Rachel Koutnik

Rachel shares her experience of BDD and how everything from working at a cat hotel to learning ballroom dancing has helped her to manage the disorder and find joy.

Ep25 Rachel Koutnik – recovering from body dysmorphic disorder

Simon Antony

Simon describes how the brutal bullying he suffered at school set him on a long journey with body dysmorphic disorder, which culminated in a transformative stay in psychiatric hospital and writing a book about his experiences. 

Simon describes how the brutal bullying he suffered at school set him on a long journey with body dysmorphic disorder, which culminated in a transformative stay in psychiatric hospital and writing a book about his experiences.

Episode 24 - Simon Antony

Berni Benton

Berni hid what she called her “secret shame” for 40 years before discovering she’d been suffering from skin-picking disorder – a common co-morbidity with body dysmorphic disorder that can also manifest on its own. She’s since learnt how to say no to the skin-picking voice and has even appeared in a naked calendar.

Berni hid what she called her “secret shame” for 40 years before discovering she’d been suffering from skin-picking disorder – a common co-morbidity with body dysmorphic disorder that can also manifest on its own. She’s since learnt how to say no to the skin-picking voice and has even appeared in a naked calendar.

Episode 23 - Berni Benton

Andy Hall

Ten years ago, Andy used to spend eight hours a day in front of the mirror and couldn’t imagine ever being able to function. Now, he works full time and describes himself as 90% to 95% recovered from body dysmorphic disorder

Ten years ago, Andy used to spend eight hours a day in front of the mirror and couldn’t imagine ever being able to function. Now, he works full time and describes himself as 90% to 95% recovered from body dysmorphic disorder

Episode 22 - Andy Hall

Flora Howarth

Flora suffered with body dysmorphic disorder alongside an eating disorder until just 18 months ago. Since then, she’s made truly inspirational progress is overcoming BDD, and built up a personal toolkit of tricks that will be really helpful to listeners.

Flora suffered with body dysmorphic disorder alongside an eating disorder until just 18 months ago. Since then, she’s made truly inspirational progress is overcoming BDD, and built up a personal toolkit of tricks that will be really helpful to listeners.

Episode 21 - Flora Howarth

Elias Marchetti

In his interview, Elias describes how doing exposures was a huge help in recovering from body dysmorphic disorder

In his interview, Elias describes how doing exposures was a huge help in recovering from body dysmorphic disorder

Episode 20 - Elias Marchetti

Nicole Schnackenberg

In her interview, Nicole talks about her lived experience of BDD and anorexia and how it's informed the life she lives now.

In her interview, Nicole talks about her lived experience of BDD and anorexia and how it's informed the life she lives now.

Episode 19 - Nicole Schnackenberg

David Veale

In this episode, Professor David Veale talks about how he came to specialise in BDD, and answers questions from people with the condition.

In this episode, Professor David Veale talks about how he came to specialise in BDD, and answers questions from people with the condition.

Episode 18 - Professor David Veale

Kitty Wallace

As head of operations for the BDD Foundation in the UK, Kitty Wallace supports sufferers and their families, raises awareness of the condition and much more. But she’s also had her own experience of living with BDD. Her story shows that recovery may not always be a straight line, but it’s always possible.

As head of operations for the BDD Foundation in the UK, Kitty Wallace supports sufferers and their families, raises awareness of the condition and much more. But she’s also had her own experience of living with BDD. Her story shows that recovery may not always be a straight line, but it’s always possible.

Episode 17 - Kitty Wallace

Rebecca Foster

Rebecca suffered from BDD for many years, alongside issues with alcohol and food. It was only when she realised the BDD was driving the other issues that she was able to make real and inspiring progress.

Rebecca suffered from BDD for many years, alongside issues with alcohol and food. It was only when she realised the BDD was driving the other issues that she was able to make real and inspiring progress.

Episode 16 - Rebecca Foster

Information and inspiration for people living with body dysmorphic disorder, from the BDD Foundation in the UK. To learn more about the show and the work of the BDD Foundation, visit http://bddfoundation.org

This is the second part of a conversation between two mums whose daughters are in recovery from BDD. In it, Scarlett and Frances discuss how schools can help or hinder, how to support someone through treatment and the importance of setting small goals.

