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  1. 5d ago

    S3 E7 Navigating an Eating Disorder in Midlife: Kate's Story

    "...the relationship we have with ourselves is the most important relationship we have in our lives, and it should be a good relationship...it's hard, but it's doable." Hearing the stories of others can be a powerful tool for those with similar life experiences wanting to make a change. In our second lived-experience episode for this series we sit down with Kate Purcell as she shares her journey. Kate speaks about her experiences of an eating disorder during her younger years, and more recently. She shares what her recovery journeys have looked like, the impact of midlife on her experiences and how putting herself first has been one of the most powerful tools. Join us for this episode and the rest of the season as we explore eating disorders during perimenopause, menopause and the midlife and continue the conversation with Butterfly Foundation, Eating Disorders Victoria, those with lived experience and more. Hosts and Guests Connect - https://www.alemacorp.org.au/connectKate Purcell - https://www.instagram.com/purcellkate/Kate’s book - https://hemburybooks.com.au/author-kate-purcell/ Helplines Butterfly Helpline - ⁠⁠⁠https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/⁠⁠⁠Eating Disorders Victoria Hub - ⁠⁠⁠https://eatingdisorders.org.au/find-support/eating-disorder-helpline/⁠⁠⁠Lifeline - 13 11 14Lifeline website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifeline.org.au/⁠⁠⁠ Key services and supports   Butterfly Foundation - ⁠⁠⁠https://butterfly.org.au/⁠⁠⁠Eating Disorders Victoria - ⁠⁠⁠https://eatingdisorders.org.au/⁠⁠⁠EDV Learn Hub - ⁠⁠⁠https://learn.eatingdisorders.org.au/courses/menopause-and-eating-disorders⁠⁠⁠Eating Disorders Families Australia - ⁠⁠⁠https://edfa.org.au/⁠⁠⁠Australasian Menopause Society - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.menopause.org.au/⁠⁠⁠Jean Hailes for Women’s Health - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/⁠⁠⁠Menopause and perimenopause virtual women’s health clinic (Victorian Government Funded Clinic) - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.each.com.au/services/virtual-womens-health-clinic⁠⁠⁠ Gender-affirming services and supports Thorne Habour Health - ⁠⁠⁠https://thorneharbour.org/services/⁠⁠⁠Trans Hub - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.transhub.org.au/our-health/menopause-oestrogen-cessation/⁠

  2. Oct 20

    S3 E6 Normalising Ageing: Social Media & Diet Culture in Midlife with Kate McGill from Butterfly Foundation

    “...my body is changing, but I don't have to make changing my body my mental health project." In the world of social media, diet culture and body image are constantly in our feeds, being pushed at us and influencing the way we think and feel about our own bodies. Some may think this only impacts younger generations, but it’s just as harmful for women in the midlife. Our bodies naturally change during perimenopause and menopause, but social media can make these changes seem abnormal. Kate McGill, Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Body Image Coach, from the Butterfly Foundation joins us in this episode to bust myths and help us push back against unrealistic standards. Join us for this episode and the rest of the season as we explore eating disorders during perimenopause, menopause and the midlife and continue the conversation with Butterfly Foundation, Eating Disorders Victoria, those with lived experience and more. Hosts and Guests Connect - ⁠⁠https://www.alemacorp.org.au/connectButterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/Kate McGill - https://fireflynutrition.com.au/meet-kate Helplines Butterfly Helpline - ⁠⁠https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/⁠⁠Eating Disorders Victoria Hub - ⁠⁠https://eatingdisorders.org.au/find-support/eating-disorder-helpline/⁠⁠Lifeline - 13 11 14Lifeline website - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifeline.org.au/⁠⁠ Key services and supports   Butterfly Foundation - ⁠⁠https://butterfly.org.au/⁠⁠Eating Disorders Victoria - ⁠⁠https://eatingdisorders.org.au/⁠⁠EDV Learn Hub - ⁠⁠https://learn.eatingdisorders.org.au/courses/menopause-and-eating-disorders⁠⁠Eating Disorders Families Australia - ⁠⁠https://edfa.org.au/⁠⁠Australasian Menopause Society - ⁠⁠https://www.menopause.org.au/⁠⁠Jean Hailes for Women’s Health - ⁠⁠https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/⁠⁠Menopause and perimenopause virtual women’s health clinic (Victorian Government Funded Clinic) - ⁠⁠https://www.each.com.au/services/virtual-womens-health-clinic⁠⁠ Gender-affirming services and supports Thorne Habour Health - ⁠⁠https://thorneharbour.org/services/⁠⁠Trans Hub - ⁠⁠https://www.transhub.org.au/our-health/menopause-oestrogen-cessation/⁠

