Body Matters Podcast

On this week’s episode we have a special guest all the way from the US Christine Byrne, an anti-diet dietitian that helps clients struggling with Orthorexia and other eating disorders. We have brought Christine in to discuss how clean eating can undermine eating disorder recovery and the link between Orthorexia. Although healthy eating is seen very differently for many individuals and has a different meaning to everyone, Christine touches on how it can be viewed as a snow ball effect and down a spiral when having a strong unhealthy focus on ‘healthy’ eating and fear foods. Summary of the podcast: Can clean eating develop into an eating disorder What is the link between Orthorexia and clean eating? Treatment options How can clean eating undermine eating disorder recovery Where can people find you? Links from the episode: Website: christinejbyrne.com Newsletter: christinejbyrne.com/newsletter Instagram: instagram.com/christinejbyrne Twitter: twitter.com/christinejbyrne

On this week's episode we speak with clinical psychotherapist Jacqueline Byrne. Jacqueline is a specialist in treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating and body image and we have brought her in to touch on a very important topic of helping parents understand how they can help avoid body dissatisfaction in kids.  Summary of the episode: What are signs of body dissatisfaction? When parents should know when they need external support What impact does certain language and words have on kids body image when growing up? How can parents avoid body dissatisfaction in their kids? Links from the episode: Jacqueline's website: http://www.wingsandquill.com/

On this week's episode we have an eating disorder recovery talk with recovery champion Ash. Ash is currently an art director that works in advertising and an ambassador for InsideOut supporting and inspiring others towards recovery themselves. Ash began to realise something was not right in November 2011 where she had initially begun a health kick where it had gotten to the point of starting to fear certain foods. Although Ash experienced eating disorder symptoms, she was not diagnosed until it all came to a head in 2013 where she became very unwell. We do host recovery talks every month online via zoom with recovery champions with the option for a Q&A afterwards. If you are interested you are able to register at: https://bodymatters.com.au/supportgroups/ Understand how you can best support a loved one to eating disorder recovery at www.supportwise.com.au.

On this week's episode we have a guest all the way from the US, Carolyn Costin. Carolyn has over 30 years experience in the eating disorder field where she had founded an intensive outpatient program for eating disorder treatment and has now opened The Carolyn Costin Institute which providers Eating Disorder Coach Tarining, a Mentor program, Continuing Education for clinicians as well as other specialised training. In this episode we talk about what is healthy eating and what it means to different people, especially individuals recovering from an eating disorder. We also touch on why individuals with eating disorders have certain fear foods, how they are able to overcome these challenges and the importance of individualised treatment. Summary of the podcast: What does healthy eating mean to you? Why do many individuals struggling with an eating disorder fear certain foods? How do you help clients get their own eating style What are some problems with eating disorder treatment and “healthy eating” Links from the episode: Carolyn's website: https://www.carolyn-costin.com/about

On this week's episode we have put together our favourite snippets of some of our past recovery talk with our recovery champions. Given there is no one pathway to recovery, our Recovery Talks endeavour to showcase a variety of eating disorder symptoms and recovery experiences. Ultimately we believe- and hope you take from our Recovery Talks- that recovery is always possible and usually occurs with through the combination of the right therapist, timing and treatment approach. We always have such an amazing response to these talks and it truly demonstrates that recovery is not the same for everyone. Everyone's recovery journey is different and is it important to acknowledge that you are not alone.  Are you interested in attending our next upcoming recovery talk? Register for our online April recovery talk here: https://bodymatters.com.au/event/recoverytalks-2/?instance_id=612

On this week’s episode we have brought in one of BodyMatters therapists Meg O’Shea on all things to do with eating disorders in the perinatal period. We cover many important topics including how pregnancy can affect individuals suffering from an eating disorder and how individuals are able to prevent a relapse during this period. We hope that this episode ultimately provides knowledge and information for many women struggling with an eating disorder, not only how amazing this time is for individuals, but acknowledging and normalising the struggles that can come with it too. Summary of the podcast: What is the perinatal period? How does pregnancy affect individuals suffering from an eating disorder? How can recovered individuals prevent a relapse during the perinatal period? Has the pandemic had an effect on rates of ED in the perinatal period? Why? Post natal depression What help is available? You can find meg here: BodyMatters therapist - https://bodymatters.com.au/team-members/meglea-dunn/ Links from the episode: PANDA (Perinatal anxiety and depression Australia)  - https://www.panda.org.au/info-support/after-birth?gclid=CjwKCAiA6seQBhAfEiwAvPqu19peqBh5_3BdwObhc4iWNrdejR1kdhihy5qybt2oPDsS6aVlMFhEIRoC8Q0QAvD_BwE Gidget Foundation - https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/

On this week’s episode we speak with non-diet dietitian, Korey Baruta. You may be familiar with Korey’s story from one of our past recovery talks where Korey dives deep into her personal eating disorder recovery and how she was inspired by her recovery to help others struggling with their relationship with food. In this episode we discuss the true impact of diet culture 101 and how one can avoid getting lost in it. Summary of the podcast: Korey’s background What is a diet? What is diet culture? How does diet culture impact eating disorders? How can one avoid getting lost in diet culture? Recommended treatment team You can find Korey at: Website: https://nutritionforeverybody.com.au/ Instagram: @nutrition.for.every.body Korey’s recovery talk: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/eating-disorder-recovery-talk-with-korey/id1540923938?i=1000543328341

