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Alice Leverton - Surviving Anorexia Nervosa
What role does mental health play in the health industry? Photographer Fanny Beckman explores our obsession with the "perfect body" through conversations with special guests.
Fanny Beckman
Published 04 February 2020
Women Of My Generation / W!ZARD Studios / Image Credit: Nils Levin

What role does mental health play in the health industry?

As a response to diet culture, in 2019 Fanny Beckman created the photo series "Women of My Generation". By portraying women who felt unrepresentated in mainstream media, wearing only underwear, she challenges the modern beauty standards. But, what started as a photo series has uncovered conversations which are just as important.

Every week, Fanny invites a special guest to share their story. This podcast covers everything from fashion to mental health issues, activism to family relationships - and most of all: body image.

EPISODE 5: ALICE LEVERTON

Trigger Warning: Descriptive language surrounding anorexia and mental health, and losing family members. To learn more about eating disorders, please visit: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk.

After losing her mum, Alice Leverton developed anorexia nervosa as a coping mechanism. Hear her talk about grief, mental health issues and what healthy tools she uses today to deal with her trauma.

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