Understanding ARFID Through The Lens Of Emetophobia With Mollie Campbell The Full Of Beans podcast

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Understanding ARFID Through the Lens of Emetophobia with Mollie Campbell

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In this week's episode, Han is joined by Mollie Campbell is a lived experience advocate with a history of ARFID. After a misdiagnosis of anorexia and lack of treatment for ARFID, Mollie shares her story to increase awareness to help others who are struggling.

This week, we discuss:

Mollie's experience (of lack there of) of ARFID treatment and her anorexia misdiagnosis
How emetophobia played a role in Mollie's ARFID
The common ARFID misunderstandings that need to be addressed to support ARFID recovery
Techniques Mollie has used to increase food variety in her diet
The support Mollie received from her GP
How Mollie's school helped her during her ARFID recovery

Timestamps:

[00:42] - Mollie’s introduction and early experiences with eating disorder services
[06:20] - Misdiagnosis of anorexia and why treatment fell short
[08:05] - How emetophobia (fear of sickness) played a role in her ARFID
[12:00] - Body image and ARFID
[23:36] - Helpful strategies: traffic light system & laddering exposure
[32:00] - The crucial role of her GP and how they advocated for her
[35:30] - Support from teachers and what made the difference
[43:33] - Mollie’s advice for young people with ARFID and those supporting them

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of ARFID, anorexia, self harm and suicide.

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