Is the Church doing enough to support those with eating disorders?
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There are lots of unhelpful stereotypes and misunderstandings around eating disorders, particularly within Church culture - so how do we combat these? How can we love and genuinely support those struggling with an ED like Jesus would?
Hope Virgo and Carolina Mountford have both recovered from eating disorders and are now both active in campaigning about ED awareness and better support.
They sat with Max and Lydia to chat about the latest phase in the #dumpthescales campaign.
Released on 21 Apr 2026
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