This is the second part of a conversation between two mums whose daughters are in recovery from BDD. In it, Scarlett and Frances discuss how schools can help or hinder, how to support someone through treatment and the importance of setting small goals.

Episode 15 - Scarlett and Frances

In this episode, the first of two, Scarlet and Frances describe how they coped with having daughters with severe BDD.

In this episode, the first of two, Scarlet and Frances describe how they coped with having daughters with severe BDD.

Episode 14 - Scarlett and Frances

Tim Branford-White

In this episode, Tim describes the debilitating effect BDD had on his life for 15 years, and how he recovered.

In this episode, Tim describes the debilitating effect BDD had on his life for 15 years, and how he recovered.

Episode 13 - Tim Branford-White

Daniel Butcher

In this episode, you’ll hear how Oliver Butcher's experience of BDD affected the lives of his mum Debbie and his older brother Daniel.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Oliver Butcher's experience of BDD affected the lives of his mum Debbie and his older brother Daniel.

Episode 12 - Debbie and Daniel Butcher

Oliver Butcher

In the second part of my interview with Oliver, you’ll hear him describe the self-abuse that was part of his BDD, how that affected his family and the advice he’d give anyone suffering from the disorder.

In the second part of my interview with Oliver, you’ll hear him describe the self-abuse that was part of his BDD, how that affected his family and the advice he’d give anyone suffering from the disorder.

Episode 11 - Oliver Butcher, part 2

For this episode – the first of two – I spoke to Oliver Butcher, who’s currently in the middle of treatment for his BDD. You’ll find the second half of Oliver’s interview in episode 11.

For this episode – the first of two – I spoke to Oliver Butcher, who’s currently in the middle of treatment for his BDD. You’ll find the second half of Oliver’s interview in episode 11.

Episode 10 - Oliver Butcher, part 1

Omari Eccleston-Brown

In the second part of his interview, Omari describes the things that helped him most in treatment and beyond, and gives some valuable advice to anyone trying to help a loved one with BDD.

In the second part of his interview, Omari describes the things that helped him most in treatment and beyond, and gives some valuable advice to anyone trying to help a loved one with BDD.

Episode 9 - Omari Eccleston-Brown, part 2

In the first half of his interview, Omari describes what recovery means to him and how BDD affected his life, including his romantic relationships.

In the first half of his interview, Omari describes what recovery means to him and how BDD affected his life, including his romantic relationships.

Episode 8 - Omari Eccleston-Brown, part 1

Alex Mummery

Alex describes how his BDD developed and how shaving his head helped him to recover.

Alex describes how his BDD developed and how shaving his head helped him to recover.

Episode 7 - Alex Mummery

Alanah Bagwell

Alanah speaks very openly about the years she spent being housebound, and the incredible progress she's made in recovering from BDD.

Alanah speaks very openly about the years she spent being housebound, and the incredible progress she's made in recovering from BDD.

Episode 6 - Alanah Bagwell

I am a 38 year old female just diagnosed with BDD and it’s been hard to accept. I found this podcast the same day of diagnosis and it helped me to hear the stories of those who have lived with this condition. Thank you so much for making this podcast available. Please please keep them coming!

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Information and inspiration for people living with body dysmorphic disorder, from the BDD Foundation in the UK. To learn more about the show and the work of the BDD Foundation, visit <a href="http://bddfoundation.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bddfoundation.org</a>

Beating BDD

Callum Murphy

Callum shares his BDD story and how his recent course of CBT therapy has helped him on the road to recovery.

Callum shares his BDD story and how his recent course of CBT therapy has helped him on the road to recovery.

Episode 5 - Callum Murphy

Gareth Stephens

Gareth describes his journey from being too ill with BDD to work to becoming a CBT therapist.

Gareth describes his journey from being too ill with BDD to work to becoming a CBT therapist.

Episode 4 - Gareth Stephens

Hannah Lewis

In this third episode, Hannah Lewis explains how she's turned her experience of BDD into a career helping to prevent others from developing the disorder.

In this third episode, Hannah Lewis explains how she's turned her experience of BDD into a career helping to prevent others from developing the disorder.

Episode 3 - Hannah Lewis

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