Diet culture is a problematic beast and when you know how to spot it, you’ll start to see it everywhere.

There are so many "aha" moments in this chat with Helen Bird, the Acting Head of Prevention at the Butterfly Foundation as she joins Dr Preeya to dissect diet culture - what it looks like, why it’s dangerous and how to combat it.

They chat about parenting (and the powerful practical things you can do every day to reduce the impact of diet culture on your children), diet culture in the wellness industry and personal experiences with the beast.

*Please note this episode does not discuss eating disorders (that's a whole other conversation). Here we focus on diet culture and its impact.

The discussions in this podcast are general in nature and do not replace the need for you to see a qualified health professional for any concerns you may have.

If this episode raises any concerns for you please check in with a qualified health professional like your GP or psychologist.

Guest: Helen Bird - Head of Prevention at The Butterfly foundation

Links: https://butterfly.org.au/

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@thebutterflyfoundation

Books: ⁠⁠⁠Eat, Sleep, Play, Love⁠⁠ by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠

Preeya's new book Full Plate is out now!

Tantrums, sensitivites, trouble listening: many parents will wonder if their kids' behaviour is typical or a sign of autism or ADHD.

Dr Preeya chats to developmental pediatrician and mother of three Dr Anisha Pillay about neurodivergence - what is it?

What signs might prompt you to check in with a qualified health professional?

And what does “seeing a GP or pediatrician” actually look like?

Whilst Preeya and Anisha share plenty of practical titbits on this huge topic (with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder) they also provide a big dose of reassurance - there is no “normal”.

The discussions in this podcast are general in nature and do not replace the need for you to see a qualified health professional for any concerns you may have.

Guest: Dr Anisha Pillay - Thrive Paediatrics

Links: ASDetect App https://asdetect.org

Instagram: ⁠⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠⁠

Books: ⁠⁠Eat, Sleep, Play, Love⁠ by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠

⁠Preorder ⁠Full Plate⁠⁠, out 1 May

Life will throw a lot of challenges at you that may not seem medical, but as a GP, Dr Preeya is often just there to listen.

Preeya and Megan Burslem (host of Classic Breakfast on ABC Classic) met through work and had a clash of souls (yep, it’s a thing - we think!). Two humans discussing everything from the pressures on women (from diet culture, family planning and relationships) to mental health (and yes there are some tears so be warned)

If any of the topics raised in this episode are confronting for you please see a qualified health professional like your GP or psychologist, or seek help through organisations such as Lifeline (13 11 14). You are not alone.

The discussions in this podcast are general in nature and do not replace the need for you to see a qualified health professional for any concerns you may have.

Guest:

Megan Burslem

Links:
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Instagram: ⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠ @meganburslem

Books: ⁠Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠

Preorder ⁠Full Plate⁠, out 1 May