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Body Matters PodcastPositive Role Models with Host JessyOn 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 Sh...2024-04-2233 minBody Matters PodcastPositive Role Models with Host JessyOn 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 Sh...2024-04-1633 minBody Matters PodcastEating Disorders are Only Growing Globally with Director of BMA Sarah McMahonOn 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 gr...2024-03-2629 minBody Matters PodcastEating Disorders Across the Age Spectrum with Dietitians Meg and SusanOn 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...2024-03-121h 04Body Matters PodcastAthletes and Eating Disorders with Dietitian Tayla CleggOn 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 fr...2024-03-0541 minBody Matters PodcastStorytelling as a Way to Heal Body Image with Dr. Anita JohnstonOn 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 in...2024-02-2747 minBody Matters PodcastA Diet Culture Free Home with Dietitian Claire GasperOn 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 fr...2024-02-2050 minBody Matters PodcastAcceptance and Commitment with Psychologist HarrietOn 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. After she grew up in the coastal capital of Australia in Adelaide. However, knew her true passions were really to become a Psychologist and support people in the eating disorder space. This is where Harriet and moved to Sydney and went on to complete an Honours degree in Psychology at the University of Sydney. Harriet is now an inc...2024-02-1347 minBody Matters PodcastYour Health Matters with PaigeOn 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 th...2024-02-0625 minBody Matters PodcastLittle & Big Traumas with Principal Psychologist Sarah- Jayne DureyeaOn 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 trau...2024-01-3044 minBody Matters PodcastAtypical Anorexia with Social Worker and Psychotherapist Maria GanciOn 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...2024-01-2353 minBody Matters PodcastEmotions are Held in the Body with Laurie LevineOn 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 En...2024-01-1634 minBody Matters PodcastInpatient and Outpatient Treatment with Therapist TessOn 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 of...2024-01-0951 minBody Matters PodcastThe Holidays and Food with JulzhealthOn 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 also known as Julzhealth. 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. Julz also has an instagram page where she inspires people with food, wellbeing and positivity content. Julz is currently studying an undergraduate degree where she endeavours to study her Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics to bec...2023-12-1923 minBody Matters PodcastFear and Eating Disorders with Therapist JenOn 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...2023-12-121h 04Body Matters PodcastPeople are So Much More Than an Eating Disorder with ShannonOn 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 car...2023-12-0548 minBody Matters PodcastAppreciating Your Body with Social Worker KrissyOn 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...2023-11-2837 minBody Matters PodcastAll Food Has Value with Dietitian Zoe NicholsonOn 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...2023-11-1444 minBody Matters PodcastHolding Onto Hope with MillieOn 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...2023-11-0940 minBody Matters PodcastThe Support of Family with Family Therapist EmilyOn 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 ut...2023-10-3137 minBody Matters PodcastRole Models Around Food with AliOn 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...2023-10-2535 minBody Matters PodcastA Dietitian Working In the ED Space with Director Jodie SheratonOn 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 passio...2023-10-1740 minBody Matters PodcastMotivation in Eating Disorder Recovery with Psychologist MegOn 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 he...2023-10-0929 minBody Matters PodcastCelebrating our 100th Episode for BMA!!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...2023-10-0349 minBody Matters PodcastChildhood Experiences and Eating Disorders with Dr. Amanda BoltonOn 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...2023-09-2657 minBody Matters PodcastHealing Relationships with Food and Body with Dietitian Zoe NicholsonOn 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...2023-09-1943 minBody Matters PodcastUndernutrition on the Brain with Director Dr. Julee La MottOn 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...2023-09-1345 minBody Matters PodcastUndernutrition on the Brain with Director Dr. Julee La MottOn 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...2023-09-1243 minBody Matters PodcastEating Disorders and your Menstrual Cycle with Exercise Physiologist Sarah KingOn 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’...2023-09-0540 minBody Matters PodcastOver-Exercising on the Body with Exercise Physiologist Sarah KingOn 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. Wher...2023-08-2941 minBody Matters PodcastIdentifying your Own Values with Psychologist HarrietOn 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. Harriet is now a Registered Psychologist practicing at BodyMatters Australasia as well as at the Ramsay Clinic Northside, working in eating disorder treatment.
