Mariana Prutton, San Franciso-based Therapist Specialising in Eating Disorders and Body Image

Episode TEN is with the super knowledgeable and lovely Mariana 'Mar' Prutton. 

Mar is a San Franciso-based Therapist who specialises in supporting people with disordered eating and eating disorders, body image issues, and endometriosis. Mar also provides consultation and training to other therapists working with clients with disordered eating and body image issues. 

Mar's expertise in these areas extends beyond her clinical practice. She has lived experience with an eating disorder and with endo herself. 

In this chat, Mar shares her insights on the intersection of eating disorders, body image, and conditions like endometriosis. Mar shares a bit of her own eating disorder and endo journey, her insights on how having endometriosis can exacerbate body image issues, food anxiety, and disordered eating behaviours, and her approach and recommendations for navigating this tricky territory.   

Be sure to follow Mar here, check out her resource packed website here, and learn more about her virtual Endometriosis and Mental Health Support Group in California here.  

Many thanks to Astrid for supporting Season One of the podcast. You can learn more about Western Sydney University's 'EndoCann' clinical trials here. And be sure to check out Astrid's excellent Endo Resource Hub.

Learn about endokind here and follow along here.

Artwork by Lynn Bremner

Music by Coda Chroma

Photography by Gang of Babes.

DISCLAIMER: The content you hear on this podcast is of a general, educational nature and should never be interpreted as medical or mental health advice. Information and opinions shared may not suit your body or situation or resonate with you personally. Everyone is different. Take what resonates, leave the rest. 

Always consult a medical or mental health professional to assess what’s right for you and your situation. Individualised healthcare for the win!                                    

If you require immediate mental health support, please contact your local crisis support service. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In the case of an emergency, call 000. 

For support with eating disorders and body image issues within Australia, you can contact The Butterfly Foundation. Helpline: 1800 33 4673. Instagram here.