Matt sits down with Lili Mooney for an eye opening conversation about her struggle with eating disorders, the support she had from family, and ultimately, her resilience and overcoming. This podcast is an offshoot of the Running for Resilience community — and part of our goal to help make Canberra suicide-free by 2033. Whether you’re here to listen, learn, or just feel a little less alone — we’re glad you’re here

👇 Chapters

• 00:00 – Intro

• 00:48 – Introduction of Lili Mooney

• 01:30 – Lili opens up about her eating disorder and why she shared her story

• 06:00 – Did Lili feel like she was the only one going through anorexia at such a young age?

• 07:22 – When did Lili realise she had an eating disorder?

• 10:35 – What’s different now compared to when she was diagnosed with anorexia?

• 12:24 – Sometimes humour helps in reflection

• 13:28 – Lili reflects on her time in the paediatric ward

• 16:44 – How long was Lili in specialised care?

• 17:17 – Lili reflects on her state of mind during her time in care

• 18:39 – Lili’s moment of positive mindset shift

• 22:33 – Lili’s gratitude for family support

• 24:48 – Resilience, safety nets, and when she first felt “normal”

• 26:54 – You’re not you when you’re hungry

• 28:25 – What would you say to your past self?

• 30:10 – Understanding empathy through others’ struggles 31:52 – Anorexia is like an addiction

• 32:43 – How has it made Lili a better person?

• 34:23 – Batemans Bay Half Marathon winner

• 37:08 – When Lili started to run again – 5k Lifeline run

• 38:32 – Calling Lifeline

• 42:55 – Lili’s involvement in R4R – how did she find it?

• 45:42 – What would Lili tell someone going through the same thing she did?

• 48:06 – “You can do it – just need to keep fighting”

• 49:45 – Outro