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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
Do you know what Orthorexia is? It is an eating disorder related to clean eating. Thank you, Alex Cross, for joining me today. Alex opens up about his unhealthy relationship with food, calorie counting, and exercise, giving advice about his recovery from bulimia and orthorexia. (LINK) Alex now helps others, especially men in similar experiences by coaching them. Contact him on his website. Subscribe to my YouTube channel - Mental Health Chats. Our next guest is Hope Virgo who is going to tell us her story about Anorexia Recovery. 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
Emma is joined by mental health campaigner Hope Virgo to talk about her travel experiences and how travelling can help her stay on the path of her eating disorder recovery.
Please remember that no episode of the MyoMinds podcast can be used as a replacement for medical advice and/or care. This episode is a special edition for Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2021. I am joined by author, award winning mental health campaigner and public speaker Hope Virgo as well as specialist CAMHS nurse, with 25 years of experience in eating disorder services, Mark Taylor. We talk about all things eating disorder: personal experiences, the positives and negatives of services for people with eating disorders, the issues with government movements towards obesity, what to do if you want help for an eating disorder and what people who work in exercise/sport can do to help people with eating disorders. This really is an episode for anybody and everybody who is interested in eating disorders. You can find our guests here: Hope Virgo: Twitter: @HopeVirgo Instagram: @hopevirgo_ Mark Taylor: Twitter: @MaarkTaaylor His podcast (The eating disorder insights podcast)Twitter: @ED_Insights_Pod UK ED support: BEAT eating disorder charity: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ (https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk) First Steps ED charity: https://firststepsed.co.uk/ (https://firststepsed.co.uk) ED service app: https://www.chasingthestigma.co.uk/ (https://www.chasingthestigma.co.uk) Worldwide ED support: This website lists support all over the world: https://www.feast-ed.org/worldwide-list-of-ed-advocacy-organizations/ (https://www.feast-ed.org/worldwide-list-of-ed-advocacy-organizations/)
Today I'm talking to Hope Virgo. Hope is a multi-award winner mental health campaigner, speaker, author and an ambassador for MQ. She suffered with anorexia for over 4 years, before being admitted to a Mental Health Hospital in 2007. Hope lived in the hospital for a year, fighting one of the hardest battles of her life with anorexia. Since being discharged, she has fought to stay well, and she now campaigns to raise awareness and remove stigma around eating disorders, and to improve access for all to treatment. Hope is also the initiator behind the #dumpthescales campaign, which demands support for everyone suffering with an eating disorder, regardless of their BMI. This was an inspiring conversation as Hope shares the ups and downs of her recovery journey, and the exciting ongoing campaign developments. I hope that you enjoy. Instagram @hopevirgo_ Twitter@hopevirgo Website: www.hopevirgo.com Dump the Scales Campaign Book: Stand Tall Little Girl If you would like to support this podcast and and/or access additional episodes, do enroll in my Patron Thank you so much.
