Audrey's Story - family dynamics, ongoing medical issues, giving up the guilt, finding love and identity

<p>Hello! We're dropping in for a bonus Lived Experience episode today with one of our Ambassadors, Audrey. Audrey shares her story as she would if she were speaking at an event or to a group of people in recovery. We want you to hear our Ambassador's stories in their own words, uninterrupted.&nbsp;</p> <p>Audrey's story includes:</p> <ul> <li>Challenging family dynamics, including how that impacted her eating disorder and her recovery</li> <li>Ongoing medical challenges</li> <li>What helped in her recovery</li> <li>What didn't help in her recovery!</li> <li>How she maintains her ongoing wellness&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Big thanks to Audrey for being the first EDV Ambassador to share her story like this on our podcast. We plan to bring you more Ambassador's stories in the future!</p> <p>Enjoy this podcast? Subscribe/follow to ensure you never miss an episode!</p> <p>This podcast is informed by lived experience and professional practice. It is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice. If this podcast prompts you to seek further help and if you live in Victoria, our team at the EDV Hub is here to listen and support you. The EDV Hub is a free and confidential helpline service providing information and peer support for Victorians experiencing eating disorders and those who are supporting them. The EDV Hub operates Monday - Friday from 9:30AM to 4:30PM.</p> <p>📞 CONTACT THE HUB:</p> <p>Call: 1300 550 236<br> Email: hub@eatingdisorders.org.au<br> Web Enquiry: www.eatingdisorders.org.au</p> <p>If you are located outside of Victoria, please contact The Butterfly Foundation: www.butterfly.org.au</p> <p>🌿 FIND EDV ON SOCIALS:</p> <p>Instagram: @eatingdisordersvictoria<br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/EatingDisordersVictoria/">www.facebook.com/EatingDisordersVictoria/</a><br> Twitter: @ed_victoria<br> TikTok: @ed_vict</p> <p>EDV acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast is recorded. The Boonwurrung and Woiwurrung people of the Kulin nation. We pay our res