The Secret Sunday Session

What if the hardest part of an eating disorder isn’t what it does to your body, but what it quietly steals from your life?In Episode 3 of The Disordered Series,  Ashlee and Kendall confront the real cost of disordered eating, the moments that never happened, the connection that was lost, and the versions of themselves that slowly disappeared under the weight of the disorder. This is an unfiltered conversation about everything the illness took: identity, trust, joy, freedom, and time you can’t get back.From both sides of the experience, they unpack how the disorder created distance, distorted reality, and kept them trapped in silence, while also exploring the grief that surfaces in recovery when you begin to see clearly what was lost.*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

In this deeply honest episode two of The Disordered Series, Ashlee and Kendall open up about what it really feels like to navigate an eating disorder from both sides of the relationship—parent and child.From unspoken fear and constant second-guessing to conflict, guilt, and emotional distance, Kendall shares the reality of “walking on eggshells” while trying to support her daughter. Ashlee reflects on how those same moments felt from the inside, where love often felt like pressure, and silence could feel just as heavy.Together, they unpack the tension, the misunderstandings, and the small but powerful shifts that helped them move from disconnection to support.This episode is for parents, carers, and anyone supporting a loved one through disordered eating, or an eating disorder, offering reassurance that you’re not alone, and that even in the hardest moments, connection still matters.You can learn more about support, advocacy, and resources through The Secret Burden, a charity supporting individuals and families impacted by eating disorders.https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/thesecretburden*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

Eating disorders are often called the secret illness.Hidden behind smiles, routines, and the illusion of being “fine,” many people suffer silently while the world around them sees nothing wrong.In this first episode of The Disordered Series, mother–daughter duo Ashlee and Kendall Thomas explore why eating disorders are so often invisible and misunderstood. Drawing from lived experience, they discuss the signs that are commonly missed, the role of secrecy and shame, and how stigma keeps people suffering in silence.Together they unpack:- The signs of eating disorders that often go unnoticed- Why these illnesses thrive in secrecy- Where eating disorders commonly hide- The impact of stigma and misunderstanding- What happens when the illness is finally exposed- How to start compassionate conversations about eating disordersThrough personal reflection and honest discussion, this episode aims to bring visibility to a deeply misunderstood illness and encourage more open conversations about recovery and support.You can learn more about support, advocacy, and resources through The Secret Burden, a charity supporting individuals and families impacted by eating disorders.https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/thesecretburden*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

Fat phobia!, Body monitoring, *disordered eating and the ongoing discussion around relapse. In this week's episode we unpack the road to eating disorder recovery, whether it be from a diagnosis or a behaviour of concern, highlighting the importance of not only ‘getting well’, but ‘keeping well’. S5 | EP.15 The Secret Sunday Session with Mia Findlay*Episode trigger warning - content related to eating disorders and disordered related behaviour. Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Advocate, Mia Findlay from Beyond Body Coaching, shares some of the first steps someone can take in eating disorder recovery, how to support someone going through recovery and the impacts of body monitoring and checking on recovery. We open up the conversation about the importance of disrupting behavioural patterns and facing the discomfort of recovery with support. This episode is an extremely insightful and practical episode to help someone who may be experiencing disordered eating or questioning behaviours they may find bordering on disordered eating. Start the conversation and press play!Connect Further:The Secret Burdenhttps://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Host - Ashlee Thomashttps://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://the-secret-burden-pty-ltd.square.site/product/survivingthejungleGuest - Mia Findlayhttps://www.beyondbodycoach.com/https://www.instagram.com/whatmiadidnext/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvnKA-Oef-wruoTQ3SsLFA*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

157 games as an AFL athlete. 63 matches in a Carlton jersey. At the top of his career, yet at the bottom of his mental health. Bulimia, alcohol abuse, drug misuse, and a longing to just be enough! S5 | EP.14 The Secret Sunday Session with former AFL athlete, Brock McLean.*episode trigger warning - content related to eating disorders and disordered related behaviour. In this week’s episode Brock opens up about his struggles with bulimia during his professional career, discussing his need to feel of worth and sustain an idea of perfection. Brock shares how the glorification of ‘eating disorders’, ‘perfection’, and ‘silence’ prevented him from seeking help when he knew he was struggling mentally. Brock goes into why he is speaking out about his experiences and what we can do to start the conversation in the eating disorder and mental health space to ride the shame. Start the conversation by pressing play!For more - The Secret Burden: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Ashlee Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://the-secret-burden-pty-ltd.square.site/product/survivingthejungleBrock Mclean:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brock-mclean*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

