Acceptance and Commitment with Psychologist Harriet

On this week’s episode, I am super excited to be bringing back our lovely guest and Psychologist here at BodyMatters Harriet Iles. Harriet has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Adelaide. After she grew up in the coastal capital of Australia in Adelaide. However, knew her true passions were really to become a Psychologist and support people in the eating disorder space. This is where Harriet and moved to Sydney and went on to complete an Honours degree in Psychology at the University of Sydney. Harriet is now an incredible practicing registered Psychologist at BodyMatters as well as at the Ramsay Clinic Northside, working in eating disorder treatment subsection.

On this week’s episode Harriet will be speaking about the concept of acceptance of difficult situations while also having a commitment towards change. Discussing the importance of acknowledging, validating, and accepting emotions while also taking important actions for eating disorder recovery. This is where Harriet goes through the various skills and tool’s we can use to better move through our emotions and circumstances. Harriet talks about putting the eating disorder thoughts “‘on trial’” and creating a better dialogue for and within ourselves. As a way to initiate meaningful change in our lives. So please enjoy our next lovely guest, Harriet!

Podcast summary:

1. Accepting and validating your situation

2. Moving through your emotions

3. Defusing eating disorder thoughts

4. Committed action

5. You are worthy of committing to yourself

6. Strengthening your self-awareness muscle

7. Self-compassion and being kind to self

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