This week on the Full of Beans podcast, I’m joined by James Hitchin, therapist and founder of the Wellbeing and Recovery Collective, for an open and grounding conversation about navigating addiction, eating disorder recovery, and the stigma that so often surrounds both.

James shares his lived experience with disordered eating and substance use—and how his journey through recovery shaped his work supporting others. Together, we explore how shame, silence, and societal expectations can create barriers to seeking help, especially when experiences don’t fit the stereotypes.

This episode was recorded during Men’s Mental Health Week, but the conversation is relevant all year round.

Key Takeaways:

• James' personal experience of addiction, binge eating disorder and excessive exercise
• The similarities a ...