Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss

By Ashleigh Butterss

In a world full of social media promoting "perfect lives", many of us are afraid to show our true authentic selves. The good, the bad and the ugly. Behind the Smile with Ash Butterss is a podcast that... more

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The podcast currently has 119 episodes available.

Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss episodes:

October 22, 2023Ep 69. Mastering your mindset with Aussie Blues legend, Ash Grunwald
In this week’s episode I sat down with Australia’s foremost Blues Musician, Ash Grunwald.
On the 1st of January 2018, Ash, (persuaded by his wife Danni Carr), decided to ditch the booze for 12 months. What happened in the year that followed would change the trajectory of Ash’s life forever.
In sobriety, Ash tapped into his superpower and developed a mindset that enabled him to go from striving to thriving in all facets of his life. It’s now been over five years since he took his 12-month sobriety pledge and he’s never looked back!
We chatted across a range of topics including:
The detox “re-tox” cycle – 9:50

Life on the road – 17:00

Taking a year off the booze – 32:17

Making sobriety your superpower – 37:10

The practicality of manifesting 42:00

Mastering your mindset – 51:45

You can find Ash Grunwald using the links below:
Website: Ash Grunwald
Instagram: @ashgrunwald
Facebook: Ash Grunwald Music
Buy the book: Surf by Day, Jam by Night

If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:
·      A healthcare professional
·      Alcoholics Anonymous
·      Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)
·      CheckPoint (global)

If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by following the link below: ⁠YES I'D LOVE TO SUPPORT BEHIND THE SMILE PODCAST
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1h 2min
October 15, 2023Ep 68. Sobriety isn’t a death sentence, with Courtney Anderson
In this week’s episode I’m joined by Courtney Anderson, a Sober Coach, Podcast Host and the author of Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in your first three months without alcohol.
Courtney is the founder of National Sober Day and the founder of Sober Vibes, an online community for the sober and sober curious. She believes in empowered sobriety and breaking stigmas of addiction and recovery.
We spoke about a range of topics including:
How to prioritise sobriety as a busy parent – 5:00

Seeing life in colour – 13:20

Childhood trauma and growing up quickly – 18:00

The progressive nature of addiction – 22:00

A life-saving ultimatum – 28:00

Why a label is helpful not harmful – 34:47

Protecting your energy – 39:15

Staying in your lane – 48:00

To see Courtney’s Behind The Smile photo, head to Ash’s website.
You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss
You can find Courtney using the links below:
Instagram: @sober.vibes
Podcast: Sober Vibes Podcast
Buy the book: Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol

If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:
• A healthcare professional
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)
• CheckPoint (global)

If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by following the link below:⁠ YES I'D LOVE TO SUPPORT BEHIND THE SMILE PODCAST ⁠
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1h
October 08, 2023Ep 67. The real reason why almost everyone is addicted to something, with Drew Wild
In this week’s episode I’m joined by Addiction, Trauma and Codependency Coach Drew Wild.
Drew is on a mission to change the conversation around addiction, challenging people to approach the understanding of these compulsions through the lens of trauma. He believes trauma underpins most dependencies and is prevalent for those who are unable to process their emotions.
With his own lived experience in drug and alcohol addiction, Drew speaks from a place of understanding and embodiment while living a recovered life in his own unique way.
We spoke about a range of juicy topics including:
Playing the chameleon – 9:00

Not tracking your sobriety date – 15:00

Developmental trauma – 23:00

The origin of attachment styles – 43:00

Somatic Healing – 49:23

Healthy relationships and the key to communication – 54:14

Changing the landscape of addiction education – 1:06:20

To see Drew’s Behind The Smile photo, head to Ash’s website.
You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss
You can find Drew using the links below:
Website: Line In The Sand
Instagram: @drew_wild
Free Course: Drawing A Line In The Sand

If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:
• A healthcare professional
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)
• CheckPoint (global)

If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by following the link below:
⁠YES I'D LOVE TO SUPPORT BEHIND THE SMILE PODCAST
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1h 16min
October 01, 2023Ep 66. Why you’re never too young to choose an alcohol-free life, with Madeline Forrest
In this week’s episode I’m chatting with sobriety hype girl and host of the Happiest Sober podcast, Madeline Forrest.
Having made the decision to get sober at 27 years old, Maddy is now on a mission to inspire others to create an awesome alcohol-free life. Maddy is so full of energy and epitomizes the positive changes you can expect when you choose to live life sober. When she’s not running her online community, you’ll find her hosting sober retreats all around the world.
This conversation was just like having a cuppa with your sober bestie so sit back and relax as we cover a range of topics including:
What to expect on a sober retreat – 1:50

