Understanding Body Matters Podcast

On this week's episode, I am super excited to be introducing you to this week's special guest Founding Director of the registered charity, the international Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders also known as (CoRe-ED) as well as Professor and Senior Clinical Psychologist at Monash University, Professor Gemma Sharp. She established in 2018 and has the Body Image and Eating Disorders Research Program and is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership 2 Investigator Fellow. She also leads her own private psychology practice and is a nationally credentialed eating disorder clinician. Gemma currently serves on the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) Right Care Place Advisory Group and serves on a number of different groups within NEDC and beyond.Gemma's research has received extensive recognition and coverage in the media such as she was named as one of ABC Radio National's Top 5 under 40 Scientists in 2017 and was also invited to deliver a TED talk in Brisbane in 2017. Gemma's research career in both Medical Science and Mental Health has seen her both study and work in Australia, Japan and the UK.On today's episode we will be speaking about eating disorders or body image images among older adults. Breaking down some of the misconceptions or stigma surrounding older adults and eating disorders. Discussing some of the research, discriminations and societal influences impacting people of all ages or genders. So let's get into it!Podcast Summary: 1.    Life transitions, body changes, hormonal changes body image 2.    Media representations of men and women across the ages3.    Appearance ideals are costing women4.    Pregnancy, Puberty and Perimenopause 5.    Research in the field Links to Professor Gemma Sharp from the episode:  Monash University Profile: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/gemma-sharpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-sharp-6a29392a9/X account: https://x.com/gemmasharp11Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders: https://core-ed.com.au/ Menopause and Eating Disorders Resource: https://learn.eatingdisorders.org.au/courses/menopause-and-eating-disorders Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersauButterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this week's guest, Dietitian, Hypnotherapist, Founder of Oh Well Co and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, Nadia Maxwell. Nadia is an Accredited- Practicing Dietitian (APD) and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor who obtained her Master of Dietetics at Deakin University, in Melbourne. Nadia Founded Nadia Maxwell Nutrition which provides support for an array of concerns with a special interest in women health such as in PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhoea, endometriosis, hormonal health, reproductive health and menopause. Nadia also is passionate about supporting people with eating disorders, body image, digestive health and supports a non- diet approach as well as a Health at Every Size approach (HAES).On today's episode Nadia shares her own story with restrictive eating, gut health, hypothalamic amenorrhea, the pelvic floor, her relationship with her body and overexercising. Nadia also shares some of the amazing work she has been doing in the hypnotherapy space as a way to help people better manage their health symptoms.  Podcast Summary: 1.     The issues with having a morality around food2.     Gut symptoms and restrictive eating 3.     Stress and gut health 4.     Managing chronic symptoms 5.     The mind body connection6.     Hypnotherapy Website: ohwellco.com.auInstagram: @nadiamaxwellnutritionEmail: hello@wellco.com.auLinks from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersauButterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to introduce you to this week's guest, counsellor from the Butterfly Foundation, Petria Nagel. Tria was trained at Headspace a well known youth organisation in her undergraduate degree before she obtained a  graduate role as a  helpline counsellor at the Butterfly Foundation. Tria now works at the butterfly foundation where she has been for nearly two years and is currently completing a Masters degree in Counselling at the University of New England. For anyone that hasn't heard of the Butterfly Foundation it is Australia's national leading eating disorder service which offers free support for people for eating disorders and body image concerns. Butterfly is a national charity that offers a range of services for people with lived experience of eating disorders, families, friends, and communities. On today's episode we will be speaking about the Butterfly Foundation helpline, Butterfly's services and some of the presentations that are coming through the national helpline. So please welcome our next special guest Tria!Podcast Summary: 1.    Access to trained eating disorder professionals 2.    The stages of change model 3.    Body dissatisfaction statistics and young people4.    Boys and men with help seeking5.    Taking small steps towards recovery6.    Every person is worthy or deserving of support  The Butterfly foundation Website: butterfly.org.auInstagram: @thebutterflyfoundationPodcast: Butterfly: Lets TalkButterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email Headspace website: headspace.org.auLinks from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to TEDx speaker, author, Executive Director, owner and Founder of Wasatch Family Therapy, Dr Julie Hanks. Dr. Hanks holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah and a PhD from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She was an Assistant Professor of Social Work and Adjunct Lecturer at Utah Valley University in the Behavioural Science Department. She was also an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Southern California in the Virtual Academic Center Master of Social Work Program in the greater Los Angeles area. She currently runs the Wasatch Family Therapy, LLC, is a thriving outpatient therapy clinic in Utah in Salt Lake County, Davis Country and Utah Country. She has authored two books The Burnout Cure and The Assertiveness Guide for Women. Dr. Hanks has appeared across the media on television, on radio, podcasts and news articles. Her research interests include gender roles, women, social work education, mental health, boundaries, assertiveness, family life and couples. Hanks earned her PhD in marriage and family therapy with an emphasis in creative systemic studies. Her dissertation topic on supporting creative productivity in mothers. Hanks is a content creator, Psychotherapist, private practice consultant, relationship expert and is a singer songwriter. She is also the host of Ask Dr. Julie Hanks podcast and was a blog writer at PsychCentral.com On today's episode Julie will be speaking about assertiveness, boundaries and communicating your needs more effectively within relationships. Discussing the different attachment styles and how they may impact the expression of thoughts, needs, wants and feelings. She shares how people can be assertive without being passive or aggressive. Through using clear, respectful communication which can lead to stronger relationships, better conflict resolution, improved self- esteem, protection from boundary crossing, reduced stress and anxiety and the ability to meet your needs effectively. So, to talk more about understanding our attachment styles and how to communicate more effectively is Dr Julie Hanks!  Podcast Summary: 1. Check in with what you are thinking, wanting and needing 2. 5 skills of assertiveness:  self-reflection, self-awareness, self- soothing, self-expression, self-expansion 3. Attachment styles and the difficulties with communicating needs 4. How to communicate difficult things and set boundaries in an effective way5. Being able to differentiate thoughts and feelings 6. Self- compassion with communicating vulnerabilities, feelings and needsLinks to Dr Julie Hanks @drjuliehanks@wasatchfamilytherapyPodcast: Ask Dr. Julie HanksWasatch Family Therapy: wasatchfamilytherapy.com Links to Dr Hanks books: drjuliehanks.com Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersauButterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am excited to be introducing you to our next special guest CEO of Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV), Belinda Caldwell. Belinda has extensive experience in both eating disorders and in the broader health sectors such as in health policy and program management. She has completed a Masters in Public Health and has been a renowned CEO at the Australian Practice Nurses Association where she had been a CEO for seven years. However, it was after Belinda had been personally deeply influenced by her daughter's diagnosis with Anorexia Nervosa that she professionally began to pursue roles in the eating disorder space. Most recently, Belinda is known for her senior role at the Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED) as a Carer Consultant and Project Manager where she played a crucial role in the development of resources for carers of loved ones battling eating disorders. Belinda has not only worked to expand organisations in the state of Victoria but she has also worked for national organisations such as Eating Disorders Families Australia where she is currently a Founding board member and Vice- Chair. Belinda has also served as a Vice- Chair of the international nonprofit, Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorder (FEAST) up until her departure in 2019. However, it is Eating Disorders Victoria that she has created significant expansion of the organisational services since she joined the organisation in 2019. EDV is the largest community- based organisation in Victoria, funded by the government to provide support services for those affected by eating disorders. EDV offers services for Telehealth counselling services, telehealth nursing, Dietetic services, Carer Coaching, Carer Courses, A Peer Mentoring Program, workshops, group programs and a podcast called ‘Candid Conversations'. On today's episode Belinda shares her heartfelt story after her daughter Lucy was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa. Sharing how her and her family were deeply affected by her daughter's diagnosis and what resources they could draw on in order to maintain hope. Belinda also shares some of her experience and expertise gained working in the eating disorder space supporting families and loved ones of those affected by eating disorders. So please welcome Belinda!Podcast Summary: 1.     The experience of a parent of a child going through recovery from Anorexia Nervosa2.     Family Based Therapy 3.     Online communities for carers4.     The difficulties with transitioning into independence after treatment 5.     COVID- 19 and the surge of eating disorders in Victoria & worldwide Eating Disorders Victoria Website: eatingdisorders.org.auLinks from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersauButterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to Founder and Medical Director of the Guadiani clinic, Dr Jennifer L. Guadiani. Jennifer L.Guadiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED, is Board certified in internal medicine after completing her undergraduate degree at Harvard medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr Guadiani served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Centre for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic in 2016. The Gaudiani Clinic offers specialised, trauma- informed outpatient medical care to individuals seeking support for eating disorders, undernourishment related to complex medical issues, and weight inclusive primary care. The Gaudiani Clinic is based in Colarado with a satellite location in North Carolina and is licenced to practice in almost every U.S state via telemedicine. The Gaudiani Clinic also offers international professional consultation and education. Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published int eh scientific literature as well as on blogs, is a Fellow Academy for Eating Disorders, and is a former member of the editorial board of the international Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Dr. Gaudiani is also the author of the book Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders which has been translated into multiple languages and is available on Amazon with a second addition to be published in the coming year!On today's episode we will be speaking about Dr. G's medical practice and how she came to write her book on people not feeling ‘sick enough' with presentations of eating disorders. So let's get into it!Podcast summary: 1. Malnutrition can occur in all different body sizes and shapes2. Medical and non-markers that arise from eating disorders3. The impact of the overrepresentation of Anorexia Nervosa on stigma and stereotyping of eating disorders4. Eating disorders are complicated and individual with similar characteristics 5. Supporting a loved one with an eating disorder Links to Dr Jennifer L. GuadianiWebsite: gaudianiclinic.comFacebook: Guadiani ClinicInstagram: @gaudianiclinicYoutube: Gaudiani ClinicLinks from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersauButterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this week's guest all the way from Massachusetts in U.S , Psychotherapist & Gestalt therapist Cindy Blank- Edelman. Cindy has been a licenced mental health professional working for over 20 years after she obtained her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from Lesley College in 1999. Since then, Cindy has completed 5 years of postgraduate training in Gestalt Therapy at the Gestalt Institute of New England. From the early 2000s, Cindy has worked as a counsellor in a women's domestic violence program, and has nearly 10 years' experience at Fenway Health, a community health centre in Boston that supports the LBTQIA + community. Cindy is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community herself and has a strong commitment to supporting the issues facing people who are queer, transgender or non- binary. Cindy now works in her own private practice where she has been working for over 10 years with clients. Having a particular interest in social justice, sex positivity, body image, eating disorders, trauma and feminism. Cindy uses a Health at Every Size Approach with clients and identifies as being in a lager body. Cindy is also neurodiversity- affirming and aims to help clients challenge internalised beliefs that make people feel disempowered. On this week's episode Cindy will be talking about negative body image, body acceptance and self-acceptance as a way to approach difficulties people face with their bodies. So. lets get into it!Podcast Summary: 1.     Body image is the way you think and feel about your body 2.     Its normal to have negative body image experiences 3.     Choosing to respond or not to respond to body comments 4.     The advantages of liking your body 5.     