On this weeks episode I am super excited to be introducing you to two lovely special guests from Lotus ED Support, Catrina and Callie. Lotus ED Support provides a range of services to clients including counselling, carer support, family support, educational programs, eating disorder prevention, advocacy and support programs. Utilising a client- centred collaborative approach to creating a strong support plan for each client’s individual needs.

Just a little bit about our guests starting off with Callie, who has a lived experience of having survived Anorexia Nervosa for 16 years. Callie is neurodivergent and graduated with a Bachelor in Human Services in 2021, having training in areas of trauma, mental health and eating disorders. Callie also has a lived experience of having survived domestic violence, and is a strong advocate for those who experience and live with complex PTSD. As this is something that Callie herself still experiences. Callie is also an amazing mum living in the sometimes sunny Queensland really valuing the support of family and friends as paramount to her eating disorder recovery.

Now introducing Catrina, as a practitioner and a mother also she is really passionate about body image, language around food, diet culture and how we speak to children around their bodies. Catrina graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work and has been working with families for 10 years predominately supporting children and young people who were at risk of harm. Also really valuing the trauma informed care model understanding like Callie that a one size does not fit all. But instead that support plans really need to be individual and uniquely catered to the lives of each individual client. Having her own lived experience of an eating disorder, Catrina has now been working in the eating disorder space and has been a counsellor supporting people with eating disorders for the past 3 years. Also advocating for people who aren’t able to receive the support they need from practitioners is something that Catrina is really passionate about providing.

Today we will be speaking about the topic of recovery for those with a history of an eating disorder. With both Catrina and Callie being truly committed to their clients and their wellbeing. So on that note please enjoy our lovely guests and happy listening!

Podcast Summary

1. The psychological recovery from an eating disorder

2. Realistically responding to thoughts and feelings

3. Building your own toolbox

4. Recovery is a practice

5. Finding something that takes care of you

6. Being vulnerable with where you are at

Links to Catrina and Callie

Website Lotus ED Support website: https://www.lotusedsupport.com.au/

Instagram: @lotusedsupportLinks 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

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