You Can Eat That: What Growing Up Around Anorexia Taught Me About Food with Joshua Hills

In this week’s episode of Full of Beans, I’m joined by Joshua Hills, a nutritionist, sports therapist, and author of You Can Eat That, whose work challenges diet culture and helps people feel calmer, more flexible, and more themselves around food.Joshua shares how growing up alongside his mum’s experience of anorexia shaped the way he understands food, connection, and recovery.In this episode, we discuss:Joshua’s experience of growing up with a parent with anorexiaHow his mum’s relationship with food shaped his interest in nutritionWhy food is about more than nutrients, and also about connection and enjoymentThe difference between helpful nutrition habits and more disordered patternsWhy the same behaviour can feel supportive for one person, but unhelpful for anotherEmotional eating, and why it is not always something to fearBuilding an “emotional toolbox” rather than relying on one coping strategyHow to start making changes around food without going all-or-nothingWhy balance looks different for everyoneJoshua’s new book, You Can Eat ThatConnect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans PodcastFollow Full of Beans on InstagramCheck out our websiteListen on YouTubeConnect with Joshua via Instagram or email [email protected]⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, anorexia and disordered eating. Please look after yourself as you listen.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han 💛