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The Full of Beans PodcastAuthor: Hannah Hickinbotham
Full of Beans Podcast: Sharing the Unheard Voices in Eating DisordersEating disorders are complex, often misunderstood, and wrapped in layers of stigma. Thats why Full of Beans is here - to open up the conversation and foster understanding through real, raw, and research-backed discussions.Hosted by Han, founder of Full of Beans and passionate mental health advocate, this podcast explores eating disorders through the lens of lived experience, clinical expertise, and the latest research. Each week, Han sits down with guests, including individuals with firsthand experiences, clinicians, researchers, and charities, who all share one goal: to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and support those affected by eating disorders.With a mix of heartfelt stories and professional insights, Full of Beans is a space for education, advocacy, and connection. Whether you're navigating your own eating disorder journey, supporting a loved one, or working in the mental health field, this podcast is here to provide knowledge, compassion, and hope.Join us in creating a community where eating disorders are understood, and no one feels alone in their struggles.(Please note: This podcast is for awareness and education purposes and is not a substitute for professional therapeutic support.) Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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You Can Eat That: What Growing Up Around Anorexia Taught Me About Food with Joshua Hills
Episode 266
Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
In this week’s episode of Full of Beans, I’m joined by Joshua Hills, a nutritionist, sports therapist, and author of You Can Eat That, whose work challenges diet culture and helps people feel calmer, more flexible, and more themselves around food.Joshua shares how growing up alongside his mum’s experience of anorexia shaped the way he understands food, connection, and recovery.In this episode, we discuss:Joshua’s experience of growing up with a parent with anorexiaHow his mum’s relationship with food shaped his interest in nutritionWhy food is about more than nutrients, and also about connection and enjoymentThe difference between helpful nutrition habits and more disordered patternsWhy the same behaviour can feel supportive for one person, but unhelpful for anotherEmotional eating, and why it is not always something to fearBuilding an “emotional toolbox” rather than relying on one coping strategyHow to start making changes around food without going all-or-nothingWhy balance looks different for everyoneJoshua’s new book, You Can Eat ThatConnect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans PodcastFollow Full of Beans on InstagramCheck out our websiteListen on YouTubeConnect with Joshua via Instagram or email info@joshuahills.com⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, anorexia and disordered eating. Please look after yourself as you listen.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han 💛
