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"...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...

“...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 im...

"It may be a part of my story, but I don't want it to be the whole story anymore." Our conversation with Sue is a real and powerful example of the challenges and barriers midlife women who experience an eating disorder face during their treatment, relationships and recovery. Sue takes...

“...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 co...

"...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 ...

"...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 ...

"... 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 eno...

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 expe...

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...