JenUp podcast

In this episode, Becky Stone and I explore ADHD and decision fatigue, why everyday choices can feel disproportionately exhausting, and how this links to executive functioning, overwhelm, and the mental load of constant “micro-decisions.” We’ll unpack what decision fatigue can look like for children, teens, and adults with ADHD, including procrastination, shutdown, irritability, perfectionism, and the feeling of being “stuck” even when the decision seems small.www.jenup.com

Ayrton Taylor is an online coach and qualified personal trainer with nearly a decade in the fitness industry. A former Muay Thai fighter, now competitive runner, his mission is simple: be fitter than the lifters and stronger than the runners. Having battled eating disorders, hormonal damage, and now living on TRT as a consequence of his past, Ayrton coaches from lived experience, not theory. He stands for honesty, responsibility, and long-term health over shortcuts, and aims to be the role model he never had growing up.www.jenup.com

Following an unexpected and devastating event in 2018, Ben West has become one of the most engaged mental health campaigners in the UK. He has successfully influenced national government policy to improve education and support for children in schools, advises the NHS on engagement and involvement and the importance of lived experience informed decision making, and works with organisations on creating mental health and suicide prevention strategies that address the root causes of issues.www.jenup.com

Joanna Silver is the Lead Psychological Therapist at Orri Clinic in London. She is responsible for the development of the psychological therapies team at Orri, which is a specialist eating disorder treatment service. She has been regularly featured in The Daily Mail and The Independent around her concerns about weight loss jabs. In this episode, we talk with Joanna about appetite returning after weight-loss drugs, the fears it can bring, how it affects body image and our relationship with food, and the longer-term effects on wellbeing.www.jenup.com

Thomas is the founding director of the Body Image Treatment Clinic on Harley Street, London. He is a BABCP-registered CBT psychotherapist and a highly specialised eating disorder dietitian (BDA, HCPC). With over 20 years’ experience in the NHS and private sector, Thomas has worked with adolescents and adults in eating disorders, personality disorders, and complex trauma. His special interest is body image and self-esteem, leading to regular contributions in the press, on podcasts, and at international conferences. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of body image and the rise of societal pressures, and how this is affecting young people.www.jenup.com

Jason Wood kindly shares his battle with Orthorexia into a mission to break the stigma around men’s mental health by publishing his memoir Starving for Survival. He is proud to serve on the board for Running in Silence, Michigan Eating Disorder Alliance, and SoulPaws Recovery Project. Through speaking engagements, his writing, and his work, Jason strives to start an important conversation that encourages everyone, especially men, to speak up, share their stories, and get the help they deserve.  Tune in and listen to this story! www.jenup.com

Natasha Devon MBE is a writer, broadcaster, and mental health campaigner. Since 2008, she’s visited schools and global events to speak on mental health, body image, and gender equality. She co-founded Where’s Your Head At and launched the Mental Health Media Charter to improve media portrayals of mental health.In this episode, we speak about why there has been an increase in young people's mental health and body image. We also speak about the support she offers to young people and their mental health, alongside advice for young people struggling with body image and anxiety. www.jenup.com

Lucinda Miller is the clinical lead of NatureDoc and has over 25 years’ experience as a family Naturopath and Functional Medicine practitioner. She specialises in child nutrition and neurodivergence, and is also a coach and mentor for kids with ADHD and Autism. We touch on various topics around the links between Autism and the gut microbiome, sensory issues, addressing nutritional deficiencies,  gut issues, and ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder).www.jenup.com

In this powerful episode, myself and Becky Stone explore the complex connection between ADHD, over-exercising, and the dopamine-driven cycle of addiction.We dive into how behaviours like under-eating, over-training, and bingeing can trigger intense chemical responses in the brain especially for those with ADHD, and why breaking that cycle in recovery can feel so tough.Whether you're supporting someone or navigating this yourself, this episode offers insightful strategies and expert knowledge to better understand and interrupt these patterns.www.jenup.com

