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Podcast summary of articles from the June 2024 edition of the Journal of Emergency Medicine from the American Academy of Emergency Medicine.  Topics include chest pain work up in the ED, syphilis, nephrotic syndrome, leishmaniasis, and abdominal compartment syndrome.  Guest speaker is Dr. Kinda Sweidan.

For Chanel Kenner, her lifelong dedication to developing a health and sustainable relationship with food began very personally. She needed to make some serious life changes and understand those were changes she would live with daily, for the rest of her life.   Today Chanel is a dietician who helps clients understand the concept of diet, which can have both positive and negative implications depending on individual interpretations. She emphasizes the importance of understanding that diet refers to an individual's habitual eating pattern, which can be influenced by cultural, social, and personal aspects.   She also discusses the concept of food shaming, particularly in schools, and the importance of promoting a positive conversation about food. She advocates for Kenner advocates for the Ellyn Satter method of feeding, which involves parents deciding what food is served, when, and where, while children decide what they will eat and how much. This approach promotes autonomy and a healthy relationship with food.   Listen For 4:41 The Role of Parents in Recovery from Eating Disorders 8:47 Empowering the Individual in Recovery 15:20 Challenging Diet Culture and Food Shaming 28:48 Promoting Positive Food Relationships in Children   Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click   Guest: Chanel Kenner, RDN Instagram | Facebook | Website Download Chanel's free nutrition guide for parents of “picky eaters”   Contact Kate: Email | Website | Kate's Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Chanel Kenner, her lifelong dedication to developing a health and sustainable relationship with food began very personally. She needed to make some serious life changes and understand those were changes she would live with daily, for the rest of her life.   Today Chanel is a dietician who helps clients understand the concept of diet, which can have both positive and negative implications depending on individual interpretations. She emphasizes the importance of understanding that diet refers to an individual's habitual eating pattern, which can be influenced by cultural, social, and personal aspects.   She also discusses the concept of food shaming, particularly in schools, and the importance of promoting a positive conversation about food. She advocates for Kenner advocates for the Ellyn Satter method of feeding, which involves parents deciding what food is served, when, and where, while children decide what they will eat and how much. This approach promotes autonomy and a healthy relationship with food.   Listen For 4:41 The Role of Parents in Recovery from Eating Disorders 8:47 Empowering the Individual in Recovery 15:20 Challenging Diet Culture and Food Shaming 28:48 Promoting Positive Food Relationships in Children   Guest: Chanel Kenner, RDN Instagram | Facebook | Website Download Chanel's free nutrition guide for parents of “picky eaters”   Contact Kate: Email | Website | Kate's Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Blu interviews Drew Mulvey MS, CDN, CNS, CLT, PNL1, CISN. Drew graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Bridgeport with a Master of Science in Human Nutrition in 2018 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 2012.  She is currently certified by the state of Connecticut as a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist as well as a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Leap Therapist, Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Integrative Sports Nutritionist, and has her own practice Redeeming Life Nutrition, LLC.   Drew has gained her nutrition experience working in several arenas including weight loss clinics, personal training, interning under a naturopathic doctor, through her personal practice, and a competitive residency program under a functional medicine nutritionist. She prides herself in helping active women transform their mindsets and beliefs around food, find their true selves, and empower them to ignite their true athletic potential. Her passion stems from my struggles with disordered eating and multiple health battles during my teens, such as Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Autoimmunity, and bulimia. In her twenties, from overactivity and disordered eating patterns known as orthorexia, she developed the Female Athlete Triad, a complex stemming from low energy intake and leading to a loss of menses and decreased bone density.  All these significantly impacted on her athletic career and could have all been avoided.    She decided to enroll in her Master of Nutrition program so that her eyes were open to other avenues such as Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture, Nutrition, Supplementation, Food Sensitivity Testing, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Mindset Reformation. By incorporating these principles, entering a 12-step program known as Celebrate Recovery, and reshaping her relationship with food and herself; she was able to break the chains of disordered eating and regain her athletic ability back. Today, she has now found a deep passion for endurance sports and has an Ironman 70.3 set in her future endeavors.   Her goal is to get to the root cause of the problem spiritually, emotionally, and physically to create new foundations, leading these women to transformation and success in their athletic careers and their lives.  It is an incredibly individualized approach that captures their strengths and uses them to "break the cycle."  

Eating Disorders, Part 2, Show NotesIn this episode of the Motor City Hypnotist Podcast, we are discussing eating disorders. And I'm also going to be giving listeners a FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE!  Stay tuned!FIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I'll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)WINNER OF THE WEEK; A Dog Lost For 36 Hours Rang the Animal Shelter's Doorbellhttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dog-lost-for-36-hours-rings-animal-shelter-doorbell/OverviewSTATISTICS•        It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder – seven million women and one million men•        One in 200 American women suffers from anorexia•        Two to three in 100 American women suffers from bulimia•        Nearly half of all Americans personally know someone with an eating disorder (Note: One in five Americans suffers from mental illnesses.)•        An estimated 10 – 15% of people with anorexia or bulimia are malesMORTALITY RATES•        Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness•        A study by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders reported that 5 – 10% of anorexics die within 10 years after contracting the disease; 18-20% of anorexics will be dead after 20 years and only 30 – 40% ever fully recover•        The mortality rate associated with anorexia nervosa is 12 times higher than the death rate of ALL causes of death for females 15 – 24 years old.•        20% of people suffering from anorexia will prematurely die from complications related to their eating disorder, including suicide and heart problemsACCESS TO TREATMENT•        Only 1 in 10 people with eating disorders receive treatment•        About 80% of the girls/women who have accessed care for their eating disorders do not get the intensity of treatment they need to stay in recovery – they are often sent home weeks earlier than the recommended stay•        Treatment of an eating disorder in the US ranges from $500 per day to $2,000 per day. The average cost for a month of inpatient treatment is $30,000. It is estimated that individuals with eating disorders need anywhere from 3 – 6 months of inpatient care. Health insurance companies for several reasons do not typically cover the cost of treating eating disorders•        The cost of outpatient treatment, including therapy and medical monitoring, can extend to $100,000 or moreADOLESCENTS•        Anorexia is the 3rd most common chronic illness among adolescents•        95% of those who have eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25•        50% of girls between the ages of 11 and 13 see themselves as overweight•        80% of 13-year-olds have attempted to lose wFIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I'll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind. David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City Hypnotist

