60 acast.com Strong Enough by Eating Disorders Families Australia https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia en Eating Disorders Families Australia - EDFA eating disorders,anorexia,binge eating,arfid,osfed,ufed,edfa,eating disorder families,eating disorder australia,restrictive food intake,avoidance food intake,bulimia,eating disorder recovery Eating Disorders Families Australia - EDFA

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]]> false Eating Disorders Families Australia info+64e2db40418931001119d961@mg-eu.acast.com 64e2db40418931001119d961 strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64e2db40418931001119d961/1776210515817-993a6f35-f06a-4c2e-aef8-3496e7d78e06.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia Strong Enough by Eating Disorders Families Australia BONUS EP: Social Media Reset BONUS EP: Social Media Reset Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMT 1:11:58 692d32f2635c16d640342a6f false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/changes-to-social-media-age-and-links-to-eating-disorders 692d32f2635c16d640342a6f 64e2db40418931001119d961 changes-to-social-media-age-and-links-to-eating-disorders A panel discussion on changes to the age limit for Australian kids on social media full In a world first Australia is raising the age of access to social media from 13 to 16.


And there are plenty of questions:


Why are we changing the age of access to social media?

What are the impacts of social media on the brain?

Why should parents support the social media ban for teens?

How can we help young people with social media withdrawal symptoms?


“The current 13 year old minimum age isn’t based on any meaningful development appropriateness for social media. There is not evidence that 13 year olds are in fact ready for social media. The 13 year old minimum came from a law in the US from 1996, which was actually well before smartphones or social media was even fully developed.” – Dr Simon Wilksch


This podcast is an edited version of one of EDFA’s live webinar series. It was held just a couple of weeks before the introduction of the social media restrictions.


In it we take a closer look at how social media affects the brain, from falling IQ and eating-disorder risk, to what withdrawal can look like when access to social media platforms is restricted. We also hear powerful insights from social media users who’ve been caught up in the algorithms themselves.


 “We know that when you're on a device you're not socialising, when you're on a device you are not using your working memory in the same way, you're not actually coming up with new ideas or your curiosity and those things are what is really affected in the IQ test as well.” – Dr Mark Williams


The panel includes:

Dr Simon Wilksch, a leading Australian researcher and psychologist at Advanced Psychology Services. He explains how social media harms mental health, and why these new laws and stronger restrictions really matter, plus has great practical advice about how we can support our young people.


Dr Mark Williams, a leading cognitive neuroscientist and author of Screen Smart Children. He’ll unpack how social media is reshaping our brains and how we can reverse some of the damage that been done, not only inside our heads, but to our real life relationships too.


We’re also joined by two young women, Kayla Carusi and Charley Breusch, who know firsthand just how powerful and overwhelming social media can be when it comes to disordered eating. These young women share how they believe social media contributed to the development of their eating disorders and also how it hindered their recovery.


#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#socialmediareset

#letkidsbekids

#socialmediaagerestrictions

#socialmediaagechange

#socialmediabrain

#arfid

#eatingdisorders

#anorexia

#bulimia

#eatingdisorderrecovery

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]]> In a world first Australia is raising the age of access to social media from 13 to 16.


And there are plenty of questions:


Why are we changing the age of access to social media?

What are the impacts of social media on the brain?

Why should parents support the social media ban for teens?

How can we help young people with social media withdrawal symptoms?


“The current 13 year old minimum age isn’t based on any meaningful development appropriateness for social media. There is not evidence that 13 year olds are in fact ready for social media. The 13 year old minimum came from a law in the US from 1996, which was actually well before smartphones or social media was even fully developed.” – Dr Simon Wilksch


This podcast is an edited version of one of EDFA’s live webinar series. It was held just a couple of weeks before the introduction of the social media restrictions.


In it we take a closer look at how social media affects the brain, from falling IQ and eating-disorder risk, to what withdrawal can look like when access to social media platforms is restricted. We also hear powerful insights from social media users who’ve been caught up in the algorithms themselves.


 “We know that when you're on a device you're not socialising, when you're on a device you are not using your working memory in the same way, you're not actually coming up with new ideas or your curiosity and those things are what is really affected in the IQ test as well.” – Dr Mark Williams


The panel includes:

Dr Simon Wilksch, a leading Australian researcher and psychologist at Advanced Psychology Services. He explains how social media harms mental health, and why these new laws and stronger restrictions really matter, plus has great practical advice about how we can support our young people.


Dr Mark Williams, a leading cognitive neuroscientist and author of Screen Smart Children. He’ll unpack how social media is reshaping our brains and how we can reverse some of the damage that been done, not only inside our heads, but to our real life relationships too.


We’re also joined by two young women, Kayla Carusi and Charley Breusch, who know firsthand just how powerful and overwhelming social media can be when it comes to disordered eating. These young women share how they believe social media contributed to the development of their eating disorders and also how it hindered their recovery.


#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#socialmediareset

#letkidsbekids

#socialmediaagerestrictions

#socialmediaagechange

#socialmediabrain

#arfid

#eatingdisorders

#anorexia

#bulimia

#eatingdisorderrecovery

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]]> Brain chemistry, bacteria and best nutrients for eating disorder recovery with Dr Leanne Barron Brain chemistry, bacteria and best nutrients for eating disorder recovery with Dr Leanne Barron Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT 39:51 687da273a2391fe432d48df2 false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/brain-chemistry-eating-disorder-recovery-dr-leanne-barron 687da273a2391fe432d48df2 64e2db40418931001119d961 brain-chemistry-eating-disorder-recovery-dr-leanne-barron Insights into the causes of disordered eating full 4 5 “Causes of an eating disorder” would have to be one of the most searched questions by carers wanting to understand or find a solution to their loved one’s eating disorder.


But could it be that disordered eating is caused by a perfect storm of brain chemistry?


Our guest on Strong Enough Dr Leanne Barron believes with the right interventions, including the introduction of the right gut bacteria and even just trace nutrients, we can restore the delicate balance to jump start recovery after an eating disorder.


Dr Barron is a GP and clinical researcher, with a special interest in eating disorders, working at The Banyans Medical Centre and the QUT Eating Disorder Clinic.


She is full of practical advice for carers of a loved one with an eating disorder on repairing the mind and body. She also has tips on nutrition, waking the body from its triggered hibernation and even reading blood tests properly.   


**DISCLAIMER: it is important you speak to your loved one’s medical team about any treatments, blood tests or supplements because every case is unique. Underlying medical conditions, like coeliac disease should also be investigated.


Dr Barron will also walk us through the biology we need to understand how brain chemistry impacts both our mental AND physical health. It might surprise you to find that old foe cholesterol is actually an important friend to those with eating disorders.


Some of the products Dr Barron recommends in this podcast - please check with your own GP and treatment team before use - include:

S Bifido Biotic: Orthoplex White S.Bifido Biotic 60c - BioConcepts

MultiGen Bioti: Orthoplex White MultiGen Biotic 60c - BioConcepts

Ultra GG Immune: Orthoplex White Ultra GG Immune 60c - BioConcepts

Pentavite multi gummies

 

#eatingdisorderrecovery

#edrecovery

#leannebarron

#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#anorexiatreatment

#eatingdisorderbrainchemisty

#causesofeatingdisorders

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]]> “Causes of an eating disorder” would have to be one of the most searched questions by carers wanting to understand or find a solution to their loved one’s eating disorder.


But could it be that disordered eating is caused by a perfect storm of brain chemistry?


Our guest on Strong Enough Dr Leanne Barron believes with the right interventions, including the introduction of the right gut bacteria and even just trace nutrients, we can restore the delicate balance to jump start recovery after an eating disorder.


Dr Barron is a GP and clinical researcher, with a special interest in eating disorders, working at The Banyans Medical Centre and the QUT Eating Disorder Clinic.


She is full of practical advice for carers of a loved one with an eating disorder on repairing the mind and body. She also has tips on nutrition, waking the body from its triggered hibernation and even reading blood tests properly.   


**DISCLAIMER: it is important you speak to your loved one’s medical team about any treatments, blood tests or supplements because every case is unique. Underlying medical conditions, like coeliac disease should also be investigated.


Dr Barron will also walk us through the biology we need to understand how brain chemistry impacts both our mental AND physical health. It might surprise you to find that old foe cholesterol is actually an important friend to those with eating disorders.


