Understanding Body Matters Podcast: Recent Episodes

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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 guestsand 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

Maddi's Instagram: @maddiparsons.dietitian

Website: sweetspothealth.co

Sweet Spot Health 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠180033 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

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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

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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

1. Finding peace beyond the body

2. Sitting with and processing difficult emotions

3. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠180033 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

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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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠180033 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youcan also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

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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

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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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠180033 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

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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 whereis 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠180033 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

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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 NationalHelpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youcan also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

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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 NationalHelpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youcan also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

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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 NationalHelpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youcan also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

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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 andmedia 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 NationalHelpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youcan also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email

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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 eatingdisorders 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

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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

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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. Youcan also ⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠email

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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

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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

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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

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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 NationalHelpline on ⁠⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youcan also ⁠⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠email

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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 NationalHelpline on ⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠. Youcan also ⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠email

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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 NationalHelpline on ⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠. Youcan also ⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠email

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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 NationalHelpline on ⁠1800 33 4673⁠. Youcan also ⁠chat online⁠ or ⁠email

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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 withadolescents 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

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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 online⁠⁠or ⁠email

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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

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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

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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

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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 inrecovery

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

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On this week’s episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest one of our provisional Psychologists and family therapists here at Body Matters, Emily Stewart-Petiq. Emily holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Epidemiology) Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Psychology with an (Honours- first class). Emily is specifically passionate about supporting adolescents who are experiencing Anorexia Nervosa where Emily is trained in MFBT Maudsley Family Based Therapy. Emily is also particularly interested in working with adult clients experiencing Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma- related Difficulties, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Where Emily utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Radical-Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (Ro DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches. Emily also believes in the therapeutic benefits of deeper awareness and connection, through gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation. Where Emily has also completed a 200 hour yoga teaching training.

On this week’s episode Emily will discuss the role of Family Based Therapy also known as Maudsley Family Based Therapy in the treatment of Restrictive Eating Disorders for adolescence. Where specifically, Emily will discuss this treatment for those experiencing Anorexia Nervosa and break down the importance of the support of family within the treatment team. As way to support families in supporting a child experiencing a restrictive Eating Disorder. Within this episode we also discuss the amazing program Support Wise that has been created by Body Matters at a tool for families within the process of being a part of Maudsley Family Based Therapy. So on that note, please enjoy our lovely guest Emily!

Podcast summary

1. How an Eating Disorder can disrupt family life

2. Psychological, behavioural, and Psychical symptoms of restrictive eating

3. Anosognosia is being unaware of your own mental health condition

4. The role of family members in treatment

5. The 3 phases of Maudsley Family Based Therapy

6. Support Wise, Support for families at Body Matters

Links from the episode:

BMA Support wise courses to support parents: ⁠⁠https://www.supportwise.com.au/⁠⁠

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

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On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest and one of the Client Care Specialists here at BodyMatters Australasia, Allison Bennett. Ali has completed a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Newcastle and has started completing her honours program. Where Ali aspires to complete a Master of Clinical Neuropsychology to become a Registered Neuropsychologist. As Ali has always had an interest in understanding how the brain functions as well as looking at how the brain reacts and adapts to challenges. Ali is hoping to one day contribute to the understanding of how the brain directly affects thoughts, behaviours, and feelings in both a research and in a clinical setting.

On this week’s episode Ali so kindly shares her lived experience of disorderedeating and her experiences with the Eating Disorder, Binge Eating Disorder. Assomeone who has grown up in a family of boys and was recently diagnosed with ADHD this year, Ali has taken a major step in her journey in being able to overcome disordered eating. Experiencing neurodiversity without support and trying to find one’s identity in a diet culture filled world Ali ended up finding true self- worth, value, friendship, and community. On this episode Ali shares her experiences of trying to make sense of the female relationship with food and body in a world filled with so much misinformation. Having to really look deeply into the relationship that we have with ourselves and the mindsets that we carry day to day. Through all the lessons learnt from her recovery journey Ali really advocates for people who experience eating disorders, neurodiversity and mental health concerns. On that note, please enjoy our lovely guest Ali.

Podcast Summary:

1. Growing up in a family with boys

2. Looking for role models with food

3. The role of support in recovery

4. Finding your true value and worth within oneself

5. Learning that mistakes are okay

Links from the episode:

BMA Support wise courses to supportparents: ⁠https://www.supportwise.com.au/⁠

BodyMatters AustralasiaWebsite: ⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠

BodyMatters Instagram:bodymattersau

Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠1800 334673⁠. You can also ⁠chat online⁠ or ⁠email

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On this week’s episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest Founder and Director of the Myrtle Oak Clinic, Jodie Sheraton. Jodie is an Accredited Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist who graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nutrition and Dietetics). Jodie is also currently the Director of Optimum Intake Dietitian's and holds the position as an Executive Committee Member of Dietitian's Australia (DA)’s Eating Disorder Interest Group. Where Jodie has over 13 years’ experience working in the field of eating disorders. This is where Jodie has maintained her passions to work from a Non- Diet Approach and a Health at Every Size (HAES) approach.

Working within both the public health and private practice settings Jodie has experience working with clients who experience emotional eating, clinical eating disorders, sub clinical eating disorders, fussy eating, and child/ family nutrition. Jodie utilises nutritional counselling, interventions, and provides supervision to a wide range of individuals and professionals. Where Jodie was trained by Australia’s leading clinicians at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Maudsley Family Therapy where she found her area of interest working with children and families.

On this week’s episode we will be speaking about the topic working as a Dietitian in the treatment space of eating disorders. Where Jodie explores the complex nature of people’s relationships with food by highlighting that all people have unique stories around food. So please enjoy our next lovely guest, Jodie!

Podcast summary

1. Understanding Eating Disorders

2. Individually looking at people’s relationships with food

3. Myth busting beliefs around food

4. Moving away from weight centric methods as a Dietitian

5. A non- diet approach

Links to the Myrtle Clinic

Website: https://myrtleoakclinic.com.au/

Instagram: @myrtle.oak.ed.recovery

Facebook: Myrtle Oak Clinic

Links from the episode:

BMA Support wise courses to supportparents: https://www.supportwise.com.au/

BodyMatters AustralasiaWebsite: https://bodymatters.com.au/

BodyMatters Instagram:bodymattersau

Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 334673. You can also chat online or email

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On this weeks episode I am thrilled to be bringing back one of our much loved guests here on the podcast Psychologist Meg O’Shea. Meg is a Registered Psychologist and family therapist here at BodyMatters Australasia. Meg has a previous history working as a primary school teacher for over 15 years where she really began to see the need for mental health support within the community. Meg holds a Bachelor of Teaching/ Bachelor of Arts (Primary) double degree, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology, A Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours) and has completed her Masters in Professional Psychology. Meg prides herself on being body inclusive, trauma- informed, and neurodiversity affirming. Meg also believes that building strong, collaborative, supportive relationships with clients, families and other supports is the most important component to therapy.

Meg has a special interest in holistic, mindfulness- based practices, complex trauma, ARFID, Eating Disorders, disordered eating and body distress of all ages, sizes, shapes, genders, race and neuro-differences. Meg has experience working from the models of CBT, CBTe, Motivational Interviewing, Body Trauma Focused Therapy for ED, PTSD & Complex PTSD, Maudsley Family Based Therapy, Polyvagal/Autonomic Nervous System (Safety and Connection) and client- centred practice. Meg is also currently undertaking training in Schema therapy for eating disorders and has training in teaching Yoga for Eating Disorders.

On this week’s episode we will be speaking about the topic of motivation on Eating Disorder recovery. While Eating Disorders are a mental illness and motivation significantly fluctuates with the impact of internal or external influences, motivation does have a place in the Eating Disorder recovery space. So, on that note please enjoy our lovely guest and this amazing episode of hope!

Podcast Summary:

1. Motivation fluctuates

2. Quasi recovery is a facade

3. Motivational factors impacting your recovery

4. Internal vs external motivators

5. Recovery isn’t linear

6. Defining your own ‘why’ to recover

7. Self- Compassion and support

Links from the episode:

BMA Support wise courses to supportparents: https://www.supportwise.com.au/

BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/

BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau

Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Calltheir National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email

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On this weeks episode we are super excited to be celebrating our 100th episode for Body Matters Australiasia's podcasts. For this episode we go back to a small number of our many amazing episodes to remind people that there are so many episodes available! For our 100th episode we would like to thank all the guests and the listeners from the podcast. We know that eating disorders or disordered eating is a hard topic and experience for people. So we want to congratulate any listeners who are struggling or who have struggled with disordered eating for putting some time towards a recovery based podcast. We also want to thank all the brave recovery speakers who came forward to share their stories of hope as a way to help people struggling with disordered eating to feel that recovery is possible.

While we weren’t able to include all our amazing speakers, advocates and stories we would like to say a massive thank you to all the guests that have come on the podcast. We would also like to say thank you to the many Body Matters team members who have come on the podcast. So thank you to Psychologist Amy Newton, Psychotherapist Mihaela Homjack, Provisional Psychologist and family therapist Emily Stewart Petiq, Dietitian Elle Snow, Provisional Psychologist Nicola Dillenbeck, Psychologist and Family therapist Meg O’Shea, Psychologist and family therapist Joss Armstrong, Dr Kylie Mosely, Psychologist and Family therapist Jennifer Puth, Provisional Psychologist Rikeya Constable and Psychologist & Family therapist Harriet Iles. However, we can’t say thank you without thanking our amazing Director here at Body Matters Psychologist Sarah McMahon who has been a massive contribution to this podcast. Sarah has not only contributed many episodes but has had an amazing drive and passion to collaborate with people for the fight against Eating Disorders. Eating Disorders can have a devastating effect on people’s lives especially within todays social media age. So we thank everybody who is able to speak about Eating Disorders through proper education as a way to help those that are struggling.

On a more positive note to celebrate the amazing episodes we have available for people we will go back to some of our episodes to remind people of the incredible value that these episodes have. The episodes played will also be named if anyone would like to go back and listen to these. Here are 10 episodes that we went back too, enjoy! Episodes played:

1. Picky Eating and ARFID with Amy Newsom 2. What is Orthorexia Nevosa with Sophie Smith 3. What is Bulimia. The Tools and Techniques to assist in recovery with Kate Hudson Hall4. Growing up in the Modelling Industry with Isabelle Cornish 5. Can Clean Eating Undermine Eating Disorder Recovery with Christine Byrne 6. Alcohol and Eating disorders with Mia Findlay 7. Mind, Body Matters Yoga for Eating Disorders with Amy Woods8. Grief and Loss for Eating Disorders with Harriet Illes 9. Diet Culture and Body Image with Jaqueline Byrne 10. Eating Disorders in Schools with Director Sarah McMahon

Links for Body Matters Australasia:

BMA Support wise courses to support parents: https://www.supportwise.com.au/

BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/

BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau

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On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Senior Clinical Psychologist Dr. Amanda Bolton. Amanda is the co-owner of Eating Disorders Training Australia with her colleague Dr. Sarah Egan which provides training and supervision to clinicians approved by the National Eating Disorders Collaboration. Amanda has worked at the Monash Health eating disorder outpatient service (Wellness and Recovery Centre) and within private practice. Amanda also worked as both a Senior clinician and Co-ordinator of the Butterfly Eating Disorder Day program at Monash Health for many years. Amanda developed this program, the group content, the treatment focus, supervised students as well as clinicians, provided training for eating disorders and oversaw the treatment being provided for young people. Amanda has been delivering extensive treatment for over 8 years delivering individual treatment using CBT-E, CCSM, DBT, schema therapy, family focused treatment (AFT) as well as group therapy programs (CCSW, CBT, ACT, DBT). Amanda also really likes to draw on other specific frameworks such as HAES, intuitive eating, motivational interviewing, FBT, MANTRA and psychodynamic in her work as a clinician as well as clinical supervisor. Where Amanda is also a casual lecturer and supervisor with the Cairnmillar Institute.

On this week’s episode we will be speaking about the topic of childhood experiences and the impact that it can have within Eating Disorders. Most notably on the impact of adverse childhood experiences or ongoing adversity carried into adulthood. On this episode Amanda will be speaking about the messages that we receive in childhood, dieting in childhood and on family members who have also experienced eating disorders. While also acknowledging that not all people who experience adverse childhood experiences or traumas do actually develop an eating disorder. Amanda also will provide some support and guidance for parents around the topic of childhood experiences within eating disorders. So, on that note, please enjoy our lovely guest Amanda!

Podcast Summary:

1. Messages in childhood influencing eating behaviours

2. Trauma and adverse childhood experiences

3. Dieting in childhood

4. Families with a history of eating disorders

5. Ongoing adverse experiences into adulthood

6. The protective factors in childhood that may prevent an eating disorder

7. Support for parents

Links to Dr. Amanda Bolton:

Eating Disorders Training Australia Website: https://eatingdisorderstrainingaustralia.com.au/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatingdisorderstrainingaust/

Instagram: @eatingdisorderstrainingaust

Links from the episode:

BMA Support wise courses to support parents: https://www.supportwise.com.au/

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

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On this week's episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest 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 healing the relationship that we have with food and body as the foundation for health. 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 body image concerns when wanting to address the food side of wellbeing. Zoe is now recognised as one of Australia’s leading dietitians with 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. Diet culture on our relationship with food
2. There is no one right way to eat
3. The intuitive eating process
4. Addressing body image concerns with a professional
5. Seeking a non diet approach Dietitian
6. Choosing to trust your body over dieting

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

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On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest acting Clinical Director of SA Psychology & Wellness, Clinical Psychologist, and board approved Supervisor Dr. Julee La Mott. Julie immigrated to Adelaide in 2018 from California in the US where she invested 10 years pursuing a higher level of education graduating with a clinical doctoral program from the University of La Verne. Prior to moving to Australia, Julee ran her own practice, worked several years in the medical fields, worked in community mental health clinics, provided counselling at University centres and within academic settings. Dr La Mott also has extensive experience conducting psychoeducational, neuropsychological and psychological evaluations or assessments on clients.

