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

Understanding Body Matters Podcast

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, dieticians, paediatricians, social workers, psychotherapists, as well as multiple other stakeholders. Sarah Co- Founded BodyMatters with Lydia Turner in 2009 as a way to go beyond the biomedical model in the treatment of eating disorders. Sarah is also the Founder of the grassroots advocacy group 'Collective Shout' where she has Chaired the organisation for six of its eight years.

Sarah has been involved in organisations such as Lifeline and is a Founding Member and Board Member of 'Endangered Bodies'. Where Sarah was also on the ANZAED Carer Consumer Committee. Sarah Holds a Masters in Public Health and is passionate about educating the community on eating disorders. Where Sarah is a regular voice in the Media. Sarah has written several book chapters including the body image & eating disorder chapter in Steve Biddulph's 2013 international best seller 'Raising Girls' and contributed to Collet Smart's 2019 book "They'll be okay: 15 Conversations to Help Your Child Through Troubled Times". More recently, she has been interviewed extensively in Kasey Edwards & Christopher Scanlons "Raising Girls Who Like Themselves". Where Sarah has also worked with schools, workplaces, charities, and many more organisational bodies in the fight towards a culture without the dominating presence of eating disorders.

That is why I am thrilled to be bringing Sarah back on the podcast this week to speak about the topic of food for the heart and the soul. As a way of giving yourself another reason to enjoy the experience of food and eating again. Acknowledging that food is more than just about the food. But instead a way to increase memories, friendships, connection, bonds, joy, and positive experiences in life. So on that note, please give a warm welcome to Sarah and happy listening!

Podcast Summary

1. Eating foods to nourish the heart and soul

2. Building interceptive awareness around food

3. Honouring different parts of ourselves

4. Eating socially, flexibly, and spontaneously

6. Making memories around food as a special part of being human

7. Exploring foods and all that life has to offer

Links from the episode:

BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/

BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau

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