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 embodies true Running for Real spirit. She demonstrates the courage of speaking the truth and being honest with oneself, especially through challenges. Hope has written two books sharing about recovery from eating disorders, mental health campaigner helping young people and employers, and is an advocate for people with eating disorders. In this episode, Hope shares with Tina her story of going through years of anorexia and her journey of recovery, with hopes to shed light on this issue that many people are battling alone. Hope shares that there are so much shame and guilt around anorexia or any eating disorder, that it’s difficult for people to accept they have a problem and seek help. She was actually an outpatient at a hospital for 6 months before turning into an inpatient at the hospital and lived there for one year. Then came the daily journey of choosing recovery and choosing to move forward with it every day. Take Aways Embrace how you’re feeling on a day to day basis. Don’t distract yourself from your emotions. It’s braver to say you’re having a hard time, rather than bottling it up. Once you start showing vulnerability, it helps pave the way for others to feel more comfortable showing vulnerability. Have a conversation with someone who’s struggling and ask them what’s going on and how you can support them. In America, only 6% of people with eating disorders are actually underweight. While eating disorders are there, they might not be physically apparent but are very much there mentally. Hope believes in the power of community to help people through their mental health and eating disorders rather than being institutionalized. Be proactive. Have people who help you stay accountable, support networks, and a plan in place. If you know of someone who’s struggling, do other activities with them that are not related to food or going out to eat. Highlights “Eating disorders are a mental health issue, not a physical illness.” —Hope Virgo “People with eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes. They can be people of all different races and backgrounds. 25% of cases are actually male. —Hope Virgo “We all have good days and bad days and throughout life, we work our ways up and down that spectrum. It’s about replacing those unhealthy coping mechanisms (whether through food or exercise), and replacing them with healthy things that work (like journaling or going for a walk).” —Hope Virgo Resources: Hope's Website Hope's Instagram #Dumpthescales Campaign Hope’s favourite places to go for Support: The Hub of Hope (and not just because it has my name!) – it provides a quick way to pull up a list of services in your area. It also has a crisis text message scheme just in case you need someone to talk to Student Space: Set up by Student Minds has a place for finding support, a place to reach out for support, and blogs to read The Mix: One of the best sites I have come across! It offers online support, as well as a heap of information. It is mainly for under 25 year olds but there is a lot of great stuff on there! Eating Disorder Help BEAT: BEAT: Helpline: 0808 801 0677 Student line: 0808 801 0811 Youth line: 0808 801 0711 - BEAT provides online support and phone support Anorexia Bulimia Care: another amazing safe place for you to go. And if you are over 18 they also offer a be-friending scheme First Steps ED: A fantastic charity that focuses massively on early intervention, giving you a space to come and speak out up. NEDA : (US Based) – this organization has some brilliant blogs as well as a crisis text messenger service and helpline Support for Families / Carers FEAST is for parents and carers of those struggling. But again a really valuable space to go for support and to read blogs YoungMinds: Parent helpline 08088025544 University support Student Minds: A huge hub of knowledge – have a look at their blogs and their support sections Thank you to my wonderful sponsor Metpro and Momentous for sponsoring this episode of the Running for Real Podcast. I am very pleased to have MetPro as a sponsor for the Running 4 Real podcast. As before they were a great sponsor but not everyone could afford their services, and now they have been working very hard on new technology that can be made for anyone. I’m excited to share MetPro’s newest addition––The MetPro Platform, an app that allows you to experience the same science and tailored strategy that their experts use. This isn’t a food logging tool or workout app, the MetPro Platform allows you to start tracking,analyzing, and learning what your metabolism responds to best. Sign up today and receive a 14-day FREE trial! Click here to take advantage of this special offer! Go here to get 14 days free on the app! Momentous is having a great giveaway right now but it's not what you are thinking. They are choosing 5 people who will post a photo of themselves on Instagram on how they are doing self care. And those 5 people will win $1000 to be donated to a charity of your choice AND a 1 year supply of a Momentous product of your choice. All you need to do is tag @LiveMomentous and use #progressnotperfection and post the photo anytime before January 1, 2021. AND if you could tag me in there as well that would be great. Also you can go here and use code TINA for 20% off any product as Momentous. The founders, Pernell & Rod, created BLK & Bold with a desire to make purpose popular. They welcome the obligation to equip young people with tools to live their best lives and overcome familiar unfortunate circumstances by turning a daily ritual, enjoying a cup of coffee & tea, into a means of giving back. BLK & Bold pledges 5% of its profits to initiatives aligned to sustaining youth programming, enhancing workforce development, and eradicating youth homelessness. Check them out here to learn more about this amazing company. Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Hope, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.
Our Christmas interview special has light, shade, laughs and a slice of Hope. Ellie Gibson – games journalist, co-host of the Extra Life podcast, and "the common one " (her words) from the Scummy Mummies – is here to tell you all about the joys of gaming. She chats to our Mick about navigating the uber-male world of gaming, letting your kids loose online, and the strangely therapeutic powers of virtual farming. Meanwhile, our Jen chats to Liz Scowcroft, head of research and evaluation at Samaritans, about loneliness at Christmas and what can be done to keep an eye on those that might be struggling, and she also catches up with mental health campaigner and writer Hope Virgo, about something to look forward to in January – finally! – with the charity's Brew Monday, and new book How To Listen. You'll also hear our Hannah with a reminder that anyone feeling lonely on Christmas Day should definitely check out the boss's excellent Twitter love-in #JoinIn, which will be bringing people together online for the tenth year running. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It was my pleasure to spend some time talk to my friend Hope Virgo. Hope is a mental health campaigner and works tirelessly to support the conversation of Eating Disorders. Please do follow Hope's campaign #DumpTheScales As always this session is unedited and unscripted.
