A 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 back and visit any of our incredible episodes! We may see you all again but for now, please enjoy our last episode and lovely guest!
On this week’s episode we are super excited to be introducing you to this week’s guest PACFA Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Eating Disorder Coach, Jodie Gale. Jodie has a bachelor’s in social work from the University of Sydney, Foundations of Modern Psychology from the University of London and a Masters in Psychotherapy from the UK with over 20 years’ experience working in the field. She has a small private practice on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and Online.
Jodie has previously been a Consultant for the Byron Private Holistic Treatment Centre in the Disordered Eating Program, has been a former Assistant Clinical Director at a Sydney eating disorder outpatient treatment centre and preferred service provider for the South Pacific private Rehab. She has experience working at Riverglen Psychiatry & Mental Health Unit as a volunteer for the Eating Disorder Foundation of NSW (now the Butterfly Foundation) and psychiatry field education in the eating disorder and Feeding Unit at one of the world's leading children’s hospitals Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. Jodie has also been featured across the media such as in MammaMia, The Manly Daily, ABC & 2U Radio and PsychCentral. She is also a PACFA Accredited Clinical Supervisor and runs low-cost supervision groups for eating disorders, food, weight and body image concerns.
On today’s episode Jodie will share her own story with food, body, early childhood trauma, drug use and Bulimia. Jodie will also talk about some of the work that she has been doing over the years in the eating disorder space. Please welcome our next special guest, Jodie!
Podcast Summary
1. Eating disorders impacting different areas of life
2. The healthy self is your authentic holistic self
3. Showing up for yourself
4. Early childhood experiences & environmental influences
5. Spirituality
Instagram: @jodie.gale
Website: https://www.jodiegale.com
Podcast: Soul Sessions with Jodie Gale
Link to supervision group wait list: https://jodiegale.myflodesk.com/hb9zk6f08p
Facebook: https://www.traumawarriors.online/
Body Feelings Mind Meditation: https://www.traumawarriors.online/soul-sessions-2-body-feelings-mind-and-soul-guided-visualization/
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Clinic Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 and services such as the NHMRC Research Quality Steering Committee.
Emma Beckett is the author of the book ‘You are more than what you eat’ and has written a variety of works on nutrition science such as for the BBC, The Conversation, ABC online and The Newcastle Herald. She has appeared on the ABC radio and ABC Central Coast Radio Breakfasts with Scott Levi in her weekly “Food for Thought” segment since 2017. Emma has appeared on morning news television as well as voiced an animated kangaroo on ABC for kids. Emma also speaks in schools and for non- for-profit organisations.
On today’s episode Emma will be going through some of the research, misconceptions and misinformation out there about food as a nutrition scientist. So, let's get into it!
Podcast Summary:
1. The research and evidence on nutrition is always changing
2. Deciphering misinformation
3. How to respond to people pushing diet information
4. Perfectly imperfect eating
5. Everybody’s body is different
Website: https://www.dremmabeckett-foodnutritionscientist.com
Instagram: dremmabeckett
Book: You are more than what you eat
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Clinic Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 alongside motherhood!
On today’s episode Aimee will be speaking about the role of social networks, relationships, support systems, groups and how to recognise healthy relationships. As the research shows that peer comparisons, bullying, social media, lack of support, loneliness and disconnection can all impact food, body or the worsening of mental health such as eating disorders. The research also shows that emotional support, modelling healthy behaviours, professional support networks and connectedness is a major tool able to build resilience in people which can support people better when fighting an eating disorder or disordered eating.
So, let’s get into it!
Podcast Summary:
1. Secure relationships for our development and wellbeing
2. Recognising healthy & unhealthy relationships
3. Support systems & groups
4. Friendships, self-worth and identity
5. Pro social behaviours
Instagram: dr.aimeemaxwell.psychologist
Website: inmind4health.com.au
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Clinic Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 certified Life and Success Coach.
On today’s episode Bonnie will be sharing her story with Anorexia Nervosa, living with an eating disorder for 15 years. Throughout these years Bonnie was hospitalised, in and out of treatment and losing all forms of hope. It was here that Bonnie through many blessings found clinical hypnotherapy. It was here that Bonnie was truly able to address her deep subconscious pain and process her trauma alongside a few other supports such as a recovery coach. Through a combination of things Bonnie found the power and value of clinical hypnotherapy going into further study of it herself after she very much started off as a sceptic herself. However, through all odds found her passion and purpose in life supporting people with clinical hypnotherapy alongside Deictics as well as Life and Success coaching. So please, welcome our next special guest, Bonnie!
