'Spotting The Food Police' with therapist Rikeya

On this week’s episode I am so excited to be bringing you our next special guests and one of BodyMatters very own therapists Rikeya Constable. Rikeya is a provisional psychologist who graduated with a Bachelor of psychology Honours) from the University of Wollongong and is undergoing a Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Newcastle. Rikeya has a broad range of experience working in different sectors of psychology including that of EAP counselling, Forensic Psychology, Organisational Psychology as well as in couples and family therapy. Rikeya has also volunteered as a crisis supporter at lifeline and worked as a mental health worker. Where Rikeya now has a special interest in delivering psychological therapy for LGBTQIA+ populations by promoting affirmative practice and pride for all identities.

On this week’s episode we will be speaking about the exciting topic of spotting the ‘food police’ breaking down the negative voice in your head or the diet culture voice people try to place on you. To better understand how you or others may be policing other people’s food in a way that may not be helpful. To better understand the impact of judging other people’s food and proposing personal preferences as the right or wrong way to eat. So, on that note please as always take care and enjoy our lovely guest!

Podcast Summary

1. Policing food or the act of eating

2. We all have unique genetics, activity levels, lifestyle factors and body composition

3. Normalising food

4. People playing the role of the food police

5. Encouraging having your own relationship with food

6. Being aware and mindful of the food police

Links from the episode:

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