UK Health Radio Podcast
UK Health Radio Podcast
79: The Relaxback UK Show with Mike Dilke - Episode 79
79: The Relaxback UK Show with Mike Dilke - Episode 79
79: The Relaxback UK Show with Mike Dilke - Episode 79
Tuesday 9th July 2024
Safi Abdi shares her journey from a Somali refugee camp to helping others with food addiction and eating disorders.
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Get the buttons here!From Refugee to Food Specialist: Safi Abdi's Journey
Episode Overview
- Safi Abdi shares her journey from Somalia to the UK.
- Discusses the impact of refugee life on her relationship with food.
- Explains the psychological triggers behind binge eating and food addiction.
- Details her experience with bariatric surgery and its aftermath.
- Provides advice on compassionate support systems for eating disorder recovery.
Food was my best friend. It would give me a warm cuddle, you know.
In this episode of The Relaxback UK Show, Mike Dilke sits down with Safi Abdi, who shares her incredible journey from a refugee camp in Somalia to becoming a specialist in helping people with complex relationships with food. Safi's story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring as she recounts the challenges she faced during the civil war in Somalia and how those experiences shaped her relationship with food.
From surviving on minimal rations in refugee camps to struggling with the abundance of food in the UK, Safi's life has been a rollercoaster of emotional and physical battles. Her candid discussion about her battle with binge eating and the drastic step of undergoing bariatric surgery offers deep insights into the psychological aspects of eating disorders. Safi's unique perspective, informed by her own experiences and professional expertise, provides valuable advice for those dealing with similar issues.
She emphasises the importance of understanding the psychological triggers behind eating disorders and the need for compassionate and comprehensive support systems. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the complexities of food addiction and recovery, offering both practical advice and a heartfelt narrative that will resonate with many.