Best BodyMatters Australasia Podcasts (2024)

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Prioritising Real Connections with Dietitian Maddi Parsons 23:21

10d ago23:21

23:21

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Founder of Sweet Spot Health, Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC) and Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Maddi Parsons. Sweet Spot Health is a team of Dietitians that use a non- diet approach to help support those with concerns around food, body image and movement.…

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Weight Stigma with Dr. Christie Bennett 51:06

24d ago51:06

51:06

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Co- founder of ‘Eat Love Live’, researcher and lecturer, Dr. Christie Bennett. Christie currently works at Monash University as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Nutrition Dietetics and Food and is a Research Fellow of The Higher Education Academy at Mona…

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Changing Mindsets with Olivia Soha 37:56

1M ago37:56

37:56

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Founder of Uncovery and Recovery Coach, Olivia Soha. After, recovering from her own lived experience with an eating disorder, Olivia spent six months in the United States at BALANCE eating disorder treatment centre working as a liaison officer and recovery coa…

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The Opportunity for Self- Compassion with Psychologist Cathy Anderson 1:01:06

2M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Psychologist, Cathy Anderson. Cathy has worked for 20 years in the eating disorder space as a Senior Clinician, Senior Psychologist and Eating Disorder Coordinator predominantly having worked at the Illawarra Eating Disorders Service. Cathy has also been a gue…

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Teenagers and Body Image with Serena 32:09

2M ago32:09

32:09

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest, previous group facilitator, Serena Dalton. Serena has run workshops and group facilitation for the company Tomorrow Woman which runs education programs for school students, teachers, for parents, in sports, and more. Serena has a background in studying theatr…

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Positive Role Models with Host Jessy 33:35

2M ago33:35

33:35

On this week’s episode we are super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Host and Social Worker, Jessica Bakon. Jessica is a qualified Social Worker who holds an (Honours) degree from the University of New South Wales. As a new graduate, she worked across both private and public hospitals within the Northern Sydney Local Health D…

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Feeling Stuck with an Eating Disorder with Director Jo Money & Dr. Christie Bennett 54:05

3M ago54:05

54:05

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to two lovely practitioners from ‘Eat Love Live’ in Melbourne, Director Josephine Money and Dr. Christie Bennett. Eat Love Live is a clinic that offers Dietetics and nutrition, physiotherapy, movement classes, music therapy, dance therapy and education from a range of different health …

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Building Self- Confidence with Psychologist Dr. Daisy Gemayel 33:57

3M ago33:57

33:57

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest to Principal Psychologist of the Mental Care Clinic, Dr Daisy Gemayel. Daisy grew up in Lebanon and then travelled to the U.S where she attended Harvard University at Cambridge in Massachusetts. After studying in the U.S she then travelled to Australia to gain…

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Eating Disorders are Only Growing Globally with Director of BMA Sarah McMahon 29:08

3M ago29:08

29:08

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be bringing one of our much loved guest, Director and Psychologist here at BodyMatters Australasia, Sarah McMahon. Sarah is a Registered Psychologist and the Director of BodyMatters Australasia clinic which is an eating disorder treatment clinic which has clinics all around Australia. BMA utilises the di…

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Movement and Eating Disorders with Physiotherapist Bec 38:13

3M ago38:13

38:13

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Physiotherapist, Rebecca Gawler. Bec works at two clinics in Melbourne at ‘Eat Love Live’ and Balance North as Physiotherapist. Working as a Physiotherapist with her own lived experience of disordered eating, Bec began to notice the link between physiotherapy …

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Eating Disorders Across the Age Spectrum with Dietitians Meg and Susan 1:04:36

4M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing our next special guests non- diet Dieticians Meg McClintock and Susan Williams. Meg and Susan have joined together as non- diet dietitian's to make a positive change in the area of media literacy, body image, health and nutrition. Meg and Susan have founded the organisation ‘Meg and Susan’…

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Athletes and Eating Disorders with Dietitian Tayla Clegg 41:44

4M ago41:44

41:44

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Dietitian, Tayla Clegg. Tayla lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland and grew up in the world of athletics. This is where she personally went through her own lived experience with disordered eating. Having personally experienced the difficulties with disord…

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Storytelling as a Way to Heal Body Image with Dr. Anita Johnston 47:37

4M ago47:37

47:37

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Psychologist, Author, Co- Founder and Executive Clinical Director, Dr. Anita Johnston. As an International Speaker, someone with a PhD, a Supervisor and an Eating Disorder Professional Anita has been able to make a tremendous impact in the space of eating diso…