What the influencer did you say?!! S5 | EP.13 A special co-hosted episode with Gel Pupillo from This is Your Body Nutrition. On this week’s episode host Ashlee Thomas and special episode co-host Gel,  collaborate to bring you the best tools, tips and lived experience stories to navigate a noisy wellness culture.  In light of their new mini series collaboration on socials, The Health Effect, this episode unpacks the ‘blurry’ health line between what is disordered and what is “healthy”. From calling out content on social media, to discussing casual dieting conversations and ways to navigate stigma, tune in to start the conversation and get clear on ‘what is healthy’ and what is borderline ‘disordered.’ For more - The Secret Burden: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Ashlee Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://the-secret-burden-pty-ltd.square.site/product/survivingthejungleGel Pupillo:https://www.thisisyourbody.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/thisisyourbody_nutrition/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

“It’s about coming back to self”. Health trends, fitness fads, wellness hacks, are we on the right path to honour our health? Is our ego getting in the way? What are we running from? Do we need to sit in the pain?S5 | EP.12 The Secret Sunday Session with Sustainable Health and Fitness Educator, Belinda Norton. On this week’s episode we talk about “health” in the media, coming back to your “true self”, modalities to honouring your health and wellbeing in a modern era, and understanding how to change learnt behaviour.We discuss the need for safe and honest conversations with children, navigating the ‘adult ego’, and creating environments that both parents and children can thrive in. Time to get to it…start the conversation by pressing play!Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Belinda:https://belindanorton.com/https://www.instagram.com/belinda.n.x/?hl=enGet your hands on Belinda’s book: https://belindanorton.com/shop/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

Parenting in the modern era... are we getting it right? Are we too soft, hard, expressive, controlling? What can we learn about the way we are parenting our children.S5 | EP.11 The Secret Sunday Session with Parent Educator, Gen Muir from Connected Parenting. In this week’s episode we discuss the impacts of raising young people in a different 'village'. We start the conversation about discipine, self-expression, compassionate parenting styles and techniques, and the pressures associated with parenting your child 'right'. Gen shares stories of parents overcoming challenging situations in the family home, providing her suggestions on raising children. This episode provides great practical insight into how to help our children express themselves with compassion, while setting realistic boundaries. Start the conversation by pressing play!Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Here more from the host: https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleethomastsb/Connect with Gen:https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-muir-31841733https://www.facebook.com/connectedparentinggenmuirCheck out Connected Parenting: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

Motherhood. Womanhood. From being a teen and idolising your mum, to being a mum and admiring your children, this week we unpack the expectation and temptations of being a mum in the 21st century. S5 | EP.10 A unique Mother’s Day edition with Emma Tabacaru from Pippin Girl. This episode explains what it means to “mask your child’s curiosity”, how to define a “healthy reference point” for your children, how to raise young children in an influential area and the expectations of a modern-day mum. We start the conversation around parenting, motherhood, family dynamics, and how we need to purposefully create a village to raise our children. Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers and mother-like figures doing their best to raise and care for their children, today we thank you. Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Emma:https://www.instagram.com/pippin.girl/Check out Pippin Girl:https://www.pippingirl.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/pippingirl*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

From Frank Green drink bottles to the latest Mecca products, chasing perfection has never been so addictive and dangerous.S5 | EP.9 The Secret Sunday Session with Asha Holland. In this week’s episode we speak with confidence coach and body image educator, Asha Holland about the dangerous sides of striving for perfection. Asha opens up about her past struggles with addictive perfectionism; discussing how the trends and outside 'noise' led her down a path of limiting beliefs, body image issues and negative self-worth. We share how women can “take back their power”, and how managing your inner critic can lead you to confidence.Time to dive in…start the conversation by pressing play!Hear more from The Secret Burden:https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Hear more from the host: https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/Connect with Asha:https://ashaholland.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/ashaholland_/https://www.linkedin.com/in/asha-holland-31621b180/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

Fractured systems, lost trust, the effects of being a first responder. How covid negatively impacted our trust in senior authority. S5 | EP.8 The Secret Sunday Session with Michael Willing APMIn this week’s episode we speak with former NSW Deputy Police Commissioner and current Fortem Australia CEO, Michael Willing APM about the pressure to be a senior officer, policing in the 21st century, rebuilding trust between the public and the police force, and what it takes to be a leader through national crisis’. Michael shares how his entire career and identity was stripped away in “30 minutes”, openly admitting the tole of his sudden public dismissal and the controversial media coverage as a result. This episode is going to open your eyes into the pressures, the unspoken challenges for senior officers, and humanise the leaders we are quick to criticise in the public eye.  Start the conversation by pressing play!Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Michael:linkedin.com/in/michael-willing-apm-gaicd-049ab54Check out Fortem Australia: https://fortemaustralia.org.au*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