Podcast Summary:
1. Feeling stuck with an eating disorder
2. The body holds onto lived experiences
3. Triggers from the subconscious
4. The conscious and subconscious work
5. Hope
Links to Bonnie
Website: fuellingsuccess.com
Instagram: @fuelling_success
Book: Ready, Now: Your Guide to Doing Recovery from Anorexia Different this Time
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Clinic Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 ended her up in hospital during this time.
On today’s episode Molly opens up about her own story trying to navigate the pandemic during high school. Shedding some light on some of the experiences and influences impacting young school age kids in this modern technology world. Molly discusses how the online world can blur the lines between self- worth and appearance for so many people. However, it also talks about the important role of self- awareness, developing resilience and the slow but empowering path towards recovery. Her story highlights the often-overlooked intersection between mental health, adolescence and online culture to offer hope to those who may also be silently facing the same battle. So please, welcome our next special guest, Molly!
Podcast Summary:
1. Wanting to change an insecurity
2. Being in survival mode with Anorexia Nervosa
3. Physical Health implications with Anorexia Nervosa
4. The school environment
5. Freeing yourself from an eating disorder to really thrive
Instagram: bebowld
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 dedicated her research to the prevention and treatment of body dissatisfaction and clinical eating disorders in youth populations. Leading the Achieving Body Confidence for Children (ABC-4-YC) research program which is a school-based body image program aimed at reducing weight bias, body dissatisfaction and appearance-based teasing in 5 to 8 years olds across Victoria. Stephanie has also collaborated on the Child Body Image Development Study and Confident Body, Confident Child Study. Investigating other risk factors for the development of body image and eating disorders in children aged 3-9 years.
On today’s episode Stephanie will dive further into the research around children and body image and how it can be linked to the development of eating disorders later in life. So, let’s get into it!
Podcast Summary:
1. Body image starting to form at the age of four
2. Body insecurities typically starting in primary school
3. Diet messages in children’s media or tv shows
4. Media stereotypes impacting appearance-based bullying
5. Being a positive role model for children
Links to the Butterfly Foundation:
Butterfly Body Bright: https://www.butterflybodybright.org.au/about-the-program-families
Butterfly Foundation website: https://butterfly.org.au
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
Butterfly Foundation Instagram: @thebutterflyfoundation
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
On 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) Program United States. She currently works as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle in the Occupational Therapy Program.
Elysa moved to Australia in 2013 from the United States of America (USA) , a unique opportunity to join an active team of educators and researchers in the field of occupational therapy. Elysa’s research focuses on lived experience of recovery from eating disorders, experiences of sensory sensitivity for individuals with eating disorders, responding to instances of occupational injustice, transformative learning experiences among emerging health professionals & reflections as a teaching/learning activity. Currently Elysa is not working in a clinical OT role, however, works in leadership roles involving advocacy for mental health services, eating disorder recovery and mentorship of new graduate OT’s and students.
On today’s episode Elysa will be sharing her own story with Bulimia & Anorexia Nervosa. Offering a rare perspective on the influences of certain generations on eating disorder development. So let's get into it!
Podcast Summary:
1. Diet culture in the home & in society
2. The impact of family’s approval
3. Lived experience in the research
4. Diet cycling and its links to eating disorders
5. Body dissatisfaction as a norm over the different generations
Links to Dr Elysa Roberts
Website: elysaroberts.com
Linked in: Elysa Roberts
Instagram: elysarobertsphd
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 Place Advisory Group and serves on a number of different groups within NEDC and beyond.
Gemma’s research has received extensive recognition and coverage in the media such as she was named as one of ABC Radio National’s Top 5 under 40 Scientists in 2017 and was also invited to deliver a TED talk in Brisbane in 2017. Gemma’s research career in both Medical Science and Mental Health has seen her both study and work in Australia, Japan and the UK.
On today’s episode we will be speaking about eating disorders or body image images among older adults. Breaking down some of the misconceptions or stigma surrounding older adults and eating disorders. Discussing some of the research, discriminations and societal influences impacting people of all ages or genders. So let’s get into it!
Podcast Summary:
1. Life transitions, body changes, hormonal changes body image
2. Media representations of men and women across the ages
3. Appearance ideals are costing women
4. Pregnancy, Puberty and Perimenopause
5. Research in the field
Links to Professor Gemma Sharp from the episode:
Monash University Profile: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/gemma-sharp
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-sharp-6a29392a9/
X account: https://x.com/gemmasharp11
Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders: https://core-ed.com.au/
Menopause and Eating Disorders Resource: https://learn.eatingdisorders.org.au/courses/menopause-and-eating-disorders
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 image, digestive health and supports a non- diet approach as well as a Health at Every Size approach (HAES).
