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The Full of Beans Podcast

Hannah Hickinbotham
Eating Disorders
Mental Health
Body Image
Recovery
ARFID
ADHD
Disordered Eating
Anorexia
Autism
Neurodiversity
Glp-1 Medications
Menopause
Binge Eating Disorder
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Mental Health Advocacy
Type 1 Diabetes
Family Dynamics
Neurodivergence
Bulimia
Addiction

Full of Beans Podcast: Sharing the Unheard Voices in Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are complex, often misunderstood, and wrapped in layers of stigma. That’s 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 eatin... more

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This week on the Full of Beans podcast, Han is joined by Veronica Kamerling. Veronica, has over 24 years' experience supporting carers, drawing on her own lived experience of caring for two daughters with eating disorders and a brother with schizophr... more

In this week's episode of Full of Beans, Han is joined by Tiffany Luxford. Tiffany is a 24-year-old psychology student at King's College London and an expert by experience, whose own journey with anorexia in her late teens now sits at the centre of b... more

This week on the Full of Beans podcast, Han is joined by Dr Sam Chawner, a senior research fellow at Cardiff University.

Sam's research explores the complex links between eating disorders, genetics, neurodiversity and mental health, with a focus on ... more

This week on the Full of Beans podcast, Han is joined by Shikha Chopra, a lived experience advocate living with ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) who is currently navigating pregnancy. Shikha is also autistic and is a member of the AR... more

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Recent Guests

Veronica Kamerling
Carer advocate with over 24 years of experience supporting carers
Eating Disorders & Carers
Episode: Caring for Daughters with Eating Disorders: A Parents Perspective with Veronica Kamerling
Tiffany Luxford
Psychology student, eating disorder advocate and expert by experience.
King's College London
Episode: Is Full Recovery From an Eating Disorder Actually Possible? with Tiffany Luxford
Sam Chawner
Researcher at Cardiff University focusing on genetics, neurodiversity, and eating disorders
Cardiff University
Episode: What the Research Says: ARFID, Genetics and Neurodiversity with Dr Sam Chawner
Shikha Chopra
Lived experience advocate, living with ARFID, autistic, pregnant
ARFID Connect; Cardiff University advisory group
Episode: Redefining ARFID Recovery with ARFID Acceptance with Shikha Chopra
Ella Clarke
Lived experience advocate
Self-described advocate for eating disorder awareness
Episode: Silencing the Eating Disorder Gremlins: Anorexia, ADHD & Inpatient Admissions with Ella Clarke
Shannon Travers-Spencer
Guest with lived experience of eating disorders, autism, ARFID, ADHD, and chronic illness
Advocate for inclusive care in eating disorder services
Episode: Untangling Autism, ARFID and Anorexia with Shannon Travers-Spencer
Lexie Kirwan-Jones
Psychology student, eating disorder researcher, peer support worker with personal lived experience of an eating disorder
Durham University / NHS eating disorder services (experienced)
Episode: Looking Fine, Feeling Possessed: The Realities of Bingeing and Purging with Lexie Kirwan-Jones
Jessica Parker
Co-founder of Cog-Spark, expert in mental health training
Cog-Spark
Episode: How to Spot an Eating Disorder in a Child: A Guide For Teachers & Parents with Gemma Fieldsend and Jessica Parker
Gemma Fieldsend
Co-founder of Cog-Spark, educator and translator of clinical practice to school settings
Cog-Spark
Episode: How to Spot an Eating Disorder in a Child: A Guide For Teachers & Parents with Gemma Fieldsend and Jessica Parker

Host

Hannah Hickenbotham
Host of The Full of Beans Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Love the podcast but Howie scares the %^#* out of me

    Love those pod. So much insight & helpful insight, support and information for us in recovery. Just a suggestion, I know commercials are a necessary part pd a free pod. But Howie Mandels gambling commercial comes out of nowhere during the calm then he screams “HEY” I literally jump every time. Maybe a warning that commercial break is happening. Its a jump scare😱 Especially so many of us in recovery come ftom a place of trauma. Thanks for all the wonderful advice. Appreciate this pod so muc... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Casey0512
    United States7 months ago
  • Inspiring, informative, real

    I’ve only recently stumbled across this podcast and wish I’d found it sooner! Being someone from the ‘older’ age bracket I find the podcasts interesting, relevant and real! Your shared experience adds to the authenticity of your podcast and you present it in such an ‘easy listening’ way. An incredibly useful, supportive and insightful podcast. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Faith ‘72
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Wonderful podcast!

