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If you are affected by any issues discussed in this podcast or are struggling at the moment, please see support services and helplines at Seed Eating Disorders Support Service https://seedeatingdisorders.org.uk/services
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Episode 1 - Grief & Identity
In this episode we speak to Vicky Loftus about her experiences of weight and grief, body size identity and mental health and doing what’s right for you. |
Episode 2: Fitness & Self Love
In this episode we talk with Louise about disordered eating, a turbulent fitness journey, magazine culture and self love. |
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Episode 3 - We Are All Unique
In this episode we talk about adolescence, the importance of representation and being comfortable in our own skin. Episode 5 - Challenge What You are Consuming
In this episode we talk to Rosie about changing how we communicate, objectifying bodies through public discourse & how all eating disorders are personal. Episode 7 - Feeling Safe & Sharing Tools
In this episode we talk to Parisa about safety, trauma and unwanted attention, having self-worth, meditation and her desire to share her tools and knowledge to help others embrace and accept who they are and know we are enough. |
Episode 4 - Labels & Branding
In this episode we talk to Jake about weight in the LGBTQIA+ community, labelling body types, body dysmorphia & being kinder. Episode 6 - Every Body is Valid
In this episode we talk to Charlotte about puberty, a society that can exclude and mute real voices from the discussion, bras & ever-changing body image pressures. Episode 8 - School Trips & Photographs
In this episode we talk to Lynda about school trips and photographs, hurtful comments that can stick with you for a lifetime, the danger of comparison, body identity and personal weight labels and incredible wisdom on living your life to the best that you can. |
Support Pages & LinksSeed
Mind Charity Beat Eating Disorders Eating Disorders Anonymous Be Real Campaign Anorexia & Bulimia Care BDD (Body Dysmorphia Disorder) |
Instagram Accounts We Love@BrettSinclairr
@BeatingEatingDisorders @RainDoveModel @TheFatSexTherapist @I_Weigh |
About Weight Stories
This project came to life in 2018. Our founder, Hannah, has been developing a work of theatre for many years about the emotional rollercoaster (and political correctness) of weight loss and gain. The work is rooted in lived experience, but we hope represents a universal struggle.
With thanks to Arts Council England, Hannah worked in 2018/19 to R&D PLATE with dramaturg, Sam Redway, as well as developing various engagement arms to tell real women's stories.
Now, in 2021, we enter a fresh phase of PLATE, and in the current world we live in, we would like to help create more connection in a world where we all feel so distant. In order to try to do this we are creating a new audio series for people to share their experiences; where we discuss real, brave women's stories on weight loss and gain.
We know, for us, speaking to real people has had an enormous healing effect and we hope that these shared experiences will help the people who listen.
With thanks to Arts Council England, Hannah worked in 2018/19 to R&D PLATE with dramaturg, Sam Redway, as well as developing various engagement arms to tell real women's stories.
Now, in 2021, we enter a fresh phase of PLATE, and in the current world we live in, we would like to help create more connection in a world where we all feel so distant. In order to try to do this we are creating a new audio series for people to share their experiences; where we discuss real, brave women's stories on weight loss and gain.
We know, for us, speaking to real people has had an enormous healing effect and we hope that these shared experiences will help the people who listen.
#WeightStories TeamWe are so proud to be working with Associate Producer Amy Du Quesne on #WeightStories, a long-term collaborator, actor & theatre-maker.
Most recently, HER collaborated with Amy on 'Rock Bottom', a verbatim theatre piece exploring hitting rock bottom and paving a pathway to recovery. Amy will be leading on #WeightStories, including all community conversations and has extensive experience working in this way. |
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