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S3 E3 You're Never Too Old for Support: Eating Disorder Treatment in Midlife with Janet Lowndes from Mind Body Well (opens the original)
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"...recognising that ‘something's not quite right for me’ is the first step to people seeking treatment..." Seeking treatment for any health condition can feel intimidating and overwhelming, let alone for a condition that is complex and often misunderstood. Just as overwhelming can be knowing what treatment options are right for you and how to access these. Janet Lowndes, psychologist, Founding Director of Mind Body Well and Non-Executive Director of Butterfly Foundation, joins us to break myths
S3 E2 Midlife, Menopause & Eating Disorders with Dr Lauren Bruce from Eating Disorders Victoria (opens the original)
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"...it does come back to awareness and acknowledging that eating disorders are experienced by all people..." Did you know that the prevalence of eating disorders increases at 45-years old? Many think that eating disorders are only experienced by younger people. Eating disorders don't discriminate though and can emerge or reemerge at any life stage, particularly when women reach midlife and being experiencing perimenopause and menopause. In this episode Dr Lauren Bruce, Manager of Education and R
S3 E1 Understanding Eating Disorders with Sarah Cox from Butterfly Foundation (opens the original)
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"... a lot of people do sometimes think that it's mainly around food or weight but there's so much more going on under the surface..." Experienced by more than 1.1 million Australian's, eating disorders are not uncommon, but still they remain misunderstood and are not spoken about enough. In this episode we start the conversation with Sarah Cox, Clinical Psychologist and the Manager of the Butterfly National Helpline. Sarah explains what exactly eating disorders are and who experiences them, how
S2 E9 More than Sex: Navigating Body Image, Relationships and Pelvic Pain with Marie Vakakis (opens the original)
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Pelvic pain doesn’t just impact our bodies and minds – it can also cause changes in our intimate relationships. Marie Vakakis, Couple and Family Therapist from The Therapy Hub, joins us to discuss the complexities of navigating pelvic pain and relationships. This episode isn’t just for those experiencing pelvic pain, but also their partners. Learn how to start an empowering discussion about your experiences, practical strategies to rediscover what feels good and creative ways to reframe what int
S2 E8 Fertility and Pelvic Pain: Navigating the Journey with Professor Louise Hull (opens the original)
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Infertility is a journey that many don't expect to go on, but what can be even more unexpected is discovering a pelvic condition at the same time. Join Connect as we discuss the complexities of infertility, pelvic conditions and pelvic pain with gynaecologist and fertility subspecialist Professor Louise Hull. In this episode, Professor Hull explores infertility - how it might be diagnosed, possible causes and different options someone can explore to assist them in falling pregnant. This episode
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