TRIGGER WARNING: This episode will discuss elements of sexual trauma and sensitive topics related to intimacy & body. If this topic may trigger flashbacks, anxiety or intense emotions please feel free to skip this episode.

On this weeks episode I am delighted to be bringing back this week’s guest Meg O’Shea. Meg is a Registered psychologist and family therapist here at BodyMatters Australasia. With a previous history working as a primary school teacher for over 15 years. Meg holds a Bachelor of Teaching/ Bachelor of Arts (Primary) double degree, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology, A Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours) and has completed her Masters in Professional Psychology. Meg has a special interest in sport psychology, trauma- informed care, person- centred care, peer mentoring, and working with adolescent mental health. On this weeks we will be about the topic of intimacy as well as the impact of an eating disorder on intimacy. I will also preface that we will be speaking about sexual traumas and how to best support those who have experienced sexual abuse. So please take care and enjoy!

Podcast summary

1. The different forms of intimacy

2. How an eating disorder impacts intimacy with others

3. Sexual or emotional traumas

4. How to best support someone who has experienced sexual abuse 

5. The power of vulnerability 

Links from the episode:

BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/

BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau

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