This week on the pod, I chat to Nicki Issacs, psychologist and facilitator at the Butterfly Foundation and Danni Rowlands, National Manager of Prevention Services at the Butterfly Foundation, about some important topics around body image, eating habits and disordered eating.
There have been so many women I’ve spoken to in my practice as a nutrition coach but also that I’ve come across in my work both in the media and entertainment industry and the fitness industry, that have been affected by diet culture and the societal pressures we’re all exposed to in today’s day and age.
We get into some really juicy topics like…
- Cultural and societal pressures women face around body image
- The impact of diet culture and weight loss narrative
- The belief of “weight equals worth”
- Understanding social media and media messaging
- The spectrum of eating habits from unhealthy eating to disordered eating
- The tipping point between healthy indulgence and disordered eating behaviour
- Cultivating positive body image and self worth
Take a listen to the full ep!
Resources:
www.howfaristoofar.org.au (early intervention website for those concerned about their eating and exercise attitudes and behaviours).
Fitness Australia – Eating Disorders Recommendations for the fitness industry
Butterfly National Helpline is a free and confidential service, available 8am-midnight, 7 days a week operated by trained counsellors www.butterflynationalhelpline.org.au
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