Some of the products Dr Barron recommends in this podcast - please check with your own GP and treatment team before use - include:

S Bifido Biotic: Orthoplex White S.Bifido Biotic 60c - BioConcepts

MultiGen Bioti: Orthoplex White MultiGen Biotic 60c - BioConcepts

Ultra GG Immune: Orthoplex White Ultra GG Immune 60c - BioConcepts

Pentavite multi gummies

 

#eatingdisorderrecovery

#edrecovery

#leannebarron

#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#anorexiatreatment

#eatingdisorderbrainchemisty

#causesofeatingdisorders

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]]> Orthorexia: My obsession with healthy eating nearly cost me my life Orthorexia: My obsession with healthy eating nearly cost me my life Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:29:03 GMT 48:03 68b3d2ed7c69e13c18c89415 false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/orthorexia-my-obsession-with-healthy-eating-nearly-cost-me-m 68b3d2ed7c69e13c18c89415 64e2db40418931001119d961 orthorexia-my-obsession-with-healthy-eating-nearly-cost-me-m full 4 4 When you hear from your loved one the words “I want to be more healthy” – it’s not what think of as a potential red flag for disordered eating or even something to worry about.


But for Jason Wood this desire to improve his health started his obsession with only eating healthy food, choosing the healthiest options and exercising, which escalated into an eating disorder that nearly killed him.


What is an obsession with eating health called?


It’s known as Orthorexia and it is fixation with eating “clean” or only eating food the person considers healthy.


“What had started as an innocent thing - I thought I was just going to eat healthy and take care of myself and prevent disease - very rapidly turned into something that nearly cost me my life,” explains Jason.


This is an edited version of a presentation Jason did for eating disorder carers as part of a webinar series run by Eating Disorders Families Australia. If you’d like to access more content like this then join EDFA, it costs as little as a cup of coffee a month.


Jason has also written a book called Starving for Survival.


If you have concerns and want more information about this or other early signs of disordered eating, then download the free Nourish Nurture Notice Masterclass.


#orthorexia

#obsessedwithhealthyeating

#edfa

#disorderedeating

#anorexia

#worriedabouthealthyeating

#bulima

#carersupportanorexia

#eatingtoohealthy

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]]> When you hear from your loved one the words “I want to be more healthy” – it’s not what think of as a potential red flag for disordered eating or even something to worry about.


But for Jason Wood this desire to improve his health started his obsession with only eating healthy food, choosing the healthiest options and exercising, which escalated into an eating disorder that nearly killed him.


What is an obsession with eating health called?


It’s known as Orthorexia and it is fixation with eating “clean” or only eating food the person considers healthy.


“What had started as an innocent thing - I thought I was just going to eat healthy and take care of myself and prevent disease - very rapidly turned into something that nearly cost me my life,” explains Jason.


This is an edited version of a presentation Jason did for eating disorder carers as part of a webinar series run by Eating Disorders Families Australia. If you’d like to access more content like this then join EDFA, it costs as little as a cup of coffee a month.


Jason has also written a book called Starving for Survival.


If you have concerns and want more information about this or other early signs of disordered eating, then download the free Nourish Nurture Notice Masterclass.


#orthorexia

#obsessedwithhealthyeating

#edfa

#disorderedeating

#anorexia

#worriedabouthealthyeating

#bulima

#carersupportanorexia

#eatingtoohealthy

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]]> <![CDATA[ARFID - Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Shannon and Jasper's story]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT 43:48 6866f7d5a5162e9423e58ae6 false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/arfid-avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder-carer-advice 6866f7d5a5162e9423e58ae6 64e2db40418931001119d961 arfid-avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder-carer-advice full 4 3 It’s been just over a decade since AFRID or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder was officially identified as an eating disorder.


ARFID is not about dieting or body image or weight loss, but the symptoms and signs of ARFID can often be mistaken for anorexia or bulimia

It is more than being a fussy eater or a picky eater. There can be a fear of food, anxiety around swallowing or chewing or eating in public, or an extreme sensitivity to taste, texture or smell. Sometimes it might be related to a trauma, such as a hospital stay or emotional event around food or to neurodivergence. Another sign of ARFID might be the reduction in the variety of foods someone might eat.


Shannon’s 5 year old son Jasper was diagnosed with ARFID after a series of unrelated events – a choking incident, a vomiting bug, tonsilitis, then the death of a loved one. It was a slow progressive issue with food and then he didn’t eat for weeks.


A reminder that this podcast is about one family’s experience with ARFID - it’s important you also seek your own professional help for your loved one as every individual case is different.


#arfid

#arfidsigns

#AvoidantRestrictiveFoodIntakeDisorder

#arfideatingdisorder

#eatingdisorders

#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#eatingdisordercarertips

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]]> It’s been just over a decade since AFRID or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder was officially identified as an eating disorder.


ARFID is not about dieting or body image or weight loss, but the symptoms and signs of ARFID can often be mistaken for anorexia or bulimia

It is more than being a fussy eater or a picky eater. There can be a fear of food, anxiety around swallowing or chewing or eating in public, or an extreme sensitivity to taste, texture or smell. Sometimes it might be related to a trauma, such as a hospital stay or emotional event around food or to neurodivergence. Another sign of ARFID might be the reduction in the variety of foods someone might eat.


Shannon’s 5 year old son Jasper was diagnosed with ARFID after a series of unrelated events – a choking incident, a vomiting bug, tonsilitis, then the death of a loved one. It was a slow progressive issue with food and then he didn’t eat for weeks.


A reminder that this podcast is about one family’s experience with ARFID - it’s important you also seek your own professional help for your loved one as every individual case is different.


#arfid

#arfidsigns

#AvoidantRestrictiveFoodIntakeDisorder

#arfideatingdisorder

#eatingdisorders

#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#eatingdisordercarertips

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]]> Warning signs of disordered eating that carers and parents most often miss Warning signs of disordered eating that carers and parents most often miss Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT 19:28 686377bb5670d865084a957a false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/warning-signs-of-an-eating-disorder-nourish-nurture-notice 686377bb5670d865084a957a 64e2db40418931001119d961 warning-signs-of-an-eating-disorder-nourish-nurture-notice The Nourish Nurture Notice masterclass that is free to access full 4 2 Disordered eating is on the rise in Australia and there are some common signs of eating disorders that parents and carers often miss. Disordered eating can range from the more well known restriction on the amount of food, to only eating one or two specific foods or being afraid to eat because you’re worried you might choke. Another potential sign of disordered eating can be an obsession with clean eating or a restrictive so called “healthy” diet!


If you have ever wondered about those tell-tale early indicators of an eating disorder then the Nourish Nurture Notice program’s Masterclass is something every carer needs to see.


This podcast episode is an edited version of that Masterclass video, which is part of Australia’s first ever online eating disorder prevention program for parents, that focuses on early identification and intervention in disordered eating in young people.


Nourish Nurture Notice, which also includes free drop-in sessions, was developed by Eating Disorders Families Australia along with the Embrace Collective and is supported by The Queensland Government.


In the full Masterclass video we speak to Paediatric Dietitian Dr Lyza Norton and Paediatrician Dr Penny Larcombe about their experience speaking to thousands of carers, what they hear the most about the early signs carers miss and what to do next.


As well as personal stories and advice from EDFA’s Executive Director Jane Rowan and Fill the Gap counsellor Rowena Brookes.


Nourish Nurture Notice is an Australian first and an important step in eating disorder prevention.


#edfa

#embracecollective

#eatingdisorders

#whatisdisorderedeating

#adviceforcarers

#edadvice

#eatingdisorder

#ARFID

#bulimia

#anorexia

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]]> Disordered eating is on the rise in Australia and there are some common signs of eating disorders that parents and carers often miss. Disordered eating can range from the more well known restriction on the amount of food, to only eating one or two specific foods or being afraid to eat because you’re worried you might choke. Another potential sign of disordered eating can be an obsession with clean eating or a restrictive so called “healthy” diet!


If you have ever wondered about those tell-tale early indicators of an eating disorder then the Nourish Nurture Notice program’s Masterclass is something every carer needs to see.


This podcast episode is an edited version of that Masterclass video, which is part of Australia’s first ever online eating disorder prevention program for parents, that focuses on early identification and intervention in disordered eating in young people.


Nourish Nurture Notice, which also includes free drop-in sessions, was developed by Eating Disorders Families Australia along with the Embrace Collective and is supported by The Queensland Government.


In the full Masterclass video we speak to Paediatric Dietitian Dr Lyza Norton and Paediatrician Dr Penny Larcombe about their experience speaking to thousands of carers, what they hear the most about the early signs carers miss and what to do next.


As well as personal stories and advice from EDFA’s Executive Director Jane Rowan and Fill the Gap counsellor Rowena Brookes.


Nourish Nurture Notice is an Australian first and an important step in eating disorder prevention.


