Second Helpings

Second Helpings

This podcast isn’t just for people who avoid carbs and drink charcoal. But if you miss the taste of midnight pizza and want to start living your best life, we’re so glad you’re here. Second Helpings is an honest conversation about eating disorder recovery with a healthy dose of dark humour. Because what’s funnier than spending years of life measuring out your cereal? (Don’t answer that.) One of your hosts is a clinical psychologist. The other used to avoid going on dates because she thought they were a waste of calories. Together, they’re tackling the most pressing social issues: wellness trends, “manifestation”, and why #girldinner gets such a bad rep. In their real and unscripted conversations, they go deep into the process of recovery and speak to guests who bring new perspectives to issues like body image, addiction, careers and modern dating. Listen to new episodes of Second Helpings every week and sign up for our Patreon to hear bonus Q&A episodes on what recovery is really like. Maria Wiik is a model, actress and clinical psychologist from Norway. Alice Florence Orr is a writer, podcast critic and former charcoal drinker. Follow us on Instagram

Episodes

April 26, 2025 58 mins
On today's special episode all about modern dating, Maria and Alice discuss how they knew that they had found "the one" and the perks of moving in together. Also on the menu: telling your date about your eating disorder, the worst parts of casual dating culture and how to tell when you should actually just block that person for your own sanity. Note: This episode was re-uploaded to fix an audio issue. TW: Eating disorders, d...
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TW: eating disorders, depression, near-death experiences. In her first solo Q&A episode, Alice fills in the gaps about her eating disorder from the beginning up to the present day. And if that wasn't depressing enough, she also answers questions about recovery setbacks and why she can't drink an iced matcha without cringing a little bit inside. Love this episode? Join our Patreon community to ask questions and share your opinion...
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March 29, 2025 52 mins
In this episode, Alice and Maria discuss whether social media was the cause of their body image issues and how they consume it today. Is TikTok the source of all evil? Does Alice still watch triggering content? As always, there will be discussions of eating disorders and other mature content. Love this episode? Join our Patreon community to ask questions and share your opinions. patreon.com/SecondHelpings @mikwiik is an actress ...
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March 29, 2025 46 mins
*This episode has been re-uploaded with better audio* After a nasty depressive episode, Alice is functional and joined by Maria to discuss a topic that they've been dying to bring up: wellness trends. From reformer pilates and standing desks to juice cleanses and parasite detoxes, they've tried them all. But are wellness fads really masking a deeper problem, and do they encourage disordered eating? Love this episode? Join our ...
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October 15, 2024 32 mins
Send us a text This episode of Second Helpings is a throwback conversation between Alice and Maria about shame, friendship and Alice’s eating disorder – and why she might be a little bit envious of John Mulaney’s intervention. If you’re struggling with any of the issues raised in this episode, it can get better. We’ve listed some useful resources below. BEAT (UK) NEDA (USA) Maria Wiik @mikwiik is an actress and clinical psychologis...
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October 1, 2024 18 mins
Send us a text We were supposed to launch Second Helpings over a year ago. But then Alice relapsed. In this episode, Alice explains why she decided to start the show anyway – and what listeners can expect from a podcast all about eating disorder recovery. If you’re struggling with any of the issues raised in this episode, it can get better. We’ve listed some useful resources below. BEAT (UK) NEDA (USA) Maria Wiik @mikwiik is an act...
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Send us a text Second Helpings launches on 10/1. This podcast isn’t just for people who avoid carbs and drink charcoal – but if you miss the taste of midnight pizza and want to start living your best life, we’re so glad you’re here.  Second Helpings is an honest conversation about eating disorder recovery with a healthy dose of dark humour. Because what’s funnier than spending years of life measuring out your cereal? One of your ho...
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