Beating BDD

BDD Foundation

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

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August 27 · 40 min
Episode 43 Scott Granet – recovery story
The author, speaker and therapist Scott Granet has lived with BDD for many decades, but he's now learnt to manage the disorder so it's 'no more than a minor nuisance'. He tells us about the childhood roots of his condition, the serious episodes that have marked his life, and how his daughter has changed his perspective on what matters.
July 28 · 36 min
Episode 42 Rachel Moore - recovery story
Our guest, Rachel Moore, lived with undiagnosed BDD for around 30 years before finally receiving a diagnosis in her late thirties. She talks candidly about childhood bullying, family comments, and how the disorder affected her relationships and confidence. Today, Rachel lives a full and enjoyable life, which includes performing in a band and volunteering with the BDD Foundation.
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June 25 · 38 min
Episode 41 Mia Hill - recovery story
Our guest, Mia Hill, describes how an obsession with perceived flaws took over her life during the COVID-19 lockdown. Today, Mia works for OCD-UK, serves as an ambassador for the BDD Foundation and openly shares her experiences to help others find hope and recovery.
May 27 · 30 min
Episode 40 Sheila Paul - recovery story
Sheila Paul reflects on the role cultural expectations and painful childhood experiences played in her developing body dysmorphic disorder. And she describes how sharing her experiences within the African Caribbean community is helping to shine a light on mental health issues.
April 24 · 52 min
Episode 39 Sam Milburn - parenting a child with body dysmorphic disorder
Sam Milburn, mum to Jack, is a passionate advocate for more awareness and better access to treatment for BDD. In this episode, she shares her hard-won advice for other parents, including how to navigate the system on behalf of your child while also looking after yourself.
March 29 · 40 min
Episode 38 Malise Honey - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder
Just a couple of years ago, Malise Honey was in a wheelchair after spending three and a half years in hospital being misunderstood, mistreated and wrongly diagnosed. Today she is in recovery, volunteering for the BDD Foundation and even training for the Manchester Marathon. She shares the devastating impact of misdiagnosis and how finally receiving the right support changed everything.
February 26 · 52 min
Episode 37 Mark Brown - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder
For much of the time Mark Brown lived with BDD, he looked as if he was functioning from the outside. But inside he was living under what he calls "a dome of shame and disgust". Now, after lots of hard work and therapy, he says he's much more present in his life and his old life with BDD feels like a distant memory.
February 11 · 45 min
Episode 35 Kim Booker - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder
This episode features Kim Booker, whose body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) first emerged when she was just five years old. Now the mum of a two-and-a-half-year-old, Kim is harnessing what she calls the BDD warrior within to raise awareness of the disorder while continuing with her own recovery. She shares many great insights, particularly around the decision to become a parent and the impact of undergoing repeated cosmetic treatments.
Dec 17, 2025 · 46 min
Episode 36 Dan Joseph - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder
For years, Dan Joseph's life was governed by his BDD and a strict set of rules and rituals designed to camouflage his perceived flaws. Today, he truly believes it doesn't matter how he presents to people. And the next day is no longer to be survived, but to be lived.
Oct 5, 2025 · 38 min
Episode 34 Gem Ponting - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder
In this episode, Gem Ponting shares her experience with BDD, particularly the impact cosmetic surgery can have on the condition. She also highlights the power of self-compassion and forgiveness in the healing process.
Sep 2, 2025 · 32 min
Episode 33 Olivia Wood - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder
In this episode, Olivia Wood (Liv) shares her journey with undiagnosed autism and ADHD, as well as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Liv explains how learning to understand her conditions helped her build self-esteem and self-compassion and reclaim her life from BDD.
Jul 31, 2025 · 30 min
Episode 32 Danny Gray - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder
Our guest for this episode is Danny Gray, whose organisation JAAQ (or Just Ask a Question) is the podcast's champion sponsor as a result of the Big Give campaign. Danny tells us about his 18-year journey with BDD and how he manages to stay well today.
Jun 14, 2025 · 32 min
Episode 31 Elliot Ditton - recovering from body dsymorphic disorder
Elliot Ditton is a writer and performer whose BDD came into full force following a chance sighting of himself in a mirror on the way to a Beyoncé concert. In this episode, he discusses the early signs of his condition, the triggers that exacerbated it, and his path to recovery.
May 14, 2025 · 35 min
Episode 30 Billie McPhilbin - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder
Billie McPhilbin is a trainee counselling psychologist at the University of Manchester and a lead facilitator on the BDD Foundation's Overcoming BDD Programme. In this episode, she shares her experiences of struggling with BDD in her late teens, the steps she took towards recovery and the lessons she learned along the way.
May 25, 2023 · 53 min
Ep 29 Arie Winograd – Treating body dysmorphic disorder
A psychotherapist and the founder and director of the Los Angeles BDD & Body Image Clinic, Arie has dedicated his career to working with people with BDD. In this episode, he shares some of the fascinating insights he's gained from those thousands of hours of experience.
Feb 26, 2023 · 35 min
Ep 28 Tilly Kaye – Recovering from body dysmorphic disorder
After suffering with BDD for many years, Tilly is now reaping the benefits of all the time and effort she put into recovering from the condition. Her story proves that if you keep putting in the work, you will get something out of it.
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Aug 19, 2022 · 37 min
Ep27 Eva Fisher - recovering from body dysmorphic disorder
Eva has been recovered from BDD for 20 years, so brings loads of wisdom and experience to this episode. (Which is number 27, not 26, as I say in the intro!) It's a little different from the others in that Eva tells us her story directly, in four parts.
Jul 15, 2022 · 49 min
Ep26 George Mycock – recovering from muscle dysmorphic disorder
George shares his lived experience of muscle dsymorphia, dips into the huge amount of knowledge he's gained and explains why he's made it his life's work to raise awareness and improve treatment of the condition.
Apr 1, 2022 · 42 min
Ep25 Rachel Koutnik – recovering from body dysmorphic disorder
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.
Dec 17, 2021 · 43 min
Episode 24 - 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.

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