#edfa

#embracecollective

#eatingdisorders

#whatisdisorderedeating

#adviceforcarers

#edadvice

#eatingdisorder

#ARFID

#bulimia

#anorexia

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]]> Tips to make refeeding easier after an eating disorder Tips to make refeeding easier after an eating disorder Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:58:11 GMT 33:30 6835710c2780b226c722e8ac false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/tips-to-make-refeeding-easier-after-an-eating-disorder 6835710c2780b226c722e8ac 64e2db40418931001119d961 tips-to-make-refeeding-easier-after-an-eating-disorder Your questions on reintroducing food with EDFA counsellor Rowena Brookes full 4 1 It is a complete understatement to say that refeeding after an eating disorder or reintroducing food after an eating disorder can be challenging.


“What is refeeding?” is one of the most common questions Eating Disorders Families Australia receives from carers, who are grappling with the emotional highs and lows, confusion over what to prioritise in refeeding, and how to make things easier or better, for themselves, for their families and their loved ones.


In this podcast, EDFA’s Fill the Gap counsellor Rowena Brookes shares insights drawn from both her personal lived experience as a carer and her professional experience as a counsellor.


“It's ok to feel lost. It’s ok to feel overwhelmed, scared, frustrated. You are starting a process that really doesn’t get spoken about a lot in society and there is not a lot of research on it, so it feels very unknown,” says Rowena.


We understand that every recovery journey is unique, and different approaches work for different individuals and families. The content is intended to offer support and general information, but it is not a substitute for professional advice. We encourage you to seek personalised guidance from a qualified healthcare professional who understands your and your loved one's specific needs.


Don’t forget you can access EDFA’s FREE Fill the Gap one-on-one counselling support any time you need it along the way.

  

Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Contact: 1300 195 626 


Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than $5 a month.


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#refeedingafteranorexia

#refeedingaftereatingdisorder

#counsellingsupporteatingdisorder

#refeedingtips

#refeedingadvice

 

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]]> It is a complete understatement to say that refeeding after an eating disorder or reintroducing food after an eating disorder can be challenging.


“What is refeeding?” is one of the most common questions Eating Disorders Families Australia receives from carers, who are grappling with the emotional highs and lows, confusion over what to prioritise in refeeding, and how to make things easier or better, for themselves, for their families and their loved ones.


In this podcast, EDFA’s Fill the Gap counsellor Rowena Brookes shares insights drawn from both her personal lived experience as a carer and her professional experience as a counsellor.


“It's ok to feel lost. It’s ok to feel overwhelmed, scared, frustrated. You are starting a process that really doesn’t get spoken about a lot in society and there is not a lot of research on it, so it feels very unknown,” says Rowena.


We understand that every recovery journey is unique, and different approaches work for different individuals and families. The content is intended to offer support and general information, but it is not a substitute for professional advice. We encourage you to seek personalised guidance from a qualified healthcare professional who understands your and your loved one's specific needs.


Don’t forget you can access EDFA’s FREE Fill the Gap one-on-one counselling support any time you need it along the way.

  

Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Contact: 1300 195 626 


Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than $5 a month.


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#refeedingafteranorexia

#refeedingaftereatingdisorder

#counsellingsupporteatingdisorder

#refeedingtips

#refeedingadvice

 

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]]> <![CDATA[Zoe's Story: inside the mind of someone with an eating disorder]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 04:11:59 GMT 55:53 68244b5214bdee6141afee8e false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/zoe-sheehan-inside-the-mind-of-someone-with-eating-disorder 68244b5214bdee6141afee8e 64e2db40418931001119d961 zoe-sheehan-inside-the-mind-of-someone-with-eating-disorder How an eating disorder effects the way someone thinks full 3 5 As you care for your loved one with an eating disorder, have you ever thought ‘if only I could see inside their head and find out what’s going on!’


In this episode of the Strong Enough podcast Zoe Sheehan gives you a chance to do just that as she describes her experience of healing from Anorexia, Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia and Body Dysmorphia over more than a decade.


Zoe talks about the treatments that worked, the mental health pressures - especially as a neurodivergent and queer person - the importance of family in recovery and the moment the penny dropped that this was a life or death situation.


If you have wondered “how does a person with an eating disorder think?” Zoe has lots of insights on what it is like living with an eating disorder PLUS advice for carers looking after loved ones.


“It is not who you are looking after, it really does take over your brain and your daughter or your son or whoever is going through it is in there somewhere. It just takes a lot to get them back out of it,” says Zoe.


If you become an EDFA member, you can hear hundreds of hours of content like Zoe’s story PLUS regular webinars with industry experts, researchers and lived experience carers. If you want more from Zoe she’s published a book called Neuro the Cookie.


Follow this link to become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/


Neuro the Cookie book link: https://zoesheehan.com.au/products/neuro-the-cookie-book


This series has been made possible by an impact grant from the Liptember Foundation which raises and invests funds to support women's mental health. Visit www.liptember.com.au for more information around the Foundation’s impact and how you can get involved throughout the year. 


Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#zoesheehan

#neurothecookie

#eatingdisorders

#eatingdisorderrecovery

#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#anorexia

#bulimia

#bingeeatingdisorder

#bodydysmorphiahelp

#personaleatingdisorderstory

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]]> As you care for your loved one with an eating disorder, have you ever thought ‘if only I could see inside their head and find out what’s going on!’


In this episode of the Strong Enough podcast Zoe Sheehan gives you a chance to do just that as she describes her experience of healing from Anorexia, Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia and Body Dysmorphia over more than a decade.


Zoe talks about the treatments that worked, the mental health pressures - especially as a neurodivergent and queer person - the importance of family in recovery and the moment the penny dropped that this was a life or death situation.


If you have wondered “how does a person with an eating disorder think?” Zoe has lots of insights on what it is like living with an eating disorder PLUS advice for carers looking after loved ones.


“It is not who you are looking after, it really does take over your brain and your daughter or your son or whoever is going through it is in there somewhere. It just takes a lot to get them back out of it,” says Zoe.


If you become an EDFA member, you can hear hundreds of hours of content like Zoe’s story PLUS regular webinars with industry experts, researchers and lived experience carers. If you want more from Zoe she’s published a book called Neuro the Cookie.


Follow this link to become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/


Neuro the Cookie book link: https://zoesheehan.com.au/products/neuro-the-cookie-book


This series has been made possible by an impact grant from the Liptember Foundation which raises and invests funds to support women's mental health. Visit www.liptember.com.au for more information around the Foundation’s impact and how you can get involved throughout the year. 


Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#zoesheehan

#neurothecookie

#eatingdisorders

#eatingdisorderrecovery

#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#anorexia

#bulimia

#bingeeatingdisorder

#bodydysmorphiahelp

#personaleatingdisorderstory

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]]> Medications for eating disorders with Associate Professor Warren Ward Medications for eating disorders with Associate Professor Warren Ward Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT 35:22 67e2225a32296ab3b85c0435 false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/medications-for-eating-disorder-treatments 67e2225a32296ab3b85c0435 64e2db40418931001119d961 medications-for-eating-disorder-treatments The common medications that can help treat eating disorders full 3 5 Wondering what medications might help with eating disorders? We know there is no silver bullet pill or tablet that will “fix” or “cure” an eating disorder but there are a range of medications that can be used in conjunction with traditional treatment options and it may be that a simple change in dose will make the world of difference.


This podcast is an edited version of an EDFA webinar on Eating Disorders and medications with Associate Professor Warren Ward. He’s a psychiatrist, the Director of the Eating Disorder program at Ramsey Clinic New Farm, an author and researcher.


He answers questions like: do anti depression drugs help eating disorders? What is the first line of treatment for eating disorders? What is the best medication for binge eating? Dr Ward also discusses the types of medications available in eating disorder treatment, including common drugs for anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder that have shown promising results at different dosages.


Live webinars are a regular part of EDFA’s membership program. For the cost of a cup of coffee a month you can access regular sessions with experts discussing the latest research, treatments and professional advice. Members can also access more than 160 hours of video content and other resources designed specifically for those caring for a loved one with an eating disorder.


Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ 


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program here: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


EDFA runs multiple online eating disorder support groups to support the carers and siblings of people diagnosed with eating disorders ranging from anorexia and bulimia to food avoidance disorder and avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, also known as ARFID.

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#eatingdisorders

#eatingdisordermedication

#anorexiamedication

#bingeeatingmedication

#treatmentsforeatingdisorders

#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#eatingdisordercarer

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]]> Wondering what medications might help with eating disorders? We know there is no silver bullet pill or tablet that will “fix” or “cure” an eating disorder but there are a range of medications that can be used in conjunction with traditional treatment options and it may be that a simple change in dose will make the world of difference.