  3. Oct 13

    S3 E5 Navigating an Eating Disorder in Midlife: Sue's Story

    "It may be a part of my story, but I don't want it to be the whole story anymore." Our conversation with Sue is a real and powerful example of the challenges and barriers midlife women who experience an eating disorder face during their treatment, relationships and recovery. Sue takes us through her experience of a severe and enduring eating disorder, as she navigated pregnancy, perimenopause, empty-nesting, and breast-cancer treatment. Sue speaks about the challenges that come along with living rurally while trying to access care, and how she navigated these obstacles. Join us for this episode and the rest of the season as we explore eating disorders during perimenopause, menopause and the midlife and continue the conversation with Butterfly Foundation, Eating Disorders Victoria, those with lived experience and more. Hosts and Guests Connect - ⁠⁠https://www.alemacorp.org.au/connectRebecca Lister - ⁠https://www.rebeccalister.com.au/⁠ Helplines Butterfly Helpline - ⁠⁠https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/⁠⁠Eating Disorders Victoria Hub - ⁠⁠https://eatingdisorders.org.au/find-support/eating-disorder-helpline/⁠⁠Lifeline - 13 11 14Lifeline website - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifeline.org.au/⁠⁠ Key services and supports   Butterfly Foundation - ⁠⁠https://butterfly.org.au/⁠⁠Eating Disorders Victoria - ⁠⁠https://eatingdisorders.org.au/⁠⁠EDV Learn Hub - ⁠⁠https://learn.eatingdisorders.org.au/courses/menopause-and-eating-disorders⁠⁠Eating Disorders Families Australia - ⁠⁠https://edfa.org.au/⁠⁠Australasian Menopause Society - ⁠⁠https://www.menopause.org.au/⁠⁠Jean Hailes for Women’s Health - ⁠⁠https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/⁠⁠Menopause and perimenopause virtual women’s health clinic (Victorian Government Funded Clinic) - ⁠⁠https://www.each.com.au/services/virtual-womens-health-clinic⁠⁠ Gender-affirming services and supports Thorne Habour Health - ⁠⁠https://thorneharbour.org/services/⁠⁠Trans Hub - ⁠⁠https://www.transhub.org.au/our-health/menopause-oestrogen-cessation/

  4. Sep 29

    S3 E4 Mind, Body & Menopause: Midlife Eating Disorders & Mental Health with Rebecca Lister

    “...is this a fact or is it a thought? Not every thought we have is true, so we have to question those thoughts and challenge the ‘all or nothing’ thinking.” The relationship between eating disorders and mental health is complex, add in perimenopause and menopause and things can get even more complicated and overwhelming. Rebecca Lister, Social worker, Playwright, MC and more, joins us to unpack the complexity and better understand the intrinsic connection between eating disorders, mental health and hormones. This is a jam-packed episode, but not one to miss as we continue to reduce the stigma and empower women to understand their health and wellbeing. Join us for this episode and the rest of the season as we explore eating disorders during perimenopause, menopause and the midlife and continue the conversation with Butterfly Foundation, Eating Disorders Victoria, those with lived experience and more. Hosts and Guests Connect - ⁠https://www.alemacorp.org.au/connectRebecca Lister - https://www.rebeccalister.com.au/ Helplines Butterfly Helpline - ⁠https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/⁠Eating Disorders Victoria Hub - ⁠https://eatingdisorders.org.au/find-support/eating-disorder-helpline/⁠Lifeline - 13 11 14Lifeline website - ⁠⁠https://www.lifeline.org.au/⁠ Key services and supports   Butterfly Foundation - ⁠https://butterfly.org.au/⁠Eating Disorders Victoria - ⁠https://eatingdisorders.org.au/⁠EDV Learn Hub - ⁠https://learn.eatingdisorders.org.au/courses/menopause-and-eating-disorders⁠Eating Disorders Families Australia - ⁠https://edfa.org.au/⁠Australasian Menopause Society - ⁠https://www.menopause.org.au/⁠Jean Hailes for Women’s Health - ⁠https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/⁠Menopause and perimenopause virtual women’s health clinic (Victorian Government Funded Clinic) - ⁠https://www.each.com.au/services/virtual-womens-health-clinic⁠ Gender-affirming services and supports Thorne Habour Health - ⁠https://thorneharbour.org/services/⁠Trans Hub - ⁠https://www.transhub.org.au/our-health/menopause-oestrogen-cessation/

