On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Christie Swadling. Christie is an Australian YouTuber, recovery advocate, influencer, content creator and popular face in the media. With several of her YouTube videos dedicated to her recovery from the eating disorder Anorexia Nervosa. Where Christie is most notably known for her first YouTube Video that she released back in 2014 “Anorexia Nervosa almost killed me” which currently has received 4.9 million views.

Today Christie now shares how passionate she is towards finding a balanced life free from the presence of an eating disorder. With Christies own podcast ‘YO BALANCE CO.’ dedicated to supporting people find this and creating a more balanced life.  Amazingly Christie has now been free from the clutches of Anorexia Nervosa for over 5 years now and we are so touched to see it! That is why on this weeks episode I am so excited to be speaking about the topic of self- care with Christie. As Christie shows us time and time again that the most important investment we can make in our lives is ourselves. So, on that note please listen to our lovely guest Christie, happy listening!

Podcast Summary

1. The impact Anorexia Nervosa has on your hormones, organs, and gut

2. Self- care with an eating disorder was self- sabotaging

3. Self-love is Self-care

4. You do not need to earn happiness or self- love

5. Investing in yourself

6. Taking care of yourself is different in each season of life

7. Allowing yourself to feel joy and happiness

Links to Christie

Christies YouTube video link: ‘Anorexia Nervosa almost killed me’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqZAcuQEusI

Christie Swadling’s Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ChristieSwadling

Podcast YO BALANCE CO: https://open.spotify.com/show/11cCasJfhOpNTRzCmsHfWl

Instagram CEE @christieswadling: https://www.instagram.com/christieswadling/?hl=en

Links to the episode: 

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

BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau

Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email