ABOUT THIS EPISODE
“...my body is changing, but I don't have to make changing my body my mental health project."
In the world of social media, diet culture and body image are constantly in our feeds, being pushed at us and influencing the way we think and feel about our own bodies. Some may think this only impacts younger generations, but it’s just as harmful for women in the midlife.
Our bodies naturally change during perimenopause and menopause, but social media can make these changes seem abnormal. Kate McGill, Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Body Image Coach, from the Butterfly Foundation joins us in this episode to bust myths and help us push back against unrealistic standards.
Join us for this episode and the rest of the season as we explore eating disorders during perimenopause, menopause and the midlife and continue the conversation with Butterfly Foundation, Eating Disorders Victoria, those with lived experience and more.
Hosts and Guests
- Connect - https://www.moira.org.au/connect/
- Butterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/
- Kate McGill - https://fireflynutrition.com.au/meet-kate
Helplines
- Butterfly Helpline - https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/
- Eating Disorders Victoria Hub - https://eatingdisorders.org.au/find-support/eating-disorder-helpline/
- Lifeline - 13 11 14
- Lifeline website - https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Key services and supports
- Butterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/
- Eating Disorders Victoria - https://eatingdisorders.org.au/
- EDV Learn Hub - https://learn.eatingdisorders.org.au/courses/menopause-and-eating-disorders
- Eating Disorders Families Australia - https://edfa.org.au/
- Australasian Menopause Society - https://www.menopause.org.au/
- Jean Hailes for Women’s Health - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/
- Menopause and perimenopause virtual women’s health clinic (Victorian Government Funded Clinic) - https://www.each.com.au/services/virtual-womens-health-clinic
Gender-affirming services and supports
- Thorne Habour Health - https://thorneharbour.org/services/
- Trans Hub - https://www.transhub.org.au/our-health/menopause-oestrogen-cessation/