  5. Sep 22

    S3 E3 You're Never Too Old for Support: Eating Disorder Treatment in Midlife with Janet Lowndes from Mind Body Well

    "...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 and build confidence around accessing treatment and how to know what the right option is for you. Join us for this episode and the rest of the season as we explore eating disorders during perimenopause, menopause and the midlife and continue the conversation with Butterfly Foundation, Eating Disorders Victoria, those with lived experience and more. Hosts and Guests Connect - https://www.alemacorp.org.au/connectJanet Lownes, Mind Body Well - https://www.mindbodywell.com.au/ Janet's recommendations: Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinicians - https://www.connected.anzaed.org.au/EDV Learn Hub - https://learn.eatingdisorders.org.au/courses/menopause-and-eating-disorders Helplines Butterfly Helpline - https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/Eating Disorders Victoria Hub - https://eatingdisorders.org.au/find-support/eating-disorder-helpline/Lifeline - 13 11 14Lifeline website - ⁠https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Key services and supports   Butterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/Eating Disorders Victoria - https://eatingdisorders.org.au/EDV Learn Hub - https://learn.eatingdisorders.org.au/courses/menopause-and-eating-disordersEating Disorders Families Australia - https://edfa.org.au/Australasian Menopause Society - https://www.menopause.org.au/Jean Hailes for Women’s Health - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/Menopause and perimenopause virtual women’s health clinic (Victorian Government Funded Clinic) - https://www.each.com.au/services/virtual-womens-health-clinic Gender-affirming services and supports Thorne Habour Health - https://thorneharbour.org/services/Trans Hub - https://www.transhub.org.au/our-health/menopause-oestrogen-cessation/

  6. Sep 15

    S3 E2 Midlife, Menopause & Eating Disorders with Dr Lauren Bruce from Eating Disorders Victoria

    "...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 Research at Eating Disorders Victoria, explains the reasons why eating disorders are so common in the midlife, the unique risk factors that women face and what the warning signs are. Join us for this episode and the rest of the season as we explore eating disorders during perimenopause, menopause and the midlife and continue the conversation with Butterfly Foundation, Eating Disorders Victoria, those with lived experience and more. Hosts and Guests Connect - https://www.alemacorp.org.au/connectEating Disorders Victoria - https://eatingdisorders.org.au/ Laurens recommendations: EDV Learn Hub - https://learn.eatingdisorders.org.au/courses/menopause-and-eating-disorders Helplines Butterfly Helpline - ⁠⁠https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/⁠⁠  Eating Disorders Victoria Hub - ⁠⁠https://eatingdisorders.org.au/find-support/eating-disorder-helpline/⁠⁠Lifeline - 13 11 14Lifeline website - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifeline.org.au/⁠⁠ Key services and supports Butterfly Foundation - ⁠⁠https://butterfly.org.au/⁠⁠Eating Disorders Victoria - ⁠⁠https://eatingdisorders.org.au/⁠⁠EDV Learn Hub - ⁠⁠https://learn.eatingdisorders.org.au/courses/menopause-and-eating-disorders⁠⁠Eating Disorders Families Australia - ⁠⁠https://edfa.org.au/⁠⁠   Australasian Menopause Society - ⁠⁠https://www.menopause.org.au/⁠⁠Jean Hailes for Women’s Health - ⁠⁠https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/⁠⁠Menopause and perimenopause virtual women’s health clinic (Victorian Government Funded Clinic) - ⁠⁠https://www.each.com.au/services/virtual-womens-health-clinic⁠⁠ Gender-affirming services and supports Thorne Habour Health - ⁠⁠https://thorneharbour.org/services/⁠⁠Trans Hub - ⁠⁠https://www.transhub.org.au/our-health/menopause-oestrogen-cessation/