Christmas is a time of celebration, a time where most families plan for weeks so that the two or three days of Christmas goes perfectly.. the perfect presents, perfect company and perfect food. Most of us look forward to this festive time, but for some, it's filled with fear and anxiety. In this episode, Nikki talks to Jay and Roshni, two of our service users talk about how celebrations such as Christmas, Diwali end Eid can be difficult for those with an eating disorder due to the strong emphasis on food and eating. Mark Taylor, a CAMHS Clinician and Specialist Eating Disorder Nurse joins the conversation along with Hope Virgo - a UK Eating disorder campaigner, author, public speaker advocate to share their knowledge and expertise. Hope leads the campaign to 'dump the scales' - a campaign to increase access to eating disorder services in the UK This is a perfect opportunity to come listen in on the discussion and hear honest accounts of how such celebrations present challenges, how you can get your way through the day and how dinnertime bingo can get you through.. Yes.. I did say dinnertime bingo.. listen in to find out to learn about this and other tips for the day.. If you'd like to learn more about Hope's campaign, find out about how you can invite her to speak publicly at your event, or learn more about her publications, go over to her website: http://www.hopevirgo.com/ You can also follow her on Twitter - @HopeVirgo Follow CAMHS Talk on Twitter - @CAMHSTalk.
The discussion around eating disorders is not an easy one. For those affected, the subject is deeply personal, can be related to trauma and asking for help is nearly always a struggle in itself. But how do you bring the issue into the light? Averil Hart was just 19 when she died in December 2012 after battling anorexia, ten weeks after starting university.Following the recent conclusion of an inquest into her death, the assistant coroner promised to send a “prevention of future deaths report” to NHS England.This year though has presented further challenges for people with eating disorders. Restrictions due to COVID and uncertainty around Christmas are a concern for many. On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Ashna Hurynag talks to Mickey Carroll, one of our digital producers, and Hope Virgo – who founded the campaign #dumpthescales – as they share their own personal journeys.If you are affected by this story and want to talk to someone, you can call Beat for support on 0808 801 0677 or visit the website.Daily podcast team:Podcast producer - Annie JoycePodcast producer - Nicola EyersPodcast producer – Emma Rae Woodhouse Interviews producer - Oli FosterArchive - Simon WindsorMusic - Steven Wheeler
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.
Please remember that no episode of the MyoMinds podcast can be used as a replacement for medical advice and/or care. Hope Virgo is an award winning mental health campaigner and the founder of the #Dumpthescales campaign trying to remove the BMI requirement to receive help for an eating disorder that is currently in place. In this episode, we talk about Hope's experiences with an eating disorder and delve more into how exercise played a role in her experience. We also talk about the power of social media, giving our tips on how to make it less toxic. We also discuss how great talking and sharing your emotions with others can be and share our tips on how to get the most out of these conversations. To find Hope, check out her website: http://hopevirgo.com/index.html Her social media: @hopevirgo_ And please go sign her petition (currently has over 100,000 signatures): https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales
Clip Show - For World Mental Health Day, Natasha shares some of her favourite conversations from Staying Sane. Featuring behaviour change specialist Shahroo Izadi, journalist and presenter Sean Fletcher, NHS doctor Parvinder Shergill, mental health campaigner Hope Virgo and author Josh Hartley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Clip Show - For World Mental Health Day, Natasha shares some of her favourite conversations from Staying Sane. Featuring behaviour change specialist Shahroo Izadi, journalist and presenter Sean Fletcher, NHS doctor Parvinder Shergill, mental health campaigner Hope Virgo and author Josh Hartley.
Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This week I’m talking to Hope Virgo, a mental health campaigner who is a recovering anorexic and the founder of the amazing #dumpthescales campaign currently raging alongside the incredibly important #curbthecount - out hoovering was a full on one, as you can imagine, in light of how incredibly dangerous elements of the governments health campaign are, for everyone and especially for people with eating disorders. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to the relevant webpage. Honourable Mentions/ LinksPlease please please follow HOPE VIRGO and support her crazily important campaigns. If you’re effected by anything in that episode or indeed keen to find somewhere to financially support services for people with eating disorders - there’s an incredible charity called BEAT - check them out. I’m on this great site called PATREON where I swap your money for ace podcast related stuff like totally exclusive content and guest recipes. It’ll help me keep the podcast not just alive, but also thriving. Thanks so so so much if you’ve become a patron recently and/ or stuck with me since the beginning of this. Also - if you’d wanted to donate something as a one-off you can DO THAT HERE on the Acast Supporter page thing. If you’ve never heard of a CRUNCHIE BAR it’s that and these are the beautiful giant ASDA SNACK A JACKS I meant If you want a tenner off a first Oddbox then CLICK THIS LINK Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hoovering. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Natasha and Hope discuss the government;'s 'obesity strategy', channel 4's 'Lose a Stone in 21 Days' and why they're both a load of old cobblers. To sign Hope's petition to stop calories being displayed on menus go to: https://www.change.org/p/curbthecount-and-stop-calories-being-displayed-on-menus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sonja Lewis chats with Hope Virgo, multi award winning body positivity campaigner, in a candid conversation about the importance of taking care of your body, especially during tough times. The podcast offers teenage girls and women practical and useable info on how to stay positive under a dark cloud. From tiny steps to bolder ones, the podcast covers the importance of keeping the mind and body moving. Also, the two women discuss managing social media. Essential listening for teenage girls and women!
We’re continuing to cover Covid-19 with how it relates to mental health. Join us for some lighthearted discussion alongside practical tips and a interview with campaigner, author and speaker Hope Virgo. Here 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast (http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast) Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast
In this week’s podzine, Mick chats to Sam Hudson of the charity Women For Refugee Women about how women refugees in the UK are faring in the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, on the business side of the coronavirus crisis, Jen chats to Hannah Turner-Voakes, founder and director of small business Paper Dress Vintage, about the impact of the virus and lockdown. Following on from BBC programme The Restaurant That Burns Off Calories, writer Lucy Nichol catches up with campaigner and author Hope Virgo to talk about how to have a responsible conversation about diet and eating disorders. In Jenny Off The Blocks, Jen ponders the prospect of two becoming one in tennis, and women be screaming as Hannah takes on The Poseidon Adventure in Dunleavy Does Disaster. Over in the Bush Telegraph, BoJo’s back, Pearson’s out, and Trump is, well, inexplicable to be honest. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As part of a series of coronavirus-related podcasts, Yvette chats to Hope Virgo about managing eating disorders during lockdown. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... Twitter: http://twitter.com/mentallyyrs Private Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/135088803805742
Hello! We are back for an emergency series of Body Cons to help you navigate diet culture, the changing food landscape, anxiety and all the other things that may be triggering bad body image during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each episode has been recorded remotely so please excuse the less than perfect sound quality. Today we discuss coping with the changing ...
It’s here ! 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 Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast (http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast) Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast
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.
