Show Notes
This episode discusses anorexia, eating disorders and body image. Lauren and I are not medical or eating disorder specialists. This conversation reflects Lauren’s personal lived experience and views. This is not intended as medical advice.
Lauren joins me to share her experience of living with anorexia from a young age and the impact it had on her life, relationships and sense of self. We talk about body image, recovery and the pressures surrounding appearance in today’s culture. Lauren also shares her perspective on social media, pop culture and the influence high-profile celebrities such as Ariana Grande can have on conversations around body image and beauty standards. This is a conversation about Lauren’s individual experience, the realities of living with an eating disorder and what recovery can look like.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing an eating disorder or struggling with body image, support is available:
Australia: Butterfly National Helpline – Call 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673), 8am–midnight, 7 days a week, for free and confidential eating disorder and body image support. https://butterfly.org.au/ Victoria: Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) Hub – Call 1300 550 236, weekdays 9:30am–4:30pm, for information, support and help finding appropriate treatment and services. https://eatingdisorders.org.au Geelong & Barwon: Barwon Health Eating Disorder Service – specialist eating disorder assessment and treatment services. https://www.barwonhealth.org.au/service/eating-disorder-service/ If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
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