Eating Disorders, Part 1, Show NotesIn this episode of the Motor City Hypnotist Podcast, we are discussing eating disorders. And I'm also going to be giving listeners a FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE!  Stay tuned!FIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I'll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)WINNER OF THE WEEK; Man Who Didn't Read or Write Until His Late Teens Becomes Cambridge University's Youngest Black Professorhttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/man-who-didnt-read-until-teens-becomes-youngest-black-professor-at-cambridge/OverviewSTATISTICS•        It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder – seven million women and one million men•        One in 200 American women suffers from anorexia•        Two to three in 100 American women suffers from bulimia•        Nearly half of all Americans personally know someone with an eating disorder (Note: One in five Americans suffers from mental illnesses.)•        An estimated 10 – 15% of people with anorexia or bulimia are malesMORTALITY RATES•        Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness•        A study by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders reported that 5 – 10% of anorexics die within 10 years after contracting the disease; 18-20% of anorexics will be dead after 20 years and only 30 – 40% ever fully recover•        The mortality rate associated with anorexia nervosa is 12 times higher than the death rate of ALL causes of death for females 15 – 24 years old.•        20% of people suffering from anorexia will prematurely die from complications related to their eating disorder, including suicide and heart problemsACCESS TO TREATMENT•        Only 1 in 10 people with eating disorders receive treatment•        About 80% of the girls/women who have accessed care for their eating disorders do not get the intensity of treatment they need to stay in recovery – they are often sent home weeks earlier than the recommended stay•        Treatment of an eating disorder in the US ranges from $500 per day to $2,000 per day. The average cost for a month of inpatient treatment is $30,000. It is estimated that individuals with eating disorders need anywhere from 3 – 6 months of inpatient care. Health insurance companies for several reasons do not typically cover the cost of treating eating disorders•        The cost of outpatient treatment, including therapy and medical monitoring, can extend to $100,000 or moreADOLESCENTS•        Anorexia is the 3rd most common chronic illness among adolescents•        95% of those who have eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25•        50% of girls between the ages of 11 and 13 see themselves as oFIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I'll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind. David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City Hypnotist

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Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder. These numbers seem bleak, but there is hope and a healthier way to live and love your body. After years of being a professional gymnast, Natasha Houston found her dream job as an Orange Theory Fitness coach. On the podcast, she shares her story of living with an eating disorder, why she believes it started, and how she is learning to love herself and her body.Like everything in life, her recovery journey is filled with peaks and valleys. At Youturn Health we know that by talking about our mental health, no matter where we are in the journey, we will reduce stigma and ultimately invite others to raise their hand and ask for help. Thank you, Natasha, for joining our mission, being vulnerable enough to share your story, and making it ok to discuss eating disorders and body image. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helplinehttps://anad.org/https://equip.health/https://connectionswellnessgroup.com/All stats below are listed here: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/statistics-research-eating-disorders-Eating disorders are serious and sometimes fatal illnesses that cause severe disturbances to a person's eating behaviors. Obsessions with food, body weight, and shape may also signal an eating disorder. Common eating disorders include binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and, less common but very serious, anorexia nervosa.-Among female high school athletes in aesthetic sports, 41.5% reported disordered eating. They were eight times more likely to incur an injury than athletes in aesthetic sports who did not report disordered eating-In a study on social media, nearly all girls (95%) say they see the onslaught of negative beauty critiques on social media posts, comments, photos, and videos, and a majority see them at least once a week (72%) and wish social media were a space that empowered body positivity (62%).-According to Common Sense Media, 41% of teen girls say the use social media to “make themselves look cooler.” Teens feel pressure to look good and cool online, but also feel social media helps their friendships and connections.-One study of teen girls found that social media users were significantly more likely than non-social media users to have internalized a drive for thinness and to engage in body surveillance. -Another study found social media use is linked to self-objectification, and using social media for merely 30 minutes a day can change the way you view your own body.

“You are what you eat.” We are continuously negotiating our identity through food, setting the boundaries of the self. Inscribed into the symptoms of anorexia is an unconscious conflict of identity, which has something to do with one's own longings and cravings, with a hunger for the other. In psychodynamic therapies, these longings become part of the therapeutic exchange, while also leading to a characteristic dilemma. Support us on Patreon and get the scripts to the episodes: www.patreon.com/lives Our youtube-channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LivesoftheUnconscious Visit our website: www.psy-cast.org Donation via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QH82X6SWVJ9LY

Liz Dale is a Worimi Woman and Doctor of Psychology whose work involves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's lived experience of eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as Aboriginal approaches to wellness and care. A holistic approach is becoming increasingly accepted as key to ongoing recovery. However, many of us steeped in Western European treatment models are still figuring out what a holistic approach might actually mean. Dr. Dale believes that understanding and appreciating an Indigenous worldview can help. “Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing can enhance the mainstream treatment sector,” she says. To Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, good health as more than merely the absence of disease, and social and emotional wellbeing is the foundation of both physical and mental health. A person's whole life is involved: their physical, social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual well-being, as well as their connection to Country and community. “Australia is a very individualistic society,” says Dr. Dale. “That's a huge contrast to Aboriginal culture, which is entirely collectivist. Our sense of self is inseparable from and embedded within our family and the members of our community. It's connected to the Country that we're from, and within that Country, we have access to all the knowledge that we need to understand how to live.” The problem is that, currently, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are up to three times more likely to experience mental health conditions and eating disorders than their non-Aboriginal peers. Dr Dale spent time with host Sam Ikin in this episode of Let's Talk in Depth to review why this is true, as well as how culture and community can support any person at risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen as Liz and Tiffany discuss the stigma associated with eating disorders and the myths that surround them. By talking about this on the podcast we hope to bring this into the light, disbanding shame and secrecy. There is hope, there is help. About TiffanyTiffany is a Registered Dietitian with a varied, unique professional background. Her nutrition expertise and clinical experience are paired with a background in psychology and various positions including social work, and restaurant management. Incorporating validated theories such as Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating, She approaches nutrition with a holistic and inclusive perspective. She is passionate about helping people on their journey toward food freedom, reconnection with their bodies, and the pursuit of health and wellness.https://connectionswellnessgroup.com/

