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In this episode, Zoe and Jess chat with Dr Pran Yoganathan who is a Gastroenterologist based in Sydney. Pran practises an approach to healthcare that assesses the lifestyle of the patient to see how it impacts on their gastrointestinal and metabolic health. Pran and Jessica work together in clinical practice to provide a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses diet, lifestyle, and medical interventions to individuals all over Australia.

This is a JUICY episode! We dive into various topics related to gut health including: 
What the day in the life of a gastroenterologist looks like
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Common food triggers for gut discomfort
Association between gut health and eating disorders
Key foods for optimal gut health
And so much more!

Dr Pran Yoganathan is an absolute legend and we are thrilled to be able to share his perspective, knowledge and wisdom with you!

Connect with Pran
Instagram: @dr_pran_yoganathan
Website: https://centreforgastrointestinalhealth.com.au

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Instagram: @tribeappco

In this episode, Zoe and Jess chat to Professor Neil King all about weight management and appetite control. Neil shares his knowledge, wisdom and experience from decades of clinical research. This podcast is packed full of information and covers:
 - what does weight management mean?
 - what are the benefits of weight loss? 
- what is a healthy weight? 
- what does a healthy appetite look like? 
- food addiction
 - the role of exercise in weight management - and much more!

In this episode, Zoe and Jess discuss strategies for managing your relationship with food during the festive season. Let’s be honest - Christmas is centred around food! This can make it very challenging for those with disordered eating. 

Zoe and Jess talk through some common challenges that many of us face during the holiday season. They’ll provide some practical tips and simple solutions to help you enjoy yourself this Christmas, rather than spending the time feeling guilty for what you did or didn’t eat! This episode covers:

1. Novelty foods
2. Alcohol and hangovers 
3. Negative opinions from friends and family
4. Dealing with leftovers and food surplus!

In this episode, we discuss the positives and negatives of fasting. 

Fasting is certainly a 'hot topic' in the weight loss world and many people use it to drop kilos fast. Others may use fasting for spiritual or cultural reasons, and some people use fasting in the hope it will improve longevity! As with all diet-related topics, it's never black and white. So, listen to this episode if you want to learn more about fasting.

It is also "Weird Wednesday".. so stick around for a confession at the end of something weird we may do or have done in the past!! 

In this episode, Jessica opens up about her experience with disordered eating. During high school, Jessica jumped on Google to find some answers about how to lose weight and be healthier. This led Jessica down a well-intended path of eating less and moving more. However, somewhere along the way, things became toxic. Jessica describes how disordered eating behaviours started taking over her body and mind. The girl that started on a simple quest to lose weight and be healthy was not the same girl that came out the other side. Interestingly, Jessica had always wanted to become a dietitian, despite her own challenges with food and weight. Now, Jessica is a practising dietitian who helps individuals all over Australia improve their relationship with food, find their healthy weight, and eat in a way that supports any chronic health conditions they may have. In this episode, Jessica provides interesting insights into what it’s like to navigate your relationship with food while suffering from other overlapping chronic health conditions.

In this episode, Zoe opens up about her experience battling 3 different eating disorders which took over her teenage years and adolescence. What started as a healthy intention to join the gym quickly spiralled out of control into a serious mental illness. Zoe talks us through some of the consequences of toxic diet culture and body shaming. She opens up about what it really feels like being stuck at rock bottom, and how she found a way out after so many years of struggling with multiple eating disorders. 

WARNING: This episode has a trigger warning as we talk in depth about eating disorders, disordered eating behaviours, excessive exercise, self harm and suicidal behaviour. Please only listen to this if you are ready to do so.