Welcome to another episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, hosted by Joahanna Wickramaratne. Today’s discussion takes us to the complex and often misunderstood intersection of eating disorders and body image. Prepare to uncover the hidden connections between these two critical issues and explore ways to foster a healthier relationship with our bodies. Our guest today is Dr. Reza Nejad, the director of Sehat Psychology and a registered clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Reza Nejad also serves as a Clinical Senior Lecturer at The University of Adelaide's School of Psychology. His extensive expertise in clinical psychology, particularly in the realm of eating disorders and body image, makes him an invaluable voice in today’s conversation. In this insightful episode, Dr. Reza Nejad offers a deep dive into the intersection between eating disorders and body image. He defines the intricate relationship between these two concepts and explains why they are often intertwined. Dr. Reza Nejad also addresses how societal standards and media shape our perception of body image, fueling the prevalence of eating disorders. Dr. Reza Nejad discusses the role of platforms in promoting body positivity and challenging harmful beauty standards. He highlights specific terms and phrases commonly used in discussions about body image and eating disorders that need reframing, offering listeners actionable insights to foster a more positive and inclusive dialogue. Follow Dr Reza Nejad’s work at: https://sehatpsychology.com.au/   Produced by the Personal Resilience Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://pr.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Personal Resilience Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1pZy9W9aew6CUK12OeSSQ       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personal.resilience.science.labs       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilience.science.labs/     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/personal-resilience-science-labs/     Twitter: https://twitter.com/PRScienceLabs     TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resilience.science.labs           You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bouncing-back-the-personal-resilience-science/id1649518468        Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/48GknFUDXjMsdisT6nRDh2    Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9d79c724-902a-4777-ab4a-b31968806798/bouncing-back-the-personal-resilience-science-insights-podcast    iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-bouncing-back-the-personal-102890036/   Podbean: https://thepersonalresilienceinsights.podbean.com/    PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402362    Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/bouncing-back-the-personal-res-4930612