Confronting outdated ideas surrounding men's identity & challenging stereotypes through the power of a shared story will be presented through a series of myths alongside a real-life depiction that busts the myth and creates a continued conversation around 'what it means to 'be a man' in 2021'.  If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode: Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ Shawmind: www.shawmind.org Mind: www.mind.org.uk Look forward to seeing you next week with a fresh episode to kick-off 2022. CONTACT: Website: alexholmes.co Instagram: instagram.com/byalexholmes Newsletter: alexholmes.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a very special, Christmas episode of the Proper Mental podcast! Tis the season that not everybody enjoys, for a lot of different reasons.  I wanted to put something out at Christmas that might give someone a little lift if they needed one, even if it's just for 5 minutes.  Sometimes 5 minutes can make all the difference. I reached out to advocates, campaigners, authors, speakers and podcasters and friends and I asked them to record a voice note that might be nice for someone to hear over Xmas.  Some of these people I knew and some I didn't but all of them are wonderful and inspiring and I was so touched by the response.  You'll have to listen to hear if there is anyone you recognise! I've put them all together here in this episode.  There are some anecdotes, some advice, some kind words and even the odd gag.  You can listen in one go or dip in and out when you want to.  It might help if you're not really in the mood for Christmas and if you love this time of year, then it will inspire you to love it even more. I reached out to a bunch of strangers and asked them to leave a supportive message for a different bunch of strangers and all these people said yes.  That truly is a sign that you are not alone and to me, it's the true spirit of Xmas. There are so many support services that stay open and available during the Xmas period, please reach out if you need to.  Please talk to someone if you need to. If you or anyone you know needs to find support in your local area, head to www.hubofhope.co.uk.  There's a link in my bio. A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode and a huge thanks to you, for listening! Jonny Benjamin.  Eddie Temple Morris.  Brendan & Matthew/Bottoming.  Susie Weaver/So Happy In Town.  Mark/Dopamine Shred.  Zoe Burnett.  James Withey.  Bryan Ingram.  Rob Evans/Fireman's Tired Eyes.  Niki Clarke/My Black Dog.  Dr Mike II.  Talk to Coco.  Joe Plumb.  Hope Virgo.  Tom Davies/Proper Mental. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas, in whatever shape or form that needs to take for you, and all the best for the New Year. Here are some more links that might help: https://open.spotify.com/episode/36Wkp4bduwuR8uH9bDAJGe?si=gtg6WJk1SE2vpw5DnWmUTg Need support? - Bottoming Podcast Useful contacts - Christmas and mental health | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems My Black Dog | Free Online Mental Health Chat Support

This week, Charlotte Collins is joined in conversation by multi award-winning international advocate for people with eating disorders Hope Virgo and the UK's leading sports dietitian specialising in eating disorders, Renee McGregor, to learn more about the disease and how it can be treated. From causes to surprising symptoms and side effects to how to treat and talk to someone you think may be suffering, the two offer a fascinating insight into the minds of sufferers and the advice and treatment that really works. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hope Virgo joins Abi and Debbie on the podcast episode this time, returning to our show to bring an update about her research work and the #UKCostofEatingDisorders Report. For several months, Hope has been collaborating with MPs like Kate Parminster, Gillian Keegan, Wera Hobhouse and John McDonnell in an effort to see a greater spotlight placed on the stark reality of eating disorder ‘need' as it stands in the UK today. We chat to Hope about how the report was received in Parliament, how she feels about the findings, whether she remains optimistic, and what she envisages for the next stage in her campaigning efforts. You'll also hear us discuss the ever more apparent need for greater education around eating disorders in society generally, and the ongoing efforts – among the likes of Wednesday's Child – to ensure that stigma, bias and false perception continue to be challenged around who suffers and why. If you'd like to pick up on anything you hear in this episode, please email debbie@wednesdayschild.co.uk Find out more about Wednesday's Child at https://wednesdayschild.co.uk/

Ever wonder what may be stopping you from seeking support or how your eating disorder is interfering with your life?  In this episode, Cassie speaks to multi-award winning mental health campaigner Hope Virgo where they discuss the cost of eating disorders, what stops people from reaching out, what is missing from current eating disorder services and how to prevent relaspe. Hope also shares her personal story; how she knew she was ready to recover and what keeps her well today.  Do you feel like you've tried everything and you are fed up of not fully recovering? Sign up to our waitlist to receive news on our THRIVE programme - the missing puzzle piece to recovery. https://www.embodyhealthlondon.com/thrive-programme/ Are we friends yet? Connect with us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/embodyhealthlondon_/ Tiktok at https://www.tiktok.com/@embodyhealthldn? Learn more about Hope's initiatives at https://www.instagram.com/hopevirgo_/ Sign her current petition https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales/u/29780575

