21 - Eating Disorders in Trans and Gender Diverse Folk with Kai Schweizer

On this episode of Paved with Gold, we are joined by sexologist, researcher and youth worker Kai Schweizer (they/he) to talk about eating disorders in trans and gender-diverse people. We chat about the prevalence of eating disorders in the T&GD community, how current practices are falling short and why some of these practices can be compared to conversion practices. Clinicians...this is a must listen!!

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RESOURCES:

For Australia:
InsideOut Institute
The Butterfly Foundation or call 1800 334 673
National Eating Disorder Collaboration
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
1800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732

For the UK:
Beat Eating Disorders
National Centre for Eating Disorders
TalkED

For the US:
National Eating Disorder Association
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) - Canada
Eating Disorder Hope
Alliance for Eating Disorders
Project Heal

Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC)

For more links and resources, check out our website.

Disclaimer: This podcast is general in nature and has not taken your personal circumstances or medical history into account. We are here to share our own experiences and the things we have found helpful throughout our personal recovery journeys. Please remember that each person's journey and circumstances are different, and not all of the information contained in this podcast may be relatable to you. It's important you consult your own GP or recovery team to seek out tailored advice before making any important decisions relating to your own health and recovery process.