Christmas Preparaton with ORRI

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Dr Joanna Silver. Joanna is the lead psychological therapist at Orri, a specialist eating disorder treatment service in London. Joanna joins us to discuss Christmas preparation, and to provide advice on navigating a number of festive concerns.

In this weeks episode, we discuss:

  • Common concerns that Joanna has witnessed in clients including:

    • The increased number of social events and how to navigate them.

    • Spending more time with family members.

    • Wanting to restrict before social events.

    • The urge to binge because of the quantity and types of food in the home at Christmas that may normally be avoided.

    • Navigating triggering conversations around food and body.

  • Supporting someone through eating disorder recovery as a family member or friend, and the importance of communication.

  • How as a loved one to make sure you have time for yourself and enjoy the things you like about the festive period too.

My main takeaway from this podcast is: do what works for you, and what makes you happy.

You can find out more about Orri @orri_uk on Instagram or Twitter. You can also find out more at orri-uk.com.

You can also check out the BEAT website for support around the festive period, as mentioned by Joanna. https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/news/coping-with-eating-disorder-christmas/

Please note that this podcast discusses a number of eating disorder behaviours that some individuals may find difficult. please check in with yourself along the way and tread lightly.

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