“BE ALL IN”! Strength. Confidence. Community. Empowerment. “We are building strong capable people.” From struggling with her own body image and the pressure to be “the poster girl”, BAIFIT co-owner and health advocate, Madison Hare opens up about her journey to inspire young women to be confident within themselves.S5 | EP.7 The Secret Sunday Session with Madison Hare. On this week’s episode we talk about women in sport, the pressure to meet the “thin” ideal, finding your authenticity and navigating a consumer-led culture. Madi opens up about what it means to sustain a positive relationship with your health, self, profession and relationships, while sharing her motivation to support women at her gym, BAIFIT. We discuss the need for health and fitness professionals to focus on women’s capabilities and their performance, rather than weight-specific goals. Time to get to it…start the conversation by pressing play!Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Madi:https://www.instagram.com/madisonhare/https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-hare-54995813bCheck out BAIFIT:https://www.baifit.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/baifit_/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

“Are people broken or is the system?” Mental health. Disengaged youth. Broken families. Dissociated parents. Are we doing more harm than good? When did mental health become a business? When did we lose the village raising the child?From Australian sportsperson to motivational speaker and advocate, Joe Williams opens up about his struggles to be a present dad and the effects it’s had on his family. S5 | EP.6 The Secret Sunday Session with Joe Williams. In this week’s episode we talk about the difference between “wants” and “needs”, overcoming triggers established in childhood, the impacts of parenting and the importance of being “seen”. Let’s get to it…start the conversation by pressing play!Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Joe:https://www.joewilliams.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/joewilliams_tew/linkedin.com/in/joe-williams-51bb9b11aCheck out SEEN the documentary: https://seenthefilm.comhttps://www.instagram.com/seendocumentary/Check out The Enemy Within:https://www.joewilliams.com.au/speakinghttps://www.instagram.com/theenemywithin_/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

From Super2 Series Champion in 2022, reaching the peak of his career in his early twenties, to hitting “the bottom of his career” months later, motorsports racing driver, Declan Fraser shares the story of “bringing himself back.”S5 | EP.5 The Secret Sunday Session with Declan Fraser.On this week’s episode we unpack the challenges of pursuing your passion when opportunities are lost, the need to work on yourself when faced with adversity, the power of the people you surround yourself with, and the importance of backing yourself when outcomes are uncertain. We discuss the reality of “making it” in the racing industry, the negative effects of a failing mindset, the pressure on sportspeople in a digital world, how breath work can bring clarity and where Declan’s “need for speed” will lead him in 2025. From the front seat of a motorsports racing driver, hear it all in this episode … start the conversation by pressing play!Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Declan:https://www.instagram.com/declanfraserr/https://www.facebook.com/@DeclanFraserRacing/https://www.tiktok.com/@declanfraserrr*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

Somatics … what is it? How do we approach it? Is it just a buzz word or should we be investing in somatic education? S5 | EP.4 The Secret Sunday Session with somatic educator and business mentor, Sarah Adele.On this week’s episode we start the conversation about somatic education, the dangers of health trends and hype words, learning to understand your body’s means of communication (mind and logic VS body and feeling). Appreciating the art of the mind/body connection and allowing them both to disagree. We discuss the role of body language, the “protective clutch”, THE TRUE MEANING OF MANIFESTING; where we are going wrong + learning to meet the individual needs of our body's in relation to health, wealth, fitness and nutrition…Can we truely live our lives with fulfilment by turning inward instead of seeking it externally?…Let’s find out! Start the conversation by pressing play!Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Sarah:https://sarahadele.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/i_am_sarahadelehttps://www.facebook.com/sarahadelemackaywiggers/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

Holistic or medical? Nature or prescription medication? Is there room for both to co-exist for one’s healing? Are we programmed to seek negativity? Can we learn to  observe our thoughts, not embody them? S5 | EP.3 The Secret Sunday Session with mind-body medicine doctor, Michele KambolisOn this week’s episode we start the conversation about finding our natural capacity to heal, coming back to our natural intelligence, using self-refection to come home to our core, and finding ourselves in an ever-changing world of technological advancement. From meditation practices to journaling, can we come home to ourselves and heal from the external pressures causing our society to suffer...? Let’s find out! Start the conversation by pressing play. Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburdenhttps://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Michele: https://www.michelekambolis.comhttps://www.instagram.com/drmichelekambolishttps://www.facebook.com/MKambolishttps://www.michelekambolis.com/product/when-women-rise/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