Welcome to Time To Talk.  Passing. Fetishisation. Colourism. Mixed race identity. These are the topics I have the pleasure of speaking to my friend Natalie Morris about this week on the show. Her book, Mixed/Other: Explorations of Multiraciality In Modern Britain.  The book comes at an essential time, especially in Black History Month where it can bring up very strong feelings of exclusion for mixed race black people when entering the conversation. Interestingly enough, out in cinemas this week is Passing - the new film written and directed by Rebecca Hall, starring Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson about African-Americans who had skin color light enough to be perceived as "white" - which is known as ‘Passing'. Gemma spoke to Rebecca Hall – who's own Grandfather ‘passed' as white - about the movie which is out in cinemas on October 27th and will be on Netflix on November 10th - and is based on the 1929 novel by Nella Larsen. We do have an in depth conversation about what it means to ‘pass' especially today in the age of Meghan and Harry; the identities of mixed race people; fetishisation from within and without the Black community, and what books Natalie wants to share with us this week. Natalie and I have worked together as journalists before, and she is deputy lifestyle editor at the Metro covering race, mental health, women in sport and women in the work place. She has a column called Mixed Up on Metro.co.uk. She hails from Manchester, and is doing the work to make the newsroom a much more inclusive place. Find Natalie on Instagram and Twitter I do hope you enjoy the episode. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe, and share far and wide. —— Some NEWS.  On International Men's Day, November 19th join me, and some esteemed guests such as Jonny Benjamin, Simon Thomas, Hope Virgo, Tom Chapman and more, as we partner with Shawmind, Beyond & the lions barber collective for an evening with some of the celebrated authors of Trigger Hub debunking myths around mens mental health. As a guest, in person or online, you will be part of a conversation as we tackle some of the all to common 'man myths' from my book Time To Talk and discuss what it really means to 'be a man' in 2021. Not one to miss. RSVP today at mantalk.live to get your tickets NOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Content warning: This episode is about eating disorders. Support for those with eating disorders is available from Beat - you can find out more at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Emma is joined by Hope Virgo, an author and advocate for people with eating disorders. They discuss what they are and how we can support those with them.

Hope Virgo is the founder of 'Dump The Scales'. During her own experience with anorexia, Hope was told she was "not thin enough" for mental health support. Hope has now fully recovered and is campaigning to change clinical guidance on anorexia treatment.

Frankie is joined by author and campaigner, Hope Virgo, to discuss her battle with Anorexia. TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders and sexual abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Proper Mental episode 25! My guest this time around is Hope Virgo! Hope Virgo is a leading international and award-winning advocate for people with eating disorders.  She is an activist and a campaigner and an all-round force of nature! She is the author of two books ‘Stand Tall Little Girl' and ‘Hope through Recovery' and actively campaigns for change in the way that eating disorders are diagnosed and treated. Hope suffered with anorexia for over 4 years, before being admitted to a Mental Health Hospital in 2007. She lived in the hospital for a year, fighting one of the hardest battles of her life. Since being discharged, she has fought to stay well. She now wants to use her experiences of mental health illness to champion the rights of others, inspire them to get well, and help break the stigma of mental illness. I find Hope to be nothing short of inspiring and it was fantastic to get to chat to her about her work and activism.  She is fighting for genuine change and is holding space for so many people, she really is incredible! We chat all things eating disorders, the effects of society on mental health, changing the system, the process of recovery and everything in between.  There's a lot going on! You can find out more about Hope and her campaigns on www.hopevirgo.com.  You can also access the petitions for Curb the Count and Dump the Scales via her website so please take five minutes to have a read about what she is trying to achieve and sign to lend your voice. You can connect with Hope on Instagram @hopevirgo_ You can chat to me on all social media platforms @propermentalpodcast and I'm always happy to chat so let me know if anything from any episode stands out for you! If you need support, please go to www.thehubofhope.com Thanks for listening!  Enjoy!

Negative body image is a huge issue that many teenagers struggle with. Research shows that 40% of teenagers felt that images on social media caused them to worry about their body image. In this podcast, with the help of Hope Virgo - the brains behind the campaign 'Dump the Scales' - we will explore and discuss many of the issues around body image that can impact how teenagers view themselves and their bodies. So listen in and the the debate as we discuss this powerful topic.

Today's guest is Hope Virgo Hope is the author of Stand Tall Little Girl, Multi Award Winning Mental Health Campaigner / Public Speaker and an ambassador for the Shaw Mind Foundation. Hope suffered with anorexia for over 4 years, before being admitted to a Mental Health Hospital in 2007. She lived in the hospital for a year, fighting one of the hardest battles of her life. Since being discharged, she has fought to stay well. Hers is a journey of survival, acceptance and choosing life, daily. To connect with Hope: @HopeVirgo @HopeVirgo_ Please sign her campaign to #dumpthescales: https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales To connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/we_are_peac/ https://www.facebook.com/wearePEAC contact@wearepeac.com

Hope is an author and an award winning advocate for people with eating disorders. She spearheaded the #DumpTheScales campaign calling on the government to review the eating disorder guidance delivered by clinicians. We talked about her own journey and struggles with anorexia, her faith and how we as a society we can better support those with eating disorders.