This week I chat to Hope Virgo. Hope is the author of ‘Stand Tall Little Girl’, public speaker and mental health campaigner.We chat about Hope’s experience with anorexia and how her treatment during a relapse inspired her to dedicate her life to change. She works to spread her story throughout the UK and raise awareness of eating disorders and the importance that mental health holds. She is currently campaigning to #dumpthescales by encouraging the way that eating disorders are diagnosed to be less focused on weight and instead take into account the many other life altering symptoms. Join us to find out more about the petition, find out about Hopes book and also listen to our thoughts on weight and what we think about whether we should weigh ourselves and what it means.Apologies in advance for the odd noises in the background at times - my 10 month old puppy was feeling particularly mischievous!You can sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescalesDon’t forget to subscribe to TRIBE TALK for the latest episodes. Follow on on IG and Twitter: @emjandrew and @tribetalkpodcastFollow Hope on IG and Twitter: @HopeVirgo find out more on her website: http://www.hopevirgo.com/Buy Stand Tall Little Girl on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stand-Tall-Little-Girl-Inspirational/dp/1911246151/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500803622&sr=8-1&keywords=stand+tall+little+girlAnd to read my story; Stardust - Life, Love, Laughter and Everything After a Mental Illness head to Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07D94GJJB/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_59Z-DbGYFM134
In the fourteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to mental health advocate, campaigner, public speaker and author, Hope Virgo. Hope is one of the most prominent and influential advocates for greater awareness and better treatment for eating disorders in the UK. Her campaign, 'Dump The Scales' aims to ensure nobody is turned away from treatment for eating disorders purely because of their weight. At the time of recording, the petition has gathered over 95,000 signatures. She is also a published author, with her book ‘Stand Tall, Little Girl' recently having been re-issued. You can sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales You can purchase 'Stand Tall Little Girl' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stand-Tall-Little-Girl-Anorexia/dp/1789561205/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PNV6O8214L8&keywords=stand+tall+little+girl&qid=1578253838&sprefix=stand+tall+lit%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1 If you'd like to follow Hope on social media or contact her, you can find her on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopevirgo_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HopeVirgo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hopevirgoauthor/ If you've been affected by the issues discussed on this pod, please find a link to eating disorder charities which might be able to help: Beat Eating Disorders UK: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk
It’s 2020 – does this mean new year new you? Reece looks at the way you can take advantage of that new year energy to make some changes in your life. Maybe you’re tempted to go Vegan? Or maybe you’ve decided to get active and join the gym? Either way we have experts on the show that can help you make some healthy choices. Daryl Parker is a personal trainer and nutrition coach. Ciara Madden is a personal trainer to celebrities, who is meat and dairy free. Hope Virgo is an author who leads the campaign Dump The Scales and advocate for people with eating disorders around the world. And Martin Macdonald is a nutritionist who will be able to dispel some of the myths around superfoods and fad diets.
Never shying away from the toughest of topics here at Mental this week we are covering Abuse. Inspirational campaigner Hope Virgo shares her experience of this from a young age and how she’s found the strength to create a career out of supporting others. Here 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. Get your tickets to our first live recording HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/live) Petition to take the weight restrictions out of eating disorder treatment - https://change.org (https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales) Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast (http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast) Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast
It was an absolute privilege to chat with Author, Public Speaker & Multi Award Winning Campaigner; Hope Virgo, for Episode 29 of the podcast! 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. She is now at the stage of 'ongoing recovery' and 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. Hope is also the Author of 'Stand Tall Little Girl' and the person behind the 'Dump The Scales' campaign. A petition calling on the government to enforce guidance for eating disorder treatment. It is looking to ensure that nobody is turned away from treatment for eating disorders purely because of their weight.On the Episode we talk about Hope's journey, the things that helped her through recovery, the budget cuts being faced by the NHS, how schools can best help children with eating disorders, how friends and family can be of greater support and lots more. I learnt so much from Hope and really think this conversation could help a lot of people, so please, please give it a share, send me your thoughts and let me know if you have any more questions! You can follow Hope on:Twitter - https://twitter.com/HopeVirgoInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hopevirgo_Facebook - http://facebook.com/HopevirgoauthorWebsite - http://www.hopevirgo.comYou can find out more about and sign the Dump The Scales campaign here: https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescalesWhilst we're linking to things, the reason Hope and I had this conversation is all down to the wonderful people at Trigger Publishing, so you can check them out here: http://www.triggerpublishing.comThis episode is sponsored by Nexstand EU. www.nexstand.eu As listeners of the podcast you get a nice and tidy 10% discount using code: Kitschinc10There's a competition to win some free goodies coming up on our social channels, so make sure to give us and Nexstand a follow!NEXSTAND has been engineered to be one of the most highly adjustable and portable laptop stand on the market, we've been using their products whilst travelling for over 6 months and they have definitely helped my posture whilst working which in turn helps productivity! You can check out their products here: www.nexstand.eu. If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Catch you next time!Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo)
SOAR sponsor this week’s show, Martin speaks to mental health campaigner Hope Virgo, Kara Goucher pops her ultra cherry at the North Face 50, Anna McDuff runs 100 marathons barefoot in just 5 months, Jim Walmsley wins the World Mountain Champs and GB take home 4 medals in Argentina, Run Camp 2020 is about to sell out, plus you guys rock your Kit Around the World and Rate Your Runs.
