The first full episode is here!!

In this episode I'm delighted to be joined by Dr Ian Gill, a Clinical Psychologist who works with adults in an eating disorder service.

We talk about eating behaviour, how this can impact men and men's mental health and how "masculinity" has led to both of us eating things that are far too spicy for us! We also touch on superhero movies, gender roles related to eating and also how Ian was inspired by a lawyer from middle America. Finally we also consider how what society values and expects from men can impact how we seek support, but also how others recognise the need support us.

A huge thank you goes out to Ian for taking the plunge and agreeing to be the first guest on the show. I'm sure you'll all be wonderfully kind about my questioning and editing skills for the first attempt!

As we are talking about potentially sensitive materials it is important to look after yourself. If you, or someone you know is affected by anything contained in this podcast then please seek support from those you trust and get in touch with your GP or local doctor to see what is available for you.

A great resource to look into for further information would be BEAT as mentioned in the pod - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

I want to give a special thanks at this point to Jack Edwards who has composed and played the music in this episode. He's a great lad and go say "hi" on twitter: @jackedwardsuk

And remember: Sh*t, Shower and Self-care, because sometimes, a shave just isn't enough.

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