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A Diet Culture Free Home with Dietitian Claire Gasper 50:25

4M ago50:25

50:25

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing our next special guest all the way from WA Perth, Claire Gasper. Claire is an Accredited Practicing Dietician and a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician who works as a non- diet dietitian. She is a member of the LGBTQI+ community, has a diagnosis of ADHD and has a special interest in wor…

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Acceptance and Commitment with Psychologist Harriet 47:53

5M ago47:53

47:53

On this week’s episode, I am super excited to be bringing back our lovely guest and Psychologist here at BodyMatters Harriet Iles. Harriet has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Harriet did complete a degree in law however, new her true passions were really to become a Psychologist. …

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Your Health Matters with Paige 25:46

5M ago25:46

25:46

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Paige Trbojevic. Paige is a 26-year-old female who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes from the age of four. Having managed her diabetes since she was 12-13 Paige now speaks about her past struggles with food, body, and diabetes management. Through modifying he…

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Little & Big T Traumas with Principal Psychologist Sarah- Jayne Dureyea 44:19

5M ago44:19

44:19

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Founder & Principal Psychologist at Happy Minds Psychology, Sarah- Jayne Duryea. Sarah- Jayne is accredited with the ANZAED and is passionate about working with all types of eating disorder presentation and body image issues. She also helps parents manage pare…

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Atypical Anorexia with Social Worker and Psychotherapist Maria Ganci 53:46

5M ago53:46

53:46

On this week’s episode I am pleased to be introducing our next special guest Clinical Mental Health Social Worker and Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Maria Ganci. Maria specialises in eating disorders for adolescents and is the author of various books for parents and adolescents. Maria has also developed resources for clinician…

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Emotions are Held in the Body with Laurie Levine 34:50

5M ago34:50

34:50

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Alternative Medicine Therapist, Intuitive Healer and Author, Laurie Levine. Laurie is the author of 3 published books, The Power of Creating Through Affirmations, Blessings of Gratitude and Spiritual Medicine. Over the years Laurie has …

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Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment with Therapist Tess 51:26

6M ago51:26

51:26

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special Inpatient Eating Disorder Group Therapist at Hollywood Private Hospital, Tess Allan. Tess is studying her Post Graduate Psychology degree at the Cairnmillar Institute in Perth. Where she has also had experience working at Headspace for over 3 years working in the sp…

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The Holidays and Food with Julz 23:26

6M ago23:26

23:26

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be bringing back one of our much-loved guests Dietitian and Nutritionist in the making Julie- Ann Yap. Julz works at BodyMatters as one of our very own client care specialists where Julz is currently completing a Bachelor of Science majoring in Nutrition and Psychology Science at The University of Sydney…

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Fear and Eating Disorders with Therapist Jen 1:04:53

7M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

On this weeks episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest Provisional Psychologist and Family Therapist from here at BodyMatters, Jennifer Poynton. Jen is a Provisional Psychologist who came to BodyMatters with more than 5 years of clinical experience. She previously worked as a counsellor supporting individuals and signi…

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People are So Much More Than an Eating Disorder with Shannon 48:07

7M ago48:07

48:07

On this week’s episode, I am pleased to introduce you to our next special guest, Shannon Calvert. Shannon is an independent Lived Experience Educator and Advisor. Her personal journey, spanning over three decades, is marked by her battle with longstanding eating disorders and the management of multiple health and mental health challenges. Her perso…

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Appreciating Your Body with Social Worker Krissy 37:21

7M ago37:21

37:21

On this week’s episode I am excited to be bringing back one of the podcasts' special guest, Krissy Travaglia. Krissy is a Mental Health Social Worker, working from the Bromham clinic, an eating disorder treatment clinic based in Melbourne. The Bromham clinic is a multidisciplinary medical practice dedicated to the treatment of Eating Disorders thro…

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Being Bold and Brave to Be Yourself with Holly 49:09

7M ago49:09

49:09

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Recovery Coach and Co-podcast host Holly Sunday. Holly is a Recovery Coach at Beyond Body Coaching where Holly works with her own Recovery Coach Mia Findlay as well as co- hosts the Beyond Body Podcast with Mia. Holly is based in Byron Bay Australia where she …

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All Food Has Value with Dietitian Zoe Nicholson 44:49