Dr. La Mott is a highly skilled clinician who supports clients with a range of presentations including but not limited to Eating Disorders, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Self- Harm, Grief and Loss, ASD, Relationship issues as well as Generalised and Complex Trauma. Julie values a collaborate approach to therapy and really nurtures the approach to therapy that works with each individual uniquely. Julee is one of a small group of Psychologists in Australia with advanced training in Gottman Method for Couples Therapy. Having assisted hundreds of couples in improving the quality of their relationships. Julee is also extremely passionate about providing a space for all clients to be able to explore their thoughts, feelings, relationships and personal experiences. Valuing the role of coming alongside clients lives to support them along their journeys.

On this weeks episode I am delighted to be speaking about the topic of Undernutrition on the brain with Dr. La Mott. Undernutrition or restriction can impact the brain and body tremendously beyond what some people are really able to articulate. When restriction or an eating disorder starts to impact the brain there are various psychical, emotional, cognitive and social symptoms that people will experience. Depending on the duration of the eating disorder or the restriction it can greatly impact the various levels of these effects. To help people who may be experiencing some of the effects of undernutrition on the brain or have experienced it in the past Julee so beautifully will shed some light on what is actually happening in the brain and the body when someone experiences high levels of undernutrition. So on that note enjoy our phenomenal guest Julee!

Podcast Summary:

1. Undernutrition from restriction or an Eating Disorder

2. The symptoms of undernutrition on the brain

3. The links between the gut and the brain

4. Your brain requires so much energy to function daily!

5. Undernourishment impairing key functions

Links to Dr. Julee La Mott

SA Psychology and Wellness: https://sapsychologyandwellness.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

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On this week’s episode I am delighted to be bringing back last week’s special guest accredited Exercise Physiologist and Health Coach, Sarah Liz King. Sarah has her own podcast, blog, E-books, online courses, online personal training, and coaching programs that aim to help women regain their periods, find food freedom and have a healthier relationship with exercise. Sarah is a Health At Every Size (HAES) Exercise Physiologist and health coach who uses scientific fact and her own personal journey to inspire other women to want to develop a positive relationship with food, exercise and their bodies. Where Sarah’s main mission is to help people ‘unlearn’ everything about diet culture to foster a life for people that feels right. Where Sarah hosts her own podcast Holistic Health Radio Podcast which helps people with recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or hypothalamic amenorrhea.

On this weeks episode we will be speaking about the topic of your mental cycle and how it can be impacted by disordered eating, psychological stress or intense exercise. Where we will specifically be talking about hypothalamic amenorrhea which is condition that causes someone period to stop often caused by undereating, stress, and excessive exercise.

Podcast Summary

1. Hypothalamic amenorrhea

2. The impact of hypothalamic amenorrhea

3. When your period doesn’t return in recovery

4. Not wanting to address your lost menstrual cycle

5. The long-term impacts of hypothalamic amenorrhea

6. The psychological struggles with fertility

Links to Sarah Liz King

Website: https://sarahlizking.com/

Instagram: @sarahlizking

Podcast: Holistic Health Radio Podcast

Tik Tok: sarahlizking

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

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On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest accredited Exercise Physiologist and Health Coach, Sarah Liz King. Sarah has her own podcast, blog, E-books, online courses, online personal trainings, and coaching programs that aim to help women regain their periods, find food freedom and have a healthier relationship with exercise. Sarah is a Health At Every Size (HAES) Exercise Physiologist and health coach who uses scientific fact and her own personal journey to inspire other women to want to develop a positive relationship with food, exercise and their bodies. Where Sarah’s main mission is to help people ‘unlearn’ everything about diet culture to foster a life for people that feels right. Where Sarah hosts her own podcast Holistic Health Radio Podcast which helps people with recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or hypothalamic amenorrhea.

On this week’s episode we will be speaking about the topic of over-exercising on the body. As people who experience an eating disorder or independent from an eating disorder may struggle with over- exercising. Throughout the episode Sarah so beautifully goes through the signs and symptoms for overexercising or compulsive exercising. To let people know that over-exercising can so easily become something that is out of peoples control. For anyone who may be experiencing the negative effects of over- exercising both on the body and psychologically this episode may just be for you. So please enjoy our lovely guest Sarah!

Podcast Summary:

1. The benefits of movement

2. The signs and symptoms of over-exercising

3. The negative effects of over- exercising on your body

4. The importance of fat on the body

5. Our hormones and libido levels

6. The psychological impact of over- exercising

Links to Sarah Liz King

Website: https://sarahlizking.com/

Instagram: @sarahlizking

Podcast: Holistic Health Radio Podcast

Tik Tok: sarahlizking

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

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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 weeks episode we speak about the topic of values in the context of Eating Disorders. Assisting people to acknowledge and recognise the many influences impacting our core values and how to prioritise them. This is where Harriet so beautifully provides a range of strategies, tools and approaches around unpacking the impact of values. Understanding how to identify certain behaviours and tendencies contributing to the inner conflict that eating disorders can create. So on that note, let's get in It!

Podcast Summary

1. Identifying the false Eating Disorder values

2. Finding out what you value and what matters to you

3. Living in accordance with your values

4. Building up self- confidence

5. How to talk to yourself with self- compassion

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

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On this week’s episode I am super excited to be bringing on the podcast our much loved guest and Director here at BodyMatters Australasia Sarah McMahon. Sarah is a Registered Psychologist and the Director of BodyMatters Australasia which is an eating disorder treatment clinic based in Sydney, Cremorne. 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 '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 without the dominating presence of eating disorders.

That is why I am so excited to be bringing Sarah back on the podcast to speak about the topic of the current economic pressures on Eating Disorders. During periods of stress and uncertainty lots of people’s ability to cope can quickly lapse. That is why on this week’s episode Sarah goes through the impact of the pressures of the cost of living on the presentation of eating disorders. As a way to encourage people during difficult times it is really even more important to reach out for help. Especially the right mental health support for the treatment and recovery from an Eating Disorder. So, on that note, let's jump right into the topic of money, negative feelings around money, being committed to recovery and the importance of seeking support when struggling with your mental health. Enjoy!

Podcast Summary:

1. The impact of stress and uncertainty on the presentation of eating disorders

2. The impact of the cost of living on recovery

3. Food insecurity and the way families are talking about food

4. Not justifying food restriction because of the economic crisis

5. Prioritising Eating Disorder recovery and treatment

6. Using your recovery tool kit during difficult times

Links 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

Budget friendly recipe sites:

Woolworths: Budget Recipes –Woolworths Recipes

Australia’s Best Recipes: 100 budget family meals to help lower the grocery bill

Taste: Top 50 budget meals

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On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Dietitian and Director of The Mindful Dietitian & Body Positive Australia, Fiona Sutherland. Fiona is the host of ‘The Mindful Dietitian’ podcast where she has practiced clinically for 20 years primarily in the areas of eating behaviour, body image, sports nutrition, education, and training. Where Fiona works as a Sports Dietitian working with a range of professional athletes now predominately working with the emerging professional dancers at the Australian Ballet School. Fiona has trained in MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, MSC (Mindful Self Compassion), and MB- EAT (Mindfulness based Eating Awareness Training) where Fiona is a dedicated mindfulness practitioner and Yoga Teacher. Fiona is passionate about emphasising mindful eating and the intersection of food environment, eating psychology and body image in her work and training.

Fiona is guest lecturer within the Melbourne- based Dietetics courses across four Universities within the area of eating behaviour, counselling, a non- diet approach and body image. Fiona also currently sits on the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders Executive and co- convened the 2018 ANZAED Eating disorders Conference. As the Director of the Mindful Dietitian, Fiona has worked to create both a learning resource and community where she is also the Author of her own book ‘Vitamin A to Z’ the Diet Culture Smashing Mini Book. The Mindful Dietitian also runs various workshops, trainings, consultancies, a Blog and Fiona also provides Supervision for other Dietitian's. On this week’s episode I am delighted to be speaking about the topic of Sports and Eating Disorders with Fiona. Where Fiona so passionately speaks about supporting and educating people within the athletic or sporting communities around Eating Disorders. So on that note, please enjoy our next lovely guest!

Podcast Summary:

1. Risk factors for athletes and eating disorders

2. The protective factors for athletes

3. Sports that place pressures on appearance

4. Warning signs for an eating disorder

5. Encouraging the identity of more than an athlete

6. Boosting protective factors against eating disorders

The Mindful Dietitian Website:

Fiona’s Instagram: @the.mindfuldietition

Facebook: The Mindful Dietitian: https://www.facebook.com/themindfuldietitian/

The Mindful Dietitian Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-mindful-dietitian/id1214760051

Links 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

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On this week’s episode I am excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Clinical Psychotherapist and Founder of Wings and Quill Jaqueline Byrnes. Wings and Quill provides a range of services for the treatment of eating disorders including but not limited to psychotherapy, peer support groups, workshops, group programs and more. Jacqueline is trained with a Masters in Clinical Psychotherapy with further post graduate studies in narrative approaches, research and eating disorders. Jacqueline also holds additional qualifications in English literature, education, creative and professional writing and nutrition. As a writer Jacqueline has several articles, journal contributions and creative writing pieces published and is hoping to have her first book published soon.

Having produced a body of research in the qualitative narrative analysis of eating disordered experiences. Jaqueline has over 7 years of experience in her field where Jaqueline is now the Clinical Manager of Support Services for the leading national eating disorder organisation, The Butterfly Foundation. Jacqueline’s work in psychodynamic approaches has been widely acclaimed with the popularity of her programs in Sydney for the Butterfly Foundation leading to a national service being implemented as state-based programs being offered across Australia.

Most notably Jacqueline developed, implemented and managed the Butterfly Foundations e-health initiative ED HOPE a national Tele Web program, the first service of it’s kind in Australia. Regarded as an expert in her field Jacqueline is a valued member of the Expert Advisory Board for the Butterfly Foundation and contributes to research projects on the recovery for those with eating disorders. Jaqueline is also an active member on a variety of boards and organisations including the Qualitative Research in psychology Initiative, NEDC, ANZEAD and CAPA. Jaqueline is a facilitator of workshops and programs as well as is a supervisor for other clinicians in the eating disorder field.

On this week’s episode I am excited to be speaking about the topic of diet culture and our relationship with our bodies. As the relationship that we have with our bodies largely influences our body image. On this episode Jacqueline will so kindly explore the relationship we have with self as the primary focus for wellbeing. While also contributing to the understanding we may have around bodies, eating disorders and body image. Jaqueline’s love and research into Narrative Therapy really brings a unique and valued perspective into the treatment of eating disorders that I am really excited for you all to hear. So, on that note, please enjoy our lovely guest Jaqueline!

Podcast summary

1. The relationship you have with your body

2.Your bodies needs outside of diet culture

1. The research on body image and eating disorders

2. The relationship you have with yourself

3. Narrative therapy

4. Trusting yourself and your body

Links to Jaqueline:

Jaqueline’s Instagram: @wings_and_quill

Jaqueline’s Facebook: Wings and Quill

Wings and Quill Website: http://www.wingsandquill.com/

Links 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

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On this weeks episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest Principle Dietitian and Nutritionist from the Lifestyle consultations clinic, Elizabeth Stathakis. Liz is the Founder and Principle Dietician of the Dietitian clinic Lifestyle Consultations in Five Dock, which was established by Liz in 2011. Liz is an m Accredited Dietitian, a Nutritionist, an Exercise Physiologist, a Clinical Supervisor and a Health Coach. Having completed a Bachelor of Health and Exercise at the University of New South Wales and a postgraduate Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics at Sydney University, she has also completed additional studies in management, leadership, counselling and behaviour change. Liz has worked as a Dietitian at the Eating Disorder Units at Wesley Hospital Ashfeild, at Northside West Clinic Wentworthville, as well as has been a Senior Dietician at Hunters Hill Private Hospital. Having also worked and been on the podcast for the Butterfly Foundation where she ran group programs in Sydney on eating disorders and body image issues. Liz has worked with children, adolescence and adults helping people with eating disorders, injury rehabilitation, type two diabetes management, sporting performance and cardiovascular health management. Where Liz has written expert feature articles for the Village Observer, Mens health Magazine and Meat and Livestock Australia.

On this weeks episode Liz so kindly speaks about the topic of understanding your own unique food needs. Where Liz will outline the various factors that influence our ability to meet our nutritional and holistic needs. Really emphasising the importance of meeting someone where they are at from a professional perspective before trying to meet your food needs. So on that note, please enjoy the lovely Liz!

Podcast Summary:

1. The importance of meeting your bodies nutritional needs

2. The ineffectiveness of the calories in calories out method

3. The holistic lifestyle factors that influence your ability to meet your needs

4. Eating for recovery and repair after an eating disorder

5. Making changes that align with your overall needs

6. Getting the right mental health support when working on meeting your needs

Links to Liz

Lifestyle Consultations: https://lifestyleconsultations.net.au/

Links 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

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On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest, Psychologist and Media Spokesperson Dr. Alissa Knight. Alissa is the Director and Founder of her own Psychologist Clinic ‘The Calming Suite Psychology’. Where Alissa practices as a Registered Psychologist, Eating Disorder Specialist, Psychology Media Spokesperson, Researcher, Conference Speaker, and Teacher. Dr. Alissa Knight has a Doctorate/PHD in Psychology, a Masters in Clinical Psychology, a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), a Masters of Journalism and Mass Communication and a Bachelor of Education Junior/ Primary. Exceedingly, prior to Alissa becoming a Clinical Psychologist, she worked in roles as a Scientist (Researcher) in areas such as Psychiatry, Psychology and Nutrition. Alissa also worked as a Journalist (Breakfast Radio Host), a Primary School Teacher and a Professional Dancer. Which allowed Alissa to teach dance to children and adolescents at the Australian Dance Academy. Alissa is an accredited Les Mils BodyBalance (yoga, Thai chi, relaxation and meditation) instructor and taught BodyBalance in fitness centres around Australia for 9 years. As you can see Alissa has dedicated 17 amazing years to University study where she now holds 5 degrees across fields of Psychology, Neurology, Junior Primary/ Primary/ High School Dance Education and Journalism.

