5.3 May: My Eating Disorder Story

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R U O'Cake?

Ebony and May

16 episodes

1 day ago

When was the last time you asked yourself…R U O’Cake? Maybe never, but let this be your first! Welcome to this brand new podcast hosted by Ebony and May, two primary school besties wanting to inspire the world, one conversation at a time. The only cake on this menu is a slice of authentic chaos and comfort. We invite you to try some! Join us for our weekly check-ins to unpack new insights and ideas as we navigate our twenty-somethings. Hit subscribe and let’s go!

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5.3 May: My Eating Disorder Story

R U O'Cake?

35 minutes 36 seconds

1 week ago

5.3 May: My Eating Disorder Story

⭐ Theme 5 : Food for Thought ⭐

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of eating disorders. Please listen with care and prioritise your wellbeing. If you need support, contact your local mental health services or eating disorder helplines. Professional help is available, and recovery is possible.

Join us for a deeply personal and educational conversation with May as she shares her journey with eating disorders, exploring the complex intersection of food, culture, and mental health. This powerful episode goes beyond statistics to reveal the human story behind eating disorder recovery, combining May's vulnerable storytelling about her experiences growing up, her relationship with food, and navigating recovery during COVID-19. Through authentic discussion, we debunk common myths and stigmas while sharing eye-opening statistics - including that approximately one million Australians live with an eating disorder each year.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Eating disorders are complex and misunderstood - they affect people across all demographics and are often stigmatised despite being serious mental health conditions
• Recovery is a non-linear journey with ups and downs, requiring ongoing self-care strategies, support systems, and professional help when needed
• Education and personal storytelling are powerful tools for reducing stigma and helping others feel less alone in their struggles
• Everyone deserves help and support regardless of background, and challenging societal norms around body image is crucial for collective healing

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REFERENCES

• Journal Prompts from Weekly Recommendations:
✍🏻“Today I’m grateful for…”
✍🏻 “I’m proud of myself for…”

• ABC - You Can’t Ask That (Eating Disorder Episode)
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/you-can-t-ask-that/series/3/video/LE1717H004S00

EATING DISORDER SUPPORT

AUSTRALIA
• The Butterfly Foundation (National support and advocacy): www.butterfly.org.au
• InsideOut Institute (Research and clinical services): www.insideoutinstitute.org.au
• Lifeline Australia (Crisis support): 13 11 14

PHILIPPINES
• National Center for Mental Health (Crisis hotline): (02) 7-989-8727 or 1553 (Luzon-wide)

GLOBAL
• Eating Disorder Hope (International directory and resources): www.eatingdisorderhope.com
• National Eating Disorders Association (Crisis support and resources): www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
• Project HEAL (Global community and treatment access): www.theprojectheal.org

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ℹ️ We wish to acknowledge the Eugenio Lopez Jr. Center for Multimedia Communication and the Department of Communication for graciously providing access to their recording facilities for this podcast episode.