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Body Matters PodcastBecoming Whole: Connecting with your Self with Psychotherapist Jodie GaleA message to all our lovely listeners: We would like to let everyone know that this will be our last episode for the 'Understanding Body Matters Podcast' for now. We are forever grateful and honoured to have had such amazing guests speak on the podcast. We thank each and every person involved in the podcast including our current host Jessica Bakon and our previous host Maddison Pribula for all the amazing work that they have done. It's time for us to focus on all the other amazing projects we are currently working on but please feel free to go...
2025-08-1945 minBody Matters PodcastNutrition Science and How we Talk about Food with Dr Emma BeckettOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to food nutrition scientist Dr Emma Beckett. Emma is a registered nutritionist at The Nutrition Society, Professional Member of The Australian Institute for Food Science & Technology and is a member of the International Society for Nutrigenetics/ Nutrigenomics. She is currently an Adjunct Senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Innovation. She was also a Senior lecturer at the University of Newcastle for 15 years. She has won numerous awards for her research and is a part of numerous committees an...
2025-08-0545 minBody Matters PodcastRelationships, Groups and Friendships with Dr Aimee MaxwellOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this week’s guest Psychologist and Psychotherapist, Dr Aimee Maxwell. Aimee completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Griffith University with her thesis examining addictive eating behaviours in children. Aimee has worked most notably as a group therapist in the Eating Disorders Program at Robina Private Hospital where she has been for 6 years however, also has worked in private practice at InMind 4 Health for 4 years. Currently Aimee has just had her first baby so is busy on maternity leave learning all the things that come alon...
2025-07-221h 01Body Matters PodcastThe Influence of the Subconscious with Dietitian & Hypnotherapist BonnieOn this week’s episode I am excited to be introducing you to this week’s guest Dietitian, Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, Life and Success Coach Bonnie Killip. Bonnie has a Bachelor of Science, a Double Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Diploma of Modern Psychology. She is a member of Dieticians Australia (DA), The Society for Australian Independent Dietician Nutritionists, the Australian Hypnotherapist Association (AHA), The Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists (ASHS, the Hypnotherapists Council of Australia and Is an ANZAED Eating Disorder Credentialed Dietician. She has also become a Master of Clinical Hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programming and is a c...
2025-07-0854 minBody Matters PodcastSocial Media, Lockdown and the Pandemic for School Kids with MollyOn this week’s episode I am excited to be introducing you to our next special guest. 19-year-old Molly a young entrepreneur from Melbourne who currently runs her own Acai business, Be Bowld. Molly was a high school student during the Covid- 19 lockdown where, like many kids found herself drawing more towards the world of social media and Tik Tok. In this powerful episode Molly opens up about how lockdown, the pressures of social media and peer expectations shaped her own perception of herself and her body. All the while, contributing to Mollys silent battle with Anorexia Nervosa that end...
2025-06-2451 minBody Matters PodcastBody Image for Children with Dr Stephanie DamianoOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this week’s guest, Manager of Butterfly Body Bright at the Butterfly Foundation and Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Psychology and Public Health at La Trobe University, Dr Stephanie Damiano. Stephanie is an early childhood body image expert and current manager of the Butterfly Foundations primary school body image program. This program has been implemented as a way to fostering a healthy attitude for children around food, body and physical activity helping to develop a positive body image for children. Stephanie has d...
2025-06-1041 minBody Matters PodcastFood, Body & the Times we were Born into with Dr Elysa RobertsOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this week’s guest, Senior lecturer, Researcher and Occupational Therapist, Dr Elysa Roberts. Elysa has a PhD in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southern University and a Master of Science from Florida International University in the USA. Elysa has held many leadership roles such as being an assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Florida and an Assistant Director & Assistant at Barry University, Florida. Elysa was also the Graduate program Director at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Utah for the Post- Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD...
2025-05-271h 00Body Matters PodcastEating Disorders don’t Discriminate with Professor Gemma SharpOn this week’s episode, I am super excited to be introducing you to this week’s special guest Founding Director of the registered charity, the international Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders also known as (CoRe-ED) as well as Professor and Senior Clinical Psychologist at Monash University, Professor Gemma Sharp. She established in 2018 and has the Body Image and Eating Disorders Research Program and is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership 2 Investigator Fellow. She also leads her own private psychology practice and is a nationally credentialed eating disorder clinician. Gemma currently serves on the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) Right Care...
