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Talking to Your Young Person in a Supportive Way
When a child or teen is struggling (with food, body image, or emotions), it’s natural to want to jump in with solutions.
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Sep 1, 20251 min read
7 Tips to Reduce Food Noise
Food noise = the constant thoughts, worries, or chatter in your mind about food. It can feel exhausting — but there are ways to quiet it. Here are tips to help you reduce food noise.
hdean1974
Sep 1, 20251 min read
Nutrition 101!
As an Accredited Practising Dietitian, I can help you understand the “why” behind what your body needs, and how to put this into practice...
hdean1974
Aug 25, 20251 min read
Recovery isn’t either/or.
Something I see again and again in recovery is the tug-of-war between mental health and physical health . “I just need to feel better...
hdean1974
Aug 20, 20251 min read
Why I Won’t Collude with Anorexia!
Sometimes, sitting in a session, it can feel like the easiest thing would be to nod along with anorexia’s rules. To not push back. To let...
hdean1974
Aug 17, 20251 min read
Free Online Q&A for Parents & Carers
Starting Tuesday 19th August , join me from 6:30–7:00pm for a relaxed, drop-in online Q&A session . Bring a question, listen to others,...
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Aug 17, 20251 min read
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Aug 5, 20250 min read
When “Sick” Becomes Who You Are!
There’s a part of having an eating disorder, depression, or any chronic mental health condition that rarely gets spoken about— the...
hdean1974
Aug 1, 20253 min read
Why is calorie counting hard to break?
In therapy, we explore not just the behaviour, but what sits beneath it . The fear, the need for control, the identity wrapped in “being...
hdean1974
Jul 30, 20251 min read
Why Eating Out with an Eating Disorder Isn’t “Just a Meal”
For most people, eating out is something to look forward to—a way to connect, celebrate, or simply enjoy a meal without the prep or...
hdean1974
Jul 28, 20252 min read
More Than a Phase: Recognising Anorexia in Neurodivergent Teens
Anorexia is more common in neurodivergent individuals than many realise. Traits like sensory sensitivities, rigid thinking, and anxiety...
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Jul 23, 20251 min read
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Jul 18, 20250 min read
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