On...2023-08-2253 minBody Matters PodcastEconomic Pressures on Eating Disorders with Psychologist & Director, Sarah McMahonOn 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 'C...2023-08-1526 minBody Matters PodcastSports and Eating Disorders with Dietitian & Director, Fiona SutherlandOn 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 Compass...2023-08-081h 03Body Matters PodcastDiet Culture and Body Image with Psychotherapist Jaqueline ByrnesOn 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 co...2023-08-0150 minBody Matters PodcastOur Own Unique Food Needs with Principle Dietitian & Nutritionist Liz StathakisOn 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...2023-07-2532 minBody Matters PodcastOvervaluing Body Image & Physical Appearance with Dr. Alissa KnightOn 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 wor...2023-07-1833 minBody Matters PodcastDisconnection and Eating Disorders with Psychologist HarrietOn 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 Eati...2023-07-1154 minBody Matters PodcastStudent Wellbeing During Exams and Study with JulzhealthOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be bringing back our much loved guest Julz also known as Julzhealth. 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 re...2023-07-0426 minBody Matters PodcastIdentity and Eating Disorders with Psychologist FranOn 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 (CB...2023-06-2738 minBody Matters PodcastDiverse Backgrounds and Eating Disorders with Dietitian TomOn 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 ca...2023-06-2030 minBody Matters PodcastSelf- Worth and Meeting your Needs with Psychologist HarrietOn 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 ac...2023-06-1359 minBody Matters PodcastFood for the Soul with Psychologist & Director of BMA Sarah McMahonOn 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...2023-06-0629 minBody Matters PodcastEmotional Regulation with Psychologist Ana XimenaOn 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 prac...2023-05-3041 minBody Matters PodcastNot Comparing Your Plate of Food to Others with Dietitian SophieOn 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...2023-05-2326 minBody Matters PodcastPerfectionism with Professor Tracy WadeOn 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. Ca...2023-05-1646 minBody Matters PodcastYoung Children and Eating Disorders with Psychologist HarrietOn 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 epi...2023-05-0940 minBody Matters PodcastFood Positivity with JulzhealthOn this weeks episode I am super excited to be bringing back our much loved guest Julz also known on instagram as Julzhealth. 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 i...2023-05-0229 minBody Matters PodcastGym Culture and Eating Disorders with CameronOn 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...2023-04-2541 minBody Matters PodcastSet Point Theory with Psychologist HarrietOn 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 n...2023-04-1855 minBody Matters PodcastEmotional Eating with Principle Psychologist Glenn MackintoshOn 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 h...2023-04-1145 minBody Matters PodcastFor Those with a History of an Eating Disorder with Catrina and CallieOn 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 Ba...2023-04-0439 minBody Matters PodcastFood Freedom with Dietitian Lyndi CohenOn 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...2023-03-2846 minBody Matters PodcastIntimacy and Eating Disorders with Psychologist MegTRIGGER WARNING: This episode will discuss elements of sexual trauma and sensitive topics related to intimacy & body. If this topic may trigger flashbacks, anxiety or intense emotions please feel free to skip this episode.
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 Scie...2023-03-2127 minBody Matters Podcast'Spotting The Food Police' with therapist RikeyaOn 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...2023-03-1428 minBody Matters PodcastValuing Your Self-Care with Christie SwadlingOn 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 eat...2023-03-0725 minBody Matters PodcastFood Flexibility with JulzhealthOn 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 also known as Julzhealth. 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 also has an instagram page posting up recovery content, food recipes and encouraging messages around wellbeing!
On this weeks episode Julz explores some very special parts of her life a...2023-02-2828 minBody Matters PodcastStress and Eating Behaviour with Dr. Kylie MoselyOn 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 wi...2023-02-2148 minBody Matters PodcastReintroducing Foods Back Into Your Diet with Dietitian ElleOn this weeks episode I am so delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest Elle Snow. Elle is one of our fantastic dietitians here at BodyMatters who has been working in the field of eating disorders for over 15 years. Elle is an Accredited Dietitian 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...2023-02-1433 minBody Matters PodcastEating Disorders in Schools with Psychologist & Director of BMA Sarah McMahonOn 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...2023-02-0733 minBody Matters PodcastStarvation Syndrome with Therapist HarrietOn 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 sy...2023-01-3127 minBody Matters PodcastMindful Eating with Therapist JenOn this week’s episode I am so happy and excited to be introducing our next special 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...2023-01-2426 minBody Matters PodcastBody Dysmorphia with Therapist JossOn 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 an...2023-01-1744 minBody Matters PodcastThe Thin Ideal Vs The Healthy Self with Therapist NicolaOn this week’s episode I am thrilled to be introducing our next special 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 deli...2023-01-1029 minBody Matters PodcastUnpacking Eating Disorder Myths with Therapists Harriet and PhilHappy 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 Ille...2023-01-0350 minBody Matters PodcastFirst Nations Australians and Eating Disorders with Dr. Liz DaleOn this weeks episode I am so excited to be bringing you our next special 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 Bu...2022-12-2729 minBody Matters PodcastLGBTQIA+ Community and Eating Disorders with Dr. Phillip AouadOn 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 Nervo...2022-12-2043 minBody Matters PodcastGrief & Loss Surrounding Eating Disorders with Therapist HarrietOn 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 where she now also currently works at the Ramsey North Side Clinic. 