Body acceptance and self-acceptance Links to Cindy Facebook: Cindy Blank- Edelman, LMHCWebsite: blank-edelman.com Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersauButterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be bringing back one of our previous guests! One of Body Matters very own therapists and Psychologist at PsySolutions, Perri Carlson-Hawke. For anyone who hasn't met her yet, Perri is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor living in the beautiful countryside of Orange. Perri is originally from Queensland but moved to Orange when she completed her Honours in Psychology at Charles Sturt University. She then went on to study Coaching Psychology at the University of Sydney before obtaining her Masters of Clinical Psychology. She has been working in the field of psychology for over 10 years gaining varied experience working with clients. Perri's interest and expertise extends beyond traditional psychology. She practices using an eclectic approach informed by CBT, mindfulness, ACT and neuroscience. She is also trained in neuropsychological assessments, neuropsychology, nutritional psychiatry, coaching psychology, animal assisted therapies, prolonged Exposure Therapy, EMDR and metabolic health treatments.  Perri has worked with both individuals and groups where she has facilitated therapeutic interventions for people with mood and anxiety disorders. She also designed psychoeducational workshops for organisations such as BHP Billiton, David Jones, Life without Barriers, House with No Steps, McDonalds Australia and Transfield Services.  Perri predominantly works with adults in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders such as Anorexia & Atypical Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder. She has also worked extensively with clients living with generalised and social anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and PTSD. On this week's episode we will be going through the different eating disorders and their diagnosis as well as some popular terms used in the eating disorder space. To help people to become more aware of what the different eating disorders are as well as the signs and symptoms for them. So, let's get into it!    Podcast Summary:  1. The different eating disorders and their diagnosis  2. Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical Anorexia, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Avoidant Restrictive Food Disorder, Rumination Disorder, Pica 3. Non- DSM Eating Disorders such as Orthorexia Nervosa  4. Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders  5. Body Dysmorphic disorders overlapping with eating disorders  6. Eating Disorders vs Disordered Eating    Links to Perri:  Websites:  PsychSolutions health and wellbeing:  ⁠https://mtpsychsolutions.net.au/team/perri-carlson-hawke/⁠ Metabolic Mental Health: www.metabolicpsychology.com.au Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:  BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am pleased to be introducing you to this week's guest all the way from the United States, Psychotherapist and author Dr Sharon Martin. Dr Martin's clinical experience and training goes back to her training as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California where she completed her Master of Social Work at Boston College and Doctorate of Social Work at Simmons University. Dr Martin also went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Clark University in Worcester. Dr Martins has now been practicing for 25 years supporting people through family conflict, codependency, estrangement, perfectionism and anxiety. She is the author of four self- help books, including the CBT Workbook for Perfectionism and the Better Boundaries Workbook. She also writes the popular blog Conquering Codependency for Psychology Today and has been featured in various media outlets including PsychCentral, Web MD, Women's World and Highly Sensitive Refuge. Dr Martin hopes to help people process difficult childhood experiences, overcome feelings of unworthiness, learn to set healthy boundaries and live a more satisfying life!   On this week's episode we will be talking about self-sacrificing and codependency in relationships. For people who struggle to value their own needs in relationships. So please welcome our next special guest, Dr Martin!   Podcast Summary:  1.     Not stating your needs to avoid anxiety, fear, guilt or conflict  2.     Codependency is being overly focused on someone else's needs over your own 3.     Increasing moments of reciprocity and vulnerability  4.     Practicing asking for some of the things you need in a relationship 5.     Developing a strong sense of self   Website: livewellwithsharonmartin.com Instagram: @Dr_sharon_martin Youtube: Dr Sharon Martin

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this weeks guest Dr Toni Pikoos a clinical psychologist, researcher, Co- founder of ReadyMind and public speaker. Toni has a PhD in the intersection of cosmetic procedures, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), mental health and patient satisfaction. Toni is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Swinburne University and a practicing clinical psychologist in Melbourne, specialising in BDD and psychological evaluations for patients undergoing cosmetic surgery and non-surgical procedures. Toni is a proud recipient of the Iain Wallace research Medal for Most Outstanding Doctoral Student, awarded for her PhD. Published in reputable journals including Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, and the International Journal of Eating Disorders. Toni is a world known speaker and educator, being invited to speak at both national and international conferences presenting on BDD and the intersection of psychology and cosmetic procedures. Dr Pikoos has been involved in advocacy and consulting work to increase psychological safety in the cosmetic industry through her research and consulting with large companies such as Merz Aesthetics and Allergan Aesthetics, among others. She was also involved as a psychological consultant in the AHPRA review into patient safety in the Australian cosmetic industry. Through her social media profile, @thebddtherapist, Toni aims to increase public awareness around BDD and the psychological components to cosmetic procedures.  On this week's episode Toni will be speaking about cosmetic surgeries and fostering psychological safety through this process. Differentiating the differences between eating disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorder while also looking at their intersections in the presentations of people seeking cosmetic surgeries. As people in Australia and worldwide are increasing their use of cosmetic surgeries a non-surgical procedure, Toni advocates for more psychological supports for people throughout these processes. Toni is also committed to improving people's self- esteem, body image and people's relationships with their bodies regardless of people's use of cosmetic surgeries. So please welcome our next special guest, Toni!  Podcast Summary  1.     Body Dysmorphic Disorder vs eating disorders 2.     Editing photos, selfie culture, distorting images and BDD 3.     Cosmetic surgeries and body image dissatisfaction  4.     The psychological risks during and after the recovery from cosmetic surgeries  5.     Peer pressure, body based bullying and societal conditioning 6.     Struggling with Body acceptance    Links to Dr Toni Pikoos: Websites:  Readymind.com.au  Foundationpsychology.com.au Instagram: @thebddtherapist Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:  BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this week's guest, one of Body Matters very own therapists and Psychologist at PsySolutions, Perri Carlson-Hawke. Perri is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor living in the beautiful countryside of Orange. Perri is originally from Queensland but moved to Orange when she completed her Honours in Psychology at Charles Sturt University. She then went on to study Coaching Psychology at the University of Sydney before obtaining her Masters of Clinical Psychology. She has been working in the field of psychology for over 10 years gaining varied experience working with clients. Perri's interest and expertise extends beyond traditional psychology. She practices using an eclectic approach informed by CBT, mindfulness, ACT and neuroscience. She is also trained in neuropsychological assessments, neuropsychology, nutritional psychiatry, coaching psychology, animal assisted therapies, prolonged Exposure Therapy, EMDR and metabolic health treatments.  Perri has worked with both individuals and groups where she has facilitated therapeutic interventions for people with mood and anxiety disorders. She also designed psychoeducational workshops for organisations such as BHP Billiton, David Jones, Life without Barriers, House with No Steps, McDonalds Australia and Transfield Services.  Perri predominantly works with adults in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders such as Anorexia & Atypical Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder. She has also worked extensively with clients living with generalised and social anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and PTSD. On this week's episode we will be talking about anxiety and its correlations with eating disorders. Going through the different anxiety disorders and normal human psychological responses creating anxiety. So please welcome our next special guest, Perri! Podcast summary:  1.     Anxiety is a physiological response to thoughts of worry, uncertainty or unease 2.     The different anxiety disorders   3.     Food can be used as a maladaptive coping mechanism in response to anxiety 4.     Talking to someone else to get you out of your thought spirals  5.     Becoming aware of when you may be experiencing anxiety   Links to Perri:  Websites: PsychSolutions health and wellbeing:  https://mtpsychsolutions.net.au/team/perri-carlson-hawke/ Metabolic Mental Health: www.metabolicpsychology.com.au Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:  BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am happy to be introducing you to our next special guest, Lead Group Facilitator and Moderator at Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA), Sallie Egglestone. EDFA is a Non- for-Profit Organisation centred around the support for families, parents, siblings, partners, grandparents and friends who care for someone experiencing an eating disorder. Supporting those caring for people of all ages providing free carer support including free support groups. The groups include General Support Groups for any diagnose, Diagnosis specific groups such as for carers of ARFID, Severe and Enduring eating disorders (SEED), Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder as well as Carer- groups for siblings, Male carers, New Carers and Grandparents. Run by people with their own lived experience of caring for a loved one with an eating disorder. EDFA is the only national organisation solely for carers with aims to help connect families and carers into the right supports.  Sallie is the Lead Group Facilitator for the (ARFID) Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder groups after her daughter Isabella suffered from ARFID from the age of or nine for another six years. On this week's episode Sallie shares her story as a carer and ARFID Support Group Facilitator at EDFA to validate the experiences of carers with a loved one struggling with an eating disorder. As a worried mother herself, Sallie and her husband had their lives turned upside down in a way with their child's distress, anxiety and fear of food. It was after two painful years that Isabella was finally diagnosed with the correct eating disorder ARFID. Sallie hopes to make carers feel less alone, blame, helplessness, grief, anger, anxiety and self-doubt. Even if it's only taking 10 minutes to yourself to breathe! So please welcome our next special guest, Sallie.  Podcast Summary:  1. Self-care when caring for a loved one 2. Receiving the right diagnosis of ARFID 3. ARFID presentations 4. Support groups for the different eating disorders with EDFA 5. Reducing blame, guilt, shame, and emotional withdrawal 6.  Community, non- judgmental connection, hope & support   Links to Eating Disorders Families Australia  Facebook group: EDFA Eating Disorders Families Australia  Website: https://edfa.org.au Instagram: @edfaaustralia Links to the Practice: Located in Crows Nest, Sydney Website: https://www.theprac.com.au/ Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:  BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guests! Rebecca Cuskelly, a Clinical Psychologist, Co- Director & Founder of The Practice & Senior Dietitian from The Practice, Suchitra Kurana. Rebecca and Suchitra both have a passion for working with people with eating disorders and body image concerns.  A little bit more about Rebecca.. She is a board approved supervisor with a special interest in supporting people with anxiety, depression, Binge Eating Disorder, body image disturbance, obesity management and eating disorders. Rebecca began her career working in mental health services in rural NSW where she used John Kebat Zinn's research to establish and develop a Mindfulness for Depression group therapy program. Rebecca also helped found and run a community based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program in Sydney as well as worked on assessment and delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for those with mood disorders and anxiety. Rebecca worked at Northside clinic for 5 years where she delivered inpatient and outpatient treatment In the Eating Disorders Program, working with adults, adolescents and families. Rebecca also completed research at the Northside Clinic looking at individual factors influencing treatment outcomes in eating disorders. Simultaneously Rebecca worked in the Mood and Anxiety Unit to deliver short- term and client led treatment. For Suchitra! She is also a supervisor for Dietitians with a special interest in eating disorders, emotional eating, chronic dieting, body image concerns, vegetarian & vegan diets, general nutrition, women's health, food intolerances- IBS management and Chronic disease management. A little bit more about Suchitra.. She completed a Bachelor in Biomedical Science with MUIC, Thailand and a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics with the University of Sydney. She has been practicing in a variety of settings over the last 15 years of her career. She is passionate about helping clients break the cycle of dieting, through intuitive eating principles to find freedom and fulfillment with food. Suchitra is interested in supporting parents with adolescents with eating disorders within the home environment using Maudsley Family Therapy, where she was trained by leading clinicians at The Children's Hospital Westmead. Suchitra has been trained in RAVES Eating Model- Developing Positive Relationships with Food, Foundations for Trauma informed care for Dietitians, and Body image training- The Missing Piece of the Whole Body Healing. She practices using various mind and body connection techniques such as mindfulness- based practices and body image work.  On this week's episode Suchitra and Bec will be speaking about the role of holistic care when supporting someone with an eating disorder presentation. Discussing the importance of repport building not just with the client but within the multidisciplinary team. Stigma and barriers to care will be talked about in regards to a person's ability to seek help for an eating disorder and receive the adequate care they need. Looking at individual factors impacting people's lives and their ability to work towards eating disorder recovery. So let's get into it!    Podcast Summary  1.     Wellness is holistic  2.     Eating disorders impact multiple facets of people's lives 3.     Holistic needs and what is realistically achievable  4.     Not all professionals are trained in eating disorders 5.     