Eating Disorders
Exploring the relationship between genes and eating disorders
We need to understand the biological origins of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating to develop effective treatments, says psychology professor Dr Cynthia Bulik. Audio
Eating disorders: 168% increase in hospital admissions of children
The number of Kiwis suffering from eating disorders has skyrocketed over the last five years, figures reveal.
'Slim-thick' body type more dangerous than ultra-thin
The 'thin' ideal has long been identified as a threat to girls' body image, but new research has shown that there is an even more dangerous body type than 'ultra-thin' - and we have Kim Kardashian to… Audio
Petition calls for improved treatment for eating disorders
Rebecca Toms is a Christchurch mother of a recovered eating disorder sufferer and along with Nicki Wilson, the chair of the Eating Disorders Association of New Zealand talk to Jesse about what changes… Audio
NZ Facing Eating Disorder Crisis
In the year since the first national lockdown, there's been a massive spike in people needing help for serious eating disorders - particularly adolescents. At Auckland's Starship Children's hospital… Audio
Eating disorders: new survey reveals cost to carers
A new study has shone a light on the significant financial impact on carers of people eating disorders. The Otago University study surveyed 137 carers most of whom were parents of someone affected by… Audio
Kristie Amadio: improving treatment for eating disorders
Life coach and counsellor Kristie Amadio is using her own experiences to help others recover from eating disorders. Formerly a top level weightlifter, she developed anorexia as a teenager while in… Audio
Caitlin Moran: More Than A Woman
Big bums, married sex, Botox, teenagers and ageing parents. Columnist and author Caitlin Moran has tackled writing about the challenges of middle age with the same passion and humour that endeared her… Audio
Increase in eating disorder referrals after lockdown
Lockdown was hard on those who have body image issues and eating disorders. Audio
World's largest investigation into eating disorders and genetics
New Zealand researchers are looking for more than 3500 volunteers for the world's largest investigation into eating disorder genetics. Audio
Unknown pleasures: 'Here Be Monsters'
Back in Ye Olden Days 'Here Be Monsters' is what map-makers are supposed to have written over unknown and unexplored parts of the world on their charts. It's also the name of an offbeat, arty show… Audio
Woman in mental health care was close to death, family says
A Christchurch woman who is under the care of the Canterbury DHB's mental health services, has been admitted to hospital is such an emaciated state that her family fear she was days away from dying. Audio
Āhei: Bringing order back to eating
Hamilton based social-enterprise Ahei was set up late last year by Katie Babbott and Michaela Latimer to curtail the number of people waiting for support for eating disorders. The duo look to provide… Audio
Beating an eating disorder
What are our children eating ? And what if they're actually not eating much at all ? Katy Gosset talks to parents about the rise of eating disorders. Audio
Demand for help with eating disorders expected to rise with new film
The Eating Disorder Association is preparing for an influx of people reaching out for help with today's release of the Netflix film, To the Bone. Audio
Ashleigh Young: essays and exercise
Ashleigh Young is a poet, essayist and editor, and teaches creative science writing at the International Institute of Modern Letters. Her first collection of personal essays is Can You Tolerate This… Audio
Juliette Burton: bodies, disorders and comedy
Charlotte Graham interviews the award-winning writer and performer who is a supporter of the mental health and eating disorder charities, and is bringing her award-winning stand-up comedy show Look At… Audio