On this week’s episode I am delighted to be speaking with Dr. Alissa Knight as Alissa has appeared on Channel 7, Channel 9 and Channel 10 News for her expertise on the research into mental health. Specifically for her research into the phenomenon ‘drunkorexia’ which was first pioneered in Australia by researchers such as Alissa. Alissa appeared on Channel 10 for her knowledge on mental health and the application of smartphone technology in the prevention & treatment of mental health. Alissa has also been invited to speak on numerous radio stations including on the ABC news in Adelaide, Sydney, Perth, and Darwin. Alissa also appeared on Triple J the Hack, appeared in the Australian newspaper, and several online news sites. Alissa has not only been recognised in Australia but also internationally such as in the Cosmopolitan magazine in New York where Dr. Alissa Knight was interviewed by Carrie Arnold. Alissa has also been chosen to be included in the Science Media Exchange (‘Scimex’) and The Australian & New Zealand Science Media Centre with multiple articles, columns and press releases. As you can tell we are very lucky to be introducing you to this next special guest, Dr. Alissa Knight, who will so kindly be speaking about the topic of Overvaluing body image and physical appearance. With eating disorders becoming a major issue in our modern society Alissa speaks about perceptions of body image and physical appearance in conjunction with eating disorders. So please, let's get into it!

Podcast Summary:

1. What influences our perception of physical appearance

2. Breaking down body image

3. When your perception of body image becomes too fixated

4. Living in a society that overvalues appearance

5. Body image from a neutral perspective

6. Being more compassionate towards your body

Links to Dr. Alissa Knight:

Website and ‘I am enough’ event: https://thecalmingsuite.com.au/

Instagram: @australianpsychologistalissa

Facebook: The Calming Suite Psychology- Dr Alissa Knight

Links 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

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On this week’s episode, I am delighted to be bringing back our lovely guest and one of our amazing Psychologist's here at BodyMatters, Harriet Iles. Harriet has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Also having completed her Honours degree in Psychology at the University of Sydney. Harriet is now a Registered Psychologist practicing at BodyMatters Australasia as well as at Ramsay Clinic Northside, working within Eating Disorder treatment.

On this week’s episode we will be speaking about the topic of disconnection and Eating Disorders. As Eating Disorders have the tendency to consume large parts of our lives and disconnect us from important parts of ourselves. This can include disconnecting us from our physical bodies signals, our emotions, our values and our authentic selves. As a way to fight back against Eating Disorders, Harriet will explore ways of reuniting us with important parts of ourselves and with others. Using the power of vulnerability and self- compassion as a way to build up the self- confidence to take action towards reconnection. As a tool of understanding disconnection and reconnection. So on that note, please welcome our next special guest Harriet!

Podcast summary

1. The disconnection from our physical bodies and emotions

2. Disconnecting from meaningful parts of our lives

3. Disconnecting from our authentic selves

4. Reuniting with what is important for you

5. Vulnerability when connecting with others

6. Building up self- confidence

7. Self- compassion

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

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On this week’s episode I am super excited to be bringing back our much loved guest Julz. Who will now be speaking about the topic of exams in University, school, the HSC and TAFE. Where we will be talking about the different levels of stress that you can experience. Acknowledging that a moderate amount of stress can actually good for you and your life. While also recognising the fact that we each individually have a different threshold for the amount of stress we can withstand. Where then go onto speaking about the importance of reaching out for support and introducing more self- care activities during these times. So that stress levels during exams periods are managed or reduced as best as possible.

A little re- cap on our special guest Julz and one of BodyMatters very own client care specialists Julie- Ann Yap. 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 Dietician. In this episode Julz speaks about the positive role that stress can play in our lives as a source of motivation and drive during exam periods. Acknowledging that stress is a normal part of life and learning, something that can help us build up our overall resilience. So on that note, please enjoy our lovely guest Julz!

Podcast summary

1. A moderate level of stress can help us adapt, grow, and build resilience

2. Figuring out what levels of stress are too high for you

3. The effects of exams on stress levels

4. Placing a focus on body, weight, and shape during times of stress

5. Learning to manage the work loud by breaking it down into chunks

6. Prioritising self- care during times of exams

Links to Julz:

health instagram: @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

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On this week’s episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest and clinical psychologist from the Mind Body Well clinic, Fran Beilharz. Fran has a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology with a thesis on Body Dysmorphic Disorder and perceptual distortions in body image. With special interests in body dysmorphic disorder, body image concerns, mood and anxiety management, general wellbeing, eating disorders and disordered eating. This is where Fran is passionate about incorporating evidence- based practices when working with a range of mental health concerns. With trainings in different therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT and CBT-E), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Drawing on tools of self-compassion, mindfulness, interpersonal techniques, collaborative and client- centred approaches. Really valuing the role of lived experience within clinical practice.

That is why on this week’s episode I am really excited to be speaking about the topic of identity and eating disorders. With Fran really utilising the role of curiosity within eating disorder treatment to help people understand the different parts of identity. This is where Fran goes through what can happen when an eating disorder consumes a large part of our identity and how to de-identify with it. To allow people to then be able to explore the different aspects within ourselves so that we can begin to live the life that we truly want to live. So on that note, please enjoy our lovely guest Fran!

Podcast Summary:

1. Perception of self as part of your identity

2. Identity is split up into a pie chart

3. Identifying too closely with the eating disorder

4. Everyone’s sense of identity is unique

5. De-identifying with an eating disorder

6. Exploring new interests and allowing change

Links to Fran

Mind Body Well website: https://www.mindbodywell.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

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On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest, Dietician Team Leader, and Accredited Practicing Dietician from the Mind Body Well Clinic Tom Scully. Tom has a wide range of clinical experience including working in an eating disorder unit in a mental health hospital and in private practice settings. Tom acknowledges the importance of recognising that gender, sex, race body shape/ size can affect all aspects of health and wellbeing. Understanding that experiences from health professionals also play a pivotal role in being able to create a space where people can discuss their health concerns in a way that recognises and affirms individuality. Tom utilises therapies such as Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E), Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as incorporates trauma informed care. In additions to working with clients one on one at the Mind Body Well clinic, Tom also provides support and supervision to the Mind Body Well dietetic team.

On this week’s episode I am delighted to be speaking about the topic of eating disorders and diverse backgrounds. As clinical settings and recovery-based frameworks are designed around western ideas of food and wellbeing. This conversation will open up the topic on varied experiences with food, body, families and culture. To help assist people from all backgrounds in feeling acknowledged in a way that allows for recovery for everybody. Tom acknowledges that this conversation is coming from the humbled perspective of a white Caucasian man and that as a practitioner he is always looking to the varying views of others. Tom works with a range of health concerns, but with interests in men’s health, LGBTQIA+ health, mental health and eating disorders. So, on that that note, please enjoy!

Podcast Summary:

1. Minority stress

2. Familial, cultural, or religious dynamics

3. Protective factors against eating disorders

4. Gauging the capacity of people who can support you

5. Allowing people to be the expert of their own life

6. Talking to the person who takes on the responsibility for preparing the food

Links for Tom Scully

Mind Body Well website: https://www.mindbodywell.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

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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. Also having 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 Ramsay Clinic Northside, working within eating disorder treatment.

On this weeks episode we speak about the topic of self- worth and the importance of meeting our needs. Assisting in acknowledging and recognising the many influences that impact our self- worth as well as self- esteem within society. This is where Harriet so beautifully provides a range of strategies, tools and approaches towards build upon ones self- worth, as a practice. Understanding how to identify certain behaviours and tendencies contributing to a lower perception of self. let's get in It!

Podcast summary

1. The difference between self-esteem and self-worth

2. Self-worth and its influence on our relationship with food

3. Tuning into what our needs are

4. Articulating what you need as a skill

5. Trusting people and self- trust

6. Building up self-worth

7. Self-acceptance

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

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On this weeks episode I am so delighted to be bringing back on the podcast our much loved guest and Director here at BodyMatters Australasia Sarah McMahon. Sarah is a clinical psychologist and the Director of BodyMatters Australasia which is an eating disorder treatment clinic based in Sydney, Cremorne. That 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 '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 without the dominating presence of eating disorders.

That is why I am thrilled to be bringing Sarah back on the podcast this week to speak about the topic of food for the heart and the soul. As a way of giving yourself another reason to enjoy the experience of food and eating again. Acknowledging that food is more than just about the food. But instead a way to increase memories, friendships, connection, bonds, joy, and positive experiences in life. So on that note, please give a warm welcome to Sarah and happy listening!

Podcast Summary

1. Eating foods to nourish the heart and soul

2. Building interceptive awareness around food

3. Honouring different parts of ourselves

4. Eating socially, flexibly, and spontaneously

5. Making memories around food as a special part of being human

6. Exploring foods and all that life has to offer

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

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On this week’s episode I am delighted to be speaking with Clinical Manager and Clinical Psychologist Ana Ximena Torres from the Mind Body Well clinic. Ana has over 14 years’ experience working in the field of eating disorders, body image, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma and or abuse. As well as Ana enjoys working with people looking to enhance their lives, wellbeing, and overall quality of life.

Ana Ximena uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT and CBT-e), Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MiCBT). Within her practice, Ana creates a space of self-reflection that utilises the frameworks of body positivity and self- compassion.

As well as being a clinical practitioner, Ana Ximena also a member of the Psychology Board of Australia- Board Approved Supervisor for Clinical Psychology Endorsement which allows Ana Ximena supervise other psychologists within their clinical practice.

On this week’s episode I am super exciting to be diving deep into the topic of emotions and emotional regulation. As those who experience eating disorders may have difficulty being able to manage their emotions. Especially in contrast to the many physiological changes that eating disorders can have on your body and emotions. So, on that note please enjoy the lovely Ana Ximena and happy listening!

Podcast Summary:

1. Dysregulated emotions

2. Internalising and suppressing feelings

3. Emotional responses

4. Self-regulating

5. Emotions and healthy relationships

6.  The importance of emotional intelligence

Links for Ana Ximena

Mind Body Well website: https://www.mindbodywell.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

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On this weeks episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Sophie Rindfleish also known as @healthybodmind on social media. Sophie holds a Bachelor of Science and Masters in Dietetics where she practices as a Registered Dietician from both online private practice as well as within the hospital space. Having had her own lived experience of struggling with food and body, Sophie believes in being able to heal your relationship with food through creating a more balanced lifestyle. Through recipes, nutrition information and self-compassion Sophie aims to promotes a new "healthy" that incorporates overall well-being and self- care. Being able to look at peoples relationships with food from an individual and holistic perspective. Throughout her journey Sophie has become really passionate about gut health and eating disorder awareness really focusing on these areas within her work.

That is why on this weeks episode I am super excited to be speaking about the topic of not comparing your plate of food to others. As this can be something relatable to the diet culture world however, something that is detrimental to our ability to tune into what our bodies actually need. So if you have ever struggled with ignoring your own internal cues and choosing the opposite to what your body is trying to tell you. This may just be the episode for you. So please enjoy our lovely guest and happy listening!

Podcast Summary

1. Health is dependent on so many different factors

2. Creating your own version of health

3. Learning to tune into your own body

4. Choosing your needs over the tendency to restrict

5. The benefits of not comparing your plate of food to others

Links to Sophie

Instagram : @healthybodhealthymind

Book an appointment with Sophie: https://linktr.ee/healthybodhealthymind

Tik Tok: healthybodhealthymind

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

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On this week’s episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest Professor and Dean of the School of Psychology at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia, Dr. Tracey Wade. Tracy is the Director of the Flinders Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing, of the Blackbird Research Initiative and of Flinders University Services for Eating Disorders (FUSED). Tracy is Editor- in- Chief of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) journal Clinical Psychologist and is a member of the Steering Committee of National Eating Disorder Collaboration in Australia. She is a recipient of the Ian M. Campbell Memorial Prize and the Early Career Award for her outstanding contribution to the scientific or professional status of clinical Psychology in 2000 and 2003.

Tracy has worked in the clinical area of eating disorders for almost 30 years and has co- written 3 therapy books one including ‘Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment of Perfectionism’ as well as has over 200 publications in peer reviewed journals. Where In 2016 Tracy was made an Inaugural Honorary Fellow of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy. In 2015 Tracy was elected a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Science in Australia, and she was the president of the Eating Disorder Research Society in 2017-2018. Tracy is on theManagement Committee responsible for the oversight and development of the new State-wideEating Disorders Service in South Australia and is a member of the federally funded Steering Committee of the National Eating Disorder Collaboration. In 2017-18 Tracy was President of the Eating Disorder Research Society, and in 2018-20 she was a member of the Million Minds Expert Advisory Panel. Where in 2019 she was appointed Fellow of the APS and is currently an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Eating Disorders. Tracy is also amember of the National Eating Disorders Collaboration steering committee commissioned by the Federal Government which informs policy development in the area of eating disorder prevention and treatment. Where in 2019 to 2022 she was a member of the Eating Disorders Technical Advisory Committee, advising the Federal Department of Health on matters related to eating disorders.

So, as you can see, Professor Tracy Wade is a renowned Academic and Lecturer at Flinders University, contributing immensely to the knowledge on Eating Disorders, CBT, Perfectionism, and body image. That is why I am so happy to be able to speak to her here on the BodyMatters Podcast as she is really passionate about unpacking all things 'perfect'. So please enjoy enjoy!

Podcast summary:

1. Being fixated on rigid goals

2. Placing self- worth on external achievements

3. Obtaining the goal is never satisfying

4. Perfectionism vs striving for excellence

5. Starting to notice the positive or worthwhile things

6. Going beyond perfectionism

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

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On this week’s episode, I am so excited to be bringing back our much loved 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. Also having 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 Ramsay Clinic Northside, working within eating disorder treatment. On this weeks episode we will be speaking about the topic of young children and eating disorders.

On this week's episode I am super excited to be speaking about the topic of young children and eating disorders with our lovely psychologist Harriet. With children being such a risk to environmental influences it's important to understand the early warning signs and create a nurturing environment free from eating disorders. As well as have the tools to address the thoughts and behaviours associated with eating disorders in children. So please, enjoy this episode and our lovely guest Harriet. Happy listening!

Podcast Summary:

1. Why kids are so impressionable to taking on certain beliefs

2. How to address eating disorder thoughts and behaviours

3. Why you shouldn’t talk about calories and dieting with children

4. Unconditionally loving and supporting children

5. Promoting body and food neutrality

6. Maudsley Based Family Therapy

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

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On this weeks episode I am super excited to be bringing back our much loved guest Julz. Who will now be speaking on the topic of food positivity. Food positivity in the literature “Surrounding ourselves with a healthy attitude towards eating and foods that be might label as ‘forbidden”. Not pushing a restrictive narrative of food on people but instead a narrative around overall health and wellbeing. Acknowledging that restrictive eating behaviours demonstrate to have a negative influence on our physical and mental wellbeing. Where being food positive encourages the option of all food in our diet including the nutrient dense ones!

