Amy Molloy | Public figure
Amy Molloy
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25.01.2022 How to support someone with an eating disorder (during a food shortage). There are many ways this pandemic can harm our emotional well-being. As an anorexia recoveree, whose life revolved around eating habits and rigid schedules, these chaotic times would have led to a downward spiral. So, how can you support a disordered eater (or yourself)? *note: every ED is different but these thoughts are based on my personal experience. ~ Acknowledge the impact: When I was in the midst ...of my ED, not being able to buy porridge oats (and the ONLY brand of oats I felt safe to eat) would have filled my whole body with fear. This isn’t the time to nonchalantly tell them, Just eat something else. See their panic as a deeper need for help. ~ Help them find alternatives: What will they feel safe to eat instead (because eating another brand of breakfast cereal is better than starving). Small steps, not big leaps! ~ Avoid the supermarket: During my ED, a trip to the supermarket could lead to pure terror at the best of times. Help them to avoid the shops by offering to buy a few specific things, BUT... ~ Don’t bulk buy for them. And if someone with an ED lives in your home, don’t store your stockpiles in a place they’ll see all the time. Huge piles of food are a trigger. . ~ Walk + talk. How would I feel if my gym shut at the height of my ED? Terrified! Again, don’t be tempted to say just don’t exercise (which in my case would have led to zero calorie intake). Suggest going for a walk or an online yoga class. Ideally use YOUR subscription so you can (kindly) limit how much they log-on. ~ It’s beyond food. Be aware, the disordered eater you love may also be spiralling about a loss of control around money, their work, their friendships. ~ Look for help! Even if a disordered eater has been in recovery for years, this might be the time to seek professional help. Beyondblue, and SANE Australia have great resources, and most doctors are offering phone consults now. . Remember, everyone’s reaction to this situation will be different because everyone’s history is different. Please share this with anyone you think it could support. Together, we heal.
24.01.2022 Two years ago I recorded the audiobook version of TE O I IE E with a newborn, whilst I had the flu (not recommended!). Swigging a husband-made mixture of rum, lemon and who-knows-what in the toilets of the recording studio to try to keep my voice alive. In hindsight, it was probably the beginning of the toughest phase of motherhood I've ever survived - but we came out the other side closer than ever! That recording has taken over two years to become available to... the public (a reminder that the 'very important' project that pushes you over your limits is probably not as urgent as you've been told it is!) But, I do trust there's a reason the audiobook has come out this month... in the midst of a period of global adversity for all of us. If, like me, you have no time for reading but would love an emotional pick-me-up, and a reminder that ' to cope with se circumstances' ... you can download the book today! With love xx https://www.hayhouse.com/the-world-is-a-nice-place-audiodow
22.01.2022 O TO EYE YO EEIG [EE OOE] OOIG EET Because, if your house is anything like ours, you can never have enough colouring books. And, because right now, we ALL need a little reminder during craft time to: TKE Y E T IT ITO OE... You can download the pdf now straight from my website by clicking the COLOURING SHEET button on my children's book page via the link below (no need to even enter an email address). And a big THANK YOU to my kick-arse designer for creating this for me today, as a gift for you all! Please #share! https://www.amymolloy.com.au/storytelling-for-healing-child
21.01.2022 STORY TIME for your little ones! I recorded a Youtube reading of O TO EYE YO EEIG ... to give grownups 4-minutes of quiet time and your tiny people a little bit of help with those big emotions x... https://youtu.be/U5GKHYN3Mok
14.01.2022 As grownups, if we can even teach our little people to self-soothe for a few minutes, we can find a window to soothe ourselves https://www.amymolloy.com.au/storytelling-for-healing-child
11.01.2022 E'E GOIG GO! In the last three days Kinderling Kids Radio have seen a huge surge in families tuning into my TOYTEIG O EIG audiobook series. Lots of families with big feelings to process!!! So happy to offer these stories (FOR FREE!) to stressed out parents and anxious little ones. Books in the Series: ... ’ Tune in with your little ones via the Kinderling Kids App or link below. xx https://www.kinderling.com.au/storytelling-for-healing
11.01.2022 TIE OOK E: н му! One resource for you: one for your little people! During April I’m offering a special bundle of both my books (The World is a Nice Place + How to Recycle Your Feelings). Purchase my children’s book from my website, click the TIE E option (in the 'quantity' drop-down) and I’ll send my grown-up self help book as a gift! Why? Because, I feel like my memoir was written for this moment (and I have boxes in my garage so may as ...well share them!) More importantly, parents and kiddies... with the right tools we can all heal from this together! Click the link below to grab yours! *Australia only https://www.amymolloy.com.au//howtorecycleyourfeelings-chi #storytellingforhealing #australianreads
10.01.2022 WE WON (TWICE!) In my newborn bubble, I totally missed the email to tell me that How to Recycle Your Feelings is the first place winner in the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards by Story Monsters the Literary Resource for Teachers and Librarians. We won both their Health AND their Growing Pains categories (for books that help children understand the changes they go through as they mature).... The happiest surprise news!
10.01.2022 IO-ETE IT E! Without putting too much pressure on your home-time, I know from my DMs that a lot of you are hoping to use this life stage to kickstart a creative project - especially, for many people, a book. Or, a way to share your personal story with the world. As we're all reining in our spending, I'm offering 70 on my online course: * Book Writing 101: a simple formula for non-fiction storytelling... * Storytelling for Healing; how to share your story publicity in a way that raises your profile but protect yourself. Available worldwide, lifetime access, two sessions per subject that can be watched anytime, on a schedule that suits you. All info on my website (amymolloy.com.au) under PUBLIC WRITING COURSES. At checkout just put in the discount code: 70ETE Even when we're geographically apart, there's no need to create alone. xx https://www.amymolloy.com.au/amy-molloy-public-writing-coac
05.01.2022 O I E IE-ETE T & O I OT YE? You asked I recorded some thoughts on coping with illness-related #ptsd during COVID-19. If you’ve found fears around illness/death resurfacing from your past, this one is for you. Please share with anyone you think could benefit too!... https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-6CbzwJfDx/ x
05.01.2022 New book just dropped!!!! Tune in!!!!
04.01.2022 Love that you’re loving this Tune in via the Kinderling Kids Radio app!
03.01.2022 I I' Y Y OE OE I Y. This is an (uncomfortable) truth about my role as a mama that I've learnt - but try to avoid sometimes. Whether I like it or not, generally, my family's happiness level is set by my emotional wellbeing. When I'm stressed my babies react, my husband reacts, the house implodes. When I'm contented, they all reflect it... ... Simple? But also a HUGE PRESSURE - especially in a global pandemic. Which is why, in the last few years, the Happy Mama Program and podcast by Amy Taylor Kabbaz has been a god-send, and my motherhood best friend. And, why I'd shout her new offering from the rooftops - a (very, very affordable) 4-week virtual program designed to support mamas emotional and physical health during these chaotic times. I'll be tuning in as a participant, but also jumping on a LIVE CALL with everyone towards the end of the four weeks to chat trauma-healing (because, we'll all need it by then!) Want to know more? Click the link below: , https://www.amytaylorkabbaz.com/a/23915/cyFDpWvz