Phil is not just a Health Coach, he helps guide people through deep transformation. Phil and I met when I was working with schools out in Brazil.Rooted in lifestyle medicine and functional health, my work helps those feeling stuck, stressed, or disconnected reclaim their energy, restore their health, and reconnect with purpose. Using a method that integrates over 60 physical, emotional, and behavioral biomarkers, I offer more than routines, I help redesign lives across the physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational.This is about more than living longer, it’s about living stronger and more authentically. I help people reverse the effects of premature aging and rediscover who they truly are.www.jenup.com

In today's episode both Becky Stone and I speak about the potential impacts of weight loss drug promotions on young people and sufferers of eating disorders. Every day, weight loss drugs have been featured in the media, however, we don't yet know the long-term side effects of these drugs long term. Should parents and schools be concerned? Tune in to find out more! www.jenup.com

In this episode we discuss autism and ARFID and how to support someone. Dr Michelle Sader is a post-doctorate researcher at the University of Aberdeen, working on the Eating Disorders and Autism Collaborative (EDAC), a research project in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and Kings College London. Michelle has a BSc in Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Aberdeen. Her role is to assist and provide support for people with autism, ARFID and eating disorders. Tune in to discover everything you need to know about ARFID. www.jenup.com

In this podcast, Becky Stone and I talk about how to support students in school who are struggling with negative thoughts about food. We also share some practical tips for teachers on how to approach the situation. www.jenup.com

Laura Cooney, MD, is a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at UW Health and associate professor in the Department of Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She specializes in fertility issues and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).She has a strong focus on providing all aspects of care to patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) including her current research which focuses on advancing PCOS understanding and treatment.In this episode, we speak about the links between PCOS and Eating Disorders and how to get support. www.jenup.com

Dr. Sohère Roked is an experienced hormonal doctor with a focus centred on bio-identical hormone balancing and optimisation, treating menopause, perimenopause, PMS, Fibroids and testosterone replacement therapy. Dr. Roked's approach combines her functional, holistic approach with her specialism in integrative medicine. In this podcast we speak about the links between ADHD and PMDD, alongside my own journey around balancing my own hormones.www.jenup.com

Tune into my radio show with John Reed at Maritime Radio, discussing my own story with anorexia nervosa. Why I started Jenup, we also touch on various types of eating disorders, alongside some of the issues I am seeing in schools and the impact of social media on body image and eating habits.http://www.maritimeradio.co.uk/ The John Reen Jog on Radio Show Best Bits Podcasthttps://www.podbean.com/wlpi/pbblog-ssj45-1b8c10www.jenup.com

Dr Vicki Mountford, BA(Hons), DClinPsy, is the Lead Clinical Psychologist and Eating Disorder Service Lead at Sage Clinics in Dubai. She previously worked at the Maudsley Hospital in London. She has over twenty years of experience working with individuals with eating disorders and body image concerns and their families. She has published widely on eating disorders and provides supervision and training for clinicians. In this episode, we speak about eating disorders in the UAE and how treatment may be different, alongside some stigmas around eating disorders in the UAE.  www.jenup.com

Leah Stiles is the founder of Sea Waves, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advocating for, educating, and supporting active duty service members, veterans, and their families who are dealing with disordered eating, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia. With twenty years of service and retiring as a Navy Senior Chief, she developed a strong commitment to supporting the well-being of her fellow service members. Having personally navigated the challenges of eating disorders during her service, she recognized the critical need for specialised support. www.jenup.com

We have created this episode especially for parents to help support their child have a healthy relationship between food and body image. Myself and Becky Stone speak about some useful conversation starters if you suspect your child may be suffering with an eating disorder. We also speak about how social media may be affecting their self esteem, and some tips around how to manage this. www.jenup.com

In this episode we have Kai Schweizer on the show! He is a PhD student based in Australia and is focused on Trans experiences of eating disorders. He is a small business owner providing LGBTIQA+ inclusion training and diversity for youth and community clinics, mental health services, and work places. We also speak about support and advice for people who are transgender and struggling with eating disorders.www.jenup.com