On today’s episode Nadia shares her own story with restrictive eating, gut health, hypothalamic amenorrhea, the pelvic floor, her relationship with her body and overexercising. Nadia also shares some of the amazing work she has been doing in the hypnotherapy space as a way to help people better manage their health symptoms.
Podcast Summary:
1. The issues with having a morality around food
2. Gut symptoms and restrictive eating
3. Stress and gut health
4. Managing chronic symptoms
5. The mind body connection
6. Hypnotherapy
Website: ohwellco.com.au
Instagram: @nadiamaxwellnutrition
Email: hello@wellco.com.au
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 eating disorder service which offers free support for people for eating disorders and body image concerns. Butterfly is a national charity that offers a range of services for people with lived experience of eating disorders, families, friends, and communities.
On today's episode we will be speaking about the Butterfly Foundation helpline, Butterfly’s services and some of the presentations that are coming through the national helpline. So please welcome our next special guest Tria!
Podcast Summary:
1. Access to trained eating disorder professionals
2. The stages of change model
3. Body dissatisfaction statistics and young people
4. Boys and men with help seeking
5. Taking small steps towards recovery
6. Every person is worthy or deserving of support
The Butterfly foundation Website: butterfly.org.au
Instagram: @thebutterflyfoundation
Podcast: Butterfly: Lets Talk
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
Headspace website: headspace.org.au
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
On 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 area. She currently runs the Wasatch Family Therapy, LLC, is a thriving outpatient therapy clinic in Utah in Salt Lake County, Davis Country and Utah Country.
She has authored two books The Burnout Cure and The Assertiveness Guide for Women. Dr. Hanks has appeared across the media on television, on radio, podcasts and news articles. Her research interests include gender roles, women, social work education, mental health, boundaries, assertiveness, family life and couples. Hanks earned her PhD in marriage and family therapy with an emphasis in creative systemic studies. Her dissertation topic on supporting creative productivity in mothers. Hanks is a content creator, Psychotherapist, private practice consultant, relationship expert and is a singer songwriter. She is also the host of Ask Dr. Julie Hanks podcast and was a blog writer at PsychCentral.com
On today’s episode Julie will be speaking about assertiveness, boundaries and communicating your needs more effectively within relationships. Discussing the different attachment styles and how they may impact the expression of thoughts, needs, wants and feelings. She shares how people can be assertive without being passive or aggressive. Through using clear, respectful communication which can lead to stronger relationships, better conflict resolution, improved self- esteem, protection from boundary crossing, reduced stress and anxiety and the ability to meet your needs effectively. So, to talk more about understanding our attachment styles and how to communicate more effectively is Dr Julie Hanks!
Podcast Summary:
1. Check in with what you are thinking, wanting and needing
2. 5 skills of assertiveness: self-reflection, self-awareness, self- soothing, self-expression, self-expansion
3. Attachment styles and the difficulties with communicating needs
4. How to communicate difficult things and set boundaries in an effective way
5. Being able to differentiate thoughts and feelings
6. Self- compassion with communicating vulnerabilities, feelings and needs
Links to Dr Julie Hanks
@drjuliehanks
@wasatchfamilytherapy
Podcast: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
Wasatch Family Therapy: wasatchfamilytherapy.com
Links to Dr Hanks books: drjuliehanks.com
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 pursue roles in the eating disorder space. Most recently, Belinda is known for her senior role at the Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED) as a Carer Consultant and Project Manager where she played a crucial role in the development of resources for carers of loved ones battling eating disorders.
Belinda has not only worked to expand organisations in the state of Victoria but she has also worked for national organisations such as Eating Disorders Families Australia where she is currently a Founding board member and Vice- Chair. Belinda has also served as a Vice- Chair of the international nonprofit, Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorder (FEAST) up until her departure in 2019. However, it is Eating Disorders Victoria that she has created significant expansion of the organisational services since she joined the organisation in 2019. EDV is the largest community- based organisation in Victoria, funded by the government to provide support services for those affected by eating disorders. EDV offers services for Telehealth counselling services, telehealth nursing, Dietetic services, Carer Coaching, Carer Courses, A Peer Mentoring Program, workshops, group programs and a podcast called ‘Candid Conversations’.
