From an episode of Radiotherapy∙Presented by Miss Peri Neum

Interview

Radiotherapy: Eating Disorders in the Age of Algorithms

Paul Bird, CEO of Eating Disorders Victoria, joins Miss Peri Neum to discuss the growing prevalence of eating disorders, and the role social media plays in shaping how we see ourselves.

From looksmaxxing trends to algorithms serving up an endless stream of diet fads, Paul explores how online pressures can fuel obsessive behaviours, while stressing that there's never just one cause behind an eating disorder.

Paul Bird
Listen to Radiotherapy: Eating Disorders in the Age of Algorithms29:29∙11 October 2026∙