Body Matters Podcast27 Dec 2022

First Nations Australians and Eating Disorders with Dr. Liz Dale

On this weeks episode I am so excited to be bringing you our next special guest on the podcast Dr. Elizabeth Dale and proud Aboriginal, Worimi women. Liz is a Psychologist Registrar and a Senior Lecturer with a Doctorate in Indigenous health sciences and medicine from the University of Wollongong. Where Liz clinically conducts research aiming to better understand Aboriginal and Tores Strait Islander people’s experiences of mental health, trauma recovery, and eating disorders. To better enhance the cultural utility of the treatment sector for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Liz is also an Ambassador for the Butterfly foundation and has had a lived experience of having recovered from Anorexia Nervosa. So, please give a warm welcome to our lovely guest Liz and enjoy this episode!

Podcast summary:

1. A lived experience of Anorexia Nervosa as a First Nations Australian

2. The unique vulnerabilities of Aboriginal peoples

3. The impact of the introduction of western foods

4. The 7 Aboriginal whole of life domains for health and wellness

5. Cultural concepts for understanding Aboriginal health

6. Knowing that your culture is always within you and can always be reconnected to

Links from the episode:

BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/

BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau

Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email

The Butterfly Foundation has an “Everybody is Deadly” campaign on their website to provide some resources and helpline links for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People who may be experiencing an eating disorder : You can find out more here

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