JOY Drive

26 Jan 2026

Kai Schweizer: Why Eating Disorders Are More Common for LGBTQIA+ People

Diet and Nutrition, LGBTIQA+ Community, Mental Health, Personal Safety

Eating disorders affect LGBTQIA+ people at significantly higher rates and the reasons go far beyond food. PhD candidate Kai Schweizer explains how minority stress, body surveillance and non-affirming care increase risk, and what supportive, inclusive treatment actually looks like.

Guest: Kai Schweizer, PhD Candidate in Youth Mental Health from The University of Western Australia and The Kids Research Institute

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...