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Wellness Mythbusters: Separating Health Facts from Fiction
To round up our exploration of this year’s BIEDAW theme ‘Redefining ‘Wellness’ – Stories We’re Sold About Health and Our Bodies,’ we’re debunking some of the most common wellness myths and what the evidence actually tells us.
11 Sep, 2026
Beyond the Wellness Hype: Unpacking the Link Between Misinformation, Diet Culture, and How They Shape Our Views on Health
As we continue through Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW), we're taking a closer look at how wellness culture influences the way we think about food, health, and our bodies. InsideOut Institute Senior Dietitian Maureen Moerbeck unpacks the rise of wellness misinformation, why it can be harmful, and what genuine wellbeing looks like beyond weight, appearance, and perfection.
08 Sep, 2026
Voices from Lived Experience: Reclaiming Wellness, in Recovery and Beyond
This week (7-13 September 2026) marks Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW), and this year’s theme is 'Redefining "Wellness" – Stories We're Sold About Health and Our Bodies.' In a world where wellness is often shaped by trends, marketing, and social media, we wanted to hear from the people whose voices matter most. We asked members of our Lived Experience, Family & Carers Reference Group what wellness means to them, and how they choose to stay well in recovery and beyond.
07 Sep, 2026
Know the Signs, Start the Conversation: Eating Disorders and Type 1 Diabetes
How much do you know about eating disorders in people living with type 1 diabetes? From misconceptions about who develops eating disorders to misunderstandings about how to approach eating disorders with people with T1D, there are many myths that can prevent people from getting the support they need.
17 Jul, 2026
Beyond “looksmaxxing”: Men have always been at risk of eating disorders
Growing discussion around online trends like “looksmaxxing” have pushed concerns surrounding men’s body image into the spotlight. But eating disorders among men are not new. In recognition of International Men’s Health week, we spoke with Patrick McGrath, Senior Clinical Psychologist at InsideOut Institute, to unpack the discourse.
16 Jun, 2026
“Moving closer to personalised care” — InsideOut’s Clinical Trials in Focus
To mark International Clinical Trials Day, we sat down with Dr Kristen McParland and Dr Kristi Griffiths about how our clinical trials help us move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach, and towards eating disorder care that is tailored to the individual.
20 May, 2026
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