An eating disorder is only one part of a person's life   Links to the Practice: Located in Crows Nest, Sydney Website: https://www.theprac.com.au/ Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:  BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am pleased to be introducing you to our next special guest who will be sharing his story and battle with an eating disorder, Alec. Alec White- Cheshire grew up in the United Kingdom and was raised by loving parents who only wanted the best for him. However, as a young child Alec began to show traits for ADHD, OCD and perfectionism. This is where Alec began placing a lot of pressure on himself as a young child to perform academically, in sports and clubs. Finding himself turning to food as a way to cope with these internal feelings where he was unfortunately hospitalised at the age of 11. This is where Alec was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa and would go on to struggle on and off with an eating disorder for 18 years. Over the years, Alec was hospitalised on numerous occasions missing out on key transitional periods for socialising and integrating into school. Alec also didn't completely address the difficulties he was experiencing pushing feelings of anxiety, eating disorder thoughts or perfectionism aside.  To support the lack of help seeking for boys and men around eating disorders Alec shares his story in hopes 1 person feels less alone. Sharing his story with Anorexia Nervosa in early life as well as his struggles with food, body, overexercising and diet culture into adulthood. At 28 Alec now has a supportive partner, lives in beautiful Western Australia and has built a really strong relationship with himself. Over time learning the importance of drawing on social supports, his therapist and self-care tools as a way to better manage in life. Alec now values being able to openly address struggles with anxiety, body image, exercise, food and mental health. Being able to have open- conversations with people and promoting the importance of speaking up. So, let's get into it! Podcast summary  1.     Self-Care to alleviate anxieties and overwhelm  2.     Neurodivergence and personality traits in children  3.     The impact of hospitalisations during important life transitions 4.     Throwing yourself into work and overexercising  5.     Parents supporting a child with an eating disorder  6.     Not pushing things down and seeking support as a man   Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:  BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Principal Dietitian and Director of the Simply Health Group, Kate Stoker. Kate founded Simply Nutrition Dietitians within the Simply health Group in 2011 and has now expanded the clinic from the Sunshine coast all around Queensland. The Simply Health Group not only includes Simple Nutrition Dietitian's but also Simply Engage Occupational Therapy to provide occupational therapist support services.  Kate has an array of experience working in both public and private settings such as in medical settings, nursing homes, in public health and corporate health. She is passionate about improving people's relationship with food, health and quality of life. Kate has a special interest in working with Bariatric Surgery patients, paediatrics, gastrointestinal disorders, in corporate health, with disordered eating and with binge eating disorder. Kate is also a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia and the Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand.  On this week's episode Kate will be speaking about people's current views on food and how we can start to think about food more as nourishing. For those who have experienced disordered eating, or an eating disorder, food might be something that is viewed as negative, with no value and something to be avoided. However, as we know with the support of a Dietitian that this is far from true. Food actually plays a tremendous role not only for our physical health but also in our social, emotional, spiritual and psychological health. This episode aims to help people take a different view on food and the role that it can play in our lives. Encouraging people to look at their values around food and the lives that they are wanting to live. So lets get into it! Podcast Summary  1.    The problem with seeing foods as just calories  2.    The confusing media around food and health 3.    Giving your body enough fuel to function  4.    The body needs a variety of foods to function properly 5.    Changing the way you think about the word nourishing  Links to Simply Health Nutrition:  Website: simplynutritiondietitians.com.au Facebook: Simply Health Group Instagram: @simply_health_group Linked in: Simply Nutrition Dietitians    Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:  BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Clinical Psychologist, Director of Bronwyn Lee Clinical Psychology and Senior Project Manager Bronwyn Lee. Bronwyn has worked in both public and private settings for over 10 years, working as a Senior Psychologist Clinician in organisations such as Headspace. In addition to her current role, she also works as a Senior Project Manager and Supervisor at the InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders at the University of Sydney (USYD).  Bronwyn's clinic is based in the beautiful Eastern Suburbs of Sydney in Woollahra. In her practice Bronwyn has a special interest in treating adolescent mental health, eating disorders, body image concerns, self- esteem, emotional regulation difficulties, depression, anxiety, low mood, anxiety, interpersonal issues, anxious rumination, ADHD, life transitions, stress and burnout. Bronwyn's interventions most commonly uses interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Maudsley's Family Based Therapy for Eating Disorder, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating disorders (CBT-e), Schema therapy and Interpersonal Therapy.  On this week's episode we will be speaking about the impact of eating disorders on interpersonal relationships. Looking at the role of healthy supportive relationships and how an eating disorder might impact this. We will also be using tools such as Schema Therapy to identify the core needs people have within relationships and how to best understand them. So let get into it! Podcast summary  1.     Healthy relationships  2.     An eating disorder can impact how you relate to people 3.     Core needs in relationships: secure attachment, autonomy, boundaries, freedom to express emotions & to have fun 4.     Being our own healthy adult & responding to difficult emotions  5.     The relationship with the eating disorder Links to Bronwyn &  Bronwyn Lee Clinical Psychology  Website & Clinic: https://bronwynlee.com.au Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:  BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Registered Psychologist Marina Mosa. Marina obtained her psychology qualifications through Murdoch University and has worked as a Family Law Counsellor, a Family and Domestic Violence Counsellor, a Children's Counsellor, a Relationship and Family Counsellor, and an Eating Disorder Clinician. Marina has worked for several years in non- for-profit organisations such as the Australian Red Cross working working with the impacts of trauma, domestic violence, and homelessness. She is also skilled in working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients providing therapy fluently in both English and Arabic. Marina uses evidence-based therapies such as Schema Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment, Therapy and Cognitive, Behaviour Therapy. Working with a range of mental health presentations such as Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorders, PTSD, Anger and Stress Management, Grief and Loss, Relationship and Family Issues, Gambling Addictions and Domestic Violence. Marina also runs her own independent practice and engages Clear Health Psychology to assist with Administration and other business services. On this week's episode we will be speaking about social comparisons, body comparisons, and eating disorders. Talking about the influence of the people in our social environment both positively and negatively when it comes to social comparisons. So let's get into it!      Podcast Summary:   1.  The unrealistic internalisation of social comparisons 2. The research links between social comparisons and eating disorders 3.  Looking at the positive social influences of other people vs the negative 4. Looking at social environments and social interventions 5. Unpacking individual beliefs, perceptions, strengths, challenges, and progress 6. Practicing gratitude for what we have and giving ourselves grace in moments of comparison   Links to Marina Mosa: Clear Health Psychology Website: https://clearhealthpsychology.com.au/psychologist/marina-mosa/ Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Director, Clinical Psychologist and Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist, Natasha Jivan. Tash is the Director of Collective Health Co, alongside Director Danielle Welch & Director Nicola Moine on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Tash has also been a Registered Nurse, a Clinical Nurse and an Eating Disorder Coordinator for Queensland Health. Working in both inpatient and outpatient settings before working in private practice where she has now been working for the past 10 years. Tash has been working in the eating disorder space for most of her career with a special interest in treating clients with eating disorders, body image concerns, and trauma. Tash is a Board Approved Supervisor and is trained in eye movement desensitisation reprocessing, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectic behavioural therapy, CBTe, SSCM as well as Maudsley family-based approach and attachment-based family therapy. Providing evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents, and adults with various presentations.   On this week's episode Tash will be exploring various aspects of Schema Therapy in relation to unmet needs, maladaptive schemas, and developmental needs from childhood. Exploring tools used in Schema Therapy such as Imagery rescripting and healthy modes of functioning such as the healthy adult or happy child. Supporting people to become more aware of the impact of childhood wounds, attachments, traumas, and unmet needs. Especially in relation to the treatment and support of people struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating. So please welcome our next special guest Tash!   Podcast Summary: 1. Schemas are beliefs that we develop in the context of unmet needs 2. Core early maladaptive schemas such as abandonment, rejection, emotional deprivation, defectiveness shame and more 3. Core developmental needs around safety, stability, support, emotional expression, limit setting, autonomy, fun and play 4. Expressing needs and emotions as a key need presenting with eating disorders 5. Self-sacrificing needs and self-punishment 6. Meeting the needs of the vulnerable child with the support of the healthy adult   Links to Tash and Collective Health Co: Website: https://collectivehc.com.au/ Instagram: @collectivehealthco Facebook: Collective Health Co Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest, Psychotherapist, Bariatric Specialist, Eating Disorder Clinician & Director of The Australian Centre for Eating Behaviours (ACFEB), Kyla Holley. Currently, Kyla works as part of two multidisciplinary surgical bariatric clinical teams in addition to working in private practice. Kyla also hosts her own podcast and is the author of ‘Change your Relationship with Food'. After training with the National Centre for Eating Disorders (UK) Kyla Founded the ACFEB in Australia and has developed a number of training courses in eating disorders for health professions in Australia and New Zealand. Where Kyla has partnered with Dr Eric Stice at The Oregon Research Institute to ensure that Australia and New Zealand had access to eating disorder and obesity prevention programs such as the Body Project and Project Health. She has also visited the Maudsley and Springfield University Hospitals in London to learn about patient treatment methods, and to learn the MANTRA method for treating adults with Anorexia Nervosa.   Kyla has extensive experience related to metabolic surgery where she is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS). In 2017, The Australian Centre for Eating Disorders received a Sunny award and in 2018 an award for Excellence in Social Enterprise. However, has now changed its name to the Australian Centre for Eating Behaviours. Kyla was also announced as runner up in the Coffs Coast Women of the Year Awards in 2018.   On this week's episode Kyla speaks about the role of clinicians in supporting patients with bariatric surgery. Going through pre-screenings, guidelines, and eligibility criteria for metabolic surgery. As an Eating Disorder clinician, Kyla discusses the eating concerns associated with patients undergoing bariatric surgery including maladaptive eating, disordered eating and changes to eating behaviours. Discussing eating disorders such as Binge- Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa as well as conditions such as Night Eating Syndrome. Emphasising the need for therapeutic support and eating disorder treatment alongside bariatric surgery. In contrast to this surgery Kyla also discusses the risks and concerns with bariatric surgery or current weight loss drugs. Working from a framework of a non- diet approach to treatment for those having bariatric surgery. So please, welcome our next special guest, Kyla!   Podcast summary:   1.     Therapeutic support for learning how to live with the bariatric surgery 2.     Body image concerns after surgery 3.     Maladaptive eating concerns for people post bariatric surgery 4.     New weight loss drugs, the risks, and concerns around it 5.     Pre surgery screenings and eligibility for bariatric surgery 6.     Disordered eating treatment pre and post bariatric surgery   Links to Kyla: The Australian Centre of Eating Behaviours: https://acfeb.com/about-acfed/kyla-holley/ Podcast: Change Your Relationship with Food Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyla-holley-066385a1/ Book: Change Your Relationship with Food Journal & Workbook: A powerful combination of anti-diet advice, body-positive exercises, and information from an experienced therapist Instagram: @aus_cent_for_eating_behaviour   Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am happy to be introducing you to our next special guest Yoga Therapist, Founder of Pippa Jackson Yoga and lived experience speaker, Pippa Jackson. Pippa struggled with food, body, her mental health, and self- acceptance from her young teenage years. At the height of her disordered eating was diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa for the next 14- years. It was here that Pippa battled extremely dark times being trapped in the endless cycle of binging and purging only leaving the house for food. However, It was during this time that Pippa found something she never knew she needed, she found yoga. Not only did Pippa find transformational healing for her mind, body and emotions, but Pippa began educating herself on the philosophy of yoga, started a mediation practice and eventually took her practice on a journey to India! It was here that Pippa went through a deeper healing journey staying in several ashrams, practicing yoga, sharing meals, attending philosophy classes, experiencing sound healing bowls and fire ceremonies. Knowing after these experiences in her heart and soul that she was meant to share the healing tools of yoga for people struggling. Leading her to complete her Yoga Teaching Training and training as a Yoga Therapist.   