This podcast is an edited version of an EDFA webinar on Eating Disorders and medications with Associate Professor Warren Ward. He’s a psychiatrist, the Director of the Eating Disorder program at Ramsey Clinic New Farm, an author and researcher.


He answers questions like: do anti depression drugs help eating disorders? What is the first line of treatment for eating disorders? What is the best medication for binge eating? Dr Ward also discusses the types of medications available in eating disorder treatment, including common drugs for anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder that have shown promising results at different dosages.


Live webinars are a regular part of EDFA’s membership program. For the cost of a cup of coffee a month you can access regular sessions with experts discussing the latest research, treatments and professional advice. Members can also access more than 160 hours of video content and other resources designed specifically for those caring for a loved one with an eating disorder.


Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ 


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program here: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


EDFA runs multiple online eating disorder support groups to support the carers and siblings of people diagnosed with eating disorders ranging from anorexia and bulimia to food avoidance disorder and avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, also known as ARFID.

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#eatingdisorders

#eatingdisordermedication

#anorexiamedication

#bingeeatingmedication

#treatmentsforeatingdisorders

#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#eatingdisordercarer

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]]> Early signs of an eating disorder with Paediatric Dietitian Lyza Norton Early signs of an eating disorder with Paediatric Dietitian Lyza Norton Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT 40:58 67e21cdd62322291cdee96b1 false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/early-signs-of-an-eating-disorder-lyza-norton 67e21cdd62322291cdee96b1 64e2db40418931001119d961 early-signs-of-an-eating-disorder-lyza-norton The red flags for disordered eating all carers and parents should know full 3 3 When the subtle signs of disordered eating sneak into a home parents and carers often wonder: when should I worry? When is disordered eating serious? What should I do first if I suspect an eating disorder?


Paediatric Dietitian Lyza Norton shares her years of experience with thousands of families navigating disordered eating. She gives us some insights into the different kinds of disordered diets, even “clean eating” or only eating healthy food can become an issue. She also lists some of the most common early signs and symptoms to watch out for and it may not be what you expect.


Dr Norton is also involved in the Nourish Nurture Notice program, Australia’s first ever online eating disorder prevention program for parents focused on early identification and intervention in disordered eating in young people.


The Nourish Nurture Notice program, which includes drop-in sessions and a special Masterclass, was developed by Eating Disorders Families Australia along with The Embrace Collective and is supported by the Queensland Government. It is specifically designed for parents and carers of school-aged children and adolescents.

 

Nourish Nurture Notice Masterclass link: https://edfa.org.au/nourish-nurture-notice/masterclass/

The Embrace Hub link: https://theembracehub.com/

Need more help? Join EDFA's Carer Support groups or contact EDFA's Fill the Gap counselling service - it's FREE!


#arfid

#signsofeatingdisorders

#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#anorexia

#helpforeatingdisorder

#embracekids

#lyzanorton

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]]> When the subtle signs of disordered eating sneak into a home parents and carers often wonder: when should I worry? When is disordered eating serious? What should I do first if I suspect an eating disorder?


Paediatric Dietitian Lyza Norton shares her years of experience with thousands of families navigating disordered eating. She gives us some insights into the different kinds of disordered diets, even “clean eating” or only eating healthy food can become an issue. She also lists some of the most common early signs and symptoms to watch out for and it may not be what you expect.


Dr Norton is also involved in the Nourish Nurture Notice program, Australia’s first ever online eating disorder prevention program for parents focused on early identification and intervention in disordered eating in young people.


The Nourish Nurture Notice program, which includes drop-in sessions and a special Masterclass, was developed by Eating Disorders Families Australia along with The Embrace Collective and is supported by the Queensland Government. It is specifically designed for parents and carers of school-aged children and adolescents.

 

Nourish Nurture Notice Masterclass link: https://edfa.org.au/nourish-nurture-notice/masterclass/

The Embrace Hub link: https://theembracehub.com/

Need more help? Join EDFA's Carer Support groups or contact EDFA's Fill the Gap counselling service - it's FREE!


#arfid

#signsofeatingdisorders

#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#anorexia

#helpforeatingdisorder

#embracekids

#lyzanorton

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]]> Somatic Mindfulness for eating disorders: tips to help carers calm, cope and heal Somatic Mindfulness for eating disorders: tips to help carers calm, cope and heal Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT 48:29 67bd21a686a56284d05d4e41 false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/somatic-mindfulness-for-eating-disorders-tips-to-help-carers 67bd21a686a56284d05d4e41 64e2db40418931001119d961 somatic-mindfulness-for-eating-disorders-tips-to-help-carers EDFA Mindfulness Coach Amanda Goodfellow shares her advice and personal ED story full 3 2 What if there was something you could do as a carer for a loved one with an eating disorder that could have a huge impact on how well you cope? Something that would boost your resilience and your ability to stay the distance in this challenging role?

 

What if it could be as simple as paying attention? Would you try it?

 

Mindfulness is often dismissed as something that you might be no good at or something you don’t have time for but in this episode of EDFA’s Strong Enough podcast mindfulness coach Amanda Goodfellow shows us simple ways we can use somatic skills daily to calm and heal.

 

Amanda is also a TedX speaker as well as a mental health advocate and she knows Somatic mindfulness and somatic therapy practise works because she has used it herself after a battle with her own eating disorder.

 

She says with somatic mindfulness you can train yourself to be calm, learn how to calm yourself down and, in turn, help someone with an eating disorder to do the same.

 

 

Watch Amanda’s Somatic Mindfulness TedX Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSelwWUIn_Q

 

Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/

 

Website: https://edfa.org.au/

 

Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ for less than $5 a month.

 

Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 

 

For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders

 

 

#somaticmindfulness

#eatingdisordermindfulness

#eatingdisorderhealing

#calmdown

#amandagoodfellow

#somaticcalm

#eatingdisordercarer

#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia




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]]> What if there was something you could do as a carer for a loved one with an eating disorder that could have a huge impact on how well you cope? Something that would boost your resilience and your ability to stay the distance in this challenging role?

 

What if it could be as simple as paying attention? Would you try it?

 

Mindfulness is often dismissed as something that you might be no good at or something you don’t have time for but in this episode of EDFA’s Strong Enough podcast mindfulness coach Amanda Goodfellow shows us simple ways we can use somatic skills daily to calm and heal.

 

Amanda is also a TedX speaker as well as a mental health advocate and she knows Somatic mindfulness and somatic therapy practise works because she has used it herself after a battle with her own eating disorder.

 

She says with somatic mindfulness you can train yourself to be calm, learn how to calm yourself down and, in turn, help someone with an eating disorder to do the same.

 

 

Watch Amanda’s Somatic Mindfulness TedX Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSelwWUIn_Q

 

Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/

 

Website: https://edfa.org.au/

 

Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ for less than $5 a month.

 

Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 

 

For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders

 

 

#somaticmindfulness

#eatingdisordermindfulness

#eatingdisorderhealing

#calmdown

#amandagoodfellow

#somaticcalm

#eatingdisordercarer

#edfa

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia




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]]> Age limits on social media and the impact on eating disorders Age limits on social media and the impact on eating disorders Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT 44:25 67bd1ee8b628e470d32a6637 false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/age-limits-on-social-media-and-impact-on-eating-disorder 67bd1ee8b628e470d32a6637 64e2db40418931001119d961 age-limits-on-social-media-and-impact-on-eating-disorder The story behind the new government legislation to keep children off social platforms until 16 year old full 3 1 Wondering what are the age limits for social media like Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok? Find out the story behind the world first decision to increase age limits on social platforms from the advocates and academics involved in the process


EDFA Executive Director Jane Rowan and Dr Simon Wilksch, Clinic Director at Advanced Psychology Services and a Senior Research Fellow at Flinders University speak to Strong Enough about the research and insights behind the historic decision and the impact it will have on those caring for loved ones with eating disorders.


Not sure how to keep your kids safe online before the legislation changes? The pair also share their best tips on surviving the “online tsunami”.


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Contact: 1300 195 626 


This series has been made possible by an impact grant from the Liptember Foundation which raises and invests funds to support women's mental health. Visit www.liptember.com.au for more information around the Foundation’s impact and how you can get involved throughout the year. 


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 

 

Want a free counselling session? Check out EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/

 

For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder


#socialmediaagelimits

#parentsandsocialmedia

#socialmediachanges

#anorexia

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#edfa

#eatingdisorders

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]]> Wondering what are the age limits for social media like Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok? Find out the story behind the world first decision to increase age limits on social platforms from the advocates and academics involved in the process


EDFA Executive Director Jane Rowan and Dr Simon Wilksch, Clinic Director at Advanced Psychology Services and a Senior Research Fellow at Flinders University speak to Strong Enough about the research and insights behind the historic decision and the impact it will have on those caring for loved ones with eating disorders.