This week we're sharing a favourite from the archive. Our first episode recorded in front of a live audience. Join us and a brilliant panel of guests as we break down the challenges and perks of recovery. With guests Hope Virgo, Charles Edison & Byron Langley.Recorded at Colours Hoxton on February 8th 2020Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it.Give Grass & Co products a try at 20% off with code ‘HEALTH' at https://grassandco.com/healthTake a look at Ana Luisa jewellery with 10% code ‘HEALTH' at https://analuisa.com/healthFind our new show ‘Dating Games - The Modern Relationships Podcast' HERE Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Naomi chats with Hope Virgo, multi-award winning author, speaker, and advocate for eating disorders in the UK about her previous struggle with anorexia, and how she's using her story to make waves around the world. Naomi and Hope talk about a wide-range of issues including triggers, exercise obsession, and her leadership with the "Dump the Scales" campaign, an initiative that calls for doctors to not use weight as the sole indicator for eating disorder treatment. Follow Hope on social media:Twitter: @HopeVirgoInstagram: @hopevirgo_Have questions or suggestions for the host? Need someone to talk to? E-mail Naomi any time at naomi.charalambakis90@gmail.com

This episode's podcast guest is well known eating disorders campaigner, Hope Virgo. Since launching her ‘Dump the Scales' initiative, Hope has regularly been seen in the media, voicing her thoughts and fears about how the illness is being tackled, and what more needs to happen. Here, she chats about her own journey, and about the important work she's involved in when it comes to shifting the narrative. Find out more about Wednesday's Child at https://wednesdayschild.co.uk/

Steeped in research and yet utterly practical, this has to be the essential text for any staff wanting to know about wellbeing in schools. -- Daniel Sobel ― CEO, Inclusion Expert A wonderful book written by a highly experienced pastoral leader. Everyone interested in pastoral care in schools should read it. -- Professor Barnaby Lenon ― Dean of Education, University of Buckingham, @barnabylenon In writing this work, Maria has combined her pastoral passion with a deep empathy for children’s needs. Teamed with a forensic analysis of her subject matter, Maria has authored a 'must-read' text for anyone who cares about making pastoral care a priority. -- Andrew Cowley ― Deputy headteacher and author of 'The Wellbeing Toolkit', @andrew_cowley23 Proactive Pastoral Care resets the dial in the post-COVID world for what it means to educate and nurture young people in schools. Let this book be your practical guide in rediscovering how to build a culture of love and support which seeks to build capacity in our young people. -- Mike Buchanan ― Founder of PositivelyLeading, Chair of the European Positive Education Network, @PosiLeading Maria explores in a compelling way the importance of being proactive in our pastoral care structures, systems and practices. This fully researched and well-informed book should be invaluable to individuals and organisations committed to ensuring that our schools are supportive, caring communities in which pupils and staff thrive. -- Jill Berry ― leadership development consultant and former headteacher, @jillberry102 Maria has so much knowledge around mental health and pastoral support and has a real heart to make sure people get the care they deserve. Proactive Pastoral Care does not disappoint; filled with practical advice it is a book for anyone who is looking into the way they do pastoral care. Whether you are just starting out in pastoral support or have been doing these roles for years, this book will offer you something new and transform the way you deliver it. -- Hope Virgo ― author and founder of #DumpTheScales, @HopeVirgo This book will inspire and motivate everybody working with young people to develop a proactive approach to pastoral care that supports learners in achieving their full potential. -- Phil Jones ― National Chair of The National Association for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE), @PJEducation Maria has written a book which is very easy to read. As a governor, it has helped me formulate questions I can ask my school leaders about pastoral care in my schools. -- Naureen Khalid ― Trustee and governor, @5Naureen

Were you aware that eating disorders have the highest mortality rates among psychiatric disorders? Thank you, Benny, for joining me today. Benny and I are opening up the conversation about statistics relating to eating disorders and the meanings of the different eating disorders, the signs to be aware of, and recovery. Hope Virgo's book, “Stand Tall Little Girl is a real-life account of recovery through Anorexia Nervosa. Hope is honest and open, helping us to understand in a lot more detail. It is a MUST read and can be found on Amazon. Subscribe to my YouTube channel - Mental Health Chats. Our next guest is Khara Croswaite Brindle who is going to open up the series on Suicide Survivors. Let us open up conversations and build awareness for anyone suffering from a mental illness. Please like, comment, share and ask questions. #MentalHealthCourses #BulimiaEatingDisorder #EatingDisorderRecovery #EatingDisorderSelfHelp