2025-05-1349 minBody Matters PodcastGut Health and Eating Disorders with Dietitian Nadia MaxwellOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this week’s guest, Dietitian, Hypnotherapist, Founder of Oh Well Co and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, Nadia Maxwell. Nadia is an Accredited- Practicing Dietitian (APD) and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor who obtained her Master of Dietetics at Deakin University, in Melbourne. Nadia Founded Nadia Maxwell Nutrition which provides support for an array of concerns with a special interest in women health such as in PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhoea, endometriosis, hormonal health, reproductive health and menopause. Nadia also is passionate about supporting people with eating disorders, body imag...
2025-04-2939 minBody Matters PodcastDraftOn this week’s episode I am super excited to introduce you to this week’s guest, counsellor from the Butterfly Foundation, Petria Nagel. Tria was trained at Headspace a well known youth organisation in her undergraduate degree in counselling before she obtained a graduate role as a helpline counsellor at the Butterfly Foundation. Tria now works at the butterfly foundation where she has been for nearly two years as a helpline counsellor. She is also currently completing a Masters degree in Counselling at the University of New England. For anyone that hasn’t heard of the Butterfly...
2025-04-1642 minBody Matters PodcastThe Butterfly Foundation Helpline with Counsellor TriaOn this week’s episode I am super excited to introduce you to this week’s guest, counsellor from the Butterfly Foundation, Petria Nagel. Tria was trained at Headspace a well known youth organisation in her undergraduate degree before she obtained a graduate role as a helpline counsellor at the Butterfly Foundation. Tria now works at the butterfly foundation where she has been for nearly two years and is currently completing a Masters degree in Counselling at the University of New England. For anyone that hasn’t heard of the Butterfly Foundation it is Australia’s national leading eatin...
2025-04-1542 minBody Matters PodcastAssertiveness and Attachment Style with Dr Julie HanksOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to TEDx speaker, author, Executive Director, owner and Founder of Wasatch Family Therapy, Dr Julie Hanks. Dr. Hanks holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah and a PhD from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She was an Assistant Professor of Social Work and Adjunct Lecturer at Utah Valley University in the Behavioural Science Department. She was also an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Southern California in the Virtual Academic Center Master of Social Work Program in the greater Los Angeles ar...
2025-04-0130 minBody Matters PodcastInstilling Hope for Families with CEO of Eating Disorders Victoria Belinda CaldwellOn this week’s episode I am excited to be introducing you to our next special guest CEO of Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV), Belinda Caldwell. Belinda has extensive experience in both eating disorders and in the broader health sectors such as in health policy and program management. She has completed a Masters in Public Health and has been a renowned CEO at the Australian Practice Nurses Association where she had been a CEO for seven years. However, it was after Belinda had been personally deeply influenced by her daughter’s diagnosis with Anorexia Nervosa that she professionally began to purs...
2025-03-1848 minBody Matters PodcastNot Feeling ‘Sick Enough’ from an Eating Disorder with Dr Jennifer GaudianiOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to Founder and Medical Director of the Guadiani clinic, Dr Jennifer L. Guadiani. Jennifer L.Guadiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED, is Board certified in internal medicine after completing her undergraduate degree at Harvard medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr Guadiani served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Centre for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic in 2016. The Gaudiani Clinic offers specialised, trauma- informed outpatient medical care to individuals seeking sup...
2025-03-0453 minBody Matters PodcastBody Acceptance with Psychotherapist Cindy Blank- EdelmanOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this week’s guest all the way from Massachusetts in U.S , Psychotherapist & Gestalt therapist CindyBlank- Edelman. Cindy has been a licenced mental health professional working for over 20 years after she obtained her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from Lesley College in 1999. Since then, Cindy has completed 5 years of postgraduate training in Gestalt Therapy at the Gestalt Institute of New England. From the early 2000s, Cindy has worked as a counsellor in a women’s domestic violence program, and has nearly 10 years’ experience at Fenway Healt...
2025-02-1859 minBody Matters PodcastThe Different Eating Disorders with Psychologist PerriOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be bringing back one of our previous guests! One of Body Matters very own therapists and Psychologist at PsySolutions, Perri Carlson-Hawke. For anyone who hasn’t met her yet, Perri is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor living in the beautiful countryside of Orange. Perri is originally from Queensland but moved to Orange when she completed her Honours in Psychology at Charles Sturt University. She then went on to study Coaching Psychology at the University of Sydney before obtaining her Masters of Clinical Psychology. She has been working in t...