A little re- cap on our special guest Julz and one of BodyMatters very own client care specialists Julie- Ann Yap. 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 Dietician.

Podcast summary

1. Your attitudes towards food influence other people

2. Bringing a positive vibe when eating food with others

3. Food positivity allows all food as options

4. Hunger zones

5. Having a healthy attitude towards food and eating

6. Encouraging food positivity

Links to Julz:

health instagram: @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

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On this weeks episode I am so excited to be introducing you to our next special guest and one of BodyMatters very own team members Cameron Brodie. Cameron is studying a Bachelor of Science Majoring in Nutrition Science at The University of Sydney. With strong aspirations to complete his Masters of Nutrition Science and Dietetics to become a Registered Dietitian. Cameron currently works as a Personal Trainer at Norths fitness in Cammeray as well as is a dedicated Client Care Specialist here at our eating disorder treatment clinic in Cremorne, BodyMatters Australasia.

On todays episode Cameron so kindly shares his story with disordered eating and provides his own personal experiences from the gym culture. Where he emphasises the negative influence of misinformation, fad diets and quick fix approaches. With Cameron's own lived experience motivating his passions to now support people further improve their relationships with food, exercise and body. Signifying the importance of education and professional advice within the fitness industry. Being a part of numerous peoples lives as a PT, Cameron hopes to raise awareness around the susceptibility of people to eating disorders to safely support people along their health journeys. So, on that note please welcome our next special guest and happy listening!

Podcast Summary

1. The influence of gym culture outside of the gym
2. The problem with fad or quick fix diets
3. Joining a gym with a positive culture
4. Finding movement that you enjoy
5. Creating a healthy relationship with exercise
6. Education around eating disorders

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

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On this week’s episode, I am so excited to be bringing you back our much appreciated 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. Also has 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 Ramsay Clinic Northside, working in eating disorder treatment. On this week’s episode we will be speaking about the topic of set point theory.

When our bodies have natural mechanisms to keep our body functioning at a stable weight trying to shift this unhealthfully is a recipe for an eating disorder. On this weeks episode Harriet explores the importance of being at a healthy weight for your body. One that allows you to meet your bodies natural functions in a way that facilities optimal living. Creating more space in your life to include the happier more wholesome things.

Podcast Summary:

1. Everybody has their own stabilized weight range

2. Not fighting against the bodies natural functions

3. The importance of being at a healthy weight

4. Body neutrality and body acceptance

5. Respecting our bodies

6. Intuitive eating

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

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On this weeks episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest and Principle Psychologist, Glenn Mackintosh. Glenn is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) where he has researched and lectured in health psychology, the psychology of eating, and sport and exercise psychology. Predominately lecturing at the University of Queensland and Bond University. Glenn is the author of the best selling book 'Thinsanity: 7 Steps to transform your mindset and say goodbye to dieting forever' as well as is the Founder of the Weight Management Psychology clinic based in Brisbane, Queensland. Where Glenn now has his own Youtube series 'Therapy Thursdays' and podcast 'The Glenn Mackintosh Podcast. With one of Glenns most prized creations the amazing 'Transformation Support Community', a member-only online support group used to help people all over the world transform their relationship with themselves and others. Where Glenn has also been so privileged to now be the resident psychologist for the Body Image Movement's Embrace You Online Program. Glenn also enjoys training other health professionals to apply psychological principles to support their clients through his popular workshops and online programs.

On this weeks episode our fantastic guest Glenn will be diving deep into the topic of emotions and emotional eating. To better help provide more of an understanding around what is actually happening when we don't want to acknowledge our emotions. Providing more insightful and meaningful messages around how to actually start to process what is going on in our lives and what we may actually need in life to be better fulfilled. So on that note, please enjoy our lovely guest Glenn and happy listening!

Podcast Summary

1. Emotional eating is overeating to deal with unpleasant emotions

2. Emotional eating is a defence mechanism

3. Emotional + habitual eating

4. The emotional rollercoaster of diet culture

5. Processing your emotions

6. Meeting your true wants and needs

7. What’s going on for you?

Links to Glenn

Instagram: glenmackintosh

Weight Management Psychology clinic and psychologists: https://www.weightmanagementpsychology.com.au/psychology/

Link to Glenns book Thinsanity: 7 Steps to transform your mindset and say goodbye to dieting forever

Link to Transform Support Community: Transformation Support Community

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

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On this weeks episode I am super excited to be introducing you to two lovely special guests from Lotus ED Support, Catrina and Callie. Lotus ED Support provides a range of services to clients including counselling, carer support, family support, educational programs, eating disorder prevention, advocacy and support programs. Utilising a client- centred collaborative approach to creating a strong support plan for each client’s individual needs.

Just a little bit about our guests starting off with Callie, who has a lived experience of having survived Anorexia Nervosa for 16 years. Callie is neurodivergent and graduated with a Bachelor in Human Services in 2021, having training in areas of trauma, mental health and eating disorders. Callie also has a lived experience of having survived domestic violence, and is a strong advocate for those who experience and live with complex PTSD. As this is something that Callie herself still experiences. Callie is also an amazing mum living in the sometimes sunny Queensland really valuing the support of family and friends as paramount to her eating disorder recovery.

Now introducing Catrina, as a practitioner and a mother also she is really passionate about body image, language around food, diet culture and how we speak to children around their bodies. Catrina graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work and has been working with families for 10 years predominately supporting children and young people who were at risk of harm. Also really valuing the trauma informed care model understanding like Callie that a one size does not fit all. But instead that support plans really need to be individual and uniquely catered to the lives of each individual client. Having her own lived experience of an eating disorder, Catrina has now been working in the eating disorder space and has been a counsellor supporting people with eating disorders for the past 3 years. Also advocating for people who aren’t able to receive the support they need from practitioners is something that Catrina is really passionate about providing.

Today we will be speaking about the topic of recovery for those with a history of an eating disorder. With both Catrina and Callie being truly committed to their clients and their wellbeing. So on that note please enjoy our lovely guests and happy listening!

Podcast Summary

1. The psychological recovery from an eating disorder

2. Realistically responding to thoughts and feelings

3. Building your own toolbox

4. Recovery is a practice

5. Finding something that takes care of you

6. Being vulnerable with where you are at

Links to Catrina and Callie

Website Lotus ED Support website: https://www.lotusedsupport.com.au/

Instagram: @lotusedsupportLinks 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

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On this week’s episode I am thrilled to be bringing back one of our much loved guest here at BodyMatters Lyndi Cohen. Lyndi is a media dietitian, best-selling author and one of Australia's most well-known nutritionists, who also goes by the name of the Nude Nutritionist. You may have also seen Lyndi on TV as the dietitian on Channel 9's TODAY show!

On this weeks episode I am so happy to be speaking with Lyndi about the topic of food freedom. As Lyndi has done a lot of work in the space around food freedom as well as had her own challenging experiences with disordered eating. Where Lyndi is most popular for calling out nutrition nonsense and promoting real health through a healthy body image. Today Lyndi has kindly opened up and shared information from her new book 'Your Weight Is Not the Problem'. Where Lyndi so beautifully promotes new understandings around food, bodies, happiness and life. So on that note, I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did, enjoy!

Podcast Summary

1. Your weight is not a determinant of your self- worth

2. Mainstream media promoting eating disorder content

3. Generational disordered eating

4. Having food freedom around all foods

5. Striving for a healthy body image as a practice not a destination

6. Checking in with your body with food freedom

Lyndi Cohen Links:

Order Lyndi’s new book, Your Weight is Not The Problem: https://www.lyndicohen.com/your-weight-is-not-the-problem/

Find Lyndi on Instagram: @nude_nutritionist http://instagram.com/nude_nutritionist

Listen to the No Wellness Wankery Podcast: https://www.lyndicohen.com/podcast/

Check out Lyndi’s website: https://www.lyndicohen.com/

Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off her Back to Basics app and/or her Keep It Real Program, to help with binge and emotional eating.

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

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On this weeks episode I am delighted to be bringing back this week’s guest Meg O’Shea. Meg is a Registered psychologist and family therapist here at BodyMatters Australasia. With a previous history working as a primary school teacher for over 15 years. Meg holds a Bachelor of Teaching/ Bachelor of Arts (Primary) double degree, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology, A Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours) and has completed her Masters in Professional Psychology. Meg has a special interest in sport psychology, trauma- informed care, person- centred care, peer mentoring, and working with adolescent mental health. On this weeks we will be about the topic of intimacy as well as the impact of an eating disorder on intimacy. I will also preface that we will be speaking about sexual traumas and how to best support those who have experienced sexual abuse. So please take care and enjoy!

Podcast summary

1. The different forms of intimacy

2. How an eating disorder impacts intimacy with others

3. Sexual or emotional traumas

4. How to best support someone who has experienced sexual abuse

5. The power of vulnerability

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

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On this week’s episode I am so excited to be bringing you our next special guests and one of BodyMatters very own therapists Rikeya Constable. Rikeya is a provisional psychologist who graduated with a Bachelor of psychology Honours) from the University of Wollongong and is undergoing a Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Newcastle. Rikeya has a broad range of experience working in different sectors of psychology including that of EAP counselling, Forensic Psychology, Organisational Psychology as well as in couples and family therapy. Rikeya has also volunteered as a crisis supporter at lifeline and worked as a mental health worker. Where Rikeya now has a special interest in delivering psychological therapy for LGBTQIA+ populations by promoting affirmative practice and pride for all identities.

On this week’s episode we will be speaking about the exciting topic of spotting the ‘food police’ breaking down the negative voice in your head or the diet culture voice people try to place on you. To better understand how you or others may be policing other people’s food in a way that may not be helpful. To better understand the impact of judging other people’s food and proposing personal preferences as the right or wrong way to eat. So, on that note please as always take care and enjoy our lovely guest!

Podcast Summary

1. Policing food or the act of eating

2. We all have unique genetics, activity levels, lifestyle factors and body composition

3. Normalising food

4. People playing the role of the food police

5. Encouraging having your own relationship with food

6. Being aware and mindful of the food police

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

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On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Christie Swadling. Christie is an Australian YouTuber, recovery advocate, influencer, content creator and popular face in the media. With several of her YouTube videos dedicated to her recovery from the eating disorder Anorexia Nervosa. Where Christie is most notably known for her first YouTube Video that she released back in 2014 “Anorexia Nervosa almost killed me” which currently has received 4.9 million views.

Today Christie now shares how passionate she is towards finding a balanced life free from the presence of an eating disorder. With Christies own podcast ‘YO BALANCE CO.’ dedicated to supporting people find this and creating a more balanced life. Amazingly Christie has now been free from the clutches of Anorexia Nervosa for over 5 years now and we are so touched to see it! That is why on this weeks episode I am so excited to be speaking about the topic of self- care with Christie. As Christie shows us time and time again that the most important investment we can make in our lives is ourselves. So, on that note please listen to our lovely guest Christie, happy listening!

Podcast Summary

1. The impact Anorexia Nervosa has on your hormones, organs, and gut

2. Self- care with an eating disorder was self- sabotaging

3. Self-love is Self-care

4. You do not need to earn happiness or self- love

5. Investing in yourself

6. Taking care of yourself is different in each season of life

7. Allowing yourself to feel joy and happiness

Links to Christie

Christies YouTube video link: ‘Anorexia Nervosa almost killed me’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqZAcuQEusI

Christie Swadling’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristieSwadling

Podcast YO BALANCE CO: https://open.spotify.com/show/11cCasJfhOpNTRzCmsHfWl

Instagram CEE @christieswadling: https://www.instagram.com/christieswadling/?hl=en

Links to 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

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On this weeks episodes I am so happy to be introducing to you one of BodyMatters very own client care specialists and very special guest Julie- Ann Yap. 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 Dietician.

On this weeks episode Julz explores some very special parts of her life and culture especially around how disordered eating behaviours really had an infleunce on her life growing up. Unpacking the ways in which disordered thoughts and behaviours can really impact our mental wellbeing, culture, social health and quality of life. This is where Julez is now very passionate about inspiring people to want to build healthier relationships with food and exercise. One that is more personalised, meaningful and satisfying. To not only meet the basic needs of nutrition but to thrive in a life that aspires to live through a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. One that works from a non- restrictive framework to encompass the many different spheres and lifestyle factors influencing peoples life. While also aiming too where possible increase the flexibility we have around food in all areas of life to be more open to all the opportunities and experiences that life has to offer. So on that note enjoy the lovely Julez!

Podcast Summary:

1. Food additives and preservatives serve a function

2. Cultural experiences are centred around food

3. Labelling food as clean, good or bad

4. The importance of reintroducing all foods

5. Food is new experiences, memories, culture, joy and connection

6. All foods can be included in your diet to be healthy

Links to Julz:

health instagram: @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

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On this weeks episode I am thrilled to be bringing back our much loved guest and psychologist here at BodyMatters Australasia, Dr. Kylie Mosely. Kylie has obtained an Honours as well as Masters degree in psychology, conducting a subsequent PhD in research focused on the social, cognitive, and emotional triggers of overeating. With over 14 years’ experience as a psychologist Kylie has practiced all across the world including working as a psychologist in Australia, Singapore, and England. Where most recently Kylie held a position of Associate Professor where she unpacked effective tools of management used to cope with experiences associated with health conditions. This is where Kylie is passionate about all things mental health, physical health and experiences with disordered eating. With a deep interest in all things to do with the human body and how we understand ourselves from all different perspectives.

This is why on this weeks episode I am so excited to be speaking about the topic of stress and eating behaviour. As stress is something as humans we all experience however, being able to recognise it and respond to it in a healthy way is something we may not. To be able to better recognise it, respond to it and find our own ways of managing life, living in a world full of endless changes. So please enjoy our lovely guest and the ways she discusses the links between stress and eating behaviour.

Podcast summary

1. Our appetite in response to stress

2. Physiological stressors to the body

3. The stress-response

4. Emotional stressors

5. Your perception of stress changes how much it impacts you

6. A little bit of stress is important

7. Tools to to manage stress

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

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On this weeks episode I am so delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest Elle Snow. Elle is one of our fantastic dieticians here at BodyMatters who has been working in the field of eating disorders for over 15 years. Elle is an Accredited Dietician who is passionate about providing nutritional therapy to clients as a way that nourishes our bodies and rebuilds our health. Elle began her career working with the Peter Beumont Eating Disorders Service at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Where she really began to enjoy working with young people and their families having also worked at The Children’s Hospital.