In this week’s episode we speak with women’s health exercise physiologist Courtenay Polock on disordered eating on pelvic floor health. We touch on the important pelvic floor has on many aspects of our body and the relationship between over exercising and disordered eating can have on your pelvic floor. Having gone through experiencing pelvic floor struggles in her life herself, Courtenay is able to relate to individuals on the same level and work with them on a more personalised and individual way. Summary of the podcast: Courtenay’s personal experience with pelvic floor struggles What is the pelvic floor and it's function How disordered eating can impact its function and cause incontinence/dysfunction The hormonal effect on the pelvic floor and how disordered eating can impact that The relationship between overexercising and the pelvic floor You can find Courtenay here: Website: https://www.herexercisephysiology.com.au/ Instagram: @her.exercise.physiology

In this week’s episode we speak with clinical hypnotherapist and counsellor, Bianca Skilbeck who specialises in the treatment of eating disorders and all food and body image related issues. We dive into the true meaning of hypnotherapy and how it can be used to assist many struggles including eating disorders and trauma. Summary of the podcast: Bianca’s background in hypnotherapy What is hypnotherapy? How does hypnotherapy assist in ED recovery? Hypnotherapy in healing gut health and gut issues including IBS Bianca’s instagram: @thehaeshypnotherapist Bianca’s website: www.freedomfromfood.com.au Bianca’s Facebook Group: Eating Disorder Recovery Support (HAES aligned) https://www.facebook.com/groups/121500031767460

On this week’s episode we bring in nutritionist Kallie Kitas to speak on the difference between binge eating and over eating, an area that can be quite unknown. Kallie uses her career as a nutritionist to help many individuals struggling with binge eating and is able to relate on a deeper level having gone through and struggling with binge eating herself.  Summary of the podcast: How to know if you struggle with binge eating The difference between binge eating and over eating The treatment available for binge eating The relationship between binge eating and weight loss Kallie's website: https://kknutrition.com.au/ Kallie's Instagram: @kk.nutrition 

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

We cannot believe it has been an entire year since the launch of The Understanding Body Matters Podcast. What better way to end the season and the year than to discuss our top 5 highlights of the season. We have one more episode to end the season which will be our last recovery talk of 2021! We have had such amazing guests on board that are all so informative and inspiring to listen to and can't wait to bring in even more amazing guests and topics next season.  We have had an amazing response from this season and truly can't wait to share more and exciting things to come! Tune in to listen to our top 5 highlights and let us know what yours were!  Understand how to support a loved one to eating disorder recovery: https://www.supportwise.com.au/

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

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

In this week's episode we have a special guest all the way from the US, Lindley Ashline. Lindley is a photographer, fat activist and writer who we have brought in today to speak about living in a larger body, a very important and powerful message. Lindley uses her journey and challenges to empower other women and men who are unable to speak up for themselves and has created a career photographing individuals in their bodies that exist that focus on loving themselves for the body size they are.  Summary of the podcast: - Challenges Lindley has overcome through her journey - Lindley's main message to the greater community  - How Lindley uses her photography career to portray her message of liberating larger bodies - The international differences in the way bodies are viewed  You are able to find Lindley here: https://bodyliberationphotos.com

In this week’s episode we have brought in registered psychologist Ashleigh Olive to talk on Exercise Addiction and eating disorders. We discuss the relationship between eating disorders and over-exercising and how this can impact the recovery of an individual struggling.  Summary of the podcast:  - How does one know whether they have an exercise addiction?  - What is the relationship between eating disorders and over exercising? - When does excessive exercise become problematic?  - What does a healthy relationship with exercise look like?  - Where to find Ashleigh? - https://www.truenorthpsychology.com.au/ashleigh-olive

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

On this week's episode we speak with Peer Worker and Lived Experience Consultant, Emily Unity on a really important topic that is relevant to current times, lockdown. It is no doubt that lockdown has had a significant impact on many individuals mental state and we wanted to bring Emily in to talk about her personal journey.  Emily dives deep into how she is coping and the struggles and relapse that lockdown has caused, however, Emily's bright and empathetic outlook is truly inspiring for anyone who may be feeling that times are particuarly tough currently.  Summary of the podcast: How lockdown has affected Emily's mental health and recovery from an eating disorder How lockdown affects many individuals struggling with a mental illness  Resources from the podcast: You are able to find Emily here: https://www.emilyunity.com/about

On this week’s episode we speak with dietitian and therapist, Hayley Liew on all thing’s to do with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the relationship between IBS and eating disorders.  Summary of the podcast: What is IBS? What is the relationship between IBS and eating disorders? What is the treatment approach for an individual with IBS that suffers from an eating disorder? What does the treatment team look like? Resources mentioned in the episode: Starting the Low FODMAP Diet - Monash Fodmap: https://www.monashfodmap.com/ibs-central/i-have-ibs/starting-the-low-fodmap-diet/ Gut-directed hypnotherapy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27397586/ Nerva Map: https://try.nervaibs.com/get-started/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=_nerva&utm_term=nerva%20app&utm_content=445403411744&gclid=CjwKCAjw0qOIBhBhEiwAyvVcf7AS8-WZujupWkfnzq1QVcd_hi0IMf4l5VVlseSy2P2R0jlyzaHcmhoCK-EQAvD_BwE Hayley’s dietitian services: www.flourishdietitian.com.au Hayley’s psychology services or email info@bodymatters.com.au

On this week's episode we have a pre-recorded recovery talk with Maddy Tyers. Maddy dives in deep and personal discussing her personal recovery journey from the age of eight years old and how she has made it to where she is now. We hope that this recovery talk provides hope for many currently struggling with an eating disorder or body image concerns, including parents and carers who may be needing the hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel through many individuals recovery stories, including Maddy's. If you would like to attend one of BodyMatters recovery talks, you are able to register for our latest talk's by going to: https://bodymatters.com.au/events-calendar/. If you are supporting a loved one through recovery and are unsure on how to best support them; we have courses available to assist during this time: https://www.supportwise.com.au/