One in 20 Australians live with an eating disorder, yet these conditions remain surrounded by myths and stigma. In this episode of Women Out Loud, GP Dr Niamh Logue, physio Courtney Weybury and dietitian Kate van Berkel discuss why eating disorders go far beyond food, what signs to look for, and how midlife can be a key risk period.

They explore the impact of restrictive diets, the power of shared meals, and where to find professional help.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 — What are eating disorders?

• 5:12 — Signs and symptoms to watch for

• 15:46 — How to support someone and where to get help

• 30:02 — Misconceptions, risk factors and personal stories

• 38:42 — Dolly Doctor: finding food neutrality and pushing back against food shaming

  RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

   

  Butterfly Foundation (1800 ED HOPE)

  Supportfor Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues | Butterfly Foundation

   

  InsideOut Institute

  MedicareEating Disorder Treatment Pathway - InsideOut Institute

   

  Eating Disorders 

  Home- Eating Disorders Victoria - Services and Support for ED Recovery

   

  Headspace

  headspaceNational Youth Mental Health Foundation

   

  Lifeline

  LifelineAustralia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.

   

  TOOLS

   

  Eating Disorders Screener

  InsideOutScreener - InsideOut Institute 

   

  Eating Disorder Questionnaire

  EatingDisorder Examination Questionnaire EDE-Q