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It's the most basic of questions and the one most often asked on the Butterfly Helpline: How do you know it's an eating disorder?   “If you're even considering that there might be an eating disorder going on,” says Dr. Simon Wilksch, senior eating disorders research fellow at Flinders University, “it's likely there's something happening that's worth checking out.”   Why? The problem is that a key feature of an eating disorder is that the person experiencing it often hides their condition and doesn't see it as a treatable issue. Meanwhile, left undiagnosed and untreated, an eating disorder can lead to serious and long-lasting physical, psychological, and social consequences.  Matthew knew little about eating disorders, so when his daughter began restricting her diet and increasing her exercising, at first, he believed her reassurances that she was OK. It was only when she had to be hospitalised for malnutrition that he and the family were galvanised into action.  Jane couldn't relate to the typical symptoms, yet her eating disorder was ruining her life. When she finally broke down exhausted by years of distress and behaviours she got the help that she needed and fully recovered.  The good news is that there are resources that outline the signs, symptoms, and risks, and screening tools for frontline health professionals. First, listen to our new podcast to learn more about what is – or isn't – an eating disorder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If a person experiences a mental health issue, most people know that their family is also affected in varying ways. In this podcast, we look at the impact of eating disorders on siblings– how they feel about their brother or sister's eating disorder, how they feel about their sibling's experience, what support they feel able to offer, and what support they may actuallyneed for themselves. It's a complex family dynamic and one that needs to be handled with awareness - for everyone's sake.Butterfly's Clinical Director, Ranjani Utpala, tells us what the research says about the impact on siblings, their role in recovery and what may be helpful for their own wellbeing. Adam, Rose, and Jessica describe life with an eating disorder's grip on a sibling, their concerns and frustrations, and offer insights from a sibling's perspective for parents, carers, and health care professionals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before she was the CEO of Australia's Mental Health Commission, Christine Morgan served for 10 years as CEO of Butterfly. And to mark Butterfly's 20th anniversary, she sat down with Sam Ikin for an in-depth review of eating disorders in Australia. Their conversation included the state of awareness, research, diagnosis, and treatment options - first looking back to 2002 and then looking forward to 20 years from today.“It was pretty horrific back in 2002," she says. “Thank goodness we've moved on.”Christine was instrumental in getting eating disorders on the government's radar. She commissioned the first economic impact report in 2012 whereby she was able to establish prevalence rates and the effect of eating disorders on the economy. With this as her springboard, she successfully advocated for investment in research, prevention, evidence-based treatments, and psycho-social supports."When you unbundle the economic perspective, you see the impact on somebody's life,” she explains.But the impact report was only one of many contributions Christine has made to people living with eating disorders and those who care about them. Listen to her story and thoughts about the next 20 years for eating disorder prevention and care.If you're keen on reading the Paying the Price report from 2012 you will find on the Butterfly website and if you're really into reports and publications there are plenty on Butterfly's research policy publications page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how head trauma, emotional trauma and infections can trigger gut issues like SIBO and IBS by impacting the electrical and chemical connections between the gut and the brain. Hear about an exciting new diagnostic technique, the electrogastogram (EGG), that along with an EEG (electroencephalogram) can determine the directionality of gut-brain problems, and with neurofeedback, correct them, in this replay of episode 20 from December 2019 with Dr. Corey Deacon. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

To mark 20 years of service to all those affected by body image issues and eating disorders, our new podcast looks at the past, present and future of care. Sam talks to Claire Middleton, the desperate mum who started Butterfly from her kitchen table and in doing so changed hundreds of thousands of lives. He also talks to Shannon Calvert, who lived with an eating disorder for 30 years and has become a career advocate for the voice of lived experience. She currently serves on the Australian Government's Eating Disorder Technical Advisory Group. Representing the future is Melissa Keller-Tuberg, a young Youth Research Council member whose mission is not only to break down barriers to help seeking, but to build a future that promises more inclusive and more effective prevention, intervention and support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The teenage years can be fun and exciting but they're also a period when we're particularly vulnerable to body image concerns. Young people are developmentally inclined to compare themselves to others, but this developmental drive is intensified by external influences, including the constant presence of social media that showcases unrealistic body ideals.Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia's most trusted parenting experts and the host of . He says developing body acceptance can help teens to build self-esteem and self confidence. In addition, a positive body image can lead to improved mental and physical health later in life.Channel 9's Parental GuidanceDr. Coulson says there are ways parents and carers can support young people's growth in this area. He sat down to share his ideas with Sam Ikin for this episode of Let's Talk In Depth. As the father of six daughters, he also has some experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The relationship between autism and eating disorders is not well known but it's surprisingly common. It's so common that some of Australia's top clinicians recommend everyone who lives with an eating disorder take an autism test. "Somewhere between 30 and 35 per cent of individuals with eating disorders may actually also be autistic, but it's likely to have not been diagnosed prior to the onset of the eating disorder," says Dr Amy Talbot, clinical psychologist and director of the Talbot Centre.PhD Candidate, Laurence Cobbaert, knew she had an eating disorder but her autism diagnosis came years later. "I retrospectively analysed my entire existence. And I was like, 'yeah, this makes sense. This is it. This is me'. And everything just fell into place." Laurence says it was huge moment in her life. "It was overwhelming a sense of like rebirth to a certain degree. I didn't feel like I was broken anymore. I just felt like I was me. I was different. And there's nothing wrong with that."She is so fascinated by her own eating disorder and autism that she is using her own experience to guide her PhD study. "I'm investigating the connections between autism and eating disorders"Many clinicians, like Dr Talbot, are working hard to help improve the services available to autistic people who also suffered from eating disorders. But the situation as it stands now is much better than Sue Bloom remembers. Her daughter, Lisa, has lived with an eating disorder for more than three decades and has also been diagnosed with Aspergers. "The doctor said 'No child will willingly starve themselves,' talking to me like an overprotective mother. Another doctor said 'She's just a picky eater. You're overreacting, you being overprotective.' So I had many years of being considered a helicopter mum."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kai Schweizer, who identifies as gender diverse, first joined the Butterfly podcast in 2020 for the episode Gender, Sexuality and Eating Disorders. Our host Sam spent some time getting to know how Kai's emerging gender identity at an all-girls secondary school led to disordered eating behaviours. He's now a respected specialist in LGBTIQA+ issues, including this community's experience of eating disorders."We know that treating your discomfort with your body, your dysphoria, or your incongruence through disordered eating doesn't solve the problem you're experiencing," he says. "It doesn't reduce the distress that you're feeling."While Kai's teenage years were a struggle, he found a path to recovery. "It was amazing how quickly, upon starting to feel more congruent in the body I was living in, that it became more comfortable to nourish and care about it," he says. "It is really easy to not care for the body you live in when it doesn't feel permanent. As my body became more of a home for me, it became more important to take better care of myself."Today, Kai's a sexologist and researcher focused on trans and gender-diverse health. Two in three trans young people have engaged in disordered eating behaviours, and Australia needs safer treatment options for the LGBTIQA+ community. In particular, Kai calls for more understanding that transitioning can play a key role in recovery.For support for body image issues or eating disorders go to butterfly.org.au or call 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE).If you are experiencing concerns around your gender or sexuality, you can reach out to QLife, qlife.org.au or call 1800 184 527.OR LGBIQ+ Health Australia at lgbtiqhealth.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What is an eating disorder? Can too much exercise become an addiction? Where does chronic pain and dietary control come into play? Dr. Kessler shares her story of chronic pain and how she used distinct methods to pull herself out of the physical pain but also the emotional pain she suffered during her eating disorder...

