One in 20 Australians live with an eating disorder, yet these conditions remain surrounded by myths and stigma. In this episode of Women Out Loud, GP Dr Niamh Logue, physio Courtney Weybury and dietitian Kate van Berkel discuss why eating disorders go far beyond food, what signs to look for, and how midlife can be a key risk period.
They explore the impact of restrictive diets, the power of shared meals, and where to find professional help.
Timestamps:
0:00 — What are eating disorders?
5:12 — Signs and symptoms to watch for
15:46 — How to support someone and where to get help
30:02 — Misconceptions, risk factors and personal stories
38:42 — Dolly Doctor: finding food neutrality and pushing back against food shaming
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
Butterfly Foundation (1800 ED HOPE)
Supportfor Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues | Butterfly Foundation
InsideOut Institute
MedicareEating Disorder Treatment Pathway - InsideOut Institute
Eating Disorders
Home- Eating Disorders Victoria - Services and Support for ED Recovery
Headspace
headspaceNational Youth Mental Health Foundation
Lifeline
LifelineAustralia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.
TOOLS
Eating Disorders Screener
InsideOutScreener - InsideOut Institute
Eating Disorder Questionnaire