Pippa is a Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher who supports adults and children through yoga and Yoga Therapy. Pippa has been trained at the Byron Yoga Centre, the Yoga Therapy Institute Australia, Mental Health Australia, at INSIDEOUT, Institute for Eating Disorders and at Energy Yoga Training. Where she now supports people with emotional & physical burnout, mental health symptoms, stress, body acceptance & body awareness, eating disorders, substance misuse relief, life transitions, sleep difficulties, chronic fatigue, emotional release and reconnecting to the mind, body, and spirit.   Today on the 14th of August it is Global Yoga Therapy Day so we thought we would just let you know a little bit more about what Yoga Therapy is! Yoga Therapy provides personalised consultations and a personalised therapeutic program using the principles of yoga to support the client's holistic wellness through the transformational experiences of yoga. Tools that may be used in Yoga Therapy sessions include gentle asana (postures), pranayama (breath awareness and techniques), mudra (gestures), mantra (chanting), visualisations, relaxation, mediation, counselling, and guidance.   On this week's episode Pippa speaks about her journey from struggling with Bulimia Nervosa for 14 years to now trusting her body, her emotions, and cultivating a compassionate relationship with herself. We also discuss the role of Yoga therapy in the support of those with disordered eating or recovering from an eating disorder. So let's get into it! Podcast summary 1.   The secrecy and shame involved in binging 2.   The loss of control with Bulimia Nervosa 3.    Yoga's ability to release emotions and traumas held in the body 4.    Letting yourself feel your bodies emotions 5.    The transformational process of yoga therapy   Links to Pippa:   Pippa Jackson Yoga Website: www.pippajacksonyoga.com Instagram:  @pippa_jackson_yoga Email:pippa@pippajacksonyoga.com   Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Principle Psychologist of Noble Psychology and Play therapist, Paula Noble. Paula is a registered psychologist and play therapist, with over 30 years' experience working with children, adolescents, and parents. Paula's early career started as a teacher in primary schools working in both Australia and Singapore. She then became a registered psychologist, working as a School Psychologist at Schools such as Cranbrook and Shore in Sydney, providing individual therapy, group intervention, educational assessments, as well as supporting school systems. Paula is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society and College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists and is a certified Lifeline counsellor. A Board Approved Supervisor with AHPRA, Paula provides supervision for provisional and registered psychologists. Currently, Paula works in private practice at Noble Psychology in North Manly where she provides therapy services, psychological, educational, and psychometric assessments, along with diagnostic assessments for ADHD, ASD and Specific Learning Disorders. Working with children and adolescents implementing CBT skills, emotional regulation techniques, sand tray work, play therapy, and behaviour modification techniques. She is also trained in the Gottman Institute's Emotion Coaching for parents, providing emotion coaching techniques to assist parents with supporting their children. A psychologist, teacher, parent and grandparent, Paula has a wealth of experience working with children and young people. She is also an avid swimmer, for her physical and mental health, loving long-distance ocean swimming.  On this week's episode Paula will be speaking about her experiences and practice working with children, adolescence, and parents all over the world including in the U.S. Providing professional support including counselling support, parenting strategies, a range of psychometric assessments, diagnosis, and intervention. Highlighting that as a child psychologist, there is so much value in supporting children at young ages especially in overcoming early challenges, building resilience, working on emotional regulation, fostering positive relationships, and learning how to thrive. So please welcome our next special guest, Paula!   Podcast Summary: 1. The effects of COVID on this generation of children 2. The impact of mobile phones, social media, and self-image for children 3. The algorithms encouraging eating disorder, body image and self-harm content 4. Supporting learning or developmental difficulties in children 5. Allowing a child to feel seen, heard and cared for 6. Supporting parents   Links to Paula: Noble Psychology Website: https://noblepsychology.com.au/   Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be bringing back one of our very special guests from ‘Eat, Love, Live', Jo Money. Josephine Money is the Founder and Director of ‘Eat Love Live', an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Nutritionist, a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC), and a co-Founder of Eat Love Live Education. Jo has been working within the eating disorder field for over 20 years working across a range of settings including in private practice, the community and in public health, working with individuals, groups and in program development. Where Jo has worked for the Eating Disorders Foundation Victoria where is now a board member, at Royal Melbourne Hospital in the Eating Disorder Unit, at the Melbourne clinic in their Eating Disorder Program, at the Royal Women's hospital and at The Body Image and Eating Disorder Recovery a joint initiative from St Vincent's and Austin hospital. Jo also provides clinical internal supervision and case conferencing for clinicians working to strengthen the link between mental health and dietetic support.   On this week's episode we will be speaking about the very many stereotypes of eating disorders including how these stereotypes came about. Discussing weight-based stigma, to class-based stigma and the stigma that has been perpetuated through the old research populations. Jo also discusses the stereotypes that are still circling within mainstream society, the media and in and in professional settings such as in healthcare. Shining a light on the difficulties that stereotypes create for people seeking support and the internalisation of stigma. So please welcome our next special guest, Jo!   Podcast Summary:   1.     Eating disorders are unique and individual to each person 2.     Everybody is deserving of treatment 3.     The stigma associated with eating disorders and social class 4.     Social classes have their own unique risks for disordered eating 5.     Professionals being unknowingly informed by stereotypes 6.     The internalised stigma and bias     Links to Jo: ‘Eat, Love, Live' Website: eatlovelive.com.au Eat Love Live Education Page: ⁠https://elleducation.teachable.com/⁠ Instagram: @eatlovelive Facebook: Eat Love Live | Melbourne VIC   Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode we will be speaking to our next lovely guest and lived experience speaker, Sophie Munn. Sophie grew up in a small town in South Australia Adelaide called Naracoorte, with a community of around 7,000 people. Growing up in this small tight nit community Sophie had nothing but appreciation for her upbringing. However, like many children, Sophie was exposed to diet culture, the scales and body comparisons. Finding herself beginning to focus on her weight from the young age of 10. From there, small habits with food and a fixation on numbers began to snowball into her teen years. Where Sophie then attended an all-girls boarding school where she became even more conscious about her body. Surrounded by thousands of other girls also focused on appearance and photos Sophie found herself falling deeper into the traps of disordered eating. However, it was after school at university where Sophie placed a lot of pressure on herself to be a perfectionist and high achiever. This was where Sophie really began to neglect her nutrition and overexercise. In the end feeling really rundown where she presented to the GP for shin splints. It was here that the GP referred Sophie onto a psychologist for eating disorders with concerns for Sophie Health.   On this week's episode Sophie shares her heartfelt story going in and out of hospitals and day programs for 4-5 years. Feeling as if her life was stuck in time while the rest of the world was really living. Like many Sophie didn't know how to get out of the cycle she was trapped in. However, after a lot of dedication and knowing when she needed to reach out for ongoing support, Sophie managed to free herself from the grips of an eating disorder. Now, Sophie has moved her life to Queensland with her fiancé and now is pregnant with her first child! Today Sophie is now dealing with new changes to her body through pregnancy and looking at the near future of being a new mum. So please welcome our next special guest, Sophie!   Podcast Summary:   1. Navigating body image once recovered 2. The physical changes that happen through age 3. Holding yourself to the physical standard of your younger self 4. The struggles alongside body changes 5.  Reaching out before things get bad   For anyone who would like to reach out to Sophie she's created an email for anyone to reach out for some peer support. So please reach out! Email: munnsophie11@gmail.com   Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Founder of Sweet Spot Health, Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC) and Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Maddi Parsons. Sweet Spot Health is a team of Dietitians that use a non- diet approach to help support those with concerns around food, body image and movement. Helping people to break free from unhealthy eating patterns, negative self-talk and internalised diet culture. As someone who struggled with Binge Eating for 10 years Maddi has created a space dedicated to healing people's relationships with food. Maddi's Ethos at Sweet Spot Health is to be human, to be personable and be able to be your true authentic self. Where she also has a podcast called ‘we don't know yet podcast' interviewing guests and talking all things alike.   Sweet Spot Health uses the principals of Intuitive Eating and non- diet nutrition to help people with disordered eating or an eating disorder find their sweet spot with life. Sweet Spot Health values the real connections that can be formed with clients as a way to support them along their journey. This means focusing on challenging the inner critic, letting go of calories or food rules and finding value in our lives outside of unhealthy behaviours. Sweet Spot health focuses on ensuring people feel well-nourished and supported to live the life they want to live. Maddi and her team also post uplifting content on their socials as a way to foster a space encouraging empowered eaters and confident bodies. Hoping to create a space and platform for people that ditches the diets and frees up some brain space for all the good stuff in life. Including prioritising real connections in life and people who will put your best interests at heart. So please welcome our next special guest, Maddi!   Podcast summary: 1. Diet culture 2. Having a safe space to explore body or eating concerns 3. The influence of social media 4. The power of feeling, seen, heard, and supported 5. Celebrating the small wins 6. The power of real authentic connections   Links to Maddi Parsons Website: sweetspothealth.co Instagram @sweetspothealth Blog: https://sweetspothealth.co/blog/ Podcast instagram: @wedontknowyet.pod Facebook: Sweet Spot Health Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Co- founder of ‘Eat Love Live', researcher and lecturer, Dr. Christie Bennett. Christie currently works at Monash University as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Nutrition Dietetics and Food and is a Research Fellow of The Higher Education Academy at Monash University. Christie is also an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with an expertise in eating disorders, disordered eating and its intersection with women's health including in fertility, pregnancy and PCOS. Since completing her PhD, Christie has worked towards bringing together her clinical and research interests. Continuing to conduct research, investigating the role of nutrition and dietetics pedagogy on disordered eating in students and those impacted by fat phobia. In 2023, she was awarded a School of Clinical Sciences Career Development Fellowship to investigate the barriers and enablers of using client input in health care education. Where she is continuing to research educational interventions to improve inclusivity in dietetics and healthcare more broadly.  On this week's episode we will be speaking about the topic of fat phobia also known as weight stigma or anti fat bias. Where Christie shares some of the research she has been doing on fat phobia and eating disorders including the studies involving lived experience from people in larger bodies. Christie works to privilege lived experience, acknowledge, and honour the experiences of those who are suffering from the experiences of eating disorders. Acknowledging the various systemic barriers, oppressions, and injustices. So please, welcome our next special guest, Christie! Podcast Summary: 1.  The research on fat phobia or weight stigma 2.  Fat phobia is systemic 3.  The link between the fear of gaining weight and eating disorders 4.  Weight stigma and body comments impact everyone 5.   A larger body is not a before photo 6. All people should receive adequate care and respect regardless of body shape   Links to Christie: ‘Eat, Love, Live' Website: eatlovelive.com.au Eat Love Live Education Page: ⁠https://elleducation.teachable.com/⁠ Instagram: @eatlovelive Facebook: Eat Love Live | Melbourne VIC   Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Founder of Uncovery and Recovery Coach, Olivia Soha. After, recovering from her own lived experience with an eating disorder, Olivia spent six months in the United States at BALANCE eating disorder treatment centre working as a liaison officer and recovery coach In New York. After returning to Australia, Olivia then opened Uncovery in 2018 and was selected as a Young Social Pioneer with the Foundations for Young Australians where she was awarded a seed funding grant to expand Uncovery in 2019. Olivia has also since then presented at national and international conferences, including at the Australian and New Zeeland Academy for Eating Disorders in 2019 and the International Conference for Eating Disorders in 2020. More recently, Olivia has consulted on projects such as with the NEDC and the Butterfly Foundation in the development of the Lived Experience Workforce component of the National strategy, and the Peer Workforce Guidelines. Olivia has also facilitated recovery skills and support group programs across Melbourne and in various treatment settings such as in The Melbourne Clinic Eating Disorders Inpatient Program, The Austin Hospital Eating Disorders Inpatient Program and in the Body Image Eating Disorders Treatment and Recovery Service (BETRS).   On this week's episode Olivia will be sharing her lived experience with disordered eating and struggles with body image concerns. Providing the lived experience support of a positive role model, and showing people that recovery is always possible. So please welcome our next special guest, Olivia!   