The Secret Sunday Session

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 be...

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 "qu...

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. Fam...

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 f...

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 intima...

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 wellbei...

S4 | EP.18 The Secret Sunday Session with Rhiannon Clarke The 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 dis...

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, performanc...

S4 | EP.16 The Secret Sunday Session with Grant (Scooter) Patterson This 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. ...

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 b...

S4 | EP.14 The Secret Sunday Session with Mark Knowles After 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...

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 Char...

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,...

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...

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 subco...

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 a...

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 conve...

S4 | EP.7 The Secret Sunday Session with Georgie Collinson This 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 unc...

S4 | EP.6 The Secret Sunday Session with Corey Thompson This 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. ...

**This podcast has a trigger warning** S4 | EP.5 The Secret Sunday Session with Ryann Nicole This 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 an...

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 conversatio...

**This podcast has a trigger warning** S4 | EP.3 The Secret Sunday Session with Dr Jennifer Hamer Eating 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 profe...

S4 | EP.2 The Secret Sunday Session with Ivan Cleary In 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 thre...

**This podcast has a trigger warning** S4 | EP.1 The Secret Sunday Session with Bonnie Hancock In 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...

**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 l...