Not sure how to keep your kids safe online before the legislation changes? The pair also share their best tips on surviving the “online tsunami”.


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Contact: 1300 195 626 


This series has been made possible by an impact grant from the Liptember Foundation which raises and invests funds to support women's mental health. Visit www.liptember.com.au for more information around the Foundation’s impact and how you can get involved throughout the year. 


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 

 

Want a free counselling session? Check out EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/

 

For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder


#socialmediaagelimits

#parentsandsocialmedia

#socialmediachanges

#anorexia

#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#edfa

#eatingdisorders

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]]> A dad’s story: advice and tips for men caring for a loved one with an eating disorder A dad’s story: advice and tips for men caring for a loved one with an eating disorder Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:07 GMT 41:34 6704783da77002bfdd0cd8a5 false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/advice-tips-for-men-caring-for-someone-with-eating-disorder 6704783da77002bfdd0cd8a5 64e2db40418931001119d961 advice-tips-for-men-caring-for-someone-with-eating-disorder Shedding light on the different challenges male carers face. full 2 5 You might think this podcast episode is one just for the men in the lives of loved ones with eating disorders, but it is much more than that. It is a real insight into the roles men play when mental health issues, illness and eating disorders darken a doorway. It will help everyone in a family or partnership or caring role understand the challenges of caring that hit different for men.


It was so hard to get my head around what was going on, what my role would be, how to understand this, how we could support. I suppose one of the things that men do is to try to find an answer or a cure or a solution to the problem, where there is no clear solution to the problem of mental health and sometimes they go on for a short time sometimes they go on for years. Carer, Rohan Wastell.


We’re going to shed light onto some of the tough "out of control" feelings and the struggle for some men to “lean in” to the caring role when they have never known how.


Our guest will be a familiar voice for some if you are in the EDFA support groups – in particular the Male Carers support.


Rohan Wastell spent decades behind the camera filming some of the biggest media events in Australia. He has been on the front line, witnessing and recording human emotion and suffering sometimes on a daily basis but he says nothing prepared him for the diagnosis of his daughter with an eating disorder.


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Contact: 1300 195 626 


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia’s Male Carer support group or other groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/


Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/


Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here: https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#eatingdisorderdiagnosis

#eatingdisorder

#anorexia

#arfid

#bulimia

#edcarerstory

#carerstoryeatingdisorder


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]]> You might think this podcast episode is one just for the men in the lives of loved ones with eating disorders, but it is much more than that. It is a real insight into the roles men play when mental health issues, illness and eating disorders darken a doorway. It will help everyone in a family or partnership or caring role understand the challenges of caring that hit different for men.


It was so hard to get my head around what was going on, what my role would be, how to understand this, how we could support. I suppose one of the things that men do is to try to find an answer or a cure or a solution to the problem, where there is no clear solution to the problem of mental health and sometimes they go on for a short time sometimes they go on for years. Carer, Rohan Wastell.


We’re going to shed light onto some of the tough "out of control" feelings and the struggle for some men to “lean in” to the caring role when they have never known how.


Our guest will be a familiar voice for some if you are in the EDFA support groups – in particular the Male Carers support.


Rohan Wastell spent decades behind the camera filming some of the biggest media events in Australia. He has been on the front line, witnessing and recording human emotion and suffering sometimes on a daily basis but he says nothing prepared him for the diagnosis of his daughter with an eating disorder.


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Contact: 1300 195 626 


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia’s Male Carer support group or other groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/


Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/


Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here: https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#eatingdisorderdiagnosis

#eatingdisorder

#anorexia

#arfid

#bulimia

#edcarerstory

#carerstoryeatingdisorder


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]]> Back to basics with food after an eating disorder with Dietitian Shane Jeffery Back to basics with food after an eating disorder with Dietitian Shane Jeffery Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:30:46 GMT 56:29 66f9ed7874c2ee6ff7dd88d7 false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/how-to-start-eating-again-after-eating-disorder-edfa 66f9ed7874c2ee6ff7dd88d7 64e2db40418931001119d961 how-to-start-eating-again-after-eating-disorder-edfa How to use the five step RAVES model for a positive food relationship full 2 4 Back to basics with food after an eating disorder with Dietitian Shane Jeffery, using the five step RAVES model for a positive food relationship


Have you ever thought how complicated eating is these days? We live in a world where we’re bombarded with diet culture content and body image ideals – where food is staged with lights and filters and thousands of pretty, perfect plates are just a phone swipe away.


In this episode our guest, Accredited Practicing Dietitian Shane Jeffrey from River Oak Health, wants us to pare it all back saying a positive, intuitive relationship with food is within reach for us all, particularly those with eating disorders. Shane's tips on how to start eating again after an eating disorder come down to an easy five step acronym: RAVES.


He’s spent the last few decades developing the internationally acclaimed RAVES model, which combines science with personal values to reset relationships with food.


RAVES stands for Regularity, Adequacy, Variety, Eating Socially and Spontaneity 


If you are wondering about how to encourage eating again after a loved one has been diagnosed with an eating disorder or improving their relationship with food then listen to this episode!


 Some of Shane’s RAVES tips include:

·     eating like a 2 year old by bringing back intuitive eating

·     stoking the energy campfire with regular meals by time not just appetite

·     and agreeing there should be no good or bad or healthy or unhealthy food – there’s just food.


If you want to hear more conversations like this one – become an EDFA member so you can access other exclusive content - and follow the Strong Enough podcast so you won’t miss an episode.


You can find a download of the RAVES model cheat sheet here on the Eating Disorders Families Australia website.


If you’d like more information from Shane on RAVES read his blog HERE.


#positiverelationshipwithfood

#edfa #eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#carersupportforeatingdisorders

#edfawebinars

#RAVES

#eatingdisorders

#eatingdisorderrecovery

#edhelp

#eatingdisorderhelp

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]]> Back to basics with food after an eating disorder with Dietitian Shane Jeffery, using the five step RAVES model for a positive food relationship


Have you ever thought how complicated eating is these days? We live in a world where we’re bombarded with diet culture content and body image ideals – where food is staged with lights and filters and thousands of pretty, perfect plates are just a phone swipe away.


In this episode our guest, Accredited Practicing Dietitian Shane Jeffrey from River Oak Health, wants us to pare it all back saying a positive, intuitive relationship with food is within reach for us all, particularly those with eating disorders. Shane's tips on how to start eating again after an eating disorder come down to an easy five step acronym: RAVES.


He’s spent the last few decades developing the internationally acclaimed RAVES model, which combines science with personal values to reset relationships with food.


RAVES stands for Regularity, Adequacy, Variety, Eating Socially and Spontaneity 


If you are wondering about how to encourage eating again after a loved one has been diagnosed with an eating disorder or improving their relationship with food then listen to this episode!


 Some of Shane’s RAVES tips include:

·     eating like a 2 year old by bringing back intuitive eating

·     stoking the energy campfire with regular meals by time not just appetite

·     and agreeing there should be no good or bad or healthy or unhealthy food – there’s just food.


If you want to hear more conversations like this one – become an EDFA member so you can access other exclusive content - and follow the Strong Enough podcast so you won’t miss an episode.


You can find a download of the RAVES model cheat sheet here on the Eating Disorders Families Australia website.


If you’d like more information from Shane on RAVES read his blog HERE.


#positiverelationshipwithfood

#edfa #eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia

#carersupportforeatingdisorders

#edfawebinars

#RAVES

#eatingdisorders

#eatingdisorderrecovery

#edhelp

#eatingdisorderhelp

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]]> Sibling support and family connections with EDFA Counsellor Alisha Mah Sibling support and family connections with EDFA Counsellor Alisha Mah Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:30:49 GMT 34:30 66da538d0ef29103a1b0e426 false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/sibling-support-family-connections-edfa-counsellor 66da538d0ef29103a1b0e426 64e2db40418931001119d961 sibling-support-family-connections-edfa-counsellor How to help siblings and families after an eating disorder diagnosis full 2 3 When there’s a diagnosis of an eating disorder in a family it often impacts more than just one person and the rest of the family, particularly siblings, can feel the wide reaching ripples of change, of worry and concern, of isolation and even anger.

 

It’s a whole other layer of suffering that comes with unique challenges, which is why Eating Disorders Families Australia runs separate support groups for siblings, allowing them to ask questions in a safe space with moderators who have lived experience.

 

But what can you do as a carer to support your other children or family members when a loved one is diagnosed? How can a sibling support a sister or brother diagnosed with an eating disorder?

 

Alisha Mah is one of EDFA’s counsellors, working in the Fill The Gap program that offers free online sessions for carers. She also has lived experience as both a sibling and a carer for a loved one with an eating disorder.

 

In this episode Alisha shares many helpful insights into the sibling challenges, about family routines and traditions, about birthdays and events, as well ways to speak to the family members who don’t understand.


If you would like to speak to Alisha or any of EDFA’s counsellors then head to EDFA's Fill The Gap counselling service - a one-on-one free online counselling service.


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program here: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


EDFA runs multiple online eating disorder support groups to support the carers and siblings of people diagnosed with eating disorders ranging from anorexia and bulimia to food avoidance disorder and avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, also known as ARFID.


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia Sibling Support group: https://edfa.org.au/siblings-support/


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ for less than the cost of a cup of coffee a month.

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#eatingdisordersiblings

#siblingsupportanorexia

#eatingdisordersupportsiblings

#restrictiveeatingdisorder

#eatingdisordercounselling

#familysupporteatingdisorders


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]]> When there’s a diagnosis of an eating disorder in a family it often impacts more than just one person and the rest of the family, particularly siblings, can feel the wide reaching ripples of change, of worry and concern, of isolation and even anger.

 

It’s a whole other layer of suffering that comes with unique challenges, which is why Eating Disorders Families Australia runs separate support groups for siblings, allowing them to ask questions in a safe space with moderators who have lived experience.

 

But what can you do as a carer to support your other children or family members when a loved one is diagnosed? How can a sibling support a sister or brother diagnosed with an eating disorder?

 

Alisha Mah is one of EDFA’s counsellors, working in the Fill The Gap program that offers free online sessions for carers. She also has lived experience as both a sibling and a carer for a loved one with an eating disorder.

 

In this episode Alisha shares many helpful insights into the sibling challenges, about family routines and traditions, about birthdays and events, as well ways to speak to the family members who don’t understand.


If you would like to speak to Alisha or any of EDFA’s counsellors then head to EDFA's Fill The Gap counselling service - a one-on-one free online counselling service.


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program here: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


EDFA runs multiple online eating disorder support groups to support the carers and siblings of people diagnosed with eating disorders ranging from anorexia and bulimia to food avoidance disorder and avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, also known as ARFID.


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia Sibling Support group: https://edfa.org.au/siblings-support/


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ for less than the cost of a cup of coffee a month.

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#eatingdisordersiblings

#siblingsupportanorexia

#eatingdisordersupportsiblings

#restrictiveeatingdisorder

#eatingdisordercounselling

#familysupporteatingdisorders


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]]> Eating Disorders and Autism with Carer Coach Jenny Langley Eating Disorders and Autism with Carer Coach Jenny Langley Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:59:07 GMT 44:46 6667e15f2b1d7200124c7abc false https://shows.acast.com/strong-enough-by-eating-disorders-families-australia/episodes/eating-disorders-and-autism-new-maudsley-model 6667e15f2b1d7200124c7abc 64e2db40418931001119d961 eating-disorders-and-autism-new-maudsley-model Better communication tips using the New Maudsley Model for eating disorders full 2 2  

Meet Jenny Langley, an international Carer Coach and Trainer, helping families communicate better when a loved one is diagnosed with an eating disorder.


Jenny runs skills based training workshops in the New Maudsley Model, which was developed at London’s Maudsley Hospital by world leading clinical and academic psychiatrist in eating disorders, Professor Janet Treasure. The program teaches carers communications tools and techniques to engage with loved ones in ways that lower stress and anxiety for everyone in the family.


Jenny took part in the Maudsley Hospital’s initial pilot program after living through her own caring challenges with her son who ‘crashed into anorexia’ as a 12 year old.


The mother of 6 is now a trainer, workshop facilitator, experienced carer coach and author of the book Boys Get Anorexia Too. And you’ll be happy to know her son has also made a good recovery.


This podcast is an edited version of a webinar presented to EDFA members and includes a focus on Maudsley approach techniques when a loved one also has an autism diagnosis.


There’s something for everyone in this episode including communication tips, validation and soothing skills, the role of positive affirmations and the power of the pause.


Want to listen to more webinars? Head to the education centre: https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/events/education-and-information-webinars/


Want to know more about #EDFA ? Website: https://edfa.org.au/


Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ for less than $5 a month.


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/


Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here: https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 



Other resources:

 

Link to Jenny Langley’s website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/


Peace pathway: https://www.peacepathway.org/

 

ARFID Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: A Guide for Parents and Carers by Rachel Bryant-Waugh

 

The five things you need to know about the interplay between ARFID and Autism - Pooky Knightsmith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsp3b8GObFs

 

 

#ARFID

#AUTISMANDEATINGDISORDERS

#AUTISM

#EDFA

#EATINGDISORDERSFAMILIESAUSTRALIA

#ANOREXIA

#BULIMIA

#FOODAVOIDANCE

#NEWMAUDSLEYMODEL

#NEWMAUDSLEYAPPROACH

#AUTISMCOMMUNICATIONTIPS

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]]>  

Meet Jenny Langley, an international Carer Coach and Trainer, helping families communicate better when a loved one is diagnosed with an eating disorder.


Jenny runs skills based training workshops in the New Maudsley Model, which was developed at London’s Maudsley Hospital by world leading clinical and academic psychiatrist in eating disorders, Professor Janet Treasure. The program teaches carers communications tools and techniques to engage with loved ones in ways that lower stress and anxiety for everyone in the family.


Jenny took part in the Maudsley Hospital’s initial pilot program after living through her own caring challenges with her son who ‘crashed into anorexia’ as a 12 year old.


The mother of 6 is now a trainer, workshop facilitator, experienced carer coach and author of the book Boys Get Anorexia Too. And you’ll be happy to know her son has also made a good recovery.


This podcast is an edited version of a webinar presented to EDFA members and includes a focus on Maudsley approach techniques when a loved one also has an autism diagnosis.


There’s something for everyone in this episode including communication tips, validation and soothing skills, the role of positive affirmations and the power of the pause.


Want to listen to more webinars? Head to the education centre: https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/events/education-and-information-webinars/


Want to know more about #EDFA ? Website: https://edfa.org.au/


Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ for less than $5 a month.


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/


Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here: https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 



Other resources:

 

Link to Jenny Langley’s website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/


Peace pathway: https://www.peacepathway.org/

 

ARFID Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: A Guide for Parents and Carers by Rachel Bryant-Waugh

 

The five things you need to know about the interplay between ARFID and Autism - Pooky Knightsmith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsp3b8GObFs

 

 

#ARFID

#AUTISMANDEATINGDISORDERS

#AUTISM

#EDFA

#EATINGDISORDERSFAMILIESAUSTRALIA

#ANOREXIA

#BULIMIA

#FOODAVOIDANCE

#NEWMAUDSLEYMODEL

#NEWMAUDSLEYAPPROACH

#AUTISMCOMMUNICATIONTIPS

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]]> Resilience tips for carers with EDFA Ambassador Hugh van Cuylenburg Resilience tips for carers with EDFA Ambassador Hugh van Cuylenburg Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:00:44 GMT 44:05 66440e2f12f0940012880439 false https://edfa.org.au/news/strong-enough-podcast/ 66440e2f12f0940012880439 64e2db40418931001119d961 edfa-resilience-tips-for-carers-hugh-van-cuylenburg How to build your resilience when caring for a loved one with an eating disorder. full 2 1

If you want to know how to build your resilience when caring for a loved one with an eating disorder then this is the Strong Enough podcast episode for you.


Our guest Hugh van Cuylenburg is one of the hosts of Australia’s most beloved podcasts “The Imperfects” and he runs The Resilience Project a national program teaching practical wellbeing strategies to build mental health resilience in the community.


But Hugh has also walked in your shoes and has seen the challenges firsthand of caring for someone with an eating disorder, after his sister was diagnosed with anorexia as a teenager.


Hugh talks about resilience, empathy, mindfulness and … yes … even the importance of gratitude when you are a carer. He has plenty of tips and ideas to help people cope as a caregiver or in a caring role.


He is also encouraging families to join EDFA’s Sibling Support group. "It would’ve been incredible to have a group where I could talk to other siblings going through the same stuff, with the guidance of an expert. It would’ve been completely life changing," says Hugh.

 

Want more ways to improve resilience? Check out The Resilience Project’s Wellbeing Hub for more practical tips to boost resilience as a carer.

 

For more information about eating disorders including avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating, bulimia and anorexia visit our website Eating Disorders Families Australia. or contact EDFA on 1300 195 626 

 

Want access to more helpful content? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than a cup of coffee a month.

 

Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/

 

Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here: https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 

 

For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders

 

#EDFA

#buildingresilience

#mentalresilience

#eatingdisordercarersupport

#eatingdisordercarers

 

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]]>

If you want to know how to build your resilience when caring for a loved one with an eating disorder then this is the Strong Enough podcast episode for you.


Our guest Hugh van Cuylenburg is one of the hosts of Australia’s most beloved podcasts “The Imperfects” and he runs The Resilience Project a national program teaching practical wellbeing strategies to build mental health resilience in the community.


But Hugh has also walked in your shoes and has seen the challenges firsthand of caring for someone with an eating disorder, after his sister was diagnosed with anorexia as a teenager.


Hugh talks about resilience, empathy, mindfulness and … yes … even the importance of gratitude when you are a carer. He has plenty of tips and ideas to help people cope as a caregiver or in a caring role.


He is also encouraging families to join EDFA’s Sibling Support group. "It would’ve been incredible to have a group where I could talk to other siblings going through the same stuff, with the guidance of an expert. It would’ve been completely life changing," says Hugh.

 

Want more ways to improve resilience? Check out The Resilience Project’s Wellbeing Hub for more practical tips to boost resilience as a carer.

 

For more information about eating disorders including avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating, bulimia and anorexia visit our website Eating Disorders Families Australia. or contact EDFA on 1300 195 626 

 

Want access to more helpful content? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than a cup of coffee a month.

 

Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/

 

Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here: https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 

 

For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders

 

#EDFA

#buildingresilience

#mentalresilience

#eatingdisordercarersupport

#eatingdisordercarers

 

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]]> EDFA psychologist Chris Fowler answers your questions about eating disorders EDFA psychologist Chris Fowler answers your questions about eating disorders Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:30:06 GMT 29:18 655449c31a2b930012a34faf false https://edfa.org.au/news/strong-enough-podcast/ 655449c31a2b930012a34faf 64e2db40418931001119d961 edfa-psychologist-chris-fowler-eating-disorder-questions full 1 5 Your questions about eating disorders ANSWERED!


Eating Disorders Families Australia runs multiple online eating disorder support groups to support the carers of people diagnosed with eating disorders ranging from anorexia and bulimia to food avoidance disorder and avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, also known as ARFID.


EDFA's lived experience forum moderators asked support group members for their top questions and concerns and we have invited EDFA Psychologist Chris Fowler onto the Strong Enough podcast to answer those questions.


Chris is the Program Director at EDFA's Fill The Gap counselling service - a one-on-one free online counselling service for carers to seek support with a simple phone call - and he has more than a decade of experience to draw on in hospital and helpline settings.


In this episode Chris discusses member concerns around "saying the wrong thing", he offers his best advice on how to support people with eating disorders and explains why relapses shouldn't be seen as failures. He answers questions about self care, about the eating disorder recovery process and why support groups can be helpful for everyone in the family.


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ for less than $5 a month.


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here:  https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#eatingdisorderadvice

#eatingdisordersupportforum

#restrictiveeatingdisorder

#eatingdisordercounselling


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]]> Your questions about eating disorders ANSWERED!


Eating Disorders Families Australia runs multiple online eating disorder support groups to support the carers of people diagnosed with eating disorders ranging from anorexia and bulimia to food avoidance disorder and avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, also known as ARFID.


EDFA's lived experience forum moderators asked support group members for their top questions and concerns and we have invited EDFA Psychologist Chris Fowler onto the Strong Enough podcast to answer those questions.


Chris is the Program Director at EDFA's Fill The Gap counselling service - a one-on-one free online counselling service for carers to seek support with a simple phone call - and he has more than a decade of experience to draw on in hospital and helpline settings.


In this episode Chris discusses member concerns around "saying the wrong thing", he offers his best advice on how to support people with eating disorders and explains why relapses shouldn't be seen as failures. He answers questions about self care, about the eating disorder recovery process and why support groups can be helpful for everyone in the family.


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ for less than $5 a month.


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here:  https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#eatingdisorderadvice

#eatingdisordersupportforum

#restrictiveeatingdisorder

#eatingdisordercounselling


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]]> The latest eating disorder research on genetics, social media and perfectionism with Professor Tracey Wade The latest eating disorder research on genetics, social media and perfectionism with Professor Tracey Wade Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:30:45 GMT 37:47 65544fbb9fd62a0012c606b2 false https://edfa.org.au/news/strong-enough-podcast/ 65544fbb9fd62a0012c606b2 64e2db40418931001119d961 eating-disorder-research-genetics-social-media-perfectionism DNA versus environment in developing anorexia, bulimia or a restrictive eating disorder. full 1 4 For more than 30 years Professor Tracey Wade has been at the forefront of eating disorder research, clinical practice and public policy. Currently the Director of the Flinders Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing at Flinders University, Professor Wade has co-written three therapy books, published hundreds of papers and has just been awarded the 2023: Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy - Distinguished Career Award.


In this episode of Strong Enough - the podcast from Eating Disorders Families Australia - we focus on her work on the latest genetic links to eating disorders, delve into her research on the importance of media literacy as a way to combat the menace of social media and find out her insights into the perfectionism trait that can trigger disordered eating in many forms including bulimia, restrictive eating and anorexia nervosa.


If you would like more information about Professor Wade's work here is the link to her paper on the influence of social media on eating disorders and her paper on perfectionism interventions.


Professor Wade also quotes:

  • the Yerkes-Dodson Law of psychology
  • her colleague Professor Marika Tiggermann's work on eating disorders and body image
  • and Viktor E Frankl about finding the space between a stimulus and a response


Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than a cup of coffee a month.


Website: https://edfa.org.au/


Join EDFA's eating disorder support groups and eating disorder support forums: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


Find out more ways to help here: https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders



#eatingdisorderresearch

#perfectionism

#whatcauseseatingdisorders

#anorexia

#bulimia

#arfid

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]]> For more than 30 years Professor Tracey Wade has been at the forefront of eating disorder research, clinical practice and public policy. Currently the Director of the Flinders Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing at Flinders University, Professor Wade has co-written three therapy books, published hundreds of papers and has just been awarded the 2023: Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy - Distinguished Career Award.


In this episode of Strong Enough - the podcast from Eating Disorders Families Australia - we focus on her work on the latest genetic links to eating disorders, delve into her research on the importance of media literacy as a way to combat the menace of social media and find out her insights into the perfectionism trait that can trigger disordered eating in many forms including bulimia, restrictive eating and anorexia nervosa.


If you would like more information about Professor Wade's work here is the link to her paper on the influence of social media on eating disorders and her paper on perfectionism interventions.


Professor Wade also quotes:

  • the Yerkes-Dodson Law of psychology
  • her colleague Professor Marika Tiggermann's work on eating disorders and body image
  • and Viktor E Frankl about finding the space between a stimulus and a response


Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than a cup of coffee a month.


Website: https://edfa.org.au/


Join EDFA's eating disorder support groups and eating disorder support forums: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


Find out more ways to help here: https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders



#eatingdisorderresearch

#perfectionism

#whatcauseseatingdisorders

#anorexia

#bulimia

#arfid

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]]> Refeeding after an eating disorder diagnosis with Eva Musby Refeeding after an eating disorder diagnosis with Eva Musby Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:08:28 GMT 42:40 65545c939fd62a0012cab755 false https://edfa.org.au/news/strong-enough-podcast/ 65545c939fd62a0012cab755 64e2db40418931001119d961 refeeding-after-an-eating-disorder-diagnosis-with-eva-musby The family based approach, tips and ideas to help carers with refeeding full 1 3 What is refeeding? Should I put extra calories in meals? How do I stay calm at the dinner table? What is the magic plate theory?


Eva Musby, our guest on this episode of Strong Enough, tackles all these questions (and more) about the refeeding stage of eating disorder recovery. You might know Eva from her international best selling book or her popular workshops but Eva is actually not her real name! She uses a pseudonym so she can tell her story candidly, on the world stage, and share her daughter’s restrictive anorexia diagnosis.

 

In this episode of EDFA's podcast series we are particularly focussed on the topic of re-feeding (which Eva breaks down for us, if you’re new to the conversation.) She offers gentle and practical help as she talks us through her most successful tips and ideas about how to encourage and support your loved one using a family based approach.

 

It's important to note that this discussion is not a substitute for professional advice. Some tips might be relevant to your own situation and others might not. For more information about eating disorders including avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating, bulimia and anorexia PLUS Australian eating disorder support groups and resources for carers you can visit Eating Disorders Families Australia.


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Contact: 1300 195 626 


Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than $5 a month.


