A Light-Hearted Heavy Podcast

Part 2 of Acting is finally here! Arielle once again joins Anna to continue discussing their experiences in the acting industry. This episode picks up straight after Part 1 (hence the abrupt cut at the end of that ep). - Acting highlights - What made us leave the industry - Advise for anyone wanting to get into the industry - Where to from here

Anna is joined by first-time guest and long-time listener Arielle (aka. 'My Best American')! They talk about acting - meeting in acting school, how they fell in love with the craft, the ups and the downs, and even more downs. - Acting school - How we fell into acting - High school drama - First professional roles - Worst audition/production stories This is part one of TWO, which will be re...

Christine is back on the mic with Anna to talk about all things dreams. And video games. And Police Academy. And the paranormal. But mainly dreams. For those currently struggling with their mental health and in need of immediate support, contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14.

Anna is joined by TWO-time guest Cassie to bring to life their fantasy dinner parties. It gets chaotic. Yesus. Ye. Sus.

Anna is joined by Christine to talk about all things therapy - the different styles, their own experiences, how to find a therapist, red flags to be aware of, how to know you've found a good therapist, and tips to help once you've found the right one for you. If you are currently struggling with your mental health, call Lifeline Australia for immediate support on 13 11 14 or the Kids Helpl...

Anna is joined by her previously-mentioned Best Will, Nathan! They discuss superheroes; everything from what got them into the genre to how 'superheroes' would function in the real world.

Anna is once again joined by Christine for a lighter-hearted episode. Christine has chosen one of her greatest loves in life, Aunty Donna. The duo talk about how Christine fell in love with the comedy group, their latest series, and why it is a disassociative's dream.

In this episode, Anna is joined by none other than Poops herself, Cassie! They discuss their almost two-decade-long friendship and how it has managed to last despite their very different attachment styles and personalities. There is a trigger warning for the brief mention of SA at 34:40-34:50. For those wishing to skip 10 seconds, the cue is when Anna says the words, "you know, I've allud...

**Trigger Warning Galore** Anna & Christine discuss Anna's 21-year battle with an eating disorder. The origins, the pitfalls, hospital, and finally, recovery. If you or someone you know is suffering from an eating disorder, check out the resources below for assistance. Butterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/ Inside Out - https://insideoutinstitute.org.au National Eating Disorders...

Anna & Christine plan ahead - their weddings (Anna's, anyway) and their funerals. They discuss funeral etiquette, tombstone inscriptions, and options for ashes.

Christine & Anna dive into meaningful lyrics, song dedications, and embarrassing truths. If anyone is struggling with topics discussed in this episode, here are some free mental health resources worth exploring. Eating Disorders - https://butterfly.org.au/ Youth Mental Health - https://headspace.org.au/ Crisis Supports & Suicide Prevention - www.lifeline.org.au **Sorry for the audio mix in...

Anna & Christine discuss listener feedback, Anna remembers yet another awful "dating" experience, and the duo talk 'opinionations'.

Anna & Christine explore dating, tell their horror stories, and play a fun game of Red Flag, Green Flag.