Dietitian Kate van Berkel joins the Dolly Doctor segment to unpack how we can keep language around food and bodies neutral, why it matters for people in recovery, and how speaking up even in the tea room can protect others. Recorded at TNG Studios.

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

Straight from our main Women Out Loud episode, this bonus grab is a true Dolly Doctor moment. Dr Niamh answers why women might be prescribed testosterone, what it does, and why chin hairs aren’t the end of the world. Recorded at TNG Studios.

In this clip from Episode 2 of Women Out Loud, Dr Niamh Logue and Courtney Weybury speak honestly about libido during perimenopause and menopause. From physical symptoms to emotional weight, they explain why women often feel like something is wrong with them, and why that narrative needs to change.

There’s no switch that flicks when menopause starts – and no two journeys look the same. In this honest moment from Episode 2 of Women Out Loud, Dr Niamh Logue and Courtney Weybury explain why the transition into perimenopause and menopause is so varied, and why compassion matters most. If you’re feeling “off” and wondering what’s going on, this is for you.

From perimenopause to hormone therapy, libido to brain fog — this full episode breaks down what’s really going on during menopause.
Dr Niamh Logue (GP), Courtney Weybury (Physiotherapist), and Amy McElgunn (Practice Manager & Nurse) from Surf Coast Women’s Health Group cut through the confusion with facts, real talk, and plenty of laughs.

Podcast Resources:
📌 Surf Coast Women’s Health Group – Patient Info
📌 Australasian Menopause Society
📌 The M Factor film
📌 Olive & Bee natural intimate cream

In the very first episode of Women Out Loud, GP Dr Niamh Logue, women’s physiotherapist Courtney Weybury and practice manager and registered nurse Amy McElgunn introduce themselves and share the story behind Surf Coast Women’s Health Group, the women-led clinic they built from the ground up. From burnout and broken systems to a bold vision for better care, they open up about why they started, what they’ve learned and how they’re shaking up the women’s health space.