Podcast Summary: 1. Eating difficulties as a young child 2.The problems with perfection 3. Finding peace beyond the body 4. Sitting with and processing difficult emotions 5. Finding purpose and meaning beyond the eating disorder   Links to Oliva Soha: Uncovery: www.uncovery.com.au   Instagram: @unvovery.ed.coaching  Podcast: RenourishED   Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Psychologist, Cathy Anderson. Cathy has worked for 20 years in the eating disorder space as a Senior Clinician, Senior Psychologist and Eating Disorder Coordinator predominantly having worked at the Illawarra Eating Disorders Service. Cathy has also been a guest Lecturer at Wollongong University and the University of Sydney and assisted in the development of content for postgraduate studies at the Nan Tien Institute. Most recently, Cathy was involved in the collaborative national project by the NEDC and ANZAED, providing supervision to psychologists involved in the eating disorder credentials process. Cathy now works at her own private practice called ‘Cathy Anderson Psychology' in Woonona. Cathy's practice consists of 80% eating disorder work where she is a Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician and Board Approved Supervisor. Cathy has a background of working across fields of rehabilitation, pain management, neuropsychological rehab, community women's health and eating disorder having worked as a psychologist for 25 years. Cathy's work has encompassed provision of individual and group clinical work, family psychoeducation groups, workforce development, service development, supervision of psychologist and dieticians as well as has contributed to the development and implementation of the state-wide NSW Eating Disorder Plan. On this week's episode we will be speaking about the topic of compassion and self- compassion for those who experience eating disorders or disordered eating. Cathy herself was introduced to the idea of self- compassion in eating disorders about a decade ago when she came across Josie Geller, a Canadian Psychologist, present at the Australian Eating Disorders Conference in Sydney. After watching such an inspirational speaker, learning about the power over self-compassion alongside evidence-based approaches, Cathy wanted to further explore compassion. This is when Cathy came across Kristen Neff, whose work she talks about on the podcast as greatly influencing her practice. Here today, Cathy has additionally taken to narrative approaches from Michael White and Anita Johnston who continually impact her practice in the way she uses metaphor, analogy and lived experience. So on that note, please welcome our next special guest, Cathy! Podcast summary: 1. Understanding compassion 2. Acknowledging eating disorders serve a function 3.  Being able to sooth ourselves 4. Looking at self-compassion in other parts of our lives 5. Comforting yourself like you are comforting a friend 6. The benefits of incorporating self-kindness and self-compassion Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest, previous group facilitator, Serena Dalton. Serena has run workshops and group facilitation for the company Tomorrow Woman which runs education programs for school students, teachers, for parents, in sports, and more. Serena has a background in studying theatre studies where after working for this organisation found a passion in working in the mental health space and is now completing a Masters in Counselling at University. The company Tomorrow Woman runs workshops across schools in NSW where Serena was lucky enough to be a part of this program for a year a half. The program Serena was involved in was designed for young girls and non- binary girls to speak about topics such as body image, mental health, and gender expectations in a group facilitation setting. While this specific program is not still being run in schools there are still various workshops still being run by this same organisation. Where the company has now been able to run 2,037 workshops with 60,777 participants. On this week's episode Serena shares some of the lived experience of school aged girls around body image discussing the impact that it is having on teenage girls in NSW. Where this episode discusses some of the challenges young girls are experiencing with social media, body comparison, and anxiety. Serena discusses the power of this women-based program on addressing some of the current concerns that we are seeing in schools. Bringing a voice to some of the young girls in this generation! So please, welcome out next special guest, Sarena! A quick update for everyone around the podcast; We will be releasing episodes fortnightly on Wednesdays instead of weekly!   Podcast Summary:   1. Workshops run in schools talking about body image, mental health, and high expectations 2. Body image as a top concern for year 10-11 girls in schools 3. The experiences shared by teenage girls 4. Discussing body image statistics 5.  Social media use and body comparison 6. Starting the conversations around body image in schools   Links to Tomorrow Woman: Website: https://www.tomorrowwoman.com.au/ Instagram: @tomorrowwoman_au Facebook: Tomorrow Woman   Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode we are super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Host and Social Worker, Jessica Bakon. Jessica is a qualified Social Worker who holds an (Honours) degree from the University of New South Wales. As a new graduate, she worked across both private and public hospitals within the Northern Sydney Local Health District such as at Royal North Shore Hospital. This is where Jessica found passion in utlising evidence- based treatments with patients such as Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. Jessica was also trained at Royal North Shore Hospital as a student and had the opportunity of working for BodyMatters Australasia, on her second University internship. This is where Jessica was offered the incredible opportunity to host and produce the ‘Understanding Body Matters Podcast' after the podcast was so beautifully started and crafted by Madison Prubela. Where Jessica has been able to be involved in sharing stories of hope, lived experience, education, professional development, advocacy, wellbeing content and awareness for eating disorders. After a year of working within the healthcare system and gaining the experience she was hoping for Jessica has now gone back to University to complete her Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Hoping to support people in the field of eating disorders and within schools with a special interest for working with adolescents.   A little background about Jessica, she grew up on the Northern Beaches and spent her young working years enjoying her studies, volunteering for charities, and finding a passion in supporting people. However, during her teen years Jessica found herself impacted by disordered eating as a result of an adverse early childhood, social influences and the impact of diet culture. That is why on this week's episode our Host Jessica will be sharing her story with disordered eating, her upbringing, and the reason for her passions in hosting the ‘Understanding Body Matters Podcast'. Jessica also shares the details of how receiving required support, addressing the adverse childhood experiences and having positive role models in her life really helped her along her journey.   In this week's episode Jessica will also disclose brief elements of family domestic violence, strength, and success despite significant challenges faced. Where Jessica thanks the many guests on the podcasts who have been so vulnerable in being able to provide awareness for eating disorders, mental health, and overall wellbeing. This is where Jessica shares her value for learning, education, teachers, supervisors, mentors, and positive role models within her life. As the support from these people were all the main components of Jessica being able to be the person she is today. As someone who now loves and values the role that food can have in her life Jessy now shares her story of gratitude for her recovery and the appreciation that she has for her life. So, on that note, please welcome our next special guest host, Jessy!   Podcast Summary   1.    The impact of adverse childhood experiences 2.    Friendships with people who engaged in disordered eating 3.    Learning to drink alcohol in a binge drinking culture in Australia   4.    Transitional periods 5.    The power of support, role modelling and positive people 6.    Education, awareness, and advocacy in eating disorders  BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode we are super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Host and Social Worker, Jessica Bakon. Jessica is a qualified Social Worker who holds an (Honours) degree from the University of New South Wales. As a new graduate, she worked across both private and public hospitals within the Northern Sydney Local Health District such as at Royal North Shore Hospital. This is where Jessica found passion in utlising evidence- based treatments with patients such as Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. Jessica was also trained at Royal North Shore Hospital as a student and had the opportunity of working for BodyMatters Australasia, on her second University internship. This is where Jessica was offered the incredible opportunity to host and produce the ‘Understanding Body Matters Podcast' after the podcast was so beautifully started and crafted by Madison Prubela. Where Jessica has been able to be involved in sharing stories of hope, lived experience, education, professional development, advocacy, wellbeing content and awareness for eating disorders. After a year of working within the healthcare system and gaining the experience she was hoping for Jessica has now gone back to University to complete her Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Hoping to support people in the field of eating disorders and within schools with a special interest for working with adolescents.   A little background about Jessica, she grew up on the Northern Beaches and spent her young working years enjoying her studies, volunteering for charities, and finding a passion in supporting people. However, during her teen years Jessica found herself impacted by disordered eating as a result of an adverse early childhood, social influences and the impact of diet culture. That is why on this week's episode our Host Jessica will be sharing her story with disordered eating, her upbringing, and the reason for her passions in hosting the ‘Understanding Body Matters Podcast'. Jessica also shares the details of how receiving required support, addressing the adverse childhood experiences and having positive role models in her life really helped her along her journey. In this week's episode Jessica will also disclose brief elements of family domestic violence, strength, and success despite significant challenges faced. Where Jessica thanks the many guests on the podcasts who have been so vulnerable in being able to provide awareness for eating disorders, mental health, and overall wellbeing. This is where Jessica shares her value for learning, education, teachers, supervisors, mentors, and positive role models within her life. As the support from these people were all the main components of Jessica being able to be the person she is today. As someone who now loves and values the role that food can have in her life Jessy now shares her story of gratitude for her recovery and the appreciation that she has for her life. So, on that note, please welcome our next special guest host, Jessy!   Podcast Summary: 1. The impact of adverse childhood experiences 2. Friendships with people who engaged in disordered eating 3. Learning to drink alcohol in a binge drinking culture in Australia   4. Transitional periods 5. The power of support, role modelling and positive people 6. Education, awareness, and advocacy in eating disorders Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to two lovely practitioners from ‘Eat Love Live' in Melbourne, Director Josephine Money and Dr. Christie Bennett. Eat Love Live is a clinic that offers Dietetics and nutrition, physiotherapy, movement classes, music therapy, dance therapy and education from a range of different health professionals. Jo and Christie are both the co- Founders for Eat Love Live Education and have both really valued the role of lived experience in eating disorder treatment. Where ‘Eat Love Live' has now developed a Framework called The Radical Centred Framework which utlises lived experience as a tool to understand the development, maintenance, and recovery of an eating disorder. Eat, Love, Love' also has an amazing blog, and many other programs to support people with a variety of backgrounds.  A little bit about our two lovely guests... Jo is the Founder and Director of ‘Eat Love Live' an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Nutritionist, a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, and a co-Founder of Eat Love Live Education. Jo has been working within the eating disorder field for over 20 years working across a range of settings including at the Eating Disorders Foundation Victoria where is now a board member, at Royal Melbourne Hospital in the Eating Disorder Unit, at the Melbourne clinic in their Eating Disorder Program, at the Royal Women's hospital and at The Body Image and Eating Disorder Recovery a joint initiative from St Vincent's and Austin hospital. In her work, Jo appreciates the courage of people who have shared with her their stories and is passionate about promoting weight inclusion, social justice, and trauma informed care. Jo also provides clinical internal supervision and case conferencing for clinicians where she works to strengthen the link between mental health and dietetic support. Dr. Christie Bennett is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Lecturer, Co- founder of ‘Eat Love Live' education and an Academic Researcher. Christie holds a PhD and a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours from Monash University. Christie's expertise is in eating disorders, disordered eating and its intersection with women's health including in fertility, pregnancy and PCOS. Her PhD investigated the factors that influence glucose tolerance during pregnancy with a particular focus on sleep. She currently works at Monash University as a Lecturer and Research Fellow at Monash University. Where her current research investigates how to best support people experiencing eating disorders and women's health conditions such as PCOS. Christie is passionate about feminism, social oppression theories, trauma informed care, size inclusive (HAES) and working with lived experience within her clinical practice and research. On this week's episode we will be speaking about the topic as to why people may be feeling stuck and unable to recover from an eating disorder. Discussing the idea that every person experiencing disordered eating, or an eating disorder will have a different reason as to why they are feeling stuck. However, Both Jo and Christie draw our attention to the systemic oppressions, the media and trauma as some of the contributing factors to this feeling of stuckness. So please welcome our next special guests, Jo and Christie! Podcast Summary: 1.    Not recognising if you are experiencing disordered eating 2.    The endless pursuit of weight loss 3.    The belief that weightless will fix all your problems in life 4.    