In this week's episode, Han is joined by Sophie Temple. Sophie is a final-year Doctoral Researcher specialising in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image (including body dissatisfaction and body appreciation) during the menopausal transition. My research focuses on how menopausal quality of life impacts these factors, utilising both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

We discuss:

• Sophie PhD research on body image, disordered eating, and menopause.
• The surprising gap in eating disorder research in midlife.
• How menopause impacts women’s confidence, identity at work and hormones.
• Body dissatisfaction, weight gain and the role of HRT and diet culture.
• How to develop stronger body appreciation through movement and community.
• Navigating menopause as a chance to reclaim auton ...