Dr. Marianne Miller has been in the mental health field for 27 years and has specialised in eating disorders for the last 12 years. In this episode we do speak about the links between Neurodiversity and eating disorders.Dr. Marianne loves working with eating disorders as a therapist and a coach. She takes a non-diet, feminist approach that helps people of all genders live empowered, authentic lives. She embraces the Health at Every Size model, and is neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming. www.jenup.com

In this episode we speak with Priya Tew about who should be using blood sugar monitors, and who shouldn't be using them. We also discuss if blood sugar monitors could be triggering for people with eating disorders. Priya Tew is an award winning, experienced registered dietitian and nutrition professional with a degree in Nutritional Sciences and a Masters in Dietetics. She is registered with the Health Professions Council and the British Dietetic Association. www.jenup.com

Joanna Silver is the Lead Psychological Therapist at Orri Clinic in London. She is responsible for the development of the psychological therapies team at Orri, which is a specialist eating disorder treatment service. She also delivers group and individual sessions to clients with eating disorders. In this podcast episode we speak generally about why eating disorders are on the rise, alongside discussing what is A-TYPICAL ANOREXIA? Joanna also provides some practical tips if you've been turned away from services, and not sure where to turn. www.jenup.com

Charlie, better known as The Teachers’ Health Coach, is a certified coach, Nutritionist and qualified Mental Health & Exercise Coach! Six years ago Charlie was diagnosed with chronic stress and burnout after experiencing panic attacks and anxiety in the classroom. This changed the direction of his career and started him on a path to retrain as a Nutritionist, and help teachers master their own wellness goals! Today in this episode we speak about his journey around food, exercise and wellness!www.jenup.com

In this podcast we speak about what is disordered eating, alongside the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder. We also speak about some the issues present in schools around eating e.g. students skipping lunch or concerns about eating in front of other people.www.jenup.com

Jenny has worked closely with the Eating Disorder Research team of The Institute of Psychiatry for over 15 years, and is trained in the New Maudsley Model. She has become an “experienced carer” coach for the research programmes and delivers regular skills workshops for carers, as well as training for facilitators. Today she speaks about how as a parent you can help support your child with an eating disorder.Please have a look at her workshop for all workshops: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/www.jenup.com

In this episode with myself and Becky Stone who is qualified Psychotherapist and Eating Disorder Therapist we speak about how to navigate the messages around new year’s resolutions surrounding weight loss and body image, and how this can be triggering for people with eating disorders.www.jenup.com

In this episode we have Suzanne Samaka! She founded the #HonestyAboutEditing campaign to change the law so digitally edited content (photoshop/filters etc) must be labelled so we all know what is real versus fake, to protect our body image and mental health. Life has taught her that confidence and self-esteem are more important than she ever imagined they would be. Her passion is helping young people see how much of the online world is digitally edited, airbrushed and not real. The campaign aims to remind us that the way we look is not the most important thing about us and give a sense of transparency to the online world.”www.jenup.com

In this episode we speak with Felix again about the links between autism and eating disorders, and how autism can affect our eating habits. Felix has worked in the in the NHS for over 8 years, and has now been working full-time in private practice since 2007. Felix works with a variety of conditions, and is also the most prolific practitioner for ARFID in the world today. Felix is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and clinical hypnotist. He has successfully treated hundreds of clients who have not benefited from previous therapies.www.jenup.com

In this episode we speak about the links between trauma, grief and loss and eating disorders, alongside athletes with eating disorders.Dr. Trujillo is a licensed counsellor and Sport Psychologist. She specialties in grief/loss, self-injury, and addressing mental health needs and access to services with collegiate athletes. Dr. Trujillo is a member of the Big Sky Sport Psychology Group, the Collegiate Clinical/Counseling Sport Psychology Association (CCSPA), and the American Psychological Association’s Division 47 (Exercise & Sport Psychology).www.jenup.com

