BackChat with Brayden Ainsworth

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This week, Brayden Ainsworth talks life beyond football. Opening up about growing up overweight, chasing validation through sport, and the battle with anorexia that nearly cost him his life. From the highs of being drafted to West Coast and becoming Josh Kennedy’s kicking partner, to the struggles with identity, mental health and asking for help. A great chat about pressure, perspective and finding purpose beyond footy. This is a heavy chat and contains themes of depression & suicide. TOPIC WARNING: Suicide and depression. If you or someone you know needs help you can contact Lifeline. Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia. Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online. The BackChat Podcast is served by Liquor Barons. Let your thirst for discovery be guided by Liquor Barons - find your nearest store! The BackChat Podcast is recorded out of BC Studios, built by grounded. building tomorrow, together. Thanks to our additional sponsors: TABtouch - Don't gamble more than you can afford to lose. Call Gambling Help WA (08) 9325 6644 [email protected] or Gambling Help on 1800 858 858 or https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/ Mamba Digital - E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Camera Electronic - A wide range of premium photographic equipment and knowledge. SAY HELLO Email: [email protected] Socials: @backchat__ Web: www.backchatpodcast.com.au

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