On this week’s episode I am very excited to bringing back our much loved guest Dr. Phillip Aouad who currently works at Shape Your Mind, a clinical psychologist and dietetic practice in central Sydney’s CBD. Phil is a registered psychologist who received his PhD in 2020 from the University of Sydney.  Where Phil is now currently serving at the Early Career Researchers Special Interest Group as the Co- chair for the Global Academy of Eating Disorders. Phil has worked with a broad range of mental health presentations including but not limited to those who experience Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge- Eating Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Mood Disorders such as Anxiety or depression. This week, Phil will be speaking deeply about the experiences of those in the LGBTQIA+ especially in relation to struggles to eating disorders. To highlight the importance of raising awareness for this community especially when it comes to the current understanding with research. 

Podcast Summary: 

1. Taking care of your inner garden 

2. The unique mental health risk factors for those in the LGBTQIA+ community 

3. LGBTQIA+ community subcultures 

4. Systematic barriers 

5. Providing holistic care

Links for Phillip Aouad:

Shape Your Mind: https://shapeyourmind.com.au/

Links from the episode:

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

BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau

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