The Understanding Body Matters podcast helps those impacted by eating disorders to understand more about the conditions and be inspired towards recovery. Developed by psychologists with significant experience providing treatment for eating and dieting disorders, body image issues and problematic exercise, the podcast provides reputable and reliable information. Hear from a range of speakers – including industry leaders and advocates, mental health experts and stories of hope from those who have recovered.
Becoming Whole: Connecting with your Self with Psychotherapist Jodie Gale
A message to all our lovely listeners: We would like to let everyone know that this will be our last episode for the 'Understanding Body Matters Podcast' for now. We are forever grateful and honoured to have had such amazing guests speak on the podcast. We thank each and every person involved in the podcast including our current host Jessica Bakon and our previous host Maddison Pribula for all the amazing work that they have done. It's time for us to focus on all the other amazing projects we are currently working on but please feel free to go back and visit any of our incredible episodes! We may see you all again but for now, please enjoy our last episode and lovely guest!
On this week’s episode we are super excited to be introducing you to this week’s guest PACFA Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Eating Disorder Coach, Jodie Gale. Jodie has a bachelor’s in social work from the University of Sydney, Foundations of Modern Psychology from the University of London and a Masters in Psychotherapy from the UK with over 20 years’ experience working in the field. She has a small private practice on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and Online.
Jodie has previously been a Consultant for the Byron Private Holistic Treatment Centre in the Disordered Eating Program, has been a former Assistant Clinical Director at a Sydney eating disorder outpatient treatment centre and preferred service provider for the South Pacific private Rehab. She has experience working at Riverglen Psychiatry & Mental Health Unit as a volunteer for the Eating Disorder Foundation of NSW (now the Butterfly Foundation) and psychiatry field education in the eating disorder and Feeding Unit at one of the world's leading children’s hospitals Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. Jodie has also been featured across the media such as in MammaMia, The Manly Daily, ABC & 2U Radio and PsychCentral. She is also a PACFA Accredited Clinical Supervisor and runs low-cost supervision groups for eating disorders, food, weight and body image concerns.
On today’s episode Jodie will share her own story with food, body, early childhood trauma, drug use and Bulimia. Jodie will also talk about some of the work that she has been doing over the years in the eating disorder space. Please welcome our next special guest, Jodie!
Podcast Summary
1. Eating disorders impacting different areas of life
2. The healthy self is your authentic holistic self
3. Showing up for yourself
4. Early childhood experiences & environmental influences
5. Spirituality
Instagram: @jodie.gale
Website: https://www.jodiegale.com (https://www.jodiegale.com/)
Podcast: Soul Sessions with Jodie Gale
Link to supervision group wait list: https://jodiegale.myflodesk.com/hb9zk6f08p (https://jodiegale.myflodesk.com/hb9zk6f08p)
Facebook: https://www.traumawarriors.online/ (https://www.traumawarriors.online/)
Body Feelings Mind Meditation: https://www.traumawarriors.online/soul-sessions-2-body-feelings-mind-and-soul-guided-visualization/ (https://www.traumawarriors.online/soul-sessions-2-body-feelings-mind-and-soul-guided-visualization/)
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Clinic Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/ (https://bodymatters.com.au/)
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673 (tel:1800334673). You can also chat online (https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/chat-online/) or email (mailto:support@butterfly.org.au)
5 Aug 2025
Nutrition Science and How We Talk about Food with Dr Emma Beckett
On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to food nutrition scientist Dr Emma Beckett. Emma is a registered nutritionist at The Nutrition Society, Professional Member of The Australian Institute for Food Science & Technology and is a member of the International Society for Nutrigenetics/ Nutrigenomics. She is currently an Adjunct Senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Innovation. She was also a Senior lecturer at the University of Newcastle for 15 years. She has won numerous awards for her research and is a part of numerous committees and services such as the NHMRC Research Quality Steering Committee.
Emma Beckett is the author of the book ‘You are more than what you eat’ and has written a variety of works on nutrition science such as for the BBC, The Conversation, ABC online and The Newcastle Herald. She has appeared on the ABC radio and ABC Central Coast Radio Breakfasts with Scott Levi in her weekly “Food for Thought” segment since 2017. Emma has appeared on morning news television as well as voiced an animated kangaroo on ABC for kids. Emma also speaks in schools and for non- for-profit organisations.
On today’s episode Emma will be going through some of the research, misconceptions and misinformation out there about food as a nutrition scientist. So, let's get into it!
Podcast Summary:
1. The research and evidence on nutrition is always changing
2. Deciphering misinformation
3. How to respond to people pushing diet information
4. Perfectly imperfect eating
5. Everybody’s body is different
Website: https://www.dremmabeckett-foodnutritionscientist.com (https://www.dremmabeckett-foodnutritionscientist.com/)
Instagram: dremmabeckett
Book: You are more than what you eat
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Clinic Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/ (https://bodymatters.com.au/)
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673 (tel:1800334673). You can also chat online (https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/chat-online/) or email (mailto:support@butterfly.org.au)
22 Jul 2025
Relationships, Groups and Friendships with Dr Aimee Maxwell
On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this week’s guest Psychologist and Psychotherapist, Dr Aimee Maxwell. Aimee completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Griffith University with her thesis examining addictive eating behaviours in children. Aimee has worked most notably as a group therapist in the Eating Disorders Program at Robina Private Hospital where she has been for 6 years however, also has worked in private practice at InMind 4 Health for 4 years. Currently Aimee has just had her first baby so is busy on maternity leave learning all the things that come alongside motherhood!
On today’s episode Aimee will be speaking about the role of social networks, relationships, support systems, groups and how to recognise healthy relationships. As the research shows that peer comparisons, bullying, social media, lack of support, loneliness and disconnection can all impact food, body or the worsening of mental health such as eating disorders. The research also shows that emotional support, modelling healthy behaviours, professional support networks and connectedness is a major tool able to build resilience in people which can support people better when fighting an eating disorder or disordered eating.
So, let’s get into it!
Podcast Summary:
1. Secure relationships for our development and wellbeing
2. Recognising healthy & unhealthy relationships
3. Support systems & groups
4. Friendships, self-worth and identity
5. Pro social behaviours
Instagram: dr.aimeemaxwell.psychologist
Website: inmind4health.com.au
Links from the episode and to BodyMatters:
BodyMatters Australasia Clinic Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/ (https://bodymatters.com.au/)
BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau
Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673 (tel:1800334673). You can also chat online (https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/chat-online/) or email (mailto:support@butterfly.org.au)
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