S1 Ep3: Finding Our Way with Bonita Norris – Everest, ethics and disordered eating

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In this one we head to the high mountains to discuss the Death Zone, climbing – and falling – on Everest, attempting K2, inspiring non-climbers, and the pressure and dangers of dropping weight to climb harder. Bonita Norris has summited three of the world's 8000m peaks and retains the record as the youngest British woman to climb both Everest and reach the North Pole. She's also written candidly about suffering from bulimia as a teenager.

In this episode of Finding Our Way Bonita talks about eating disorders, eating habits and body image amongst climbers. She also describes falling and getting injured on Everest.

Show notes and full transcript available at https://www.thebmc.co.uk/finding-our-way-podcast-bonita-norris

Follow Bonita on Instagram @BonitaNorris

http://www.bonita-norris.com

For further information or support in relation to issues raised in this episode, please visit:

• https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview/
• https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Finding Our Way is supported by Berghaus, and hosted by BMC walking ambassador Mary-Ann Ochota and expedition leader and equity champion Cress Allwood. Our editor is Chris Stone. The cover artwork was designed by Neil Arch.

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