It's no secret we've been fed overly narrow beauty and body standards through advertising and the media for as long as both have been around. What's less talked about are the consequences: Constant exposure to idealised bodies promotes body dissatisfaction, poor self-esteem and can trigger serious and life-threatening eating disorders."We've grown up with it," says veteran of the magazine industry and founder of , Mia Freedman. Not only are most models and celebrities “tall, white, skinny, exceptionally beautiful, flawless, and Anglo Saxon but they're also airbrushed."MamamiaThe often-toxic media industry is not only dangerous for consumers but also for the people who work in them.Journalist Shelly Horton says, "I was out on the red carpet, at all of the movie premieres, interviewing stars, all that stuff when one day my boss pulled me aside and said, “Shelly, we've decided that you're probably more valuable to us behind the scenes." When she asked why, the answer was, “You're too fat for TV."Fashion reporter Melissa Hoyer takes us to place where the media and fashion collide, often with devastating consequences. Butterfly's Communications Manager Alex Cowen talks about her work to educate journalists and advertising creatives to help them understand how a narrow view of beauty can cause real harm. And Elizabeth Paton, Project Lead of the Mindframe National Guidelines, talks about how these were developed for safe and accurate media portrayal and reporting of mental ill-health, including for eating disorders.To find our guests, here are the best places to start:Mia Freedman - Instagram @miafreedmanShelly Horton - https://shellshockedmedia.comMelissa Hoyer - https://melissahoyer.com/Alex Cowen - Butterfly Foundation WebsiteElizabeth Paton - Mindframe websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The content we consume online can have been found time and time again to be a huge driver of body image issues. According to extensive research young people are particularly at risk. Social media, in particular, is packed with unrealistic images and ideals. These platforms can be an incubator for mental illness - including eating disorders. This has been a growing problem for years and it's why the Australian Government created the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. It's effectively the country's online watchdog.Cara Webber is the senior education officer at the eSafety commission. She spends a lot of her time speaking to young people and their parents about how to have safe and positive experiences online. She is particularly interested in encouraging people to become positive influencers and take a leadership role in shaping happily and healthy digital cultures.In this episode of Let's Talk In Depth, Cara takes host Sam Ikin through some of the measures the commission is taking to make sure kids are not developing negative body image or disordered eating patterns as a result of their social media experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Negative body image can impact almost every aspect of your life, especially your sex life. And while fulfilling intimate relationships is a key component of general wellbeing, the shame hammered into us by societal messages about what bodies should look like is too often carried into the bedroom. It can seriously mess with our sexual experience.“Self-judgement and self-criticism make us feel low, and when we're feeling low, we don't feel particularly sexy,” says sex and relationships therapist, Adriene Cobcroft.Sex educator and broadcaster Nat Tencic agrees. “You're literally naked,” she says. “If you aren't comfortable in your skin, you're not going to be able to be in the moment and you're not going to be able to experience pleasure.”The good news is there are ways to improve our body image and by doing so enhance our sexual enjoyment. When Nik Mitchell learned to embrace his vulnerability and be more body kind, he opened himself up to a fulfilling sexual relationship. Bella Davis learned how to get out of her head and into her body, fully allowing herself to enjoy the moment. Dating app Bumble's Lucille McCart's insists that authenticity is key. "I guarantee you," she says, "No matter what type of body you have, there is someone out there that will find you completely beautiful, but we don't hear that enough."For help or support with negative body image go to butterfly.org.au or call the Butterfly Helpline on 1800 33 4673 or 1800 ED HOPE.To find out more about our guests in this episode:Bella Davis is on Instagram @isabelladavis6For Nat Tencic, start with her website https://nattencic.com/Addy Cobcroft also has a website https://www.adrienecobcroft.com/You can follow Lucille McCart on Instagram @lucillemccartNik Navy is also active on Instagram @nik.navySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat phobia is the fear and dislike of fat or larger bodies. It's irrational, unjust, and often expressed in damaging ways. In fact, weight stigma is associated with several negative outcomes for people in larger bodies, including decreased opportunity in employment, income, education, housing, and medical care. The mental health impacts are also well documented: increased stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem – all of which are also risk factors for eating disorders. In our new episode we unpack fat phobia, hear firsthand from award-winning writers Megan and Karyn, and the wildly popular “Bodzilla”, April, about how they have experienced it. We also hear from Dr. Xochitl dela Piedad Garcia of ACU about what the research has to say about weight discrimination, and from Georgie, an ally, about how she is addressing thin privilege to support a much-needed change in perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Social media influencer Katie Parrott uses her online presence to normalise our view of larger bodies and to talk about fatphobia, mental health, public health, food, fashion, and anything else that comes to mind. Katie spent some time with our host, Sam Ikin, talking about her journey to body acceptance. It wasn't always easy for Katie to shrug off the societal pressure to subscribe to the thin ideal, or to get where she is now: a joyful and powerful equal opportunity advocate for people of all shapes and sizes.For help with body image issues or eating disorders call the Butterfly helpline on 1800 ED HOPE that's 1800 33 4673 or go to https://butterfly.org.au/ for online support and resources.Follow Katie Parrott on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katie_parrottOr check out her website https://katieparrott.wordpress.com/about/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Symonds never considered himself to be much of a swimmer. In fact, before deciding to swim the English Channel to raise funds for Butterfly, it was probably twelve years since he swam a single lap in a pool.Jack is the sibling of a beloved sister who battled an eating disorder for close to ten years. “They say that people don't get eating disorders, but families do”, he says. “And in my experience, that was certainly true.” With this background, Jack was compelled to do something significant to support people with eating disorders, “Because every time someone receives proper care their life could be saved.” Jack's swim also benefitted Black Dog Institute, an organisation that helped him when he was dealing with his own mental health issues.What's amazing is that he started out with a modest goal to raise $10,000 but instead raised more than $275,000. Listen to him talk to Sam about why he did it, what it was like, and what he learned from this epic and life-changing experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About a million Australians are going into this holiday season - which is often defined by feasting - struggling with an eating disorder. Many of those will be hiding in plain sight.They'll be struggling but the people around them won't have any idea because they don't fit the stereotype. They don't look the way people with eating disorders are supposed to look. It's why experts say there are a significant number of people who are not being diagnosed. They may be unsure about what's going on, or they don't feel like they can ask for help because their experience feels so unusual.In this