Enjoying concerts sober – 7:00

Growing up around alcoholism – 9:00

Hangxiety – 18:50

The honest truth that sobriety can be hard – 28:30

Getting sober in your twenties – 33:15

Sober dating – 37:33

The edge of your comfort zone – 45:23

To see Madeline’s Behind The Smile photo, head to Ash’s website.
You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss
You can find Maddy using the links below:
WEBSITE: www.happiestsober.com
Instagram: @happiestsober
Happiest Sober Podcast

If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:
• A healthcare professional
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)
• CheckPoint (global)

If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by following the link below: YES I'D LOVE TO SUPPORT BEHIND THE SMILE PODCAST!⁠
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57min
September 24, 2023Ep 65. How to not be ruled by your thoughts and emotions with Brendon Watt
In this week’s episode I sat down with worldwide speaker, best-selling author, and facilitator for Access Consciousness, Brendon Watt.
Brendon specialises in helping others to overcome addiction, as he too walks the path of recovery and sobriety.
We touched on a range of interesting topics including:
Happiness being an inside job – 2:30

Accessing consciousness – 10:00

Showing up authentically – 21:00

Not being ruled by your thoughts and emotions – 28:28

Being blindsided by relapse – 39:11

Sitting in discomfort – 42:45

Making it stick – 51:40

To see Brendon’s Behind The Smile photo, head to Ash’s website.
You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss

You can find Brendon using the links below:
Website: https://www.brendonwatt.com
Instagram: @accessbrendonwatt
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/brendonwattcfmw/
Rising from the Ashes Video Series

If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:
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• CheckPoint (global)

If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by following the link below:
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1h
September 17, 2023Ep 64. Finding purpose in the pain, with Karina McKenna [VIDEO]
In this week’s episode I’m sitting down with Coach, Mentor and mum of two Karina McKenna.
Karina was just 23 years old when she gave up drinking and has spent the past 13 years navigating how to do life sober.
In this conversation Karina shares how she’s managed to face adversity without anything to blunt the edges and the lessons she’s learnt in the messiness of life.
We dove into a range of topics including:
Running away from reality – 6:14

Generational Trauma – 14:30

Surviving a car accident – 23:30

Internal Family Systems Therapy – 29:00

Continuing to show up – 35:00

Having a spiritual barometer – 44:12

Living in the day – 48:15

To see Karina’s Behind The Smile photo, head to Ash’s website.
You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss
You can find Karina on Instagram: @kjaymck

If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:
• A healthcare professional
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)
• CheckPoint (global)
• Butterfly Foundation

If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by following the link below:
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1h 8min
September 10, 2023Ep 63. The diary of a high functioning wine connoisseur, with Matt Jerr [VIDEO]
In this week’s episode I sat down with host and creator of the Sober Friend’s podcast Matt Jerr. Despite being exposed to heavy drinking and the negative impacts of addiction from a young age, Matt struggled to admit he had a problem with alcohol because he wasn’t a daily drinker.
As someone who was high-functioning and good at hiding their drinking, Matt disguised his habit behind the label of “wine connoisseur,” until his mental health started to decline and there was nowhere left to hide.
Through the support of 12-Step, Matt has been sober for over nine years now and is dedicated to supporting others through their own recovery journey.
He is also the nicest person on the internet!
In this conversation we cover a range of topics including:

Questioning your conditioned thought – 3:17

Attraction not promotion – 6:00

Wine connoisseur or alcoholic? – 14.32

Anxiety and Childhood Trauma – 19:14

High Functioning Alcoholic – 29:11

The danger of mixing anti-depressants with alcohol – 37:49

Your first 12 Step meeting experience – 40:10

Giving it away to keep it – 49:25

To see Matt’s Behind The Smile photo, head to Ash’s website.
You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss
You can find Matt using the links below:
Website: Sober Friends Podcast
Instagram: @soberfriendspod
Listen to the Sober Friends Podcast here

If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:
• A healthcare professional
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)
• CheckPoint (global)

