ABOUT THIS EPISODE
"...the relationship we have with ourselves is the most important relationship we have in our lives, and it should be a good relationship...it's hard, but it's doable."
Hearing the stories of others can be a powerful tool for those with similar life experiences wanting to make a change. In our second lived-experience episode for this series we sit down with Kate Purcell as she shares her journey.
Kate speaks about her experiences of an eating disorder during her younger years, and more recently. She shares what her recovery journeys have looked like, the impact of midlife on her experiences and how putting herself first has been one of the most powerful tools.
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/
- Kate Purcell - https://www.instagram.com/purcellkate/
- Kate’s book - https://hemburybooks.com.au/author-kate-purcell/
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/
