SHANNON McDONOUGH

With more than 10 years’ experience as a dietitian, Shannon has worked across a wide variety of clinical areas within large organisations including The Royal Women’s Hospital, Diabetes Victoria, and The Butterfly Foundation.

Shannon has a particular interest in the way certain health conditions can significantly impact an individual’s relationship with food and their body.

Living with diabetes for almost 35 years herself, she is deeply familiar with the complexities that come along with managing chronic health conditions, including mental health challenges, the impact of diet culture and stigma in healthcare settings and the wider community. 

Shannon can support individuals foster a shame-free approach to managing their wellbeing, in whichever way they choose. She can provide gentle, compassionate support for people living with diabetes to manage blood glucose levels without food rules or restrictions, and guide individuals in dismantling misinformation around diabetes and diabetes management.

Shannon takes a non-diet, weight inclusive, trauma informed approach, and is committed to centring the voices of those with lived/living experience to shape the provision of safer, more effective healthcare. 

Media & advocacy:

• https://events.butterfly.org.au/portal/event/?Name=17%2F10%2F23+BCCT&id=EP_BCCT_Parent_Webinar2583081573
• https://butterfly.org.au/podcast/eating-disorders-other-health-conditions/
• https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/ndw2021#ShannonBlog           
• https://www.thewomens.org.au/news/celebrating-international-womens-day1