What's My Age Again? Bryony Gordon – will a former life of drink and drugs have impacted on her biological age?
For anyone struggling with addiction, this is an inspiring and life affirming listen.
Katherine talks to the open and funny Bryony Gordon about how a former life of alcohol abuse, cocaine addiction and binge eating may have impacted on her biological age. She shares the seediest sides of that life and how she’s overcome her demons with running, a loving family and a positive outlook on food and her body. She’s 8 years sober and that’s really when life began in technicolour for her. But will she have done enough to reverse the damage done by addiction?
Bryony also has interesting insight on how she thinks eating disorder culture has changed and tells Katherine that she’s wholly at one with being size 18 and 14 stone.
Dr Nichola Conlon explains the science behind Bryony’s result and how typically alcohol and cocaine can impact on the body. If you do drink, she explains which alcohol has the least impact on biological age and the positive effects of vitamin D, Omega 3 and the right medication.
This episode references suicide which some listeners may find distressing. The Samaritans helpline is open every day 24/7
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Artwork – Ben Watkins
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Executive Producer – Mick Coyle
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