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This episode explores the overlap between eating disorders and addiction with guest Jacqui Russon, discussing their similarities, recovery strategies, and the role of occupational therapy.

In this week’s episode of Full of Beans, I’m joined by Jacqui Russon, an occupational therapist and accredited DBT therapist, to explore the overlap between eating disorders and addiction. We talk about the obsessive thinking, shame, rigidity, and emotional pain that can sit beneath both, and what this means for recovery. In this episode, we discuss: The similarities and differences between eating disorders and addiction Why neither are simply a “choice” Obsessive thoughts, rigidity, and compensatory behaviours The role of shame, guilt, and emotional avoidance Why understanding the function of behaviours matters Developing safer, more supportive coping strategies Anger, boundaries, and finding your voice in recovery What occupational therapy actually is (and why it matters) Why recovery needs to involve real-life practice, not just talking Connect with Us: Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast Follow Full of Beans on Instagram Check out our website Listen on YouTube Connect with Jacqui via Purpose People or the Nightingale Hospital ⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, addiction and trauma. Please look after yourself as you listen. If you enjoyed…

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