2025-02-0447 minBody Matters PodcastCosmetic Surgeries and Body Dysmorphic Disorder with Dr Toni PikoosOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this weeks guest Dr Toni Pikoos a clinical psychologist, researcher, Co- founder of ReadyMind and public speaker. Toni has a PhD in the intersection of cosmetic procedures, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), mental health and patient satisfaction. Toni is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Swinburne University and a practicing clinical psychologist in Melbourne, specialising in BDD and psychological evaluations for patients undergoing cosmetic surgery and non-surgical procedures. Toni is a proud recipient of the Iain Wallace research Medal for Most Outstanding Doctoral Student, awarded for her PhD...
2025-01-0744 minBody Matters PodcastAnxiety and it’s Links to Eating Disorders with Psychologist PerriOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this week’s guest, one of Body Matters very own therapists and Psychologist at PsySolutions, Perri Carlson-Hawke. Perri is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor living in the beautiful countryside of Orange. Perri is originally from Queensland but moved to Orange when she completed her Honours in Psychology at Charles Sturt University. She then went on to study Coaching Psychology at the University of Sydney before obtaining her Masters of Clinical Psychology. She has been working in the field of psychology for over 10 years gain...
2024-12-1750 minBody Matters PodcastCaring for a Child with an Eating Disorder with SallieOn this week’s episode I am happy to be introducing you to our next special guest, Lead Group Facilitator and Moderator at Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA), Sallie Egglestone. EDFA is a Non- for-Profit Organisation centred around the support for families, parents, siblings, partners, grandparents and friends who care for someone experiencing an eating disorder. Supporting those caring for people of all ages providing free carer support including free support groups. The groups include General Support Groups for any diagnose, Diagnosis specific groups such as for carers of ARFID, Severe and Enduring eating disorders (SEED), Bulimia, and Binge Ea...
2024-12-031h 01Body Matters PodcastWe Need More Support for Boys and Men with AlecOn this week’s episode I am pleased to be introducing you to our next special guest who will be sharing his story and battle with an eating disorder, Alec. Alec White- Cheshire grew up in the United Kingdom and was raised by loving parents who only wanted the best for him. However, as a young child Alec began to show traits for ADHD, OCD and perfectionism. This is where Alec began placing a lot of pressure on himself as a young child to perform academically, in sports and clubs. Finding himself turning to food as a way to co...
2024-11-0551 minBody Matters PodcastViewing Food as Nourishing with Dietitian & Director Kate StokerOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Principal Dietitian and Director of the Simply Health Group, Kate Stoker. Kate founded Simply Nutrition Dietitians within the Simply health Group in 2011 and has now expanded the clinic from the Sunshine coast all around Queensland. The Simply Health Group not only includes Simple Nutrition Dietitian's but also Simply Engage Occupational Therapy to provide occupational therapist support services.
Kate has an array of experience working in both public and private settings such as in medical settings, nursing homes, in public hea...
2024-10-2248 minBody Matters PodcastEating Disorders & Healthy Relationships with Clinical Psychologist Bronwyn LeeOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Clinical Psychologist, Director of Bronwyn Lee Clinical Psychology and Senior Project Manager Bronwyn Lee. Bronwyn has worked in both public and private settings for over 10 years, working as a Senior Psychologist Clinician in organisations such as Headspace. In addition to her current role, she also works as a Senior Project Manager and Supervisor at the InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders at the University of Sydney (USYD).
Bronwyn’s clinic is based in the beautiful Eastern Suburbs of Sydney in Wooll...
2024-10-0846 minBody Matters PodcastSocial Comparisons and Eating Disorders with Psychologist Marina MosaOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Registered Psychologist Marina Mosa. Marina obtained her psychology qualifications through Murdoch University and has worked as a Family Law Counsellor, a Family and Domestic Violence Counsellor, a Children’s Counsellor, a Relationship and Family Counsellor, and an Eating Disorder Clinician. Marina has worked for several years in non- for-profit organisations such as the Australian Red Cross working working with the impacts of trauma, domestic violence, and homelessness. She is also skilled in working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients providing therapy flue...
