On this episode, Callie and Ash are joined by the Honourable Emily Suvaal MLC - Labor MP (she/her), Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, trade unionist, registered nurse and proud mother of two. She shares how her diagnosis of type-1 diabetes as a young child led to an eating disorder, how she navigated a trying journey to health through the public health system and how she is on a mission to fix it. Follow Emily Suvaal on Instagram @emilysuvaal You can watch Emily’s inaugural speech to parliament here. You can read her feature on the Guardian here. Follow Callie on Instagram @calsann.supportTo find out more and for more resources visit our website pavedwithgoldpodcast.comSend us an email at [email protected] us on instagram at @pavedwithgoldpodFollow us on Twitter at @PavedWithGoldAURESOURCES:For Australia:InsideOut InstituteThe Butterfly Foundation or call 1800 334 673National Eating Disorder CollaborationLifeline: 13 11 14Suicide Call Back service: 1300 659 4671800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732For the UK:Beat Eating DisordersNational Centre for Eating DisordersTalkEDFor the US:National Eating Disorder AssociationNational Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) - CanadaEating Disorder HopeAlliance for Eating DisordersProject HealFor more links and resources, check out our website.Disclaimer: This podcast is general in nature and has not taken your personal circumstances or medical history into account. We are here to share our own experiences and the things we have found helpful throughout our personal recovery journeys. Please remember that each person's journey and circumstances are different, and not all of the information contained in this podcast may be relatable to you. It's important you consult your own GP or recovery team to seek out tailored advice before making any important decisions relating to your own health and recovery process.

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