Eating Disorder & Body Image Expert Psychologist, Juliette Thomson | How To Manage Your Mental Health During Christmas & The Holiday Season When Living With Coeliac Disease & Being on a Gluten Free Diet Using Preparation, Planning, Self-Care & Curiosity

A Gluten Free Podcast 
Episode 106 

My guest on today’s episode is psychologist, specialising in eating disorders & body image, Juliette Thomson. We’ll talk about managing our mental health during Christmas & the holiday season when living with coeliac disease, the importance of planning & preparation & how using self-care is pivotal during these times. 

What we’ll cover:

* Mentally preparing for Christmas time & the holiday season when living with coeliac disease
* The importance of planning, preparation & offering solutions rather than problems 
* How to avoid feeling like a burden at these times 
* Dealing with ignorance & insults with curiosity & interest 
* Navigating body image issues & disordered eating during these times 

Links 

Juliette Thomson Website

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Get in touch

You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com  📩

You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family  released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

Disclaimer

The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.

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