On the podcast this week we have have Erin Ayala on the show, Erin is a Sport Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant. Dr. Ayala has a PhD in Counselling Psychology from the University at Albany. She is also a certified Mental Performance Consultant and is listed on the US Olympic and Paralympic Mental Health Registry.  We will be speaking covering topics around mindfulness in endurance sports, the difference between burnout and depression, ADHD in athletes and many more!www.jenup.com

In this podcast we speak with Collette from Skratch Labs who is the Athlete Care Manager. We cover all things hydration! We speak about different topics in this podcast on how to affectively hydrate and to perform at the same time, alongside why people sweat more than others.  We also speak about the best products to use in order replace essential electrolytes in the body, alongside some new technology on how to measure sweat rates. www.jenup.com

Felix has worked in the in the NHS for over 8 years, and has now been working full-time in private practice since 2007. Felix works with a variety of conditions, and is also the most prolific practitioner for ARFID in the world today.Felix is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and clinical hypnotist. He has successfully treated hundreds of clients who have not benefited from previous therapies. Felix has appeared on Freaky Eaters and Extreme Food Phobics, alongside Japanese and German documentaries. www.jenup.com

We are delighted to have one of the leading cycling strength and conditioning coaches in the UK and at the front of the movement about bringing more S&C into world tour cycling and endurance sports, we are delighted to introduce Chris Peden! Chris spent 15 years in the military and has gone to study and achieve a masters in S&C and rehab. Chris is currently coaching and advising Zoe Backstedt who is riding for the EF Education womens world tour team, alongside also being an advisor to the Canyon/SRAM racing team. www.jenup.com

Andy Turner  is an ex professional cyclist having raced many races all over Europe and the world. Including competing in the tour of Britain against the likes of team ineos , and quick step. Sam met Andy in the British racing season of 2017, and they slowly started to become friends and close competitorsAndy reached out to sam in 2018, as sam was taking part in a study with previous guest Nicky Keay. Andy started to speak to Sam about his food intakes and worries, alongside his obsession around weight. We speak about this journey around food and exercise, alongside all things sporting nutrition and performance. He also now runs a successful online training/coaching company.www.jenup.com

We are pleased to welcome someone who is going to transform your sleep which is the cheapest recovery tool on the market! Chris is owner and director of Project Athletic which is a small functional fully equipped training facility in Fareham. They focus and specialise in human performance, movement, and good vibes whilst training. Chris is well known for being Lauren Steadman S&C for her gold medal performance at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics. Chris in his previous life was a Royal Engineer and UK Strongest Man in the u105Kg category. www.jenup.com

Ollie is an former professional cyclist, Zwift Academy finalist 2018, and is currently on the TrainSharp Elite squad and ranked amongst the top riders in the UK. Ollie has secured many wins over the years both in the UK and abroad. Ollies best result to date was finishing 8th in the 2021 Tour of Britain against the likes of Wout Van Aert, Ethan Hayter and Mark Cavendish. In this episode we speak about his sporting journey alongside some challenges with food, and exercise. www.jenup.com

Patrick Foster is a former professional cricketer, insurance broker and schoolteacher whose life was shattered by a pathological gambling addiction that brought him to the verge of taking his own life in March 2018. Using his experience, he works with schools, companies and individuals, young and old, raising awareness of the dangers of gambling and gaming. By sharing his own story, he hopes to help others identify if they, or someone around them, are experiencing addiction and inspire them to reach out for help. He is also the author of Might Bite, his brutally honest account of over a decade of pathological gambling addiction to recovery and beyond.www.jenup.com

In this episode we have Amy Hudson, who is now a keen cyclist after struggling for many years with an addiction to the gym and running, as a way of escaping. Amy qualified as a master practitioner for eating disorders back in 2019, after finishing University, and working for an Eating Disorder charity. Today we are going to go over Amy’s story, asking her a few questions regarding her journey.www.jenup.com

Eva's journey started when she decided to go on a diet after she graduated from university, and started to implement a rather intense exercise regime. She loved the feeling of losing weight quickly, and it was the first time anyone had ever referred to her as skinny. She felt the validation she needed in her life. She became obsessed with counting calories and intermittent fasting, and she soon started to notice the costs of this behaviour. Food and exercise seemed the only thing she could control in her life. She made major breakthroughs in her therapy, and today Eva is kindly sharing her story. www.jenup.com

