The BDD Foundation - The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

26/11/2025

🎙️ Episode 35 of Beating BDD is now live!⁠
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This month, we sat down with the incredible Kim, whose activism and awareness work has made a huge impact within the BDD community. ⁠
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In this conversation, Kim opens up about her experience of motherhood while living with BDD, as well as her journey with cosmetic surgeries and treatments, and the influence of early life experiences in relation to her BDD.⁠
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Kim’s honesty, warmth, and resilience shine through as she shares both the challenges and the hope she’s found along the way. We know her brave sharing will bring comfort, connection, and encouragement to anyone navigating their own BDD journey. Thank you, Kim.⁠
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🎧 Available on our website and all usual podcast platforms⁠
https://bddfoundation.org/beating-bdd-podcast-35-kim-booker/

25/11/2025

1 week to go until the Big Give Christmas challenge!

Who's ready to double their donation? 🎄

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006QCTWYA4

24/11/2025

👋 We’re delighted to welcome three new trustees to the BDD Foundation Board!

Each brings a wealth of experience, passion, and commitment to our mission of raising awareness, supporting those affected by BDD, and driving positive change.

Click through their bio’s to meet them and learn more about their backgrounds, expertise, and what inspired them to join the Foundation.

24/11/2025

Join us this evening - https://bddfoundation.org/webinar-mirror-retraining/

Join us for an engaging, practical and highly requested session with Dr Rob Willson, cognitive behavioural therapist and Chair of the BDD Foundation, as he explores mirror retraining in the treatment of BDD.

We'll be covering:
➡️ How individuals with BDD can start changing their relationship with the mirror
➡️ Understanding functional mirror usage
➡️ The theory behind mirror retraining within CBT
➡️ How mirror behaviours maintain and fuel BDD symptoms
➡️ Guidance on practical steps on practicing mirror retraining

Register your place here: https://bddfoundation.org/webinar-mirror-retraining/

📅 24th November: 7-8pm GMT

22/11/2025

Have you read Marie’s recovery story yet? It’s full of connection, hope, and understanding 💙

Head over to our website to read her full journey

https://bddfoundation.org/maries-recovery-story/

21/11/2025

Last but definitely not least… meet Danny! The final member of our 2026 London Marathon team.

Danny knows first hand the impact of severe BDD, which at its worst left him housebound and close to losing his life. Thanks to the support of the BDD Foundation and expert clinicians, he was able to recover, transform his life, and pursue his ambitions.

Now, Danny is channelling that resilience into running the London Marathon - giving back and supporting others affected by BDD. We are so grateful for his support.

Show Danny your support 💙
https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/danny-bowman

Danny Bowman

20/11/2025

Meet Ulrike - one of our amazing London Marathon 2026 runners.

Ulrike is a professor of clinical psychology from Münster University, specialising in BDD. Her research focuses on understanding daily experiences of those affected and improving treatment, turning her lifelong passion into real-world impact.

Running has always been personal for Ulrike, and this year is especially meaningful as her first marathon as part of Team BDDF. ⁠

We’re so proud to have Ulrike running with us. Swipe to read her story.

Show Ulrike your support 💙
https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/ulrike-buhlmann

19/11/2025

Meet Dom – another of our incredible London Marathon 2026 team.

Dom is running in honour and memory of his sister, Charlotte, making this his fifth marathon but the most meaningful by far. He and Charlotte had dreamed of running London together for over a decade, and now he’ll carry her memory with him every step of the way.

We’re so grateful to Dom for taking on this deeply personal challenge in support of the BDD Foundation. We are with you every step of the way 🙏

Swipe to read Dom’s story and show Dom your support 💙
https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/dom-robinson

18/11/2025

Meet Charlie - one of our amazing London Marathon 2026 runners!

Charlie lives with BDD herself, and knows just how painful, isolating, and misunderstood the condition can be. The BDD Foundation played a crucial role in her recovery, giving her clarity, guidance, and a community when she needed it most. We are so grateful that she’s now taking on 26.2 miles to support us and give back - swipe to check out her story and motives for running.

THANK YOU Charlie for your commitment to this incredible challenge. You’ve got this! 🙌

Show Charlie your support 💙 https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/charlotte-walker

17/11/2025

📣 We’re hiring!

We’re looking for someone to cover a team member for a 3-month period (April–July 2026). If you have the relevant skills, are passionate about what we do and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

More info is available on our website, applications via CharityJob. Apply by 3rd December 2025.

Please contact gem@bddfoundation.org if you’d like to arrange an informal chat about either/both of the roles.⁠

https://bddfoundation.org/were-hiring-project-manager/
https://bddfoundation.org/were-hiring-administrator/

Open to UK based applicants.

15/11/2025

Cosmetic procedures are often promoted as a quick route to confidence, but for people experiencing BDD or body image distress, they can sometimes worsen the insecurities they aim to fix.

Join us for this highly requested webinar, where clinical psychologist and researcher, Dr Toni Pikoos will explore the complex relationship between cosmetic procedures, beauty treatments and BDD. Drawing on clinical experience and current research, Toni will unpack why cosmetic interventions can feel so compelling, what happens when expectations aren’t met, and how practitioners and individuals can make safer, more informed choices.

Register via: https://bddfoundation.org/webinar-bdd-and-cosmetic-treatments/

📅 8th December: 7-8pm GMT

Please note, as Dr Pikoos is based in Australia, due to time differences this will be a pre-recorded session.