Category: Eating Disorders and Poor Body Image

Sometimes, we must let go of our perfectionism and embrace imperfection to live a happier life. Let's explore why perfectionism has us all in a chokehold. Read more

Let's explore the societal shift in our attitude towards trendy cosmetic treatments and the associated consequences on our body image. Read more

Understanding and supporting someone through an eating disorder is never easy. Read on if you want some tips on how to best support your loved ones. Read more

Poor body image seems to be everywhere. Could public nudity and exposure to imperfect bodies play a part in shifting unrealistic beauty standards? Read more

Triggers are all around us this holiday season. Know how to block out the negative thoughts and improve your relationship with food. Read more

For most Melburnians in lockdown, food is a real highlight in the day. However, this is not the case for individuals with an eating disorder. Read more

Believe it or not, binge eating has nothing to do with self-control or willpower. Here's the truth about what causes binge eating. Read more

While most of us spend some time and money on our appearance, there is a point at which investing too much on your appearance unleashes a war against your body. Read more

Eating disorders are typically highly rewarding and comforting, seemingly like a "best friend"...but is your eating disorder really your best friend? Read more

In a social culture that bombards us with adverts of "perfect" looking people, it begs the question: Is is possible to have good body image?? Read more

Hear what Psychologist, Dr Vanja Rozenblat, has to say about her personal experience working in the field of eating disorders. Read more

The food component of Christmas is extremely challenging if you struggle with an eating disorder! Give yourself permission this Christmas to be armed with strategies that prevent a downward spiral. Read more

A personal reflection: Why Sunday’s announced change to create a unique Medicare scheme for eating disorders are more significant than just providing ‘increased access to treatment'. Read more

Poor body image doesn't just come out of the blue; there are well documented factors known to cause poor body image. Read more

Bulimia is a vicious cycle. You may desperately want to break free, but don’t know how! We discuss why Bulimia is a vicious cycle. Read more

If you are new to seeking help for an eating disorder, it can be hard to know where to start! We discuss your options for eating disorder treatment in Melbourne. Read more

Eating disorders can be a lonely business. Distance can grow in relationships, which worsens eating disorder symptoms. We discuss why the experience can be lonely. Read more

Eating disorders take such a huge toll on emotional wellbeing. Yet, sometimes people with an eating disorder do not want to recover. We discuss reasons why. Read more

It is hard enough suffering from an eating disorder, let alone feeling isolated and misunderstood by others. We discuss three of the most common misconceptions about eating disorders. Read more

Any parent to a child with anorexia nervosa desperately wishes their child would eat!! We discuss why your child with anorexia is not eating and some tips on how to provide support at meal times. Read more

There is a reason stopping binge eating is hard. Binge eating feels uncontrollable and sudden. There are some clear factors, which are worth knowing about, that contribute to the vicious cycle of binge eating. Read more