What is the fundamental human need? Is adversity inevitable? Is pain a mindset? When did we become “human doings?”… we are human beings.”After losing 12 mates to suicide, struggling with his own emotional challenges and ending up homeless, Matt Runnalls turned it all around in an effort to find a way to live a life of purpose and meaning. S5 | EP.2 The Secret Sunday Session with Mindfull Australia Founder, Matt Runnalls. We start the conversation about the fundamental human need, how to articulate how we feel, what is pain and suffering, and if slowing down, providing a safe space and allowing younger generations to have downtime for emotional regulation is a means to prevent suffering in the modern era. Shall we find out?? … Start the conversation by pressing play…!Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburdenhttps://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Matt:https://mattrunnalls.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/matt.runnalls/https://www.facebook.com/mattrunnalls91/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattrunnalls/Mindfull Australia:https://www.mindfullaus.org/*This podcast is proudly supported by MultiCool Air Conditioning and Daikin. Please support our podcast contributors. MultiCool Air Conditioning: https://www.multicool.com.au/Daikin: https://www.daikin.com.au*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

Boxing. Bronze. “Brilliance”. Caitlin Parker became the first Australian female to win a medal in boxing at the Olympic games in 2024, and in the first episode back of The Secret Sunday Session (to kick-off Season 5), we sit down with Caitlin to hear all about it. S5 | EP.1 The Secret Sunday Session with Caitlin Parker. From entering a boxing gym at 11, to setting her eyes on Olympic gold 10+ years later, Caitlin opens up about her resilience in the ring while sharing the pitfalls of a sport based on weight and diet management. We start the conversation about “weight pressures” in sport, learning to have alternate “identities”, and knowing when to step back, take a break and soak it all in. Start the conversation by pressing play…! Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Connect with Caitlin: https://www.instagram.com/caityparkerr/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/caitlinparkerboxer/https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-parker-boxer/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

A Christmas edition of The Secret Sunday Session with Lifeline Australia on how to support yourself this festive season, and how Lifeline could be your next phone call!S4 | EP.30 The Secret Sunday Session with Lifeline Australia’s Chief Research Officer, Anna Brooks. In this episode of The Secret Sunday Session, we talk about suicide! The causes, contributing factors, the current research and potential outcomes. We start the conversation about the effect of major transitions on people’s lives, whether increased suicide awareness is hindering or helping the understanding of suicide in Australia, and how you can support yourself this festive season if a “personal crisis” pops up and you need an organisation like Lifeline. This episode has a trigger warning - discussing sensitive content concerning suicide. Please reach out to the below resources if you find this episode triggering, and remember… Lifeline is one text, call or chat away.     Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Connect with Lifeline Australia: Website - https://www.lifeline.org.auCrisis support line - 13 11 14Chat line - https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/Text line - https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-text/Suicide awareness and toolkit fact sheets - https://www.lifeline.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

10 Professional Rugby League seasons, 150+ games in an NRL jersey, three clubs, a psychology degree and one story that motivates it all. S4 | EP.29 The Secret Sunday Session with Shaun Lane.In this episode of The Secret Sunday Session, Shaun opens up about his family’s battle to support his father who is experiencing depression. Shaun unpacks his childhood while shinning the light on the elephant in the room…mental illness. We dive into conversations about finding meaning, establishing your purpose, how to find your why, and learning to understand depression from the inside out. Start the conversation by pressing play! Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Connect with Shaun: https://www.instagram.com/slane_94/?hl=enlinkedin.com/in/shaun-lane-8bbb001a1https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2024/03/07/out-of-my-lane/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.28 The Secret Sunday Session with Matt LaFontaine.After almost losing his life to suicide during Covid, Matt has become a powerful mental health advocate and in this week’s episode for #movember, we hear the phenomenal journey that led Matt to “pull up” 3,249 times for the lives lost to suicide in Australia. Matt shares how community, purpose and choices influence the path to discovering your true authentic self.  We start the conversation about the mindset someone can be in to consider “taking their life”, the importance of finding a community that supports your values, how to ask for help, and why we need to change unhelpful patterns.This episode shares a real and raw encounter of what it is like for someone contemplating their life. Please listen with care and know there are support services out there. Start the conversation by pressing play!Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Connect with Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattlafontaine/https://www.facebook.com/Matthew.David.LaFontaine/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

From local construction worker to Australian Olympic competitor. S4 | EP.27 The Secret Sunday Session with Hayden SargeantIn this podcast episode we hear Hayden's incredible story as a local Rugby Union player to a big time green and gold representative at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Hayden shares how self-belief, resilience, and doing the work (plus surfing!!) can help you achieve your dreams, even when world pandemics, injuries and people are against you. We start the conversation about what's it's like to be a full time athlete, how to prepare yourself for the unplanned losses, and standing out to increase your chances of "making it".  Start the conversation by pressing play!Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburdenhttps://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Hayden:https://www.instagram.com/haydenrsargeant/https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-sargeant/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