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
Hope Virgo was diagnosed with Anorexia before she hacked her life to make it better. She shares her story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.
This week, Gemma speaks to Hope Virgo. Hope has campaigned tirelessly for more support for those with eating disorders. Her 'dumpthescales' petition has more than 90,000 signatures- calling on the government to review the eating disorder guidance delivered by clinicians. Hope talks about this but also shares her journey with anorexia and being a victim of sexual abuse and how her recovery is helping so many as well as her self For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Helen Williams Presents the "Metal Wellness" show with special guests, every Tuesday Afternoon, 2pm to 4pm. This is a repeat of the show originally broadcasted on 20th August 2019 with guest Hope Virgo.
On today’s episode of the podcast, we’re incredibly excited to welcome Hope Virgo! 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 is now at the stage of 'ongoing recovery' and 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. Not only that, she is the author of her best selling book ‘Stand Tall Little Girl’ a starkly honest, but inspiring account of her battle from hardship to the stars. Hope says ‘I know how anorexia makes you feel: you think she is your friend, you think she can solve everything and make you feel amazing … but she will destroy you and everything around you, piece by piece.’ You can find Hope here: http://hopevirgo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hopevirgo_/ https://twitter.com/HopeVirgo Stay tuned as the podcast grows in a positive way! If you feel like you need to talk to someone: youngminds.org.uk/ www.helpmusicians.org.uk/ www.mind.org.uk/ www.time-to-change.org.uk/ www.samaritans.org/ hubofhope.co.uk www.maisondechoup.co.uk Follow us on: Instagram - @maisondechoup Twitter - @maisondechoup Facebook - Search Maison de Choup George - @georgedhodgson (Instagram) Charlotte - @crltte (Instagram)
Mental health campaigner, Hope Virgo, talks about the importance of speaking to people about our problems and the need for emotional support. Plus, that we all need to challenge ourselves and that it is ok to fail. Hope is the Author of Stand Tall Little Girl, and an 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. Hope is also a Director for the Speakers Collective, a Mental Health speakers Social Enterprise. Dump the Scales Campaign: https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales
A really fun interesting episode as Hope Virgo (author, speaker, campaigner) joins Steven for an extended conversation! They talk about Hopes Battle with anorexia, comparing experiences being in a mental hospital and Hopes book about the experience 'Stand Tall Little Girl'. They also talk about Hopes campaign #DumpTheScales and discuss misconceptions about some disorders!
Hope Virgo is a mental health campaigner, author and runner. We studied at undergraduate level back in Birmingham almost 10 years ago. We reconnected recently and I nabbed some of her time for you lovely people. We covered: Her journey through anorexia. Her mental health campaigning in schools around the country. Her running and how beneficial it is as a mental health tool. Her #dumbthescales campaign. Her work ethic and enthusiasm is infectious. Definitively keep up with everything she is doing: Website - http://hopevirgo.com/ Book - http://hopevirgo.com/wordpress/#author Campaign - https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales Instagram - Hopevirgo1 - In order to ‘keep the lights on’ with this podcast I have teamed up with 33 Shake. 33 Shake produce 100% natural, powerful sports nutrition for performance. But because they use only natural ingredients, they're also ideal for anyone looking to boost their overall diet, increase their nutrient intake and get a natural protein hit. I have been using their products for over a year and their chia seed gels are very handy for those longer runs and active weekends. Head over to https://www.33shake.com/ to check out their products and use the code MATTGARDNER33 to get 10% off your first order and to support the Big Feed Up HQ Podcast. Shop: https://www.33shake.com/all-products/ In order to fuel the podcast I have also team up with CRU Kafe. CRU Kafe produce certified organic coffee capsules, coffee bags and beans and grounds. https://www.crukafe.com/ The coffee I consume from CRU during podcasting at the moment: https://www.crukafe.com/collections/beans-and-ground/products/honduras AS ALWAYS LOVELY PEOPLE IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW PLEASE SHARE IT WITH SOMEONE.
