Eating Disorders Speaker
Eating Disorder Talks Grounded in Care, Lived Experience and Understanding
I’m an eating disorder speaker who talks openly, carefully and responsibly about eating disorders and disordered eating patterns. My work is grounded in lived experience, counselling training and work, and a deep understanding of how these difficulties develop beneath the surface of everyday life.
I speak in schools, universities, organisations and wellbeing settings where early awareness, compassion and psychologically safe conversations are essential. My talks are delivered in a trauma-informed, non-triggering way, with clear boundaries and an emphasis on dignity, understanding and care.
I don’t speak about eating disorders through shock or statistics. I speak about the human experience underneath them, identity, control, coping, shame, and the quiet ways distress can be hidden in plain sight.
Why This Topic Matters
Eating disorders are often misunderstood. Many people imagine them as obvious or extreme, yet some of the most serious struggles exist behind achievement, discipline and outward success. People can be deeply unwell while appearing “fine” to those around them.
Through lived experience, I understand how eating disorders can slowly become woven into identity and self-worth. I also understand the experience of seeking help, navigating assessments, hospitalisations, sections, waiting lists, thresholds and systems that often feel they are working against you rather than helping support you. These experiences shape how I speak: with honesty, care and a strong awareness of emotional impact.
My counselling training allows me to hold this topic ethically and safely. I speak in a way that reduces fear, avoids graphic detail, and prioritises psychological safety for vulnerable listeners.
What I Speak About
In my talks, I explore what eating disorders and disordered eating actually are, beyond stereotypes. I speak about how they can develop as coping mechanisms, how perfectionism and pressure play a role, and why these struggles affect people of all genders, backgrounds and ages.
I talk about shame and silence, and how stigma keeps people from seeking help. I also speak about the experience of moving through support systems, the emotional weight of not being believed, of feeling “not ill enough,” whilst being very ill, and of trying to recover while still holding together daily life.
For staff, educators and organisations, I offer guidance on how to notice concerns early and how to approach conversations with care. The focus is always on reducing harm, increasing understanding, and creating environments where people feel safer to speak.
Who I Speak To
I work with schools and sixth forms, universities and colleges, corporate wellbeing programmes, youth organisations, safeguarding teams and mental health awareness events. My talks are suitable for mixed audiences and adapted carefully depending on age, setting and purpose.
What Audiences Take Away
People leave with a clearer, more compassionate understanding of eating disorders and disordered eating. They gain language that reduces shame rather than amplifies it, and a better sense of how to support themselves or others safely.
Organisations gain confidence in how to approach this topic responsibly, without fear-based messaging or oversimplification.
My Speaking Style
My speaking style is calm, grounded and emotionally intelligent. I speak in accessible, non-clinical language and hold the space carefully, always aware that people in the room may be personally affected.
These sessions are designed to feel safe, respectful and informative, not overwhelming or sensational but also not shying away from the harsh realities of eating disorders.
Formats
I offer keynote talks, longer workshops, school assemblies, classroom sessions, staff training and facilitated Q&A discussions. Each format is shaped around the audience and safeguarding needs.
Why I Speak About Eating Disorders
I speak about eating disorders because I know how isolating they can be, and how powerful it is to feel understood rather than judged. My lived experience and counselling training have taught me that people don’t need fear, they need compassion, clarity and safety This work is about reducing stigma and helping people feel less alone.
Booking & Availability
I’m available for in-person and online events. All talks are tailored to the audience, with pre-event planning calls included to ensure sensitivity and relevance.
Get Started
If you’re looking for an eating disorder awareness speaker who brings lived experience, psychological understanding and a trauma-informed approach, I’d be glad to support your event.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. My talks are delivered with a strong focus on psychological safety. Content is trauma-informed, non-graphic and carefully paced, with clear boundaries to ensure it is appropriate for vulnerable listeners.
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No. I do not share graphic descriptions, numbers, methods or behaviours. The focus is on understanding the emotional and psychological experience beneath eating disorders, not on the behaviours themselves.
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Yes. I regularly speak in schools and sixth forms. Content is adapted to be age-appropriate and safeguarding-led, with language and examples carefully chosen to reduce risk and support early awareness.
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I create reflective spaces rather than encouraging disclosure. Audience members are never asked to share personal experiences publicly, and I clearly signpost support resources where appropriate.
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Both. My talks increase understanding of eating disorders and disordered eating while also reducing stigma and fear. They are designed to support awareness, compassion and early recognition.