The HER Series: Fighting Her with host Ashlee Thomas*During this series, “Her” is referred to as Anorexia Nervosa. The eating disorder Ashlee developed at 14.  HIGH TRIGGER WARNING ON THIS PODCAST: EATING DISORDER RELATED CONTENT DISCUSSED!! Why I decided to fight "Her". The founding of The Secret Burden Charity.The pursuit of my advocacy work against eating disorders. The lessonsI’ve learnt. The perspective I’ve gained. Where the story has led to today. In this podcast episode of the “Her” series, we discuss how to choose recovery, how to get back into society after an illness, the see-saw affect, functioning without Her and finding my voice to help others rid the shame of their eating disorder.  This is “Fighting Her.”Don’t forget to check out:"Surviving the Jungle" out now:https://the-secret-burden-pty-ltd.square.site/product/survivingthejungle/35?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=RYOKZYB7LO5LZOF3RYVYWJLJ Hear more from us: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

The Secret Therapy Session: Identifying your internal system - “parts” therapy. The first of many short episodes discussing the new revelations, informative takeaways and the in-depth lessons as I navigate my way through this jungle. From my younger self to the primary protector, my teenage self to my adult self, learning to understand all my parts within my "internal system". To rid the shame of the evil tendencies I thought were part of me and learn to love all the versions of myself. In this episode I unpack our “internal systems”, specifically looking at our “internal parts”. Discussing who I am from the inside out. How my system learnt to “survive”, even if unhelpful and toxic traits were present. Where my eating disorder came from. Why I had a void. How two conflicting beliefs kept me isolated, yet craving connection. Who it made me come. This is ‘The Secret Therapy Session’ with my internal parts. *Please be mindful that this episode is based on lived and learnt experience. Please seek professional advice for further insight, information or medical advice. Get your hands on: "Surviving the Jungle":https://the-secret-burden-pty-ltd.square.site/product/survivingthejungle/35?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=RYOKZYB7LO5LZOF3RYVYWJLJHear more from us:https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

The HER Series: Living without Her with host Ashlee Thomas*During this series, “Her” is referred to as Anorexia Nervosa. The eating disorder Ashlee developed at 14.  HIGH TRIGGER WARNING ON THIS PODCAST: EATING DISORDER RELATED CONTENT DISCUSSED!! How I learnt to live without Her. Why I held onto Her for longer than anticipated. What role medication played in my recovery. Why I decided to become my own experiment. How I learned to love my body without intention. The journey to living free of Her and finding myself. Doing the work for my future self - the future self I am now. In this podcast episode of the “Her” series, we discuss how to manage your eating disorder, personality and the forbidden traits as you begin “recovering” from Her. Starting the conversation about emotional voids, everyday triggers, identity crisis’, and having an intimate relationship with your body.  This is “Living without Her”. Get your hands on: "Surviving the Jungle" out now:https://the-secret-burden-pty-ltd.square.site/product/survivingthejungle/35?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=RYOKZYB7LO5LZOF3RYVYWJLJHear more from us:https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

The HER Series: Recovering from Her with host Ashlee Thomas*During this series, “Her” is referred to as Anorexia Nervosa. The eating disorder Ashlee developed at 14.  HIGH TRIGGER WARNING ON THIS PODCAST: EATING DISORDER RELATED CONTENT DISCUSSED!! How I recovered from Her. The moment I was discharged from hospital, to pursing recovery at home. What worked, what didn’t. Why I sat in "quasi-recovery". What got me through, what almost undid it all. In this podcast episode of the “Her” series, we discuss how structure plays a pivotal role in eating disorder recovery and how choices define your outcome. Starting the conversation about life without an ED, family dynamics as you recover, weekly challenges to keep moving forward and the difficulty to choose recovery when all odds are against you.  This is “Recovering from Her”. Get your hands on: "Surviving the Jungle" PRE-ORDER out now:https://square.link/u/n2yTCULNHear more from us: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

The HER Series: Living with Her with host Ashlee Thomas*During this series, “Her” is referred to as Anorexia Nervosa. The eating disorder Ashlee developed at 14. HIGH TRIGGER WARNING ON THIS PODCAST: EATING DISORDER RELATED CONTENT DISCUSSED!!The moment Anorexia was unleashed. From living with ‘the secret burden’ to witnessing Her come into full-force and meet the family. Tantrums. Trauma. Family therapy. A system that couldn’t save an innocent child. A family that couldn’t do it more. A hospital respite that turned into a three-month admission. In this podcast episode of the “Her” series, we touch on where the story of a post-anorexia diagnosis takes a 14-year-old and her family. How the medical system failed us. How the illness showed its true colours. How we got through. And how you could too. Starting the conversation around Anorexia as a MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION, and the trauma that lies within the darkened hours of a child mental health ward. This is “Living with Her”. Get your hands on: "Surviving the Jungle" PRE-ORDER out now:https://square.link/u/n2yTCULNHear more from us: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

