Jade Varney

Jade Varney is a 19-year-old Christchurch-based student and eating disorder advocate who has become vocal about the dangers of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. Having struggled with anorexia since the age of 15, Varney is aware of the increasing interest in these medications among young men for fitness purposes, and she emphasizes the critical need for awareness around male eating disorders, which often go unnoticed. Her advocacy aims to shed light on the harmful messaging surrounding weight loss and the influence of social media on body image.