episode, we hear from AJ who developed an eating disorder at the age of 11. Being an indigenous male, he didn't think that he could possibly have an eating disorder. “I had heard of eating disorders,” he tells us. “I thought they only happened to pretty young girls who did ballet.” As a result, he went undiagnosed and untreated for years until a thoughtful teacher intervened.June is in her 70s and has also struggled with stigma. Her ED wasn't diagnosed she was well into her 30s, despite being there since she was 11. “The stereotype that you have to be thin to have an eating disorder is so false,” she says. “People can look very (I hate to use the word) normal, and still have an eating disorder.” She says the stigma she faced as a young woman was awful but things are improving.Social media influencer, Katie, suffered from anorexia when she was a student, but being a person in a larger body, nobody questioned her unhealthy behaviours. “I've talked to people about having an eating disorder and people assume it was binge eating disorder and I'm like ‘no, I was fully starving myself'.” She says she didn't think she had an ED either. “If you wrote down the things I was doing without knowing what I look like, anybody would say that was an eating disorder.Researcher and author of Butterfly's Community Insights Report, Claire Lister, says the data shows people who suffer from eating disorders are just as likely to hold unhelpful beliefs about them. Michelle Blanchard from the National Mental Health Commission says people are beginning to understand the complexity of eating disorders but the myths and stereotypes are still a barrier for many who live with them. The question is how do we help them come out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Scott Griffiths is one of Australia's top researchers in body image and eating disorders and a National Health and Medical Research Council Fellow at the University of Melbourne. He's currently involved in an ongoing study into the male experience of eating disorders.In this In Depth episode, he challenges the myth that men are not impacted by either body image issues or eating disorders. While people usually think that only young, privileged, white women experience eating disorders, the truth is that 30% identify as male. Dr Griffiths thinks this percentage may be much higher because men are reluctant to speak up or seek help. Still, there are intense social pressures on men to look a certain way, and this puts them at risk.“If we assume that the eating disorders we see and know about are all that are out there, then men are a minority of diagnoses”, he says. “But it wouldn't surprise me if there are many more men affected. We just don't see them because we don't know how to find them.”Find out how Dr Griffiths managed to reach men for his research work, and what Butterfly is also doing to provide education, information, and much-needed support.Find out more about Dr Scott Griffiths.To find more resources for men check out Butterfly's males, eating disorders and body image page or RESET, a conversation about boys' body image.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know that treating an eating disorder can be complicated. But when you're managing an eating disorder along with a co-occurring medical condition, that can add extra complexity.It's quite common for eating disorders to co-exist with other health issues but it's often unclear whether eating behaviours are to appropriately mitigate symptoms or are a disordered response to distress. In this episode, we talk to guests living with coexisting conditions. Host Sam Ikin also talks to experts who help their clients to manage both.Psychologist Dr Angelique Ralph says it's sometimes difficult to know if you adjusted the way you eat to treat a chronic health issue or if it is an eating disorder. “Is the health condition impacting the eating disorder, the eating disorder impacting the health condition, or are they both reinforcing each other?”For Lizzie, the eating disorder came first but she was managing it until she was diagnosed with coeliac disease. “My eating disorder flared. And I realised I was using my diagnosis as a reason not to eat.”Sienna has had a long history of diabetes coupled with an eating disorder to create a condition called diabulimia. “If you don't take your insulin, your body eats itself,” she says. “It attacks all of your organs. It eats your fat first, then everything that you put into your body is pretty much burned up.”Dietitian Shannon McDonough works primarily with people diagnosed with diabetes. "Around 35% of those living with diabetes also experience disordered eating or are actually living with an eating disorder." she says, "It's quite staggering really."Ange lives with endometriosis and has also experienced an eating disorder. “There was a mix of me self-medicating when I wasn't seeing a professional, and professionals actually giving me these diets,” she says. “I became addicted to this cycle of restriction.”As we listen to each guest's perspective, we also find out what model of treatment can help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychiatrist Richard Newton is an adjunct professor at Monash University, the clinical director of a large mental health service (that also serves as a teaching hospital), and serves on the boards of Butterfly and Wandi Nerida, Butterfly's residential treatment centre on the Sunshine Coast.In this episode, he talks with Sam Ikin about how mental health conditions, including eating disorders, often co-occur. “One of the challenges of treating someone with an eating disorder is identifying the co-morbid mental health issues that we need to treat too.”The problem is, when eating disorders are present, it can be challenging to figure out what else is at play. This is because some mental health issues are effectively mitigated or reduced by the eating disorder.The good news is that a new understanding of mental health about eating disorders is helping to improve diagnosis and care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We live in a world where we're constantly marketed cheap, addictive “food” with very little nutritional value, and we've all heard about the public health impacts of that.It's a situation that's led to a growing distrust of the food system and increased fear of food. It's little wonder there's rapidly growing interest in “healthy eating”, and it's why the diet industry has begun to systematically rebrand itself to be more about health and “wellness”. But the industry is still fundamentally a weight loss industry, with a clear focus on restricting food intake.In this episode, we ask the question, “what is healthy eating”? Dietitian Elizabeth Stathakis says a healthy diet is diverse and depends on your budget, your geography, your cultural preferences, and your medical history. There's not one healthy diet that fits for us all.Psychologist Janet Lowndes warns that when we classify foods as good or bad and get into restriction, that restriction can gain momentum. There is a real risk of developing an eating disorder.We also talk to three people who have a lived experience of how their healthy eating did indeed develop into an eating disorder. Now that they're in recovery, they describe how their idea of healthy eating has evolved to be much healthier for both their bodies and minds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many developmental and even physical changes happening in their lives, teenagers are particularly vulnerable to body image issues. Spurred on by social media, they're constantly comparing themselves to others.Having a positive body image can help teens to develop self-esteem, self-confidence, and to develop socially. It can lead to better mental and physical health later in life.The problem is research shows that, consistently, body image is one of teens' top three concerns. Also, the number of adolescents reporting body dissatisfaction is increasing, exposing more and more youngsters to long term effects.Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia's top parenting experts says a healthy body image starts at home. “The last thing we should be doing is shaming bodies,” he says. “When a child feels disconnected, shamed and unworthy, they're less likely to take the input of their parents.”Clinical Psychologist Dr Louise Adams agrees: “Body image is about much more than our bodies,” she says, “It's actually how we feel about ourselves, based on our physical appearance, and how our physical appearance has been treated in the world.”In this episode, we look at how the home environment can have a significant influence on a teen's body image. For example, positive role-modelling and demonstrated kindness toward our bodies and others' can act as a protective factor to other influences our teens can't control.We also hear from Jem and their dad, Richard, and Ashlee and her mom, Christine – Jem and Ashlee have both battled debilitating body image issues, but their families have learned to review body image in ways that are helping to see them through.To find out more about Justin Coulson's work go to https://www.justincoulson.com/To hear more from Louise Adams go to https://untrapped.com.au/And for more on Butterfly's Body Kind Families program, visit www.butterfly.org.au/bodykindfamiliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It can take a lot of courage for someone living with an eating disorder to admit they need help. But all too often those who struggle are held back by a complex health system, a shortage of trained clinicians, GPs who don't pick up on the warning signs, and the high cost of treatment. That's over and above the ever-present myths that surround eating disorders.Imogen tells us how she couldn't find the right specialists through the public health system until she became medically unstable enough to be hospitalised. Alex describes how his daughter's recovery and access to support was impacted by lockdowns in both Melbourne and Sydney. And Jeanette shares her story of dealing with medical professionals who had little experience with eating disorders. She had to travel hundreds of kilometres to get appropriate care.Dr Kim Hurst, President of the Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) confirms that the system has been difficult for people with lived experience, mostly because of the shortage of trained clinicians. Dr. Gemma Sharp, the creator of Butterfly's chatbot KIT, agrees. She advocates that all health professionals should receive at least basic training about eating disorders, regardless of what profession they're in.The good news is that Kim and Gemma are amongst many dedicated people who are developing programs to address the situation. In this podcast, you'll hear about some of these, along with all our guests' thoughts about how, in the interim, we can deal with the difficulty of accessing care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eating disorders almost always occur with other mental health issues. In fact, research tells us that 97 per cent of the time there are co-occurring mental health conditions. It's always a complex situation and there are different causes for different people. In many cases, it's difficult to tell which disorder came first.“It's very, very unusual in my experience for people with an eating disorder to only have an eating disorder,” says Monash University Adjunct Professor Richard Newton. “By and large, co-occurring mental health issues is the rule.”While it's difficult to say what caused the issues to co-occur, by understanding which conditions are present and possibly interacting, clinicians are able to help the people experiencing them find a path to recovery.Emily Unity, from Perth WA, says she was unaware of her eating disorder. “I honestly find it quite surprising to hear from a lot of people that they don't have comorbidities. I think it's more so that we're not really aware of it, or we don't have the language to talk about it. And I feel lucky enough that I do now.”For Tim, a social worker from Newcastle NSW, it was clear that his OCD came first. He says it wasn't until he was 21 that he developed body image issues which were amplified by his OCD. “I guess my OCD took on that as being scared of becoming overweight so I engaged in behaviours, and became obsessed with how I look.”Korey says her eating disorder developed as a result of extreme anxiety. “I sort of developed these coping mechanisms of controlling what I ate as a means of dealing with the amount of anxiety and anxious thoughts and energy I held on to. So I sort of channelled that into the food I ate, and sort of controlling what I ate, how much I ate.”While there are many possible mental health issues that co-occur with eating disorders Leading Mental Health researcher Professor Phillipa Hay says there are a few that co-occur more frequently “The most common are indeed anxiety disorder, social anxiety in particular, and mood disorders and depression. But everybody brings a unique experience to their eating disorder,” she says. “They are all individuals in their own capacity, and they have their own stories, their own narratives to tell. And we know that there are many common factors in those stories.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we're throwing the podcast open to you. Every month audience members ask us to answer questions about body image and eating disorders. Many of the questions are too important not to answer. We have rounded up a team of specialists with decades of clinical experience along with some people with lived experience to help us unravel some really deep and tricky issues.Drawing on the clinical knowledge of Anila Azhar, Archana Waller and Chris XXX as well as the lived experience of Dominik and Lauren we dive in deep on topics from how to approach someone you think has a problem to the genetics affecting eating disorders. There's something in this episode for everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many kids want to follow in their parent's footsteps but how do we help them avoid body dissatisfaction and eating disorders, especially if they have a lived experience themselves. Kids are great imitators and parents, teachers and other adult role models have a huge role to play in helping them accept the bodies they are in. In this episode, we're investigating how we can change the picture with kids.Body dissatisfaction is one of the highest risk factors for eating disorders and studies tell us that if you struggle with body image as a kid or as a teenager, you're far more likely to carry those feelings with you into adulthood. The troubling news for those of us who are parents is that more and more young kids are telling us that they're dissatisfied with their bodies.Psychologist and eating disorder prevention specialist Danni Rowlands tells host Sam Ikin “appearance and image are still such important things in our society and that's that's not helping people to feel comfortable or happy in their bodies.”IT professional Kelly Griffin struggled with body image issues and eating disorders for decades. “Unfortunately, [my eldest daughter] had to see your dad go through [an eating disorder]. No child should ever go through this but, even more, no child should ever see their parent go through it.” Kelly takes us through how he is helping his kids build resilience to the issues he fell prey to.Nuibeny Naam isn't a parent but plays a large part in bringing up her sisters' children. She says she suffered from body dissatisfaction because her body ‘wasn't what you would call Australian”. She came to Australia when she was nine years old and suffered from eating disorders and body dissatisfaction for decades. She says she's trying to help her nieces accept their differences and love the bodies they have.Anne Smith, lived with an eating disorder from the age of 15 until she was 30. But it wasn't until she became pregnant that she started to make up her mind to find recovery and set a strong example for her kids. “It took growing another life for me to realise how important mine was,” she said.As a parent who's been affected by an eating disorder, it's one thing to say that we don't want our kids to follow in those footsteps, but actually protecting them from it is a whole other story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience body dissatisfaction and eating disorders as much as the general population. But there are risk factors that are unique to this community, along with some unique pathways to wellness and recovery.Garra Mundine, a proud Waridjuri, Kamilaroi, Bundjulung and Yuin woman experienced body dissatisfaction and an eating disorder after moving from Country to Sydney. Today, she uses traditional art practices to resist Western ideals of beauty and to express her unique style.Felicia Foxx is a proud Kamilaroi and Dhunghutti sister-girl who is also a well-known drag performer. For years she struggled with her family's expectations of what a masculine body type should be—until she realised her slim body was just like her ancestors'.AJ William-Tchen was bullied as a teenager and says this contributed to his eating disorder which, because he is male, went undiagnosed for years. Today AJ works as a cultural mentor and mental health first aid instructor, helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids to embrace their culture for mental good health.