  7. Sep 8

    S3 E1 Understanding Eating Disorders with Sarah Cox from Butterfly Foundation

    "... 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 someone can seek a diagnosis and support, as well as the impacts of eating disorders on a person's physical, mental and social health. Join us for this episode and the rest of the season as we explore eating disorders during perimenopause, menopause and the midlife and continue the conversation with Butterfly Foundation, Eating Disorders Victoria, those with lived experience and more. Hosts and Guests Connect - https://www.alemacorp.org.au/connectButterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/ Helplines Butterfly Helpline - ⁠https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/⁠  Eating Disorders Victoria Hub - ⁠https://eatingdisorders.org.au/find-support/eating-disorder-helpline/⁠Lifeline - 13 11 14Lifeline website - ⁠⁠https://www.lifeline.org.au/⁠ Key services and supports Butterfly Foundation - ⁠https://butterfly.org.au/⁠Eating Disorders Victoria - ⁠https://eatingdisorders.org.au/⁠EDV Learn Hub - ⁠https://learn.eatingdisorders.org.au/courses/menopause-and-eating-disorders⁠Eating Disorders Families Australia - ⁠https://edfa.org.au/⁠   Australasian Menopause Society - ⁠https://www.menopause.org.au/⁠Jean Hailes for Women’s Health - ⁠https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/⁠Menopause and perimenopause virtual women’s health clinic (Victorian Government Funded Clinic) - ⁠https://www.each.com.au/services/virtual-womens-health-clinic⁠ Gender-affirming services and supports Thorne Habour Health - ⁠https://thorneharbour.org/services/⁠Trans Hub - ⁠https://www.transhub.org.au/our-health/menopause-oestrogen-cessation/⁠

  8. Aug 18

    S2 E9 More than Sex: Navigating Body Image, Relationships and Pelvic Pain with Marie Vakakis

    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 intimacy looks like as you journey through pelvic pain. This episode also explores themes of pelvic pain as a result of traumatic experiences. Additional resources for advice and support can be found below. Tune into this episode and the rest of the season to find out more and feel more empowered about your own health and wellbeing. Hosts and Guests Connect - https://www.alemacorp.org.au/connectMarie Vakakis - https://marievakakis.com.au/ Marie's recommendations Embrace (documentary) by Taryn Brumfitt - https://www.bodyimagemovement.com/embrace-film/The Love Deck by The Gottman Institute - https://www.gottman.com/couples/apps/The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee TaylorCome as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily NagoskiCome Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections by Emily NagoskiEsther Perel - https://www.estherperel.com/ Sexual violence support resources 1800RESPECT - https://1800respect.org.au/Full Stop Australia - https://fullstop.org.au/Centre Against Sexual Assault - https://www.casahouse.com.au/Australian Sexual Violence Support Directory - https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directoryBeyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Key resources Endo Help - ⁠⁠https://endohelp.com.au/⁠⁠Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics (government-funded) - ⁠⁠https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/endometriosis-and-pelvic-pain-clinics?language=en⁠⁠Jean Hailes for Women’s Health - ⁠⁠https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/⁠⁠QENDO - ⁠⁠https://www.qendo.org.au/⁠⁠ Gender-affirming services and resources Although the podcast refers to ‘women’, Connect acknowledges that those experiencing pelvic pain and associated conditions are part of a diverse community with various identities. For resources designed for those who are gender-diverse and experiencing pelvic pain please refer to: Endometriosis Coalition - ⁠⁠https://www.acendo.com.au/gender-diverse-people-endometriosis⁠⁠Endometriosis WA - ⁠⁠https://www.endometriosiswa.org.au/im-seeking-support/endometriosis-and-gender-diversity/⁠⁠Thorne Harbour Health - ⁠⁠https://thorneharbour.org/services/⁠

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