The impact of oppressions and trauma on disordered eating 5.    The high expectations people place on food, body, and recovery 6.    New innovative frameworks to empower clients   Links to both Jo and Christie: ‘Eat, Love, Live' Website: eatlovelive.com.au Eat Love Live Education Page: https://elleducation.teachable.com/ Instagram: @eatlovelive Facebook: Eat Love Live | Melbourne VIC   Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest to Principal Psychologist of the Mental Care Clinic, Dr Daisy Gemayel. Daisy grew up in Lebanon and then travelled to the U.S where she attended Harvard University at Cambridge in Massachusetts. After studying in the U.S she then travelled to Australia to gain her PhD in Psychology from Charles Sturt University. Alongside her studies Daisy has had many years of experience working in private practice, research, community mental health and hospital settings. Where Daisy has conducted clinical screenings, psychological assessments, and developed comprehensive treatments based on research. For example, during her PhD studies, Daisy developed and validated a psychometric tool to predict fathers at risk of paternal depression, anxiety, and stress which is a massive contribution to the field!  Daisy also has many passions some of which involve supporting adolescence and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, complex trauma, phobia, and psychosis. Where Daisy uses evidence- based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive processing Trauma, Schema Therapy and, Individual and Group Dialectical behavioural Therapy within her practice. On this week's episode we will be speaking about the topic of self- confidence and self-esteem and its links to eating disorders. Really exploring the links between self-confidence and eating pathology. So please welcome our next special guest, Daisy!   1. Self- esteem fluctuates based on experiences 2. Low self- esteem can maintain eating disorders 3. Tuning out external pressures and tuning into your own body 4. Surrounding yourself with positive people 5. Self- confidence is a protective factor against eating disorders 6. Working through past experiences around self- worth   Links to Dr. Daisy Gemayel Mental Care Clinic Website: https://www.mentalcareclinic.com.au/ Facebook: Mental Care Clinic Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be bringing one of our much loved guest, Director and Psychologist here at BodyMatters Australasia, Sarah McMahon. Sarah is a Registered Psychologist and the Director of BodyMatters Australasia clinic which is an eating disorder treatment clinic which has clinics all around Australia. BMA utilises the discipline of Psychologists, Dieticians, Paediatricians, Social workers, Psychotherapists, as well as multiple other stakeholders. Sarah Co- Founded BodyMatters with Lydia Turner in 2009 as a way to go beyond the biomedical model in the treatment of eating disorders. Sarah is also the Founder of the grassroots advocacy group and charity 'Collective Shout' where she has Chaired the organisation for six of its eight years.  Sarah has been involved in organisations such as Lifeline and is a Founding Member and Board Member of 'Endangered Bodies'. Where Sarah was also on the ANZAED Carer Consumer Committee. Sarah Holds a Masters in Public Health and is passionate about educating the community on eating disorders. Where Sarah is a regular voice in the Media. Sarah has written several book chapters including the body image & eating disorder chapter in Steve Biddulph's 2013 international best seller 'Raising Girls' and contributed to Collet Smart's 2019 book "They'll be okay: 15 Conversations to Help Your Child Through Troubled Times". More recently, she has been interviewed extensively in Kasey Edwards & Christopher Scanlons "Raising Girls Who Like Themselves". Where Sarah has also worked with schools, workplaces, charities, and many more organisational bodies in the fight towards a culture free from the dominating presence of eating disorders. That is why I am super excited to be bringing Sarah back on the podcast to speak about the topic of the prevalence and cost of eating disorders in Australia & globally. Where we will discuss the new data and research done on eating disorders by the Butterfly Foundation. Aside from what we know in the research, the media still has such a large role in diet culture and the stigma around eating disorders. So as a way to open up more about this area for you, please welcome back Director and Psychologist of BMA, Sarah McMahon.   Podcast Summary:   1. The impact of COVID and inflation on eating disorders 2. The Butterfly Foundations research report 3. The estimated cost of eating disorders for people and families 4. Building relapse prevention 5. Using social media to promote positive change 6. The benefits of treatment and ongoing therapy     Links from the episode: Butterfly foundation Research prepared by Deloitte: https://butterfly.org.au/news/new-report-reveals-alarming-growth-in-both-prevalence-and-cost-of-eating-disorders/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwYSwBhDcARIsAOyL0fgqxplGsVM6Pn8uxtH70BDitor7D2HGHMtWjEllWZesenAVS9U1_p4aAn2OEALw_wcB Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Physiotherapist, Rebecca Gawler. Bec works at two clinics in Melbourne at ‘Eat Love Live' and Balance North as Physiotherapist. Working as a Physiotherapist with her own lived experience of disordered eating, Bec began to notice the link between physiotherapy presentations and struggles with disordered eating.  Especially when working with a lot of athletes, those who overexercise or those who have sustained injuries as a result of a rapid increase in exercise. Not only that, but Bec sees people who have struggles with body image, compulsive exercising or people who use exercise as a way to cope with difficult emotions.   As Physiotherapists are typically the first point of contact for people requiring support from a physical injury, stress fracture, chronic pain or illness impacting mobility, Bec began to see the link between physical and psychological recovery. Where she began to utilise trauma informed care and eating disorder informed practices. To be able to better support people who have complex relationships with movement, exercise, and their bodies.     On this week's episode Bec will be able to share with us a little bit more about the work that she does in supporting people in the recovery process with disordered eating. Providing education and advocacy around the awareness of eating disorders and the tailored support that can be provided by Physiotherapists. So please, welcome our next guest Bec!   Podcast Summary: 1. Dysfunctional exercise 2. Eating disorder informed physiotherapists 3. Fitness myths 4. Eating disorders, injuries, and health conditions 5. Trauma informed physiotherapists   Links to Bec: Link tree: https://linktr.ee/intuitive.movement_physio Eat Love Live Website: https://www.eatlovelive.com.au/rebecca_gawler_physio Balance North Website: https://balancenorth.com.au/ Instagram: @intuiive.movement_physio Links from the episode and to BodyMatters: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing our next special guests non- diet Dieticians Meg McClintock and Susan Williams. Meg and Susan have joined together as non- diet dietitian's to make a positive change in the area of media literacy, body image, health and nutrition. Meg and Susan have founded the organisation ‘Meg and Susan' together where they provide courses, workshops, webinars, and skills challenges. Where they are seasoned presenters for universities, schools, TV, corporates, and podcasts. They also have an amazing website which offers freebies, a blog and a podcast called ‘Life's Too Short to Count Almonds'. Meg and Susan have more than 20 years of experience as Dietitian's across fields such as in public health, industry, childcare, ages care, education and in private practice. They are both mums of 3, Meg has 3 boys and Susan has 3 girls!   A little more about Meg, Meg is an accredited practicing Dietitian and a body image advocate who has her own business ‘Meg McClintok, Healthy, Confident Lives'. Meg is also the Principal Dietitian and Founder of Choose Nutrition. In her practice Meg works with individuals, groups, and schools to move away from body dissatisfaction and towards a healthier relationship with nutrition. Where she conducts talks, seminars, and workshops for high schools on media literacy, body image, health and nutrition.  A little more on Susan, Susan is an accredited practicing Dietitian and a Clinical Supervisor who works from a Health at Every Size Approach. Susan is the owner of Zest Nutrition Consulting where she specialises in the provision of supervision to dietitians practicing from a weight inclusive, non- diet paradigm. Susan also works with clients experiencing eating disorders, and disordered eating complicated by trauma or adverse childhood experiences.   On this week's episode we will be speaking about eating disorders, disordered eating, body image and diet culture across the age spectrum. Discussing various life stages from being a child, having babies, to becoming a grandparent. In the end, all ages are exposed to diet culture and media in a way that targets weight as a way to market products. This is where Meg and Susan go deep into unpacking the clever marketing of companies used on each of the different age groups. In a constant battle to control body size people can begin to forget the various changes that come with different ages and life stages. As well as all the positive, amazing parts that come into embracing all the different stages. So, to shed a little bit of light on the various facades and tricks constantly used on us in the media is Meg and Susan!   Podcast summary: 1. Social media algorithms target people according to their age 2. Your diet and appetite will change across different ages   3. Your body is trustworthy 4. The focus of recovery is different for different ages 5. Different life transitions may trigger disordered eating 6. What really matters in this time in your life?   Links to Meg and Susan Website: https://www.megandsusan.co/ Instagram: @megandsusan Facebook: Meg and Susan Podcast: ‘Life's Too Short to Count Almonds' Links to Meg: https://www.megmcclintock.com/ Choose Nutrition: https://www.choosenutrition.com.au/ Links to Susan: https://www.zestnutrition.com.au/ Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Dietitian, Tayla Clegg. Tayla lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland and grew up in the world of athletics. This is where she personally went through her own lived experience with disordered eating. Having personally experienced the difficulties with disordered eating, Tayla then became motivated to be able to support other individuals within this space. Being able to support not only athletes but anyone looking to free themselves from disordered eating. Within her own practice Tayla promotes being able to break free from diet cycles, working through disordered eating and/ or obsessive exercise patterns, supporting general nutrition goals in a sustainable way, working through body image challenges, creating positive sustainable nutrition habits, and fuelling sporting performance and everyday activities. Prioritising collaboration when working with clients around their nutrition, health, or performance goals.   On this week's episode Tayla shares her lived experience with disordered and provides some education around working with athletes in the eating disorder space. To shed some light on the vulnerabilities that athletes can face with eating disorders but also to acknowledge some protective factors that athletes can also utilise. As someone who recognises the dangers with diet culture, misinformation, fad diets and the medias influence, Tayla aims to promote a life for athletes that does not need to be of only “extremes” when it comes to food and body. Promoting the act of being courageous when it comes to reaching out and seeking professional assistance when the signs are there. Providing a supportive, considerate, empathetic and goal- orientated framework for clients. Assisting people through the process of creating a long-term healthy relationship with food, body, and exercise.    Podcast Summary: 1. The pressures within athletics 2. Reaching out to a health professional 3. Protective factors for athletes 4. Being aware of your own internal dialogue 5. Having a good team around you   Links to Tayla: Links via Link tree: linktr.ee/fuelled.with.tayla Instagram: @fuelled.with.tayla Website: https://tayla-clegg-dietitian.squarespace.com/ Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Psychologist, Author, Co- Founder and Executive Clinical Director, Dr. Anita Johnston. As an International Speaker, someone with a PhD, a Supervisor and an Eating Disorder Professional Anita has been able to make a tremendous impact in the space of eating disorders. She has worked in treatment of disordered eating for over 35 years where she has been able to support various clients with difficulties with food and body. She is currently the Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii eating disorder programs which includes an ocean- front residential program in Maui. She is the author of the best-selling book, Eating in the Light of the Moon and co- creator of the Light of the Moon Café, a series of online interactive courses, workshops, and women's support circles. Over the years Anita has also run various retreats, international conferences, University trainings, written articles, and academic publications.  A little bit about Anita's story into the eating disorder space, in the 1980's while supervising a psychology doctoral student who was studying the incidence of eating disorders in Hawaii, it became apparent to Anita that there was a big problem in the area of eating disorders with no resources available whatsoever. Back then it was also a common theory that trauma led to eating disorders however, through experience Anita learned that there were not always common themes of trauma but instead individual stories. This was also a time when Bulimia had just become diagnosable, and Binge Eating Disorder had not yet been recognised. It was around this time, along with two other women that Anita then founded the Anorexia & Bulimia Centre of Hawaii becoming a Co-founder & Director of the Centre in 1982. Creating a space for women to travel from all over the world in order to receive treatment for disordered eating and body image concerns in beautiful Hawaii. On today's episode Anita will be speaking about the use of storytelling and Metaphor as a way to heal body image. As Anita brings up the discussion around food, eating, the self and how we live our lives in our bodies. A conversation that hopes to bring healing to people's perceptions around body image and opens the doorways for people to look at themselves from a different light. So please on that note, welcome our next lovely guest, Anita!   Podcast summary: 1.  Body sense vs body image 2.  Surfing your feelings 3. Looking at the inner critic 4. Focusing on the experience of being in your body 5. Getting to the root cause of negative body image     Links to Dr. Anita Johnston Website for Anita:  https://dranitajohnston.com/ The Light of the Moon Café and where to learn more about disordered eating and metaphor with a free PDF!: https://lightofthemooncafe.com/ Podcast: Mom Genes the podcast Links to Anita's book: ‘Eating in the Light of the Moon: https://dranitajohnston.com/eating-in-the-light-of-the-moon/ Instagram's: @dranitajohnston, @lightofthemooncafe & @aiponohawaii   Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing our next special guest all the way from WA Perth, Claire Gasper. Claire is an Accredited Practicing Dietician and a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician who works as a non- diet dietitian. She is a member of the LGBTQI+ community, has a diagnosis of ADHD and has a special interest in working with neurodivergent clients. Claire co-parents two little kids and is the owner of her private practice Diet Free Me. Diet-Free Me is a team of Dietitian's who work with adults and adolescents who have become disconnect from their bodies and are stuck in a diet mindset. Working with people with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. Where Claire promotes a Health at Every Size approach and aims to heal how people view and think about their bodies within a conditioned society. On today's episode Claire shares her lived experience with dieting, disordered eating, and body image concerns growing up. Where Claire shares her story growing up stuck in the diet mindset, dealing with her own mental health struggles, and following her passions in becoming a dietitian. Where Claire now speaks about her own recovery journey and how it has helped her show up as a clinician. As a parent Claire has had to heal her own relationship with food and body while also figuring out how she wants to raise her own kids. Through a non- diet approach Claire now raises her children in a diet free home that promotes a positive relationship with food and body. Through the process of unlearning diet culture and discovering the joy for eating Claire now supports people on their own journey with food, body, and mental wellbeing. So let's get into it. Podcast Summary:   1. Everybody is deserving of treatment and support 2. Viewing foods and bodies neutrally 3. Allowing kids to have options with food 4. Promoting a positive body image in the home 5. Discussing stigma with the word fat 6. Bringing joy back into food Links to Claire Instagram: @dietfreeme Website: dietfreeme.com.au Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠email