On today’s episode Belinda shares her heartfelt story after her daughter Lucy was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa. Sharing how her and her family were deeply affected by her daughter's diagnosis and what resources they could draw on in order to maintain hope. Belinda also shares some of her experience and expertise gained working in the eating disorder space supporting families and loved ones of those affected by eating disorders. So please welcome Belinda!
Podcast Summary:
1. The experience of a parent of a child going through recovery from Anorexia Nervosa
2. Family Based Therapy
3. Online communities for carers
4. The difficulties with transitioning into independence after treatment
5. COVID- 19 and the surge of eating disorders in Victoria & worldwide
Eating Disorders Victoria
Website: eatingdisorders.org.au
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 support for eating disorders, undernourishment related to complex medical issues, and weight inclusive primary care. The Gaudiani Clinic is based in Colarado with a satellite location in North Carolina and is licenced to practice in almost every U.S state via telemedicine. The Gaudiani Clinic also offers international professional consultation and education.
Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published int eh scientific literature as well as on blogs, is a Fellow Academy for Eating Disorders, and is a former member of the editorial board of the international Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Dr. Gaudiani is also the author of the book Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders which has been translated into multiple languages and is available on Amazon with a second addition to be published in the coming year!
On today’s episode we will be speaking about Dr. G’s medical practice and how she came to write her book on people not feeling ‘sick enough’ with presentations of eating disorders. So let’s get into it!
Podcast summary:
1. Malnutrition can occur in all different body sizes and shapes
2. Medical and non-markers that arise from eating disorders
3. The impact of the overrepresentation of Anorexia Nervosa on stigma and stereotyping of eating disorders
4. Eating disorders are complicated and individual with similar characteristics
5. Supporting a loved one with an eating disorder
Links to Dr Jennifer L. Guadiani
Website: gaudianiclinic.com
Facebook: Guadiani Clinic
Instagram: @gaudianiclinic
Youtube: Gaudiani Clinic
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 Cindy Blank- 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 Health, a community health centre in Boston that supports the LBTQIA + community. Cindy is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community herself and has a strong commitment to supporting the issues facing people who are queer, transgender or non- binary.
Cindy now works in her own private practice where she has been working for over 10 years with clients. Having a particular interest in social justice, sex positivity, body image, eating disorders, trauma and feminism. Cindy uses a Health at Every Size Approach with clients and identifies as being in a lager body. Cindy is also neurodiversity- affirming and aims to help clients challenge internalised beliefs that make people feel disempowered.
On this week’s episode Cindy will be talking about negative body image, body acceptance and self-acceptance as a way to approach difficulties people face with their bodies. So. lets get into it!
Podcast Summary:
1. Body image is the way you think and feel about your body
2. Its normal to have negative body image experiences
3. Choosing to respond or not to respond to body comments
4. The advantages of liking your body
5. Body acceptance and self-acceptance
Links to Cindy
Facebook: Cindy Blank- Edelman, LMHC
Website: blank-edelman.com
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 the field of psychology for over 10 years gaining varied experience working with clients. Perri's interest and expertise extends beyond traditional psychology. She practices using an eclectic approach informed by CBT, mindfulness, ACT and neuroscience. She is also trained in neuropsychological assessments, neuropsychology, nutritional psychiatry, coaching psychology, animal assisted therapies, prolonged Exposure Therapy, EMDR and metabolic health treatments.
Perri has worked with both individuals and groups where she has facilitated therapeutic interventions for people with mood and anxiety disorders. She also designed psychoeducational workshops for organisations such as BHP Billiton, David Jones, Life without Barriers, House with No Steps, McDonalds Australia and Transfield Services. Perri predominantly works with adults in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders such as Anorexia & Atypical Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder. She has also worked extensively with clients living with generalised and social anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and PTSD.
On this week’s episode we will be going through the different eating disorders and their diagnosis as well as some popular terms used in the eating disorder space. To help people to become more aware of what the different eating disorders are as well as the signs and symptoms for them. So, let's get into it!