The HER Series: When I met Her with host Ashlee Thomas*During this series “Her” is referred to as Anorexia Nervosa. The eating disorder Ashlee developed at 14. HIGH TRIGGER WARNING ON THIS PODCAST: SUICIDE AND EATING DISORDER RELATED CONTENT DISCUSSED!!The downhill spiral. Hair thinning. Teeth yellowing. Body bruising. Social withdrawals. The "clean eating phenomena". The obsessive food rules and restrictions. The exercise addiction. The contemplation of life. Experiencing the full-force of 'Her'. In this podcast episode, I introduce you to 'when I met Her'.Exposing why I needed 'Her'. What led to 'Her' meeting my family. The diagnosis. The symptoms. The reasons. The causes. If you are currently experiencing an eating disorder, please listen with care or with a person of support. This podcast has a HIGH trigger warning. Podcast mention: "Surviving the Jungle" PRE-ORDER out now:https://square.link/u/n2yTCULNHear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburdenhttps://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

The HER Series: Before I met Her with host Ashlee Thomas*During this series “Her” is referred to as Anorexia Nervosa. The eating disorder Ashlee developed at 14. The unknown harm of privilege, the impact of sport on children, where the need to be enough can lead a young person and how someone can end up meeting “Her”. This August/September we are bringing you The HER Series. A one-on-one intimate podcast with host of The Secret Sunday Session, Ashlee Thomas as her book “Surviving the Jungle” gets ready to hit the shelves! And this week we are kicking it off with “Before I met Her”. In this episode Ashlee shares how her story began and the moments leading to meeting “Her”. She bravely admits the hardship of privilege, the struggle of speaking up as a young person and how the drive to be seen and re-claim ownership of her body led her to welcome “Her” with open arms. This series will uncover the truths of The Secret Burden story. Highlighting the formation of one story that turned into a mission of driving hope in the eating disorder and mental health space. Some may find this episode triggering, so please reach out to the resources at the bottom of this page if something comes up for you.   Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/  Surviving the Jungle - Coming September 2024!!*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.19 The Secret Sunday Session with mental health advocate, Nick Bracks.After feeling the pressure of being in the spotlight at a young age, Nick Bracks shares his resilient story to overcome mental health challenges and create a life filled with purpose and passion. In this podcast episode we start the conversation about navigating external pressures, learning to honour your mental wellbeing with daily practices, finding your network of support and living in an opinionated society. Start the conversation by pressing play!Hear more from us:https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Connect with Nick: https://www.instagram.com/nickbracks/?hl=enhttps://nickbracks.com/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.18 The Secret Sunday Session with Rhiannon ClarkeThe Paralympics are approaching and in today's episode we sit down with para-athlete, Rhiannon Clarke. Rhiannon has cerebral palsy and openly admits her initial embarrassment for having a disability that was unseen. The 22-year-old Paralympic sprinter shares her story in this open and honest conversation about people living with a disability. We start the conversation about trying to fit in, navigating a life that has limitations, able-body comparisons and Rhiannon's mission to shine a light on disability awareness as she paths her path to Paris 2024. Start the conversation by pressing play! Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburdenhttps://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Rhiannon:https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonclarke_/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/p/Rhiannon-Clarke-100063483549251/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.17 The Secret Sunday Session with Kyle Bruce*Trigger warning! Discusses content concerning eating disorders.As we venture into Olympic territory we bring you another inspiring athlete heading to Paris, Australian Olympic Weightlifter, Kyle Bruce. Kyle shares his struggle with body dysmorphia as an adolescent, and how losing his father influenced his need to obsess over diets, performance and his body. In this episode we start the conversation around disordered eating and body ideals for men, the “gym-junkie” era, the impacts of avoiding grief, enhancing performance, and what it takes to be an Olympic Weightlifter heading to Paris 2024. Start the conversation by pressing play! Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Connect with Kyle: https://www.instagram.com/kylebruce89/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@kylebruce90?lang=en*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.16 The Secret Sunday Session with Grant (Scooter) PattersonThis episode will make you laugh, cry and feel inspired to live your life as we hear from the inspiring Australian Paralympian!Scooter has Diastrophic dysplasia but has never let his physical limitations define what he ought to achieve. Always looking at ways to do better, be better and have fun with the cards he has been dealt. In this podcast episode we hear Scooter’s incredible story. Starting the conversation around limiting beliefs and mindsets. Challenging the stigmas associated with people living with a disability and discussing Scooter’s journey to the 2024 Paris Paralympics in the green and gold.Start the conversation by pressing play!Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburdenhttps://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Scooter:https://www.instagram.com/grantscooter.patterson/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/TeamScooter/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.15 The Secret Sunday Session with Daniel Principe *Trigger warning - discusses content related to sexual assault and domestic violence. A must watch to #starttheconversation about leading young men and championing boys. In this episode we discuss the effects of external influence on young men, how negative labels contribute to poor behaviour and the demand to lead a generation that needs better role models.  We dive into conversations concerning sexual abuse, violence, emasculation and the impacts of social media on a young generation. Start the conversation by pressing play!Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburdenhttps://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Daniel: https://www.danielprincipe.