Category: Videos & Podcasts

Books June Alexander in podcast with Karin Lewis on eating disorder recovery and the diary

June Alexander in podcast with Karin Lewis on eating disorder recovery and the diary

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A podcast with eating disorder therapist Karin Lewis tells of how a love of writing and family helped me to forge a life of my own, beyond a 44-year battle with anorexia nervosa. As background to the podcast interview, Karin invited me to address the following questions: Recovery questions Do you believe recovery...

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The Diary Healer News What does an eating disorder look like to you?

What does an eating disorder look like to you?

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Do you think you can tell a person has an eating disorder just by their appearance? Do you think a person with an eating disorder looks a certain way? Do you think they are either very fat or very thin, depending on the type of eating disorder? Wrong, wrong, wrong....

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Videos & Podcasts Interview: Mamamia’s podcast ‘The Quicky’

Interview: Mamamia’s podcast ‘The Quicky’

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We thank Mamamia and The Quicky for helping to raise awareness about eating disorders (ED) and in particular, EDs impacting adult women. June was delighted to share her story and the message that recovery is possible at every age. Click here to listen or search ‘The Quicky’ in your podcast app.

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June speaks with Dr. Cynthia M. Bulik – Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative

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June was delighted to join Dr. Cynthia M. Bulik, principal investigator for the Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI), for a Facebook Live recently. June speaks about her story and experience of anorexia nervosa, and how diary writing can help people on their journey to peace and wellbeing.  EDGI Australia:...

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Videos & Podcasts Routledge ‘Experts on Mental Health’ hub

Routledge ‘Experts on Mental Health’ hub

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June was thrilled to be invited to contribute to the Routledge Experts on Mental Health hub. You can access the hub via this link – look for June’s video at the top of the list: How can diary writing help as a survival tool in eating disorders?

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Videos & Podcasts Interview with June Alexander – OCR FM (Geelong)

Interview with June Alexander – OCR FM (Geelong)

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June was interviewed recently by Edwina and Greg McHenry on Community Connect. Listen via iTunes or OCR FM podcasts.

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Videos & Podcasts Podcast: A Girl Called Tim: Escape from an Eating Disorder Hell

Podcast: A Girl Called Tim: Escape from an Eating Disorder Hell

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Hello – I’m June Alexander, and I’m going to speak to you today about my memoir, A Girl Called Tim: Escape from an Eating Disorder Hell. I’m going to read from my memoir, and first of all I’m going to read the introduction. Click here to access the podcast.

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Videos & Podcasts The surprising prevalence of eating disorders among older people

The surprising prevalence of eating disorders among older people

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Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia are often thought of as diseases that affect young people. However there’s growing evidence that thousands of older Australians are also suffering silently. Older women are particularly susceptible, especially when their bodies are going changes like menopause or after pregnancy. Aired on 7.30 Report,...

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Videos & Podcasts June Alexander’s videos

June Alexander’s videos

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Three-part series June filmed as part of a CQU course: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: An interview with June for the Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED), featured on the website reachoutandrecover.com.au: An introductory video for lifestoriesdiary.com: An anecdote about a workshop conducted by June: A look at...

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Videos & Podcasts Making waves on radio

Making waves on radio

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Listen to Paula Konetjl and Hayden Miller, The Morning Crew on Geelong BayFM 93.9, interview June about eating disorders and the important messages in My Kid Is Back and A Girl Called Tim. Geelong 93.9BayFM — Making waves in the fight against eating disorders Your browser does not support the audio element. Genevieve Jacobs...

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