Join us as we chat with Christina Mollenhauer, an ANZAED credentialed eating disorder dietitian, about her winding journey to specialising in eating disorder recovery. With her personal experience and professional expertise, Christina shares her approach to mentoring, intuitive eating and navigating social media’s impact on body image. We also dive into strategies for supporting your own mental health as a practitioner and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced dietitian, this episode offers valuable insights and advice for working with clients on their path to recovery.
Hosted by Brooke Delfino
Biography
Christina Mollenhauer is an Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders (ANZAED) credentialed Eating Disorder dietitian. She provides online support to clients and collaborates with organisations to raise awareness about eating disorders and body image issues. Her mission is to help clients develop a balanced relationship with food, regain their health and find peace with their bodies. Her specialised training in body image and her personal experience with an eating disorder deepens her compassion and empathy in her work.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The path to becoming an ANZAED credentialed eating disorder dietitian
- How Christina’s lived experience influences her empathy, client interactions and approach to professional boundaries
- Strategies for introducing intuitive eating principles to clients in different stages of recovery
- Ways to support clients through the pressures of social media and body image
- The importance of mental health support for practitioners
This episode discusses sensitive topics related to eating disorders, body image and recovery. If these topics are triggering, please listen with care and we encourage you to seek support from a healthcare professional.
Additional resources
For support, visit Butterfly Foundation.
Click here for support for health professionals.
Click here for more information about ANZAED credentialling
Connect with Christina at christinamollenhauer.com or on Instagram @christinaskitchen
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