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A timely exploration of how weight-loss drugs can affect far more than appetite and weight, examining their potential impact on mood, body image, eating behaviours and psychological wellbeing — and why mental health professionals need to be part of the conversation.

A thoughtful exploration of how ageing can expose the hidden cost of a lifetime spent masking and coping with neurodivergence, and why midlife burnout may be a signal for understanding, adaptation and a kinder way forward.

A thought-provoking exploration of “food noise”, GLP-1 weight-loss injections and disordered eating, questioning whether suppressing appetite addresses the real issue or simply masks the complex relationship between hunger, food, body image and emotional wellbeing.

An insightful exploration of the often-overlooked connections between ADHD, autism and eating disorders, revealing how sensory needs, executive functioning, masking and emotional regulation can shape a person’s relationship with food.

A powerful personal account of eating disorder recovery, infertility and pregnancy loss, revealing the devastating impact weight stigma and misplaced blame can have — and why compassionate, individualised healthcare matters.

I had bariatric surgery in May 2021. It was supposed to be the solution — the thing that would finally “fix” me. But maybe I should start at the beginning. I’ve struggled with weight for as long as I can remember. I was that “chubby baby” — at 6 months old, I weighed as much as the average 18-month-old. By the time I was 11, I was sent to my first weight-loss camp for overweight children. I ended up at three of those before I reached adulthood. They lasted 4 to 8 weeks each —

An insightful exploration of why neurodivergent individuals may be particularly vulnerable to disordered eating, examining the hidden influence of interoception, sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation and masking on our relationship with food.

An insightful exploration of why traditional therapy can fall short for neurodivergent clients, and how neurodiversity-affirming approaches can create more understanding, effective and supportive therapeutic experiences.

Discover the surprising connections between impulsive shopping, overspending, eating behaviours and neurodivergence. Explore how ADHD and autism can shape our relationship with reward, routine and emotional regulation — and why behaviours that look similar on the surface may have very different causes.