On this week's episode, I am super excited to be bringing back our lovely guest and Psychologist here at BodyMatters Harriet Iles. Harriet has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Adelaide.  Harriet did complete a degree in law however, new her true passions were really to become a Psychologist. This is where Harriet then completed her Honours in Psychology at the University of Sydney. Where Harriet is now a Registered Psychologist practicing at BodyMatters Australasia as well as at the Ramsay Clinic Northside, working in eating disorder treatment. On this week's episode we will be speaking about the concept of acceptance and commitment. Where Harriet discusses the importance of acknowledging, validating, and accepting emotions. While also moving towards commitment, action, and change in eating disorder recovery. This is where Harriet goes through the various skills and tool's we can use to better move through our emotions and circumstances. Where Harriet talks about putting the eating disorder thoughts “‘on trial'” and creating a better dialogue for ourselves. To initiate the meaningful change in our lives that we are looking for. So please enjoy our next lovely guest, Harriet!   Podcast summary: 1. Accepting and validating your situation 2. Moving through your emotions 3. Defusing eating disorder thoughts 4. Committed action 5. You are worthy of committing to yourself 6. Strengthening your self-awareness muscle 7.  Self-compassion and being kind to self Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠1800 33 4673⁠. You can also ⁠chat online⁠ or ⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Paige Trbojevic. Paige is a 26-year-old female who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes from the age of four. Having managed her diabetes since she was 12-13 Paige now speaks about her past struggles with food, body, and diabetes management. Through modifying her food choices from such a young age Paige started to categorise food as good or bad. When transitioning into her teenage years Paige had to weigh her foods, was regularly weighed by her diabetes team, and had to count the amount of carbohydrates that was in her food to balance her sugar levels. Noticing that she couldn't eat foods freely like other kids her age and being concerned about her insulin levels Paige began to restrict her food to be what she thought was being a “better diabetic”. However, in conjunction with body image concerns this then turned into laxative use, purging, and diabulimia where Paige was formally diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa just before her 15th birthday. During her struggles with disordered eating Paige lost her period for 5 years, struggled with Osteopenia and had experienced significant strains on her close relationships. Going through periods of not taking her insulin Paige jeopardised her health and her life. On today's episode Paige talks about the amazing treatment she received through the two years she spent within Sydney Children's Hospital's outpatient program. Where she was seen by a Social Worker, a Nurse and Paediatrician in conjunction with her diabetes treatment team, a psychologist, and her GP. This is where Paige received the right support she needed to completely recover from disordered eating. Where Paige was then able to find her identity outside of the eating disorders and build a wonderful life for herself. Amazingly, Paige is now a Qualified Hospital Social Worker, is grateful for her body, and has so many beautiful relationships that she is able to nurture alongside taking care of her health. On that note, please enjoy our next lovely guest, Paige!   Podcast summary: 1. Being diagnosed with diabetes type 1 at a young age 2.  Modifying food for a health condition 3. Co-occurring eating disorders and health concerns   4. Seeing a paediatrician alongside Eating Disorder Treatment 5. Seeking support from a treatment team   Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Founder & Principal Psychologist at Happy Minds Psychology, Sarah- Jayne Duryea.  Sarah- Jayne is accredited with the ANZAED and is passionate about working with all types of eating disorder presentation and body image issues. She also helps parents manage parenting trials and create secure attachments to their young children. Drawing from several treatment modalities, including Positive psychology, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, EMDR and Schema Therapy. She is also trained in the use of EMDR for trauma resolution and has specialist training in ADHD & ASD Assessment.   Sarah- Jayne does most of her work with women who are experiencing feelings of anxiety, have experienced loss or trauma, or find their reality challenging. Working with women who are trying to conceive, are pregnant or are already parents. In addition, Sarah- Jayne also works with women and couples committed to pursuing their dream of having a family, whether via IVF, Surrogacy, sperm or egg donation, or adoption.   Sarah-Jayne has held positions as a  Guest Lecturer at the University of New South Wales and Macquarie University. She is also a member of the University of Sydney Coaching Alumni and a AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor.   On this week's episode Sarah- Jayne explores the topic of little t and Big T traumas in relation to her work with women in the perinatal period. Especially around the perinatal period in relation to the presentation of eating disorders. Where Sarah-Jayne goes through the various challenges that can come up with pregnancy or becoming a parent. So on that note, please enjoy our next guest Sarah- Jayne!  Podcast Summary:   1.  Little t & big T traumas 2. Trauma effects people differently 3. Ongoing repetitive little t traumas 4. The importance of support for trauma 5. Trauma and Eating Disorders 6. Working on skills of resilience   Links to Sarah- Jayne Happy Minds Psychology Website: https://happyminds.net.au Instagram: @happymindspsych Facebook: Happy Minds Psychology   Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am pleased to be introducing our next special guest Clinical Mental Health Social Worker and Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Maria Ganci. Maria specialises in eating disorders for adolescents and is the author of various books for parents and adolescents. Maria has also developed resources for clinicians to further advance clinical skills in the treatment of adolescent eating disorders. Maria is one of the founding members of the Specialised Eating Disorders Program at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.   During Maria's time at the Royal Children's Hospital Specialist Eating Disorder Program, she was one of the lead therapists in a Randomised Controlled Trial comparing the efficacy of two treatments for adolescent Anorexia Nervosa- Family Based Therapy and Parent Focused Therapy under the guidance of Professor Daniel LeGrange and Dr Katherine Lobe, both international experts in the field of eating disorders. Maria also held the Parent Training Portfolio and held monthly Parent Workshops where she trained and supported parents through treatment.   In 2014 Maria was accepted as a faculty member of the Training Institute for Child & Adolescent Eating Disorders, Chicago, USA and for several years provided accredited FBT supervision, training, and consultation nationally and internationally. This led Maria to the establishment of APT Therapeutic Solutions Pty Ltd a service that developed Adolescent & Parent Treatment (APT) in collaboration with Dr. Linsey Atkins and Dr. Anne Moye. The focus of APT is to ensure inclusion of the whole family treatment, and in particular the adolescent. APT emphasises the crucial need for the adolescent to be fully involved in treatment by allowing them to develop a deep sense of who they are and to utilise their personal strengths and individual traits to support recovery. On this week's episode Maria will be speaking about the topic of Atypical Anorexia Nervosa having worked extensively with adolescents who have experienced Atypical Anorexia as well as Anorexia Nervosa. So let's get into it!   Podcast Summary: 1. The similarities between Atypical Anorexia Nervosa to Anorexia Nervosa 2. The long- term effects of Atypical Anorexia 3. Different body compositions and genetics 4. The challenges with the Adolescent period 5. The stigma associated with Atypical Anorexia 6. Are you an orchid or a dandelion type of person?   Links to Maria: Website: mariaganci.com or apttherapeuticsolutions.com.  Maria Ganci's Books: ·       ‘Unpack Your Eating Disorder' ·       ‘Letting Go of the ED: Embracing Me ·       ‘Hold My Hand' for parents ·       ‘Survive FBT' Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Alternative Medicine Therapist, Intuitive Healer and Author, Laurie Levine. Laurie is the author of 3 published books, The Power of Creating Through Affirmations, Blessings of Gratitude and Spiritual Medicine. Over the years Laurie has written for many prominent magazines and newspapers such as Nature and Health, Wellbeing, The West Australian and has appeared on TV and radio. Where she produced the first ever relaxation meditation on Qantas airlines flights in the 90s. Laurie was trained as an Enrolled Nurse back in the United States where after a back injury was no longer able to nurse. This Is where Laurie threw herself into Alternative Medicine where she was trained in acupressure, Cranial and Sacral Therapy and is the Developer of Emotional Release Point Therapy. Laurie also runs crystal bowl sound healing sessions to help deeply relax the physical and mental body. Laurie has been doing healing work for nearly 40 years and has been a Kundalini Yoga Teacher for the past 16 years. Where one of Laurie's greatest passions is going to help the children at Nepal Orphans home in Kathmandu. Laurie raises money for the kids and travels there every year to visit the children, teach yoga and other classes to the children at the orphanage. Laurie also supports the women in the area at the Chelsea Education and Community Centre in Nepal. On today's episode we will be speaking about the power of yoga, sound healing, meditation, visualisations, gratitude, and the importance of processing emotions that are held in the body. This is where Laurie dives deep into the role of Acupressure in understanding the connection between our emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual body. Through Laurie's incorporated daily practices and healing modalities she can help people identify the emotions that may be held in the body and provide tools on how to release them. So please, enjoy our next lovely guest, Laurie! Podcast Summary:   1.    Acupressure 2.  Unprocessed emotions showing up in the body 3.  Breath work and breathing deeply 4.  Sound healing and meditation 5.  Gratitude and affirmations 6.  Acknowledging and processing emotions such as grief   Links to Laurie: Website:https://www.laurielevine.com/ Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special Inpatient Eating Disorder Group Therapist at Hollywood Private Hospital, Tess Allan. Tess is studying her Post Graduate Psychology degree at the Cairnmillar Institute in Perth. Where she has also had experience working at Headspace for over 3 years working in the space of mental health, eating disorders, psychological assessments, group therapy, family therapy, working with children and more. Hollywood Private Hospital is part of the Ramsey Health Care which offers a mental health clinic part of Ramsey mental health. Holly private hospital also offers a range of other Allied Health Services and Treatments at Ramsey Health Plus such as Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology. Tess now works full time at Hollywood Private Hospital within the inpatient and outpatient treatment options for those who experience eating disorders. Where she works in a special special program for those who are medically stable however, would benefit from inpatient or outpatient treatment on a voluntary basis.   On this week's episode we will be speaking about Tess's clinical experience working at an Eating Disorder Group Therapist in an inpatient outpatient setting. This also includes the experiences, challenges, themes, and breakthroughs of those who go through this form of treatment. Tess will also be discussing the therapies, tools and what works best within her practice working within a hospital setting. So please on that note, please enjoy our next lovely get Tess!   Podcast Summary: 1. Voluntary inpatient and outpatient treatment for those who are medically stable 2. The crossover of treating different eating disorders in a group setting 3.  The support of people who have also struggled with an eating disorder 4. Being able to communicate your boundaries and values with people 5. The amazing breakthroughs that people have had through treatment 6.  