Feeding the Mind: Body Stories Unveiled

Binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa often go unnoticed, even in primary care. Many sufferers struggle in silence, their symptoms misunderstood or dismissed. But what if we could spot the signs earlier and improve treatment? How could we improve it in primary care? Join us for a deep dive into how we identify and manage these conditions, the challenges faced by GPs, and how we can bridge the gap in care. Whether you work in healthcare or are just curious, this talk will change the way you think about eating disorders. Come for the science, stay for the conversation

Exercise is the best thing you can do for your health. Exercise can also help us make better dietary choices and potentially lose weight, but not in the way most people think. We often use exercise as a weight loss tool to "offset" calories consumed. This creates a toxic relationship with exercise where we either engage in exercise we don't enjoy or overdo it leading to injury. In this talk, I will discuss the ways in which regular exercise, of all kinds, can improve the brain systems that help us make healthier dietary decisions and reduce our intake of high-calorie "junk foods".

In this talk, I will explore how cultural, societal, and personal factors shape the way South Asian women in the UK perceive their bodies. From beauty standards to family expectations and media representation, I will discuss the unique pressures they face and their impact on identity.