55 min

Set Point Theory with Psychologist Harriet Understanding Body Matters Podcast

    • Mental Health

On this week’s episode, I am so excited to be bringing you back our much appreciated 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 has completed her Honours in psychology at the University of Sydney. Where Harriet is now a Registered psychologist practicing at BodyMatters Australasia as well as at Ramsay Clinic Northside, working in eating disorder treatment. On this week’s episode we will be speaking about the topic of  set point theory. 

When our bodies have natural mechanisms to keep our body functioning at a stable weight trying to shift this unhealthfully is a recipe for an eating disorder. On this weeks episode Harriet explores the importance of being at a healthy weight for your body. One that allows you to meet your bodies natural functions in a way that facilities optimal living. Creating more space in your life to include the happier more wholesome things.



Podcast Summary:

1. Everybody has their own stabilized weight range

2. Not fighting against the bodies natural functions

3. The importance of being at a healthy weight

4. Body neutrality and body acceptance

5. Respecting our bodies

6. Intuitive eating



Links from the episode:

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 so excited to be bringing you back our much appreciated 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 has completed her Honours in psychology at the University of Sydney. Where Harriet is now a Registered psychologist practicing at BodyMatters Australasia as well as at Ramsay Clinic Northside, working in eating disorder treatment. On this week’s episode we will be speaking about the topic of  set point theory. 

When our bodies have natural mechanisms to keep our body functioning at a stable weight trying to shift this unhealthfully is a recipe for an eating disorder. On this weeks episode Harriet explores the importance of being at a healthy weight for your body. One that allows you to meet your bodies natural functions in a way that facilities optimal living. Creating more space in your life to include the happier more wholesome things.



Podcast Summary:

1. Everybody has their own stabilized weight range

2. Not fighting against the bodies natural functions

3. The importance of being at a healthy weight

4. Body neutrality and body acceptance

5. Respecting our bodies

6. Intuitive eating



Links from the episode:

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

55 min