Overcoming A Raging Eating Disorder
11/28/21 • 49 min
In this episode Millie chats with Nikki Matthews who at 40 years of age has overcome a raging eating disorder to become the first age group female in the 2021 NZ IronMan and 4th in her age group at the IronMan world championships.They discuss the New Zealand mental health system, the importance of lived experience and the role that IronMan played in her healing journey.
There is hope at ended.org.au
endED is a nonprofit organisation and needs your support to continue providing guidance and hope for those affected by eating disorders. DONATE HERE
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Find out more about Millie Thomas.
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In this episode Millie chats with Nikki Matthews who at 40 years of age has overcome a raging eating disorder to become the first age group female in the 2021 NZ IronMan and 4th in her age group at the IronMan world championships.They discuss the New Zealand mental health system, the importance of lived experience and the role that IronMan played in her healing journey.
There is hope at ended.org.au
endED is a nonprofit organisation and needs your support to continue providing guidance and hope for those affected by eating disorders. DONATE HERE
Follow endED on Facebook or Instagram
Find out more about Millie Thomas.
Follow Millie Thomas on Instagram: @millietnz
@endedaustralia
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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There is hope at ended.org.au
endED is a nonprofit organisation and needs your support to continue providing guidance and hope for those affected by eating disorders. DONATE HERE
Follow endED on Facebook or Instagram
Find out more about Millie Thomas.
Follow Millie Thomas on Instagram: @millietnz
@endedaustralia
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There is hope at ended.org.au
endED is a nonprofit organisation and needs your support to continue providing guidance and hope for those affected by eating disorders. DONATE HERE
Follow endED on Facebook or Instagram
Find out more about Millie Thomas.
Follow Millie Thomas on Instagram: @millietnz
@endedaustralia
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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