Bryony Gordon – will a former life of drink and drugs have impacted on her biological age?

About this episode

<p>For anyone struggling with addiction, this is an inspiring and life affirming listen.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; She’s 8 years sober and that’s really when life began in technicolour for her.&nbsp;&nbsp; But will she have done enough to reverse the damage done by addiction?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Dr Nichola Conlon explains the science behind Bryony’s result and how typically alcohol and cocaine can impact on the body.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;This episode references suicide which some listeners may find distressing. The Samaritans helpline is open every day 24/7&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan">https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Further support can be found here&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.hubofhope.co.uk">www.hubofhope.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Lead producer– Henrietta Harrison</p><p>Social media - &nbsp;&nbsp;Cassidy&nbsp;Rebelo </p><p>Video Producer – Elena Cotton</p><p>Video Producer– David May</p><p>Artwork – Ben Watkins&nbsp;</p><p>Video Editor - &nbsp;Paul Collins-Reddin&nbsp;</p><p>Head of Video – Edie Jefferys</p><p>Sound Designer – Dominic Delargy</p><p>Executive Producer – Mick Coyle</p><p>Chief CreatIve Officer –&nbsp;Lucie&nbsp;Cave</p>