Disordered Culture

Disordered Culture: Raising Body-Confident Kids in a Digital World

A Live Q&A with Dietitian Rachael Wilson & Sex Therapist Jo Robertson

We live in a disordered culture - one that normalises self-criticism, moralises food, and idealises filtered, curated images of “perfection.”Our children are growing up surrounded by unrealistic beauty standards, influencer “wellness,” and constant screen exposure and it’s shaping how they see themselves, their bodies, and even their relationship with food.

As parents, we want to protect our kids, but it’s hard to know where to start. Do we limit screen time? Do we comment on influencers? What do we say when our child calls themselves “fat”? Or when they start skipping meals because of something they saw online?

Join Rachael Wilson, paediatric and eating disorder dietitian, and Jo Robertson, sex therapist and online safety advocate, for Disordered Culture an open, honest, and practical Q&A-style workshop unpacking the digital influences shaping kids’ body image, food relationships, and self-worth.

Together, they’ll explore:

• How diet culture shows up in kids’ screens - from “What I eat in a day” videos to “glow-up” trends

• The early signs of body dissatisfaction and disordered eating linked to online exposure

• What to do when your child compares their body or food choices to people online

• How to respond when they say things like:

  • “I look fat in this.”

  • “I saw a video about cutting out sugar.”

  • “Everyone at school is on a diet.”

  • “That influencer only eats ‘clean’ food.”

• Setting healthy boundaries around screen time without power struggles or shame

• Helping kids develop media literacy and body trust in a world of filters and algorithms

• Fostering resilience, curiosity, and critical thinking around what they see online

This workshop combines Rachael’s expertise in responsive feeding and body image with Jo’s work in digital culture, sexuality, and safety, offering parents a roadmap to raise confident, body-positive, and digitally aware kids.

About Jo Robertson

Jo Robertson is a sex therapist with a Master of Science in Medicine, specialising in sexuality, relationships, and the cultural influences shaping sexual norms. Her dissertation focused on adolescent porn consumption and its impacts. She has over 15 years’ experience in sexual health, education, and counselling.

Jo has worked as a child and youth trauma counsellor and has provided training to professionals, parents, and young people on navigating online sexual experiences. She currently works in advocacy, focusing on policy and regulation for children’s online safety.

Jo has delivered a TEDx talk, speaks internationally on intimacy, parenting, and sexual culture, and is the creator of Tricky Chats — an evidence-based parenting course helping parents guide their children’s sexual health, safety, and device use.

Tiered Pricing

We’re offering tiered pricing to make this event accessible to all families.Please select the tier that best reflects your current circumstances:

Tier 1: Overseas Holiday Pricing

For individuals or families who have taken or are planning to take an overseas holiday this year.By choosing Tier 1, you help subsidise the costs for those in less financially stable situations — ensuring more families can access this important workshop.

Tier 2: Domestic Holiday Pricing

For individuals or families who have taken or are planning a holiday within their home country this year.This mid-tier option reflects moderate financial flexibility while keeping the event affordable for others.

Tier 3: No Holiday Pricing

For individuals or families who haven’t been able to take a holiday this year due to financial constraints.This lower-cost ticket is designed to ensure everyone can attend, regardless of their financial situation.