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Bodywhys - The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland
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In this episode, Jenny and Harriet discuss the role of perfectionism in eating disorders, and how the New Maudsley Carer Skills can be used by carers to support their loved one to identify perfectionism and move away from the tyranny of perfectionism. NotesJenny's website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/Bodywhys website: https://www.bodywhys.ie/
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk about the role of exercise and compulsive exercise in eating disorders. How do we know if a person is exercising to an extreme and how can we support a person as they change their relationship with exercise.NotesJenny's website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/Jenny is running a session for those supporting a person with an eating disorder titled 'Compulsive exercise and eating disorders and return to healthy sport' on: Monday, October 13th, 2025 from 1.30pm to 4pm. Email: jenny@newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk to register your interestBodywhys website: https://www.bodywhys.ie/Resources mentioned in the podcast:CET : Compulsive exercise testREDS : relative energy deficit in sportsSEES : safe exercise at every stageLEAP (CBT programme from Loughborough university)LEAP (finding areas of agreement – LEAP institute)Nottingham University – guidance for sports professionals, PE teachers, Personal Trainers, gym staff and others.Peace pathway – autism and compulsive exerciseThe Exercise Clinic : Specialist Eating Disorder & Compulsive Exercise Treatment
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet discuss body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and body image distortion in eating disorder recovery. Although these are not the same thing, the terms are often interchanged. Jenny and Harriet talk about both, and how they may intersect when an eating disorder is in the picture. NotesJenny's websiteBodywhys.ieInternational OCD Foundation | Eating Disorders are Not the Same as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (And Why It Matters)
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk through the difficult topic of NG feeding and how the Maudsley skills can be used to help tolerate the distress that goes with this. NotesBodywhys websiteJenny's website
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet are joined again by Livia Sara. This time they talk about the fear of weight gain for autistic people in eating disorder recovery. NotesHere are the links to Livia's podcasts mentioned in the episode. Part One Fear of Weight Gain in Autism and Anorexia[Part 1]Part Two Autism, Anorexia, and Fear of Gaining Weight[Part 2]Part Three Accepting Weight Gain in Anorexia Recovery (Asan Autistic Person)
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk through the third subtype of ARFID - fear of aversive consequences. Using real life examples, Jenny discusses the menu of Maudsley skills that can help carers supporting a person with this type of ARFID.NotesBodywhys websiteJenny's website
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet are joined by Livia Sara, a well-established autistic advocate, recovery coach and eating disorder (ED) survivor. Livia is passionate about supporting families to learn how to support their loved one to use their autistic and ADHD traits to their advantage in ED recovery through a combination of science and lived experience. Livia has created a vast treasure trove of books, videos and podcasts. In this episode, Livia tells us her story, how she has come to reframe her experience to help her discover who she is without her ED, and how recovery for Livia, is not about overcoming fear, but rather understanding that what we fear most, is precisely what we most want to do. NotesLiv Label Free | Neurodiversity-Affirming Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet continue talking about binge eating, this time within the context of a person experiencing extreme hunger in recovery. They discuss hypermetabolism and coping with the difficulties this throws up for the person recovering and their carer.Notes:Bodywhys websiteJenny's websiteEating Disorder Recovery for Adults by Tabitha FarrarLivia Sara: Liv Label Free | Neurodiversity-Affirming Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode Jenny and Harriet explore binge eating within the context of adhd and autism. What drives binge eating behaviour? What carer skills can support a person struggling with binge eating?
Kent New Maudsley website
Bodywhys website
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk about the difficult situation of supporting a person (autistic or not) who is not ready to acknowledge they have a problem. They provide lots of suggestions for how to manage and approach this situation, and how as a supporter to not get totally exhausted when in this situation.
Bodywhys website
Jenny's website
In this episode, Harriet and Jenny talk about supporting adults with ARFID.
Bodywhys website https://www.bodywhys.ie/
Jenny's website. https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet continue to discuss ARFID, this time in children. Harriet and Jenny talk about treatment, how the Maudsley skills can be used, and lots of resources and books that are helpful.
ARFID Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: A Guide for Parents and Carers - By Rachel Bryant-Waugh
PEACE pathway: https://www.peacepathway.org/
Child and Adolescent PEACE pathway: https://peacepathwaybob.org/
FBT for ARFID
CBT for ARFID
Food Chaining: The Proven 6-Step Plan to Stop Picky Eating, Solve Feeding Problems, and Expand Your Child's Diet: By Cheri Fraker
Food Refusal and Avoidant Eating in Children, including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions: A Practical Guide for Parents and Professionals: By Gillian Harris and Elizabeth Shea
Jenny's ARFID/Autism capsule - Please email info@bodywhys.ie or jenny@newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk to request this
Jenny's website (Expert ED dietitians): https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/expert-eating-disorder-dietitians/
Jenny's website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/
Bodywhys website: www.bodywhys.ie
In the first episode of our mini-series on ARFID, Jenny and Harriet outline what ARFID is and how the New Maudsley Carer Skills can be helpful when supporting a person with ARFID.
Notes
Jenny's website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/
Bodywhys website: www.bodywhys.ie
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk about the decisional balance technique when supporting an autistic person with an eating disorder.*Please note: This episode was accidentally skipped in season 2, it follows on from NMCS S2E5 'Adapting the ALVS technique when supporting an autistic person with an eating disorder'NotesBodywhys.ieJenny's website
In this episode, Jenny talks Harriet through the adaptations to the ALVS (Attend, Label, Validate, Soothe) technique when supporting an autistic person with an eating disorder. Using examples from carers Jenny has worked with, she explains the technique and how adaptations can be really helpful to establish connection with the person with an eating disorder.
Notes:
Jenny's website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/
Bodywhys website: www.bodywhys.ie
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet continue to explore adaptations of the New Maudsley Carer Skills when supporting an autistic / neurodivergent person with an eating disorder. Learn how we can adapt OARS (Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening and Summarising), the communication skills at the heart of the Maudsley model.
Notes
Jenny's website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/
Bodywhys website: www.bodywhys.ie
In this episode, Jenny introduces Harriet to the purple balloon. The episode begins with a recap of the red and blue balloon and then Jenny describes, using lots of examples, how the purple balloon can help us support autistic / neurodivergent people with an eating disorder.
Notes:
Jenny's website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/
Bodywhys website: www.bodywhys.ie
In this episode, Jenny and Harriet outline the adaptations and developments of the New Maudsley Carer Skills model when applied to supporting an autistic or neurodivergent person with an eating disorder.
Notes:
PEACE Pathway: https://www.peacepathway.org/
PEACE BOB: https://peacepathwaybob.org/autism-and-eating-disorders/
Jenny's website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/
Bodywhys website: www.bodywhys.ie
Harriet and Jenny are back with a new season of the New Maudsley Carer Skills (NMCS) podcast series. In this episode, they discuss what they've been up to and what they plan to talk about in the upcoming season.
Find out more:
Jenny's website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk
Bodywhys website: www.bodywhys.ie
Gillian Todd worked with Prof Janet Treasure on the Adult eating disorder ward at the Maudsley Hospital in London for 17 years. During this time, the New Maudsley Carer Skills was developed.
In this episode Jenny and Harriet discuss the development of the Maudsley Carer Skills with Gill, as well as thinking through how to support adults with EDs, and what recovery, or ‘discovery’ can look like for people with a severe and enduring eating disorder. With stories of recovery, this episode is enlightening and interesting for all carers of people with eating disorders.
You can find Jenny's website here: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk
Bodywhys website: www.bodywhys.ie
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