    I’ve never left a review before but your podcast deserves to be heard by as many people as possible so here I am!

    Han is a warm and thoughtful host. Through her own experience and that of her guests, she’s able to present a broad and diverse range of experiences - some I relate to, some I didn’t know much about (for example the discussion of India culture in the Diwali episode) so it’s really great to have the opportunity to learn. Thanks for creating such an engaging, unique, mind-opening and a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meg992---
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Wide variety of eating disorder topics

    Hannah’s passion and intelligence shine as she interviews people from every walk of life as they discuss their unique struggles with eating disorder recovery. Her authenticity grounds this podcast and makes it relatable and timely. I wholeheartedly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DRMx3
    United States4 years ago
  • Wonderful podcast!

    Hugest thank you, Han! Your podcast and resources are absolutely brilliant. They’re a massive help to me as I navigate through my ED journey and I really feel less alone, reassured and understood. Highly recommend!😊⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Starry2954
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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The show is praised for handling difficult topics with sensitivity and practicality.

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Caring for Daughters with Eating Disorders: A Parents Perspective with Veronica Kamerling
Q: Were there specific behavioral changes you made yourself or with your daughters that then helped in their recovery?
Veronica describes changing her approach with Henrietta by setting limits on long conversations, respecting her daughter's ideas and letting her take responsibility for tasks and decisions. She says these changes supported a healthier relationship.
Caring for Daughters with Eating Disorders: A Parents Perspective with Veronica Kamerling
Q: What was the response? Because you said your two daughters had different eating disorders.
Veronica explains that her daughters' conditions presented differently: Vanessa's anorexia involved weight monitoring and behaviors such as water loading, while Henrietta's bulimia and binge eating were less visible and included regular laxative use.
Is Full Recovery From an Eating Disorder Actually Possible? with Tiffany Luxford
Q: Do you ever have days where you, even in recovery now, where you get slightly tempted to go back to the eating disorder?
Tiffany says stress can bring up a wish to feel emotionally numb, but she would not act on returning to the eating disorder. She disputes the claim that eating disorder thoughts must persist indefinitely and says full recovery is possible.
Is Full Recovery From an Eating Disorder Actually Possible? with Tiffany Luxford
Q: Is there any kind of thing specific there that stands out to you in terms of things that were maybe supportive or not supportive in terms of, you know, if people are listening, thinking about inpatient treatment and how they could help other people?
Tiffany says understanding staff and other patients helped her feel supported, but that connection could also make her want to stay in treatment. She encourages people to engage with treatment and tolerate the uncertainty of trying recovery.
Silencing the Eating Disorder Gremlins: Anorexia, ADHD & Inpatient Admissions with Ella Clarke
Q: How did the ADHD diagnosis affect your recovery trajectory?
The ADHD diagnosis provided a lens to understand why my brain was running 1000 miles an hour and helped tailor strategies that align with how my brain works, making recovery feel more possible and structured.

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A thoughtful series centered on eating disorders, blending lived experience with clinical and research perspectives. Episodes frequently explore stigma in healthcare, pathways to better care, and practical recovery strategies, often intersecting with topics like body image, exercise, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identities, and inpatient versus outpatient treatment. Across conversations, the emphasis is on compassionate, person-centered approaches, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the role of education and advocacy in improving outcomes for individuals, families, and professionals navigating these issues. A notable strength is the willingness to feature diverse guests—from clinicians and researchers to people with firsthand recovery stories a... more

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2. Tiffany Luxford
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4. Shikha Chopra
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6. Shannon Travers-Spencer
7. Lexie Kirwan-Jones
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