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, Liz Dale and Jed Fraser, explain why culture can be key to wellness in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Let's yarn!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Baylis and Jackie interview fitness expert and top Savvi Fitness Wear Business owner, Kim Challan, about her personal fitness and health story.  Kim has overcome so many obstacles to achieve what she has up to this point.  It was an honor to have such quality time with her, and we are excited to bring this inspiring story to you!Learn More about Savvi Fitness WearSavii MembershipJoin our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/697684061168775/?ref=shareLearn more about Dr. Baylis: http://www.lesliebaylis.comFollow us on instagram:Dr. BaylisJackie BaileyKim ChallanFit Mom Tribe

High-performance athletes are Australia's version of Royalty. They do superhuman things and adoring fans hail them as heroes, but off the field, they are human beings. And like all human beings, they are susceptible to eating disorders and body image issues. In fact, many athletes are at much higher risk of disordered eating and eating disorders due to the intense pressures and cultural expectations placed on them.The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and the National Eating Disorder Collaboration (NEDC) have teamed up to come up with a set of guidelines to help sports teams, clubs and organisations identify warning signs and prevent athletes from developing eating disorders.In 2004, Australian Swimmer Jessica Smith hit her lowest point. She was living out her dream to compete for her country in the Paralympics in Athens but her eating disorder was holding her back. She was expected to make a podium finish but she didn't even qualify for the final.National basketball star Maddie Garrick's eating disorder took hold while she was a teenager but her experience was different from Jessica's. At the AIS she found the support and positive culture that she needed to thrive as an athlete and to find lasting recovery from her ED.In this episode, we also hear from the AIS lead nutritionist, Nikki Jeacocke and prominent sports nutritionist Fiona Sutherland about how a new set of guidelines for sporting organisations is helping create a safe culture for high performing athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can't escape the diet culture that surrounds us almost everywhere we go. Every year people start a diet as a new year's resolution. We also know that the majority of those have been abandoned by February. It leaves those who have dropped the restrictive program feeling like they've failed and possibly worse about themselves than before they started. This is because the messaging around health and weight is focussed on thin, muscular bodies that might be unrealistic for a lot of us.The dieting industry doesn't allow for diversity in body size. It tells us that higher body weight is a problem that needs to be fixed through restrictive dieting and exercise regimes. This is the message we've been told for decades. But the facts tell us it's not working. If it worked, wouldn't there be a massive reduction in obesity rates? Restrictive dieting can also be a trigger for eating disorders.Experts are now telling us that restrictive diets almost always result in overall weight gain in the long term. In this episode, we hear from leading dietitians and individuals with lived experience who are focusing on health rather than weight to help people with body image issues and eating disorders find long-term recovery.To find out more about our guests:Fiona Willer - https://www.healthnotdiets.com/Shane Jeffrey - https://www.riveroakhealth.com.au/Patrick Boyle - https://www.patrickboyle.com.au/Kate Reid - https://www.lunecroissanterie.com/contactShreen El Masry - https://beyoubefree.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolyn Costin swears full and complete recovery from eating disorders is possible. For more than 40 years, she has been changing lives through her revolutionary model of care. It was the basis for her Monte Nido residential treatment centres which have helped thousands recover. This model of care is also the basis for Australia's first residential recovery centre on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Wandi Nerida. The name, gifted by the land's traditional owners, means "gather together and blossom". It's a place for people to create new beginnings.In this Episode, Carolyn tells host Sam Ikin how she developed her model of care at a time when eating disorders were badly misunderstood. As her treatment plan developed, she began to see the huge numbers of people who needed it. "Six books later, running several hospital programs, and opening the first residential treatment centre in the United States, I've been doing a lot in the eating disorder field," she said.Now Australians suffering from eating disorders can access treatment based on Carolyn's model of care through Butterfly's Wandi Nerida. Siena Armati, who travelled all the way to the US to go to Monte Nido after going in and out of Australia's hospital system for years, and is now in full recovery, says Wandi Nerida is long overdue. "It's very beneficial. It's pretty sad that there were a lot of people who weren't able to go to places like Monte Nido."To find out more about Wandi Nerida go to wandinerida.org.au.Over a million Australians are currently experiencing an eating disorder, and less than a quarter are getting treatment or support. And it's becoming increasingly clear that eating disorders are often under-diagnosed. Everyone who experiences an eating disorder has a unique story to tell.The Butterfly podcast is produced, hosted and edited by journalist Sam Ikin, who has lived experience of binge eating disorder, in partnership with Butterfly.To find out more about eating disorders, visit the Butterfly Foundation website www.butterfly.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a time that many people look forward to. Meeting family and old friends for the first time since last year and coming together to celebrate over food and drink. But for people living with eating disorders, it can be a minefield that sparks anxiety whenever we think about it.A recent study found almost half of the general population “dreads the festive season”. The Butterfly Helpline always reports a spike in calls from people looking for support through the festive season and this year, with numbers already especially high due to COVID-19 lockdowns, they are expecting even higher volumes of contacts.In this episode of Butterfly: Let's Talk, host Sam Ikin finds how people in recovery prepare and deal with all the triggers of the season. Nicki Wilson from F.E.A.S.T says preparation is essential, not just for the sufferer, but for family and friends who want to make sure everyone has a good time. Butterfly's Manager of Treatment and Support, Michelle Sperling, has some practical tips that everyone can follow.We also hear from three brave people in recovery who share their experiences from when they were struggling and how they cope with the increased stress and triggers that come with the holiday season.Over a million Australians are currently experiencing an eating disorder, and less than a quarter are getting treatment or support. And it's becoming increasingly clear that eating disorders are often under-diagnosed. Everyone who experiences an eating disorder has a unique story to tell.The Butterfly podcast is produced, hosted and edited by journalist Sam Ikin, who has lived experience of binge eating disorder, in partnership with Butterfly.To find out more about eating disorders, visit the Butterfly Foundation website www.butterfly.