Episode 43: The Weight of Healing: The journey from Anorexia to Mental Health Advocacy

Send a text I am Aylin Webb, psychologist, CBT & EMDR therapist, and resilience coach. If the podcast conversations resonate with you, check out my book Perfectly Imperfect here: In this powerful episode, I sit down with Holly, a remarkable professional who transforms her harrowing journey through anorexia into a mission of mental health advocacy. From battling a life-threatening eating disorder as a teenager to now leading digital mental health technology regulation, Holly shares an intimate and inspiring story of survival, resilience, and purpose. Holly Coole is Senior Manager for Digital Mental Health at the MHRA and lead for the Wellcome-funded project to explore the clinical evaluation and regulation of digital mental health technologies. She has also worked for NHS Supply Chain as the Patient Safety and Innovation Manager. Holly has a background in psychiatric nursing, previously working for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Community Psychiatric Nurse for several years along with experience in a number of mental healthcare services such as inpatient forensic, older adults and child and adolescent mental health. Holly has also undertaken training in cognitive behavioural therapy and brings her own insights to lived experience of mental health. Holly sincerely discusses her struggles with perfectionism, her cyclical recovery, and how she's turned her most challenging experiences into a force for positive change. This episode offers a raw, honest look at mental health, breaking stigmas, and finding hope when all seems lost. You will be moved by Holly's courage and insights into self-compassion, personal growth, and the importance of supporting those battling mental health challenges. If you've ever felt trapped by your own expectations, this episode will set you free. Watch it on YouTube: Don't forget to "Like and

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Episode 43: The Weight of Healing: The journey from Anorexia to Mental Health Advocacy is an episode from I am a perfectionist, get me out of here! Deep Dive Podcast by Aylin Webb.

This episode is 47:49 long.

This episode was published on Oct 23, 2025.

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