The role of the hospital and having a multidisciplinary team Links to Hollywood Private Hospital via website: https://www.hollywoodprivate.com.au/ Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be bringing back one of our much-loved guests Dietitian and Nutritionist in the making Julie- Ann Yap. Julz works at BodyMatters as one of our very own client care specialists where Julz is currently completing a Bachelor of Science majoring in Nutrition and Psychology Science at The University of Sydney. Where Julz endeavours to study her Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics to become a registered Dietitian. Julz has also been on the podcast in previous episodes where she shared her story with disordered eating and what helped her the most to recover. As Julz is now someone who embraces food, cooking recipes, and adventures on her social media Julz has overcome Orthorexia type behaviours and strict food rules. Where Julz shares with us today her gratitude for her ongoing relationship with food, cooking, exercise, and food experiences. Through lots of self- care tools and ways to create a positive mindset Julz best utilises some approaches that she uses to best get through the holiday season when those old eating disorder thoughts appear.   This episode is for anyone who struggles with the festive period as the holiday season can bring up lots of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, family conflicts, and grief & loss for those who have lost loved ones. As we are so close to the Christmas period filled with fun, friendship, activities, movies, celebrations, and decorations this period does bring up lots of different emotions for everyone. Especially for those with a history or current experiences with disordered eating these emotions may require a level of support which is important to speak to a trusted person about. In this episode we explore how to best support someone in the family who may be struggling with the festive period as well as some skills that everybody can use to care for themselves over this period. We also acknowledge that over the holiday periods there may be lots of difficult conversations or comments from family members or colleagues; however, it is always appropriate for us to state our needs and boundaries with those around us. So, to provide a little comfort to us over the holiday period, please enjoy our lovely guest Julz!  Podcast Summary: 1. Being flexible with food over the holiday period 2. The holidays are for family, friends, joy, and memories 3. Its normal to eat more foods over the holidays 4. It's not appropriate to comment on people's food or body 5. It's okay to have difficult feelings around the holidays 6. Self- care and time for yourself over the holiday period    Links to Julz: Instagram: @julzhealth Tiktok: julzhealth   Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on ⁠1800 33 4673⁠. You can also ⁠chat online⁠ or ⁠email

On this weeks episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest Provisional Psychologist and Family Therapist from here at BodyMatters, Jennifer Poynton. Jen is a Provisional Psychologist who came to BodyMatters with more than 5 years of clinical experience. She previously worked as a counsellor supporting individuals and significant others with issues related to problematic alcohol and drug use, and in suicide prevention settings prior to commencing her registration as a Provisional Psychologist in regional West Australia. Jen has worked as a Provisional Psychologist for three years in regional Western Australia with adolescents and young people at headspace, in community mental health with clients experiencing severe and persistent mental health issues, in private practice supporting NDIS and private clients, and for low-cost NGO services providing family and individual counselling. In addition to this, her understanding of the issues experienced by individuals across the lifespan is supported by her Honours qualification in Psychology, a minor in Addiction studies, and post graduate School Psychology studies.   Through her past roles, Jen gained exposure to supporting people experiencing eating disorders. This led Jen to where she is today – passionate about working to support people with eating disorders, disordered eating, weight issues, body image concerns and body dysmorphia. Jen also has a particular interest in supporting people who have or are seeking bariatric surgery. Jen has obtained foundational clinical qualifications in supporting and treating individuals experiencing eating disorders and further extended this knowledge with specific eating disorder therapeutic treatment qualifications in Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) and Maudsley Family Based Therapy (MFBT). Jen has recently completed a professional development credentialing scholarship through the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders (ANZAED).   On this week's episode Jen will be speaking on the topic of fear, its links to eating disorders, anxiety, and our ability to live the life we want to live. Jen speaks about the role that fear has in our lives and how it is treated when there are excessive levels of fear in our lives impacting our ability to function. Especially, when it comes to behaviours around food, body and fear in general. So on that note, please enjoy our next lovely guest Jen!   Podcast Summary 1. Fear is part of our human evolution 2. Excessive amounts of fear in eating disorders 3. Fear leading to avoidance behaviours 4. How fear maintains eating disorders and limiting beliefs 5. Facing the fears and celebrating showing up Links from the episode:  BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠email

On this week's episode, I am pleased to introduce you to our next special guest, Shannon Calvert. Shannon is an independent Lived Experience Educator and Advisor. Her personal journey, spanning over three decades, is marked by her battle with longstanding eating disorders and the management of multiple health and mental health challenges. Her personal experiences, including caring for her mother, who received palliative care until her end of life, have profoundly shaped her commitment to systemic reform. Shannon is dedicated to improving access to high-quality care and support, emphasising the importance of compassion and dignity in treatment and care. Shannon has made significant contributions to both government and non-government sectors in an advisory capacity. Her expertise covers a broad spectrum of areas, including eating disorders, mental health, suicide prevention, and palliative care. She has provided training and support to multidisciplinary teams, focusing on trauma-informed interventions. She has facilitated lived experience partnerships and co-designed policy development, research initiatives, and educational programs. Shannon has presented at national and international forums, discussing the importance of compassion in treatment interventions, the role of lived experience in policy design and education, and the Lived Experience (Peer) workforce. She has also shared her personal lived experience, providing invaluable insights into the realities of living with an eating disorder and trauma. Shannon has held several roles, including the Lived Experience and Co-Production Co-Lead of the Australian Eating Disorder Research and Translation Centre, Co-Chair of the WA Eating Disorder Network, and Co-Chair of the Eating Disorder Peer Workforce Guidelines Working Group with the Butterfly Foundation. She has contributed to expert advisory panels for the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission and the MRFF Childhood Mental Health Research Plan. She is also a special adviser to the National Women's Health Advisory Council.   Podcast Summary: 1.  The role and significance of family connections and experiences through shared meals. 2. Navigating the trials and challenging intersections of puberty, school, and family dynamics 3. Managing the interplay between various co-occurring mental health and health conditions. 4. Unpacking the health ramifications of eating disorders. 5. Embedding compassion and empathy in treatment practices. 6. The transformative process of reconnecting with your heart, finding self-worth and healing. Links from the episode:  BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠ or ⁠email

On this week's episode I am excited to be bringing back one of the podcasts' special guest, Krissy Travaglia. Krissy is a Mental Health Social Worker, working from the Bromham clinic, an eating disorder treatment clinic based in Melbourne. The Bromham clinic is a multidisciplinary medical practice dedicated to the treatment of Eating Disorders through the discipline of Psychiatry, Psychology, Dietetics, and Social Work. Krissy has previously been a Senior Clinician and Co- Ordinator of the WRC Butterfly Day Program. Where she has further experience working at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) as well at the Monash Health Wellness and Recovery Centre.  Before having her 3 children Krissy also provided various education and training programs focused on Eating Disorder treatment, alongside providing both clinical group work, family-based interventions, facilitating skills workshops as well as Single Session Family Consultations (SSFC). On this week's episode we will be speaking about all things body image, beauty stands, social media and tools for body appreciation. So please welcome back our lovely guest Krissy!   Podcast Summary   1.     Unrealistic beauty standards 2.     Body image distress 3.     Reassurance seeking 4.     Self-compassion 5.     A ripple effect of body positivity 6.     Making peace with your body   Links for Krissy:  Bromham Clinic: https://www.bromhamclinic.com.au/ Links from the episode:  BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on ⁠1800 33 4673⁠. You can also ⁠chat online⁠ or email

On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Recovery Coach and Co-podcast host Holly Sunday. Holly is a Recovery Coach at Beyond Body Coaching where Holly works with her own Recovery Coach Mia Findlay as well as co- hosts the Beyond Body Podcast with Mia. Holly is based in Byron Bay Australia where she enjoys surfing, painting, growing flowers, cooking, reading novels, and chatting to like-minded strangers at the farmer's market. Holly also has her own practice Hi Beautiful which offers a range of services including meditation, mindfulness practices and group work. On this week's episode Holly shares her own lived experience with disordered eating and being brave within her big life changes. Where Holly shares her childhood experiences of becoming body conscious and falling into the diet culture of crash dieting. Being surrounded by so many other girls also being trapped in the diet culture and disordered eating mindsets. However, Holly really found strength in her authenticity to work on developing tools of mindfulness, embodiment, creativity, vulnerability, and seeking support. Where Holly so kindly shares her story of finding inner belongingness and being okay with the discomfort of the unknown. So please, enjoy our next lovely guest Holly! Podcast Summary: 1. Bringing some childlike fun into your life 2. Disordered eating in your social circle 3. Resilience being built on vulnerability and honesty 4. The power of someone else believing in you 5. Sitting with your emotions and allowing them 6. The little choices we make matter Beyond Body Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YdHVmbe4ZXjQs5InSfy0f Beyond Body Coaching Website: https://www.beyondbodycoach.com/ Holly Sunday Instagram: @hi.beautiful___ Hi Beautiful Coaching: https://linktr.ee/HiBeautifulCoaching Hi Beautiful Website: https://www.hibeautiful.com.au/homepage

On this week's episode I am super excited to be reintroducing one of our lovely guests that we have had on the podcast again Dietitian and Founder of Love What You Eat, Zoe Nicholson. Zoe has been working as a Dietitian in private practice for almost 20 years now working from Melbourne Victoria. Over the 20 years Zoe has been privately practicing she's conducted nutrition seminars and workshops for various workplaces or corporations, created ongoing content and written her own Dietetic blogs. Zoe Founded the organisation Love What you eat in 2004 where before COVID- 19 had 5 practices across Melbourne including in Malvern, North Melbourne, East Melbourne, Coburg and Kew). Zoe also started what's called the Moderation Movement back in 2014 with Counsellor Jodie Arnot which has now gathered nearly 40 thousand followers on Facebook. The Moderation Movement has been such a great movement for people really being able to help people explore their relationships with food and body through interactive workshops and events. Zoe works from a size inclusive and non- dieting approach to health that helps people heal their preoccupation with food or movement so that they can live a life that happily incorporates the best parts of it.  On this week's episode we will be speaking about the reasons as to why all foods have value from a dietetic perspective. Where Zoe will explore how people can become so preoccupied with Diet Culture and really miss out on the best parts of enjoying food. Zoe will also go through the importance of addressing all aspects of food and wellbeing. Zoe has had appearances on 774 ABC Melbourne, Channel 10, 3AW, GOLD FM radio and numerous media contributions including the Herald Sun, Women's Weekly and Body + Soul. Zoe acknowledges that so many people are just wanting to feel normal around food and heal their relationship with food. So on that note, please enjoy our lovely guest Zoe.   Podcast Summary:  1.     Food trends overtime 2.     Not making decisions around food based on external information 3.     The Dessert Scenario and the value of foods such as chocolate 4.     Why the body needs sugar 5.     Giving yourself options with food 6.     The importance of experiencing joy with food   Links to Zoe:  Instagram:@zoe.dietitian.lovewhatyoueat Website: ⁠https://lovewhatyoueat.com.au/⁠ Love what you eat on facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/lovewhatyoueatdietitian/⁠  Moderation Movement on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/moderationmovement⁠  Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on ⁠1800 33 4673⁠. You can also ⁠chat online⁠ or ⁠email

On this week's episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Neuro- linguistic Programming Practitioner (NLP) Millie Thomas. Millie is the Founder of HealED which offers Eating Disorder Recovery Coaching and NLP for those who are experiencing disordered eating. On this weeks episode Millie so bravely opens up about her lived experience with Anorexia Nervosa after struggling with the Eating Disorder for 15 years. Millie was told by healthcare professionals that they didn't believe she would ever recover from her Eating Disorder and palliative care was the only option. Thankfully Millie survived the mental illness that nearly took her life and is now here to share with people that no matter how long or hard your eating disorder journey has been there is always hope for a full recovery. Now Millie is an Eating Disorder recovery advocate and speaker who really promotes recovery, reinvention and working towards a life free from Eating Disorders. Millie is passionate about changing the Eating Disorder treatment landscape to include many voices of invaluable lived experience. So please enjoy our lovely guest Millie!   Podcast Summary 1. Millie's story of recovering from Anorexia Nervosa 2. Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner 3. The power of other people holding on to hope for you 4. Fighting for your inner child 5. Affirmations, collages, quotes, and reminders in recovery 6. Self-care and connecting to nature Links to Millie Thomas: Instagrams: @millietnz & @healedrecoverycoach Podcast: RenourishedED HealED website: https://www.healed.net.au/ Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau Support Wise at BMA: https://www.supportwise.com.au/ Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠email