Body Matters Podcast

Apr 15 2025 151 ep. 36 mins 13
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The Understanding Body Matters podcast helps those impacted by eating disorders to understand more about the conditions and be inspired towards recovery. Developed by psychologists with significant experience providing treatment for eating and dieting disorders, body image issues and problematic exercise, the podcast provides reputable and reliable information. Hear from a range of speakers – including industry leaders and advocates, mental health experts and stories of hope from those who have recovered.

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The Butterfly Foundation Helpline with Counsellor Tria

Apr 15 2025 42 mins  
On this week’s episode I am super excited to introduce you to this week’s guest, counsellor from the Butterfly Foundation, Petria Nagel. Tria was trained at Headspace a well known youth organisation in her undergraduate degree before she obtained a graduate role as a helpline counsellor at the Butterfly Foundation. Tria now works at the butterfly foundation where she has been f

Assertiveness and Attachment Style with Dr Julie Hanks

Apr 01 2025 30 mins  
On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to TEDx speaker, author, Executive Director, owner and Founder of Wasatch Family Therapy, Dr Julie Hanks. Dr. Hanks holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah and a PhD from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She was an Assistant Professor of Social Work and Adjunct Lecturer at Utah Valley Universi

Instilling Hope for Families with CEO of Eating Disorders Victoria Belinda Caldwell

Mar 18 2025 48 mins  
On this week’s episode I am excited to be introducing you to our next special guest CEO of Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV), Belinda Caldwell. Belinda has extensive experience in both eating disorders and in the broader health sectors such as in health policy and program management. She has completed a Masters in Public Health and has been a renowned CEO at the Australian Practice

Not Feeling ‘Sick Enough’ from an Eating Disorder with Dr Jennifer Gaudiani

Mar 04 2025 53 mins  
On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to Founder and Medical Director of the Guadiani clinic, Dr Jennifer L. Guadiani. Jennifer L.Guadiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED, is Board certified in internal medicine after completing her undergraduate degree at Harvard medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief res

Body Acceptance with Psychotherapist Cindy Blank- Edelman

Feb 18 2025 59 mins  
On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this week’s guest all the way from Massachusetts in U.S , Psychotherapist & Gestalt therapist Cindy Blank- Edelman. Cindy has been a licenced mental health professional working for over 20 years after she obtained her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from Lesley College in 1999. Since the

The Different Eating Disorders with Psychologist Perri

Feb 04 2025 47 mins  
On this week’s episode I am super excited to be bringing back one of our previous guests! One of Body Matters very own therapists and Psychologist at PsySolutions, Perri Carlson-Hawke. For anyone who hasn’t met her yet, Perri is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor living in the beautiful countryside of Orange. Perri is originally from Queensland but moved to O

Self- Sacrificing and Codependency with Dr Sharon Martin

Jan 21 2025 66 mins  
On this week’s episode I am pleased to be introducing you to this week’s guest all the way from the United States, Psychotherapist and author Dr Sharon Martin. Dr Martin's clinical experience and training goes back to her training as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California where she completed her Master of Social Work at Boston College and Doctorate of Social Work a

Cosmetic Surgeries and Body Dysmorphic Disorder with Dr Toni Pikoos

Jan 07 2025 44 mins  
On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this weeks guest Dr Toni Pikoos a clinical psychologist, researcher, Co- founder of ReadyMind and public speaker. Toni has a PhD in the intersection of cosmetic procedures, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), mental health and patient satisfaction. Toni is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Swinburne University and a

Anxiety and it’s Links to Eating Disorders with Psychologist Perri

Dec 17 2024 50 mins  
On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this week’s guest, one of Body Matters very own therapists and Psychologist at PsySolutions, Perri Carlson-Hawke. Perri is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor living in the beautiful countryside of Orange. Perri is originally from Queensland but moved to Orange when she completed her Honours in

Caring for a Child with an Eating Disorder with Sallie

Dec 03 2024 61 mins  
On this week’s episode I am happy to be introducing you to our next special guest, Lead Group Facilitator and Moderator at Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA), Sallie Egglestone. EDFA is a Non- for-Profit Organisation centred around the support for families, parents, siblings, partners, grandparents and friends who care for someone experiencing an eating disorder. Supporti