Freedom from Food

12/10/2026

On Friday, I was fortunate to attend an afternoon talk/training with veteran in the eating disorder field, Carolyn Costin, who has played a key role in getting Australia's first residential treatment center up and running for eating disorders.

Learn more about her story here! I found her approach and her outlook really grounding, simple in its message (being able to break down complex topics in such easy to understand ways is a skill!) and hopeful.

Carolyn Costin, founder of the first licensed residential eating disorder treatment facility in the world, and author of 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder, shares her lived experience.

17/09/2026

Thursday nights, for most of this year, I’ve been attending and getting to know the folks at an art club hosted by the Yarraville Community Centre.

Usually it’s a case of bringing in our own individual projects and sitting around having a chat and a laugh. Tonight, however, thanks to Selina Hiddle initiative and organisation, we did a “Bob Ross themed” paint, sip, and snack.

We all brought along some schnackies and, with Sel even showing up in character, we followed along a Bob Ross tutorial…..it was hilarious and so much fun!! Thanks again to Sel for organising it all. What a great group 🎨

10/09/2026

Some days are just not meant for working?

31/08/2026

Last day of winter vibes ☀️

29/08/2026

I am tiiired actually…..but fortunately, I can express myself through these cute earrings that I actually won recently through a Super lightweight steel earrings 🥰 competition. How lucky am I? I’ve got a few pairs of their earrings in my collection now, and I doubt these will be the last…

20/08/2026

This morning I took an Ollie-approved load of clothing to a charity I recently discovered, West Welcome Wagon , who provide material aid and support to asylum seekers and refugees in Melbourne’s west.

I’m posting about this, first, to share their organisation. If I didn’t know it existed until recently, you may not either. But second, to talk about some of the feelings that can come up about clothing. Specifically, letting go of clothes that no longer work for us. At the risk of sounding melodramatic, I suspect there may be some of my audience who can relate….

For a long time, I’ve found the task of sorting through and letting go of clothes a taxing, often emotional task.

Going through clothes reminds me of the money I’ve spent - often wasted - trying to find that “perfect piece” that will finally make me feel good enough.

I regret the blatant and wasteful consumerism of it all.

Clothes often remind me of specific memories, moments, or people, and how I felt when I last wore them. There can be a lot of attachment and grief.

They remind me of the sadness and disappointment I sometimes feel about my body. That it can no longer accommodate some of my favourite pieces.

Even though I work in this space, I’m not immune to these feelings. Even though I know that beauty and health are not found in only one body type, and I no longer believe they are; still, that deep programming can rise in these moments.

I’ve gone through this exercise many times, however, I felt this morning that I was able to be a bit more ruthless about letting go. Thinking about how these items will be used by some of the most vulnerable members of our society was helpful. The thought that I could do the smallest thing by letting go of something I’m not using to give to someone who may have lost everything, put things in perspective.

I can’t say the job is done. I’ll admit that there’s still some things i haven’t been ready to let go of. For now, they live in a box, out of sight, until I’m ready - leaving space for a wardrobe that I can open and know that everything fits, feels comfortable, and makes me feel confident.

17/08/2026

Always been a dreamer 💭 ❤️

14/08/2026

Looks like it’s someone’s birthday 🥳 Sheena Care

15/07/2026

Although as a psychologist I've niched myself in the eating disorder space, the reality is that most of my clients do not come to me with a diagnosable eating disorder. The reality is that most people live in the grey area.....

"Dr. Benedetta Conio, a psychiatrist who directs an outpatient nutrition clinic, says that, in her experience, the grey zone is where a lot of women find themselves. “There are women with anorexia,” she says, “then there is a [smaller] percentage who don’t care about their weight,” and then there is everyone else: “Women who feel the social pressure and suffer under it, but never enough to be diagnosed.” The NHS states that 52% of women are actively trying to lose weight right now, and the Mental Health Foundation’s recent findings show that many of us are also struggling with poor self-esteem; the charity states 45% of women feel ‘depressed’ because of their body image and just 19% are ‘satisfied’ with their physique"

This is why the phrase "eating disorders are everyone's business" was coined by clinical psychologist Dr. Sarah Maguire; because problems with disordered eating, as a culture, are not rare, uncommon or niche at all, but in fact, the unfortunate norm.

A psychiatrist, who supports others with eating disorders, reveals her own hidden struggle with body image and how she’s overcoming it

11/07/2026

Hi friends! It’s been over a year since I did one of these posts, and a bit has changed, so this is a fresh hello 👋🏻

My name is Bianca, I am a general psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist. I work mostly with individuals and families impacted by eating disorders and other struggles related to disordered eating and body image concerns. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and other addictions. And I offer gut-directed hypnotherapy for IBS! I see individuals of all ages and gender, and in all stages of recovery. I also work with many neurodivergent individuals and members of the q***r community (of which I am part of). I am based in Melbourne, Australia, and I offer in-person sessions as well as Telehealth.

As well as a clinical hat, I also wear a research hat. This year I began a PhD which I’m really excited about. I will be working with The National Eating Disorders Collaboration. We’ll be looking at embedding eating disorder training in tertiary healthcare curricula which reduces weight stigma in healthcare; an issue which significantly intersects with increasing numbers of eating disorders in our society, and one I feel very passionate about.

Wearing these two hats means dividing up my time. This divide may change as needed, nonetheless, I currently have my calendar open for appointments on Monday evenings, Tuesday’s, and Saturday’s. Link in bio for more information on the website, and a direct link to the booking system.

On this page you’ll get tidbits of information about ED’s, mental health, self-acceptance, and healing from diet culture. You’ll get some updates about my research and how that’s ticking along. And you’ll get lots of Ollie content 😍🐶 Ollie is a three year old toy poodle and the love of my life ❤️ If you join me for in-person sessions, you’ll get to meet her; she’s a friendly and sweet presence who loves when we have visitors ☺️

I look forward to connecting with you here. Feel free to reach out via the website at www.freedom from food.com.au or via email, at [email protected] if you have questions or would like to have a chat about yours or your loved one’s needs.