8M ago44:49

44:49

On this week's episode I am super excited to be reintroducing one of our lovely guests that we have had on the podcast again Dietitian and Founder of Love What You Eat, Zoe Nicholson. Zoe has been working as a Dietitian in private practice for almost 20 years now working from Melbourne Victoria. Over the 20 years Zoe has been privately practicing s…

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Holding Onto Hope with Millie 40:27

8M ago40:27

40:27

On this week’s episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Neuro- linguistic Programming Practitioner (NLP) Millie Thomas. Millie is the Founder of HealED which offers Eating Disorder Recovery Coaching and NLP for those who are experiencing disordered eating. On this weeks episode Millie…

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The Support of Family for Restrictive Eating Disorders with Family Therapist Emily 37:39

8M ago37:39

37:39

On this week’s episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest one of our provisional Psychologists and family therapists here at Body Matters, Emily Stewart-Petiq. Emily holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Epidemiology) Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Psychology with an (Honours- first class). Emily…

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Role Models Around Food with Ali 35:43

8M ago35:43

35:43

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest and one of the Client Care Specialists here at BodyMatters Australasia, Allison Bennett. Ali has completed a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Newcastle and has started completing her honours program. Where Ali aspires to complete a Maste…

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A Dietitian Working In the ED Space with Director Jodie Sheraton 40:08

9M ago40:08

40:08

On this week’s episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest Founder and Director of the Myrtle Oak Clinic, Jodie Sheraton. Jodie is an Accredited Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist who graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nutrition and Dietetics). Jodie is also currently the Dir…

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Motivation in Eating Disorder Recovery with Psychologist Meg 29:09

9M ago29:09

29:09

On this weeks episode I am thrilled to be bringing back one of our much loved guests here on the podcast Psychologist Meg O’Shea. Meg is a Registered Psychologist and family therapist here at BodyMatters Australasia. Meg has a previous history working as a primary school teacher for over 15 years where she really began to see the need for mental he…

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Celebrating our 100th Episode for BMA!! 49:56

9M ago49:56

49:56

On this weeks episode we are super excited to be celebrating our 100th episode for Body Matters Australiasia's podcasts. For this episode we go back to a small number of our many amazing episodes to remind people that there are so many episodes available! For our 100th episode we would like to thank all the guests and the listeners from the podcast…

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Childhood Experiences and Eating Disorders with Dr. Amanda Bolton 57:15

9M ago57:15

57:15

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Senior Clinical Psychologist Dr. Amanda Bolton. Amanda is the co-owner of Eating Disorders Training Australia with her colleague Dr. Sarah Egan which provides training and supervision to clinicians approved by the National Eating Disorders Collaboration. Amand…

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Healing Relationships with Food and Body with Dietitian Zoe Nicholson 43:38

9M ago43:38

43:38

On this week's episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest Dietitian and Founder of Love What You Eat Zoe Nicholson. Zoe has been working as a Dietitian in private practice for almost 20 years now working from Melbourne Victoria. Over the 20 years Zoe has been privately practicing she's conducted nutrition seminars and wo…

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Undernutrition on the Brain with Director Dr. Julee La Mott 45:23

10M ago45:23

45:23

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest acting Clinical Director of SA Psychology & Wellness, Clinical Psychologist, and board approved Supervisor Dr. Julee La Mott. Julie immigrated to Adelaide in 2018 from California in the US where she invested 10 years pursuing a higher level of education gradua…

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Eating Disorders and your Menstrual Cycle with Exercise Physiologist Sarah King 40:37

10M ago40:37

40:37

On this week’s episode I am delighted to be bringing back last week’s special guest accredited Exercise Physiologist and Health Coach, Sarah Liz King. Sarah has her own podcast, blog, E-books, online courses, online personal training, and coaching programs that aim to help women regain their periods, find food freedom and have a healthier relations…

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Over-Exercising on the Body with Exercise Physiologist Sarah King 41:20

10M ago41:20

41:20

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest accredited Exercise Physiologist and Health Coach, Sarah Liz King. Sarah has her own podcast, blog, E-books, online courses, online personal trainings, and coaching programs that aim to help women regain their periods, find food freedom and have a healthier re…

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Values and Eating Disorders with Psychologist Harriet 53:24

10M ago53:24

53:24

On this week’s episode, I am super excited to be bringing back our lovely guest and Psychologist here at BodyMatters Harriet Iles. Harriet has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Harriet did complete a degree in law however, new her true passions were really to become a Psychologist. …

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Economic Pressures on Eating Disorders with Psychologist & Director, Sarah McMahon 26:21