In the latest episode of the 87% podcast we spoke to mental health campaigner and author, Hope Virgo. Hope suffered with anorexia for over 4 years, which then led to her being admitted to a mental health hospital in 2007, where she lived for a year. Hope talks to us about her recovery and her new relationship with food, as well as her love for running. Hope says she originally became obsessed with running and saw it as a form of punishment, but after a long time she began to include running into her wellbeing routine. Thank you for your honesty Hope - as Hope said in the podcast, we need to keep the conversation going, even if it's a tough conversation to have.
This week Clare and Kev chat body image ahead of mental health awareness week. Then Kev buggers off to America and leaves Clare holding the fort speaking with Hope Virgo, a mental health campaigner, author and activist fighting for change in how we diagnose and support those with eating disorders.
Left of Str8 Radio, Saturday, May 11th 11am: VFC 2.0 This Saturday, at 11am we'll have Hope Virgo, the creator of the #DumpTheScales movement. And at 12PM we have mental health advocate and anorexia survivor, Beth aka Real Miss Anxiety Welcome to "Voices for Change 2.0" Co-Host's Rebecca and Joe Lombardo have been happily married for 15 years. At age 19, Rebecca was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and struggles with mental illness daily. In 2013, she survived a suicide attempt. As she recovered, she started a blog detailing her struggles. Eventually that blog was turned into a book called It’s Not Your Journey and is now available on Amazon.com You can follow us on the links below: www.voices-for-change.net www.twitter.com/Voices4ChangeRJ www.facebook.com/voicesforchange2.0 12 noon: Special Replay Astro Kiki Radio with Special Guest: Actor Jamison Stern Astro Kiki Radio is a mix of Astrology, Pop Culture and Celebrity with your Host's Kyle Thomas, Samantha Davidson, and Aaron Lofaro, talking about whats in the stars for you, their celebrity guests and the world around them.
“Nothing made me happy” Hope Virgo is the author of Stand Tall Little Girl, a book documenting her recovery from anorexia. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about work as a Mental Health Advocate launching a new campaign working with schools, hospital and business. Stay in touch: @mentallyyrs.
We interview the fantastic Hope Virgo and get a great insight into eating disorders and running, as well as making up a whole backstory for her as a superhero against her invented arch enemy... We also have a competition WINNER - gotta listen to find out who though. Please tell us what wasps are for, what makes a running wanker, and bully Amy into running more so she has something to talk about for next time.
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
For this Sunday Chops, we hand over the reins to the excellent Lucy Nichol, mental health advocate extraordinaire and author of the brilliant A Series of Unfortunate Stereotypes, which started out as a regular Standard Issue column.For this Chops, Lucy wanted to focus on some of the very many stigmas that still surround mental health and what we can do to get them to jog on. And so she’s chatted to four women about their very different experiences with mental health. Anna Foster is talking OCD, Claire Eastham is chatting social anxiety, Poorna Bell talks about her late husband’s addiction and the unhelpful stereotypes of drug users we’re forever seeing in the media, and finally, Hope Virgo explains the issues around anorexia and why her #dumpthescales campaign is a life-saver. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
'I know how anorexia makes you feel: you think she is your friend, you think she can solve everything and make you feel amazing … but she will destroy you and everything around you, piece by piece.’ - Hope Virgo. Today I ask Hope to share her story of recovery and how her ill treatment with the NHS led her to campaign to raise awareness around weight stigma in Eating Disorders. For more info go to Twitter: @HopeVirgo Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stand-Tall-Little-Girl-Inspirational/dp/1911246151/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486129757&sr=8-1&keywords=stand+tall+little+girl+hope+virgo m.me/Hopevirgoauthor
on todays live show! Steven and Ricky are joined by Hope Virgo, anorexia survivor and author + creator of #DumpTheScales petition.Also Mark Edwards MBE, vicar and author of Life After Care: From Lost Cause To MBE. Finally, our old friend Amer, ex-psychotherapist and owner of Dine At the Beacon bistro joins us for a chat!
