Content note: This episode includes discussions of eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia, as well as references to treatment experiences and challenges related to recovery. Listener discretion is advised, and we encourage you to engage with this episode at your own pace and prioritise your wellbeing.
In this episode of Co-Produced, our hosts Adia and Lauren are joined by a guest with lived experience of anorexia, bulimia, and a current pathway toward an ADHD diagnosis. Together, they explore how neurodivergent traits can shape the development of eating disorders, influence engagement with treatment, and impact recovery journeys.
This episode offers valuable reflections for clinicians, researchers, carers, and individuals with lived experience, emphasising the importance of neurodiversity-informed, person-centred care.
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