11M ago26:21

26:21

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be bringing on the podcast our much loved guest and Director here at BodyMatters Australasia Sarah McMahon. Sarah is a Registered Psychologist and the Director of BodyMatters Australasia which is an eating disorder treatment clinic based in Sydney, Cremorne. BMA utilises the discipline of Psychologists, …

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Sports and Eating Disorders with Dietitian & Director, Fiona Sutherland 1:03:50

11M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Dietitian and Director of The Mindful Dietitian & Body Positive Australia, Fiona Sutherland. Fiona is the host of ‘The Mindful Dietitian’ podcast where she has practiced clinically for 20 years primarily in the areas of eating behaviour, body image, sports nut…

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Diet Culture and Body Image with Psychotherapist Jaqueline Byrnes 50:11

11M ago50:11

50:11

On this week’s episode I am excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Clinical Psychotherapist and Founder of Wings and Quill Jaqueline Byrnes. Wings and Quill provides a range of services for the treatment of eating disorders including but not limited to psychotherapy, peer support groups, workshops, group programs and more. Jacqueli…

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Our Own Unique Food Needs with Principle Dietitian & Nutritionist Liz Stathakis 32:41

11M ago32:41

32:41

On this weeks episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest Principle Dietitian and Nutritionist from the Lifestyle consultations clinic, Elizabeth Stathakis. Liz is the Founder and Principle Dietician of the Dietitian clinic Lifestyle Consultations in Five Dock, which was established by Liz in 2011. Liz is an m Accredited …

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Overvaluing Body Image & Physical Appearance with Dr. Alissa Knight 33:37

12M ago33:37

33:37

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest, Psychologist and Media Spokesperson Dr. Alissa Knight. Alissa is the Director and Founder of her own Psychologist Clinic ‘The Calming Suite Psychology’. Where Alissa practices as a Registered Psychologist, Eating Disorder Specialist, Psychology Media Spokespe…

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Disconnection and Eating Disorders with Psychologist Harriet 54:25

12M ago54:25

54:25

On this week’s episode, I am delighted to be bringing back our lovely guest and one of our amazing Psychologist's here at BodyMatters, Harriet Iles. Harriet has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Also having completed her Honours degree in Psychology at the University of Sydney. Harr…

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Student Wellbeing During Exams and Study with Julz 26:09

12M ago26:09

26:09

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be bringing back our much loved guest Julz. Who will now be speaking about the topic of exams in University, school, the HSC and TAFE. Where we will be talking about the different levels of stress that you can experience. Acknowledging that a moderate amount of stress can actually good for you and your l…

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Identity and Eating Disorders with Psychologist Fran 38:26

1y ago38:26

38:26

On this week’s episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest and clinical psychologist from the Mind Body Well clinic, Fran Beilharz. Fran has a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology with a thesis on Body Dysmorphic Disorder and perceptual distortions in body image. With special interests in body dysmorphic disorder, body image …

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Diverse Backgrounds and Eating Disorders with Dietitian Tom 30:40

1y ago30:40

30:40

On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest, Dietician Team Leader, and Accredited Practicing Dietician from the Mind Body Well Clinic Tom Scully. Tom has a wide range of clinical experience including working in an eating disorder unit in a mental health hospital and in private practice settings. Tom ac…

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Self- Worth and Meeting your Needs with Psychologist Harriet 59:47

1y ago59:47

59:47

On this week’s episode, I am super excited to be bringing back our lovely guest and psychologist here at BodyMatters Harriet Iles. Harriet has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Also having completed her Honours in psychology at the University of Sydney. Where Harriet is now a Regist…

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Food for the Soul with Psychologist & Director of BMA Sarah McMahon 29:26

1y ago29:26

29:26

On this weeks episode I am so delighted to be bringing back on the podcast our much loved guest and Director here at BodyMatters Australasia Sarah McMahon. Sarah is a clinical psychologist and the Director of BodyMatters Australasia which is an eating disorder treatment clinic based in Sydney, Cremorne. That utilises the discipline of psychologists…

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Emotional Regulation with Psychologist Ana Ximena 41:03

1y ago41:03

41:03

On this week’s episode I am delighted to be speaking with Clinical Manager and Clinical Psychologist Ana Ximena Torres from the Mind Body Well clinic. Ana has over 14 years’ experience working in the field of eating disorders, body image, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma and or abuse. As well as Ana enjoys working with people looking …

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