Infuse Issue 11 May 2020 | Page 10

Thank you, that is very kind. It’s been
a wonderful journey, working on The
Imperfects podcast. We all struggle
from time to time, we are all insecure...
basically, no one is perfect. This modern
world we live in however, is experiencing
a perfectionist epidemic. Social media is
screaming at us that we must be perfect
to be happy. Our podcast is trying very
hard to break that down. Anyway, I haven’t
answered your question, I’ve just plugged
the podcast! It’s a tough one to answer.
I really love every person we have had
on. Missy Higgins was a difficult one for
me as I’ve had an enormous crush on
her for a long time. If I had to choose
one though, I think I would also choose
Ryan’s episode. As well as being a very
helpful interview for those struggling with
issues around jealousy, lack of purpose,
and battling insecurities, it was a really
nice exploration of our friendship. From
me unashamedly bailing him up in a cafe
to take a selfie with him to where we are
now, where I quite genuinely see him as
one of my nearest and dearest friends.
Images courtesy of The Resilience Project
© Dietitian Connection
"The food we put
in our body has
a massive impact
on not only our
physical wellbeing
but also our
mental wellbeing."
Why stop there. I love the man. He is
a beauty.
You mention your sister's diagnosis
of anorexia nervosa as a teenager
in your book, would you have any
take-aways for dietitians when they
are working with those individuals
and families impacted by eating
disorders?
Wow, what a beautiful question. I am
so happy you asked this. I do actually
have some advice for those of you who
are working with people with eating
disorders such as my sister’s. It’s pretty
simple.... don’t take it personally if
they don’t listen to you. They might
smile and nod and say all the right
things, but then completely disregard
everything that you say. There is very
little you can do when someone is
truly in the grips of a horrific eating
disorder such as anorexia nervosa. Not
to say you don’t do all that you can
to help them, but don’t get down on
yourself if they are not listening.
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