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Overcoming Adversity: A Journey from Depression to Outdoor Cooking Mastery with the Fell Foodie

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Harrison Ward is better known as Fell Foodie.

He’s an inspirational speaker, outdoorsman and cook who loves to recreate restaurant-style meals on minimal equipment (usually a camp stove) in remote locations.

He has a vast following across various social media platforms and has featured regularly in the media including Channel 5 and BBC. He regularly delivers talks about his personal battle with depression, suicidal thoughts and alcohol highlighting a journey from an overweight, alcoholic, smoker to the fit, mountain-loving foodie he is today.

This is what Dame Mary Berry DBE said about him - "Great, classy food".

We talked about:

• His journey and his catalyst for change
• What he needed in order to support the change
• What challenges he encountered
• What habits he developed
• What sustained his change
• And tips for someone wanting to get healthier and fitter

His debut book is Cook Out: Fell Foodie’s Guide to Over 80 Gourmet Recipes to Cook in the Great Outdoors.