Elle’s interest in eating disorders began in her early adolescence through the heartfelt loss of a gymnastics team member to an eating disorder at the age of 14. Where Elle was able to see first hand the impact that eating disorders can have on the health of individuals and lives of people around them. Specifically seeing how the culture around the dance and gymnastics industries didn't want to acknowledge the signs and take action against eating disorders. Which sadly resulted in a child not getting the adequate treatment they required for their experiences with the eating disorder Anorexia Nervosa.

On a lighter note, on this weeks episode I am so pleased to be able to dive deep into the topic of how to reintroduce foods back in your diet. As long standing restriction on the body can place various physical and psychological limitations on people that can be really hard to overcome. Especially when people have cut out major food groups or nutrients from their diet. So on that note please take care and enjoy our lovely guest Elle!

Podcast Summary:

1. Building up the courage to eat food

2. RAVES Model : Regularity, Adequacy, Variety, Engaging Socially & Spontaneity

3. Mechanical eating is not leaving too much time between eating

4. Relearning to eat again

5. Digestive discomfort is normal during recovery

6. Taking small steps towards eating a variety of food

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

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On this weeks episode I am super excited to be bringing on the podcast our much loved guest and Director here at BodyMatters Australasia Sarah McMahon. Sarah is a clinical psychologist and the Director of BodyMatters Australasia which is an eating disorder treatment clinic based in Sydney, Cremorne. That 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 '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 without the dominating presence of eating disorders.

That is why I am so excited to be bringing Sarah back on the podcast to speak about the topic of eating disorders in schools. As it is an ever present issue and a pressing social distortion that is forcefully emerging within the Australian and International school systems. As adolescence is a key developmental time within children's lives, kids are a lot more susceptible to the perpetuation of eating disorders within the school environments. So, to shed some light on how to best navigate the ever emerging eating disorders for young children, Sarah McMahon will be providing some of the must needed knowledge for students, schools, teachers and parents. So please give a warm welcome to Sarah and happy listening!

Podcast Summary:

1. Diet culture in schools

2. Childhood bullying

3. Social media in schools

4. Normalising changing bodies

5. Hunger and fullness cues

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

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On this week’s episode, I am so excited to be bringing back our much loved guest and provisional psychologist here at BodyMatters Harriet Iles. Harriet has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Also having completed her Honours year in psychology at the University of Sydney. On this weeks episode we will be exploring the topic of starvation syndrome. Enjoy!

Podcast Summary:

1. The Minnesota Starvation Experiment

2. Starvation syndrome signs and symptoms

3. A significant calorie deficit gives rise to symptoms of starvation

4. Undernutrition on the brain

5. How to reverse symptoms of starvation syndrome

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

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On this week’s episode I am so happy and excited to be introducing our next special guest guest one of BodyMatters very own therapists Jennifer Puth. Jen is a provisional psychologist in her final year completing her Master of Clinical Psychology at the Australian College of Applied Psychology. Jen is passionate about working with individuals of all shapes, sizes, genders, ages, sexualities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds as she understands that each individual’s relationship with food or body is influenced by so many different life arenas Jen is also a current associate member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC).

On this week’s episode I am happy to be speaking about mindful eating as a really valuable tool for certain eating disorders such as Compulsive-Overeating, Binge-Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa as well as a really good tool of for the general population. There is also a preface at the end of the podcast for people who experience Anorexia Nervosa as reminder that mindful eating may not be suitable for all individuals during certain eating disorder treatments, however, can be implemented if it becomes favourable to do so. So, please enjoy this lovely guest in this soothing episode.

Podcast Summary:

1. Mindfulness

2. Paying attention to your food and the experience of eating

3. The difference between mindless eating and mindful eating

4. Routinely checking in with your body

5. Increasing the enjoyment of the eating experience

6. When mindful eating may not be the best tool to use

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

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On this week’s episode I am so happy to be bringing you our next special guest Joss Armstrong. Joss is a provisional psychologist and family therapist here at BodyMatters currently completing her Masters of Professional Psychology at Macquarie University. Joss holds a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences Majoring in Counselling and Interpersonal Skills. With a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Sciences as well as being a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

Joss is passionate about all things disordered eating, body image and the internalisation of diet culture. Hoping to raise awareness for the consequences of dieting and body shaming particularly for young women. This is where Joss hopes to address the core of these body image concerns in a way that can then begin to build a healthier relationship with our bodies and who we are as people. This is where Joss so beautifully unpacks the impact of body image, body dysmorphic tendencies and body dysmorphic disorder. To greater understand the extent of negative body image, hoping to shed some light on the effects of this mental health condition.

This episode is especially helpful for those who feel as though they frequently examine their appearance, obsessively focus on a perceived flaw, avoid situations or photos, spend hours a day looking in the mirror, try numerous plastic surgeries as well as perceive themselves to look different to the reality of their appearance. With body dysmorphia being triggered intermittently or experienced constantly, this episode may help in identifying this cause. As a way to hopefully allow those struggling to seek treatment especially if you are unable to stop thinking about your appearance, perceived flaws or overall appearance. So, on that note, please as always take care and enjoy our lovely guest Joss!

Podcast Summary:

1. Body dysmorphic disorder

2. Body image as the mental representation of our body

3. Choosing not to internalise what people say

4. Social media distorting our perception of self

5. Ritual prevention and perceptual retraining

6. People often like an array of multiple things about you

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

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On this week’s episode I am thrilled to be introducing our next guest and one of BodyMatters very own therapists Nicola Dillenbeck. Nicola is a provisional psychologist currently completing her Masters in Professional Psychology at Macquarie University. Nicola has worked in the mental health sector for the last 8 years across a range of different sectors. With particular experience working with the LGBTQIA+ population. Most notably supporting clients with range of mental health concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, crisis care, eating disorders and drug & alcohol misuse.

On this week’s episode I am delighted to be speaking about the topic of ‘The Thin ideal vs the Healthy self’ as there is now a lot of academic literature on this topic. This is where Nicola is able to unpack the cognitive dissonance between societies ideals and the internal need to care for ourselves. Where Nicola is very passionate about unpacking the consequences of negative ideals, body image, eating disorders and broader mental health concerns. Nicola will also be speaking about the Body Image group therapy sessions done here at BodyMatters. Enjoy!

Podcast Summary:

1. Striving for the healthiest version of you in all areas of life

2. Living your life in alignment with your true values

3. Letting go of having one ideal body type

4. The Body Project at BodyMatters

5. Building up more of a positive body image

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

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On this weeks episode I am very pleased to be introducing our next recovery talk speaker, Emily. Emily identifies as being queer, neurodiverse, and multicultural coming from a background as a refugee as well as a migrant. Emily is a mental health peer worker with lived experience, currently working as a consultant based in Melbourne.

Emilys recovery talk explores the social and cultural norms surrounding eating disorders. After having experienced eating disorder symptoms from the age of 10 however, not receiving treatment for her eating disorder until the age of 15. During this time from the age of 13, Emily was facing experiences of depression and anxiety as well as battling other issues such as related to domestic violence, gender as well as with sexuality. This is where Emily began receiving treatment for depression from a psychologist. However, during this time this is where Emily was experiencing multiple eating disorders including Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa, ARFID, compulsive exercise, restrictive eating, and Binge Eating Disorder. With Emilys treatment for an eating disorder only beginning after Emilys physical health began to deteriorate at age 15 where Emily was unfortunately hospitalised.

However, recovery for Emily was not linear, facing multiple setbacks including those from the hardships of COVID. This included Emily having to move across Australia to a new city without the same support systems and routines that aloud for that new sense of safety as protection from the eating disorders. This is where Emily identifies the significant emotional toll that having a history of an eating disorder can have in the midst of challenging circumstances. This is where Emily needed to once again fight back against the eating disorders and begin to take small steps again in establishing new support systems to be able to handle things well again. This is where Emily was able to form meaningful connections and utilise a new sense of passion and purpose towards the advocacy role within the eating disorder community.

Emily now understands that every day looks different but overall if you are able to acknowledge when you are struggling, speak to yourself with compassion, and create a supportive relationship with others recovery is achievable. This is why Emily is really passionate about helping anyone who may be seeking help for an eating disorder or is beginning to take the first steps towards a recovery journey.

So for anyone who may have felt inspired by Emily’s story and wants to share their recovery talk please click here.

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Happy New Year!! So to start off 2023 we are having both of our much loved guests Harriet and Phil back on the podcast to unpack some eating disorder myths.

The amazing Dr. Phillip Aouad currently works at Shape Your Mind, an eating disorder treatment clinic based in central Sydney’s CBD. Phil is a registered psychologist and researcher who received his PhD in 2020 from the University of Sydney. Phil is also currently serving at the Early Career Researchers Special Interest Group as the Co- chair for the Global Academy of Eating Disorders.

The lovely Harriet Illes currently works at BodyMatters Australasia as a provisional psychologist and family therapist as well as at Ramsey North Side Clinic. Harriet has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Also having completed her Honours year in psychology at the University of Sydney.

On this weeks episode Harriet and Phil expose the nature of eating disorders and the various complexities influencing their onset, maintenance or recovery. This is where Harriet and Phil, are able to beautifully unpack some of these mainstream myths and assumptions around eating disorders. To provide much more of an understanding around some of the mainstream cultural stereotypes that seem to miss the mark on the reality of this illness. Enjoy!

Eating Disorder Myths

1. Eating disorders are a choice and based on vanity?

2. Parents cause their child’s eating disorder?

3. Eating disorders are only experienced by teenage girls?

4. You can only have an eating disorder if you are under a safe BMI weight?

5. If it doesn’t appear that someone has eating disorder behaviours when with others then they don’t have one?

6. You can only struggle with one eating disorder not multiple?

7. It’s easy to get over an eating disorder and people usually do in adulthood?

8. You can’t fully recover from an eating disorder you will always have one?

Links to Phil:

Shape Your Mind: https://shapeyourmind.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

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On this weeks episode I am so excited to be bringing you our next guest on the podcast Dr. Elizabeth Dale and proud Aboriginal, Worimi women. Liz is a Psychologist Registrar and a Senior Lecturer with a Doctorate in Indigenous health sciences and medicine from the University of Wollongong. Where Liz clinically conducts research aiming to better understand Aboriginal and Tores Strait Islander people’s experiences of mental health, trauma recovery, and eating disorders. To better enhance the cultural utility of the treatment sector for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Liz is also an Ambassador for the Butterfly foundation and has had a lived experience of having recovered from Anorexia Nervosa. So, please give a warm welcome to our lovely guest Liz and enjoy this episode!

Podcast summary:

1. A lived experience of Anorexia Nervosa as a First Nations Australian

2. The unique vulnerabilities of Aboriginal peoples

3. The impact of the introduction of western foods

4. The 7 Aboriginal whole of life domains for health and wellness

5. Cultural concepts for understanding Aboriginal health

6. Knowing that your culture is always within you and can always be reconnected to

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

The Butterfly Foundation has an “Everybody is Deadly” campaign on their website to provide some resources and helpline links for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People who may be experiencing an eating disorder : You can find out more here

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On this week’s episode I am very excited to bringing back our much loved guest Dr. Phillip Aouad who currently works at Shape Your Mind, a clinical psychologist and dietetic practice in central Sydney’s CBD. Phil is a registered psychologist who received his PhD in 2020 from the University of Sydney. Where Phil is now currently serving at the Early Career Researchers Special Interest Group as the Co- chair for the Global Academy of Eating Disorders. Phil has worked with a broad range of mental health presentations including but not limited to those who experience Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge- Eating Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Mood Disorders such as Anxiety or depression. This week, Phil will be speaking deeply about the experiences of those in the LGBTQIA+ especially in relation to struggles to eating disorders. To highlight the importance of raising awareness for this community especially when it comes to the current understanding with research.

Podcast Summary:

1. Taking care of your inner garden

2. The unique mental health risk factors for those in the LGBTQIA+ community

3. LGBTQIA+ community subcultures

4. Systematic barriers

5. Providing holistic care

Links for Phillip Aouad:

Shape Your Mind: https://shapeyourmind.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

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On this weeks episode, I am so pleased to be bringing back our much loved guest and therapist here at BodyMatters Harriet Iles. Harriet has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Also having completed her Honours year in psychology at the University of Sydney. On this week’s episode we will be speaking deeply about the topic of grief and loss in the context of eating disorders. To better understand the interrelatedness between eating disorders and various areas within our lives.

This interview is a very important part of eating disorder recovery as well as a beautiful part of what it means to have loved something. So, to better help support those in times of grief and loss this interview aims to shed some light on the areas within our lives that deserve to be acknowledged and mourned with compassion. So please as always take care and be kind to yourself. Enjoy.

Podcast Summary

1. Grieving the loss of things we never had

2. Physical symptoms in the body as a response to grief

3. Grieving the life you had before an eating disorder

4. The impact of hospitalisation

5. How parents grieve the life their child could have had

6. The 5 stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance

7. Grieving the loss of having the identity of an eating disorder

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

Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511

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On this week’s episode I am very pleased to be bringing you our next guest Carolyn Rogers from Brisbane, Queensland. Before her training as a psychologist, Carolyn was a registered nurse for 20 years where she worked in a variety of different healthcare settings. Where she most notably worked as a Nurse working as a Medical Representative for Abbott Australasia in their Nutrition Division. This is where Carolyn became interested in psychology specifically around eating disorders, where she now has been a registered psychologist for over 24 years. Carolyn is also on the Clinical Advisory Panel for Diversa Health which is an Australian healthcare company with a multi- disciplinary team dedicated to reversing Type 2 Diabetes without medications. Throughout her experience this is where Carolyn learned firsthand that patients’ apparent struggles with food were often not attributed to that of motivation or willpower but instead the direct result of the calories in/ calories- out model. So, let’s get into it!

