Zoe's Story: inside the mind of someone with an eating disorder
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-bookThis 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 NervosaBulimia NervosaBinge Eating DisorderARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake DisorderOSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders#zoesheehan#neurothecookie#eatingdisorders#eatingdisorderrecovery#edfa#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia#anorexia#bulimia#bingeeatingdisorder#bodydysmorphiahelp#personaleatingdisorderstory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Medications for eating disorders with Associate Professor Warren Ward
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 NervosaBulimia NervosaBinge Eating DisorderARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake DisorderOSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders#eatingdisorders#eatingdisordermedication#anorexiamedication#bingeeatingmedication#treatmentsforeatingdisorders#edfa#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia#eatingdisordercarer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Early signs of an eating disorder with Paediatric Dietitian Lyza Norton
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Somatic Mindfulness for eating disorders: tips to help carers calm, cope and heal
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 NervosaARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake DisorderOSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders #somaticmindfulness#eatingdisordermindfulness#eatingdisorderhealing#calmdown#amandagoodfellow#somaticcalm#eatingdisordercarer#edfa#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Age limits on social media and the impact on eating disorders
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 processEDFA 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 NervosaBulimia NervosaBinge Eating DisorderARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder#socialmediaagelimits#parentsandsocialmedia#socialmediachanges#anorexia#eatingdisordersfamiliesaustralia#edfa#eatingdisorders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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