Hope, Belief, Freedom and Forever...

Hope, Belief, Freedom and Forever After 40 years of Anorexia with Andrea Stroud

The Full of Beans Podcast by Hannah Hickinbotham

Episode notes

Have you ever thought you've spent too long ill with an eating disorder, that there's just no way you can recover from an eating disorder? If that's you, this episode is for you.

This week on the Full of Beans Podcast, I'm joined by Andrea Stroud, mum to Joshua, Jacob and Tommy who has lived with anorexia, in secret, for over 40 years. Andrea hopes that by sharing her story and the reality of living with an eating disorder and its impact on family life, she can give others hope that it’s never too late to recover.

We also talk about years of missed red flags from medical professionals, the moment Andrea said "I am actually quite unwell," and what has made eating disorder recovery feel different this time around.

In this episode, we explore:

  • How growing up in a weight ... 
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