Bulimia Recovery, Gender Transition and Making Fitness Feel Safe Again with Zelah Glasson

This week on the Full of Beans podcast, Han is joined by Zelah Glasson. Zelah is a trans man, content creator and fitness coach who has been openly sharing his transition journey over the past two and a half years, and has lived experience of bulimia.Zelah recently made history as the first transgender man to appear on the ITV version of Big Brother, further amplifying his voice and visibility. He is now building an online personal training business focused on supporting and empowering others within his community.In this episode, we explore:Zelah's journey to personal training for trans and queer clientsZelah's bulimia recovery story and NHS eating disorder treatment gaps The difference between "In recovery" vs "recovered" How shame and control are related to bulimiaThe impact of public conversations about men's eating disordersZelah's experience of gender dysphoria, body dysmorphia and transitioningThe importance of trans representation in fitnessUsing exercise as a coping mechanism and understanding the difference between exercise and compulsive exerciseHow to build sustainable fitness habits centred on enjoyment, flexibility, and body awarenessConnect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans PodcastFollow Full of Beans on InstagramCheck out our websiteListen on YouTubeConnect with Zelah via Instagram (@zelahglasson) and TikTok (@zelahglasson)⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders (bulimia), body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, and the relationship between exercise and disordered eating. Please take care while listening.