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“...is this a fact or is it a thought? Not every thought we have is true, so we have to question those thoughts and challenge the ‘all or nothing’ thinking.” The relationship between eating disorders and mental health is complex, add in perimenopause and menopause and things can get even more comp…

"...recognising that ‘something's not quite right for me’ is the first step to people seeking treatment..." Seeking treatment for any health condition can feel intimidating and overwhelming, let alone for a condition that is complex and often misunderstood. Just as overwhelming can be kn…

"...it does come back to awareness and acknowledging that eating disorders are experienced by all people..." Did you know that the prevalence of eating disorders increases at 45-years old? Many think that eating disorders are only experienced by younger people. Eating disorders don't di…

"... a lot of people do sometimes think that it's mainly around food or weight but there's so much more going on under the surface..." Experienced by more than 1.1 million Australian's, eating disorders are not uncommon, but still they remain misunderstood and are not spoken about enoug…

Pelvic pain doesn’t just impact our bodies and minds – it can also cause changes in our intimate relationships. Marie Vakakis, Couple and Family Therapist from The Therapy Hub, joins us to discuss the complexities of navigating pelvic pain and relationships. This episode isn’t just for those experi…

Infertility is a journey that many don't expect to go on, but what can be even more unexpected is discovering a pelvic condition at the same time. Join Connect as we discuss the complexities of infertility, pelvic conditions and pelvic pain with gynaecologist and fertility subspecialist Professor L…

For those living with pelvic pain, or any type of chronic pain, their experience is not simply a physical one. Pain impacts the mental health and wellbeing of someone, sometimes as much or even more so than it does to their physical body. For some, this can lead to social isolation from friends and…

Treatment for pelvic pain conditions don’t just have to stop at medication and surgery. Movement, sleep, nutrition and mindfulness can all have a powerful impact on an individual's experience and are now being recommended more frequently by healthcare professionals. In this two-part episode, we spe…

Treatment for pelvic pain conditions don’t just have to stop at medication and surgery. Movement, sleep, nutrition and mindfulness can all have a powerful impact on an individual's experience and are now being recommended more frequently by healthcare professionals. In this two-part episode, we sp…