#DumptheScales founder on living with an eating disorder

Hope Virgo is the 29-year-old spearheading the #DumptheScales campaign which calls on the government to review the eating disorder guidance delivered by the NHS. She is also an author and award-winning advocate for people with eating disorders. Dump the scales is a campaign very close to my heart and what better time than eating disorder awareness week to discuss this issue with Hope. I was kindly sent her book and knew that she had to share her story with you. In this podcast episode Hope talks about the sexual abuse she endured in the church which led to her eating disorder, what it’s really like to have an eating disorder, what to do if you or your friend suffers from an eating disorder and how to launch an international campaign and become a motivational speaker. If you or someone you know suffers from an eating disorder then you may find this episode upsetting or triggering.