Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Team GB powerlifter Sophia Ellis shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming trauma and disordered eating to becoming a symbol of strength and resilience. Sophia opens up about the role of powerlifting in her physical and emotional recovery and how adopting a vegan lifestyle transformed her approach to strength and holistic health.

If you or someone you know is struggling with similar challenges, help is available.

Eating Disorder Support Resources
Beat Eating Disorders (UK)
beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 801 0677

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA - US)
nationaleatingdisorders.org
Helpline: 1-800-931-2237

Trauma and Mental Health Support
Mind (UK)
mind.org.uk
Helpline: 0300 123 3393

Samaritans (UK and Global)
samaritans.org
Helpline: 116 123 (UK)

RAINN (US)
Website: rainn.org

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