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Body Matters PodcastAuthor: BodyMatters Australasia
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. Language: en-au Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Becoming Whole: Connecting with your Self with Psychotherapist Jodie Gale
Tuesday, 19 August, 2025
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 Practitioner, 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 also 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 life2. The healthy self is your authentic holistic self3. Showing up for yourself 4. Early childhood experiences & environmental influences5. Spirituality Instagram: @jodie.galeWebsite: https://www.jodiegale.comPodcast: Soul Sessions with Jodie Gale Link to supervision group wait list: https://jodiegale.myflodesk.com/hb9zk6f08pFacebook: https://www.traumawarriors.online/Body Feelings Mind Meditation: 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/BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersauButterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email
