A Personal Story Sharing Why #DumpTheScales Is So Important with Jodie Goodacre

In this powerful episode of the Full of Beans Podcast, Han is joined by Jodie Goodacre, a mental health campaigner and passionate eating disorder advocate. Jodie bravely shares her lived experience of anorexia, CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), autism, and ADHD — highlighting how systemic gaps in care left her unsupported and unheard.As we prepare for the 3rd annual #DumpTheScales March on June 21st, 2025, Jodie’s story offers a vital look into why this campaign, and collective action, is so important.Key Takeaways:How Jodie’s eating disorder developed and went unrecognised due to weight stigmaThe impact of chronic illness and neurodivergence on her mental healthHarmful treatment experiences and medical trauma within inpatient servicesThe challenges of being dismissed as “not sick enough” because of BMIWhy Jodie channels her pain into advocacy — and how she's helping drive changeWhat to expect at the 2025 #DumpTheScales MarchTimestamps:04:50 – Early signs of disordered eating and stigma in sport14:00 – The fallout of being dismissed due to weight20:00 – Complex mental health needs and disjointed care32:00 – Inpatient experience and the toll of institutional trauma46:00 – Recovery, therapy, and fighting for a better system51:00 – What #DumpTheScales means and why we marchTrigger Warning:This episode contains discussion of eating disorders, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, self-harm, and traumatic treatment experiences. Please take care when listening.Join Us at the #DumpTheScales March:Location: Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square, London Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Timings: Speeches at 10:00 AM | March at 11:00 AM | Final speeches at 11:45 AMConnect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereConnect with Sarah:Dump the Scales WebsiteDump the Scales Instagram (@dump_the_scales)Read our latest blog hereIf you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit!For more information or to sign up, click here.Sending positive beans your way, Han 💛