Acceptance and Commitment with Psychologist Harriet

Understanding Body Matters Podcast

On this week’s episode, I am super excited to be bringing back our lovely guest and Psychologist here at BodyMatters Harriet Iles. Harriet has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Harriet did complete a degree in law however, new her true passions were really to become a Psychologist. This is where Harriet then completed her Honours in Psychology at the University of Sydney. Where Harriet is now a Registered Psychologist practicing at BodyMatters Australasia as well as at the Ramsay Clinic Northside, working in eating disorder treatment.

On this week’s episode we will be speaking about the concept of acceptance and commitment. Where Harriet discusses the importance of acknowledging, validating, and accepting emotions. While also moving towards commitment, action, and change in eating disorder recovery. This is where Harriet goes through the various skills and tool’s we can use to better move through our emotions and circumstances. Where Harriet talks about putting the eating disorder thoughts “‘on trial’” and creating a better dialogue for ourselves. To initiate the meaningful change in our lives that we are looking for. So please enjoy our next lovely guest, Harriet!

Podcast summary:

1. Accepting and validating your situation

2. Moving through your emotions

3. Defusing eating disorder thoughts

4. Committed action

5. You are worthy of committing to yourself

6. Strengthening your self-awareness muscle

7. Self-compassion and being kind to self

Links from the episode:

BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠

BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau

Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠1800 33 4673⁠. You can also ⁠chat online⁠ or ⁠email