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Bodywhys Podcast · Sep 10, 2025 · 44 min

NMCS S2E17: Compulsive exercise and eating disorders

In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk about the role of exercise and compulsive exercise in eating disorders. How do we know if a person is exercising to an extreme and how can we support a person as they change their relationship with exercise. Notes Jenny's website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/ Jenny is running a session for those supporting a person with an eating disorder titled 'Compulsive exercise and eating disorders and return to healthy sport' on: Monday, October 13th, 2025 from 1.30pm to 4pm. Email: jenny@newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk to register your interest Bodywhys website: https://www.bodywhys.ie/ Resources mentioned in the podcast: CET : Compulsive exercise test REDS : relative energy deficit in sports SEES : safe exercise at every stage LEAP (CBT programme from Loughborough university) LEAP (finding areas of agreement – LEAP institute) Nottingham University – guidance for sports professionals, PE teachers, Personal Trainers, gym staff and others. Peace pathway – autism and compulsive exercise The Exercise Clinic : Specialist Eating Disorder & Compulsive Exercise Treatment

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In this episode, Jenny and Harriet talk about the role of exercise and compulsive exercise in eating disorders. How do we know if a person is exercising to an extreme and how can we support a person as they change their relationship with exercise.

Notes

  • Jenny's website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/
  • Jenny is running a session for those supporting a person with an eating disorder titled 'Compulsive exercise and eating disorders and return to healthy sport' on: Monday, October 13th, 2025 from 1.30pm to 4pm. Email: jenny@newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk to register your interest
  • Bodywhys website: https://www.bodywhys.ie/


Resources mentioned in the podcast:

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