Nicky is the author of “Health Hormones and Human Potential: A guide to understanding your hormones to optimise your health and performance”. Nicky is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer in the Division of Medicine University College London. She lectures and researches in areas of exercise endocrinology, with publications in this field. Nicky’s clinical endocrine work is mainly with exercisers, dancers and athletes, with a focus on relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) and athletes navigating perimenopause/menopause.www.jenup.com

Alicia Edge is an Advanced Sports Dietitian, who is the co-CEO of Compeat Performance (a tech startup looking to shift how we access nutrition support for behaviour change) and the Performance Nutrition Lead of Football Australia. In this episode we speak about defining an athlete, the dangers of orthorexia for endurance athletes and the half life of caffeine. www.jenup.com

Renee is a leading sports Dietitian, specialising in Eating Disorders, REDs, The Female Athlete, Athlete health and performance. Her practice and knowledge is supported by extensive experience of working in both clinical and performance nutrition, including,  Olympic (London, 2012), Paralympic (Rio, 2016) and Commonwealth (Queensland, 2018) teams. In this episode we speak about why are so many amateur athletes trying to copy how professionals live and train. And what are the dangers to their health? www.jenup.com

Hello and welcome to the JenUP Podcast, I’m Jenny Tomei. I’m a qualified nutritional therapist, eating disorder coach and personal trainer, we have Sam Woodfield who is my new co-host. Sam is an ex elite cyclist and has recovered from anorexia, orthorexia, and exercise addiction. Welcome to series two of the JenUp podcast focusing on all things SPORTING PERFORMANCE, MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH AND removing the stigma around EATING DISORDERS.www.jenup.com

Anna Boniface is a long-distance runner, with one international cap for England in 2017. She gradually developed anorexia when she was around 15 years old, which correlated with starting running competitively. She quickly lost her period and became quite withdrawn in her first year of a-levels. She started to attach her running performance to her weight and how many miles she ran, which came from observations and culture she had learnt throughout her years in sport. She suffered with RED- Syndrome and osteopenia. In this episode we speak about her on going journey of recovery. www.jenup.com

George had lived experience with muscularity oriented disordered eating, exercise addiction and body image issues which has impacted relationships, his education and wellbeing. These behaviours have included severe restriction, binging and purging, exercising addictively, and missing out on family and friend life events. All of these symptoms combined have led to extremely low mood, suicidal thoughts, and suicidal behaviours. George now uses his experiences to try and give back. Improving awareness and understanding through his work with MyoMinds: collaborating on projects with Mind, First Steps ED, and the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation. www.jenup.com

Janet Treasure, OBE PhD FRCP FRC Psych, is a British psychiatrist, who specialises in research and treatment of eating disorders. She is currently the Director of the Eating Disorder Unit and Professor of Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London. In this episode Janet kindly shares the latest research they are carrying out on eating disorders at Kings College.www.jenup.com

Sam Woodfield is a Ex Elite Cyclist, raced Semi Pro in the fast east and was ranked top 20 in the UK.   In this episode we will be continuing our conversation about Sam's recovery from orthorexia and his exercise addiction. www.jenup.com

Sam Woodfield is a Ex Elite Cyclist, raced Semi Pro in the fast east and was ranked top 20 in the UK.   After his Mother's passing he took up the cycling far more seriously, and when looking back he used this as away to run away from the grieving process, and numb his thoughts whilst gaining control of his life also. I will be discussing with him his recovery from Orthorexia and exercise addiction. www.jenup.com

Katie is an immigration lawyer and very keen runner (and newbie triathlete!). She started running at 19 after playing competitive hockey and tennis for years. Her running quickly improved and she won the English 5000m u23 championships and French u23 cross country championships at aged 21.  However, throughout this time, she was also struggling with an eating disorder, and we speak about her journey in the podcast, and how she has successfully managed to get back into competitive running in a healthy and happy way. www.jenup.com