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/lastoftheromans/?hl=enlinkedin.com/in/daniel-principe-8b7556ab*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.14 The Secret Sunday Session with Mark KnowlesAfter becoming the youngest player in the Australian Kookaburras team to win Gold at the 2004 Olympic Games, Mark Knowles share's his incredible story of triumph, adversity and resilience. In this podcast episode we start the conversation about honouring your health to reach peak performance, learning to prioritise wellbeing, and finding purpose beyond a career-centred life. We dive into conversations concerning motivation, success, identity ideals and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/Connect with Mark:https://www.instagram.com/knowlesy09/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-knowles-a4863a8a?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bp42g2WoUT3SH%2F9GT1%2FzucA%3D%3D*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.13 The Secret Sunday Session with Charlotte Grimmer*this podcast has a trigger warning, discussing eating disorder related content*LISTEN MINDFULLY!After going through binge eating disorder while living out her dreams in New York and NIDA, actress and teacher Charlotte Grimmer is now exposing harmful "health" trends and influencers online. In this podcast episode we hear Charlotte's story and start the conversation about diet-culture, having an accountability buddy during your eating disorder recovery, and learning to manage the pressure to be perfect. We dive into conversations concerning social media feeds, body ideals and learning to love the life you have. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/Connect with Charlotte:https://www.instagram.com/charlotteisgrim/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@charlotteisgrim?lang=en*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.12 The Secret Sunday Session with Allira Potter*this podcast has a trigger warning, discussing sensitive content*After overcoming an abusive relationship with drugs and alcohol, Allira Potter is now shaking up the digital world with her empowering message to be more present and love yourself without conditions. We hear Allira's story while starting the conversation about intuition, self-care, and becoming more present in the digital era.We dive into conversations concerning social media feeds, body ideals, and learning to control the content you are consuming. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/Connect with Allira:https://www.instagram.com/allira.potter/?hl=enhttps://www.allirapotter.com.au/Grab Allira's book:https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Wild-Witchy/Allira-Potter/9781761101878*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.11 The Secret Sunday Session with Tommy Herschell*this podcast has a trigger warning, discussing sensitive content*After overcoming his own mental health struggles, to starting his charity organisation,  findyafeet, Tommy opens up about the dark places he has been which have led him to help young people find their feet in today's world. We hear Tommy's story while starting the conversation about taking accountability, becoming vulnerable, sharing your burdens, and giving young people a voice. We dive into conversations concerning suicide, labelling young people, and leaning on your community for support. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/Connect with Tommy and findyafeet:https://findyafeet.org/https://www.instagram.com/findyafeet/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-herschell-79164518/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.10 The Secret Sunday Session with Sloane Elizabeth *this podcast has a trigger warning, discussing ED related content*This episode on The Secret Sunday Session we speak with food freedom and intuitive eating coach, Sloane Elizabeth.We hear Sloane's story while starting the conversation around binge eating disorder, eating from a place of love and intuition, and accessing your subconscious mind to heal your inner child. We dive into conversations around food freedom, healthy and unhealthy mindsets, and honouring what your true self desires. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/Connect with Sloane:https://www.sloane-elizabeth.com/https://www.instagram.com/sloaneelizabeth/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sloane.elizabeth?lang=en*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.9 The Secret Sunday Session with Harry Garside.En route to the 2024 Paris Olympics, this week we speak with Australian Olympic Boxer, Harry Garside. We hear Harry's story of becoming a professional boxer and an Olympic medalist, starting the conversation around the pressure to live up to other people's expectations and the need to prove your worth. We dive into conversations around resilience , self-awareness, and exploring identities beyond what you do as a profession. Hear Harry's story and start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/Connect with Harry:https://www.instagram.com/harry_garside/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@harry_garsidehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-garside-536322219/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.8 The Secret Sunday Session with Todd Jarratt. This week we speak with The Identity Mentor, Todd Jarratt. Todd shares his story of overcoming his own adversity and how it led him to discover the key parts of unlocking the identity system. We start the conversation about overcoming identity sabotage, living a purpose-filled life, and discovering your own identity system. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/Connect with Todd:https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-jarratt/?originalSubdomain=auhttps://www.instagram.com/theidentitymentor_/https://www.facebook.com/coachjarratt/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.7 The Secret Sunday Session with Georgie CollinsonThis week we speak with anxiety therapist and naturopath, Georgie Collinson. Georgie talks about the role of anxiety in the body, and how to best support yourself when anxiety is in control of your life. We start the conversation about childhood trauma and the effects on the mind, the need to listen to your body, and how to cope with uncertain feelings. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/Connect with Georgie:https://georgiecollinson.com/https://www.instagram.com/georgiethenaturopath/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-collinson/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.6 The Secret Sunday Session with Corey ThompsonThis week we speak with former NRL player and public speaker, Corey Thompson. Corey talks to us about his playing career with the Bulldogs, how to handle player comparisons, and when to seek help. We start the conversation about talking through your problems, learning to be the best player, and how to back yourself when you face rejection. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/Connect with Corey: https://www.instagram.com/corey_thompson15/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-thompson-5bb726250/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