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Hope Virgo, a multi-award winning mental health campaigner, public speaker and published author of Stand Tall Little Girl and Hope Through Recovery (OUT NOW!)Hope leads the eating disorder campaign, Dump the Scales, which is on a mission to change the guidance provided to front line health care professionals to understand that eating disorders are not defined by weight.Hope also hosts talks for schools, universities and parents to increase awareness and early intervention to reduce the prevalence of eating disorders.In todays episode we talk about the importance of increasing eating disorder awareness through conversations as well as the importance of letting go of this "one size fits all" in eating disorder diagnosis and treatment.Finally, Hope shares insight into how she stayed motivated through her recovery and the important things she does today to ensure her eating disorder doesn't creep back in.For more informationFor more information please check out @thefobpodcast on Instagram or Twitter, and visit BEAT, First Steps ED or SEED for support or speak to your local GP.Content warning: anorexia nervosa. This is not clinical advice.

How can you spot the signs of a loved one developing anorexia nervosa? How can we help them on the road to recovery? Thank you, Hope Virgo, for joining me today. Hope developed Anorexia Nervosa around the age of 12. Hope explains the long road to recovery and how to help ourselves and others in this situation. Hope has written a book called Stand Tall Little Girl and gives talks in schools to help teenagers with eating disorders. You can contact her here http://www.hopevirgo.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel - Mental Health Chats. Our next guest is Vicky Midwood who is going to talk about how we can manage compulsive eating disorder. Let us open up conversations and build awareness for anyone suffering from a mental illness. Please like, comment, share and ask questions. #MentalHealthTraining #AnorexiaandBulimia #DisorderedEating #AnorexiaTreatment

In the third episode of this roundtable, we dive deeper into the topic with Zoe, Hope & Shahroo, including impact on sexual relations, being a workaholic and lack representation in the media.Listen by clicking ‘Play', subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast. Get in touch!Tag us: #nakedprofessors on Instagram and TwitterFollow us: @thenakedprofessors_podcast on Instagram or @TNPPodcast on Twitter-------A Create Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of this roundtable, we dive deeper into the topic with Zoe, Hope & Shahroo, including what role parents have in creating a positive relationship with food in their families.Listen by clicking ‘Play', subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast. Get in touch!Tag us: #nakedprofessors on Instagram and TwitterFollow us: @thenakedprofessors_podcast on Instagram or @TNPPodcast on Twitter-------A Create Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We launch a brand new roundtable, and this month we discuss Eating Disorders. Ben speaks to the incredible Zoe, Hope & Shahroo about their experiences and learnings.Listen by clicking ‘Play', subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast. Get in touch!Tag us: #nakedprofessors on Instagram and TwitterFollow us: @thenakedprofessors_podcast on Instagram or @TNPPodcast on Twitter-------A Create Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hope Virgo, is an author, speaker and mental health campaigner on eating disorders, recovery and body image. Hope works with young people at school and university to ensure they're given the language, support and tools to understand eating disorders and break disordered eating habits. Here, Hope offers her advice on how to remove associated feelings and values from food, diet culture, and how to seek support if you are struggling with an eating disorder. Read more about Hope: http://www.hopevirgo.comSign the petition to #DumpTheScales: https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescalesHope's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopevirgo_/Host: https://www.instagram.com/jesskbacon/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hope Virgo is the 29-year-old spearheading the #DumptheScales campaign which calls on the government to review the eating disorder guidance delivered by the NHS. She is also an author and award-winning advocate for people with eating disorders. Dump the scales is a campaign very close to my heart and what better time than eating disorder awareness week to discuss this issue with Hope. I was kindly sent her book and knew that she had to share her story with you. In this podcast episode Hope talks about the sexual abuse she endured in the church which led to her eating disorder, what it's really like to have an eating disorder, what to do if you or your friend suffers from an eating disorder and how to launch an international campaign and become a motivational speaker. If you or someone you know suffers from an eating disorder then you may find this episode upsetting or triggering. 

Hope Virgo is an author, public speaker and mental health campaigner. Her most recent book is ‘Stand Tall Little Girl'.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Hope's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls, for Pineapple Audio Production.        Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare       @nickihbc @pineappleaudioproduction

Join Rachael for an 'Inspiring Stories' episode as she speaks to Mental Health Campaigner, author and public speaker Hope Virgo about her recovery from anorexia, and her mission to improve access to services for those suffering from eating disorders.  Hope discusses her #DumpTheScales campaign in which she raised a petition to call on the Government to review eating disorder guidelines so that more people can get access to the services and help that they need.  Hope also tells her story, including her struggles with anorexia, her recovery and also her relapse in 2016.  Please sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales Hope's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Hopevirgoauthor/ Hope's website: www.hopevirgo.com