by Catie Kirke | Oct 16, 2014 | ART Challenges, ART Your Body
In comparison to the rest of the world Australia’s alcohol consumption is well above average. And the Northern Territory contributes greatly to our the Aussie ‘world class average’ According to data from the Menzies School of Health Research … If the Northern...
by Catie Kirke | Sep 11, 2014 | ART In The Media, ART Your Body
During Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week from 1-7 September 2014 I was invited in to the studio at Mix 1049 Darwin to talk about the prevalence of body image issues and eating disorders within our community. Body dissatisfaction is widespread and directly...
by Catie Kirke | Jul 10, 2014 | ART Your Body
I’m no expert, however I have been around the block a few times when it comes to diet, fitness, good food and weight management. And today I’m on my soapbox about ‘low fat’. Take a look around your local supermarket – low fat products are...
by Catie Kirke | Jun 20, 2014 | ART In The Media, ART Your Body
Have you ever compared yourself to the women you see in magazines or on TV? What do you feel and say when you look in the mirror? ‘Woohoo! I am gorgeous.’ Or ‘Oh yuk. LOOK at me’ On Thursday 11th June 2014 I convened a panel discussion about body image, the beauty...
by Catie Kirke | May 22, 2014 | ART In The Media, ART The Woman in You, ART Your Body
We are bombarded daily with media images of the ‘thin ideal’, flawless skin, perfect features, photo-shopped celebrities and cover models. These images become the ‘ideal’ that we think we should look like, yet less than 5% of the female...
by Catie Kirke | Apr 10, 2014 | ART In The Media, ART Your Body
This morning I was invited to join Mix Breakfast hosts Iliara and Greg on Mix 1049 Darwin to chat about the Australian model Cassi van den Dungen and the criticism surrounding her weight at Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week …….oh boy …body image and the...