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though we don't fully understand all the causes of eating disorders just yet we do know that recovery is possible. From a biological point of view, certain genes which affect food intake, appetite, metabolism, mood, and reward pleasure responses could play a part. We also know that certain personality traits could make people more vulnerable. Things like perfectionism, neuroticism, and low self esteem. So short of genetic engineering or a personality transplant, do we really have any chance of recovery?The good news is that there are many factors we can control and they can make all the difference.In this episode Sam Ikin talks to people who have been there and recovered to find out what works for them.Mia Findlay, for example, found recovery from her eating disorder after seven long and painful years. Now she works to help others get there as a recovery coach.Rupert suffered as a teenager and into early adulthood but is now proud to say he has recovered. It was a long and rocky road and he encourages anyone who is walking the same path to look at little setbacks part of the process.Astrid Welling suffered for almost 30 years before she even realised that recovery was possible for her.Over a million Australians are currently experiencing an eating disorder, and less than a quarter are getting treatment or support. And it's becoming increasingly clear that eating disorders are often under diagnosed. Everyone who experiences an eating disorder has a unique story to tell.The Butterfly podcast is produced, hosted and edited by journalist Sam Ikin, who has lived experience of binge eating disorder, in partnership with Butterfly.To find out more about eating disorders, visit the Butterfly Foundation website www.butterfly.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you think of when you hear the words “eating disorder''? The chances are, eating disorders are not what you think. If you've experienced one yourself or know someone who has you're off to a good start. Eating disorders are an extremely broad and diverse category of mental illness and most people are not aware of how prevalent they are.This episode is being released for Mental Health Month 2020 and with eating disorders being the complex mental health issues that they are, we're going to go back to the basics. Even if you've experienced an ED or you know someone who has, you're probably not aware of how wildly varied they can be.Over a million Australians are currently experiencing an eating disorder, and less than a quarter are getting treatment or support. And it's becoming increasingly clear that eating disorders are often under-diagnosed. Everyone who experiences an eating disorder has a unique story to tell.The Butterfly podcast is produced, hosted and edited by journalist Sam Ikin, who has lived experience of binge eating disorder, in partnership with Butterfly.To find out more about eating disorders, visit the Butterfly Foundation website www.butterfly.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media is a huge driver of body image issues and young people are particularly at risk. Packed with unrealistic images and ideals, social platforms can be an incubator for mental illness - including eating disorders.In this episode, we hear from young Instagram creator Jenna Abbasi who explains how social media affected her eating disorder. We also talk to Zak, a year ten student, about how he manages his social media experience to stay body positive. And we hear expert advice from Danni Rowlands, Butterfly's National Manager of Prevention Services, Suku Sukunesan, an expert researcher in Applied Social Technology at Swinburne University, and Cara Webber from the eSafety Commission.Content warning: This podcast talks about eating disorders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie is in recovery from an eating disorder, and says her struggles with body image and disordered eating were triggered in high school, when she began to feel on “on the outer” from her straight peers.One million people in Australia will struggle with an eating disorder during their lifetime, and a significant number belong to the LGBTIQA+ community. Yet only 25% of those living with an eating disorder will ever seek help because they don't fit the stereotype.Kai, who identifies as trans, developed an eating disorder that suppressed his puberty, because he thought only women got eating disorders. Mitch came out as gay in the middle of a relapse of anorexia, but was told that his identity was just a symptom of his being unwell.The history of discrimination against LGBTIQA+ people, along with not enough trained professionals to serve this community, is why many do not get the treatment they need. The good news is there are people working to change that. In this month's Butterfly: Let's Talk podcast, we talk to Katie, Mitch and Kai about their recovery, and to Dr. Scott Griffiths and Tarn Lee - two insightful professionals who work in the space. Let's talk.The Butterfly National Helpline is free and confidential, and we encourage anyone who thinks they may need help with their body image or eating—or just want to find out more—to call 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) or visit butterfly.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how head trauma, emotional trauma and infections can trigger gut issues by impacting the electrical firing of the intestines. Hear about an exciting new diagnostic technique, the electrogastogram (EGG), that along with an EEG (electroencephalogram) can determine the directionality of gut-brain problems, and with neurofeedback, correct them. We also discuss how eating disorders may originate not with the brain but in the gut, the importance of sun for the gut lining, how to test for low stomach acid, and so much more! Lindsey Parsons, EdD, the host, helps clients solve gut issues, reverse autoimmune disease and type 2 diabetes naturally and lose weight without cutting calories or cutting out major food groups. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 1-hour Healthy and Sustainable Weight Loss/Health Restoration Breakthrough Session. Dr. Deacon's web site: http://www.neurvanahealth.com Book a consult with Dr. Deacon: http://www.neurvana.ca/go Neurofeedback and Biofeedback Certification Alliance: www.bcia.org Neurvana Health on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurvanahealth/ Neurvana Health on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeurvanaHealth/ Functional Health and Nutrition Review with Lindsey: http://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/functional-health-and-nutrition-review/ Health Coaching Breakthrough Session with Lindsey: http://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/healthcoaching/ Lindsey's Gut Healing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gut.healing.for.you/ Lindsey's Healthy and Sustainable Weight Loss Tucson Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/614864552264400/ Tucson Reversing Autoimmune Disease Together Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Tucson-paleo-Meetup-Group/ Lindsey Parsons' Fullscript Dispensary: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/highdeserthealth Links to Lindsey's affiliate shops, lab tests and recommended products: http://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/supplements-and-lab-tests/ Lindsey Parsons' web site: High Desert Health: http://highdeserthealthcoaching.com and email: lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com High Desert Health on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/highdeserthealth/ High Desert Health on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighDesertHealth/ High Desert Health on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HDesertHealth or @HDesertHealth High Desert Health on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.desert.health/ or @high.desert.health Credits:   Thank you to SoundDot for the music on the podcast: Royalty Free Music: www.soundotcom.com