Edgar Kirby on Family Trauma, Food Noise & Finding Peace

“We all want somebody who sees us and loves us.” Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of alcoholism and eating disorders This week’s episode is such a beautiful reminder that sometimes the people who bring the most joy into the world have had to fight very hard to find it themselves. I’m joined by Edgar Kirby, and from the moment we sat down, I knew this conversation was going to stay with me. Edgar opens up about growing up with parents who struggled with alcoholism, and being raised by his older sister from the age of four. We talk about dance, creativity, food, binge eating disorder, body image, and the pressure so many people feel to constantly “keep going.” Edgar also shares how losing his dance studio during Covid unexpectedly became the beginning of a completely new chapter - one that led him into coaching, social media, and helping thousands of people change their relationship with food and themselves. What I loved most about this conversation is Edgar’s honesty. He speaks with so much warmth, emotional intelligence, and compassion - not just for others, but finally for himself too. ✨ In this episode: Being raised by his older sister from age four Hyper independence and feeling “different” growing up Finding confidence through dance Building his own dance school Covid, losing his studio & starting over Gaining over 8 stone and struggling with binge eating disorder Food noise, emotional eating & body image Why weight struggles are never “just about food” Social media, coaching & helping others heal Building a career rooted in purpose and helping people Burnout, balance & learning to slow down Why success means nothing without peace You can find Edgar here: https://www.instagram.com/edgar_kirby... | https://www.tiktok.com/@edgarkirby?la... | https://eddie-o-connor-s-school.teach... | https://www.amazon.ie/Edgars-Real-Rec... ____ 🕒 YouTube Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:18 – Being raised by his older sister after parental alcoholism 05:00 – Finding confidence through dance 10:00 – Missing his parents & feeling different growing up 14:00 – Hyper independence & protecting himself emotionally 17:00 – Building his own dance studio in Waterford 20:30 – Covid, losing the studio & starting over 23:30 – Binge eating disorder, food noise & weight gain 28:00 – Coaching, healing & helping others 35:00 – Success, balance & creating a peaceful life ____ BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today. Join the BeBelle Community: https://www.bebelle.ie/ | / bebelle_podcast | https://www.instagram.com/sian_horn?i... | ‪@sianhorn228‬ ____ This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin. Discover more at http://skinformulas.ie