Don’t Weight To Change!
Welcome to ‘Don’t Weight to Change!’ Our original ‘Why Weight to Change?’ podcast, began as an advocacy for mental health issues following my personal 10+ year battle with anorexia. By sharing my story, we aimed to help others struggling with mental health issues, especially young boys and men, creating a safe space for candid discussion and support. Following the phenomenal feedback from our listeners, our podcast has organically expanded into issues that affect mental health such as ‘what it means to be human’. Questions such as ‘what compels us to make the life choices we make? Who determines and influences that? How do we alight upon the opinions and beliefs that we live by that form our sense of identity, and how do we identify, and deselect, certain opinions or beliefs when they no longer prove to serve us and who we want to be? Our podcast now seeks to encourage conversations around how to relinquish the weight of self-doubt, expectation, fear and uncertainty which holds us back and prevents us from changing into who we want to be. We aim to encourage discussion around how to stop seeking external validation and permission to change, what change might look like, and how change benefits our mental wellbeing so that we live out the most beneficial version of ourselves in whatever way we choose! Thank you for joining in our discussion!
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Episodes
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
This was the hardest one yet.
In this episode, we discuss the highly sensitive issue of suicide and share my experience with contemplating such action. We emphasise that considering suicide is never a solution and that reaching out for help is always the better option. Speaking up about your struggles is never an inconvenience or a burden and there is always someone willing to listen and support you, especially through charities such as the Samaritans 24 hour helpline. Remember, talking to someone is always better than the alternative.
Our email is always open at: whyweighttochange@outlook.com
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
In today's episode, my Mum and I shed light on the devastating impacts that my behaviours had on the family. We share what it was like for my parents to live with and how such extreme behaviours and routines made life with an eating disorder unbearable.
Please note: We are not clinicians or qualified ED specialists. This is our account of an eating disorder and mental health aimed to raise awareness of the importance of speaking out and seeking immediate help with any of the issues raised.
Contact us: whyweighttochange@outlook.com
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
In this episode, we shed light on the neurological factors that the brain suffers as the result of an eating disorder, and provide the crucial answers as to why resulting behaviours cannot simply be solved by 'just eating' and 'not exercising'. We also explain the importance of seeking early specialist intervention for those suffering from an eating disorder or mental health issue.
Please note: We are not clinicians or qualified ED specialists. This is our account of an eating disorder and mental health aimed to raise awareness of the importance of speaking out and seeking immediate help with any of the issues raised.
Contact us: whyweighttochange@outlook.com
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Episode 2 is ALREADY OUT.
Firstly, we want to say a massive thank you to everyone that downloaded, listened to and followed our ‘Why Weight To Change?’ podcast. The support you have so generously shown us has been phenomenal, and we are extremely grateful for your love, kindness and encouragement.
In this episode, we delve deeper into how my eating disorder started to display itself; from excessively long exercise routines, to increasingly problematic behaviours around food and calorie intake.
Please note: We are not clinicians or qualified ED specialists. This is our account of an eating disorder and mental health aimed to raise awareness of the importance of speaking out and seeking immediate help with any of the issues raised.
Contact us: whyweighttochange@outlook.com
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
In our first episode, we delve into the early days of my ten-year battle with anorexia, exploring how it all began. We share the onset of this journey, shedding light on the importance of men talking about the uncertainties and confusion that they experience, especially during early adolescence.
Please note: We are not clinicians or ED specialists; our story reflects our personal experience with an eating disorder and mental health struggles.
Contact us on: whyweighttochange@outlook.com
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
My name is Harry, and with my incredible Mum, Jacquie, we aim to share our deeply personal ten-year experience of my battle with anorexia. We'll discuss the profound impact this journey has had on our lives, the challenges faced by men with eating disorders, and the importance of raising awareness around men's mental health.
Please note: We are not clinicians or ED specialists but hope that by sharing our story, we can offer insight, help, support and hope to others.
Contact us on: whyweighttochange@outlook.com