Navigating Eating Disorders, Survivor’s Guilt & Sudanese Identity with Bayada Mohamed Osman

This week, I’m joined by Bayada Mohamed Osman, a Sudanese-American advocate, public health professional, and poet with roots in the DMV. Bayada shares her journey navigating eating disorder recovery, the impact of culture and religion, and her advocacy for marginalised communities, including her work supporting Sudan during its ongoing crisis.Key takeaways:Public health & advocacy: How Bayadir's background shaped her understanding of mental healthCulture & eating disorders: The intersection of culture, religion, and disordered eating in Sudanese & Muslim communitiesResonating with diagnosis: Why eating disorders don’t fit one mold & how they manifest differentlyControl, trauma & survivor’s guilt: How these factors play a role in disordered eating patternsRamadan & recovery: Navigating fasting while prioritizing healthCommunity & healing: Why connection, advocacy, and self-compassion are key in the recovery journeyTimestamps:[00:34] – Bayadir’s background in public health and advocacy[05:50] – Being diagnosed with ARFID & eating disorder unspecified[15:30] – Cultural stigma around eating disorders & mental health[24:10] – Survivor’s guilt, food security & balancing advocacy [38:00] – How Bayadir shifted her mindset towards recovery[44:50] – The role of religion in healing & navigating RamadanTW: This episode discusses eating disorders, famine, and war. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a trusted professional or helpline.Connect with Bayada:📲 Instagram: @yourbaya | @bridges.co🌐 Website: yourbaya | bridges.coConnect with Us:🎙️ Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast here 📲 Follow Full of Beans on Instagram here ✍🏻 Read our latest blog hereThank you for listening and being part of this important conversation!✨ Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who might need it! ✨