Happiful’s May cover star, body positivity and eating disorder recovery advocate Megan Crabbe kicks off Season Two of I am. I have, our mental health podcast
Megan Crabbe joined I am. I have to speak about her huge love of dogs, the amazing bond she has with older sister Gemma, a very special Little Mix film shoot, body positivity and her history with eating disorders and anxiety.
Starting off with her beloved canine chums, Megan told us “I am a dog Mum” sharing that she believes dogs can often be more loving and understanding than humans. She praises the unconditional love of dogs and in particular her own, Topsy and Bella, a cairn terrier “who is feisty as hell” and a cocker spaniel, who she says are “so intuitive”, supporting her in times of anxiety.
"They have been such a huge help for me when I am feeling particularly anxious," she says. “They save me regularly.”
Megan then shares her deep love and special bond with older sister, Gemma. Megan is a caregiver for Gemma, who lives with cereberal palsy. Megan praises Gemma for her confidence and speaks of their mutual love of creating social media content together. This includes a very special moment following a surprise Little Mix film shoot...
Megan's third 'I am' centres on her role as a body postivity advocate, how she came across body positivity around five years ago and her ongoing dedication to spreading the word about how we can view and think about ourselves with love and acceptance.
As the podcast draws to an end, Megan shares her 'I have' - speaking about eating disorders and anxiety. Megan notes that she is free from disordered eating and the journey with anxiety is ongoing, something she addresses in regular counselling sessions.
And Megan's words to her teenage self? You'll have to listen to find out.
You can listen to Megan’s episode of I am. I have now, as well as Season One interviews with Emily Dean, Munroe Bergdorf, Martin Robinson, Ben Bidwell, Jo Love, Estee Lalonde, Laura Pradelska and others.
You can also read an extract from Megan's Happiful cover interview and subscribe online.
Megan’s book Body Positive Power: How to stop dieting, make peace with your body and live is available now.