Podcast Summary

1. Celiac disease as an autoimmune disease

2. Highly- processed food vs minimally processed food

3. The Yale Food Addiction Scale

4. ADHD and executive functioning

5. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

Carolyn Rogers ‘The Psychology of Food & Overeating' YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpJNkdgkScg

Links to 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

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I am very happy to be bringing Dr. Kylie Mosely back on the podcast to now be speaking about the topic of type 2 diabetes and experiences of eating disorders. Kylie has obtained an Honours and Masters degree in psychology. Conducting a subsequent PhD in research focused on social, cognitive, and emotional triggers of overeating. Kylie has over 14 years’ experience as a psychologist in Australia, Singapore, and England. Where most recently Kylie held a position of Associate Professor where she unpacked effective tools of management used to cope with chronic health conditions. With further knowledge of the healthcare system, Kylie is passionate about the impact that chronic health conditions can have on people’s mental health especially when it comes to eating disorders. This is where Kylie will now be talking about the topic of todays podcast, as a way of hopefully assisting people in being able to best adjust to a new health diagnosis. To explore new comforts, joys, meaning and ways of engaging with life in the best way possible.

Podcast summary

1. Type 2 diabetes: becoming resistant to insulin

2. People with diabetes may be at risk of developing binge-eating disorder, compulsive overeating, and night eating syndrome

3. How a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can impact someone who has a history of an eating disorder

4. Different ethnicities and diabetes

5. Supporting those with a health diagnosis, condition, illness, or injury

6. Informing your treatment team of experiences of disordered eating

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

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On this weeks episode, I am very excited to be introducing one of BodyMatters amazing psychologists Dr. Kylie Mosely who will be speaking about the topic of type 1 diabetes. Kylie has obtained an Honours and Masters degree in psychology, conducting a subsequent PhD in research focused on social, cognitive, and emotional triggers of overeating. Where Kylie has over 14 years’ experience working as a psychologist in Australia, Singapore, and England. As well as most recently Kylie held the position of Associate Professor where she unpacked effective tools of management used to cope with chronic health conditions. With further knowledge of the healthcare system, Kylie is deeply passionate about the impact that chronic health conditions can have on people’s emotional health especially when it comes to eating disorders. This is where Kylie will now be talking about the topic of todays podcast which is type 1 diabetes. Especially, in relation to eating disorders and eating behaviours associated with type 1 diabetes. So please enjoy our lovely guest!

Podcast summary

1. Type 1 diabetes: your pancreas doesn't make insulin or makes very little insulin

2. Type 1 diabetes typically starts in childhood

3. A medical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in the family

4. Disordered eating in type 1 diabetes with misusing insulin

5. The risks of eating disorders for people with type 1 diabetes

6. Transition from adolescence to adulthood with diabetes type 1

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

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On this week’s episode I am very happy to introduce our next guest Phillip Aouad. Phil is a Registered Psychologist who received his PhD in 2020 from the University of Sydney. Phil currently works at Shape Your Mind, a Clinical Psychologist and Dietetic practice that treats eating disorders in Sydneys CBD. He has worked with a broad range of presentations including but not limited to those who experience Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge- Eating Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Mood Disorders such as Anxiety and Depression. Phil is a member of the Australian Psychological Society: the Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders; and is currently serving as the Early Career Researchers Special Interest Group Co- chair for the Global Academy of Eating Disorders.

On this week’s episode Phil will be talking about the topic of men’s mental health specifically those who experience eating disorders. With an ever- increasing number of male eating disorder presentations within clinical practice, Phil aims to encourage men to consider seeking help especially when it comes to struggles with food, exercise, body image or mental health.

Podcast Summary:

1. Eating disorders in males are under- reported, under- recognised and under-diagnosed

2. Emphasis on muscle, exercise, body image and comparison

3. Social media, diet culture, and masculinity myths

4. The algorithms, muscle enhancing drugs, and the risks

5. Suicide awareness and being okay with asking for help

6. Athletes, competitiveness and societal pressures

7. Acknowledging eating disorders in men

Links for Phil:

Shape Your Mind : https://shapeyourmind.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

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I am very pleased to be introducing this week’s guest Meg O’Shea. Meg is a provisional psychologist and family therapist here at BodyMatters. With a previous history working as a primary school teacher for over 15 years. Meg holds a Bachelor of Teaching/ Bachelor of Arts (Primary) double degree, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology, A Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours) and has completed her Masters in Professional Psychology. Meg has a special interest in sport psychology, trauma- informed care, person- centred care, peer mentoring, and working with adolescent mental health. Meg will be diving deep into the newly developed Meal support programs here at BodyMatters while also teaching us how to have healthy social interactions and meaningful relationships. Enjoy!

Podcast summary

1. The impact of an eating disorder on social interactions, relationships, performance, and social engagement

2. The negative effects of people encouraging eating disorder behaviours

3. How healthy social interactions and connections can help us heal from trauma

4. How to build meaningful relationships with people

5. The benefits of peer support and meal support

6. Letting the people around you hold on to the hope for you

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

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On this weeks episode I am very excited to be bringing you this weeks guest Lisa Turnbull. Lisa is the Director of Meraki Wellness Centre with over 20 years’ experience working in the field of complementary medicine. The Merakai Wellness centre is a multi- disciplinary wellness centre located on the Central Coast which offers counselling, yoga, kinesiology, herbal medicine, energetic healing as well as wellness coaching. Lisa is a Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, Naturopath, Counsellor, Energetic Healer, Clinical supervisor as well as group and retreat facilitator. Where she is the primary retreat facilitator for the organisation Women’s Wellness Retreats, which is an international travel and retreat organisation providing integrated holistic wellness for the soul. To show us that there is a path to connecting back to our inner child that only requires a little self love. This is where Lisa has kindly offered to speak to us about the topic of inner child work as a way to integrate aspects of our childhood selves back into adulthood.

Podcast Summary

1. How experiences from our childhood present in our adulthood

2. Learning to re parent yourself

3. Meeting our inner child’s needs for nourishment

4. Getting to know and trust yourself

5. A mediation to connect with our inner child

6. The importance of having fun and looking for things that bring you joy

Links for Lisa:

Meraki Wellness Centre: https://merakiwellnesscentre.com.au/

Instagram: meraki.wellness.centre

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

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On this week’s episode I am so so happy to beintroducing our next guestKrissy 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.

Krissy also provides various education and training programs focused on eating disorder treatment, along with providing both clinical group work, family-based interventions, facilitating skills workshops as well as Single Session Family Consultations (SSFC). As a social worker myself I am so excited to be able to explore some of the various skills and perspectives that social workers bring to the eating disorder space. So Enjoy!

Summary:

1. Challenging negative self- talk, comparisons, and unrealistic standards

2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

3. How to feel capable within ourselves while also being okay with asking for help

4. Being flexible in perfectionism

5. Forgiving yourself to move forward

6. Being assertive to ensure healthy boundaries

7. How to bounce back from setbacks

8. Valuing and staying committed to ourselves by forming that trusting relationship with hope

Links for Krissy:

Bromham Clinic: https://www.bromhamclinic.com.au/

Download a digital journal or diary:

Such as Diarium here: https://diariumapp.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

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I am very excited to be introducing this week's guest Amy Woods. Amy is a clinical registrant of PACFA living and working in Melbourne, Victoria. She has completed a Bachelors in Counselling and is an accredited member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders. Amy is a certified Yoga Instructor running eating disorder recovery classes both online and in person as the Director of her organisation Creative Mental Health & Yoga. As well as she offers counselling for a variety of different clientele utilising multiple modalities for each and every client. Amy believes yoga in the recovery from an eating disorder is for everybody and that yoga can be embodied within all areas of our life not just on the mat. As she believes yoga is a way to reconnect with your body through rebuilding that trust within yourself. Amy has so kindly offered to speak about a topic that we both hold dear to our hearts. So, on that note I will let you get right into it.

Podcast summary

1. Yoga in the recovery from an eating disorder

2. Trauma informed yoga

3. Body neutrality

4. Calming the nervous system long-term

5. A duty of care to those who may misuse yoga

6. Yoga is connection

Links to Amy:

Creative Mental Health & Yoga: https://www.creativementalhealth.com.au/

Amys Instagram: creativementalhealthyoga

Links to 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

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On today’s episode I would like to give a warm welcome to Dr Alicia Tompson. Alicia has a Doctorate in clinical psychology and is currently working at the Bromham Clinic in Melbourne. The Bromham clinic is a multidisciplinary medical practice dedicated to treating eating disorders through the discipline of psychiatry, psychology, dietetics and social work. Alicia also collaborates with other medical professionals within the eating disorder treatment service at Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne where she has a special interest in supporting young people and their families, affected by restrictive eating disorders.

On todays episode Alicia has kindly offered to speak about the topic of spontaneity for those who over- control as an eating disorder behaviour. Alicia will also be introducing us to a therapy called Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy also known as (RO-DBT). As RO-DBT is used to treat symptoms of maladaptive perfectionism, cognitive rigidity, self-criticism, internalised expectations, excessive fears, exaggerated self- control and social isolation through a skills based- intervention model. With the RO DBT model focusing on social signalling, radical openness and social connectedness skills. So let’s hear more about it.

Podcast summary:

1. Over-controlling as a coping style or those who may be obsessive compulsive

2. Biological and environment factors for developing over-controlling

3. How an eating disorder can be used to gain a sense of control

4. Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT)

5. Practicing open- communication

6. The importance of relationships for our own evolution

Links to Alicia and Bromham Clinic RO-DBT:

Bromham Clinic: https://www.bromhamclinic.com.au/

BodyMatters RO-DBT links:

Body Matters RO- DBT: https://bodymatters.com.au/ro-dbt/

Can RO-DBT help you?: https://bodymatters.com.au/can-ro-dbt-help-you/

Skills Classes outline: https://bodymatters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RODBT-Individual-and-Skills-Classes-Outline.pdf

Links for 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

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On this weeks episode I am very happy to introduce Laurence Cobbaert the Chair of Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia (EDNA). Neurodiversity Australia is a non-for profit organisation that is focused on advocating on behalf of neurodivergent Australians affected by eating disorders. Laurence holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Masters of Philosophy in Gender Studies both from the University of Adelaide and from her current completion of her PhD at UNSW. Where Laurence is currently undertaking further research into sensory perceptions, eating disorders and neurodiversity. At Neurodiversity Australia all 5 board members within the organisation identify as being neurodivergent with Laurence also having lived experience of having had Atypical Anorexia. This podcast episode is truly incredible and knowledge that everybody should be aware of, so I am very happy to be able to talk about it here for you today.

Summary

1. Sensory perceptions

2. The neurodiversity paradigm

3. Autism and ADHD

4. Gender, neurovergence and eating disorders

5. Why intuitive eating might not be the best approach for those who are neurodivergent

6. The importance of self- advocation, authenticity, respect and dignity

7. Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia services

Links for EDNA:

Our website: www.edneuroaus.com

Social media platforms (twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn): @EDNEUROAUS

Email: edneuroaus@gmail.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

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On today’s episode, I am very excited to be bringing back Harriet Iles one of the amazing therapists here at Bodymatters. Harriet has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Also having completed her honours year in psychology at the University of Sydney. On this week’s episode we will be understanding the topic of eating disorders and depression as It is estimated that around 50% of people who struggle with an eating disorder will also experience symptoms of depression. As Harriet has a special interest in understanding the co- morbidity of eating disorders with other mental health struggles Including those who experience Anorexia Nervosa, Binge- Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorder I have brought her back on the podcast to discuss the topic of depression. This interview is truly incredible however, does have a trigger warning as we will be speaking about topics such as suicide and self harm, so please as always take care!

Podcast Summary

1. Signs and symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder also known as depression

2. The comorbidity of depression with Anorexia Nervosa, Binge- Eating Disorder and Bulimia Nervosa

3. The connection between our thoughts, feelings, and overall mood

4. Shifting our negative internal dialogue with cognitive restructuring

5. Restoring a sense of hope through doing something that brings us joy, seeking support, engaging socially, exercising, and increasing meaningful relationships

6. The power of coming back to the present moment

Links from the episode

Links from the episode:

Lifeline 24/7 Crisis support : 13 11 14 , Text us Online or Chat with us Online

BodyMatters Australasia: https://bodymatters.com.au/

Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email

Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511

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On todays episode I am really excited to be bringing you our next guest Brooke Lamb. Brooke works at Gosford Hospital and is studying a degree in a Bachelor in Human Resources, majoring in counselling at the University of Southern Queensland. With a special interest in sexology, Brooke will be completing her Master’s degree in sexology at Curtin University in Perth.

Brooke is proudly bisexual and has been in two long- term polyamorous relationships as part of her adult life. Brooke has lived experience of having recovered from binge- eating disorder after dieting, restricting and cutting out major food groups from her diet. In this weeks episode Brooke will explore her recovery journey dealing with disordered eating, growing up in the dance industry, discovering her sexuality, as well as coping with parental and familial relationships. Brooke is now able to embrace herself knowing that all bodies are beautiful and that she does not need to fit anyones set standards to be able to cultivate her own self- love. Brooke now shares her story in hopes of better supporting those in the LGBTQIA+ community not only with their sexuality but also with their mental health and relationship with self. So, lets get into it!

Podcast Summary:

1. The dance industry, food, and body image

2. The negative effects of dieting

3. The impact of commenting on people’s bodies

4. Parental and familial relationships on our self- esteem

5. Brooke’s relationship with her sexuality

6. Healing your relationship with food, body, and self-worth

7. Embracing all bodies

Links from the episode:

BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/

Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email

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Welcome back to this episode! This is the second part of the episode, interviewing Mia Findlay who is the Founder & eating disorder recovery coach at Beyond Body in Sydney. Mia works directly with clients as part of a wider treatment team now being based on the South Coast. Mia has lived experience of having recovered from Anorexia Nervosa and has been appointed as Ambassador for The Butterfly Foundation in 2018. Mia is also known for her YouTube channel ‘What Mia did Next’ and her podcast “Beyond Body”. Continuing on this week’s episode Mia was able to share some meaningful elements of her life and dives deep into the topic of eating disorders with alcohol. Specifically, providing tools for fostering a healthy relationship between the two.