2024-09-2440 minBody Matters PodcastUnmet Needs with Schema Therapist, Psychologist & Director Natasha JivanOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Director, Clinical Psychologist and Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist, Natasha Jivan. Tash is the Director of Collective Health Co, alongside Director Danielle Welch & Director Nicola Moine on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Tash has also been a Registered Nurse, a Clinical Nurse and an Eating Disorder Coordinator for Queensland Health. Working in both inpatient and outpatient settings before working in private practice where she has now been working for the past 10 years. Tash has been working in the eating disorder space for most of...
2024-09-1050 minBody Matters PodcastBariatric Surgery and Disordered Eating with Director of ACFEB Kyla HolleyOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest, Psychotherapist, Bariatric Specialist, Eating Disorder Clinician & Director of The Australian Centre for Eating Behaviours (ACFEB), Kyla Holley. Currently, Kyla works as part of two multidisciplinary surgical bariatric clinical teams in addition to working in private practice. Kyla also hosts her own podcast and is the author of ‘Change your Relationship with Food’. After training with the National Centre for Eating Disorders (UK) Kyla Founded the ACFEB in Australia and has developed a number of training courses in eating disorders for health profes...
2024-08-2756 minBody Matters PodcastTransformational Healing through Yoga with Pippa JacksonOn this week’s episode I am happy to be introducing you to our next special guest Yoga Therapist, Founder of Pippa Jackson Yoga and lived experience speaker, Pippa Jackson. Pippa struggled with food, body, her mental health, and self- acceptance from her young teenage years. At the height of her disordered eating was diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa for the next 14- years. It was here that Pippa battled extremely dark times being trapped in the endless cycle of binging and purging only leaving the house for food. However, It was during this time that Pippa found something she ne...
2024-08-1346 minBody Matters PodcastSupporting Children with Psychologist and Play Therapist Paula NobleOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Principle Psychologist of Noble Psychology and Play therapist, Paula Noble. Paula is a registered psychologist and play therapist, with over 30 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, and parents. Paula’s early career started as a teacher in primary schools working in both Australia and Singapore. She then became a registered psychologist, working as a School Psychologist at Schools such as Cranbrook and Shore in Sydney, providing individual therapy, group intervention, educational assessments, as well as supporting school systems. Paula is also a memb...
2024-07-301h 03Body Matters PodcastNot Looking Like the Stereotype of an Eating Disorder with Director Jo MoneyOn this week’s episode I am super excited to be bringing back one of our very special guests from ‘Eat, Love, Live’, Jo Money. Josephine Money is the Founder and Director of ‘Eat Love Live’, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Nutritionist, a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC), and a co-Founder of Eat Love Live Education. Jo has been working within the eating disorder field for over 20 years working across a range of settings including in private practice, the community and in public health, working with individuals, groups and in program development. Where Jo has worked for the Eating Disorders Foundation...
2024-07-1646 minBody Matters PodcastTrusting Your Bodies Changes with SophieOn this week’s episode we will be speaking to our next lovely guest and lived experience speaker, Sophie Munn. Sophie grew up in a small town in South Australia Adelaide called Naracoorte, with a community of around 7,000 people. Growing up in this small tight nit community Sophie had nothing but appreciation for her upbringing. However, like many children, Sophie was exposed to diet culture, the scales and body comparisons. Finding herself beginning to focus on her weight from the young age of 10. From there, small habits with food and a fixation on numbers began to snowball into her te...
2024-07-0251 minBody Matters PodcastPrioritising Real Connections with Dietitian Maddi ParsonsOn 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 Swe...
2024-06-1823 minBody Matters PodcastWeight Stigma with Dr. Christie BennettOn 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 worke...
2024-06-0451 minBody Matters PodcastChanging Mindsets with Olivia SohaOn 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 al...
2024-05-2137 minBody Matters PodcastThe Opportunity for Self- Compassion with Psychologist Cathy AndersonOn 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 inv...
2024-05-081h 01Body Matters PodcastTeenagers and Body Image with SerenaOn 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...
2024-04-2332 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...
2024-04-2233 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 PodcastBuilding Self- Confidence with Psychologist Dr. Daisy GemayelOn 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 as...
2024-04-0233 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 PodcastMovement and Eating Disorders with Physiotherapist BecOn 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 bo...
2024-03-1938 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 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 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 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 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.
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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 minBody 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 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 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 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