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here:  https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#ARFID

#UFED

#OFED

#refeedinganorexia

#refeedingeatingdisorder


 

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]]> What is refeeding? Should I put extra calories in meals? How do I stay calm at the dinner table? What is the magic plate theory?


Eva Musby, our guest on this episode of Strong Enough, tackles all these questions (and more) about the refeeding stage of eating disorder recovery. You might know Eva from her international best selling book or her popular workshops but Eva is actually not her real name! She uses a pseudonym so she can tell her story candidly, on the world stage, and share her daughter’s restrictive anorexia diagnosis.

 

In this episode of EDFA's podcast series we are particularly focussed on the topic of re-feeding (which Eva breaks down for us, if you’re new to the conversation.) She offers gentle and practical help as she talks us through her most successful tips and ideas about how to encourage and support your loved one using a family based approach.

 

It's important to note that this discussion is not a substitute for professional advice. Some tips might be relevant to your own situation and others might not. For more information about eating disorders including avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating, bulimia and anorexia PLUS Australian eating disorder support groups and resources for carers you can visit Eating Disorders Families Australia.


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Contact: 1300 195 626 


Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than $5 a month.


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here:  https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#ARFID

#UFED

#OFED

#refeedinganorexia

#refeedingeatingdisorder


 

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]]> <![CDATA[Eating disorder diagnosis - Leah's story ]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:35:57 GMT 31:53 6554442c78cd3a00124b1235 false https://edfa.org.au/news/strong-enough-podcast/ 6554442c78cd3a00124b1235 64e2db40418931001119d961 eating-disorder-diagnosis-anorexia-carers-story A caring journey and story of hope after an anorexia diagnosis. full 1 2 “You think how could we have that family love again? How can we ever have what we had before? But it’s there, it’s possible and it comes back.” Leah, Carer and Eating Disorders Families Australia supporter.


Leah's daughter had been struggling with mental health challenges when an eating disorder diagnosis rocked the family. In this heartfelt podcast - the second in EDFA's Strong Enough season - Leah talks us through those first days, the signs and signals she noticed, her experiences finding the health team her daughter needed and navigating the fear of a diagnosis.


She discusses how joining EDFA's eating disorder support group for carers helped her survive and thrive PLUS offers her top three tips on how to support someone with an eating disorder.


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Contact: 1300 195 626 


Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here:  https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#eatingdisorderdiagnosis

#eatingdisorder

#anorexia

#arfid

#bulimia

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]]> “You think how could we have that family love again? How can we ever have what we had before? But it’s there, it’s possible and it comes back.” Leah, Carer and Eating Disorders Families Australia supporter.


Leah's daughter had been struggling with mental health challenges when an eating disorder diagnosis rocked the family. In this heartfelt podcast - the second in EDFA's Strong Enough season - Leah talks us through those first days, the signs and signals she noticed, her experiences finding the health team her daughter needed and navigating the fear of a diagnosis.


She discusses how joining EDFA's eating disorder support group for carers helped her survive and thrive PLUS offers her top three tips on how to support someone with an eating disorder.


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Contact: 1300 195 626 


Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here:  https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#eatingdisorderdiagnosis

#eatingdisorder

#anorexia

#arfid

#bulimia

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]]> <![CDATA[EDFA's Eating Disorder Diagnosis To Do List with Jane Rowan]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:26:47 GMT 29:46 65442a5fc0801f0012b80566 false https://edfa.org.au/news/strong-enough-podcast/ 65442a5fc0801f0012b80566 64e2db40418931001119d961 edfas-eating-disorder-diagnosis-to-do-list-with-jane-rowan A helpful checklist after an eating disorder diagnosis by lived experience carers. full 1 1 When a loved one is diagnosed with an eating disorder it can be difficult to know where to start. In this first episode of Strong Enough - a podcast from Eating Disorders Families Australia - Executive Director Jane Rowan talks us through EDFA's eating disorder diagnosis checklist, using her lived experience as a carer for a daughter diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.


EDFA is a national organisation caring for the carers of people with eating disorders, providing online eating disorder carer support groups and eating disorder support forums, managed and moderated by people with lived experience. EDFA provides eating disorder help across all types of eating disorders including bulimia, anorexia, arfid, restrictive eating and binge eating disorders.


“We also have our private Facebook forum and that is a really great place for people to jump in and ask questions and just understand they are not doing this alone. Recovery is possible, particularly if you have some support around you” - Jane Rowan, Eating Disorders Families Australia Executive Director.


The Diagnosis To-Do checklist includes tips and advice on the first steps after a diagnosis, including people and organisations to notify from specialists and health funds to Medicare and schools. There is also a list of organisations that may be able to provide financial support and carer assistance.


Download the Checklist here: https://edfa.org.au/diagnosis-to-do-list/


Website: https://edfa.org.au/


Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


Keen to volunteer or donate?: https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#eatingdisorders

#eatingdisorderhelp

#eatingdisordersupportgroups

#eatingdisordersupportforums

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]]> When a loved one is diagnosed with an eating disorder it can be difficult to know where to start. In this first episode of Strong Enough - a podcast from Eating Disorders Families Australia - Executive Director Jane Rowan talks us through EDFA's eating disorder diagnosis checklist, using her lived experience as a carer for a daughter diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.


EDFA is a national organisation caring for the carers of people with eating disorders, providing online eating disorder carer support groups and eating disorder support forums, managed and moderated by people with lived experience. EDFA provides eating disorder help across all types of eating disorders including bulimia, anorexia, arfid, restrictive eating and binge eating disorders.


“We also have our private Facebook forum and that is a really great place for people to jump in and ask questions and just understand they are not doing this alone. Recovery is possible, particularly if you have some support around you” - Jane Rowan, Eating Disorders Families Australia Executive Director.


The Diagnosis To-Do checklist includes tips and advice on the first steps after a diagnosis, including people and organisations to notify from specialists and health funds to Medicare and schools. There is also a list of organisations that may be able to provide financial support and carer assistance.


Download the Checklist here: https://edfa.org.au/diagnosis-to-do-list/


Website: https://edfa.org.au/


Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/


Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 


Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/


Keen to volunteer or donate?: https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 


For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders


#eatingdisorders

#eatingdisorderhelp

#eatingdisordersupportgroups

#eatingdisordersupportforums

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]]> <![CDATA[Introducing 'Strong Enough' by Eating Disorders Families Australia ]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:31:12 GMT 2:33 655720413dcdee00126d86f8 false https://edfa.org.au/news/strong-enough-podcast/ 655720413dcdee00126d86f8 64e2db40418931001119d961 strong-enough-eating-disorders-families-aust-edfa-podcast A podcast from EDFA - an organisation caring for carers across the country trailer 1 You're listening because you care.

You're here because you want to know more.

You're here because you are .... Strong Enough


Strong Enough is the new podcast from Eating Disorders Families Australia, an organisation caring for carers around the country.

Self care is vital. Use the short meditation at the start of each podcast to take a moment for yourself or jump to the one minute mark for this 5 episode series of candid conversations about the caring role, research into eating disorders and tips to navigate an eating disorder diagnosis.


Subscribe to the show to learn more about the latest research into eating disorders and genetic links to eating disorders. Hear from carers who have been on the same path and come out the other side. Every guest shares three of their best tips to help you survive and thrive in the caring journey.


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Contact: 1300 195 626 

 

Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than $5 a month.

 

Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups and eating disorder support forums: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 

 

Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/

 

Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here: https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 

 

For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders

 

#ARFID

#UFED

#OFED

#eatingdisorderpodcast

#eatingdisordersupportgroups

#eatingdisorderhelp

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]]> You're listening because you care.

You're here because you want to know more.

You're here because you are .... Strong Enough


Strong Enough is the new podcast from Eating Disorders Families Australia, an organisation caring for carers around the country.

Self care is vital. Use the short meditation at the start of each podcast to take a moment for yourself or jump to the one minute mark for this 5 episode series of candid conversations about the caring role, research into eating disorders and tips to navigate an eating disorder diagnosis.


Subscribe to the show to learn more about the latest research into eating disorders and genetic links to eating disorders. Hear from carers who have been on the same path and come out the other side. Every guest shares three of their best tips to help you survive and thrive in the caring journey.


Website: https://edfa.org.au/

Contact: 1300 195 626 

 

Want more? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than $5 a month.

 

Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups and eating disorder support forums: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

 

Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ 

 

Book a free counselling session with EDFA’s Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/

 

Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here: https://edfa.org.au/donation/

https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ 

 

For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

OSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders

 

#ARFID

#UFED

#OFED

#eatingdisorderpodcast

#eatingdisordersupportgroups

#eatingdisorderhelp

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