Podcast Summary:
1. The different eating disorders and their diagnosis
2. Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical Anorexia, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Avoidant Restrictive Food Disorder, Rumination Disorder, Pica
3. Non- DSM Eating Disorders such as Orthorexia Nervosa
4. Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders
5. Body Dysmorphic disorders overlapping with eating disorders
6. Eating Disorders vs Disordered Eating
Links to Perri:
Websites:
PsychSolutions health and wellbeing: https://mtpsychsolutions.net.au/team/perri-carlson-hawke/
Metabolic Mental Health: www.metabolicpsychology.com.au
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On this week’s episode I am pleased to be introducing you to this week’s guest all the way from the United States, Psychotherapist and author Dr Sharon Martin. Dr Martin's clinical experience and training goes back to her training as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California where she completed her Master of Social Work at Boston College and Doctorate of Social Work at Simmons University. Dr Martin also went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Clark University in Worcester. Dr Martins has now been practicing for 25 years supporting people through family conflict, codependency, estrangement, perfectionism and anxiety. She is the author of four self- help books, including the CBT Workbook for Perfectionism and the Better Boundaries Workbook. She also writes the popular blog Conquering Codependency for Psychology Today and has been featured in various media outlets including PsychCentral, Web MD, Women’s World and Highly Sensitive Refuge. Dr Martin hopes to help people process difficult childhood experiences, overcome feelings of unworthiness, learn to set healthy boundaries and live a more satisfying life!
On this week’s episode we will be talking about self-sacrificing and codependency in relationships. For people who struggle to value their own needs in relationships. So please welcome our next special guest, Dr Martin!
Podcast Summary:
1. Not stating your needs to avoid anxiety, fear, guilt or conflict
2. Codependency is being overly focused on someone else’s needs over your own
3. Increasing moments of reciprocity and vulnerability
4. Practicing asking for some of the things you need in a relationship
5. Developing a strong sense of self
Website: livewellwithsharonmartin.com
Instagram: @Dr_sharon_martin
Youtube: Dr Sharon Martin
On 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. Published in reputable journals including Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, and the International Journal of Eating Disorders. Toni is a world known speaker and educator, being invited to speak at both national and international conferences presenting on BDD and the intersection of psychology and cosmetic procedures.
Dr Pikoos has been involved in advocacy and consulting work to increase psychological safety in the cosmetic industry through her research and consulting with large companies such as Merz Aesthetics and Allergan Aesthetics, among others. She was also involved as a psychological consultant in the AHPRA review into patient safety in the Australian cosmetic industry. Through her social media profile, @thebddtherapist, Toni aims to increase public awareness around BDD and the psychological components to cosmetic procedures.
On this week’s episode Toni will be speaking about cosmetic surgeries and fostering psychological safety through this process. Differentiating the differences between eating disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorder while also looking at their intersections in the presentations of people seeking cosmetic surgeries. As people in Australia and worldwide are increasing their use of cosmetic surgeries a non-surgical procedure, Toni advocates for more psychological supports for people throughout these processes. Toni is also committed to improving people’s self- esteem, body image and people’s relationships with their bodies regardless of people’s use of cosmetic surgeries. So please welcome our next special guest, Toni!
Podcast Summary
1. Body Dysmorphic Disorder vs eating disorders
2. Editing photos, selfie culture, distorting images and BDD
3. Cosmetic surgeries and body image dissatisfaction
4. The psychological risks during and after the recovery from cosmetic surgeries
5. Peer pressure, body based bullying and societal conditioning
6. Struggling with Body acceptance
Links to Dr Toni Pikoos:
Websites:
Readymind.com.au
Foundationpsychology.com.au
Instagram: @thebddtherapist
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 gaining varied experience working with clients. Perri's interest and expertise extends beyond traditional psychology. She practices using an eclectic approach informed by CBT, mindfulness, ACT and neuroscience. She is also trained in neuropsychological assessments, neuropsychology, nutritional psychiatry, coaching psychology, animal assisted therapies, prolonged Exposure Therapy, EMDR and metabolic health treatments.
Perri has worked with both individuals and groups where she has facilitated therapeutic interventions for people with mood and anxiety disorders. She also designed psychoeducational workshops for organisations such as BHP Billiton, David Jones, Life without Barriers, House with No Steps, McDonalds Australia and Transfield Services. Perri predominantly works with adults in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders such as Anorexia & Atypical Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder. She has also worked extensively with clients living with generalised and social anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and PTSD.
On this week’s episode we will be talking about anxiety and its correlations with eating disorders. Going through the different anxiety disorders and normal human psychological responses creating anxiety. So please welcome our next special guest, Perri!