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 ar...2022-12-1334 minBody Matters PodcastHow Ultra-Processed Food Can Be Addictive with Psychologist CarolynOn 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...2022-12-0646 minBody Matters PodcastType 2 Diabetes and Eating Disorders with Dr. Kylie MoselyI 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...2022-11-2943 minBody Matters PodcastType 1 Diabetes and Eating Disorders with Dr. Kylie MoselyOn 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 th...2022-11-2930 minBody Matters PodcastMen Do Experience Eating Disorders with Dr. Phillip AouadOn 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 Ze...2022-11-2246 minBody Matters PodcastSocial Connectedness and Peer Support with Therapist MegI am very pleased to be introducing this week’s special 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 newl...2022-11-1528 min
Aeromedical Rescue & RetrievalEp6 - Flight Nursing, remote critical care at 25,000ft from anywhere!On this episode we speak with Flight Nursing Australia (FNA) President Colleen Reid, the Aeromedical Society of Australasia (ASA) President Diane Fuller, Flight Nurse and secretary of FNA Judi Shields, and award recipient Flight Nurse Margaret Tabone. Over the course of the episode our flight nurses discuss what it was like in the early days of remote medicine and flight nursing compare with our modern day systems, procedures and training. As well as touching on the inception of both the FNA and ASA.2022-11-131h 01Body Matters PodcastLearning To Love Your Inner Child with Psychotherapist LisaOn 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 a...2022-11-0843 minBody Matters PodcastHow To Be Your Own Cheerleader with Social Worker KrissyOn this week’s episode I am so so happy to be introducing our next 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 Mo...2022-11-0136 min
Conversations in Lung Cancer ResearchThe Management of Stage III NSCLCWelcome to the Thoracic Oncology Group of Australasia Podcast series. Associate Professor Shankar Siva, Radiation Oncologist and current Cancer Council Victoria Colebatch Fellow who leads the SABR program at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre discusses The Management of Stage III NSCLC in this podcast. Shankar is joined by Associate Professor Rachel Wong, Deputy Director of Oncology - Eastern Health, Adjunct Clinical Assoc Professor - Monash University and Clinical Research Fellow – WEHI and also Professor Drew Moghanaki, Chief of Thoracic Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology at UCLA, Stanley Lezman and Nancy Stark Endowed Chair in Thoracic Radiation Oncology Research, Co-Director Greater Los...2022-11-0121 minBody Matters PodcastMind, Body Matters: Yoga for Eating Disorders with AmyI 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 f...2022-10-2526 minBody Matters PodcastSpontaneity For Those Who Over-Control with Dr. Alicia TompsonOn 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...2022-10-1846 min
Conversations in Lung Cancer ResearchThe Changing Course of Outcomes in Early Stage NSCLC: Surgical and Respiratory Medicine ConsiderationsWelcome to the Thoracic Oncology Group of Australasia Podcast series. In this Podcast, we discuss early NSCLC management and treatment, particularly in light of how immunotherapy will impact surgical and respiratory medicine as the landscape evolves with new data. Dr Melissa Moore Medical Oncologist from St Vincent’s Melbourne and the TOGA Education Chair, is joined by Dr Katharine See, Director and Head of the Respiratory Medicine at the Northern Hospital, Melbourne and Mr Naveed Alam, Thoracic surgeon from St Vincent’s and Epworth, Melbourne to discuss and review the findings and implications for NSCLC patients. Than...2022-10-1232 minBody Matters PodcastNeurodivergence and Eating Disorders: A Chat with EDNA's Chair LaurenceOn 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 w...2022-10-1121 minBody Matters PodcastDepression and Eating Disorders with Therapist HarrietOn 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- morb...2022-10-0425 minBody Matters PodcastGender, Sexuality, Bodies, and Disordered Eating with BrookeOn todays episode I am really excited to be bringing you our next special 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 cutt...2022-09-2628 minBody Matters PodcastAlcohol and Eating Disorders with Mia Findlay. Part 2Welcome 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 o...2022-09-2027 minBody Matters PodcastAlcohol and Eating Disorders with Mia Findlay. Part 1On 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...2022-09-2036 minBody Matters PodcastAnxiety and Eating Disorders with Therapist HarrietOn 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...2022-09-1318 minBody Matters PodcastIntroduction to JessyHello everybody, this weeks episode is going to be a quick little welcome message from me (Jessy) who will be continuing on with the podcast for the next little while. I just wanted to say how excited I am for the many topics and guests that I have lined up for the podcast. The podcast will be posted each week on Wednesdays for anybody who may wish to know! I truly am grateful for the opportunity to interview so many amazing guests on some really important topics which I know do need to be spoken about more. I am...2022-09-0602 minBody Matters PodcastWho are the Eating Disorder Professionals?On this week’s episode we are saying a lovely goodbye to our amazing host Maddie who has provided such amazing content on the podcast thus far! But don’t fret, as we have a new host Jessica Bakon (Jessy) who will be bringing the listeners lots more content with some really exciting 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. Sarah will be providing some valuable resources and pathways towards receiving professional eating disorder treatment or support. By p...2022-08-3116 min