Podcast summary

1. The frog in hot water

2. Why an eating disorder is not sustainable

3. How to foster a healthy relationship with food, alcohol and ourselves in general

4. How can you treat the underlying causes of an eating disorder or struggles with alcohol?

5. Where can people seek treatment for an eating disorder and struggles with alcohol

Links for Mia Findlay:

Mia’s Instagram: whatmiadidnext

Mia’s YouTube Channel: WhatMiaDidNext

Beyond Body Coaching: https://www.beyondbodycoach.com/

Links from the episode:

Lifeline 24/7 Crisis support : 13 11 14 , Text us Online or Chat with us Online

BodyMatters Australasia: https://bodymatters.com.au/

Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email

Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511

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On todays episode, I am very excited to be announcing this week’s guest…Mia Findlay. Mia is the Founder & eating disorder recovery coach at Beyond Body in Sydney. Where she works directly with clients as part of a wider treatment team. Mia has lived experience of having recovered from Anorexia Nervosa and has been appointed as Ambassador for The Butterfly Foundation in 2018. Mia is also known for her YouTube channel ‘What Mia did Next’ and her podcast “Beyond Body”. On this week’s episode Mia dives deep into the topic of eating disorders with alcohol. Specifically, providing tools for fostering a healthy relationship between the two. So a happy thank you to Mia for this episode and I hope that you value this episode as much as I did.

Podcast summary

1. The co-morbidity between alcohol and eating disorders

2. The impact of binge-drinking on the weekend for those who have an eating disorder

3. The dangers and risk of an eating disorder in combination with consuming alcohol

4. Suicide awareness for eating disorders and alcohol use

5. How might feelings associated with eating disorder behaviours cross over to other addictions we may experience in our lives

Links for Mia Findlay:

Mia’s Instagram: whatmiadidnext

Mia’s YouTube Channel: WhatMiaDidNext

Beyond Body Coaching: https://www.beyondbodycoach.com/

Links from the episode:

Lifeline 24/7 Crisis support : 13 11 14 , Text us Online or Chat with us Online

BodyMatters Australasia: https://bodymatters.com.au/

Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email

Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511

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On todays episode, I am very excited to be bringing you one of BodyMatters very own therapists Harriet Iles. Harriet has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Adelaide. She also completed her Honours year in psychology at the University of Sydney. Harriet has a background in law, psychology and fitness having worked as a trained fitness instructor for 3 years. Harriet has kindly offered to speak about the topic of eating disorders and anxiety, as Harriet has a special interest in understanding the co- morbidity of eating disorders with other mental health struggles. Including those who experience Anorexia Nervosa, Binge- Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorder.

Podcast Summary

1. The co-morbidity between anxiety and eating disorders

2. The physiological symptoms of anxiety

3. How eating disorders may be used to cope with feelings of anxiety and depression

4. The importance of sitting with emotions, expressing feelings, validating experiences and developing healthy tools to diffuse anxiety

5. Exposure therapy

6. The back- pack analogy

Links from the episode:

BodyMatters Australasia: https://bodymatters.com.au/

Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email

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On this week’s episode we are saying a lovely goodbye to our amazing host Maddy Tyers for now who has provided such amazing content on the podcast thus Far! But don’t fret, as we have a new host Jessy who will be bringing the listeners lots more content with some exciting new topics lined up. One of which includes the topic on todays podcast where we will be bringing back our much loved guest, the director here at BodyMatters Sarah McMahon. Who will be providing some valuable resources and pathways towards receiving professional eating disorder treatment or support. By providing clinicians and listeners with access to the new ANZ credential Eating Disorder Program and Website.

Summary of the podcast:

1. Why not everybody is a qualified health professional
2. How anybody at any size can be battling with an eating disorder
3. The ANZ eating disorder credential scheme
4. Why not all professionals may be keeping up to date with the current eating disorder trainings
5. Where can people gain access to qualified eating disorder professionals?

Links for the ANZ credential Eating Disorder website

Website: https://connected.anzaed.org.au/

BodyMatters Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/

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On this week’s episode we have a special guest all the way from the US Christine Byrne, an anti-diet dietitian that helps clients struggling with Orthorexia and other eating disorders. We have brought Christine in to discuss how clean eating can undermine eating disorder recovery and the link between Orthorexia.

Although healthy eating is seen very differently for many individuals and has a different meaning to everyone, Christine touches on how it can be viewed as a snow ball effect and down a spiral when having a strong unhealthy focus on ‘healthy’ eating and fear foods.

Summary of the podcast:

1. Can clean eating develop into an eating disorder
2. What is the link between Orthorexia and clean eating?
3. Treatment options
4. How can clean eating undermine eating disorder recovery
5. Where can people find you?

Links from the episode:

Website: christinejbyrne.com

Newsletter: christinejbyrne.com/newsletter

Instagram: instagram.com/christinejbyrne

Twitter: twitter.com/christinejbyrne

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On this week's episode we speak with clinical psychotherapist Jacqueline Byrne. Jacqueline is a specialist in treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating and body image and we have brought her in to touch on a very important topic of helping parents understand how they can help avoid body dissatisfaction in kids. 

Summary of the episode:

What are signs of body dissatisfaction? When parents should know when they need external support What impact does certain language and words have on kids body image when growing up? How can parents avoid body dissatisfaction in their kids?

Links from the episode: Jacqueline's website: http://www.wingsandquill.com/

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On this week’s episode we have brought in accredited practising Dietitian, Amanda who works with a non-diet approach alongside Heath at Every Size (HAES). Amanda also runs the infamous ‘Made by Mandy’ Instagram which she provides delicious recipes and food content.

In this episode we discuss how to overcome binge eating and how to notice binge eating behaviours. We touch on the difference between over eating and binge eating where we do have a previous episode on which you can listen to in the links below. A summary of what is touched on this episode:

1. What is binge eating?
2. How does one know if they have binge eating disorder? What are examples?
3. How can one stop the cycle of binge eating and overcome it?
4. What is the treatment options for binge eating/what does it involve?

Links:

Difference between over eating and binge eating: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ultimate-guide-binge-eating-vs-over-eating/id1540923938?i=1000547476215

Made by Mandy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeby.mandy/?hl=en

Amanda’s website: https://www.madebymandy.me/

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On this week's episode we have an eating disorder recovery talk with recovery champion Ash. Ash is currently an art director that works in advertising and an ambassador for InsideOut supporting and inspiring others towards recovery themselves. Ash began to realise something was not right in November 2011 where she had initially begun a health kick where it had gotten to the point of starting to fear certain foods. Although Ash experienced eating disorder symptoms, she was not diagnosed until it all came to a head in 2013 where she became very unwell.

We do host recovery talks every month online via zoom with recovery champions with the option for a Q&A afterwards. If you are interested you are able to register at: https://bodymatters.com.au/supportgroups/

Understand how you can best support a loved one to eating disorder recovery at www.supportwise.com.au.

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On this week's episode we have a guest all the way from the US, Carolyn Costin. Carolyn has over 30 years experience in the eating disorder field where she had founded an intensive outpatient program for eating disorder treatment and has now opened The Carolyn Costin Institute which providers Eating Disorder Coach Tarining, a Mentor program, Continuing Education for clinicians as well as other specialised training.

In this episode we talk about what is healthy eating and what it means to different people, especially individuals recovering from an eating disorder. We also touch on why individuals with eating disorders have certain fear foods, how they are able to overcome these challenges and the importance of individualised treatment.

Summary of the podcast:

1. What does healthy eating mean to you?
2. Why do many individuals struggling with an eating disorder fear certain foods?
3. How do you help clients get their own eating style
4. What are some problems with eating disorder treatment and “healthy eating”

Links from the episode:

Carolyn's website: https://www.carolyn-costin.com/about

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On this week’s episode we have brought back a very special guest, Maddy Tyers to discuss building positive body image. This is such an important conversation to have and we touch on what positive body image looks like, the role social media plays on our body image and how parents can help build positive body image. We hope that this episode sparks conversations with your loved ones to support and encourage a positive outlook on one’s body and truly appreciate and value ourselves. Summary of the episode:

Maddy’s career and background Maddy’s high and low of her week What positive body image look like to Maddy What role does social media play on our body image? How can parents help build positive body image?

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On this week's episode we have put together our favourite snippets of some of our past recovery talk with our recovery champions. Given there is no one pathway to recovery, our Recovery Talks endeavour to showcase a variety of eating disorder symptoms and recovery experiences. Ultimately we believe- and hope you take from our Recovery Talks- that recovery is always possible and usually occurs with through the combination of the right therapist, timing and treatment approach.

We always have such an amazing response to these talks and it truly demonstrates that recovery is not the same for everyone. Everyone's recovery journey is different and is it important to acknowledge that you are not alone. 

Are you interested in attending our next upcoming recovery talk? Register for our online April recovery talk here: https://bodymatters.com.au/event/recoverytalks-2/?instance_id=612

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On this week’s episode we have brought in one of BodyMatters therapists Meg O’Shea on all things to do with eating disorders in the perinatal period. We cover many important topics including how pregnancy can affect individuals suffering from an eating disorder and how individuals are able to prevent a relapse during this period. We hope that this episode ultimately provides knowledge and information for many women struggling with an eating disorder, not only how amazing this time is for individuals, but acknowledging and normalising the struggles that can come with it too. Summary of the podcast:

What is the perinatal period? How does pregnancy affect individuals suffering from an eating disorder? How can recovered individuals prevent a relapse during the perinatal period? Has the pandemic had an effect on rates of ED in the perinatal period? Why? Post natal depression What help is available?

You can find meg here:

BodyMatters therapist - https://bodymatters.com.au/team-members/meglea-dunn/

Links from the episode:

PANDA (Perinatal anxiety and depression Australia)  - https://www.panda.org.au/info-support/after-birth?gclid=CjwKCAiA6seQBhAfEiwAvPqu19peqBh5_3BdwObhc4iWNrdejR1kdhihy5qybt2oPDsS6aVlMFhEIRoC8Q0QAvD_BwE Gidget Foundation - https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/

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On this week’s episode we speak with non-diet dietitian, Korey Baruta. You may be familiar with Korey’s story from one of our past recovery talks where Korey dives deep into her personal eating disorder recovery and how she was inspired by her recovery to help others struggling with their relationship with food. In this episode we discuss the true impact of diet culture 101 and how one can avoid getting lost in it. Summary of the podcast:

Korey’s background What is a diet? What is diet culture? How does diet culture impact eating disorders? How can one avoid getting lost in diet culture? Recommended treatment team

You can find Korey at: Website: https://nutritionforeverybody.com.au/ Instagram: @nutrition.for.every.body Korey’s recovery talk: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/eating-disorder-recovery-talk-with-korey/id1540923938?i=1000543328341

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In this week’s episode we speak with women’s health exercise physiologist Courtenay Polock on disordered eating on pelvic floor health. We touch on the important pelvic floor has on many aspects of our body and the relationship between over exercising and disordered eating can have on your pelvic floor.

Having gone through experiencing pelvic floor struggles in her life herself, Courtenay is able to relate to individuals on the same level and work with them on a more personalised and individual way.

Summary of the podcast:

1. Courtenay’s personal experience with pelvic floor struggles
2. What is the pelvic floor and it's function
3. How disordered eating can impact its function and cause incontinence/dysfunction
4. The hormonal effect on the pelvic floor and how disordered eating can impact that
5. The relationship between overexercising and the pelvic floor

You can find Courtenay here:

Website: https://www.herexercisephysiology.com.au/

Instagram: @her.exercise.physiology

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In this week’s episode we speak with clinical hypnotherapist and counsellor, Bianca Skilbeck who specialises in the treatment of eating disorders and all food and body image related issues. We dive into the true meaning of hypnotherapy and how it can be used to assist many struggles including eating disorders and trauma.

Summary of the podcast:

Bianca’s background in hypnotherapy

What is hypnotherapy?

How does hypnotherapy assist in ED recovery?

Hypnotherapy in healing gut health and gut issues including IBS

Bianca’s instagram: @thehaeshypnotherapist

Bianca’s website: www.freedomfromfood.com.au

Bianca’s Facebook Group: Eating Disorder Recovery Support (HAES aligned)https://www.facebook.com/groups/121500031767460

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On this week’s episode we bring in nutritionist Kallie Kitas to speak on the difference between binge eating and over eating, an area that can be quite unknown. Kallie uses her career as a nutritionist to help many individuals struggling with binge eating and is able to relate on a deeper level having gone through and struggling with binge eating herself. 

Summary of the podcast:

How to know if you struggle with binge eating

The difference between binge eating and over eating

The treatment available for binge eating

The relationship between binge eating and weight loss

Kallie's website: https://kknutrition.com.au/

Kallie's Instagram: @kk.nutrition 

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On this week’s episode we have a recovery talk with recovery champion, Korey. Korey is a non-diet Accredited Practicing Dietitian based in Melbourne that focuses on nutrition for every body and is a health at every size advocate. Korey’s eating disorder journey started in her late teens around 15-16 years of age when she decided to act upon her poor body image by attempting to change her body. Korey grew up in a larger body compared to others in her year group, mostly by being much taller than other girls, and often felt self conscious. This had grown into strong body dissatisfaction that had built up over time and eventually led to her making active changes to her eating habits. Feel inspired towards recovery and tune in! As season 1 comes to a close we would love to hear what topics and guests you would love to see on the podcast in season 2. You are able to email podcast@bodymatters.com.au.

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We cannot believe it has been an entire year since the launch of The Understanding Body Matters Podcast. What better way to end the season and the year than to discuss our top 5 highlights of the season. We have one more episode to end the season which will be our last recovery talk of 2021! We have had such amazing guests on board that are all so informative and inspiring to listen to and can't wait to bring in even more amazing guests and topics next season. 

We have had an amazing response from this season and truly can't wait to share more and exciting things to come! Tune in to listen to our top 5 highlights and let us know what yours were! 