Podcast summary:
1. Anxiety is a physiological response to thoughts of worry, uncertainty or unease
2. The different anxiety disorders
3. Food can be used as a maladaptive coping mechanism in response to anxiety
4. Talking to someone else to get you out of your thought spirals
5. Becoming aware of when you may be experiencing anxiety
Links to Perri:
Websites:
PsychSolutions health and wellbeing: https://mtpsychsolutions.net.au/team/perri-carlson-hawke/
Metabolic Mental Health: www.metabolicpsychology.com.au
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On 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 Eating Disorder as well as Carer- groups for siblings, Male carers, New Carers and Grandparents. Run by people with their own lived experience of caring for a loved one with an eating disorder. EDFA is the only national organisation solely for carers with aims to help connect families and carers into the right supports.
Sallie is the Lead Group Facilitator for the (ARFID) Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder groups after her daughter Isabella suffered from ARFID from the age of or nine for another six years. On this week’s episode Sallie shares her story as a carer and ARFID Support Group Facilitator at EDFA to validate the experiences of carers with a loved one struggling with an eating disorder. As a worried mother herself, Sallie and her husband had their lives turned upside down in a way with their child’s distress, anxiety and fear of food. It was after two painful years that Isabella was finally diagnosed with the correct eating disorder ARFID. Sallie hopes to make carers feel less alone, blame, helplessness, grief, anger, anxiety and self-doubt. Even if it’s only taking 10 minutes to yourself to breathe! So please welcome our next special guest, Sallie.
Podcast Summary:
1. Self-care when caring for a loved one
2. Receiving the right diagnosis of ARFID
3. ARFID presentations
4. Support groups for the different eating disorders with EDFA
5. Reducing blame, guilt, shame, and emotional withdrawal
6. Community, non- judgmental connection, hope & support
Links to Eating Disorders Families Australia
Facebook group: EDFA Eating Disorders Families Australia
Website: https://edfa.org.au
Instagram: @edfaaustralia
Links to the Practice: Located in Crows Nest, Sydney
Website: https://www.theprac.com.au/
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guests! Rebecca Cuskelly, a Clinical Psychologist, Co- Director & Founder of The Practice & Senior Dietitian from The Practice, Suchitra Kurana. Rebecca and Suchitra both have a passion for working with people with eating disorders and body image concerns.
A little bit more about Rebecca.. She is a board approved supervisor with a special interest in supporting people with anxiety, depression, Binge Eating Disorder, body image disturbance, obesity management and eating disorders. Rebecca began her career working in mental health services in rural NSW where she used John Kebat Zinn’s research to establish and develop a Mindfulness for Depression group therapy program. Rebecca also helped found and run a community based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program in Sydney as well as worked on assessment and delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for those with mood disorders and anxiety. Rebecca worked at Northside clinic for 5 years where she delivered inpatient and outpatient treatment In the Eating Disorders Program, working with adults, adolescents and families. Rebecca also completed research at the Northside Clinic looking at individual factors influencing treatment outcomes in eating disorders. Simultaneously Rebecca worked in the Mood and Anxiety Unit to deliver short- term and client led treatment.
For Suchitra! She is also a supervisor for Dietitians with a special interest in eating disorders, emotional eating, chronic dieting, body image concerns, vegetarian & vegan diets, general nutrition, women’s health, food intolerances- IBS management and Chronic disease management. A little bit more about Suchitra.. She completed a Bachelor in Biomedical Science with MUIC, Thailand and a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics with the University of Sydney. She has been practicing in a variety of settings over the last 15 years of her career. She is passionate about helping clients break the cycle of dieting, through intuitive eating principles to find freedom and fulfillment with food. Suchitra is interested in supporting parents with adolescents with eating disorders within the home environment using Maudsley Family Therapy, where she was trained by leading clinicians at The Children’s Hospital Westmead. Suchitra has been trained in RAVES Eating Model- Developing Positive Relationships with Food, Foundations for Trauma informed care for Dietitians, and Body image training- The Missing Piece of the Whole Body Healing. She practices using various mind and body connection techniques such as mindfulness- based practices and body image work.
On this week’s episode Suchitra and Bec will be speaking about the role of holistic care when supporting someone with an eating disorder presentation. Discussing the importance of repport building not just with the client but within the multidisciplinary team. Stigma and barriers to care will be talked about in regards to a person’s ability to seek help for an eating disorder and receive the adequate care they need. Looking at individual factors impacting people’s lives and their ability to work towards eating disorder recovery. So let's get into it!
Podcast Summary
1. Wellness is holistic
2. Eating disorders impact multiple facets of people’s lives
3. Holistic needs and what is realistically achievable
4. Not all professionals are trained in eating disorders
5. An eating disorder is only one part of a person’s life
Links to the Practice: Located in Crows Nest, Sydney
Website: https://www.theprac.com.au/
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
