All stories

To the girl I used to be - Leona's Story
This is my story to show you there is hope. You’re not alone.

She believed she could, so she did: My journey from patient to aspiring Occupational Therapist - Amber's story
Life became so consuming and unmanageable, losing control of reality, and I turned to exercise and eating as a coping mechanism.

It started as a control mechanism. I felt like my life was not in my control, and I couldn't deal with the unexpected.

Co-production - Bryony's experience
Our expert by experience - Bryony - shares why she took part in co-production with the Scotland Lived Experience Panel and what

We caught up with Tom from the Eating Disorders Clinical Research Network about how they worked with us on co-production for the

Co-production - Elena's experience
Our expert by experience - Elena - shares why she took part in co-production for the Empowering Recovery research project and wh

Co-production - Esther's experience
Expert by experience Esther shares her experience on the Empowering Recovery project and what co-production means for her.

Empowering recovery
We caught up with EDIFY Research Assistant Tamsin about why co-production is important in the work that they do.

Running with Hope - Timon's London Marathon 2025
Running the 2025 London Marathon for Beat has given me a completely new way to look at my running.

In 2017, Megan Davison (27) died by suicide following a battle with T1DE. Her parents, Lesley and Neal, share her story.

Recovery isn’t just about restoring weight—it’s about rediscovering who I am without this disorder, disguised as my best friend.

Your Voice, Your Strength - Your Experiences of Pregnancy or Postpartum and Eating Disorders
Giving you the opportunity to share your experiences of eating disorders and pregnancy or postpartum.