Zoe Hardman on Disordered Eating, Early Menopause, HRT and More…

In this weeks Bodcast, Chloe welcomes Zoe Hardman as a guest. They talk about Zoe's relationship with her body, but also her struggle with an eating disorder after facing criticism about her appearance. Zoe shares her journey to recovery and the importance of spreading the message that there is a way out of eating disorders. They also talk about Zoe's experiences with fertility and early menopause. This is not one to be missed so make sure you listen, like and subscribe. This episode is brought to you by Symprove - a science-backed water-based supplement containing billions of live and active bacteria that support the gut. Symprove are offering a 50% discount on your first three months subscription – Visit https://symprove.com and use our code BODCAST50 for 50% off your first three months subscription. *The positive start and healthy relationship with body image (05:02)* Zoe discusses her active childhood, love for sports, and positive body image before societal pressures influenced her perception. *Development of eating disorder after appearing on TV show (06:11)* Zoe talks about how negative comments about her appearance on a TV show led to the development of an eating disorder. *The turning point (08:50)* Zoe discusses the turning point in her eating disorder when she met someone who made her realize the severity of her situation. *Going to Overeaters Anonymous (09:38)* Zoe talks about her initial confusion about going to Overeaters Anonymous and how she found support and understanding from others in the group. *The fertility journey (18:15)* Zoe discusses her fertility struggles, including low AMH levels and failed attempts at freezing her eggs. *Diagnosis of early menopause (24:29)* Zoe shares her experience of being diagnosed with early menopause and starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT). *Finding the right HRT approach (25:36)* Zoe talks about her journey with different types of HRT, including oral medication and patches, and finding the right approach for her symptoms. *The importance of seeking medical advice for menopause symptoms (27:23)* Zoe discusses the importance of switching up treatments if the current one is not working and mentions various options like pumps, gels, creams, and oral HRT. She also shares her mother's experience with breast cancer. *Advice for women going through early menopause (29:12)* Zoe offers words of comfort and encourages women to reach out to her for support. She advises them to talk to their partners, friends, and family, and to persistently seek medical help, emphasizing the importance of listening to their bodies and demanding appropriate treatment. *The impact of acupuncture on recovery and fertility (31:13)* The hosts discuss the potential benefits of acupuncture, including its role in postnatal recovery and turning breech babies. They acknowledge the lack of medical evidence but highlight the positive experiences shared by many individuals. *Zoe's training progression and love for fitness (38:13)* Zoe talks about her passion for training, setting goals, and the positive effects it has on her. *The skiing accident and recovery (44:07)* Zoe recounts her skiing accident, the initial misdiagnosis, and her recovery process after knee surgery. *The importance of proper rehab (47:34)* Zoe emphasizes the significance of pre-habilitation before surgery and the importance of following proper rehabilitation protocols for a successful recovery. Don't forget to like, subscribe, rate and review the Bodcast. It helps others find the podcast more easily! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices