In this week’s guest episode, I speak with Deirdre Reddan from Supported Families.
Deirdre Reddan is an Eating Disorder Coach and Parent Coach. She works with both parents and individuals and jointly runs online group programmes for parents affected by eating disorders (
She is also an associate instructor with Youth Mental Health First Aid Ireland.
Deirdre is passionate on the topic of disordered eating and eating disorders, and the importance of educating and raising awareness around this complex and often misunderstood area.
She is also passionate about supporting parents, who are often the untapped superpower when a person is unwell. She has delivered numerous workshops and webinars to both sporting and large commercial organisations, and to healthcare professionals.
What Supported Families bring to the families (parents, siblings and partners) of people who are struggling and on the road to recovery from an eating disorder is invaluable.
In this conversation we speak of Deirdre’s lived experience as a parent of a child with an eating disorder and also what support you as a loved one can give if you are close to someone living with an eating disorder.
This episode will be beneficial for anyone who is a parent, friend or partner of someone on their recovery journey. Because it can be a bewildering and often lonely journey, not only for the person who struggles but also for those around them. We discuss early warning signs, where to turn to if you are concerned that something isn’t right and much more.
Join their free video series for families (or anyone) supporting someone with an ED here
You can find Deirdre (and Zuzanna’s) work here
And follow on Instagram: @supported_families
Other resources mentioned:
Book - Skills-based Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder: The New Maudsley Method
Bodywhys - The National Eating Disorder Association in Ireland
Article on the importance of aiming higher for weight restoration
In other news I wanted to let you know of a free workshop that is happening next week, where I am joining my friend to talk about ways we can support ourselves during the holiday season.
This workshop is for anyone who would like some support, ideas and just talk with other likeminded people around the challenges that comes up with diet talk (and more) especially during this time of the year.
It is live on Thursday 30th of Nov at 6pm Irish / UK time and 12noon CST, 11am EST.
Register your attendance here.
Wishing you a restful weekend and I hope to see you next Thursday :)
With blessings,
Linn
SE2 - Episode 2: The importance of family support in ED recovery - with Deirdre Reddan