**This podcast has a trigger warning**S4 | EP.5 The Secret Sunday Session with Ryann NicoleThis episode discusses eating disorder and mental health related content. Please listen mindfully. This week we speak with accredited dietitian and professional eating disorder therapist, Ryann Nicole. Ryann shares her own eating disorder journey, while discussing the need for community during recovery and strategies to help those supportin , and or someone experiencing  an eating disorder. We start the conversation about binge eating disorder, the shame associated with binge eating and the impacts of recovery. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/?hl=enConnect with Ryann: https://www.instagram.com/itsryannnicole/?hl=enhttps://itsryannnicole.com/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.4 The Secret Sunday Session with Alethea Crimmins*PODCAST TRIGGER WARNING*In this week's episode of The Secret Sunday Session we speak with motivational speaker and international hype girl, Alethea Crimmins. We speak to Alethea about her struggle with body image, the need to be intentional with your day, and how to overcome the negative opinions of others. We start the conversation about mental health, positive wellbeing and being your number one supporter.Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/?hl=enFollow Alethea: https://www.instagram.com/ms_hdic/https://www.tiktok.com/@ms_hdic*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

**This podcast has a trigger warning**S4 | EP.3 The Secret Sunday Session with Dr Jennifer HamerEating Disorder and Mental Health related content are discussed. Please listen mindfully. In this week's episode we speak with eating disorder recovery coach, mentor and motivational speaker, Jen Hamer. Jen shares her journey with an eating disorder while sharing her research and work with professional athletes. We start the conversation about the need for support in recovery, strategies to start recovering based on lived experience, and changing your expectations on what recovery should look like. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/?hl=enConnect with Dr Jen: https://www.instagram.com/jens_littleworld/https://linktr.ee/jenniferellenhamer*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

S4 | EP.2 The Secret Sunday Session with Ivan ClearyIn this week's episode of The Secret Sunday Session we speak with former NRL player and current Penrith Panthers Head Coach, Ivan Cleary.  We speak to Ivan about his playing and coaching career, while discussing times he suffered from depression. Ivan shares his story about coaching the Penrith Panthers and winning the NRL premiership three years in a row.We start the conversation about honouring your mental health to improve performance, learning from your failures, and being persistent to achieve goals. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/?hl=en*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

**This podcast has a trigger warning**S4 | EP.1 The Secret Sunday Session with Bonnie HancockIn the first 2024 episode of the new season of The Secret Sunday Session we speak with former iron woman, 2x world record holder, and international speaker Bonnie Hancock. Bonnie shares her journey to becoming a Guinness World Record holder, overcoming adversity, finding resilience, and how to flip your negative mindset. We start the conversation about honouring your vulnerability, finding motivation to achieve and having a support network you can lean on. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/?hl=enConnect with Bonnie: https://www.instagram.com/bonniehancock/?hl=enhttps://www.bonniehancock.com/*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

**This podcast has a trigger warning**In this week's episode we speak with Kick On Charity Founder, Drew Brauer. Drew shares his own battle with poor mental health, as well as sharing the tools and techniques that got him to a place of fulfilment. We start the conversation about having a purpose, finding motivation to live your best life and having positive mental health practices in your life. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find more: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/?hl=enConnect with Drew and Kick On Charity: https://www.instagram.com/drewboymusic/?hl=enhttps://www.kickon.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/kickoncharity/?hl=en*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning. 

(Visual Podcast) **This podcast has a trigger warning**In this weeks episode we speak with army captain and cancer survivor, Hugo Toovey. Hugo shares his battle with testicular and bowel cancer whilst working in the Australian army. We start the conversation about the struggle on one's mental health to overcome adversity, the need for hope as a motivational driver and the power of gratitude. Start the conversation by pressing play!Where you can find the visual episode: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lPUj1SAkqf1jKvLsk0Stw?app=desktopConnect with Hugo: https://www.instagram.com/hugotoovey/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hugo-toovey-12853377/?originalSubdomain=au*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://butterfly.org.au/https://kidshelpline.com.au/https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://www.beyondblue.org.au/This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.