Understand how to support a loved one to eating disorder recovery: https://www.supportwise.com.au/

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On this week’s episode we speak with actor and author, Isabelle Cornish on her personal journey struggling with an eating disorder in the modelling industry. You may know Isabelle best from Puberty Blues and SAS Australia. Isabelle opens up about how her journey of an eating disorder began when she was 18 in modelling jobs where strangers on set would depict her body image and size which negatively impacted her body image. Listen on how Isabelle overcome this journey and the impact SAS Australia had on her mentally and physically. Summary of the podcast: Isabelle’s eating disorder in the modelling industry How modelling affected her body image How SAS Australia impacted Isabelle's mental and physical health Helpful resources that helped Isabelle’s journey to recovery You can find Isabelle on instagram at @isabellecornish. Isabelle’s blog: https://www.isabellecornish.life Isabelle’s upcoming book coming out in January: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-why-isabelle-cornish/book/9781922351357.html?irclickid=ym4T16QL2xyJWCZ0GtxSTziGUkG01RVMZTaK2I0&bk_source=2994473&bk_source_id=2994473&irgwc=1&utm_campaign=Isabelle%20cornish&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Impact

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In this week’s episode we have a eating disorder recovery talk with Joanna. Joanna is a 29 year old physiotherapist who suffered from an eating disorder as a teen. She had first started showing symptoms of an eating disorder when she was at the age of 15 where she began to develop body image concerns growing up with her love for dance where she began to feel anxious about her peers who were starting to lose weight for the sport. Listen to hear Joanna’s journey and vulnerability sharing her story in hopes to supporting and providing hope for others struggling with an eating disorder or individuals trying to support a loved one. This is also a trigger warning that this episode does touch on assault and if you are requiring urgent support you are able to contact the Helpline on 1800 011 511. If you would like to attend our next upcoming recovery talk you are able to register here: https://bodymatters.com.au/event/recoverytalks-2/?instance_id=602

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In this week's episode we have a special guest all the way from the US, Lindley Ashline. Lindley is a photographer, fat activist and writer who we have brought in today to speak about living in a larger body, a very important and powerful message. Lindley uses her journey and challenges to empower other women and men who are unable to speak up for themselves and has created a career photographing individuals in their bodies that exist that focus on loving themselves for the body size they are. 

Summary of the podcast:

• Challenges Lindley has overcome through her journey

• Lindley's main message to the greater community 

• How Lindley uses her photography career to portray her message of liberating larger bodies

• The international differences in the way bodies are viewed 

You are able to find Lindley here: https://bodyliberationphotos.com

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In this week’s episode we have brought in registered psychologist Ashleigh Olive to talk on Exercise Addiction and eating disorders. We discuss the relationship between eating disorders and over-exercising and how this can impact the recovery of an individual struggling. 

Summary of the podcast: 

• How does one know whether they have an exercise addiction? 

• What is the relationship between eating disorders and over exercising?

• When does excessive exercise become problematic? 

• What does a healthy relationship with exercise look like? 

• Where to find Ashleigh? - https://www.truenorthpsychology.com.au/ashleigh-olive

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On this week's episode we have an Eating Disorder Recovery Talk with recovery champion, Megan. Megan is a 34 year old mother of two and currently a pilates instructor and personal trainer who suffered from Orthorexia and body dysmorphia. She is an advocate for Health at Every Size in the fitness industry,  she loves working with all bodies and abilities and is starting a new venture of opening a gym that will be a body-positive facility. In honour of National Eating Disorder Awareness week earlier this month, we are offering any individual who purchases a SupportWise program in the month of September the opportunity to receive a free E-book. This E-book aims to help individuals who are supporting a loved one to recovery better understand how they are able to do so from home. We know that when supporting a loved one through their eating disorder recovery there can be constant double guessing your efforts. This month we celebrate and honour all bodies, shapes and sizes and especially think about those struggling with an eating disorder. To learn more about how to help a loved one to recovery and purchase a SupportWise program click here: https://www.supportwise.com.au/

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On this week's episode we speak with Peer Worker and Lived Experience Consultant, Emily Unity on a really important topic that is relevant to current times, lockdown. It is no doubt that lockdown has had a significant impact on many individuals mental state and we wanted to bring Emily in to talk about her personal journey.  Emily dives deep into how she is coping and the struggles and relapse that lockdown has caused, however, Emily's bright and empathetic outlook is truly inspiring for anyone who may be feeling that times are particuarly tough currently. 

Summary of the podcast:

How lockdown has affected Emily's mental health and recovery from an eating disorder

How lockdown affects many individuals struggling with a mental illness 

Resources from the podcast:

You are able to find Emily here: https://www.emilyunity.com/about

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On this week’s episode we speak with dietitian and therapist, Hayley Liew on all thing’s to do with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the relationship between IBS and eating disorders.

Summary of the podcast:

What is IBS?

What is the relationship between IBS and eating disorders?

What is the treatment approach for an individual with IBS that suffers from an eating disorder?

What does the treatment team look like?

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Starting the Low FODMAP Diet - Monash Fodmap: https://www.monashfodmap.com/ibs-central/i-have-ibs/starting-the-low-fodmap-diet/

Gut-directed hypnotherapy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27397586/

Nerva Map: https://try.nervaibs.com/get-started/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=_nerva&utm_term=nerva%20app&utm_content=445403411744&gclid=CjwKCAjw0qOIBhBhEiwAyvVcf7AS8-WZujupWkfnzq1QVcd_hi0IMf4l5VVlseSy2P2R0jlyzaHcmhoCK-EQAvD_BwE

Hayley’s dietitian services: www.flourishdietitian.com.au

Hayley’s psychology services or email info@bodymatters.com.au

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On this week's episode we have a pre-recorded recovery talk with Maddy Tyers. Maddy dives in deep and personal discussing her personal recovery journey from the age of eight years old and how she has made it to where she is now. We hope that this recovery talk provides hope for many currently struggling with an eating disorder or body image concerns, including parents and carers who may be needing the hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel through many individuals recovery stories, including Maddy's.

If you would like to attend one of BodyMatters recovery talks, you are able to register for our latest talk's by going to: https://bodymatters.com.au/events-calendar/.

If you are supporting a loved one through recovery and are unsure on how to best support them; we have courses available to assist during this time: https://www.supportwise.com.au/

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On this week’s episode we speak with Elise Slater, an art therapist that works with a number of individuals suffering from mental illness, including eating disorders. We discuss how art can unpack a number of suppressed emotions and feelings many individuals were unaware they had and how art can be a form of therapy where these emotions can be released in a safe and soothing environment. Elise also touches on her personal journey with an eating disorder and how she can relate to individuals on a deeper level through her lived experience.  Summary of the podcast:

What is transpersonal art therapy? How does art therapy assist in eating disorder recovery? Who is art therapy suitable for?

If you would like to hear more about how art therapy has assisted many individuals with their mental struggles have a listen!

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On this week’s episode we have brought in a very special and inspiration guest, Millie Thomas on all things to do with the impact of social media and diet culture and how to navigate it. Given Millie’s professional background as an eating disorder recovery coach and her personal recovery from her own eating disorder, Millie provides insight, professional advice and awareness on the true impact social media has and how it can drive eating disorders.

A summary of this episode includes:

• Millie’s personal recovery journey
• How social media impacts body image and drives eating disorders
• How individuals and parents are able to protect themselves and/or loved ones from social media

If you are suffering from an eating disorder or know of an individual suffering but are unaware of how you can help, we have created a number of programs to help navigate individuals through this time through SupportWise which you can view here: www.supportwise.com.au

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In today's episode we speak with Lyndi Cohen also known as The Nude Nutritionist. Lyndi works as the nutritionist and dietitian for Channel 9's The Today Show supporting individuals relationship with food. We talk on all things to do with Lyndi's personal experience with an eating disorder journey and how this positively impacts her work with her clients in better understanding individuals experience with food and body image. Lyndi also discusses how a nutritionist can assist in eating disorder recovery by not only understanding and focusing just on food but how you feel mentally. Have a listen!

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We are very excited to announce BodyMatters most recent program 'SupportWise'. SupportWise is a series of nine programs aimed to support those with a loved one experiencing an eating disorder. There are very limited resources available for parents, partners, siblings, children, and friends suffering so we have created this program to help individuals better understand how they are able to help and what an eating disorder entails.

The nine programs included are: - Parents with an adolescent experiencing anorexia nervosa - Parents with an adolescent experiencing bulimia nervosa - Parents with an adolescent experiencing bulimia nervosa - Parents of an adult child experiencing an eating disorder - Friends of an adult experiencing an eating disorder - Partners of a loved one experiencing an eating disorder - Siblings of an adult experiencing an eating disorder - Siblings of an adolescent experiencing anorexia nervosa - Adult children of a parent experiencing an eating disorder

If you know of an individual suffering from an eating disorder and are unaware of how you can help, this program is available for you!  View and purchase a Supportwise program here: https://www.supportwise.com.au

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In this week’s episode we speak with author, actor and presenter Maddy Tyres on her personal eating disorder journey from the age of 8 years old. Maddy has also created a children’s illustration book based off her recovery journey in the hope to start conversations about the prevalence of eating disorders amongst children ‘When Anna came to stay’. Summary of the podcast:

Maddy’s eating disorder journey The inspiration behind her children's book Advice for any individuals currently struggling with an eating disorder

Purchase Maddy's childrens book here: https://www.amazon.com/When-Anna-Came-Maddy-Tyers-ebook/dp/B08PBJM91T

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On this week’s episode we have a pre-recorded podcast from a few months ago with Tully Humphrey just when Melbourne had gone into their third lockdown. Tully opens up about her personal eating disorder recovery and her journey through multiple psychologists and how she copes with any challenges that she faces now that she is recovered.

Tully also touches on her advice for anyone struggling with an eating disorder and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We hope that Tully’s journey inspires that recovery is possible and that there are a number of tools and techniques that can be used to assist in the many triggers and challenges that may arise.

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On this week’s episode we have a special guest all the way from the UK, Kate Hudson-Hall. Kate is a psychotherapist that focuses on a number of illnesses, specifically eating disorders in which was inspired from her personal recovery from Bulimia. In this episode we touch on: - What is Bulimia? - Why do people develop Bulimia? - The tools and techniques available to help assist in the recovery for bulimia Kate is also the author of ‘Bulimia Sucks’ which dives into a number of tools and techniques to assist in bulimia whilst also touching on her personal journey with an eating disorder.

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Can naturopathy assist in the recovery of an eating disorder? On this week’s episode we have brought in Naturopath, Phoebe Jobson to touch on all things to do with how a naturopath can assist in the support team of an individual with an eating disorder as well as Phoebe’s philosophy when it comes to food and exercise.

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In this week's episode we have another pre-recorded recovery talk from BodyMatters with special speaker, Millie. Millie dives in deep on her personal recovery journey from the start to the end with her battle with anorexia for 15 years from the age of 12 to 27 years old. Millie is now working as an Eating Disorder recovery coach and works with clients from around the world everyday to help them gain freedom from their eating disorders. We hope Millie's journey inspires you as much as it did for us and that it inspires hope that recovery is possible! 

Register for our next upcoming online recovery talk here: https://bodymatters.com.au/event/recoverytalks/?instance_id=586

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On this week’s episode we have brought in Exercise Physiologist Ellen to talk all things to do with exercise and eating disorders. We touch on how eating disorders change the relationship one has with exercise as well as how we are able to rebuild this. We also discuss what sort of movement is appropriate and safe during recovery.

We loved having Ellen on this episode as this informative podcast really provides insight on how our relationship with exercise can differ significantly depending on ones circumstance but also tips on what we can do to improve this. Listen to learn more!

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On today’s episode we speak with BodyMatters psychotherapist Mihaela Homjak on all things to do with Systemic Family Constellations. In this episode we learn how understanding systemic family constellations help reveal some hidden dymamics in families that may contribute and/or add to ones illness, including eating disorders. We touch on what a constellation looks like and who may benefit from this type of modality!

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On today’s episode we have a recorded Recovery Talk with Sarah. Sarah is currently working as a mental health peer support worker and aims to bring awareness to important mental health issues including eating disorders. Sarah has now overcome and recovered from her eating disorder and is now working in the Eating Disorder space which is empowering and rewarding for her. 

Feel inspired and hopeful that recovery is possible and have a listen!

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In today's episode we talk about Orthorexia Nervosa with Sophie Smith. Sophie has suffered from Orthorexia in the past and opens up about her personal experience. Orthorexia is a disorder that is prevalent among both men and women, especially in individual’s lives today. However, it is not technically classified as an eating disorder but more of a mental health issue where an individual becomes fixated on the foods they are consuming and restricting themselves to healthy, clean, high-quality foods. Learn more about Orthorexia, the symptoms and treatment and have a listen!

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On today’s episode we focus on ARFID (Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder) with one of BodyMatters psychologists Amy Newsom. Amy works with a number of individuals that suffer from ARFID including children and adults. We touch on the many symptoms, risks and types of treatment available for ARFID eating disorder and what to look out for if you know of someone who may have this disorder or if you portray similiar signs. 

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‘Is recovery possible?’ It’s a question we get asked regularly and one that is very understandable when in the midst of the twists and turns of the recovery journey. All of us at BodyMatters are strong advocates that recovery is achievable and we love to be able to share recovery stories to expand attitudes towards what is possible. BodyMatters offer a regular event called “Recovery Talks” where we have a someone speaking to sufferers, parents, partners and health professionals about their experience of recovery. In today's epsiode we have recorded Sophie Smith's recovery talk to help inspire those who may be going through a similiar journey. Sophie has now fully recovered from her eating disorder and is continuously inspiring those around her by touching on her personal experience through interviews and talks.

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For many Christmas is a joyful and cheerful time of year, however, it can be a time of guilt and pressure for others. In today’s episode we have brought in BodyMatters director and psychologist Sarah McMahon to discuss the pressures surrounding many around Christmas and advice for parents, friends and those currently suffering from an eating disorder to make this time of year that little bit more bearable! We also provide some resources that may be beneficial during this time which you can find through this link: https://bodymatters.com.au/surviving-christmas-resources/.

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On today’s episode we speak with Phoebe Jobson. Phoebe is a fully qualified Naturopath and was first diagnosed with a restrictive eating disorder at the end of 2015 when her eating disorder was at its worse. Phoebes' strong passion and focus on her career in Naturopathy allowed her to understand the importance of her health and ways that she is able to use this to help others going through similar circumstances. Phoebe now has her own business to help people in all kinds of holistic ways to be healthier. She is continuously promoting self-love and body positivity and willing to promote that full recovery is possible and evidence-based treatment is the best starting place for recovery.

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Helping those impacted by Eating Disorders. Improving Understanding.  Inspiring Hope.  Supporting Recovery.

The Understanding Body Matters podcast helps those impacted by eating disorders to understand more about the conditions and be inspired towards recovery.  Developed by psychologists with significant experience providing treatment for eating and dieting disorders, body image issues and problematic exercise, the podcast provides reputable and reliable information. Hear from a range of speakers – including industry leaders and advocates, mental health experts and stories of hope from those who have recovered.