Unpacking the Complexities of Eating Disorders with Professor Gemma Sharp

CONTENT WARNING: this episode discusses eating disorders and may be triggering for some listeners.In this week’s episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Professor Gemma Sharp - an internationally recognised expert on body image, eating disorders and psychosocial wellbeing.Gemma is a leading voice in understanding how eating disorders uniquely affect women, particularly during midlife and menopause. During this transitional period, women experience hormonal changes, similar to adolescence and going through puberty, another period of life where women are more likely to develop disordered eating.In this conversation, Dr Shauna and Professor Sharp discuss the many facets and complexities of disordered eating. From defining anorexia nervosa and bulimia, to why someone might develop an eating disorder, signs to look out for and the psychological impacts that can last for many years.For more resources from Professor Gemma Sharp:Follow her on X or explore her research and findings on Google Scholar.https://twitter.com/gemmasharp11?lang=enhttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ZListPkAAAAJ&hl=enFollow here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-sharp-6a29392a9/If you or someone you know is struggling, you can reach out to the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 for 24/7 support. You can also chat online or send an email.https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/chat-online/Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social:Podcast Website: ⁠www.allaboutyoupod.com⁠.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/drshaunawattsgpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-watts-a903a5247Disclaimer: This podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it do not constitute medical, health care or other professional advice. Information is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only.