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126: Finding strength through life's toughest challenges: Briony Benjamin's journey after a life-altering diagnosis

2024-08-0430:34

Have you ever faced a sudden life disruption that made you reevaluate everything you thought was important? In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring Briony Benjamin, author of "Life is Tough, but So Are You," who shares her incredible journey from working at her dream job as an executive producer at Mamma Mia to confronting a life-changing Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis at just 31. Briony talks about how journaling was a game-changer during her treatment and how it helped her se...

125: Small changes, big impact: Dr Gina Cleo on mastering habits for a healthier life

2024-07-2831:14

Struggle to turn exercise and healthy eating into a regular habit? Join us as we chat with Dr. Gina Cleo, a habit change expert who shares her journey from dietitian to habit guru, overcoming personal battles with disordered eating. We explore the art of creating sustainable habits, from starting small to making bigger changes that feel effortless. Learn why your brain can handle only a few changes at once and how to smoothly integrate new routines into your daily life. W...

124: Overcoming fame's dark side: Kate DeAraugo on addiction, food noise and body image challenges

2024-07-2128:48

Feel exhausted for not being able to live up to the society’s standards? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kate DeAraugo, the 2005 Australian Idol winner, as she opens up about her ongoing journey to find balance and self-compassion in life. Kate shares her remarkable path from fame to personal challenges. Starting with childhood struggles with disordered eating and battling substance addiction in the public eye, she reveals how motherhood became a turning point, shifting her focus ...

123: How to help your partner love their body (even when they don’t)

2024-07-1420:37

Body insecurity in relationships is a tricky topic. But an important one. Nowadays, I truly love my body. But that wasn’t always the case. I used to hate my body. I never felt good enough. I would compare my body constantly. I met my husband at my heaviest weight. And he loved me (and my body), even when I didn’t. He told me that I was worthy just as I was, without needing to lose weight. As anyone with body insecurities would know, this meant so much to me. My husband played a ...

122: Can AI help us treat eating disorders? How to change your social media habits to help your recovery - with lead researcher Dr Gemma Sharp

2024-07-0725:58

Ever wondered about the impact of social media on our body image and its role in fuelling eating disorders? In this episode, we're joined by Gemma Sharp, Associate Professor and leader of Body Image & Eating Disorders Research at Monash University in Melbourne. Gemma shares crucial insights into sub-threshold disordered eating and prevention efforts, essential for gaining a deeper understanding of mental health. We'll explore how these issues have intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic ...

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