If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by following the link below:
⁠YES I'D LOVE TO SUPPORT BEHIND THE SMILE PODCAST ⁠
...more
1h
September 03, 2023Ep 62. Returning from relapse and finding faith with Brandy Ledford [VIDEO]
In this week’s episode I’m joined by multi-talented actress and former model Brandy Ledford. There’s a high chance you’ve seen Brandy on your screens as she’s appeared in critically acclaimed movies and TV series including Baywatch, Modern Family and Rat Race.
Yet Brandy’s focus today goes beyond her successful acting career. With over 11 years of sobriety, Brandy’s ultimate goal is to spread positivity and use her experiences to make a difference within the recovery community.
This is a spiritual conversation and I encourage you to tune in with an open mind.
We spoke across a range of topics including:
Hiding behind a smile in Hollywood – 4:35

Going to jail as a teenager – 10:15

Doing the drill on a daily basis – 14:27

Developing faith in a Higher Power – 23:11

The “isms” – 30:00

Rebuilding your life after relapse – 40:43

Staying rigorously honest – 48:13

To see Brandy’s Behind The Smile photo, head to Ash’s website.
You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss
You can find Brandy using the links below:
Website: www.brandyledford.com
Instagram: @brandyledford
Philanthropy: Red Song Bird and Friendly House
The upcoming event for Friendly House will be running on October 28th - see link above for details.

If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:
• A healthcare professional
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)
• CheckPoint (global)

If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by following the link below:
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57min
August 27, 2023Ep 61. Impulsivity, genetics and the science behind the disease of addiction, with Aaron Thomas [VIDEO]
In this week’s episode I’m sitting down with PhD student and fellow sober human, Aaron Thomas. Aaron Is currently working in the field of Clinical Psychology – specifically, looking at behavioural neuroscience, or put simply, why people make decisions.
Some of Aaron’s most fascinating research is around the hereditary nature of addiction which he explains can be highlighted through the study of genetic mutations. Aaron shares why addiction is in fact scientifically proven to be a disease and how scientists are researching impulsivity as a marker for predisposition.
Just as interesting as his work, is Aaron’s own personal story of addiction and recovery, which he shares with us in this conversation.
Now this episode is a little longer than usual but there was just so much to gain from this conversation and I know you’ll benefit from having learned something too.
During this chat we cover a range of topics including:
Carrying existential guilt – 9:42

How alcohol impacts us differently – 13:00

Being medicated as a child – 20:00

An overdose, a psych ward and a spiritual awakening – 30:00

Addiction is not a moral failure – 41:00

Building a BIG life in recovery – 45:00

The second surrender – 50:00

Unpacking the neuroscience of addiction – 1:00:49

Psychedelic treatment – 1:13:20

To see Aaron’s Behind The Smile photo, head to Ash’s website.
You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss
If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:
• A healthcare professional
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)
• CheckPoint (global)

If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by following the link below: ⁠YES I'D LOVE TO SUPPORT BEHIND THE SMILE PODCAST
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1h 28min
August 20, 2023Ep 60. It’s not your fault but it is your responsibility, with Health and Wellness Coach Deb Masner
In this week’s episode I’m sitting down Health and Wellness Coach Deb Masner. Deb is a mum of two, a registered nurse, podcaster and a self-proclaimed alcohol free badass. She’s also the founder of Alcohol Tipping Point – a place where you can find free resources to support your sober journey.
As a registered nurse Deb has a deep understanding of the negative impact alcohol has on the body and she’s sharing these insights here with us on the podcast.
After years of trying to moderate, Deb made the decision to quit drinking on the 1st of January 2020 and has made it her mission to help other people find freedom in living alcohol-free.
In this conversation we chat about:
Trying to be the perfect parent – 6:10

Generational trauma – 11:30

Taking a break and Alcoholidays – 23:15

The lesser-known health implications of drinking – 36:45

To see Deb’s Behind The Smile photo, head to Ash’s website.
You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss
You can find Deb using the links below:
Website: www.alcoholtippingpoint.com
Instagram: @alcoholtippingpoint
Podcast: www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/podcast
Email: [email protected]

STEP OUT FROM BEHIND THE SMILE MASTERCLASS WITH ASH BUTTERSS
When: Tuesday 29th August
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm AEST
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If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:
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55min

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How many episodes does Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss have?

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