In this weeks episode of the Mental Health Pod we spoke to Hope Virgo. Hope is a mental health campaigner and author of Stand Tall Little Girl- which details her journey with Anorexia. More recently, Hope’s efforts have been devoted to her Dump The Scales Petition- which calls for the government to review the eating disorder guidance delivered by clinicians. We loved chatting to Hope and learning about her inspirational story. If you enjoy listening please drop us a review and rating and recommend us to a mate! Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Hopevirgoauthor/ Twitter-https://twitter.com/HopeVirgo Website-http://hopevirgo.com Petition-https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales As ever thanks to Oskar Rice for putting this together!
Hope discuss with me about anorexia and the effects it has on mental health. The battle against something viewed at one point as a friend and continuing efforts to fight it a d the view of all disorders for herself and others.
Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses anorexia nervosa, purging, self-harm, suicide and eating disorders. Get our next book here It was an absolute pleasure to speak to Hope Virgo author of Stand Tall Little Girl where we talk about her journey with Anorexia Nervosa, treatments, hospitilasation, her supportive family, stigma and … Continue reading "Interview 2 – Hope Virgo Author of Stand Tall Little Girl"
Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses anorexia nervosa, purging, self-harm, suicide and eating disorders. Get our next book here It was an absolute pleasure to speak to Hope Virgo author of Stand Tall Little Girl where we talk about her journey with Anorexia Nervosa, treatments, hospitilasation, her supportive family, stigma and … Continue reading "Interview 2 – Hope Virgo Author of Stand Tall Little Girl"
Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses anorexia nervosa, purging, self-harm, suicide and eating disorders. Get our next book here If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you cannot wait for our next episodes you can get advanced access by going to Patreon. You can support us with as little as … Continue reading "Episode 41 – Stand Tall Little Girl by Hope Virgo pt2"
Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses anorexia nervosa, purging, self-harm, suicide and eating disorders. Get our next book here If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: 116 123 (UK) 116 123 (ROI) Find out more at their website http://bit.ly/2wMpKZ5 Mental Health … Continue reading "Episode 41 – Stand Tall Little Girl by Hope Virgo pt2"
Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses anorexia nervosa, purging, self-harm, suicide and eating disorders. Get our next book here If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you cannot wait for our next episodes you can get advanced access by going to Patreon. You can support us with as little as … Continue reading "Episode 41 – Stand Tall Little Girl by Hope Virgo pt 1"
Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses anorexia nervosa, purging, self-harm, suicide and eating disorders. Get our next book here If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: 116 123 (UK) 116 123 (ROI) Find out more at their website http://bit.ly/2wMpKZ5 Mental Health … Continue reading "Episode 41 – Stand Tall Little Girl by Hope Virgo pt 1"
Hope Virgo 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. Hope has now written about her journey with anorexia, in her book, Stand Tall Little Girl. Hope uses 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. Hope lives and works in London. In her spare time, she volunteers for refugee charities, and charities that support young and abandoned children. She is a dedicated runner, and has a keen interest in maintaining good mental health through healthy eating and exercise. Show notes Growing up in Bristol Starting to run Developing anorexic Having something else to think about Being admitted to a mental health hospital at 17 Learning to talk about her feeling Deciding to write about her story Learning to open up and being in a place to share her story. Taking with her mum while out running Her relationship with her mum, why it’s had its ups and downs Travelling around South East Asia with her boyfriend Why she had to manage her anorexic every day Her ‘friend’ - the voice of anorexia How her running developed from the cross country team at school, to running half marathons Doing her first marathon and over training 3.26 marathon… Making sure she has rest days Trying to not get obsessed with weight training The Brighton Marathon What she thinks about while running Negative thoughts in her head while running Where her drive comes from Working with schools talking about mental health Talking about body image and mental health What a typical week looks like Life after a marathon Cycling across Taiwan & staying with local people What she learnt from the experience Being an ambassador for Sure Mind Foundation Her book - Stand Tall Little Girl Twitter @HopeVirgo Facebook @HopeVirgo
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